Transfer news and football gossip: Tottenham to ‘smash’ transfer record, Man United midfielder to join PSG, Declan Rice rubbishes West Ham exit

Transfer news and football gossip: Tottenham to ‘smash’ transfer record, Man United midfielder to join PSG, Declan Rice rubbishes West Ham exit
talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest gossip from Tuesday’s newspapers and online…3New Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer supported Liverpool when he was growing up, according to his childhood team-mates in Norway. (The Sun)Tottenham could smash their transfer record with a 50million bid for Everton centre-back Michael Keane, but the 26-year-old is also being tracked by Arsenal. (Daily Express)Spurs have also joined the race to sign Juventus forward Douglas Costa this summer. (Tuttosport)Tottenham have no plans to sign a new goalkeeper to replace club captain Hugo Lloris this summer, despite his latest howler in Sunday’s defeat at Liverpool. (Daily Mail)Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera will join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer this summer, having signed a pre-contract agreement with the French champions. (Daily Record)3

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Juan Mata is also out of contract at Old Trafford this summer, and United want to 30-year-old Spanish midfielder to become a club ambassador at the end of his playing career. (Manchester Evening News)Declan Rice has played down rumours linking him with a move to Man United or Man City this summer, and insists he is happy at West Ham. (BT Sport)Arsenal will make a move to sign 25-year-old Bournemouth winger Ryan Fraser this summer. (Daily Mirror)The Gunners are already in advanced talks over a 6.5m deal for wonderkid winger Gabriel Martinelli, who plays for Brazilian club Ituano. The 17-year-old has been monitored by more than 20 leading European clubs and had a recent trial at Manchester United. (The Sun)Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has dismissed the transfer speculation surrounding Nathan Ake. The 24-year-old defender has been linked with Spurs, Man United and a return to Chelsea. (Bournemouth Daily Echo)3

Tottenham are reportedly planning to ‘smash’ their transfer record to sign England defender Michael Keane

Wolves are keen on signing Southampton defender Cedric Soares this summer. The 27-year-old is on loan for the rest of the season at Inter Milan. (Tuttosport)Liverpoolstriker Taiwo Awoniyi admits he is devastated at being unable to play for the club. The 21-year-old has been unable to get a work permit in the UK since signing for the Reds from Nigeria’s Imperial Academy in 2015. (Liverpool Echo)Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has said he will consider the loyal support he has received from fans since he arrived at St James’ Park when he decides whether to sign a new contract. (Newcastle Chronicle)Queens Park Rangers have held talks with former Tottenham and Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood as they search for a replacement for axed boss Steve McClaren. (The Times)

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