What the papers say
Manchester United have reportedly made an initial offer to Real Madrid for defender Raphael Varane. The Manchester Evening News says United offered £50m for the 28-year-old, but the Spanish giants are believed to be holding out for £80m. The two sides remain in dialogue as the Red Devils seek a compromise.
Leicester are hoping midfielder Youri Tielemans will sign a new deal with the club in the summer, according to the Leicester Mercury. The 24-year-old has been linked with Liverpool, Manchester United and Juventus following an impressive season with the Foxes.
The Guardian reports Crystal Palace have made contact with former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre as they continue to seek Roy Hodgson’s replacement. The 63-year-old is believed to be interested in coaching in the Premier League, having been sacked by Dortmund in December, and is set to hold talks with Palace in the next few days.
Social media round-up
Chelsea ‘reach verbal agreement with Achraf Hakimi’ as Inter Milan make their demands https://t.co/smPkm7BJN8
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) June 17, 2021
Arsenal must stump up £60m for James Maddison with Leicester star ‘top of their list’https://t.co/sUYOmS4h1R pic.twitter.com/5fHA33BtLv
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) June 17, 2021
Players to watch
Conor Coady: Everton want to pursue the signature of the Wolves centre-back, according to Football Insider.
