Rumour Has It: Beckham's Inter Miami makes Icardi offer
We round up the front and back pages across the world as Saturday sees the transfer rumour mill crank into gear again.
Published : Jun 15, 2019 16:40 IST
David Beckham is keen to make a splash when Inter Miami FC enters MLS in 2020.
And he has reportedly identified former Inter captain Mauro Icardi as a player to lead the club's attack in the United States.
Icardi is out of favour in Milan and could be set for a switch to the sunny beaches of south Florida.
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Inter outcast Mauro Icardi has received an offer from David Beckham's Inter Miami , according to Argentine news agency Telam.
Icardi was stripped of the Inter captaincy in 2018-19 and new head coach Antonio Conte is reportedly determined to sell the striker.
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With Icardi's future in Milan uncertain amid apparent interest from Serie A champion Juventus , a move to Miami for the 2020 season could tempt the 26-year-old and his family.
ROUND-UP
- Inter's determination to part with Mauro Icardi is so it can reportedly free up funds to sign Romelu Lukaku from Manchester United . However, Corriere dello Sport claims the Italian club has rejected the possibility of a player exchange as the Red Devils look to include centre-back Milan Skriniar in a potential swap deal.
- The Sun reports Arsenal is ramping up its efforts to raise funds by selling maligned playmaker Mesut Ozil . The Gunners failed to qualify for the Champions League again and Unai Emery is looking to continue his rebuild.
- LaLiga champion Barcelona is willing to offer €25million to sign Borussia Dortmund left-back Raphael Guerreiro , according to Sport. Barca wants to provide competition for Jordi Alba.
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- According to le10sport, Ligue 1 holder Paris Saint-Germain is interested in Ajax and Brazil star David Neres , who is on international duty at the Copa America. PSG has also reportedly made an enquiry for Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne , La Gazzetta dello Sport claims.
- The Daily Mail reports Tottenham is not looking to sign Sporting CP midfielder Bruno Fernandes , who is believed to be a target for Manchester United .