What the papers say
Newcastle are lining up potential transfers and have their eye on 25-year-old Leeds winger Jack Harrison and Lille’s 22-year-old centre back Sven Botman, according to The Daily Telegraph.
The same paper reports Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will have £200million to spend in the summer following confirmation of the club’s new ownership.
And Tuchel has an eight-player shortlist to use up the cash, including 23-year-old Sevilla defender Jules Kounde and 20-year-old RB Leipzig centre-half Josko Gvardiol.
Aston Villa have joined those vying for Burnley centre-half James Tarkowski, according to The Times. The 29-year-old is available on a free transfer and has been linked to Everton.
And West Ham are organising a move for Nottingham Forest defender Joe Worrall. According to the Evening Standard, a move will be made for the 25-year-old if Forest fail to win promotion to the Premier League on Saturday.
Social media round-up
Chelsea transfer plans take shape as Raheem Sterling and Caglar Soyuncu moves mootedhttps://t.co/sy9pGIjba8pic.twitter.com/fYIRAwEJOR— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 25, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo 'made Man Utd departure decision in January' because of Ralf Rangnick #MUFChttps://t.co/93CEb9Wcbipic.twitter.com/3xuPyGECjj— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) May 24, 2022
Players to watch
Gareth Bale: Spanish publication Marca reports the 32-year-old Wales forward is set to leave Real Madrid in the summer but was turned down by Atletico Madrid.
Nayef Aguerd: 90 Min reports West Ham are close to securing a deal with Rennes for the 26-year-old defender.
