Leeds knocked back after £20m offer for Shea Charles: WINDOW WATCH
It's that time of the year again - the transfer window is now open until September 1 and it's sure to be a busy period with clubs looking to make big signings ahead of next season. Here are today's latest developments from Simon Jones and the Daily Mail Sport team...
Saints say no to Leeds' Charles bid
Southampton have rejected Leeds United's £20million offer for Shea Charles.
Leeds are expected to return to negotiations later this week for the 22-year-old Northern Ireland international midfielder.
Saints are among the clubs showing an interest in Hibernian's Josh Mulligan.
The 23-year-old Scot is also on Middlesbrough's radar as they continue to ponder options to possibly replace Hayden Hackney, who has been the subject of offers from Everton.
Crystal Palace's David Ozoh, who was on loan at Derby last season, has also been proposed.
Shea Charles is the subject of interest after Southampton remained in the Championship
Ramsey in line for Oxford job
Former Arsenal and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey is on Oxford United’s shortlist to replace Matt Bloomfield who left the club last week.
The 35-year-old, who retired from playing earlier this year, has held talks with League One Oxford over their vacant head coach position and is understood to have impressed despite his lack of management experience.
Ramsey did have a spell in charge as caretaker of Cardiff in 2025 after head coach Omer Riza was relieved of his duties. Ramsey drew two and lost one of his three games in charge.
Oxford are hoping to make a quick appointment in preparation for League One next season following their relegation from the Championship.
Former coach Matt Bloomfield was sacked after their relegation.
The 42-year-old replaced Gary Rowett in January and despite some encouraging results and performances in the second half of the season, he was unable to keep them in the second tier.
Former Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey is on Oxford United’s shortlist to become their new boss
Fresh twist in Casemiro's Inter Miami move
Casemiro's move to Inter Miami still hinges on final negotiations over his discovery rights.
The former Manchester United midfielder has agreed a two year contract with option for a third year with co-owner David Beckham's franchise but Miami have still to agree a package with LA Galaxy.
As Daily Mail Sport reported, Galaxy demanded £750,000 ($1million) in compensation for their discovery rights after being the franchise that first instigated contact with the Brazil international.
They also proposed to the 34-year-old a number of contract offers before his head was turned by the prospect of living in Miami and linking up with Argentina captain Lionel Messi.
Talks are now around the £450,000 mark as Miami try and seek a compromise on the figure.
Galaxy, however, have also asked for Miami to be fined £750,000 for breaching discovery rights regulations.
Casemiro's move to Inter Miami still hinges on final negotiations over his discovery rights
Nottingham Forest chase Tottenham star
Nottingham Forest are among the clubs showing interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall after he indicated he wishes to leave the club.
The 20-year-old believes he will get fewer first team opportunities under Roberto de Zerbi who is pushing for the club to bring in two new midfielders.
Aston Villa and Chelsea made enquiries for Bergvall in January but the latter are looking at other options. Bayern Munich have also been monitoring developments.
Spurs signed Bergvall ahead of Barcelona but De Zerbi wants experience to guide Spurs more quickly to the next level after two seasons of relegation form.
A £75m bid for Sandro Tonali was rejected last week by Newcastle, and as yet no new bid received. They have also opened talks for Manchester United target Mateus Fernandes at West Ham and could yet bring back Joao Palhinha.
Bergvall only played 112 minutes of football under De Zerbi, starting one of the Italian's six games in charge and featuring mainly as a substitute.
Nottingham Forest are among the clubs showing interest in Tottenham midfielder Lucas Bergvall after he indicated he wishes to leave the club
Brighton launch fresh bid for Vuskovic
Spurs' young defender Luka Vušković, 19, also believes he can play more regularly elsewhere and has been the subject of three bids from Brighton, the latest £42m plus £3m in add-ons.
Brighton are also closing on Austria defender Michael Svoboda from Venezia in a £4.8m deal.
Brighton have launched a fresh bid for Tottenham and Croatia star Luke Vuskovic worth £45m
Forest eye-up Anderson replacement
Forest are exploring the market for midfielders as they are in the throes of selling Elliot Anderson to Manchester City for a British record fee.
They have also discussed Inter Milan's Davide Frattesi and Arne Engels at Celtic after making bids in January.
Former Liverpool star closes in on Derby move
RB Salzburg midfielder Bobby Clark is expected to undergo a medical today ahead of his £6million move to Derby County.
The deal will add just over £1m to Liverpool's coffers as they have a 17.5per cent sell on clause.
Clark, who also had interest from Celtic, made an impact on loan at Derby last season.
He scored three goals and his form was such that he was nominated for the EFL Young Player of the Season award.
RB Salzburg star Bobby Clark is closing in on a £6m move to Derby after a successful loan
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
