Transfer news from Thursday’s newspapers
transfer news : Napoli want Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and are also interested in fellow Scotland international Billy Gilmour, while West Ham are targeting Roma’s Tammy Abraham.
Napoli have opened talks with Manchester United over the potential signing of Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 27, and would prefer a loan deal. (Times – subscription required), external
Manchester United are expecting formal bids for 32-year-old Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has one year left on his contract. (Sky Sports), external
Napoli are also close to signing 23-year-old Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour from Brighton. (Corriere dello Sport – in Italian), external
Chelsea are back in talks with Napoli over a move for 25-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen. (Talksport), external
Napoli boss Antonio Conte, who used to manage Chelsea, wants Belgium forward Romelu Lukaku, 31, and 21-year-old Italian midfielder Cesare Casadei as part of the Osimhen transfer. (Sun), external
Paris St-Germain are cooling their interest in 24-year-old England and Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho and are also considering pulling out of the race to sign Osimhen. (i – subscription required), external
West Ham have set their sights on a deal for Roma’s Tammy Abraham with the Serie A club willing to sell the 26-year-old England striker for £25m. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia), external
Arsenal are prepared to be patient in their pursuit of Mikel Merino after the Gunners’ initial offer for the 28-year-old Spain midfielder was rejected by Real Sociedad. (Guardian), external
Ipswich are poised to sign Sweden midfielder Jens Cajuste on a season-long loan from Napoli after Brentford pulled out of a deal for the 25-year-old. (Gianluca Di Marzio – in Italian)
Tottenham are poised to sell more players before the transfer news window shuts as head coach Ange Postecoglou whittles down his squad to those who fit his style of football. (Telegraph – subscription required), external
Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah have offered 28-year-old England striker Ivan Toney an annual salary of £15.4m and a three-year deal in an attempt to entice him to leave Brentford. (Footmercato – in French), external
Wolves are considering 27-year-old Brentford and Congo forward Yoanne Wissa as a potential attacking reinforcement. (Telegraph), external
Aston Villa are working on a deal to sign 19-year-old Colombia defender Yeimar Mosquera from Orsomarso SC in his country’s top flight. (Athletic – subscription required), external
Serie A side Bologna are interested in a loan move for Chelsea’s English defender Trevoh Chalobah, 25. (La Gazzetta dello Sport – in Italian), external
Former Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino, 52, is close to becoming the next manager of the United States men’s football team. (Mirror), external
THE GUARDIAN
Arsenal are prepared to be patient in their pursuit of Mikel Merino after their initial offer for the Spain midfielder was rejected by Real Sociedad.
THE TELEGRAPH
Arsenal have made contact with Real Sociedad over midfielder Mikel Merino as they step up their attempts to sign the Spain international.
Diego Simeone personally assured Conor Gallagher that he remains desperate for the midfielder to sign for Atletico Madrid before Gallagher boarded his flight back to London.
Manchester United are ready to give Jadon Sancho the chance to fight for his career at Old Trafford as Paris Saint-Germain are unlikely to bid for the winger.
Transfer news :Eddie Hearn is open to offering Olympic gender-row boxer Imane Khelif a professional contract after the Algerian’s gold medal in Paris, based on “talent” and “commercial appeal”.
A trial date has been set for next year after a South African man was accused of racially abusing the former England international Ugo Monye following an Exeter Chiefs match.
THE TIMES
Napoli have opened talks with Manchester United over the potential signing of Scott McTominay.
Liverpool have stepped up their interest in the Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, although he would not replace Alisson as the club’s No1 this season.
Napoli have stepped up their efforts to sign Romelu Lukaku by offering the Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen to Chelsea as part of a proposed deal.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal chief Edu has been in Spain this week as he looks to finalise the signing of 28-year-old Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino.
Peter Schmeichel claims Erik ten Hag must improve Manchester United because the Premier League is their bread and butter.
DAILY MAIL
Liverpool have stepped up their talks to sign Valencia goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili.
Transfer news : Napoli have reportedly stepped up moves for Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay.
Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United not to bring Ivan Toney to the club, citing the Brentford star’s profile as being ‘wrong’ after the striker was linked with a move to Old Trafford.
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