Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd to leave Tottenham stunned by hijacking £51m Serie A swoop amid Kim defeat; West Ham want Chelsea forward to replace Scamacca

Manchester United have set their sights on an alternative Serie A star after admitting defeat in the race for Kim Min-jae, and it could see them rival Tottenham, West Ham are hoping a Chelsea striker will be able to replace Gianluca Scamacca, while Monday’s Euro Paper Talk includes Paris Saint-Germain hoping to land a big-name Tottenham ace.

MAN UTD, TOTTENHAM POISED FOR TRANSFER TUSSLE

Man Utd and Tottenham appear set to battle it out for the signing of a top-class Serie A defender after Erik ten Hag’s side missed out on Napoli’s Kim Min-jae.

Ten Hag recently decided on Kim as his ideal signing to improve Man Utd’s centre-back ranks. The South Korea international was expected to move to Old Trafford, where he would have rivalled Lisandro Martinez and Raphael Varane for a starting spot.

There were even claims that the move was a ‘done deal’ between Man Utd and Napoli. However, Bayern got involved in the chase for Kim last week and have snatched the player from Man Utd’s grasp.

According to the latest from transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano, Kim will become a Bayern player in the near future unless any of his other potential suitors come in with a lucrative contract offer at the last minute.

But it does not look like Man Utd will do that as they have identified two French defenders as alternative signings. And now, Juventus’ Gleison Bremer can be added to that list.

Bremer was linked with Tottenham and Chelsea last summer, but he went on to join Juventus from Torino instead.

However, the Brazilian may finally end up in the Premier League this summer. On June 8, Italian outlet Calciomercato revealed how Spurs had been in contact with Bremer’s agent over a potential move.

And now, that same source have come back with a big update on Bremer’s future. They reveal how Man Utd could scupper Spurs’ plans as the Red Devils are ‘particularly interested’ in signing the player, while Chelsea are keeping tabs on him too.

Ten Hag keen on Brazil international

Man Utd have come to the realisation Kim will not be moving to Old Trafford and have instead decided that Bremer would be a great alternative.

As per WhoScored, Bremer registered the most interceptions and clearances per game of any Juventus player this term. He also managed the second-highest amount of blocks per match.

Not only are Bremer’s stats good, but he also has experience playing at a high level, having featured for Juve in the Champions League and won three caps for the Brazil national team. Plus, at 26 Bremer is heading into his peak years.

Juve do not want to lose Bremer, but if a major offer comes in this summer they will simply have to consider it. As such, they have set their asking price at €60m (£51m).

Should both English sides match Bremer’s price tag, then he will likely get to decide between them. This will likely leave Spurs disappointed as they cannot offer him any kind of European football, whereas Man Utd have qualified for next season’s Champions League.

CHELSEA MAN WANTED BY WEST HAM

West Ham hope to sign Armando Broja from London rivals Chelsea if Gianluca Scamacca heads back to Italy by linking up with Roma. (Roma Giallorossa)

Erling Haaland tried to convince Jude Bellingham to sign for Manchester City, while Jordan Henderson spoke with the 19-year-old about joining Liverpool. However, Bellingham had already decided he only wanted a Real Madrid move next. (Fabrizio Romano)

Journalist Jonathan Johnson ‘is not convinced’ Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey is ready to join Arsenal, although he’s still making a big impression across Europe with his performances in Turkey. (CaughtOffside)

Liverpool are ‘ready to lunge’ for exciting Lecce teenager Patrick Dorgu. The left-back is highly rated in Italy and currently plays for Denmark U19s at international level. (Calciomercato)

Bournemouth are making progress in their talks to sign Justin Kluivert from Roma. Kluivert has already given Bournemouth the green light to sign him. (AS Roma Live)

Kai Havertz is ‘very close’ to joining Arsenal from Chelsea in a deal which is expected to be worth £68m. Arsenal have ‘almost agreed’ personal terms with the attacker. (Florian Plettenberg)

PSG IN BLOCKBUSTER TOTTENHAM RAID

Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is pushing to sign Harry Kane from Tottenham. The England striker could replace Kylian Mbappe, who appears set for a move to Real Madrid. (Le Parisien)

Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has agreed personal terms with Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli. The transfer should reach completion this week. (Fabrizio Romano)

While Mendy is poised to leave Chelsea, forward Nicolas Jackson is moving closer to joining the Blues. Chelsea have agreed to pay his €35m (£30m) release clause, while the player will travel to London this week for his medical. (AS)

Lazio will soon enter negotiations with Napoli to try and sign Polish midfielder Piotr Zielinski. (Daniele Longo)

Barcelona are on the cusp of capturing striker Vitor Roque from Athletico Paranaense, who has previously been a target for Arsenal and Chelsea. (Marca)

Newcastle have sent Adrien Rabiot a contract offer in an attempt to beat Man Utd to the Juventus star’s signing. (Corriere dello Sport)

CHELSEA PLAYER ONLY WANTS ONE CLUB

Romelu Lukaku will snub all offers from Saudi Arabian teams as he only wants to sign for Inter from Chelsea this summer. (Sky Sport Italia)

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has revealed he will not be sent out on loan next season. The Gunners must now decide whether to play him regularly or sell him. (various)

Morocco boss Walid Regragui has suggested midfielder Sofyan Amrabat will soon ‘sign for a new club’. Tottenham are interested, but Atletico Madrid are the current favourites. (Football Espana)

Rangers have been told they will have to pay more than €6m (£5m) to sign loanee Malik Tillman on a permanent basis. This comes after parent club Bayern cancelled the initial purchase option. (Kicker)

Kyle Walker is in ‘advanced talks’ with Bayern after deciding he wants to join the German champions from Manchester City. (Sky Sport Germany)