Al-Hilal hold talks with England captain Harry Kane in Wednesday transfer gossip

On 18 August 2026, representatives for England captain Harry Kane held talks with Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal, the Wednesday gossip column reported.

The column also set out a series of other reported transfer links involving Premier League and continental clubs.

Kane, 33, is a Bayern Munich striker who is reported to be open to a move in the future.

Aston Villa striker Ollie Watkins, 29, has agreed personal terms with Al-Hilal.

Newcastle have opened exploratory talks with Manchester City over Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 24.

Sunderland's proposed £25.7m signing of Toulouse and France Under-21 defender Dayann Methalie, 20, is in danger of collapsing after concerns were raised over his medical.

Coventry had an offer worth £8.5m for England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 30, rejected by AC Milan.

Real Sociedad have made an approach for West Ham and Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, 28, with Ajax reported to have cooled their interest.

Ipswich have had a second offer rejected for Bayer Leverkusen and Argentina midfielder Exequiel Palacios, 27.

Tottenham are considering a move for Paris St-Germain and Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi, 23, after selling Cristian Romero to Atletico Madrid.

Wolves have entered the race for Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry, 21, who remains a target for Rangers and former loan club Bolton.

Malaga are pursuing English winger Ryan Kent, 29, who has been a free agent since leaving Seattle Sounders in January.

Liverpool and England midfielder Curtis Jones, 25, remains a top target for Inter Milan.

Inter Milan believe a bid of 35m euros (£29m) will be successful for Curtis Jones, and Al-Hilal are yet to submit a transfer offer to Villa for Ollie Watkins.