Transfers: Manchester United’s £35m swoop for Harry Kane hits the skids

Going nowhere. Roberto Soldado, on the other hand...

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has attempted to shoot down Manchester United's interest - all £35m worth of it - in Harry Kane, once and for all. For this transfer window, at least. The Argentine has told reporters that he has "big plans" for this season and that his attack will be centred around Kane, his top scorer last season. 'I think we are confident [Kane will stay]. His commitment is fantastic with the club. It is only rumours, no?.' [talkSPORT] Spurs will see Roberto Soldado off at a loss of about £13m. The Spanish international will seal a La Liga return with Villareal over the weekend. [Guardian] As for players coming into White Hart Lane, this Instagram post from Lyon striker Clinton N'Jie should please Spurs fans: A former United player could be back in the Premier League within the next week. With Leighton Baines now out of action for between 12 and 14 weeks, The Toffees are trying to get Alex Buttner in as left-back cover. The Dutch defender is currently at Dynamo Moscow. He joined the Russians from United after making 13 appearances in two seasons with the club. [Daily Mail] Liverpool will have their work cut out getting shot of Mario Balotelli. The Italian striker will join neither Lazio or Sampdoria as he is holding out for a six-figure loyalty bonus for staying beyond the close of this summer's transfer window. [Daily Mirror] If the Reds agree to pay him the bonus - he does not want to leave, after all - he will pack his bags and head home. [Daily Mirror] On the back of Branislav Ivanovic's opening day roasting, there has been increased speculation that Chelsea will bring in PSG's right-back Gregory van der Wiel. [101 Great Goals] Leicester are on the brink of completing a £3m transfer for Napoli midfielder Gokhan Inler. [Daily Telegraph]