What the papers say
Brighton is circling free agent Mats Hummels but may face fierce competition from West Ham, Sky Sports reports.
Burnley midfielder Sander Berge has been linked with Manchester United (Adam Davy/PA)
Manchester United are contemplating bidding on Burnley midfielder Sander Berge, with the Clarets planning to ask for up to £30million for the Norway international.
Tottenham are interested in Dominic Solanke, the Evening Standard reports but a spot on the squad for the Bournemouth forward may be dependant on Spurs giving striker Richarlison the boot.
Social media round-up
🚨🔵 Armando Broja and David Datro Fofana are both expected to leave Chelsea on permanent transfer.
Broja, not even in the squad tonight. pic.twitter.com/8ASLYRH3wA
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 6, 2024
.@BrentfordFC are closing in to reaching an agreement with @sscnapoli for midfielder #Cajuste on a loan + mandatory option to buy. @SkySport
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) August 6, 2024
Players to watch
Dara O’Shea: Brentford has placed a £7m bid for Burnley defender Dara O’Shea, 25, according to HITC.
Milan van Ewijk: Ajax, Feyenoord and Paris St Germain are all interested in signing the Coventry star, says ESPN.
Danny Ings: West Ham are willing to listen to offers for 32-year-old English forward, writes Football Insider.
