What the papers say
A heated summer transfer battle is brewing over Harry Kane. The Daily Star reports Manchester City are ready to outbid rivals Manchester United and Chelsea for the 27-year-old striker’s signature, with any move expected to cost upwards of £120m.
West Ham and Fulham are leading the race to sign Blackburn striker Adam Armstrong, according to The Sun. Rovers are still believed to be trying to convince the 24-year-old to sign a new deal, however they will likely let him go if their £25m valuation is met.
Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their efforts to sign Emiliano Buendia from Norwich. The Daily Mail says manager Mikel Arteta views the 24-year-old midfielder as a replacement for Martin Odegaard, who is set to return to Real Madrid this summer.
Social media round-up
Mourinho given green light to raid Man Utd for former player to boost Roma squadhttps://t.co/izKmMEN3Kcpic.twitter.com/wSs7bFzpP1— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 21, 2021
Spurs & Barca blow as Flick ‘extremely likely’ to take Germany job after Euroshttps://t.co/1p395JXKV9— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) May 20, 2021
Players to watch
Gareth Bale: AS reports the 31-year-old forward could extend his loan stay at Tottenham if Harry Kane’s departure is confirmed.
Ebrima Darboe: Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in the 19-year-old Roma midfielder, according to Corriere dello Sport.
