Guardiola wants Kroos reunion at Man City
Pep Guardiola wants to reunite with Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos this summer, according to Don Balon .
Kroos is a target of Jose Mourinho and Manchester United this summer, but Guardiola does not want to miss a chance to work with him again, having previously won a title together in Pep’s first season at Bayern Munich.
Pochettino to sell five first-team players
Tottenham manager Maurico Pochettino wants more transfer funds this summer and will part with five first-team players in order to generate more, according to the Mirror .
The Spurs boss wants club chairman Daniel Levy to back him with a relaxed wage budget and more money in order to attract more quality players to the team.
Pochettino has green-lit the sale of Toby Alderweireld, Danny Rose, Mousa Dembele, Fernando Llorente and Moussa Sissoko.
Conte’s expensive backroom staff delays his sacking
Chelsea will have to pay out nine members of Antonio Conte’s backroom staff if they decide to sack their manager at the end of season, reports the Daily Mail .
That fact, combined with the belief no one on the staff was capable of taking over mid-season with Chelsea trying to salvage Champions League qualification, led Conte to surviving the league season.
It may also influence the choice of a successor, as Maurizio Sarri is seen as a cheaper and less complicated option compared to Luis Enrique, who is more expensive also has extensive staff demands.
Guardiola asks for Zaha updates
Pep Guardiola has asked to be kept up to date with the situation regarding Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, according to the Daily Star .
Zaha has stated his desire to remain with the club after they avoided relegation this season.
However, Guardiola wants to know if Zaha changes his mind, and is prepared to make a £50 million offer if that comes to pass.
Chelsea interested in Pochettino
Chelsea hope to take advantage of potential discord between Tottenham Mauricio Pochettino and chairman Daniel Levy to lure the Spurs boss to the Blues, reports the Sun .
Pochettino has become frustrated by the lack of transfer expenditure and is aware of the interest at Stamford Bridge.
And Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich believes Pochettino is the right choice to replace Antonio Conte and bring stability to the club.
Premier League to open transfer window earlier
The Premier League transfer window is set to open this Thursday, two weeks earlier than normal, according to Sky Sports .
After last year’s summer window closed, England decided to end the transfer window two weeks earlier, closing it on August 9, rather than August 31.
But to bring it in line with FIFA regulations, the transfer window must also open earlier, with the league set to announce the change Wednesday and the window opening the next day.
Boca Juniors want Ospina
David Ospina is in the crosshairs of Argentina giants Boca Juniors as his Arsenal future is uncertain, reports the Sun .
The Argentine goalkeeper’s long-term outlook at the club is in question as the Gunners go through changes with Arsene Wenger’s departure.
And Ospina is seen as a possible replacement for Boca’s current No.1 Agustin Rossi.
West Ham talk with Fonseca
One day after David Moyes’ contract expired at West Ham, the club held talks with Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca, reports the Daily Mail .
Fonseca and his agent Jorge Mendes met with Hammers chairman David Sullivan at Sullivan’s home in Essex on Monday.
West Ham are also believed to be interested in former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, but rate the younger Fonseca higher.
Allardyce to be sacked in next 48 hours
Everton manager Sam Allardyce is set to be sacked in the next two days as the club line up Marco Silva as his replacement, reports the Guardian .
Allardyce will meet with Everton majority shareholder Farhad Moshiri this week, where it is expected he will be relieved of his duties.
The Toffees are then to turn to former Watford boss Silva, who was their first choice in the fall after the club sacked Ronald Koeman.
Rooney deal nearing finish line
Wayne Rooney and D.C. United could finalize a deal for the attacker later this week or early next week, according to the Washington Post .
The two sides have ironed out any major issues and while minor things continue to be discussed, Rooney is looking likely to visit Washington D.C. in the next two weeks for “closing meetings” and complete a physical.
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