Hammers set for triple swoop

West Ham are closing in on a triple swoop for Aaron Wan-Bissaka and attacking duo Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug.

Leeds transfer fears erased

Sean Dyche has eased Leeds United’s transfer fears over losing Wilfried Gnonto to Everton.

The Toffees caused mayhem at Elland Road last year when they made a move for the Italian winger, 20, on the eve of the Championship season.

And fears had been mounting that Everton were set to revive their interest in Gnonto having failed to lure him away 12 months ago.

Boss Dyche has managed to bring in five new signings already this summer despite their precarious financial situation.

But with cash still tight at Goodison Park following last season’s two charges for breaching profitability and sustainability rules (PSR), Dyche admits that his business looks to be over for the summer window.

He said: “We are doing our best with the finance available to construct what we hope is a side that can keep growing and adding some of these players shows a sign of that.

“But it is a squad we want to keep growing and while it is stretched at the minute, as they come together, they are all going to be part of that.”

McTominay transfer update

Fulham have launched a new £20million bid to sign Scott McTominay from Manchester United.

Blues accept Gallagher bid

Chelsea have accepted a bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher.

Gallagher, 24, has just one year remaining on his current deal with his future in West London in doubt.

He turned down TWO offers of a new contract this summer.

The latest was a three-year deal – two years plus the option of a third – that would have put him in line with Chelsea’s top-earning midfielders.

But now the Blues are waiting for Gallagher to make a decision on his future with Atletico ready to pay around £34million for his signature.

Klopp hints at future

Jurgen Klopp revealed he won’t be returning to management any time soon after his emotional departure from Liverpool.

The German said at the International Coaches’ Congress in Wurzburg, Germany: “As of today, that’s it for me as a coach.

“I didn’t quit on a whim, but it was a general decision. I’ve also coached the best clubs in the world.

“Maybe we can talk about it again in a few months. I still want to work in football and help people with my experience and contacts. Let’s see what else there is for me.

“At the moment, there is nothing at all in terms of jobs. No club, no country.

“A few people must not have heard this part [about the England job] and it would be the biggest loss of face in the history of football if I said, ‘I’ll make an exception for you now’.

“I’m going to do some work. I’m too young to only do padel tennis and [spend time with] grandchildren.

“Will that be coach again? I would actually rule that out at the moment. Let’s see what it will look like in a few months, but nothing is coming through at the moment.”

Arteta on Calafiori

Mikel Arteta has revealed his reasoning for adding Riccardo Calafiori to his squad.

He said: “It was the numbers. We only had six defenders in the backline and at this level you have to be really lucky to sustain the season like this.

“We were, because William [Saliba] for example and Gabriel [Magalhaes] nearly played every minute, we played more than 50 per cent more minutes than the previous season.

“And if we are able to do that consistently over the next three or four years that’s a big question mark.

“Obviously you cannot just bet on that, that’s a big bet and we don’t want to take that bet.”