BREAKING ' ITS A BIG DAY FOR FOOTBALL ' FRIDAY 1ST JULY 2016

' ITS A BIG DAY & NIGHT FOR FOOTBALL ' FRIDAY 1ST JULY 2016


CONFIRMED: Newcastle United sign striker Dwight Gayle.

BREAKING NEWS

Vicente del Bosque resigns as Spain head coach.


BREAKING NEWS

Watford have now completed the signing of Belgium defender Christian Kabasele from Genk for fee in region of £5.8m on a five-year contract


BREAKING NEWS

Watford have rejected a £37.5m bid from Shanghai SIPG for Odion Ighalo.


Manchester City are set to break the £100m spending barrier with Pep Guardiola lining up John Stones and Leroy Sane. (Daily Mirror)


Wales' Euro 2016 quarter-final against Belgium this Friday is their biggest match since the 1958 World Cup, according to manager Chris Coleman.

Wales or Belgium will meet Portugal in the Semi-Final of the Euros.

" TONIGHT 8pm "

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QPR BIDWELL BID ACCEPTED

Brentford have accepted an offer from Queens Park Rangers for defender Jake Bidwell, according to Sky sources.

The fee is understood to be in the region of £1.3m for the player who has a year left to run on his contract at Griffin Park.

We understand Bidwell will have a medical at QPR on Friday ahead of finalising personal terms.






BREAKING NEWS

Vicente del Bosque resigns as Spain head coach.

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BREAKING NEWS

Zlatan Ibrahimovic announces on social media that he's joining Manchester United.

He is, however, yet to have a medical or agree terms with the club.

' ITS A BIG DAY & NIGHT FOR FOOTBALL ' FRIDAY 1ST JULY 2016

CHRIS COLEMAN & GARETH BALE

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NEWCASTLE TO SEAL GAYLE DEAL

Dwight Gayle has passed a medical and agreed personal terms on a move to Newcastle, according to Sky sources.

The Crystal Palace forward will become Rafa Benitez's second signing of the summer following the arrival of goalkeeper Matz Sels from Gent.

Sky sources understand Newcastle have agreed to sign Gayle, who has been Palace's top scorer in each of the past three seasons, for a fee in the region of £9m.

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YEOVIL SIGN KHAN

Yeovil have signed former Barnsley midfielder Otis Khan on a one-year deal.

HAMMERS MEDICAL FOR MANCHESTER UNITED STARLET

Manchester United striker Ashley Fletcher will undergo a medical at West Ham ahead of a proposed move to the Olympic Stadium, Sky sources understand.

The 20-year-old striker will become a free agent when his current deal at Old Trafford expires this summer.

If completed, United will be due a compensation fee for the player who came through the club's youth system.

' MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS '


Manchester United 's chances of signing Paul Pogba have been dealt a significant a blow as the Juventus midfielder would prefer to join Real Madrid.

Ryan Giggs is out of contract at Man Utd this week for the first time since he was a child and has been cut from Jose Mourinho's coaching staff.

Daley Blind has been linked with a transfer away from United but is keen to work with Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford next season.
Highly-rated youth coach Lee Carsley is set to join the Manchester City setup.

NEYMAR DROPS HINT?

Barcelona star Neymar is said to be on the verge of committing his future to the Spanish champions, according to club president Josep Bartomeu.

But could negotiations already be complete? Well, the Brazil forward has just tweeted the following, make of it what you wish...

"Extremely happy to continue living this dream. Viva Barcelona and Viva Catalunya."

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' LONDON EVENING STANDARD '


New Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has ruled himself out of the running to be the next England manager, insisting he has just landed his "dream job" at Parkhead.



Japan international Takuma Asano claims he has been approached by Arsenal over a possible move to the Premier League.

' THE SUN '

Pep Guardiola is in advanced talks to bring Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara to Manchester City.

Head of Team Sky Sir Dave Brailsford has been targeted by the FA as they search for the new England manager.

Sam Allardyce and Steve Bruce both want to manage England now as the FA steps up the big hunt.

' THE DAILY MAIL '

Manchester United have opened discussions with Juventus over Paul Pogba with the Serie A side holding out for £83m.

Atletico Madrid have begun discussions over a move for Chelsea's Diego Costa as they target a new striker for next season.

Jose Mourinho made a secret visit to Manchester United's stars at the England camp before Euro 2016 to outline his blueprint for their attacking new style.

Arsene Wenger has reservations about taking England job and the FA will have to try and persuade the Arsenal boss.


Diego Simeone is targeting a big improvement next season after committing his future to Atletico Madrid and says only Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are better than his team.

' LIVERPOOL ECHO '

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has breathed a sigh of relief after Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino were both left out of Brazil's squad for the Olympic Games.


Liverpool have been linked with Belgium stalwart Axel Witsel according to reports in Italy.


Everton are to be offered Wilfried Bony as bait in Manchester City's bid for John Stones.

Michael van der Hoorn could seal a move to Swansea City before Francesco Guidolin's men jet off for their pre-season tour of America a week today.

Leeds United midfielder Tommaso Bianchi has sealed a permanent transfer to Ascoli, the Italian club confirmed today.



Leeds United assistant Pep Clotet is predicting "one of the most difficult seasons ever in the Championship" amid mounting activity in the transfer market.



Swansea City midfielder Leon Britton is set to quash any chance of a reunion with Leeds United head coach Garry Monk by accepting a new contract at the Liberty Stadium.

Stoke City midfield prospect Mark Waddington has moved to Kilmarnock on a half-season loan deal.



Stoke City boss Mark Hughes would love to make Portugal star Nani his headline signing this summer.

New Reading boss Jaap Staam has made it clear he wants to keep hold of reported Norwich City transfer target Aaron Tshibola.

BLANC 'ENGLAND'S NIGHTMARE'

Players and managers are moving around the continent but their movement isn't consigned to club football, with England the latest international side in the hunt for a new manager.

The Three Lions' humiliating Euro 2016 exit coincided with Laurent Blanc's sacking from Paris Saint-Germain, leading the former France defender to be linked with replacing Roy Hodgson.

However, French journalist Damien Dubras insists Blanc, and his compatriot, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, would not be good appointments as the next England manager.

BLANC 'ENGLAND'S NIGHTMARE'

Players and managers are moving around the continent but their movement isn't consigned to club football, with England the latest international side in the hunt for a new manager.

The Three Lions' humiliating Euro 2016 exit coincided with Laurent Blanc's sacking from Paris Saint-Germain, leading the former France defender to be linked with replacing Roy Hodgson.

However, French journalist Damien Dubras insists Blanc, and his compatriot, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, would not be good appointments as the next England manager.

IRONS SIGN MANTOM

Scunthorpe have signed midfielder Sam Mantom on a free transfer.

The 24-year-old will join the Iron on a three-year contract on July 1 after his current deal with Sky Bet League One rivals Walsall expires.

Mantom started his career as a trainee at West Brom before enjoying loan spells at Oldham and Tranmere.

"I'm over the moon," he told Scunthorpe's official website.

BLUES SIGN SHOTTON

Birmingham have signed Ryan Shotton from Derby County for an undisclosed fee.

The defender has penned a three-year deal at St Andrew's after spending the second half of last season at the club.

Ex-Stoke City man Shotton made nine appearances for Birmingham, scoring once, and had one year left on his contract at the iPro Stadium.

PALACE MEDICAL FOR TOWNSEND

More now on breaking news that Crystal Palace have triggered Andros Townsend's £13m release clause, opening the door for the Newcastle winger to undergo a medical in London this afternoon.

According to Sky sources, the medical is currently taking place and Townsend will then sign a five-year deal with the Eagles, though final terms are still being discussed.

Townsend joined Newcastle from Tottenham in January having dropped down the pecking order at Spurs.

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Swansea City youngster Oliver Davies has joined Scottish Premiership side Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the season, the Premier League club have confirmed.

The 21-year-old goalkeeper, who helped Swans U21s lift the Development League Two title during the 2014/15 campaign, rejoins the East Ayrshire side after a five-month loan move was cut short last season due to injury.

STANLEY SIGN JONES

Accrington have completed the loan signing of Callam Jones from West Brom.

The 20-year-old defender, who was sidelined for 18 months with a serious knee injury before returning to action in April, has signed a six-month deal with Stanley.

"This is what I need, to be playing men's football,” Jones told Accrington’s official website.
“I've been playing U21's football for a while now so I've been at the same level. I think coming here will be a good learning curve for me."

PAPER TALK

Friday 1st July 2016

Manchester City are set to break the £100m spending barrier with Pep Guardiola lining up John Stones and Leroy Sane. (Daily Mirror)

Dimitri Payet's agent expects the playmaker to stay at West Ham this summer despite strong interest from Real Madrid. (The Sun)

Jurgen Klopp is plotting a move for wantaway Newcastle striker Moussa Sissoko. (The Sun)

West Ham and Everton have been offered Real Madrid ace Mateo Kovacic, according to reports. (Daily Star)

Leicester are in talks with Brazilian and Gremio striker Luan Vieira, valued at £20m. (Daily Express)

DEL BOSQUE LEAVES SPAIN POST

Vicente del Bosque has resigned as Spain head coach after eight years in the role.

The 65-year-old, who led his country to victory at the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, was expected to step down after Spain crashed out of Euro 2016 at the last-16 stage on Monday, losing 2-1 to Italy at the Stade de France in Paris.

Spain's poor showing in France followed on from their group stage exit at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, where they were the first nation to be eliminated.

Del Bosque announced his decision to leave his post on Spanish radio on Thursday evening.

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' TONIGHTS SHOWDOWN ' 8PM


Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard

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BREAKING NEWS

Manchester City have completed the signing of Nolito from Celta Viga after triggering his £13.8million release clause.

" THE SUN "

Pep Guardiola is in advanced talks to bring Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara to Manchester City.


Head of Team Sky Sir Dave Brailsford has been targeted by the FA as they search for the new England manager.


Sam Allardyce and Steve Bruce both want to manage England now as the FA steps up the big hunt.


Ryan Giggs has backed Louis van Gaal to take charge of England alongside Gareth Southgate.


Poland Euro 2016 star Kamil Grosicki could be on his way to Everton from Stade Rennais.


Dimitri Payet's agent expects the playmaker to stay at West Ham this summer, despite strong interest from Real Madrid.


Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 hero Darren Randolph will be allowed to leave West Ham this summer.


Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is plotting a move for wantaway Newcastle striker Moussa Sissoko.

" THE INDEPENDENT "


England consider Glenn Hoddle as their next manager

Friday 1st July 2016

Glenn Hoddle's controversial departure from the England manager's job in 1999 will not preclude him being considered by the FA as an interim successor to Roy Hodgson, with Arsene Wenger expected to follow Gareth Southgate in ruling himself out of the running for the position