The 34-year-old has reportedly decided to terminate his contract with Juventus by mutual consent, becoming a free agent, and could even retire this summer.

SAMI MOKBEL: Mail Sport revealed on Monday that the Magpies had made a third offer, comprising of an initial £55million plus an additional £5m in add-ons, for the Palace central defender.

KATHRYN BATTE: The club's expenditure has surpassed £120million, with the likes of Max Kilman, Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville having all completed moves.

The defender's heart had stopped for more than two-and-a-half minutes during a Premier League match at Bournemouth, seven months after he collapsed at Wembley during the play-off final.

Confidential understands that a meeting was held on Monday with United's top brass to discuss strategy for the remainder of the window, with a midfielder a priority focus to strengthen the side.

Ben Stokes has been ruled out of the remainder of England's international summer after scans confirmed a tear in his left hamstring that will keep him out of action until October.

Manchester United have reignited their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong (left) after the Dutchman was placed up for sale by the cash-strapped Catalan club, according to reports.

The news comes as Premier League chief executive Richard Masters called for a swift resolution to the case, after City were handed the charges back in February 2023.

Luke Humphries was close to walking away from the oche once and for all.

Convicted rapist Steven van de Velde was selected to represent the Netherlands at the Olympics.