What the papers say
West Ham are hoping to bring former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante back from Saudi Arabia, according to The Guardian. Both sides are said to be showing a “willingness” to complete the deal to bring the 33-year-old back to the Premier League from Al-Ittihad for £20million.
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. The Sun reports United want at least £40million for the 27-year-old having reportedly rejected an offer from Fulham.
Arsenal have shelved interest in Marc Guehi after Crystal Palace demanded more than £70million for the England defender, according to the Daily Mirror. Liverpool and Manchester United have both shown interest in the 24-year-old.
Everton are fighting to land winger Jesper Lindstrom, with the Daily Mirror saying Napoli are looking to offload the 24-year-old Denmark international. Other options being assessed by Everton include Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto.
Social media round-up
🚨🔴 Manchester United have agreed on personal terms with Manuel Ugarte.
Contract terms discussed, player keen on moving to United even without Champions League football.
Club-to-club talks continue with PSG, as more clubs also inquired.
Same agent as Leny Yoro: Jorge Mendes. pic.twitter.com/vyox9phNlQ
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 18, 2024
Brentford ready to slash asking price for Ivan Toney due to lack of interest, with just two clubs left in transfer race. Full story @TheSunFootballhttps://t.co/GAuDIxhzxO
— Matt Hughes (@MattHughesMedia) July 18, 2024
Players to watch
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Fulham could be readying a bid for the 28-year-old midfielder, according to Football Insider, after Tottenham told him he is “free to find a new club”.
Eddie Nketiah: Sky Sports reports Marseille are interested in signing the 25-year-old Arsenal striker.
