Gossip column: Kane, De Bruyne, Barton, Januzaj, Mourinho
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Manchester United have been told to forget about signing Harry Kane this summer, with Tottenham adamant they will not sell the 22-year-old striker. (Guardian), external
But United may have more luck in their pursuit of Barcelona's 29-year-old forward Pedro, who came off the bench to score a late winner in the Uefa Super Cup on Tuesday but has reportedly told the club he wants to leave. (Times - subscription required), external
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is considering a £22m bid for 25-year-old Sevilla midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak.(Daily Telegraph), external
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Manchester City want Kevin De Bruyne to say he wants to join them as they step up their interest in the 24-year-old Belgium playmaker. (Manchester Evening News), external
Chelsea are set to sign Augsburg left-back Abdul Rahman Baba, 21, for £17m. (Sun - subscription required), external
Sunderland will step up their attempt to sign Manchester United's 20-year-old winger Adnan Januzaj.(Sunderland Echo), external
West Ham have pulled out of a deal to sign former QPR midfielder Joey Barton, 32, after protests from the club's fans.(Mirror), external
Italian side Torino want to sign Manchester United's 27-year-old striker Javier Hernandez on loan with a view to a permanent transfer.(Mirror), external
German club Schalke say it would take an "astronomical offer" to convince them to sell 21-year-old midfielder Julian Draxler, who is a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.(Daily Star), external
Aston Villa are close to completing a £12m deal for Barcelona's 19-year-old winger Adama Traore.(Daily Mail), external
Liverpool striker Fabio Borini, 24, has accepted his Anfield career is over as a return to Serie A with Fiorentina moves closer.(Liverpool Echo), external
Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood, 25, is set to be rewarded for his consistent performances with a new long-term contract.(Birmingham Mail), external
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is reluctant to let Brazil midfielder Ramires, 28, leave Stamford Bridge amid interest from Juventus. (London Evening Standard), external
Everton manager Roberto Martinez says the Toffees will not panic buy "names" as a short-term measure. (Liverpool Echo), external
Former QPR manager Harry Redknapp believes Everton defender John Stones, 21, should be allowed to join Chelsea. (Talksport), external
West Ham co-chairman David Gold says the Hammers want to sign a new striker before the transfer window closes.(Sky Sports), external
QPR will offer 26-year-old striker Charlie Austin a new contract if no-one meets their £15m asking price before the transfer window closes. (London Evening Standard), external
Manchester United legend Bryan Robson has urged goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, to stay with the Red Devils for one final season.(Daily Express), external
Liverpool have not put Brazil international Lucas Leiva on the transfer list but will listen to offers for the 28-year-old midfielder.(Sky Sports), external
Bournemouth will hold talks with 18-year-old Barnsley defender Mason Holgate on Wednesday, but Newcastle and Everton have also made offers.(Daily Mail), external
Best of social media
Manchester United players travelled in style from Manchester to London for a kit launch, making the journey by helicopter. "Great way to travel," wrote United midfielder Ander Herrera on his Twitter page., external
With the start of the new Serie A season still more than a week away, Roma striker Gervinho has been spending some of his spare time enjoying the culture in the Italian capital. He posted a picture on his Instagram account, external showing him alongside a gladiator at The Colosseum. When in Rome...
And finally
Ever wondered what the Premier League managers looked like in their playing days? Well wonder no more... (Metro), external
A Swedish referee has started a Facebook page to explain decisions and attempt to "create an understanding for our occupation". (Guardian), external
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