The transfer rumour mill is in full swing with daily stories of players coming and going.
Each day we'll bring you the best transfer gossip and the likelihood of those transfer stories bearing fruit.
Manchester City have received an offer from Al Hilal for Bernardo Silva, according to several reports. The 28-year-old Portugal international will be allowed to depart the Etihad this summer if the treble winners receive an offer that fits their valuation for the midfielder, with interest from Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona alongside the Saudi Arabian outfit. It is reported that Silva has not ruled out a move to the Saudi Pro League, but would prefer a Europe switch. That said, City are also keen for Silva to stay and have offered him an improved contract to remain at the club.
Tottenham Hotspur are closing in on a move for Leicester City’s James Maddison, the Telegraph reports, but the two clubs are reportedly apart in their valuation of the 26-year-old midfielder. The Foxes, relegated from the Premier League last season, are reportedly asking for up £60 million ($76.4m) for the England international, with Spurs set to make an opening bid of £40m plus add-ons and further instalments.
Manchester City will approach RB Leipzig for Josko Gvardiol if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, reports ESPN. The 29-year-old defender has fallen out of favour at the Etihad, and has struggled to challenge Ruben Dias, John Stones, Manuel Akanji and Nathan Ake for a place in Pep Guardiola’s starting line-up. As a result, the Spain international, who is under contract until 2025, has been linked away from the club, and it is understood that Gvardiol is the top target to replace him. However, the 21-year-old Croatia defender would cost the treble winners up to €100m ($109.3m).
As Bayern Munich hold advanced talks with Tottenham for Harry Kane, the striker has informed the Bundesliga club that they are his preferred destination, Sky Germany reports. The German champions are assured that they can acquire the 29-year-old striker, who is now their top transfer priority, for less than €100m. This news comes after rumours that the England captain, whose Spurs contract expires next summer, could join Premier League rivals Manchester United this summer.
Al Nassr are interested in Inter Milan’s Marcelo Brozovic, according to Sky Sport Italia. The Saudi Pro League club have reached a full agreement over a €23m deal for the the 30-year-old midfielder, who would remain at the Al Awwal Park until 2026. All that is needed is the go-ahead from the Croatia international for a move to be completed, and he would join Cristiano Ronaldo at the club.
Manchester United are offering Harry Maguire to West Ham as part of a swap deal for Declan Rice, according to Football Insider. It is reported that United will propose a bid of £45m plus two of their players, one of which is the England centre-back, as part of an exchange deal. However, the Hammers are holding out for £100m to part ways with their captain this summer, rejecting a bid of £90m from Arsenal last week. City are also understood to be at advanced stages of negotiation to sign Rice.
Manchester United could still land Chelsea’s Mason Mount this summer, with the two Premier League sides set to come to a compromise, as per 90min. It is understood that the two clubs are facing a £10m gap in valuations for the 24-year-old midfielder, after United had a £55m bid rejected on Friday. However, the Blues are expected to approve a move to Old Trafford if the Manchester club can increase their previous bid for the England international to £60m.
What is graphene?
Graphene is extracted from graphite and is made up of pure carbon.
It is 200 times more resistant than steel and five times lighter than aluminum.
It conducts electricity better than any other material at room temperature.
It is thought that graphene could boost the useful life of batteries by 10 per cent.
Graphene can also detect cancer cells in the early stages of the disease.
The material was first discovered when Andre Geim and Konstantin Novoselov were 'playing' with graphite at the University of Manchester in 2004.
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Who was Alfred Nobel?
The Nobel Prize was created by wealthy Swedish chemist and entrepreneur Alfred Nobel.
- In his will he dictated that the bulk of his estate should be used to fund "prizes to those who, during the preceding year, have conferred the greatest benefit to humankind".
- Nobel is best known as the inventor of dynamite, but also wrote poetry and drama and could speak Russian, French, English and German by the age of 17. The five original prize categories reflect the interests closest to his heart.
- Nobel died in 1896 but it took until 1901, following a legal battle over his will, before the first prizes were awarded.
Where to donate in the UAE
The Emirates Charity Portal
You can donate to several registered charities through a “donation catalogue”. The use of the donation is quite specific, such as buying a fan for a poor family in Niger for Dh130.
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs & Endowments
The site has an e-donation service accepting debit card, credit card or e-Dirham, an electronic payment tool developed by the Ministry of Finance and First Abu Dhabi Bank.
Al Noor Special Needs Centre
You can donate online or order Smiles n’ Stuff products handcrafted by Al Noor students. The centre publishes a wish list of extras needed, starting at Dh500.
Beit Al Khair Society
Beit Al Khair Society has the motto “From – and to – the UAE,” with donations going towards the neediest in the country. Its website has a list of physical donation sites, but people can also contribute money by SMS, bank transfer and through the hotline 800-22554.
Dar Al Ber Society
Dar Al Ber Society, which has charity projects in 39 countries, accept cash payments, money transfers or SMS donations. Its donation hotline is 800-79.
Dubai Cares
Dubai Cares provides several options for individuals and companies to donate, including online, through banks, at retail outlets, via phone and by purchasing Dubai Cares branded merchandise. It is currently running a campaign called Bookings 2030, which allows people to help change the future of six underprivileged children and young people.
Emirates Airline Foundation
Those who travel on Emirates have undoubtedly seen the little donation envelopes in the seat pockets. But the foundation also accepts donations online and in the form of Skywards Miles. Donated miles are used to sponsor travel for doctors, surgeons, engineers and other professionals volunteering on humanitarian missions around the world.
Emirates Red Crescent
On the Emirates Red Crescent website you can choose between 35 different purposes for your donation, such as providing food for fasters, supporting debtors and contributing to a refugee women fund. It also has a list of bank accounts for each donation type.
Gulf for Good
Gulf for Good raises funds for partner charity projects through challenges, like climbing Kilimanjaro and cycling through Thailand. This year’s projects are in partnership with Street Child Nepal, Larchfield Kids, the Foundation for African Empowerment and SOS Children's Villages. Since 2001, the organisation has raised more than $3.5 million (Dh12.8m) in support of over 50 children’s charities.
Noor Dubai Foundation
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum launched the Noor Dubai Foundation a decade ago with the aim of eliminating all forms of preventable blindness globally. You can donate Dh50 to support mobile eye camps by texting the word “Noor” to 4565 (Etisalat) or 4849 (du).
