What the papers say

West Ham are hoping to bring former Chelsea midfielder N’Golo Kante back from Saudi Arabia, according to The Guardian. Both sides are said to be showing a “willingness” to complete the deal to bring the 33-year-old back to the Premier League from Al-Ittihad for £20million.

Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. The Sun reports United want at least £40million for the 27-year-old having reportedly rejected an offer from Fulham.

Arsenal have shelved interest in Marc Guehi after Crystal Palace demanded more than £70million for the England defender, according to the Daily Mirror. Liverpool and Manchester United have both shown interest in the 24-year-old.

Everton are fighting to land winger Jesper Lindstrom, with the Daily Mirror saying Napoli are looking to offload the 24-year-old Denmark international. Other options being assessed by Everton include Leeds’ Wilfried Gnonto.

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Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg: Fulham could be readying a bid for the 28-year-old midfielder, according to Football Insider, after Tottenham told him he is “free to find a new club”.

Eddie Nketiah: Sky Sports reports Marseille are interested in signing the 25-year-old Arsenal striker.