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Football rumours: Manchester City close to £86m Josef Gvardiol deal

Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol is on the brink of a record move to Manchester City, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 21-year-old defender will cost the Champions League winners £86 million (€100 million) from RB Leipzig.

Man Utd’s Harry Kane alternatives, Tottenham want James Maddison in Ange Postecoglou’s rebuild – Paper Round

Man Utd’s alternatives to Kane Manchester United are extending their search for a striker beyond Harry Kane with a deal for the Tottenham forward looking increasingly unlikely this summer, the Daily Mail reports. Spurs are adamant Kane is not for sale despite having just one year remaining on his contract, and while that stance could be tested by a substantial offer, United – like Real Madrid given Karim Benzema is departing – are also looking elsewhere given that it could take more than £100m to sway Daniel Levy and Spurs.

Premier League: Granit Xhaka Scores Twice In Potential Arsenal Farewell

Granit Xhaka marked his potential farewell appearance for Arsenal with two goals as the Premier League runners-up finished the season with a 5-0 rout of Wolves on Sunday. Xhaka is reportedly set to join German club Bayer Leverkusen in the close-season after seven years in north London. If the Swiss midfielder does leave the Emirates Stadium, he went out on a high after scoring twice in the first half. While Xhaka's impending departure had yet to be confirmed, the huge cheer that greeted his name before kick off added to the feeling this was his final Arsenal outing. The supporters' fond farewell was evidence of Xhaka's remarkable turnaround after he infamously swore at the crowd during a 2019 match with Crystal Palace - an incident that saw him stripped of the captaincy.