talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Thursday’s papers and online…
Arsenal have hit out at captain Laurent Koscielny for refusing to take part in their pre-season tour of the United States to force a move away from the Emirates. – FULL STORY
The Gunners were given fresh hope of landing Wilfried Zaha when Crystal Palace launched their new away kit without the wantaway star. – FULL STORY
Romelu Lukaku did not train with the Manchester United squad on Thursday, which will do little to dampen speculation about his future amid links to Inter Milan. – FULL STORY
Sheffield Wednesday manager Steve Bruce has asked the Championship club for permission to speak to Newcastle United about becoming their new manager. (The Times)
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains confident he can pip Manchester City with a £75m deal for Leicester defender Harry Maguire. (Daily Mail)
Arsenal are prepared to add defenders Calum Chambers, Carl Jenkinson or midfielder Mohamed Elneny into any potential deal for Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha. (Daily Mirror)
The Gunners want to sign Barcelona winger Malcom, although they would have to make a bigger bid than Everton who have already offered £31.5m for the Brazilian. (The Sun)
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa is ‘ready to speak’ to Everton over a move back to the Premier League, as the Spain forward considers leaving Atletico Madrid. (The Sun)
Everton have also expressed an interest in signing in-demand Lille foreard Nicolas Pepe. The 24-year-old would cost the Toffees a club-record fee of about £58.5m. (Daily Telegraph)
West Ham have proposed a deal to sign Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain on a season-long loan. The Argentina forward spent the latter half of last season on loan at Chelsea, but only scored five goals. (Sky Sports Italia)
Manchester United target Mario Lemina has said he does not want to be playing for Southampton next season. (France Football)
Liverpool starlet Harry Wilson is a target for Aston Villa, Brighton, Bournemouth and Wolves after the 22-year-old’s brilliant loan spell at Derby last season. (Birmingham Mail)
Tottenham are stepping up their bid to sign Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on loan. (Daily Mirror)
But Arsenal could beat their north London rivals to the 22-year-old Spaniard. (Marca)
Roma are interested in Spurs defender Toby Alderweireld, who has a £25m release clause valid until 26 July. (Sky Sports)
Everton have had a €30m bid rejected by Juventusfor 19-year-old Italy striker Moise Kean. (Tuttosport)
Tottenham are leading Atletico Madrid in the race to sign 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Dani Olmo from Dinamo Zagrebin a £27m deal. (AS)
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