LIVE! Transfer news and rumours: Bayern planning third Kane bid
Hello and welcome to Sports Mole's live coverage of the latest transfer news and rumours from around the world of football on Saturday, July 22.
Stick with us below to keep up to date with all of today's transfer rumours and done deals.
Key events
Chelsea 'to consider move for Kylian Mbappe'
Chelsea may reportedly make an approach for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe if they consider a deal to be feasible.
Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital have, so far, endured a summer largely focused on facilitating as many sales as possible in order to meet FFP regulations.
As it stands, 13 players from last season's squad are no longer present, 10 departing on permanent deals, David Datro Fofana going out on loan to Union Berlin and each of Denis Zakaria and Joao Felix returning to Juventus and Atletico Madrid respectively.
Further departures will occur in due course, yet Mauricio Pochettino has acknowledged that he is keen to add to the signings of Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson as soon as possible.
Arteta keen to keep Partey at Arsenal this summer
Mikel Arteta has revealed that he would prefer to retain the services of midfielder Thomas Partey for 2023-24.
The Gunners have enjoyed a productive period in the transfer market of late, signing each of Jurrien Timber, Declan Rice and Kai Havertz for a combined total of in excess of £200m.
Reports have indicated that Arteta would like to add further players to his squad, yet the Spaniard would also need to oversee a number of departures for the club to retain a positive position with FFP.
Some exits look more of an inevitability than others with the likes of Nicolas Pepe and Folarin Balogun leaving the Emirates Stadium expected to help free up space on the wage bill and generate funds.
Pochettino reveals ideal Chelsea squad size for next season
Mauricio Pochettino has revealed that he does not want any more than 25 players in his Chelsea squad for the 2023-24 campaign.
When the Argentine agreed to become the new head coach, he was faced with a group of more than 30 players, as well as prospects returning from loan spells that could break into the senior setup.
As it stands, the squad has been reduced by 13 players, permanent new homes being found for 10 of those players, a loan spell at Union Berlin being secured for David Datro Fofana and each of Denis Zakaria and Joao Felix returning to their parent clubs.
Christopher Nkunku and Nicolas Jackson have been signed to boost the club's numbers in the final third, but Pochettino has reiterated on more than one occasion that he wants to add further fresh faces in other areas of the pitch.
Transfer rumours: Zaha to return to Palace, Sabitzer to Dortmund, Savage to leave Man United
Crystal Palace are reportedly becoming increasingly confident of their chances of re-signing Wilfried Zaha.
The 30-year-old left the Eagles when his contract expired at the end of June, and there has been a host of speculation surrounding his future in recent weeks.
According to the Evening Standard, Zaha has four main proposals on the table, but he has not received any attention from 'any of Europe's most powerful clubs' despite the fact that he is available for free.
The report claims that Palace are confident of bringing the Ivory Coast international back to Selhurst Park, having offered him a contract worth £200,000 a week.
Bayern Munich 'planning third offer for Harry Kane'
Bayern Munich are reportedly preparing to launch a third offer for Harry Kane, with the German champions determined to sign the Tottenham Hotspur centre-forward this summer.
The 29-year-old has entered the final year of his contract at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium and is currently being heavily linked with a move away from his North London club.
Manchester United are thought to have identified the forward as their leading target earlier this year, but it soon became clear that Spurs chairman Daniel Levy would not be selling to a domestic rival.
Meanwhile, talk of a potential move to Real Madrid has cooled, with Bayern emerging as the favourites to secure the England captain's signature during the current market.
Welcome!
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