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The same is true of Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford too.

Manchester City and Chelsea both have Club World Cup commitments coming up swiftly and are looking to complete deals before heading off to America.

Keep up with all that, and much, much more, in today's Mirror Football transfer blog...

10:10Samuel MeadeNo Spurs return for Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino says a return to Tottenham is "not realistic" amid talk of a move back to north London as the club seek a successor to Ange Postecoglou - who was sacked on Friday.

The 53-year-old said: “After I left in 2019, every time that I was free, and the place of the position of the manager or head coach in Tottenham Hotspur, my name is appearing on the list.

It means it'll now run until next summer.

Gareth Bale with Ben Davies and the Europa League trophy (Image:Nick Potts/PA Wire)09:03Scott TrotterMeunier would love Man Utd move

Thomas Meunier has admitted he would have loved to make a move to Manchester United.

I wouldn’t want to hate Manchester United, because I love that club so much.

“I went to watch them a few weeks ago, against Bilbao.

Palace have made contact with Sporting over a potential deal, with the Portuguese side demanding a fee in the region of £50million.

Ousmane Diomande (Image:Diogo Cardoso)08:12Simon MullockGarnacho's escape?

Manchester United misfit Alejandro Garnacho could be offered an escape route from Old Trafford by Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr.

A Terriers statement revealed that Thomas had joined Stoke for a “significant undisclosed fee”.

Thomas spent last season on loan with Ligue 1 outfit Nantes and has played a key part for Wales since making his senior debut in 2021, including creating two goals in their 3-1 win over Kazakhstan in March.

Stoke sporting director Jon Walters told the club website: “Sorba is a player we have admired for some time and someone whose services are very much in demand, so we are delighted to welcome him as our first summer signing.

“He’s got a strong physical profile, works tirelessly out of possession and technically he brings real quality, especially with his delivery into the box, which is a standout part of his game.

“James Rowberry has worked with him closely in the Wales setup, so we know exactly what he’ll bring on and off the pitch.

“At 26, with Championship and international experience behind him, we believe there’s more to come with us at Stoke City.”

(Image:Football Association of Wales)07:38KEY EVENTNew push for Mbeumo deal

If Manchester United want to sign Bryan Mbeumo, they may well have to fend off a big push from Tottenham Hotspur.
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