What the papers say
Sky Sports reports that Manchester United are expected to meet the 40 million euros (£33.9 million) release clause for 23-year-old Bologna forward Joshua Zirkzee.
United plan to fund Zirkzee’s signing by selling 22-year-old forward Mason Greenwood, reports i Sport, with Italian clubs Juventus, Lazio and Napoli in the race to sign the £30m-rated player.
The Liverpool Echo also reports that the Old Trafford giants will make another bid to sign 21-year-old England defender Jarrad Branthwaite from Everton.
Social media round-up
🔵⚪️ Olympique Marseille are prepared to complete the first signing for de Zerbi: Lilian Brassier.
Deal imminent with Brest, here we go coming soon. pic.twitter.com/8lAUEzHSRY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2024
🔵🇪🇸 Chelsea are ahead of Bayern for Marc Guiu as they presented specific project for his development at the club.
Chelsea and Barça (new deal proposal), waiting on player final decision.
↪️🔴 Bayern, pushing for Chido Obi Martin who also has new deal proposal from Arsenal. pic.twitter.com/rUV3rtTQlt
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 24, 2024
Players to watch
Victor Osimhen: Napoli will consider offers in the region of 100m euros (£85 million) for the 25-year-old Nigeria striker, says Calciomercato.
Archie Gray: Borussia Dortmund are eyeing Leeds’ teenage England Under-21 midfielder, writes Bild.
Jonathan David: Tottenham have commenced talks with representatives for the 24-year-old Lille and Canada forward, who has also been linked with a move to Chelsea, according to Football Insider.
