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28yo South Korean ace faces dilemma as Chelsea line up plus-plus-cash interest amid Tottenham links

We have seen how Daniel Levy has been scrapping through his transfer targets at the heart of the defence along the summer transfer window, but no transfer with regards to a central defender has materialised yet, and one of the CBs that the North Londoners had expressed interest in landing was 28-year-old South Korean defender Kim Min-jae.

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'I hope he doesn’t get the move' – Club icon believes player is undeserving of Barcelona move

Barcelona are hoping to sign a new attacker before the end of the summer transfer window, with options having been identified. One of their leading targets is Marcus Rashford, who looks certain to leave Manchester United after falling out of favour at Old Trafford.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / July 16

'Tempting to say'- Thomas Frank verdict given as ‘entertaining’ Tottenham stint beckons

All eyes will be on how Thomas Frank manages to steady the ship at Tottenham following his high-profile switch from Brentford. The Danish tactician is highly regarded in England, and it is clear to see why.

Arsenal FC News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Premier League club open talks to sign Arsenal forward

Fulham are looking to secure the return of Reiss Nelson on loan for a second consecutive season, and Arsenal may be open to allowing the winger to leave once again.

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FC Barcelona News / Football Espana / July 16

Confirmed: Barcelona star no longer available for €60m

Barcelona are looking to sell a number of first team players in the coming weeks, but the chances of one of them leaving has now dropped significantly.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / July 16

Report – Inter Milan Consider Audacious Move For Barcelona Veteran Goalkeeper If Yann Sommer Joins Galatasaray

Serie A runners-up Inter Milan have reportedly added Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen to their list of targets. According to L’Interista, the German veteran would be Inter’s first choice to replace Yann Sommer.

Bayer Leverkusen News / SempreInter.com / July 16

Report – Newly Promoted Premier League Club Shows Interest In Bayer Leverkusen Midfielder Amid Inter Milan Links

Premier League newcomers Sunderland have reportedly joined Inter Milan in the race for Bayer Leverkusen star Granit Xhaka. According to Sky Sport UK via FCInterNews, the Black Cats have emerged as the latest side interested in Xhaka.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / July 16

Brendan Rodgers addresses Odsonne Edouard to Celtic rumour

Brendan Rodgers has poured cold water on any suggestions that Celtic may be considering a move for Odsonne Edouard. The French striker looks set to depart Crystal Palace this summer after an unhappy loan spell on loan at Leicester City and a report had linked him with a return to Glasgow.

SS Lazio News / The Laziali / July 16

Lazio January Signing Could Be Set for New Role with Maurizio Sarri

Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is seeking a new box-to-box midfielder, and Reda Belahyane might be the unexpected answer to the call. When the 66-year-old made his surprising return to Formello, he had expected to be handed a new midfielder who would complement Nicolo Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi in his 4-3-3 tactical system.

Arsenal FC News / Football Italia / July 16

Fabio Vieira on Parma radar as Cuesta seeks reunion with Arsenal midfielder

Parma are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Fabio Vieira as new head coach Carlos Cuesta aims for reunion with the player he coached in North London.

Tottenham Hotspur News / To The Lane And Back / July 16

Tottenham warned of injury risk in the race for prodigious 6ft 5in teenager; Liverpool and Chelsea also keen

Tottenham Hotspur have made it a priority to bring in a defender this summer, but Daniel Levy has continued to back his ‘sign them young’ transfer strategy given the Lilywhites’ pursuit of Parma wonderkid Giovanni Leoni.

Liverpool FC News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

‘All day long’ – Stuart Pearce says Liverpool should be ‘all over’ a move for London-based star

Stuart Pearce has claimed that Liverpool should be ‘all over’ a move for one Premier League defender this summer. Having already strengthened both full-back

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Liverpool Close in on New Striker – Several Premier League Clubs Interested

Liverpool enjoyed a memorable 2024/25 campaign, winning the Premier League by a 10-point margin. As they prepare to defend their title and push further in the Champions League, the club is understandably looking to strengthen the squad.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Arsenal told how much their Serie A target will cost them

Arsenal have maintained a long-term interest in Ademola Lookman, and the attacker could be set for a return to the Premier League in the current transfer window.

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Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

Football finance expert outlines how ‘super smart’ Liverpool could afford Isak this summer

A renowned football finance expert has outlined why Liverpool would still have the scope to break their transfer record for the second time this summer.

D.C. United News / Field Level Media / July 16

D.C. United name Rene Weiler as head coach

D.C. United named Rene Weiler as their new head coach on Wednesday, six days after firing Troy Lesesne. Weiler, 51, has been managing clubs in his native Switzerland as well as Germany, Belgium, Egypt and Japan since 2009.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / July 16

Another Levy masterclass? Spurs could pocket £55m for player with four league starts last season

Tottenham Hotspur striker Richarlison has been linked with a move away from the club during the summer transfer window. The 28-year-old is not a key player for the North London outfit, and he needs to move on in search of playing time.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / July 16

Contact made: ‘Top player’ at Liverpool set to be subject of transfer tug-of-war between PL duo

One player at Liverpool could find himself in the middle of a transfer tug-of-war between two other Premier League clubs this summer. Amid the focus on

Manchester City News / Esteemed Kompany / July 16

Manchester City will not allow the shining light of late last season to depart this summer

Yesterday, a report from Fabrizio Romano emerged that stated that a host of Bundesliga and Premier League clubs had an interest in signing Nico O’Reilly this summer.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

'We used it against them' – Defiant Levi Colwill on how Chelsea got fired up for PSG

In the buildup to Sunday’s Club World Cup final, all the talk was about how good PSG were, and how much trouble Chelsea might be in, coming from the easy side of the draw, having not really been tested by a top European team.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Sunderland Transfer Rumours Round-Up: Including Granit Xhaka Latest

Sunderland are back in the Premier League, and with five new big signings and counting, they look determined to stay there. Today’s Sunderland transfer rumours include the latest on former Arsenal and current Bayer Leverkusen star midfielder Grant Xhaka, who could be the Black Cats’ next big signing.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / July 16

Liam Delap names one teammate who 'everyone understands is incredible'

Joao Pedro had a crazy summer – he went straight from the beach on holiday into quarter final action for Chelsea at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap didn’t have quite the same transition – but it’s been a pretty intense run for him too.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / July 16

Winger target would give serious consideration to Arsenal’s approach

This could be the week when a clearer picture begins to emerge regarding Rodrygo’s future at Real Madrid. Reports last week suggested the Brazilian winger, frustrated by his recent Club World Cup experience, was seeking definitive talks with Madrid over his role at the club.

Manchester United News / Stretty News / July 16

Exclusive: Man Utd leading the race for Ruben Amorim’s ‘fiery’ pupil

Manchester United are reportedly keen to reunite Ruben Amorim with Sporting CP midfielder Morten Hjulmand. The 26-year-old began his career at FC Copenhagen and then went to play in Austria for Admira Wacker between 2018 and 2021.

Soccer News / Last Word On Sports / July 16

Nottingham Forest Identify ‘Number One Target’ to Replace Morgan Gibbs-White

Nottingham Forest have made Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey their “number one target” this summer, according to The Telegraph. This comes just days

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / July 16

Latest: Chelsea open to selling player valued at £50m earlier this summer

The talk about Nicolas Jackson potentially leaving Chelsea began long ago – but it’s all doubled in intensity thanks to events at the Club World Cup. Liam Delap was signed just before the tournament started, and took Jackson’s place once the Senegal star had got his latest silly red card.