What the papers say
West Ham believe they are still in the box seat to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher despite a rejected £40million bid, the Evening Standard reports. Tottenham are also interested in the 23-year-old.
The Mirror says the Bayern Munich’s chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe have not joined the club on their trip to Japan to stay behind to work on another bid for Harry Kane. Tottenham want £100million for the England captain.
Liverpool have had their bid for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia rejected with the £35million offer deemed not enough, according to the Guardian. Southampton are hoping for a bid closer to £50million.
Social media round-up
Manchester United ready to sell Scott McTominay if £40m tag is reached https://t.co/MZUVn9JKzP
— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) July 25, 2023
Harry Maguire told to quit Man Utd "for his own sake" despite Erik ten Hag's lifeline 👀https://t.co/F5eze8JKFb pic.twitter.com/H2Cyg0niP8
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 25, 2023
Players to watch
Fabinho: The Liverpool midfielder looks set to start pre-season training with the club which could be a blow to Saudi Pro League team Al Ittihad who are hoping to sign the 29-year-old, the Athletic reports.
Bernardo Silva: The Manchester City midfielder looks set to stay after the club told the 28-year-old they do not want to sell him, despite his desire to leave, 90 min says.
