The Lilywhites brace themselves for their star forward's exit, while they monitor the situation of a Portuguese midfielder in Munich. Join us for the round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Thursday.
LAFC determined to sign Son
The MLS made a real coup in attracting Rodrigo De Paul to Inter Miami. Now, plans are underway to add another marquee name to the league this summer.
According to The Athletic, Los Angeles FC is “pushing hard” to sign Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min. Talks continue and the hope in L.A. is that the South Korean superstar will be convinced to join the team for the rest of the 2025 season and beyond. He seems to be outside Thomas Frank's plans at Spurs. Should he sign with LAFC, Son would be reunited with former teammate Hugo Lloris. Whispers Rating: 4/5
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Spurs interested in Palhinha
After impressing at London outfit Fulham, Joao Palhinha earned a big-money move to Bayern Munich last summer. However, under Vincent Kompany, the Portugal international has struggled for regular minutes.
Journalist Florian Plettenberg reveals that Spurs are monitoring Palhinha's situation at the club. The Bundesliga giants are open to considering an exit should a reasonable offer arrive for the 30-year-old defensive midfielder. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Napoli considering Grealish
Jack Grealish is not part of Pep Guardiola's plans heading into the new season. Manchester City have been trying to get rid of their £100million signing since the start of the summer, but so far, they've had little luck.
As per Corriere dello Sport, Grealish is one of several left-sided players being considered by Napoli, who are still looking for a high-profile winger. It has been reported that the Premier League side have slapped a £40million asking price on the Englishman. The Partenopei have already signed ex-City star Kevin De Bruyne this summer. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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West Ham trying to sign Wilson
Callum Wilson is a free agent after turning down Newcastle United's pay as you play deal. Now, he could end up playing for their Premier League rivals.
A report in Chronicle claims West Ham United are in talks with the 33-year-old striker over a free transfer. The Hammers tried to sign the England international last summer as well but couldn't find an agreement with Newcastle over a fee. Wilson had an injury-laden campaign, managing just two Premier League starts under Eddie Howe. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Two Premier League clubs fight for Luiz
West Ham are also in the market for a new midfielder. According to The Sun, they will rival Everton in the race to sign Douglas Luiz from Juventus.
It is understood that Graham Potter is tracking the 27-year-old Brazilian, who has failed to settle in Italy and wants to quit Juve. The Old Lady favour the idea of a permanent deal for the defensive midfielder. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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