Wednesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
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Jonathan David is the subject of a Premier League tug-of-war with Chelsea, Manchester United, Tottenham and West Ham all interested in signing the Canadian forward.
Manchester United will move their women’s team into a mobile building at their Carrington training complex this season to allow the men’s team to use the facilities while refurbishment works take place.
Historic Dutch club Vitesse Arnhem is on the brink of bankruptcy after its professional football licence was revoked after it failed to submit the correct paperwork by a deadline last week.
Daily Mail
According to reports in Spain, Barcelona have held talks with Hull City over a surprise transfer for young forward Jayden Philogen.
Germany’s Euro 2024 plans have been affected by what has been described as a “mosquito infestation” at their training base in Herzogenaurach, forcing much of the work to be carried out indoors, which is less than ideal.
Former Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has retired from professional football to take up a role as part of the Germany Under-17 national team coaching staff.
Sun
Manchester United could join the race to sign Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin if a deal for Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee fails to go ahead.
Nottingham Forest are making a sensational move to sign former striker Michail Antonio, who has also attracted interest from German club RB Leipzig.
Talk Sports
Arsenal have reportedly put a £50 million price tag on striker Eddie Nketiah.
The Daily Telegraph
British and Irish Lions manager Andy Farrell will have complete freedom in selecting his players for next summer’s tour of Australia, with no pressure to include players from all four domestic nations and no restrictions on players playing in France, opening up the opportunity to select his son Owen.
Daily Mirror
German police are reportedly investigating an incident after a Croatia fan was bitten by another as they fought over Luka Ivanuseć’s shirt after the 1-1 draw with Italy.
Times
John McEnroe thinks the fifth set should be abolished at Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments and replaced with a 10-point tiebreak.
Daily Record
Jack Butland is set to be appointed Rangers captain and could be reunited with Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq in the Saudi Pro League if James Tavernier leaves Ibrox this summer.
Montenegro international Sead Haksavanovic’s underwhelming days at Celtic are set to come to an end after he agreed a move to Swedish champions Malmo.
Ross County are considering a move for midfielder Charlie Telfer, who will become a free agent when his contract with Airdrie expires.
When does the summer transfer window start and end?
of Summer 2024 transfer window The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially kicked off.
The transfer window will close at 11pm UK time (England) / 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland) on 30 August.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward their deadline to align themselves with other major European leagues. The date was set following consultation with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
