Transfer and Football News Roundup
Manchester City are preparing a £75 million bid for Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson next summer, though they are expected to face strong competition from Chelsea for the 22-year-old England international, according to the Daily Express.
Elsewhere, Crystal Palace’s Adam Wharton has reportedly moved ahead of Brighton’s Carlos Baleba on Manchester United’s midfield shortlist, reports The i.
Meanwhile, Chelsea remain unconcerned about Moises Caicedo’s future despite the Ecuadorian midfielder parting ways with his former agent Manuel Sierra, per The Telegraph.
In France, Paris Saint-Germain are in talks over a new contract for Bradley Barcola, with the forward drawing interest from Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and several other top European clubs during the summer window, reports L’Équipe.
Roma are said to be exploring a loan move for Joshua Zirkzee in January, as the Serie A side monitor the Dutch forward’s situation at Manchester United, according to The Times.
That same outlet also reports that Kevin Muscat has moved closer to becoming the next Rangers manager, following Danny Rohl’s withdrawal from contention for the Ibrox post.
Off the pitch, The Daily Mail claims that Manchester United are optimistic about securing land around Old Trafford to pave the way for a potential new stadium project. The same paper also reports that a controversial Premier League salary cap, criticised by some as a threat to the league’s global competitiveness, could be introduced as early as next month.
In international news, Harry Kane told The Guardian that his missed penalty against France at the 2022 World Cup has been a turning point in his career, motivating him to lead England to success at next summer’s tournament.
Meanwhile, The Sun reports that Manchester United are considering adjusting the Old Trafford pitch perimeter to reduce injury risks to players. The same source adds that Noussair Mazraoui could make his return in United’s upcoming Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield.