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Arsenal have reportedly lined up Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana as a possible alternative if they fail to complete a deal for Declan Rice, according to the Daily Mail.
It is thought the 24-year-old France international would be available for around £30 million, though there have not yet been any concrete offers made.
Last week, we reported the Gunners had had their second bid for Rice worth £90m rejected by West Ham. That fell some way short of West Ham’s £120m valuation, though the club are open to sell for less if a player is included in the deal.
AC Milan make Chelsea star a priority target
AC Milan are reportedly keen on signing Chelsea’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek on a priority basis as Sandro Tonali is all set to leave the club for Newcastle United in the summer according to Evening Standard.
Chelsea could ask for a transfer fee of £25m although, Milan remain hopeful that they will reduce the asking price to £15m as the player is in the final year of his contract.
Hodgson agrees to stay on as Crystal Palace coach
Roy Hodgson took over as Crystal Palace coach in March after the sacking of Patrick Viera. The 75-year-old helped the Eagles avoid relegation and has now agreed to continue as their head coach for the 2023/24 season as per Sky Sports.
It has been reported that there is a ‘verbal agreement’ between the two parties as the deal is yet to be signed to keep the Englishman at Selhurst Park.
Vicario to undergo Spurs medical on Monday
Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario is due to undergo a medical at Tottenham on Monday, according to the Evening Standard. Sky Sports News understands a £17.2m deal has been fully agreed with the Serie A side for the 26-year-old to join Spurs. The Italian reportedly arrived in London on Sunday to finalise his move to become the first signing of the Ange Postecoglou era.
