Football rumours: Manchester City not lowering price for Joao Cancelo
Manchester United have reportedly threatened to walk away from their pursuit of Jarrad Branthwaite over Everton’s asking price.
What the papers say
Manchester City will not drop the asking price for Joao Cancelo any lower than £25million, according to The Sun. Barcelona are keen on a permanent move for the 30-year-old Portugal defender after a loan spell.
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United have joined AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund in tracking RB Salzburg striker Oghenetejiri Adejenughure, according to the Express. The 17-year-old scored four goals in as many games for Austria during the European Under-17s Championship.
Lille have rejected a £42.3m bid from an unnamed Premier League club for Leny Yoro. The 18-year-old has been linked with a move to Liverpool and Manchester United, but prefers a transfer to Real Madrid according to the Express.
Social media round-up
??? Pedro Lima, not expected to play for Sport Recife today as Chelsea are closing in on the deal via Strasbourg.
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Chelsea name Armando Broja price-tag as AC Milan watch Albanian striker in flesh at #Euro2024 ??
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Players to watch
Levi Colwill: Bayern Munich are being put off the Chelsea and England defender, 21, by the size of the transfer fee, reports Sky Sports Germany.
Xavi Simons: Paris St-Germain’s 21-year-old Dutch forward is attracting the attention of Manchester United, Arsenal, Manchester City and Bayern Munich, according to French outlet L’Equipe.