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Manchester United are reportedly checking to establish whether the goalposts have been moved after Bayern Munich rejected a double bid for Noussair Mazraoui and Matthijs de Ligt.

According to the Telegraph, United believed they met Bayern's valuation for the defensive duo, both of whom have been told they can leave.

So the Bundesliga giants' refusal to sell baffled United and the players' representatives.

However, the Red Devils' pursuit is still active.

Atletico Madrid reportedly want to hear from Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher before the end of the week.

Chelsea have accepted a £33m bid, but Gallagher hasn't yet agreed to join the La Liga giants.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Atletico's deal could collapse if they are made to wait for a response beyond this week.

Chelsea held talks with Gallagher at Cobham today.

Chelsea have reportedly banished Conor Gallagher from first-team training as the club attempt to force him out.

According to talkSPORT, Gallagher has been informed that he is no longer part of the first-team group after rejecting two contract offers.

Chelsea have accepted a £33m bid from Atletico Madrid for the England midfielder, who hasn't yet decided whether he is willing to leave.

Newcastle have reportedly opened negotiations with Crystal Palace over Marc Guehi.

The England international has been linked with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham have all been linked with the centre-back in recent weeks.

However, The Athletic report that Newcastle have looked to position themselves at the front of the queue to sign the 24-year-old by opening talks with Palace.

Wolves manager Gary O’Neil has offered hope to Arsenal and Tottenham in their respective pursuits of Pedro Neto.

Speaking in pre-season, the Wolves boss revealed that his side would struggle to reject a significant bid for the Portugal international.

He said: “I know how good he is, and I know how well he would do at a big club. Obviously I want our team here to be unbelievably successful. So I’m hoping that he stays.

“There’s nothing going on at this moment from anybody. He’s in a good spot, I’ve spoken to him about how we’re going to play and how it suits him and what a big part he’ll play in it. But of course, we’re all grown-ups while you’re having them conversations. If a massive bid comes from a top club then no one is going to stand in Pedro’s way.”

Oscar Bobb is determined to fight for more minutes at Manchester City next season, amid interest from Chelsea.

That is according to Ben Jacobs, who reports that the winger is ‘content’ at the Etihad Stadium and is planning to spend the upcoming campaign at the club.

Chelsea are among a host of clubs who ‘appreciate’ Bobb, but the interest has not turned the head of the forward.

Manchester United have seen a joint-bid for Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui rejected by Bayern Munich, reports The Athletic.

The Red Devils are keen to acquire the services of both defenders as soon as possible, with five-year contracts already agreed with both players.

United and the agent of both players felt that the bid would ‘satisfy’ Bayern’s demands and they have therefore been left surprised that the bid was knocked back.

Talks are ongoing to find a resolution.

Fulham have reportedly shown an interest in signing Aston Villa’s Diego Carlos.

According to the Daily Mail, the Brazilian defender could be allowed to leave Villa Park this summer after enduring a tough spell at the club due to injuries.

Fulham are among those to have shown an interest in the centre-back as they look to continue shaking up their ranks, with Carlos also having suitors elsewhere in Europe.

Newcastle are reportedly set to offer Anthony Gordon a new contract when he returns from his extended break.

The winger has been heavily linked with Liverpool in recent weeks, with an agreement said to have been in place for him to join the club as part of a deal which would have seen Joe Gomez join the Magpies.

However, sales elsewhere meant Newcastle were not forced to offload the England international to raise funds, and they are now working towards retaining his services.

The Athletic report that the Magpies intend on offering Gordon a new deal upon his return from his extended holiday in an attempt to fend off interest from Liverpool.

Tottenham are reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke as they scour the market for a new No. 9.

The 26-year-old struck 19 goals in the Premier League last season and impressed with his hold-up play and clinical finishing, which saw him work his way onto the shortlisted names of striker targets at Arsenal.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Tottenham are also interested in Solanke, although no formal bid has been submitted yet.

Spurs are keen to bolster their forward ranks as soon as possible and a bid in excess of £50m would test the resolve of the Cherries.

Newcastle have reportedly struck a deal to sign William Osula from Sheffield United.

According to Fabrizio Romano, the Magpies have reached an agreement worth a total of £15million for the striker – with Eddie Howe’s side paying an initial fee of £10m to acquire the services of the 20-year-old.

Osula is keen to join Newcastle and now the ‘final details’ are being ironed out.

Fulham have reportedly submitted a third bid for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

According to Manchester Evening News, the new offer is worth £23million, which still falls short of the Red Devils’ valuation.

Erik ten Hag views McTominay as an ‘important squad player’ and would like to retain the services of the midfielder, but the Scotland international's contract expires next summer and a sale may therefore be required if the higher powers at the club are not willing to offer the academy graduate a new deal.

United are therefore willing to part ways with the McTominay if they receive an offer in the region of £30m.

Ange Postecoglou has confirmed that Tottenham are focusing on signing a centre-forward amid reports suggesting Dominic Solanke is a key target. Spurs struggled for firepower up front last season following the departure of Harry Kane on the eve of the campaign.

Solanke scored 19 Premier League goals for Bournemouth last season, more than any Spurs player managed in the top-flight. Son Heung-min harboured most of the goalscoring responsibility in Postecoglou's squad, scoring 17 times.

The South Korean forward has generally preferred to play on the left wing during his nine years at Spurs, but often found himself deployed through the middle as Postecoglou tinkered his team to find a winning formula.

Postecoglou has preferred a more traditional number nine at his previous clubs and will target a similar profile this summer. Solanke fits that mould, while Spurs’ Australian head coach has confirmed that a striker is the priority in the transfer market.

He said: "It's still the area of the park we're really probably the thinnest when I talk about squad-wise at the moment, so obviously that's a focus for us."

He added: "At Celtic, I had Kyogo, who was a sort of out and out number nine and in Japan, I've always had a striker. It just depends, like last year we had to be a bit creative, it's fair to say. You know but if Harry would have stayed I definitely would have used him!

"So I think for us what's more important is the type of striker we get. You know we play a certain way. We demand certain things from a physical perspective from the technical aspects of it that it's going be a striker that fits that mould."

Football.London report that Bournemouth are braced for the potential departure of Solanke. The former Chelsea prospect, now 26, could be attainable this summer.

It is claimed that Bournemouth have been tracking Aston Villa's Cameron Archer as a potential replacement for Solanke. Archer joined Sheffield United on a permanent deal last summer, but he has now returned to Villa in a unique deal.

The Midlands side had a buy-back option that was triggered after the Blades' relegation from the Premier League last term. Archer could be sold again if Bournemouth register an interest.

Meanwhile, Spurs are set for a double header of matches against Bayern Munich, although club icon Kane will not participate in tomorrow's friendly in Seoul. The striker may return from an extended break for the rematch at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 10.

Newcastle are reportedly set to offer Anthony Gordon a new contract when he returns from his extended break.

The winger has been heavily linked with Liverpool in recent weeks, with an agreement said to have been in place for him to join the club as part of a deal which would have seen Joe Gomez join the Magpies.

However, sales elsewhere meant Newcastle were not forced to offload the England international to raise funds, and they are now working towards retaining his services.

The Athletic report that the Magpies intend on offering Gordon a new deal upon his return from his extended holiday in an attempt to fend off interest from Liverpool.

Tottenham are reportedly considering a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke as they scour the market for a new No. 9.

The 26-year-old struck 19 goals in the Premier League last season and impressed with his hold-up play and clinical finishing, which saw him work his way onto the shortlisted names of striker targets at Arsenal.

Fabrizio Romano reports that Tottenham are also interested in Solanke, although no formal bid has been submitted yet.

Spurs are keen to bolster their forward ranks as soon as possible and a bid in excess of £50m would test the resolve of the Cherries.

Fulham have reportedly submitted a third bid for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

According to Manchester Evening News, the new offer is worth £23million, which still falls short of the Red Devils’ valuation.

Erik ten Hag views McTominay as an ‘important squad player’ and would like to retain the services of the midfielder, but the Scotland international's contract expires next summer and a sale may therefore be required if the higher powers at the club are not willing to offer the academy graduate a new deal.

United are therefore willing to part ways with the McTominay if they receive an offer in the region of £30m.

"Dom is happy," he said. "He has come back in very good shape, is training very well and the relationship he has with his team-mates is very good.

"But the market is open. You cannot say he is going to stay or that he is going to leave because we don't know. In the end, it is something you cannot control."

Tottenham Hotspur's prodigy Mikey Moore is drawing comparisons to Adel Taarabt, and it's up to Spurs' stars like Son Heung-min to ensure the youngster stays on track. The 16-year-old sensation has been lighting up pre-season with goals against Hearts and a decisive strike in the 3-2 victory over Vissel Kobe.

Moore made history as Tottenham's youngest Premier League player with his appearance against Manchester City last term, and he's tipped to be a fixture in the senior squad this season. Lauded as one of the most promising talents to emerge from Spurs' ranks in recent times, the club is mindful of the parallels drawn by a former academy coach to Taarabt, whose career was marred by disciplinary issues.

In an interview with The Athletic, the coach praised Moore's exceptional ball skills, likening them to those of the ex-Tottenham and Morocco wizard, who now showcases his flair in Dubai with Al-Nasr. "He is a special talent," the unnamed former youth coach admitted.

"He has great technique. It's hard (to compare him). He's like a throwback player. In terms of his skill and ability, he is a bit like (former Tottenham and Morocco forward) Adel Taarabt."

The tale of Adel Taarabt, who dazzled with his ball skills but only made a mere 15 appearances for Tottenham before being offloaded, stands as a stark reminder that raw talent doesn't always translate to success. The now 35-year-old is often viewed as a player who didn't quite live up to the immense potential he displayed in his youth, reports Football London.

Simon Davies, the head of Spurs' academy, echoed this sentiment in May while discussing Moore. "It's encouraging that the manager sees something in Mikey but it is just potential at the moment," he said. "He's a 16-year-old boy. He's not 17 until August, so he's a young boy with high potential. We have several of them in the academy.

"It's exciting for the academy to have a player so young on the bench. But we have to stay calm and consistent. Because at the moment, it is just [potential]. I spoke to him this morning while he was having his breakfast about staying calm and consistent and keep working hard every day, do the small things right [because] the small things get noticed.

"He's super mature for a young boy so let's hope his potential is fulfilled but unfortunately we haven't got a crystal ball. So we just have to do all the things right every day and stay consistent and calm."

In an effort to ensure Moore's continued development at the senior level, Spurs manager Ange Postecoglou has identified Son Heung-min as a pivotal figure in the dressing room, lauding his attitude and drive.

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"You've just heard Sonny at 32 yearsold, and he's done just about everything in the game but they still think they can improve," he said. "You have to have that mindset, whether you're 16 or 32, or god forbid you're 58 like me, you can always improve.

"If you have that mindset, particularly in football, but in elite sport, it doesn't always guarantee you'll be successful but it guarantees you'll get the maximum out of your career."

He also praised the mix of youth and experience within the squad: "The beauty for me is we have a lot of young players, but alongside Sonny, players like Ben Davies and other experienced players who set the right example every day. That's important."

Reports have claimed that Ramsey could be prized away from Unai Emery’s side for a fee of £30million, which could be a small price to pay for an English talent who could thrive in Tottenham’s high-paced, attacking system.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was allowed to leave Spurs earlier this month to join Ligue 1 side Marseille, and the Denmark international is likely to need replacing by the higher powers at Tottenham.

Reports have claimed that Ramsey could be prized away from Unai Emery’s side for a fee of £30million, which could be a small price to pay for an English talent who could thrive in Tottenham’s high-paced, attacking system.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg was allowed to leave Spurs earlier this month to join Ligue 1 side Marseille, and the Denmark international is likely to need replacing by the higher powers at Tottenham.

Manchester United’s next two transfer priorities are set to become clear once they have secured the signature of Noussair Mazraoui.

The Red Devils are in the heart of a major rebuild, with Leny Yoro and Joshua Zirkzee arriving to inject some fresh legs into Erik ten Hag’s squad. Further arrivals are anticipated too, with negotiations ongoing with Bayern Munich for Mazraoui.

The Morocco international is keen to join United after his move to West Ham fell through. Mazraoui will provide an alternative option in right-back heading into next season, with Aaron Wan-Bissaka shown the door as a result.

United will be keen to build on their momentum in the market once the former Ajax defender arrives, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe hoping to continue overhauling his ranks and offloading several stars to fund his spending spree.

The Red Devils will turn their attention to bolstering their central ranks once Mazraoui arrives, with finding a defensive-minded partner for Kobbie Mainoo viewed as a priority at the Theatre of Dreams.

Paris Saint-Germain’s Manuel Ugarte has been shortlisted as United’s top target in that department, with reports claiming that talks have been held over the Uruguay international. The midfielder is open to joining the Red Devils after falling out of favour at the Parc des Princes, though it remains to be seen whether an agreement can be reached.

Despite acquiring the services of Yoro recently, further investment is anticipated in central defence as well. United are hoping to replace Victor Lindelof and improve their options across the backline.

Talks have been held with Bayern over Matthijs de Ligt after he was identified as an attainable option. The Netherlands international has worked with Ten Hag previously at Ajax, and he would be keen to reunite with his former boss if the opportunity arose.

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Bayern are willing to sell De Ligt if their £42million valuation is met, though it remains to be seen whether Ratcliffe and co believe that the 24-year-old justifies the outlay given that he is likely to head into next season at the Allianz Arena as a rotational option.

United pushed to strike a deal for Everton’s Jarrad Branthwaite earlier in the window, having two bids rejected for the Englishman before turning their attention to alternative targets.

Tottenham have been urged to show a statement of intent by sealing a deal to sign Wolves star Pedro Neto this summer ahead of north London rivals Arsenal.

The 24-year-old has been linked with the Gunners for the best part of two years after emerging as a creative force for Gary O'Neil's side, with Mikel Arteta a keen admirer of his talents.

Wolves have reportedly slapped a £60million price tag on Neto, who scored two goals and assisted nine in 20 Premier League appearances last season despite being plagued by injury.

Former Spurs striker Robbie Keane has identified the left-footed winger as a priority signing for Ange Postecoglou this summer, with the Irishman urging the north London club to sign the Portugal international Neto "straight away" along with Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.

"Tottenham have been linked with Pedro Neto, who I would sign straight away," Keane said, speaking to Betway. "And Eberechi Eze, who I said they should sign four years ago, I think he’s a real Tottenham player.

"They are both really exciting players and I think the fans would be very happy if they got both of them."

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Postecoglou made a number of smart moves in the transfer market last year, bringing in Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and James Maddison, and the trio attracted their share of the plaudits in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Australian has continued that trend by spending £40m this summer to snap up 18-year-old sensation Archie Gray from Leeds United, another one of Keane's former clubs.

However, Spurs are yet to directly replace their former talisman Harry Kane, who made his £88million transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023, with Postecoglou instead signing forward Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.

And Keane thinks Spurs are a striker short of competing with the Premier League's elite clubs: "I’d like to see Tottenham up there with the leaders but they certainly need a few more players," he added.

"If you look around world football at the moment, you don’t see a lot of out-and-out No. 9s like Erling Haaland, or someone like Fernando Torres. I think Spurs still need a player like that.

"I hope Richarlison comes back fit and ready to go, but I think they need another one to keep their attacking players on their toes. Of course, it depends who is out there, and to get one they might have to start spending big money, given how the market is."

Tottenham have been urged to show a statement of intent by sealing a deal to sign Wolves star Pedro Neto this summer ahead of north London rivals Arsenal.

The 24-year-old has been linked with the Gunners for the best part of two years after emerging as a creative force for Gary O'Neil's side, with Mikel Arteta a keen admirer of his talents.

Wolves have reportedly slapped a £60million price tag on Neto, who scored two goals and assisted nine in 20 Premier League appearances last season despite being plagued by injury.

Former Spurs striker Robbie Keane has identified the left-footed winger as a priority signing for Ange Postecoglou this summer, with the Irishman urging the north London club to sign the Portugal international Neto "straight away" along with Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze.

"Tottenham have been linked with Pedro Neto, who I would sign straight away," Keane said, speaking to Betway. "And Eberechi Eze, who I said they should sign four years ago, I think he’s a real Tottenham player.

"They are both really exciting players and I think the fans would be very happy if they got both of them."

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Postecoglou made a number of smart moves in the transfer market last year, bringing in Guglielmo Vicario, Micky van de Ven and James Maddison, and the trio attracted their share of the plaudits in the first half of the 2023-24 campaign.

The Australian has continued that trend by spending £40m this summer to snap up 18-year-old sensation Archie Gray from Leeds United, another one of Keane's former clubs.

However, Spurs are yet to directly replace their former talisman Harry Kane, who made his £88million transfer to Bayern Munich in 2023, with Postecoglou instead signing forward Brennan Johnson from Nottingham Forest.

And Keane thinks Spurs are a striker short of competing with the Premier League's elite clubs: "I’d like to see Tottenham up there with the leaders but they certainly need a few more players," he added.

"If you look around world football at the moment, you don’t see a lot of out-and-out No. 9s like Erling Haaland, or someone like Fernando Torres. I think Spurs still need a player like that.

"I hope Richarlison comes back fit and ready to go, but I think they need another one to keep their attacking players on their toes. Of course, it depends who is out there, and to get one they might have to start spending big money, given how the market is."