Tottenham Hotspur are throwing down the gauntlet with an audacious £85m bid for young French sensation Eli Junior Kroupi, sparking a thrilling transfer showdown that could change the face of the Premier League! Bournemouth's publicly declared reluctance to let the 20-year-old go has clearly not deterred Spurs' determination to land him, as per Talksport. This massive investment would send shockwaves through the North London club's ranks and fuel hopes of bolstering their attacking firepower.
Arsenal are meanwhile weighing up options for a new right-back, with West Ham's Aaron Wan-Bissaka emerging as a tantalising target, aged 28 though he may be. Teamtalk suggests that Wan-Bissaka could be on the radar if England international Ben White makes the Emirates exit this summer. Meanwhile, Liverpool and Chelsea have joined Manchester United in the frantic pursuit of Dutch starlet Crysencio Summerville, 24, as per Caught Offside.
Liverpool's new boss Andoni Iraola faces an early baptism by fire as he battles to keep hold of talented 17-year-old Mexican midfielder Gilberto Mora, who's already caught the attention of European heavyweights. Teamtalk reports that Old Trafford is among those vying for his signature. Chelsea, however, are focused on retaining their young talent, with plans to offer England Under-19 international Jesse Derry a new contract in a bid to ward off interest from Bayern Munich, as per Football Insider.
In other transfer news, Wolves are reportedly eyeing Croatian midfielder Niko Sigur, 22, following his World Cup appearances for Hadjuk Split. Sky Sports has the scoop. In the Championship, Stoke City are lining up a move for Norwegian striker Daniel Karlsbakk from Sarpsborg 08, who boasts an impressive 24 goals in 44 Eliteserien games. (Pete O'Rourke) Millwall have made enquiries about Peterborough United forward Kyrell Lisbie, 22, who signed a long-term contract with Posh just last April. Sky Sports has the inside track.
Bolton and Sheffield United are now part of the chase for Plymouth Argyle striker Bim Pepple, 23, who netted an impressive 18 goals last season, joining Portsmouth in their pursuit. The News reports on this exciting development. Bristol City have completed a deal for Romanian defender Lisav Eissat from Maccabi Haifa, with Sport 5 reporting that the new contract will keep him at the club for four years. QPR are also strengthening their goalkeeping options, reportedly eyeing Deportivo La Guaira's Cristopher Varela, 26, who is out of contract. And in a bonus transfer update, midfielder Barry Bannan could be on his way back to Sheffield Wednesday from Millwall on a free transfer, according to The Star.