Rumour reel: Barcelona to bid for Tottenham ace Dele Alli

Moving over to Goodison Park, and despite already making a long list of ambitious signings this summer, Everton are in the market for a few more. We spoke over the weekend about The Toffees’ intention to move for Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud, seeing the Frenchman, who has been frozen out at the Emirates, as a perfect strike partner for Wayne Rooney. Giroud is keen on a move back to France, according to some sections of the media, and has already knocked back interest from West Ham, so if that doesn’t go through, the blues will submit an offer for team-mate Danny Welbeck. An all-English forward line would be worth a look. At the other end, an agreement has already been struck between Koeman and Belgian defender Thomas Vermaelen, but that depends on who you listen to.

Bayern’s £50m bid for Dier

Tottenham could be a victim of their own success, with Europe’s big boys eying their best players. Barcelona want Dele Alli and Bayern Munich are keen on bringing Eric Dier to the Allianz Arena. FCB boss Carlo Ancelotti won the German top-flight last term and see Dier as a perfect addition to their midfield in time for this season’s assault on the Champions League. Tottenham won’t be in a rush to lose their prize possession but the Germans will put together a £50m package, and that may just get things moving. The retirements of Xabi Alonso and Philipp Lahm leaves Bayern a bit lightweight in the middle. It’ll be an interesting few weeks for manager Mauricio Pochettino.