A bitter tug of war is brewing over the future of Gabriel Jesus. The Daily Mirror reports north London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are in a two-horse race in pursuit of the 25-year-old striker, with the Gunners believed to be leading the way. However, Tottenham’s offer of Champions League football could still sway Jesus to Spurs.
Manchester City’s Raheem Sterling (Danny Lawson/PA)
The Guardian reports Manchester City expect Raheem Sterling to depart the club in the summer, with Chelsea standing ready to step up their pursuit of the 27-year-old forward. Blues boss Thomas Tuchel is desperate to strengthen his inconsistent attack, though Sterling is likely to have a wealth of other suitors.
Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku (Mike Egerton/PA)
Staying with Chelsea, the Daily Mail says the Blues are nearing a loan deal to send striker Romelu Lukaku back to his former club Inter Milan. The move is expected to net the club between £6million and £8.5m with add-ons.
Manchester United have offered 28-year-old defender Eric Bailly to Newcastle, according to the Daily Mirror.
Sunderland, Huddersfield and Bristol City have £1m bids for Jack Rudoni rejected as Jackson bids to take Wimbledon uphttps://t.co/PjEMKewG3S— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) June 19, 2022
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AFC Wimbledon’s Jack Rudoni (Nigel French/PA)
Jack Rudoni: The Sun reports Sunderland, Huddersfield and Bristol City have all made bids for the AFC Wimbledon midfielder.
Moussa Diaby: The paper also says Newcastle have been told they must pay Bayer Leverkusen £50m to sign the 22-year-old winger.
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