chelsea would have completed the signing of RB Leipzig and French striker Christopher Nkunku and the 25-year-old will officially join the club in July 2023. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)
Gareth Southgate has decided to stay on as England coach, after reflecting on his future following the World Cup quarter-final loss to France. (Telegraph)
Eddie Howe, 45, also says he wants Southgate, 52, to remain England manager – despite speculation Newcastle boss could be in line to replace him. (The Chronicle)
Liverpool, Manchester United and chelsea target Youssoufa Moukoko, 18, is not about to sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmundconfirmed the agent of the German striker. (Sky Germany via Liverpool Echo)
Angers President Said Chabane says the French Ligue 1 club are resigned to losing Moroccan midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, 22, in January with Leicester, Leeds United and West Ham would be interested. (Talksport)
liverpool are increasingly convinced that they will win the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude Bellingham, 19. (shimmer)
chelsea plan to put pressure on real Madrid in the battle to sign RB Leipzig and Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol, 20, making a move for him in January. (shimmer)
Newcastle United are among several clubs interested in Georgian striker Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 21, but Naples are not interested in selling for a reported price of £50million. (90mins)
that of Manchester United Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, could leave Old Trafford on a free transfer this summer, with the club considering not activating a clause to extend his contract for a further 12 months. (Sky Germany via Sun)
USA midfielder Christian Pulisic, 24, said ‘things change quickly and anything can happen’ after being linked with a move from chelsea to Manchester United. (Indirect podcast via Metro)
Everton are one of four clubs interested in Atlético Madrid and Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha, 23, after terminating the contract of Venezuela international Salomon Rondon, 33. (Fabrizio Romano, Twitter)
Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has shared a video of himself working out at a private gym as the Portuguese striker continues his search for a new club following his departure from Manchester United. (Mail)
Ancient liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 35, who is a free agent after managing the boyhood club National the title in his home country Uruguay is sought by the Mexican team Cruz Azul. (AS)
Zinedine Zidane, 50, will not attend the World Cup final as he ‘doesn’t want to upstage’ former France team-mate Didier Deschamps, 54, amid speculation he should replace as manager of the Blues in 2023. (Mundo Deportivo – in Spanish)
Rome Boss Jose Mourinho, 59, is ‘considering polls’ from the Portuguese Football Federation over the country’s vacancy as head coach, but is unsure if he wants to leave the club’s management. (Telegraph)
Manchester City Manager Pep Guardiola, 51, said his side would have “four or five senior players available” for Thursday’s EFL Cup fourth round tie against Liverpool. (Mail)
