Tuesday’s top headlines and transfer rumors…
independent
Ipswich Town and Fulham have joined the race for Calvin Phillips. Everton are also interested in the England midfielder, whose qualities exceed City’s requirements.
sporty
Arsenal and Genoa are close to agreeing a permanent transfer for Brooke Norton-Caffey for a total fee of around £3.5 million, including a sell-on clause.
daily mail
Manchester City will know their results against the Premier League as early as January.
Chelsea have emerged as favorites to sign Atletico Madrid’s Joao Felix.
A move to Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli collapsed after Kurt Zouma failed to pass a medical before joining Emirates side Shabab Al-Ahli.
sun
Chelsea’s bid for Samu Omorodeen failed after it was reported that they tried to insert a clause in his contract to buy 50% of his image rights.
Chelsea new signing Pedro Neto “was in tears all morning on the training ground” and “didn’t want to leave” Wolves following his £54m move to Stamford Bridge.
era
Martin Zubimendi has rejected an offer from Liverpool and opted to stay at Real Sociedad, in a setback for the Merseyside club’s new manager Arnslott.
Hearings into 115 alleged breaches of Premier League rules by Manchester City are due to begin next month, with the results expected to be announced at the start of the new year.
Red Bull Salzburg have made a third bid for Liverpool midfielder Bobby Clark, believed to be closer to the club’s £10m asking price.
daily telegraph
Nottingham Forest are close to signing Paraguay international Ramon Sosa for £11m, with Nuno Espirito Santo confirming the club are also targeting another centre-forward.
Mirror
Connor Gallagher remains in limbo as he awaits whether Atletico Madrid can complete a move from Chelsea.
Liverpool will receive 17.5% of Fabio Carvalho’s future sale following his move to Brentford.
Manchester United have opted not to sign Mario Hermoso – who was available on a free transfer.
Joao Felix is reportedly keen to return to Chelsea.
David De Gea has hailed Manchester United as a “top club” as he admitted it was difficult to adjust after leaving the Red Devils.
scottish sun
Leon Balogun’s fitness is in doubt ahead of Rangers’ crucial Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv.
Aberdeen are set to win the battle to snap up star Bojan Miowski for more than £6.5m.
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Ianis Hagi has reportedly announced that he wants to stay at Rangers and could be set to receive a lucrative salary if he starts another first-team game.
Atalanta are reportedly concerned that Brighton could win the race to sign Matt O’Reilly this summer before agreeing a fee with Celtic.