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HARRY KANE has taken to Twitter to confirm he will be STAYING at Tottenham.
But it has emerged that the England captain was fined two weeks wages for returning late from his summer holiday, even though he thought the club had given him the all-clear to extend the trip.
Man City were willing to offer Spurs their pick of five players - Bernardo Silva, Raheem Sterling, Riyad Mahrez, Aymeric Laporte or Gabriel Jesus in exchange for Kane - but will now turn their attention elsewhere.
And their top target could be Cristiano Ronaldo, who they have reportedly offered a two-year deal worth £230,000-a-week.
However, City do not want to pay a transfer fee or offer Juventus Gabriel Jesus in exchange, in what could be a potential stumbling block to the move.
Follow ALL of the latest news and updates below…
LAUT OF HOPE
Arsenal are still confident of landing Inter Milan star Lautaro Martinez despite Romelu Lukaku’s imminent move to Chelsea.
According to The Done Deal Show, Inter would much rather maintain Lukaku and sell Lautaro.
That is why the Gunners are still alive in their chase for the star striker during this transfer window.
However, if Lukaku does return to Stamford Bridge then the Italian champions are highly unlikely to also offload the Argentina international
MESSI OUT?
Lionel Messi may not extend his stay at Barcelona after all...
That is according to Marca, who claim that Barca officials and Messi's representatives actually failed to reach a renewal agreement during a recent meeting on Thursday.
The same report suggests that the forward is now closer to an exit than ever and a deal is almost impossible.
One of the reasons why the two sides didn't shake hands is because the Catalans seem to have failed to land the Argentina international's compatriot Cristian Romero, who is heading to Tottenham.
Barcelona have been offloading players in their bid to afford Messi's new contract and abide by LaLiga's salary rules but their strategy might have to change soon
NOT CHO SURE
Liverpool hero John Barnes is not sure Jadon Sancho is the answer to Manchester United’s problems.
Barnes told BonusCodeBets.co.uk: “Sancho’s a great player and it’s good to have a young English player for the future. But I don’t think it’s a position they needed to strengthen. Is he going to play instead of [Marcus] Rashford or [Mason] Greenwood?
“Harry Kane to United would probably have made more sense than anything else but he’s not going there. They needed a defensive midfielder or a defender and [Raphael] Varane is a good signing.
“Alongside [Harry] Maguire, they will look much more secure than they have in the past”
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MAD MAN
Arsenal look set to offer Leicester a cash-only deal for James Maddison.
That is according to Sky Sports, who report that the Gunners are giving up on their bid to strike a swap deal with the Foxes.
The north Londoners had been trying to add Joe Willock, Reiss Nelson, Eddie Nketiah or Ainsley Maitland-Niles to reduce the release clause.
But now the Emirates outfit could concede the only way to secure Maddison’s signature is cash-only.
Leicester want a fee in the region of £60million for the 24-year-old, but Arsenal will have to free up some funds before making their move.
Hector Bellerin, Sead Kolasinac, Maitland-Niles, Willian, Nelson and Nketiah are all reportedly available for transfer
HOLDING AOUT
Lyon star midfielder Houssem Aouar is still holding out for a move to Arsenal, reports SunSport’s Jordan Davies.
Aouar has been linked with the Gunners for the past two years and the north Londoners have held talks with the French giants in the last few weeks.
However, SunSport understands that the midfielder’s representatives have been stunned by the club’s recent progress in their bid to sign Leicester star James Maddison.
Maddison is reportedly interested in a potential move to Arsenal but the Foxes are holding out for at least £60m.
The France international, whose own contract expires in 2023, would cost significantly less than the England international as Lyon look to offload names and build up their own kitty.
The 23-year-old’s camp are still hopeful that Arsenal’s pursuit of Maddison will fall flat, leaving the Gunners to resort back to Lyon’s playmaker.
Aouar, though, has also been linked with a move to Liverpool
AOUAR BOOST
Lyon star Houssem Aouar could leave the Groupama Stadium during the summer transfer window.
That is according to the Ligue 1 outfit’s manager Peter Bosz, who has given a boost to Arsenal and Liverpool amid their bid to sign Aouar.
Bosz told butfootball.fr: “Aouar? He can leave, this is modern football.
“Up until the last moment, he can leave”
RODGERS REACTS
Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers expects James Maddison to stay at King Power Stadium.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Maddison, who is reportedly open on moving to the Emirates.
Rodgers said when asked if the England international will stay: “I believe so. I haven’t been told anything different.
“James is a very important member of our squad”
POG-BACK
Paul Pogba is likely to start the season with Manchester United but could still move to Paris Saint-Germain during the summer summer, according to the Daily Telegraph.
Pogba has been heavily linked with a transfer to PSG but is likely to feature in United’s Premier League opener against Leeds before any transfer takes place.
The midfielder has entered the final year of his Old Trafford contract.
And although the France international hasn’t officially turned down the Red Devils’ extension offer he will take his time before deciding where his future lies.
The 28-year-old will make a decision before the European transfer window shuts next month but will be available for selection when United host Leeds on August 14.
The former Juventus star linked up with his team-mates at pre-season training in Scotland on Tuesday
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Raphael Varane is flying over to England to complete his deal with Manchester United.
Varane arrives a week later than initially planned as his move was held up due to visa restrictions that have been imposed after Brexit.
The ex-Real Madrid star will land in the country today and have a medical before signing his contract.
The France international is expected to team up with Harry Maguire at centre-back this season
MESSI LATEST
Barcelona's bid to register Lionel Messi's new contract with LaLiga has been boosted after the Spainsh league announced a cash injection of €2.7billion (£2.3bn).
According to ESPN, The Spanish top flight has agreed in principle to sell 10 per cent of a newly-formed company housing most of its business to private equity firm CVC Capital Partners.
The sale has been approved by the league's executive committee, which includes representatives from Atletico Madrid Villarreal, Real Sociedad and others.
LaLiga clubs will vote at a general assembly which will be held as soon as possible and within the next few weeks.
Around 90 per cent of the cash will go directly to Spanish clubs, including women's , semi-professional and non-professional football.
A source suggested Barca and Real Madrid will receive over €250million (£212m) each as a result of that deal
GREALISH PASSES MEDICAL
Jack Grealish has completed his medical at Manchester City.
Grealish is now set to put pen to paper on a contract with City.
The Citizens have reached a whopping £100million deal with Aston Villa earlier in the summer.
The England international is set to become the most expensive British player and the priciest transfer in Premier League history
48 HOURS
Chelsea are aiming to complete Romelu Lukaku's return to Stamford Bridge within 48 hours, according to transfer expert Kristof Terreur.
Lukaku has been linked with a whopping £100million move to the Blues and the star striker has instructed Inter Milan to accept a sufficient offer.
In fact, the Belgium international could be present for the west Londoners in the Super Cup against Villarreal on August 11.
Thomas Tuchel is trying to sign a centre-forward following Timo Werner's hapless debut season
OUT OF LUK
Romelu Lukaku's potential £100million switch back to Chelsea has reportedly infuriated Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi.
The 28-year-old striker, who failed to score in any of his 15 games for the Blues between 2011-2014, is believed to be keen to return to Stamford Bridge this summer.
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, his impending move is said to have left new Inter boss Inzaghi furious.
His anger is towards Inter's owners - Suning and the Zhang family - who have forced the Nerazzurri's directors to sell Lukaku.
The owners are desperate to to cut the wage bill by 20 per cent, with Achraf Hakimi's sale to Paris Saint-Germain not enough to balance the books.
Inzaghi is said to have been ensured that only Hakimi would be sold this transfer window, not his star striker who spearheaded Inter to the Scudetto title last term.
And it's not just Inzaghi that is furious by Lukaku's probable exit, with directors Beppe Marotta, Piero Ausilio and Dario Baccin all considering their future at Inter.
JESS GIVE UP
West Ham are lining up a Brazilian wonderkid dubbed the 'new Kaka' as a transfer alternative to Jesse Lingard.
The Hammers have set their sights on 22-year-old Sao Paulo star Igor Gomes as a Plan B, according to reports.
They deem Gomes as a suitable alternative, however, and could turn to the Brazil U23 international to add to their attacking options following the departure of Felipe Anderson to Lazio for £2.7m.
Gomes, who would cost around £13million, has made 56 first-team appearances for Sao Paulo since his debut in 2018, earning himself comparisons to former Brazil international Kaka.
CASH & NAB
Liverpool are reportedly open to getting rid of Naby Keita for the right price this summer.
The 26-year-old is allegedly among several stars Reds boss Jurgen Klopp is willing to sell as he plans a squad revamp, according to ESPN.
They claim the midfielder's on Klopp's chop list alongside Anfield team-mates Xherdan Shaqiri, Divock Origi, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlin and Loris Karius.
Keita could be one of the several stars to be sold by Klopp for the right price
RAM RAIDS
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Wayne Rooney is frantically trying to sign a handful of players by midday on Friday to let Derby County put out a full team - and avoid a massive crisis.
In a day of remarkable drama Derby's owner Mel Morris handed contracts to a group of trialists but only with their names on them and NO figures.
The would-be Rams signings met Morris for crisis talks after fearing they would ALL be released following remarks made by the chairman to a fans forum on Wednesday night.
The group asked Rooney for an answer, but he told Morris to give them an update - and the surprise was that Derby are trying to take them all on deals.
Now Morris is trying to confirm the number and what wages they can be offered in talks with the EFL before the opener with Huddersfield.
Rams were unhappy to be restricted to just FOUR new players, arguing they were being treated more harshly than rivals in similar difficulties over offences.
However the EFL also want more confirmation from Morris that he will pay bills and fund the club, which he needs to provide in a hurry.
Derby have only been able to offer £4,500-a-week to players so far, but now they may be able to increase that to attract the men they want.
Veteran centre half Curtis Davies is set to sign, but will also join the coaching staff.
The others include Ravel Morrison, Phil Jagielka, Richard Stearman, Sone Aluko, Tom Carroll, Ryan Allsop and Sam Baldock.
Wayne Rooney's Derby are trying to bring in eight free transfers by Friday at noon TAM TOO MUCH
Southampton have asked Chelsea for Tammy Abraham on loan - but were told he is only available on a permanent transfer.
Unless that stance changes, that is likely to kill off any hopes Ralph Hasenhuttl has of replacing Danny Ings with fellow England star Abraham.
The Blues value Abraham, 23, at £40million but are yet to have any takers at that price.
Hasenhuttl wanted a new forward anyway but signing a striker is now a major priority after Wednesday night’s shock sale of Ings to Aston Villa.
Dean Smith bagged Ings in a deal that could rise up to £30m as Saints decided to cash in on their star man.
Ings, 29, only had a year left on his contract and was refusing to sign a new one.
Blackburn forward Adam Armstrong, 24, has long been on Saints’ radar but Rovers’ £25m valuation is too high.
Tammy Abraham has been in pre-season action for Chelsea NO THANK DOU
Arsenal and Wolves has both turned down the chance to sign Amadou Diawara of Roma, according to reports.
Siamo La Roma suggest the 24-year-old Diawara has been offered to the Premier League clubs for around £14million, but neither the Gunners nor Wolves are interested.
Roma reportedly tries to include Diawara in a deal that included Granit Xhaka moving the other way, as well as part of the deal that saw Rui Patricio move to Rome.
What is clear is that neither club were interested, and for now Diawara remains a Roma player.
KANE ON THE AGENDA
Manchester City are ready to turn their attention to the signing of Harry Kane, once the Jack Grealish deal becomes official.
According to the Manchester Evening News the Premier League champions will press ahead with their pursuit of Kane, despite spending £100million on Grealish.
The report suggests Pep Guardiola and Co. are willing to wait until the closing days of the transfer window, with outgoings likely to be needed before a move can be sanctioned.
What's clear though is City are prepared to be patient, and with Kane publicly stating that he wants to leave Spurs, this one could drag on right up until the end of the transfer window.
NO DEAL
Carlo Ancelotti has decided to keep Martin Odegaard at Real Madrid and will block any attempted transfer attempt by Arsenal.
That's according to Cuarto, who report that an injury to Toni Kroos means Ancelotti is keen to keep Odegaard at the Bernabeu.
The 22-year-old has been linked with a £35million permanent move to the Emirates in the last week or so after the Norwegian international impressed Mikel Arteta during his loan spell in North London last season.
Arteta is desperate for a long-term successor to Mesut Ozil at Arsenal, but an injury to Kroos means a deal for Odegaard seems to be off the table with Ancelotti preparing to use the Norwegian youngster as midfield cover.
ONE OR THE OTHER
The Gunners have been handed a boost in the pursuit of Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
The Nerazzurri are short of cash with one of Lukaku or Martinez destined to leave this summer.
The Serie A champions would much rather let Martinez leave than Lukaku, which is welcome news to Gunners chiefs.
A reported £70million would be enough to secure the 23-year-old Argentinian's services, with caughtoffside suggesting the Gunners are still 'hopeful' of landing a deal, with Inter reluctant to let Lukaku leave.
FRI-YAY
Cristian Romero's £43million deal to Tottenham will be completed tomorrow, according to reports.
The 23-year-old Argentinian arrives from Atalanta and is currently undergoing a medical with Spurs, with an official announcement expected tomorrow.
The Evening Standard are reporting that Romero could be unveiled at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday ahead of the Mind Series clash against Arsenal.
With just ten days until the season opener against Manchester City, it's unclear whether Romero will be up to match sharpness to be able to feature in that game next Sunday.
NO DEAL FOR DALOT
Manchester United are demanding £15-17million for full-back Diogo Dalot, according to reports.
That’s the fee stated by Milan Live, who also report that the Rossoneri are keen to bring Dalot back to San Siro after a successful loan spell last season.
The Italian outfit are interested in a move for the Portugal international, but are not prepared to pay United’s asking price.
Milan would rather another loan deal for the 22-year-old, but with the Red Devils keen to offload players on a permanent basis to fund further transfers, this one may have reached a stalemate.
SIGN PHIL UP
Spurs are set to make a move for Philippe Coutinho should Harry Kane leave Spurs, according to reports in Spain.
Barca are keen to move Coutinho on as they look to trim their mammoth wage bill, with the 29-year-old enduring a torrid spell at Camp Nou.
The Brazilian international joined Barcelona from Liverpool for a mind boggling £120million in January 2018, but has struggled to find form in Catalonia.
And with Spurs set to have plenty of funds available should Kane leave, a move for a player proven at Premier League level would represent a good piece of business.
SEE YA SILVA?
Atletico Madrid are reportedly sizing up a move for Manchester City ace Bernardo Silva, JUSTIN LAWRENCE reports.
And the reigning LaLiga champions could be in luck as City need some extra cash to sign England duo Jack Grealish and Harry Kane this summer.
The Three Lions pair will set the Eithad giants back a staggering £250m combined, with Kane valued at £150m and Grealish at a £100m.
It was initially thought that City would flog striker Gabriel Jesus to Juventus to fund the expensive deals.
But after it emerged that the Brazilian is staying put, all the attention has been placed on Silva.
Pep Guardiola would be reluctant to sell Silva, who has been a key player for him since he arrived from Monaco for £43million in summer 2017.
But he knows he may have to sacrifice the star whose place in the squad would be under threat from Grealish's imminent arrival.
Atletico are well aware of this and could offer Silva an alternative, according to Madrid newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
