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KEVIN De Bruyne will stay at England soccer champions Manchester City for the coming season despite interest from Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Elsewhere, Chelsea have made an initial approach for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen, according to reports.
In other news, Atletico Madrid exile Joao Felix is on Aston Villa manager Unai Emery’s wishlist as he looks to bolster his attacking options.
Gil and Reguilon out
Bryan Gil and Sergio Reguilon have been left out of Tottenham’s tour to the Far East so they can seal moves elsewhere.
The Spanish pair are surplus to requirements under manager Ange Postecoglou so will not be joining their colleagues in Japan and South Korea over the next fortnight.
Winger Gil, 23, turned down a loan move to Brighton in January and has been a long-term target of Feyenoord.
Left-back Reguilon, 27, spent the first half of last season on loan at Manchester United and then was farmed out to Brentford in January.
Fraser Forster has also been left home as he continues to recover from a fractured foot.
While Rodrigo Bentancur, Gio Lo Celso, Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven will rejoin the squad closer to the start of the season after representing their countries in the latter stages of the Copa America and Euro 2024.
Guardiola on England job
Pep Guardiola has ruled out the possibility of him taking over England this summer.
“I’m really excited for this season. I’m really happy here. Like every season I needed a break. but I charge my batteries and I have the same energy like usual. I know the competition is coming. I’m completely focussed on that because of the respect I have for the organisation. I feel comfortable because of the quality of the human beings I have in the Manchester City squad. I like them, I love them. They’ve proved for many years how good they are,” Pep Guardiola.
More from Guardiola on De Bruyne
Pep Guardiola has confirmed Kevin De Bruyne will spend a 10th season at Manchester City.
The Etihad talisman has been the subject of interest from Saudi Arabia in recent months.
And he admitted in the close season the riches on offer were enough to support his family for generations to come.
But Guardiola told a press conference that the 33-year-old will not be going this summer.
Guardiola closed down a question about the Saudi Arabia interest in the Belgian and said: “No – Kevin isn’t leaving.”
Asked what his advice would be to any player who is thinking of leaving the Prem for Saudi or the MLS he said: “Listen to what their heart is telling them.
“Think of what would make them and their family happy – and their life be good.”
Victor Osimhen transfer boost
Napoli wantaway star Victor Osimhen’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain is on the brink of collapse.
Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano reported that under the current conditions, the deal is not happening.
However, Osimhen’s Premier League suitors would still need to match his £109.5million release clause.
The breakdown of talks has opened the door for the likes of Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United.
PSG eye Jadon Sancho
Paris Saint-Germain are actively looking to sign Manchester United ace Jadon Sancho this summer.
According to Sky Sports, there has been no formal approach yet but PSG are exploring the possibility of a deal for Sancho.
Juventus and Borussia Dortmund remain keen on the winger but can’t meet United’s valuation.
An unnamed Premier League club has also shown interest in the England international.
The 24-year-old is back training with the first team and is expected to fly to the US with the rest of the squad for pre-season.
Chelsea target Filip Jorgensen
Chelsea have made an initial approach for Villarreal goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen.
The Blues are in the market for a new No1 after both Robert Sanchez and Djordje Petrovic failed to convince like previous starting keepers like Petr Cech and Thibaut Courtois.
The West Londoners’ new manager Enzo Maresca supposedly wants a goalkeeper comfortable with the ball at his feet.
Chelsea chiefs have identified Jorgensen and talks have begun with the player’s representatives, according to transfer insider Fabrizio Romano.
The Denmark Under-21 international played 37 times for Villarreal last season and made 143 saves – which was more than any other keeper in LaLiga.
The 22-year-old reportedly has a £34million release clause. (www.thesun.co.uk)
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