Harry Kane is close to signing a new deal at Bayern Munich. The England striker, 33, has agreed a new deal in principle, and Bayern are finalising the paperwork on a contract extension until summer 2029, according to Sky Sports.
Elsewhere, Turkey midfielder Arda Guler, 21, has agreed a new contract at Real Madrid after summer interest from Arsenal and Manchester City, according to Teamtalk. English winger Jacob Murphy's current deal at Newcastle United runs until next summer, and the 31-year-old is close to agreeing a one-year extension, according to the Mail.
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott, 23, with the England international valued at £100m, according to the Mail. Premier League clubs are also keeping tabs on 22-year-old Italy midfielder Issa Doumbia, who joined Sporting from Venezia in the summer for 26m euros and has an 80m euro release clause in his contract, according to Tuttomercatoweb. Meanwhile, a number of Premier League clubs watched Austria's 19-year-old midfielder Jacob Hodl at Vitality Stadium on Thursday as Sturm Graz played Bournemouth, according to Football Insider.
Leeds United striker Lukas Nmecha, 27, has yet to agree a new deal as the German, who is out of contract in the summer, wants more playing time, according to Teamtalk. Finally, Wrexham boss Phil Parkinson is under increasing pressure at the Championship club, and ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is open to the role should a vacancy arise, according to Talksport.
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