There are reports in Italy that Juventus already considering a summer move for Tottenham captain Harry Kane as Gonzalo Higuain refuses to return to Turin.

The Old Lady’s striker went back to Argentina the moment the quarantine period concluded so that he could be with his mother, who is dealing with cancer.

Multiple Italian sources stated on Saturday that Higuain was doing everything possible to resist flying back to Italy, for a variety of reasons.

Higuain is expected back next week, to undergo another quarantine period of 14 days ahead of the resumption of training sessions.

However, his refusal, according to Football Italia, to return could lead to anything from a fine to the more extreme contract termination by mutual consent.

As his deal expires in June 2021, La Repubblica suggests it would save Juve approximately €27m.

This all leads Juve to look elsewhere and the Corriere dello Sport points out the ideal replacement is England international Kane.

His repeated injuries are a concern, but the 26-year-old has scored 17 goals in 25 competitive games for Spurs this season.

There’s more positive news for Juventus on this score, with the Daily Mail claiming Real Madrid have withdrawn their interest for Kane, preferring to focus on Kylian Mbappé in 2021.

That leaves largely just Manchester United as their challengers for the Tottenham hitman, who has a price-tag of €200m.

Reports in England and Spain claim that Real Madrid have pulled out of the race to sign Tottenham’s Harry Kane, due to the financial pressure of coronavirus pandemic.

The England international has hinted he could leave North London in recent weeks, opening speculation of offers from Manchester United and Real Madrid.

However, according to reports from the Daily Mail, Los Blancos will not pay Spurs’ reported asking price of £230M.

The report states Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is open to selling Kane, but only if the club’s full quoted fee is met.

Football Espana claim Real Madrid may now focus on cheaper alternatives to boost their attacking options ahead of the 2020-21 campaign.

Zinedine Zidane’s side could now battle arch rivals Barcelona for Arsenal skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Gabonese international is out of contract at the Emirates Stadium in June 2021, with no extension agreed between the two parties.

He could be on the market for around £60M, if the Gunners opt to sell him, and avoid losing out to a free transfer next summer.

Highly-rated defender Dayot Upamecano has been urged to carry on his development at RB Leipzig for at least another season by German legend Lothar Matthaus.

The 21-year-old has had a breakthrough campaign with 29 appearances in all competitions leading to transfer interest from Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea.

But the Frenchman has been advised by Bayern Munich legend and World Cup winner Matthaus to continue building experience with Leipzig before rushing into a mega-money move.

He told Sky Sports: “I can see him playing for all the big clubs when he gets more experience.

“He’s a young player, highly rated, fast, has a good positional game and uses his body well for a 21-year-old. But a year or two in Leipzig would not hurt him.

“Leipzig are a top team – one of the last eight remaining in the Champions League.

“I can still see one or two per cent where he can learn, but he’s a huge player and that’s why I’m not surprised that top clubs in Europe are after him.”

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