Transfer: Juventus lead race to sign Lukaku, Mahrez agrees Saudi move

Romelu Lukaku will return to Chelsea on Tuesday – 24 hours after Mauricio Pochettino’s squad have flown to the United States for the club’s pre-season tour – with Juventus now leading the race to sign the striker.

Chelea are considering entering the race for Harry Maguire’s signature, with West Ham, Tottenham, and Newcastle all keen on the England defender.

Erik ten Hag is ready to axe ‘must-sell’ defenders Eric Bailly and Alex Telles this summer – and the Manchester United pair have not reported for pre-season training ahead of their potential exits from Old Trafford.

Chelsea are plotting a move for Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.

Brighton goalkeeper, Carl Rushworth, has joined the list of key loan targets for Championship side Swansea City.

Cole Palmer is being chased by two Manchester City old boys – Vincent Kompany of Burnley and Leicester’s Enzo Maresca.

Burnley will hand ‘keeper James Trafford a stunning £40,000-a-week contract as they bid to buy him from Manchester City.

Wolves are poised to make a third bid for Bristol City star Alex Scott after an offer worth over £20 million was rejected by the Championship club.

Roc Nation President, Michael Yormark, has dismissed suggestions that the agency are set to drop Romelu Lukaku.

Everton have seen a £15 million approach for Wilfried Gnonto knocked back by Leeds.

Manchester City winger, Riyad Mahrez, has agreed personal terms with Saudi Arabian club, Al Ahli, according to reports.

Napoli have reportedly opened talks with Tottenham over a loan move for Argentine playmaker Giovani Lo Celso.

Jon Dahl Tomasson is considering quitting Blackburn after being warned the club face a fire-sale.

Liverpool boss, Jurgen Klopp, is driving the club’s transfer interest in Sofyan Amrabat and has already met this year with the agent of the Fiorentina midfielder.

Manchester United are expected to agree personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper, Andre Onana on Monday, and the clubs are very close to finalising his transfer fee.

Chelsea duo, Omari Hutchinson and Harvey Vale, have been left out of the traveling squad for the U.S. pre-season tour to allow them to concentrate on securing loan moves away from the club.

Xavi Simons has departed PSV Eindhoven’s training camp to complete a move back to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Theo Zidane, the son of Zinedine Zidane, has renewed his contract with Real Madrid until June 2024.

West Ham are preparing to formalise their interest in Ajax defensive midfielder Edson Alvarez.

The Star

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