Football rumours: Four clubs battle to sign Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse

Newcastle, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa are all keen on the England international.
Football rumours: Four clubs battle to sign Southampton’s James Ward-Prowse

By PA Sport Staff

Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse is likely to leave the club this summer after their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship, with four clubs vying for his signature.

Newcastle, Wolves, West Ham and Aston Villa are all keen to sign the England international who is valued at around £40million, The Sun says.

Declan Rice has reportedly declared he wants to stay in the Premier League, ruling out a move to Bayern Munich, with Arsenal and Manchester United best placed to land the West Ham captain, according to the Daily Mail.

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Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could leave the club for the Premier League (Steve Welsh, PA)

The Sun says former Australia and current Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou could be announced as Tottenham’s new manager as early as next week.

Brighton’s £30million bid for defender Levi Colwill, who was on loan at the club, has been rejected by Chelsea, the Daily Mail said.

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Napoli’s Victor Osimhen could land in the Premier League this summer (Mike Egerton, PA)

Victor Osimhen: Newcastle have joined Manchester United in the race for the 24-year-old Nigerian striker, who currently plays for Serie A winners Napoli.

Rasmus Hojlund: Manchester United have targeted the 20-year-old Atalanta striker who reportedly has a £52million price tag.

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