Transfer rumours from Monday’s newspaper
Transfer rumours Ivan Toney’s representatives are in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli, who have had a bid rejected by Brentford, while Manchester United do not want to move for the England forward.
Representatives of Brentford and England forward Ivan Toney are in talks with Saudi Pro League club Al-Ahli to sign the 28-year-old. (Teamtalk), external
Manchester United are not interested in pursuing a deal for Toney. (Sky Germany), external
Manchester City want manager Pep Guardiola, 53, to decide on whether he will sign a new contract with the club by Christmas. The Spaniard’s current deal runs until 2025. (Sky Sports), external
Nottingham Forest, Villarreal, Sevilla, and Valencia have registered interest in Aston Villa and Spanish defender Alex Moreno, 31. (Football Insider), external
Panathinaikos are in talks with Manchester United over a deal for 22-year-old Uruguay midfielder Facundo Pellistri. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Atletico Madrid have not ruled out a move for Valencia’s 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Javi Guerra as their deal for Chelsea’s England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 24, stalls. (Athletic – subscription required)
Liverpool will wait until the January transfer window to sign a star midfielder after the club’s move for Spain’s Martin Zubimendi, 25, from Real Sociedad fell through. (Football Insider)
Fulham have reopened talks with Manchester United over the signing of 27-year-old Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay. (Sky Sports), external
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna refused to rule out a move for McTominay. (Manchester Evening News), external
The Serie A club have also agreed a deal to sign 27-year-old Brazilian winger David Neres from Benfica. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Las Palmas have made a bid for Fulham’s 29-year-old Brazilian forward Carlos Vinicius, who is also wanted by Corinthians. (Sky Sports), external
Crystal Palace have made a breakthrough in their pursuit of French defender Maxence Lacroix, 24, from Wolfsburg. (Sky Germany), external
Palace are leading the race to sign Chelsea and England U20 midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, 20. (Sun)
THE SUN
Manchester City and Tottenham have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Eberechi Eze. Eze’s release clause has now expired, which means Crystal Palace can demand whatever fee they wish for the former QPR man.
Scott McTominay is desperate to remain in the Premier League – with three clubs now tracking him.
Chelsea’s clash against Manchester City made history after becoming the first £1bn match.
Carney Chukwuemeka’s chances of moving on from Chelsea for first-team football are being hit by his huge wages. The midfielder, 20, could leave Stamford Bridge in this window with Crystal Palace leading the queue for his capture.
Transfer rumours : Manchester United are being linked with a surprise move for Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are discussing a £40m fee plus add-ons for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix.
New England interim manager Lee Carsley was in attendance as Chelsea faced Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Fulham have revived talks with Manchester United over Scott McTominay.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brentford dropped Ivan Toney from their matchday squad after they rejected an offer from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli at the end of last week.
Chelsea head coach Maresca offered no assurances that Sterling will remain part of the club’s squad beyond this transfer window.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have agreed a deal to sell winger Facundo Pellistri to Panathinaikos. Pellistri joined United from Penarol back in 2020, but has made just 25 appearances for the club across all competitions.
New Juventus boss Thiago Motta has reiterated that winger Federico Chiesa is no longer in the club’s plans and available for a transfer. Chiesa, 26, has been linked with various Premier League clubs including Liverpool, Chelsea and Newcastle.
Transfer rumours : Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has suggested Joao Felix still has a future at the club amid interest from Chelsea.
THE GUARDIAN
Tottenham midfielder Oliver Skipp was undergoing a medical at Leicester City on Sunday for a move worth more than £20m.
EVENING STANDARD
Toney wanted to play against Crystal Palace but was told within 24 hours of the game that he would not be involved.
THE ATHLETIC
Transfer rumours: Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick believes Ilkay Gundogan will remain at Barcelona this summer amid doubts about his future.
DAILY RECORD
Daniel Kelly is set to secure his exit from Celtic in the coming hours after the Hoops accepted an offer from Millwall worth close to £400,000 plus add-ons for his early release.
Kilmarnock are reportedly set to request that next weekend’s Premiership clash with Aberdeen is postponed in order to improve their chances of reaching the group phase in the Conference League.