Enzo Maresca has agreed to become the new Chelsea boss.
The Leicester manager will quit the Foxes and pen a five-year deal at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues will pay Leicester £10m in compensation to get the deal over the line.
Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Shabab are looking for a new striker and have two former Arsenal stars on their list.
According to L'Equipe, Al-Shabab are working on convincing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to swap Marseille for the Middle East.
While it's also said that the Saudi club have put Alexandre Lacazette, who is currently plying his trade at Lyon, on their list too.
Aston Villa are reportedly hoping to hijack Real Sociedad's loan move for PSG midfielder Carlos Soler.
Foot Mercato claim that Sociedad are pushing to get a loan deal for the Spaniard over the line.
But Villa and Villarreal are also waiting in the wings to pounce.
Kalvin Phillips could be given another shot to prove himself in the Premier League after a disastrous spell on loan at West Ham.
The midfielder has struggled to fit in at Man City since his £45m move from Leeds in 2022.
But given his superb form at Leeds prior to the move, one Premier League team is keen to take a punt on signing him on loan.
But according to Sky Sports, Phillips is in line for another second chance with Everton interested in signing him.
Phillips could again be available on loan with City facing a struggle to shift the player permanently.
A return to Leeds has however been deemed unlikely after their play-off final loss to Southampton.
The managerial merry-go-round continues as Chelsea edge closer to replacing Mauricio Pochettino.
The Blues have been linked with Leicester boss Enzo Maresca and the deal now looks like it is going to be completed.
Guardian reporter Jacob Steinberg has claimed that Chelsea are "very close" to finalising a five-year deal with the tactician who was Pep Guardiola's former assistant.
It's claimed that the deal "should be finalised soon" with Leicester due a chunk of compensation for losing their gaffer.
Jean-Clair Todibo has confirmed that he has held talks with Manchester United and Tottenham.
The Nice centre-back has long been linked with a move to the Premier League and has been touted to finally make the switch this summer.
And when asked about his future in an interview with the Telegraph, Todibo steered away from going into any detail but admitted to having conversations with United and Spurs.
Honestly, I don't want to talk about [my future] because of my respect for the fans here and the club also. But we had a little discussion, for sure.
I was 18 when I went to Barcelona. Now I am 24, I am married, I have two kids. My mind is different.
I am a national team player. I have to think a little bit more. The life that I want to have means I'm much more thoughtful about what I do.
My ambition is to play in the best competitions in the world and try to be the best version of me. Try to be the best defender, for sure, that I can be.
Jean-Clair Todibo
Xavi Simons reportedly has his heart set on a move to Barcelona.
The PSG starlet, who has been on loan with RB Leipzig, has been attracting a lot of interest from the Premier League and across Europe.
Mundo Deportivo claim that Barcelona, Leipzig, Bayern Munich, Chelsea, Newcastle and Manchester United are all interested in signing the rising star.
But they also claim that Simons "dreams" of playing for Barcelona and would prioritise a move to the Catalan club over his other suitors.
Reports elsewhere have suggested that PSG have no intention of letting the 21-year-old leave on a permanent deal after he scored 10 goals and registered 15 assists in all competitions this season.
A number of Premier League clubs are reportedly interested in signing Birmingham City starlet Menzi Mazwi.
Football Insider have claimed that the 18-year-old is attracting interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham.
It's said that Birmingham have offered the teenager a new three-year deal, but he is yet to put pen to paper.
Birmingham's shock relegation could mean that Mazwi would cost as little as £300,000.
Bundesliga duo Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig are reportedly also interested in the Welsh U19 international who is yet to make his professional debut for Birmingham.
Newcastle United have cooled their interest in out-of-favour Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale.
The Gunners are looking to move on the England international after Mikel Arteta replaced him in between the sticks with David Raya this season.
And while Newcastle had been strongly linked with a move for Ramsdale, the Mail Online claim they have since “cooled” that interest.
The Magpies are said to be unwilling to fork out the £30m that Arsenal are reportedly asking for.
West Ham have reportedly agreed a deal to sign Brazilian centre-back Fabricio Bruno from Flamengo.
Fabrizio Romano reports that the 28-year-old is heading to East London this summer after the two clubs made a verbal agreement over the deal.
The Hammers are said to be ready to pay £10.2m for the defender with an additional £1.3m in add-ons to make him the first signing under new boss Julen Lopetegui.
Everton are demanding a mega fee for centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite.
The rising star has been called up to Gareth Southgate's 33-man preliminary training squad for Euro 2024 this summer and has been attracting a lot of interest from Premier League clubs.
Manchester United are one outfit who have been linked with a move for the 21-year-old.
But if the Red Devils are to get their man then they will have to fork out a whopping £80m, accoring to the Daily Star.
The Toffees are said to be demanding £80m for Branthwaite, while Man Utd are hoping they can get the deal done for a fee of around £60m.
Kevin De Bruyne is open to extending his stay at Manchester City.
That's after rumours linked him with a move to the MLS.
The 32-year-old will now seek talks with the club to resolve his future, according to The Times.
Brighton are set to target Graham Potter again, according to The Guardian.
The Englishman left them in 2022 to join Chelsea.
His replacement, Roberto De Zerbi, left the club at the end of this season.
Brighton had targeted Kieran McKenna, but he is set to remain at Ipswich.
Kieran McKenna snubbed Chelsea in order to stay at Ipswich, according to The Guardian.
The Northern Irishman extended his contract with the club he has earned back-to-back promotions with and is set to become one of the highest paid managers in the Premier League - according to The Guardian.
Chelsea hope that they will finalise a deal to appoint Enzo Maresca by the weekend, according to The Daily Mail.
Maresca led The Foxes to promotion this year.
It's believed that Chelsea have activated his release clause of £9million.
Chelsea have made an offer for free agent Tosin Adarabioyo according to Sky Sports.
The defender looked set to sign for Newcastle but that has been hijacked at the final minute.
Spurs and Monaco have also shown interest in the defender in the past.
Borussia Dortmund are open to selling forward Karim Adeyemi.
The 22-year-old has three goals in 21 Bundesliga appearances this season.
He is attracting interest from English clubs according to Sky Sports Germany.
Hansi Flick's appointment as new Barcelona boss appears to be imminent.
He will fly to the Catalan capital on Wednesday to sign the deal.
His contract is until June 2026, according to Fabrizio Romano.
Unai Emery has signed a new contract at Aston Villa.
The extension will see him stay for another five years.
Emery led Aston Villa to fourth-place this season in the Premier League to secure Champions League football at Villa Park.
He also reached the semi-final of the Conference League.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson has emerged as a target for the Saudi League, according to the Daily Mail.
They would open the bidding with a £25million offer for the 30-year-old.
Ederson struggled with injury towards the end of the season, with his back-up, Stefan Ortega, deputising ably.
Newly promoted Ipswich are set to keep Kieran Mckenna as the boss edges closer to a new deal, reports suggest.
According to The Athletic, McKenna will end speculation on his future by committing to a new long-term contract at Ipswich.
The Northern Irishman has led the Tractor Boys to back-to-back promotions.
Consequently, he has become highly coveted by a number of Premier League outfits who are either without a manager or are considering their options.
He was reported to have talked with Manchester United as the 38-year-old eyed up a return to his former side.
Enzo Maresca is considered among the most exciting young coaches on the planet.
Going from a forgotten Football League youngster to working under Pep Guardiola and now Chelsea's top managerial target.
The 44-year-old Italia worked under Pep in the 2022/23 season when City won the Trebele.
He then took over relegated Leicester last summer and made an immediate impact, with the Foxes winning the Championship title.
Afam Lallana is holding talks with Southampton over a stunning return to St Mary's after his former club's Premier League promotion.
The 36-year-old was spotted in the Royal Box at Wembley cheering his old team on as he prepares to become a free agent with his contract at Brighton running out on June 30.
According to The Telegraph, the playmaker is already in the frame to come back to the Hampshire outfit a decade after his departure.
That would make the former England international Russell Martin's first Premier League signing ahead of next season.
Chelsea have requested official permission to speak to Enzo Maresca.
The Blues have asked the Championship title winners to speak to their boss about becoming their new manager.
Sun Sport understands that Maresca is close to leaving Leicester with talks between him and Chelsea at an advanced stage.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake will have to pay £10m compensation to get their man.
Manchester United and Arsenal are targeting Rennes wonderkid Desire Doue ahead of the summer transfer window.
According to The Mail, United and the Gunners have both asked about the playmaker and that could spark an intense bidding war.
Rennes will demand over £35million with substantial add-ons from his suitors this summer.
As the Ligue 1 side have attracted interest from also Tottenham, Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen and Borussia Dortmund.
