What the papers say
Tottenham will give Ange Postecoglou funds to rebuild the squad when he is confirmed as their new manager, according to the Daily Mirror. They are willing to battle Newcastle for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, from Leicester with Brentford goalkeeper David Raya, 27, and Wolves defender Max Kilman, 26, on the wanted list.
Moises Caicedo, 21, has emerged as the new midfield target for Chelsea, reports the Standard. The Blues have switched their attention to the rising Brighton star with Paris St Germain expected to win the race for 22-year-olld Sporting Lisbon midfielder Manuel Ugarte.
Newcastle have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Kalvin Phillips. The Daily Telegraph says the England midfielder, 27, intends to stay at Manchester City.
Atletico Madrid have joined the race for Wilfried Zaha, 30, according to the Daily Mail. The Ivory Coast forward will be available for free if he turns down a new contract offer from Crystal Palace.
Social media round-up
🚨 Harry kane to Real Madrid, here we go! Full agreement completed on the contract — understand it will be valid until June 2028. Five year deal. #LFC
Real will pay more than reported £100m fee.
Medical tests in 24/48h. Done. pic.twitter.com/69yVtSefsG— Fabrizio Romano 🥶 (@fabrizjoromono) June 5, 2023
Man United will have to overcome work permit problems in their transfer pursuit of talented USA teenager Brian Gutiérrezhttps://t.co/JaimMcFgXE pic.twitter.com/nxm82dzhMk
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) June 5, 2023
Players to watch
Romeo Lavia: Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is said to have helped with a potential move for the 19-year-old Belgium midfielder from Southampton to Stamford Bridge.
Franck Kessie: Liverpool are reportedly keen on signing the Ivory Coast midfielder, 26, from Barcelona.
