Football rumours: Tottenham fighting to keep Harry Kane as Bayern step up race
What the papers say
The race for England captain Harry Kane is hotting up, with Tottenham making the 29-year-old an offer which would improve his £200,000 a week salary, according to the Guardian. But the Daily Mail reports that Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has visited the striker at his home in his quest to sign him.
Arsenal are close to taking their summer spending to around £200million, with Dutch defender Jurrien Timber, 22, following Declan Rice in agreeing a deal, according to the Daily Telegraph. The Standard says the Gunners will pay Ajax £38.5m for Timber.
Leicester midfielder Harvey Barnes, 25, is attracting plenty of interest, with the Guardian suggesting Newcastle lead the way. Aston Villa and Tottenham are also in the race.
AC Milan are continuing their pursuit of Chelsea’s Christian Pulisic. The Daily Mail reports the Italian club have made an improved £18.9m offer for the American.
Social media round-up
Understand Sporting are finally closer to signing Viktor Gyökeres after late night negotiations 🚨🟢 #Sporting
Coventry asked for €24m including add ons in final meeting, Sporting expected to decide soon. Green light could be on Thursday.
Gyökeres, really close now. pic.twitter.com/TdXG4t5WGI
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2023
Man United's hopes of reaching a compromise with Inter over Andre Onana have been dashedhttps://t.co/Ud3itLy4bM
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 5, 2023
Players to watch
Levi Colwill: Liverpool are said to be keen on the 20-year-old defender, although Chelsea want to keep him.
Lewis O’Brien: Wayne Rooney wants to keep the midfielder, who is on loan at DC United from Nottingham Forest, with Sheffield United also interested, according to the Daily Mirror.