Transfer: Man City set to sign Kovacic from Chelsea

Manchester City are close to making Chelsea midfielder, Mateo Kovacic, their first summer signing and will step up their interest in Croatia teammate, Josko Gvardiol.

Fulham want to sign Manchester United midfielder, Fred, who has a year left on his contract.

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed the campaign to make dementia in football an industrial injury.

Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe is targeting Hertha Berlin forward, Derry Scherhant.

Crystal Palace are considering a £20 million move for Norwich defender, Andrew Omobamidele.

Leeds United winger, Crysencio Summerville, is wanted by Everton and Feyenoord.

Manchester United are hopeful of completing the signing of Welsh defender Gemma Evans.

West Ham are refusing to budge on their British-record fee for Declan Rice.

Heung-Min Son has no interest in quitting Tottenham for a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia.

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Everton could swoop for Crystal Palace keeper, Sam Johnstone, as they fear losing England No 1 Jordan Pickford to Manchester United.

Kalvin Phillips has vowed to fight for his place at Manchester City after a difficult first season.

Robert Page has been backed to stay as Wales manager despite their shocking Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.

Darren Moore was warned he faced the sack at Sheffield Wednesday before the playoff final.

Crystal Palace have considered candidates including Graham Potter for their manager job, but are still expected to persuade Roy Hodgson to stay.

England are still waiting to find out where September’s Euro 2024 qualifier against Ukraine will be hosted.

Benfica are in talks with Wolves to keep forward Goncalo Guedes on loan for another season.

Fulham are demanding £60 million for midfielder Joao Palhinha.

Crystal Palace and Fulham have been offered a chance to sign Aster Vranckx from Wolfsburg.

Roma are interested in taking West Ham flop, Gianluca Scamacca, back to Italy.

Brighton have won the race to sign Anderlecht goalkeeper, Bart Verbruggen.

Nottingham Forest are keen on a reunion with goalkeeper Dean Henderson.

Brendan Rodgers has been handed a huge £30 million transfer kitty to satisfy his ambitions in Scotland and Europe.

Bolton Wanderers have made Australia international Keanu Baccus one of their top summer targets.

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