Virgil van Dijk has won more aerial duels than any other player in the past two Premier League seasons (259).
Colossus. 🧱
Former England captain David Beckham will be knighted next week as part of the King's Birthday Honours.
Manchester United have made a first formal approach for Bryan Mbeumo but have seen their bid rebuffed by Brentford.
United are understood to have offered in the region of £45m for the player, with a further £10m in performance-related add-ons.
(Source: The Independent)
According to CaughtOffside, Newcastle United are interested in Chelsea and England winger Noni Madueke.
The 23-year-old joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in January 2023, having previously been part of the academy at fierce rivals Tottenham Hotspur.
(Source: Shoot .co .uk)
Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz is said to be keen on a return to the Premier League amid interest from Nottingham Forest.
The 27-year-old is said to “lean towards a return” to English football after something of a tough season in Serie A.
(Source: Nottinghamshire Live)
Crystal Palace hold strong interest in signing Burnley defender Maxime Esteve, having identified him as a priority target.
However, there could be competition for his signature, with Everton stepping up their interest, while the Bundesliga champions are also thought to be keen.
Wolves are in a three-way battle to sign Getafe midfielder Christantus Uche, who can also feature as a second striker or centre-forward.
Leeds United and Brentford are also keen on the player- he has a release clause in his current deal that can be triggered for £21 million.
Konstantinos Karetsas is still only 17, but he has already earned the nickname of ‘The Greek Messi’.
Arsenal are the latest top European club linked with Karetsas, with reports in Greece that the Gunners are “very close” to sealing a deal for him.
(Source: Evening Standard)
International Hammers 🌎
With Edson named in the Mexico squad to defend their Gold Cup crown, Fülle in action last night and both Tomáš and Andy harbouring ambitions for their respective nations, it's a busy international period for the Hammers.
(Source: West Ham United)
