Here are the latest transfer rumours and footballing news from across England and beyond:
Newcastle United’s possible deal for Hugo Ekitike is ‘back on’ after ‘positive contact’ with the striker’s agent. (Fabrizio Romano)
Leeds United receive a boost as Newcastle United aren’t willing to pay £30 million for winger, Jack Harrison. (Telegraph)
Everton’s sought-after forward, Richarlison, has turned down Arsenal, but he is willing to join Tottenham or Chelsea this summer. (UOL)
Arsenal’s first summer signing, Marquinhos, has posted on Instagram that he will forever be ‘made in Cotia’ after his transfer from Sao Paulo. (Marquinhos Instagram)
Aston Villa remain in talks with Ashley Young over a new contract, despite the 36-year-old appearing on a list by the Premier League of ‘released players’. (Express & Star)
Danny Ings is ‘happy’ at Aston Villa and an ‘integral’ part of Steven Gerrard’s side going forward, despite transfer links to Manchester United and Leeds United. (Sky Sports)
Rangers have made Sunderland striker, Ross Stewart, their ‘main top striking target’ this summer. (Northern Echo)
Manchester City’s hopes of signing Brighton’s Player of the Year, Marc Cucurella, have been boosted as the Seagulls target Porto left-back, Zaidu. (Daily Star)
And here’s the latest news from across the footballing world….
Australia have booked their ticket to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after the Socceroos beat Peru on penalties in the intercontinental play-off on Monday. (Socceroos Twitter)
France’s chances of retaining the UEFA Nations League are over after they were beaten 1-0 by Croatia on Monday in Paris. (Equipe de France Twitter)
The International Football Association Board (IFAB), who are football’s lawmakers, have discussed the possibility of introducing ‘kick-ins’ into the game, but there aren’t any plans to trail them yet. (BBC Sport)
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