Football rumours: Manchester City close to £86m Josef Gvardiol deal

Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol is on the brink of a record move to Manchester City, according to the Daily Telegraph. The 21-year-old defender will cost the Champions League winners £86 million from RB Leipzig.

Nottingham Forest face competition from Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli for former Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos. The Greek international, 25, will cost Forest between £13 million and £17 million from Stuttgart.

Jesse Lingard and Sergio Ramos are the latest players linked with a move to Inter Miami, according to the Daily Mirror. Former Manchester United and Nottingham Forest midfielder Lingard, 30, has been training with the MLS side while Ramos, 37, is a reported target after leaving Paris St Germain.

Premier League new boys Luton have been linked with a move for Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23. The Daily Mail reports Luton are in talks with Birmingham about the ex-Manchester United youngster.

Social media round-up

Mason Mount will undergo medical tests on Monday and then he’s finally gonna sign five year deal as new Manchester United player. #MUFC

Contract until June 2028 — it will also include an option to extend until June 2029.

£55m plus £5m to Chelsea. Statement this week. pic.twitter.com/LJrOlex32x

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 2, 2023

Newcastle line up £30m Champions League star as Eddie Howe acts quickly after missing out on Szoboszlai transfer https://t.co/x6OCMB8O4g

— The Sun Football (@TheSunFootball) July 2, 2023

Players to watch

Tyler Adams: West Ham have approached Leeds about the American midfielder, 24, according to the Yorkshire Evening Post.