Harry Kane to Extend Bayern Munich Contract
England captain Harry Kane, aged 32, is set to sign a new contract with Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona, according to The Athletic (subscription required).
Manchester City Eye Major Squad Overhaul
The appointment of Enzo Maresca as Manchester City's new manager could trigger a significant squad rebuild. Several players may be put up for sale, including England full-back Rico Lewis (21), Netherlands defender Nathan Ake (31), Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez (24), Portugal defender Ruben Dias (29), and Brazilian winger Savinho (22), as reported by The Mail.
In addition, Manchester City are reportedly prepared to intervene in Tottenham Hotspur's pursuit of Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 26, despite having already agreed to sign 23-year-old England midfielder Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest, according to Marca (in Spanish).
Transfer Interest in Mason Mount and Goalkeeper Swap Deal
AC Milan are reportedly ready to offer £21.5 million for England midfielder Mason Mount, 27, although Manchester United are reluctant to sell the player, according to The Mail.
Hull City are set to sign Rangers goalkeeper Jack Butland, 33, with Croatian goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, 26, moving in the opposite direction as part of a swap deal aimed at bringing Butland back to the Premier League, as reported by The Sun.
Chelsea Target Rayo Vallecano's Pep Chavarria
Chelsea have identified Spanish left-back Pep Chavarria, 28, from Rayo Vallecano as a potential replacement for 27-year-old Spain full-back Marc Cucurella, who was recently sold to Real Madrid, according to Marca (in Spanish).
Player Preferences and Contract Situations
Borussia Dortmund's German midfielder Felix Nmecha, 25, is reportedly prepared to reject a move to Newcastle United, preferring instead a transfer to Manchester United, according to Bild via Sport Witness.
Bayern Munich winger Michael Olise is aware that several clubs, including Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain, are monitoring his performances for France at the World Cup. The 24-year-old is expected to meet with Bayern Munich after the tournament to discuss his future, as reported by AS (in Spanish).
RB Leipzig have stated that Ivory Coast winger Yan Diomande will remain at the club next season, despite reports that the 19-year-old has chosen Paris Saint-Germain as his next destination, according to Florian Plettenberg.
