Tuesday’s Paper Round focuses on Tottenham striker Harry Kane, who wants his future determined by the start of the Premier League season this weekend. This could be determined at Bayern Munich’s meeting on Tuesday. Manchester United and Chelsea are both planning new signings, while Liverpool must strengthen their offer to Southampton in order to capture Romeo Lavia.
BAYERN’S FOUR KANE OPTIONS
Bayern Munich will meet on Tuesday to decide whether to pursue Harry Kane this summer or investigate alternative options, according to the Independent. With Bayern £10 million short of what Tottenham would accept, Kane wants his future determined before the Premier League season begins this weekend, and it could all hinge on Bayern’s decision on Tuesday.
“All parties are now effectively conditioned by Kane’s own deadline,” the Independent writes, “although Bayern themselves want any deal in place before this weekend’s German Super Cup against Leipzig.”
“The Bundesliga champions have four options, all of which will be discussed on Tuesday.” Another proposal is in the works, however it remains to be seen whether it will be high enough to meet Levy’s expectations.The second is waiting until January, when they may potentially get Kane for a bargain, comparable to Christian Eriksen’s departure for Internazionale in January 2020. A third option is to negotiate a pre-contract once Bosman rules allow it. A fourth is being considered, based on long-standing interest in Eintracht Frankfurt’s Randal Kolo Muani.”
POCH WANTS FOUR MORE
Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino is hoping for four more signings before the summer transfer market closes, according to the Daily Mail. The Blues are poised to sign Tyler Adams from Leeds United, and offers are also being considered for Crystal Palace winger Michael Olise and Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic. Meanwhile, Moises Caicedo of Brighton is eager to join Chelsea, according to claims that a new proposal has been made for the midfielder.
“Chelsea, of course, must meet Brighton’s £105 million valuation for Caicedo, but Adams has a more straightforward release clause of around £20 million,” the Mail writes.
“Palace are unhappy with Chelsea’s approach for Olise, who is also wanted by City, but Palace want Chelsea left-back Lewis Hall on loan.” Brighton expect Caicedo to start their first game.”
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MAN UTD WANT TWO MORE SIGNINGS
Manchester United will prioritise Fiorentina’s Sofyan Amrabat and signing a centre-half if several sales go through, the Independent reports. Despite rejecting West Ham’s £60m double offer for Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, talks between the two clubs are expected to continue, while Everton are also monitoring Maguire.
The Independent adds: “With the possibility of further moves for Donny van de Beek and Fred – likely to Galatasaray – United would step up interest in Amrabat.
“A fee would still have to be agreed with Fiorentina, though, and Ten Hag has been considering a move for Romeo Lavia should that deal fall through.”
SAINTS WANT £50M FOR LAVIA
Liverpool must meet Southampton’s £50m valuation for Romeo Lavia after a third offer totalling £45m was rejected, the Guardian reports. Liverpool are expected to make a fourth bid, which should meet the demands of Southampton, who named Lavia on the bench for their opening Championship match against Sheffield Wednesday on Friday. Lavia signed for Southampton from Manchester City for £10.5m last summer.
The Guardian adds: “The Championship club are determined to hold out for £50m for the 19-year-old Belgium midfielder. Lavia, also admired by Chelsea, is a key target for Liverpool as they continue to rebuild their midfield after the departures of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho to Saudi Arabia.”