Manchester United are considering signing Matthijs de Ligt, while Chelsea are preparing a fresh bid for Alexander Isak.

England captain Harry Kane believes that the fans are fully behind the team and manager Gareth Southgate as they prepare for their Euro 2020 campaign. Speaking ahead of their opening match against Croatia, Kane expressed his confidence in the squad’s strength and unity. He stated, “We are a very strong group, and we feel the support from the fans. We know they are behind us and behind the manager. We are ready to give our all and make them proud.”

Manchester United have retained their interest in Bayern Munich central defender Matthijs de Ligt. The Dutch defender previously played under United target Erik ten Hag at Ajax, and a reunion could be on the cards. The Independent reports that United are considering De Ligt as part of their search for central-defensive reinforcements this summer. Although no offer has been submitted yet, De Ligt has been on United’s radar for some time. With the club in need of defensive options, the 21-year-old could be a valuable addition to their squad.

Newcastle United are facing a race against time to sell players before the Profit and Sustainability Rules deadline. The club is in discussions with Nottingham Forest and other clubs as they desperately try to avoid a penalty under the Premier League’s profitability and sustainability rules. Talks are underway regarding possible deals for players Yankuba Minteh and Elliot Anderson, with right-winger Anthony Elanga potentially joining Newcastle in return. The club needs to make sales before the June 30 deadline to avoid any points deduction. Minteh, who was signed last summer, and Anderson, a youth academy graduate, are both being considered for transfers to maximize Newcastle’s financial position.

Crystal Palace could be set to benefit financially from Lyon defender Jake O’Brien’s next move. West Ham, Wolverhampton Wanderers, and Everton are all interested in the Republic of Ireland international, and Palace included a sell-on clause when they sold him to Lyon last summer. The clause means that Palace will receive a percentage of any transfer fee Lyon receives for O’Brien. The exact amount Palace will recoup is unclear, but it could result in a significant cash windfall for the club. O’Brien’s impressive performances in Ligue 1 have attracted attention, and his return to the Premier League could prove lucrative for Palace.

Chelsea are reportedly willing to include Nicolas Jackson in a potential deal for Newcastle’s Alexander Isak. The Blues have expressed interest in the Swedish striker, who is valued at over £100 million. Given the high price tag, Chelsea may need to offer a player as part of the deal, and Jackson has been suggested. The Senegal international had a mixed first season at Stamford Bridge but finished strongly with impressive goal and assist contributions. Although Jackson is seen as an important player for Chelsea’s future, he could be sacrificed to secure the signing of Isak. However, Newcastle is reluctant to sell their key player despite financial issues surrounding profit and sustainability rules.