Wharton eyes Crystal Palace exit - Saturday's gossip
Why it matters: The summer transfer window is heating up, with major clubs battling for top talent and managerial changes looming.
- Adam Wharton, 22, is ready to leave Crystal Palace this summer, with the England midfielder keen to join a Champions League club (Sun).
- Brighton has softened its stance on selling Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba, 22, and is likely to accept an offer well below their previous £100m valuation (Sun).
- Arsenal is exploring a deal for Nottingham Forest's Elliot Anderson, 23, who is also being pursued by Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea (Caughtoffside).
- Manchester United and Liverpool have set their sights on Real Madrid's French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 26 (Fichajes).
- Liverpool and Arsenal were rebuffed in their approaches for PSG's Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 25 (Teamtalk).
- Manchester United has been offered the chance to sign Spain forward Ferran Torres, 26, from Barcelona (Teamtalk).
- Juventus is making moves to sign Poland forward Robert Lewandowski, 37, on a free transfer if he leaves Barcelona (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
- Juventus is also keen on Mason Greenwood, 24, but Atletico Madrid is pushing to sign the Marseille forward (La Gazzetta dello Sport).
- Luis Enrique, 55, is set to turn down Manchester United to sign a new contract with PSG, a significant blow for the Premier League side (i Paper).
- Tottenham may consider Sean Dyche, 54, for manager if first-choice Roberto de Zerbi, 46, insists on waiting until the end of the season (Telegraph).
- Everton plans to offer David Moyes, 62, a new contract in recognition of his success in transforming the club (Guardian).
The summer transfer window is heating up with several high-profile midfielders eyeing moves, as Adam Wharton seeks a Champions League club and Brighton softens its stance on Carlos Baleba. Meanwhile, Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, and Chelsea are all reportedly vying for Elliot Anderson, while Manchester United and Liverpool target Aurelien Tchouameni.
