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Bayern's Kane talks postponed, Mahrez joins Al Ahli, West Ham to make new Ward-Prowse bid

talksport.com, 28 July 2023, 13:09
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Harry Kane talks postponed: Tottenham chief Daniel Levy to meet Bayern Munich executives on Monday

Riyad Mahrez quits Man City for Saudi Arabia as £30m move confirmed

Brighton reject new bid from Chelsea for Moises Caicedo

Jordan Henderson joins Al Ettifaq from Liverpool to reunite with Steven Gerrard and become highest paid English footballer ever

PSG submit offer for Rasmus Hojlund but Atalanta star prefers Manchester United switch

Red Devils in advanced talks with Atalanta over Hojlund transfer

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Tom Heaton is set to stay at Manchester United for another season.

Luton Town had been interested in the goalkeeper but manager Erik ten Hag was keen to keep him at the club.

The 37-year-old could start the season as Andre Onana's back-up with David de Gea leaving on a free transfer and Dean Henderson also likely to leave.

The Hatters currently have James Shea and Matt Macey as their shot-stoppers ahead of their return to the top-flight.

Today, 12:54

Nottinham Forest have rejected a club-record bid for Brennan Johnson from Brentford.

The Tricky Trees' starlet was an effervescent presence in their side last season as they managed to avoid relegation back to the Championship.

His stock has risen sharply resulting in two offers from the Bees.

However, it's been reported by The Telegraph that both were swiftly turned away.

The first is believed to have been worth £30million and the second increase to around £40m.

It's suggested Forest's valuation is over £50m given his Premier League impact.

Today, 12:33

Riyad Mahrez has officially signed for Al Ahli in a deal worth £30million.

The Algerian winger leaves Man City after five seasons having won four Premier League titles and the Champions League.

The 32-year-old also won two FA Cups and three League Cups during his spell at the Etihad.

He joined Pep Guardiola's side in 2018 and netted 78 goals in 236 games in total and was key in their treble win last season.

Mahrez will link up with former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and ex-Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino at the Saudi Pro League club.

Today, 11:36

Erik ten Hag has extended Jonny Evans' short-term return to Manchester United.

A free agent after his release from Leicester, he opted to join the club where he spent nine years to help them with their pre-season.

The Northern Irish centre-back was only expected to be with the Red Devils for friendlies with Lyon and Wrexham.

But with outgoings at Old Trafford he will be kept on further than his initial short-term deal.

The Dutchman said: "We need the numbers in the coming days in training.

"As you see, Fred is not here and also [Anthony] Elanga went back [to join Nottingham Forest].

"We need the numbers for proper training to hit our targets and that's the reason they are here."

Today, 11:14

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham has revealed covert talks over Lionel Messi's MLS transfer started in 2019.

The World Cup winner joined the club this summer and has already scored three times in two Leagues Cup victories.

He could yet take the team to the play-offs in MLS in his first season and it would be rich reward for a deal four years in the making.

"We got on a plane and flew to Barcelona from London secretly," Beckham told The Athletic.

"We snuck into a hotel, met Jorge Messi (Lionel's father and also his agent) and started the conversation. It purely went, 'We would love your son to play for our team one day. We know he can't come yet, but one day we would love to have Leo in Miami'.

"Then obviously Jorge (Mas) did an incredible job creating a narrative around what he could do for the sport in this country, what he could do for MLS and what he could do for Inter Miami."

Today, 10:51

Tottenham star Harry Kane's potential transfer to Bayern Munich has taken another twist.

Chiefs from the Bavarian side were due to meet Spurs chairman Daniel Levy today but this has no been postponed.

Levy is now set to talk with the German side's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe on Monday about the England captain.

Bayern Munich have already seen two bids rejected for Tottenham's all-time top scorer but are readying a third offer for their top target.

Today, 10:31

West Ham forward Michail Antonio's Al Ettifaq transfer looks to be off the table.

The Jamaican star was linked with a switch to the Saudi Pro League club managed by Steven Gerrard.

It's believed talks took place earlier this week over a potential move away from east London.

However, according to the Daily Mail, this is transfer is now off.

Today, 09:48

Harry Kane isn't the only top transfer target for Bayern Munich as they are also in the hunt for David de Gea and David Raya.

The Bavarian behemoths may well be without Manuel Neuer for the early stages of the new Bundesliga campaign.

The 37-year-old broke his leg last December on a skiing trip and was replaced by Yann Sommer last season.

Swiss star Sommer is now set to joing Inter Milan, leading to Bayern looking at fresh options with the two Spaniards on their wishlist, according to The Times.

De Gea is a free agent after leaving Manchester United, ending a 12-year career at Old Trafford and is an attractive proposition for the Germans.

Meanwhile, Raya was priced out of a transfer to Tottenham in the summer leaving him on the market and available if the offer is right for Brentford.

Today, 09:03

Fulham are trying to agree a fee with Chelsea for Callum Hudson-Odoi, talkSPORT understands.

Hudson-Odoi is pushing for a move to Craven Cottage after being told he is not part of Mauricio Pochettino's plans.

The winger spent last season on loan at Bayer Leverkusen.

Today, 08:56

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is set to hold face-to-face talks with Bayern Munich executives over the future of Harry Kane today, talkSPORT understands.

Bayern had a £70m offer for Kane rejected earlier this month but are readying an improved bid.

Kane's advisers have indicated he is open to the move to Bavaria.

Today, 08:55

West Ham are preparing a second bid for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse, talkSPORT understands.

The Hammers' initial offer of £20m falls well below Southampton's £40m valuation of the England international.

Ward-Prowse was relegated with Southampton at the end of last season.

Today, 08:10

RB Leipzig have set Man City a deadline of the start of the Premier League season to complete a deal for Josko Gvardiol.

City hold long standing interest in the centre-back, but the German club will not budge on their £86million valuation.

Reports suggest that City will launch another bid to try and land the defender this summer.

Today, 08:08

Bayern Munich are ramping up their efforts to sign Harry Kane as they reportedly jetted into London for talks with Tottenham.

The Telegraph report that Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe will hold talks with Daniel Levy.

The German club remain confident they can land the striker this summer and have already seen multiple bids turned down.

Kane has one year left on his contract at the club and seemingly has no intention to renew his deal.

27th Jul 2023, 20:24

That's all for the talkSPORT.com football blog today!

It's been a busy Thursday which has seen Jordan Henderson join Al Ettifaq and Chelsea having another bid rejected by Brighton for Moises Caicedo.

Make sure to follow our blog on Friday in what promises to be another hectic day.

27th Jul 2023, 20:03

Bayern Munich reportedly remain desperate to bring Harry Kane to the Allianz Arena.

Thomas Tuchel has made landing the Tottenham striker his top priority.

According to the Telegraph, Bayern chiefs have flown into London to hold talks with Spurs regarding a deal to sign Kane.

It has been said that the Bundesliga champions are prepared to pay as much as £86million for the England skipper.

Tottenham are keen to keep hold of the centre-forward, but know they will lose him for nothing next season with Kane having just a year left on his contract.

27th Jul 2023, 18:44

Chelsea have had an £80million bid rejected by Brighton for midfielder Moises Caicedo.

The Blues have made it their mission in bringing the Ecuador international to Stamford Bridge this summer.

According to Italian reporter Fabrizio Romano, the Blues' latest offer has come in at £80m.

But that was instantly knocked back as the Seagulls continue to hold out for £100m.

Chelsea's previous bid was £70m.

27th Jul 2023, 18:15

More on Danny Rose on Harry Kane's future.

He told talkSPORT Drive: "If you said Bayern, I wouldn't have put them as my top three teams.

"But as I said, Harry going anywhere in England, it's going to be really, really difficult.

"Definitely I can't see the Chelsea one because the two clubs don't do business historically, and I don't know if Harry's legacy at Spurs would get a bit tarnished.

"I know the fans definitely know if he was to leave you could never, ever blame him, but try not to go to Chelsea with all respect.

"Tottenham to [Manchester] United, it's only been [Dimitar] Berbatov from my time at Spurs."

27th Jul 2023, 18:07

Former Tottenham left-back Danny Rose has told Harry Kane a move to Bayern Munich wouldn't be in his top three options.

Speaking on talkSPORT Drive, the defender said of Kane's potential switch to the Allianz Arena: "If you was going to ask me the teams I would think of that Harry would join leaving Spurs, I wouldn't have said Bayern is one of the first ones I'd choose from.

"But saying that, you fully expect Bayern to be in the quarters or semis of a Champions League each year. You expect them to win the league, so I don't see why not.

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