Kyle Walker-Peters and Tyrick Mitchell have been called up to the England squad for the first time after Gareth Southgate was forced to make four changes to his squad.
A hamstring injury to Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold and fitness concerns over Chelsea's Reece James left the Three Lions with Luke Shaw as their sole fit full-back in the 25-man squad that was named on Thursday.
Newcastle United's Kieran Trippier and Chelsea's Ben Chilwell are injured, while Kyle Walker of Manchester City was left out as Southgate considered his options. Manchester United man Shaw, while called up, has not played since the end of February after contracting coronavirus.
Southgate has reacted to the latest setbacks by calling in Southampton full-back Walker-Peters and Crystal Palace's Mitchell, who could make their senior debuts across friendlies against Switzerland and Ivory Coast.
Walker-Peters won the Under-20 World Cup in 2017, but Mitchell has not featured for any of England's youth sides.
Meanwhile, West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone replaces Arsenal's Aaron Ramsdale, who missed Saturday's 1-0 win at Aston Villa with a muscle injury.
The final change saw Tammy Abraham, who scored twice in Roma's 3-0 derby win over Lazio on Sunday, drop out as Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins comes in.
Paul Pogba has been the subject of constant speculation over the past 12 months.
Manchester United's French midfielder is into the final year of his contract.
Pogba has been in excellent early season form, with seven assists in the league already.
TOP STORY – REAL MADRID MOVE LOOMS FOR POGBA
Real Madrid are Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba's most likely destination at the end of this season, claims El Nacional.
The France international is out of contract at Old Trafford at the end of this season and could leave on a free transfer.
Pogba's agent Mino Raiola is trying to persuade Pogba to join Madrid, despite interest from Paris Saint-Germain.
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– Liverpool target Karim Adeyemi is being chased by German pair Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg, reports Sport Bild. RB Leipzig are also monitoring the 19-year-old Salzburg striker.
– Marco Asensio appears destined to leave Madrid given his current role, with Sevilla hoping to sign the midfielder, according to El Gol Digital.
– Fichajes reports that Milan are plotting a January move for out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek.
– The Sun claims that Tottenham have revived their interest in West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone as they seek a successor to Hugo Lloris.
– Roma head coach Jose Mourinho wants to reunite with Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele by signing him, reports Calciomercato.
– Marca claims that Manchester City are considering tabling an offer to sign Villareal forward Pau Torres .
Manchester City's pursuit of a new striker is well known.
Sergio Aguero's exit has left a void for the Premier League champions.
City have been linked with a host of big names including Erling Haaland and Harry Kane.
TOP STORY - MAN CITY MONITORING LEWANDOWSKI
Manchester City are monitoring the status of Bundesliga top scorer Robert Lewandowski, according to the Daily Mail.
Lewandowski has two years remaining on his Bayern Munich deal but has previously indicated he may be open to a move elsewhere.
The report claims City are worried they may not succeed in their pursuit of Kane and see 32-year-old Lewandowski as an option given his quality and potentially lower asking price.
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- Liverpool is readying a £60million (€70m) bid for Inter and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella according to La Repubblica. However, Fabrizio Romano claims Inter will not sell him.
- Everton have submitted a £30m (€35m) bid for Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, but the Italian club have told the Toffees to double the offer, claims Calciomercato.
- The Telegraph reports that England full-back Kieran Trippier is desperate to return to the Premier League as he waits on a move from Atletico Madrid to Manchester United.
- The Telegraph also claims that Joe Willock will spend time on loan again at Newcastle from Arsenal. He will join the Magpies on a season-long deal.
- SPORT claims that Chelsea are tracking Sevilla's Jules Kounde after he recently rejected interest from Tottenham.
- Chelsea are looking to utilise Tammy Abraham as a sweetener in any deal to land Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, reports The Mirror.
- West Bromwich have turned down West Ham's offer for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, claims The Athletic.
Donny van de Beek has been underwhelming since his £35million (€40m) move to Manchester United from Ajax.
The Netherlands international only scored once in 19 league appearances in 2020-21.
He only managed four Premier League starts and, if reports are to be believed, could be used as a pawn in United's transfer activity.
TOP STORY – REAL WANTS DONNY IN VARANE DEAL
Real Madrid want United flop Donny van de Beek as part of a deal for Raphael Varane, claim The Sun.
The Red Devils have chased the French defender this off-season and Los Blancos are open to a switch which could include midfielder Van de Beek joining Madrid on a season-long loan.
Madrid have reportedly asked for €50m ($42.9m) for Varane, after the two clubs held initial talks. The 28-year-old has 12 months left on his current deal.
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- Liverpool are interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez according to La Razon. The 26-year-old Spain international is understood to be keen on a Premier League move.
- The Reds have also looked into signing Lille's Renato Sanches, reports Onze Mondial. The midfielder is said to have admirers at Arsenal, too.
- The Star reports Arsenal are considering a move for West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, if they fail to land Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale .
- Corriere dello Sport claim Milan are keen on Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech, who they believe is more attainable than reported target James Rodriguez.
- After scoring four goals at Euro 2020, Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick has drawn interest from Milan, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
Donny van de Beek has been underwhelming since his £35million (€40m) move to Manchester United from Ajax.
The Netherlands international only scored once in 19 league appearances in 2020-21.
He only managed four Premier League starts and, if reports are to be believed, could be used as a pawn in United's transfer activity.
TOP STORY – REAL WANTS DONNY IN VARANE DEAL
Real Madrid want United flop Donny van de Beek as part of a deal for Raphael Varane, claim The Sun.
The Red Devils have chased the French defender this off-season and Los Blancos are open to a switch which could include midfielder Van de Beek joining Madrid on a season-long loan.
Madrid have reportedly asked for €50m ($42.9m) for Varane, after the two clubs held initial talks. The 28-year-old has 12 months left on his current deal.
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- Liverpool are interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez according to La Razon. The 26-year-old Spain international is understood to be keen on a Premier League move.
- The Reds have also looked into signing Lille's Renato Sanches, reports Onze Mondial. The midfielder is said to have admirers at Arsenal, too.
- The Star reports Arsenal are considering a move for West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, if they fail to land Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale .
- Corriere dello Sport claim Milan are keen on Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech, who they believe is more attainable than reported target James Rodriguez.
- After scoring four goals at Euro 2020, Leverkusen striker Patrik Schick has drawn interest from Milan, according to Tuttomercatoweb.
The uncertain future of Kylian Mbappe means Paris Saint-Germain's off-season plans remain unclear.
The big-spending French powerhouse could enter the market to make a splash if the superstar 22-year-old forward exits.
PSG are currently in a Ligue 1 title fight and fell in the Champions League semi-finals.
TOP STORY - PSG TO TURN TO BAYERN'S LEWANDOWSKI
L'Equipe claims that PSG have put Bayern Munich forward Robert Lewandowski firmly on their radar, should Kylian Mbappe leave.
Mbappe has been heavily linked with Real Madrid along with Liverpool and Manchester United.
L'Equipe reports that PSG will want to be proactive and land a major signing if Mbappe exits and the Bundesliga top scorer is top of their list, even if Bayern are determined to keep him.
Lewandowski is contracted with Bayern until 2023 although there have been some rumblings about entertaining a move elsewhere.
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- Goal are reporting that Zinedine Zidane has informed his Real Madrid players that he will leave at the end of this season. The Sunday Mirror claims the club are already considering Everton's Carlo Ancelotti and ex-Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri as his replacement.
- Arsenal have joined Manchester City in the race to sign departing Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand reports the Mail on Sunday.
- West Ham are reportedly front of the queue to sign West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone according to Football Insider.
- Bayern Munich are targeting Inter defender Achraf Hakimi according to Mundo Deportivo.
- Marca claims Real Madrid are interested in Rennes teenage midfielder Eduardo Camavinga.
Three years ago, Harry Kane said he wanted to win trophies at Tottenham otherwise he may have to leave.
Spurs have not won any silverware since, however, prompting speculation the England striker may have move on to fulfil his ambition elsewhere.
Kane is contracted to the Premier League club until 2024 but they are set to miss out on Champions League football again.
TOP STORY - RED DEVILS PLOT STUNNING KANE BID
The Sun reports that Manchester United are set to table a £90million bid for Kane after approval from the Glazers to appease their recent fan fury.
The move would be a stunning development, but Kane is understood to be interested in joining the Red Devils.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy does not want to sell Kane to a rival, although he may be backed into a corner financially in order to re-build the squad.
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- With West Brom doomed for relegation, goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is hot property with Manchester United joining the race for his signature, alongside Tottenham and West Ham, according to ESPN. The Telegraph claims West Brom have slapped a £20m price tag on him.
- Chelsea have entered the pursuit for Jadon Sancho, joining Manchester United and Liverpool after Borussia Dortmund lowered their asking price, says Bild.
- Real Madrid are monitoring the status of out-of-favour Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, according to Football Insider.
- Everton head coach Carlo Ancelotti is keen to lure on-loan Tottenham forward Gareth Bale to the club as the Welshman's future at Real Madrid remains uncertain, claims El Chiringuito.
- Dutch winger Noa Lang is being tracked by Leeds United, reports The Telegraph.
What does the future hold for Kylian Mbappe and Cristiano Ronaldo?
Mbappe has been heavily linked with Real Madrid, while Ronaldo's future at Juventus is far from certain.
A possible switch to the Spanish capital could reportedly impact Ronaldo.
TOP STORY – MBAPPE OUT, RONALDO IN AT PSG?
Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could join Paris Saint-Germain if Kylian Mbappe leaves for Real Madrid, according to Tuttosport.
Mbappe has long been tipped to swap Ligue 1 holders PSG for LaLiga champions Madrid, who have been linked with Borussia Dortmund sensation Erling Haaland and Inter forward Romelu Lukaku.
If Mbappe makes the move to the Santiago Bernabeu, it could send Ronald to Paris as Juve look to reduce their wage bill in Turin.
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- The Athletic reports Harry Kane will ask to leave Tottenham if they do not qualify for next season's Champions League. The Spurs star has been linked with Manchester United, Manchester City and Madrid.
- Barcelona are eyeing Tottenham defender Davinson Sanchez, claims Mundo Deportivo. The LaLiga giants are not rumoured to be interested in Bayern Munich's Jerome Boateng, who is set to depart Bavaria at season's end.
- The Mirror says Liverpool are interested in signing Barca star Pedri, who reportedly has a release clause around £70million (€81m).
- United have been warned West Ham will not accept an offer to include Jesse Lingard as part of a deal to prise Declan Rice to Old Trafford, claims The Sun. United are also keen to bring back Sam Johnstone from West Brom if David de Gea or Dean Henderson leave.
- Bild says Liverpool are entering the final stages of a deal for RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate. Premier League rivals United have also been linked.
Manchester United's goalkeeper situation remains unclear beyond this season.
David de Gea has been linked with the Old Trafford exit door while Dean Henderson is yet to fully convince some observers he is a worthy number one.
Thus speculation is mounting about a Red Devils move for a new shot-stopper.
TOP STORY - UNITED CIRCLE FOR OBLAK
Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak is reportedly wanted by Manchester United who are said to have a long-standing interest in the Slovenian.
Oblak has spent almost seven years in the Spanish capital but is ready to move to England, according to 90min.
The report claims United have doubts about Henderson as number one and subsequently are exploring their options with 28-year-old Oblak.
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- Juventus and Paulo Dybala will enter negotiations on a new deal in May, reports Tuttosport.
- 90min reports that Liverpool want to utilise their option to sign Ozan Kabak permanently, having acquired the defender on loan from Schalke in February.
- Calciomercato claims that Barcelona are plotting a move for Juventus defender Cristian Romero who is currently on loan at Atalanta.
- Galatasaray have offered Crystal Palace defender Patrick van Aanholt a three-year deal, according to Sky Sports.
- Tottenham are top in the race to sign West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, claims ESPN.
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