The Harry Kane transfer saga has taken a fresh twist while Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has been handed a massive boost in his pursuit of a Dutch defender.
Elsewhere, a Brighton midfielder has essentially issued a come-and-get-me plea to a Premier League heavyweight as Manchester United’s pursuit for David De Gea’s replacement picks up pace.
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KANE SAGA RUMBLES ON AS EURO GIANTS TEMPTED TO LODGE THIRD BID
It’s set to be the most dominating transfer saga of the summer.
German giants Bayern Munich have already had two bids for Harry Kane turned down by Spurs, but according to ESPN, they are set to come back knocking with a third.
The report claims Kane is “keen to join” Bayern and it is this willingness that looks likely to lead the German club to lodge a third bid.
The England superstar has also reportedly met with Bayern boss Thomas Tuchel and was “attracted to the idea” of constant glory in Germany.
Kane will be out of contract next summer at Tottenham and has so far refused to extend his deal.
Spurs boss Postecoglou is yet to meet with Kane and has not given any reassurances regarding the star striker’s future, but plans to speak with him when he returns from holiday.
A chat with the Aussie boss could prove pivotal in deciding his future.
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SPURS HANDED BIG BOOST AS PL RIVAL PULLS OUT OF RACE FOR DUTCH STAR
At the other end of the pitch for Spurs, Postecoglou is reportedly edging closer to bolstering his defence thanks to a Premier League rival withdrawing from the race.
According to the Liverpool ECHO, Liverpool have scrapped their plans to push for Wolfsburg defender Micky Van de Ven, paving the way for Tottenham to swoop.
Jurgen Klopp’s side had been linked with a move for the Dutchman, but the Reds boss has since met with his transfer committee and decided Van de Ven was no longer worth pursuing.
With Liverpool now out of the running, Postecoglou and Spurs have a clear running at the Wolfsburg star, who is reportedly valued at $AUD48 million.
Van de Ven is one of multiple centre-backs linked with moves to Tottenham, including Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba and Barcelona’s Clement Lenglet.
RED DEVILS ‘EDGING CLOSER’ TO DE GEA REPLACEMENT
Manchester United are wasting little time in securing David De Gea’s replacement as Red Devils boss Erik ten Hag looks to reunite with a former Ajax star.
Sky Sports reports United are “edging closer to an agreement” for Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana as the two clubs reach a compromise for a transfer fee.
The Premier League outfit’s opening bid of $74 million was rejected as Inter stuck to their $98 million valuation, but the two look certain to find a happy resolution for all.
De Gea departed the club after failing to agree terms on a new deal and is yet to find a new club of his own.
Onana moved to Inter only a year ago on a five-year deal in a free transfer from Ajax and made 41 appearances in all competitions for the Italian giants.
BRIGHTON ACE ‘CANT SAY NO’ TO PL GIANTS AS BIDDING WAR LOOMS
Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo has made no secret of his desire to move to Chelsea, claiming it’s a team he “can’t say no” to if they came knocking.
Caicedo was the subject of heavy interest from Arsenal in the January window but Brighton opted to reject the Gunners’ bids as they eventually secured Europa League qualification.
But the Ecuadorean now looks likely to head to a different London club and reaffirmed his ambition to play for Chelsea in an interview.
“It’s (Chelsea) a big team, that’s true,” Caicedo told TC Deportes’ Maria Jose Flores.
“A very historic team which I can’t say no [to joining] because it’s a very big, history, beautiful team.
“The city as well is beautiful. It’s got everything beautiful.”
But according to Sky Sports, Caicedo will not come cheap.
Having seen West Ham midfielder Declan Rice all but move to Arsenal in a deal just over £100 million, Brighton will reportedly hold out for a similar figure if they are to let Caicedo leave.