What The Sports Pages Say

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Sunday's Newspapers : David De Gea out, Joe Hart in
April 30 2017


SUN ON SUNDAY

Real Madrid have already agreed a deal with Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea, according to reports in Spain.

Crystal Palace could be the latest English club to be taken over by a mega-rich Chinese consortium.

Chelsea appear to have moved clear of Manchester United in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester City are ready to allow Joe Hart to become the first Blues player in 21 years to join Manchester United - if their bitter rivals match their £30m valuation.

Manchester United's £100m bid for Antoine Griezmann is likely to hinge on Champions League qualification with the Frenchman only reportedly willing to talk if European football is secured.

John Terry rejected a new deal at Chelsea because he wants first-team football, West Ham, Bournemouth and West Brom are all said to be interested.

Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are going head-to-head for QPR starlet Ryan Manning.

Hot £50m target Virgil van Dijk will have his pick of at least three of the Premier League's top six clubs, after his advisors spoke with Arsenal and Liverpool last week while Manchester City also firmly in the hunt.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Arsenal and Manchester City are leading the £50m chase for Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.

Marouane Fellaini went ballistic in the tunnel after being sent off in the Manchester derby at The Etihad on Thursday night.

David de Gea will reportedly join Real Madrid as long as there is no competition for places.

Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a shock summer move for Manchester United star Ander Herrera.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to spend £80million on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Monaco's star Bernardo Silva.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is getting tough with Ross Barkley after delivering an ultimatum to either sign a new contract or be sold.

West Ham have launched a third attempt to persuade London rivals Chelsea to loan them Belgian striker Michy Batshuayi next season.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea are continuing to lead the chase for Tiemoue Bakayoko despite increasing competition for the Monaco midfielder.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Arsene Wenger has warned that Tottenham may struggle to keep their best players if they continue to lag behind the Premier League's financial elite.

 

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Monday's Newspapers
May 01 2017


THE SUN

Laurent Koscielny is being chased by Ligue 1 side Marseille as well as Premier League rivals Manchester City.

James Rodriguez will join Manchester United in part exchange for David De Gea, according to reports in Spain.

Brighton boss boss Chris Hughton will make a loan move for Chelsea goal machine Tammy Abraham, who has spent the season with Bristol City.

Antoine Griezmann will become Atletico Madrid's highest paid player - and have his £84m buy-our clause increased - if he signs a new deal to scare off Man Utd.

Pep Guardiola is prepared to offer striker Kelechi Iheanacho to Borussia Dortmund in any deal in their pursuit to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

Everton are jumping the queue for promising Nigerian Henry Onyekuru - and plan to beat their rivals to his £7m signature.

Romelu Lukaku will snub Jose Mourinho to realise his dream of returning to Chelsea.

Yaya Toure could be offered one more year in a shock change of heart by Pep Guardiola.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are trying to jump to the front of the queue of top clubs chasing Fulham's Ryan Sessegnon. Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham are also said to be interested.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero faces tests on Monday that could confirm whether he will miss the rest of the season.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea are continuing to lead the chase for Tiemoue Bakayoko despite increasing competition for the Monaco midfielder.

Liverpool will place a £40m valuation on striker Daniel Sturridge if the 27-year-old England international indicates he would like to leave Anfield this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is ready to spend £80m on Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi and Monaco's Bernardo Silva, while goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been offered a chance to join Inter Milan this summer.

DAILY STAR

Manchester City have reportedly tabled an offer to sign Real Madrid star Keylor Navas.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers
May 02 2017


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United will have to make Antoine Griezmann the Premier League's best-paid player if they are serious about signing him this summer - and a deal could cost the club £155million.

United will discover in the next 24 hours if Eric Bailly and Luke Shaw have a chance of being involved in the Europa League semi-final, first leg against Celta Vigo in Spain after both players had scans on Monday.

Arsenal are reluctant to increase Mesut Ozil's contract offer amid growing concerns over his commitment.

Sergio Aguero will have a scan on Wednesday to determine if he can play a part in the rest of Manchester City's season.

DAILY MIRROR

Kyle Walker was furious after being dropped by Spurs, and Manchester City are primed to make a summer move.

Arsenal have Hoffenheim's Alexander Rosen on their radar in their search for a director of football.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mesut Ozil said farewell to White Hart Lane by taking his Arsenal frustration out on a door in the aftermath of the final north London derby to be played at Tottenham Hotspur's traditional home.

Luke Shaw is expected to miss the rest of Manchester United's season and England's World Cup qualifier against Scotland after suffering another injury setback.

THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham could shelve their long-standing interest in Wilfried Zaha as a result of the Crystal Palace winger's decision to represent Ivory Coast, amid concerns over his potential regular participation in the Africa Cup of Nations.

THE SUN

Chelsea are confident they have won the race to land £50million-rated Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk.

Former Manchester City trainee Ahmad Benali could return to England from Serie A - with Southampton and West Ham interested.

Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles is set to undergo a double hernia operation on Tuesday - after playing in agony for four months.

DAILY STAR

Claude Puel is fighting to save his job at Southampton after a string of training ground bust-ups.

West Brom are weighing up a move for Sporting Lisbon's £30million-rated midfielder William Carvalho.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers
May 03 2017


DAILY STAR

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is set to swoop for Cesc Fabregas this summer.

West Ham are pressing ahead with their attempts to sign Rachid Ghezzal from Lyon.

Adam Smith has pleaded with former Tottenham team-mate Jermain Defoe to join him at Bournemouth.

Leicester want Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic to replace Kasper Schmeichel this summer.

Tony Pulis is confident West Brom's new owners are ready to make a big splash in the summer transfer market.

DAILY MAIL

Thibaut Courtois is heading for a bumper new Chelsea contract as Real Madrid cool their interest in the Belgian.

Chelsea could be facing four years away from Stamford Bridge and a new stadium move-in date as late as 2023.

Pep Guardiola has been handed a huge transfer kitty after Manchester City's owners backed the manager's plan to bring in up to eight new players.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be allowed to complete his rehabilitation from major knee surgery at Manchester United despite uncertainty over his future at the club.

DAILY MIRROR

Jose Mourinho has told David De Gea to keep his focus on Manchester United until the end of the season - then they will talk about his future.

Tottenham have added Bournemouth hot-shot Josh King to their summer transfer short-list.

Kasper Schmeichel has left Leicester's owners fuming by angling for a move - despite being told he is not for sale.

Ronald Koeman has revealed he is ready to spend big in the summer to solve Everton's goalscoring problem.

Walter Mazzarri faces an uncertain future at Watford after a disappointing first season at the club.

THE SUN

Manchester City are locked in a record £110m race for Monaco sensation Kylian Mbappe.

David Moyes is close to the end of his Sunderland reign after suffering his first career relegation.

Paul Clement is set to stay at Swansea - even if they are relegated.

Steve Naismith could be handed a free transfer by Norwich - just 16 months after joining from Everton for £8.5m.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester City face a battle to sign Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin with Barcelona eyeing up a move for the Spaniard.

Everton are ready to firm up their interest in Ajax starlet Kasper Dolberg despite Ronald Koeman's insistence on experience not youth.

West Ham are chasing £10m Brazilian winger Jonathan Cafu.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal are facing the prospect of missing out on a number of key transfer targets this summer as well as a drop in revenue of up to £45m if they do not qualify for the Champions League.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers
May 04 2017


THE SUN

Antoine Griezmann has agreed a £280k-a-week contract with Manchester United who are happy to pay a buy-out clause of £89m in a total package worth a staggering £170m.

Jose Mourinho is eyeing up AC Milan teenager Gianluigi Donnarumma and Jan Oblak of Atletico Madrid, as potential replacements for 'keeper David de Gea.

Chelsea turned down the opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe for just £17k four years ago, with the Monaco striker currently valued at over £100m.

Meanwhile, Willian is fighting for his Stamford Bridge future as boss Antonio Conte plots a summer reshuffle.

Owner Ellis Short is in talks with two potential buyers as he looks to leave relegated Sunderland.

Nolito will look to leave Manchester City if he cannot play regularly.

DAILY MIRROR

Bayern Munich have held talks with the agent of Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, as they continue to pursue a summer move.

Chelsea and Liverpool are both watching developments regarding Southampton full-back Ryan Bertrand's future.

Meanwhile, Chelsea plan to loan out centre-back Kurt Zouma, 22, next season so he can complete his recovery after a major knee injury.

Nolito is ready to turn his back on Manchester City after being frozen out by boss Pep Guardiola.

Watford and Southampton are interested in making Hull boss Marco Silva their next manager.

Olivier Giroud's agent says the striker will decide on his future at Arsenal when he knows if Arsene Wenger is staying.

Birmingham's Chinese owners are under growing pressure to sign up Harry Redknapp for next season.

DAILY STAR

Antonio Conte is looking to offload Brazilian star Willian to help fund a summer spending spree.

Roma are likely to sign Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie, who has also attracted the attention of Premier League big-hitters Manchester United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool.

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, 28, could miss the rest of the season after picking up an injury at Middlesbrough last weekend.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are set to make their first move for Torino forward Andrea Belotti, with the club prepared to bid £64m.

Bournemouth are closing in on signing Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe.

Marco Silva is emerging as a target for Southampton should they sack manager Claude Puel.

Toby Alderweireld has stalled on renewing his contract at Tottenham with the defender demanding the same salary as Harry Kane.

DAILY EXPRESS

Dominic Calvert-Lewin has signed a new five-year contract at Everton.

Chelsea are reportedly ready to hijack Manchester United's interest in Torino's Andrea Belotti.

THE GUARDIAN

Manchester United have had a £72m bid for 18-year-old Monaco forward Kylian Mbappe rejected, with the French cub holding out for a world-record £100m.

THE TIMES

Chelsea are planning to stay at Stamford Bridge until the end of the 2019-20 season because of delays to the start of structural work on their new stadium.

DAILY RECORD

Pedro Caixinha is preparing to stage a wholesale clear-out of players at Ibrox this summer, after holding crunch talks on Wednesday.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourincho will sign England keeper Joe Hart if David de Gea decides to join Real Madrid this summer.

SCOTTISH DAILY EXPRESS

Striker Steven Naismith is keen to return to Rangers after Norwich failed to win promotion to the Premier League.

 

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Friday's Newspapers
May 05 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is understood to have been offered £650,000-a-week, after tax, to sign for Chinese team Tianjin Quanjian.

Liverpool target Ryan Sessegnon has been urged to stay at Fulham by Cottagers' boss Slavisa Jokanovic.

Mauricio Pochettino says Kyle Walker will remain at Tottenham next season despite rumours of an exit and a possible move to Manchester City.

Norwich skipper Jonny Howson could be among the departures from the Championship club amid a huge shake-up.

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Victor Valdes is set to return to Spain this summer.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea are lining up a move for Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale, who could head to Stamford Bridge on a free transfer.

Manchester United have agreed personal terms with James Rodriguez, and the Colombian could be part of a swap deal involving keeper David de Gea who looks set to join Real Madrid.

Chelsea are prepared to pay Real Madrid £63.7million for Alvaro Morata, whose girlfriend has reportedly already bought a house in London.

Mauricio Pochettino fears the sack if Tottenham keep flopping at Wembley.

Leicester are confident they can fend off a £35million summer raid for Kasper Schmeichel.

THE SUN

Chelsea are on high alert after Brighton goalkeeper David Stockdale's contract talks collapsed.

Ryan Giggs is on the Middlesbrough shortlist to become their new permanent manager, although interim boss Steve Agnew remains the favourite for the job.

Arsenal and Manchester City have been linked with 21-year-old Valencia defender Jose Luis Gaya.

Newcastle and Crystal Palace are battling to secure the services of Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton.

DAILY EXPRESS

Monaco teenager Kylian Mbappe is tipped to join Real Madrid, following reports that the French club have rejected a £72m offer from Manchester United.

Newcastle have joined the race to sign Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.

DAILY MAIL

Burnley players are set to scoop a huge bonus for ensuring the club's Premier League survival.

Liverpool, Tottenham and Everton are showing interest in signing Leicester's Demarai Gray.

Sunderland could earn around £100million for finishing last in this season's Premier League table.

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe wants to sign experienced pair Jermain Defoe and John Terry to help guide his young squad.

West Brom are vying with Sevilla for Real Betis's Italian right-back Cristiano Piccini.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Brom boss Tony Pulis is making a new move for Leeds United left-back Charlie Taylor.

THE INDEPENDENT

Manchester United are now targeting Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak as their next goalkeeper, if David De Gea does eventually join Real Madrid in the summer.

Arsenal look set to miss out on Arda Turan after the midfielder ruled out a move to London in favour of fighting for his place at Barcelona.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers
May 06 2017


THE SUN

John Terry has been offered the chance to join Diego Costa in China at Tianjin Quanjian.

Tottenham, Liverpool and Everton monitor Leicester winger Demarai Gray as he eyes move away for more football.

DAILY STAR

Southampton boss Claude Puel insists he does not feel under pressure and says his record this season should be enough to save him from the sack.

Rob Elliott admits Newcastle's promotion-winning players fear for their futures.

Lewis Dunk hopes Brighton's promotion to the Premier League will help follow in Michael Keane's footsteps amd land him an England call-up.

Walter Mazzarri has told his weary Watford players to get used to his training methods - or go.

DAILY MIRROR

Inter Milan are refusing to give up on Antonio Conte.

Riyad Mahrez is ready to spark a summer transfer scramble by quitting outgoing champions Leicester, and is keen to join a Champions League club.

Boss Sam Allardyce has confirmed he wants a reunion with Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe if his Crystal Palace side stay up.

Fresh doubts over Jack Wilshere's Arsenal future after they don't recall him from Bournemouth loan to rehab broken leg.

Superstar Lionel Messi is holding out for a better Barcelona deal after 'rejecting first new contract offer'.

Stoke may try to hijack their weekend hosts Bournemouth's move for Chelsea legend John Terry.

DAILY EXPRESS

Monaco teenager Kylian Mbappe is tipped to join Real Madrid, following reports that the French club have rejected a £72m offer from Manchester United.

Newcastle have joined the race to sign Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney.

DAILY MAIL

The FA are hoping to control lucrative England player deals after the 2018 World Cup.

Manchester City are set to replace Nike with Under Armour as their kit supplier.

Chelsea are the latest Premier League club to look at Celtic's Kieran Tierney.

Mark Hughes has indicated he could reignite his interest in John Terry with a deal for Bruno Martins Indi appearing to hit the buffers.

Trent Alexander-Arnold says he will not be satisfied until he is captain of Liverpool.

Arsenal flop Lucas Perez primed for summer exit with Arsene Wenger set to snub him for Manchester United tie.

LA Galaxy want to commission an X Factor style TV show in a bid to unearth British talent.

Steve Bruce has endured a difficult first season in charge of Aston Villa, but he insists the bruises on his face heading into the final game of the campaign are the result of mole removal surgery.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Pedro Caixinha is preparing for a wholesale clear-out of the Rangers squad

INDEPENDENT

Marcus Rashford is not the finished article yet and will only get better for Manchester United, warns Jesse Lingard.

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
May 07 2017


SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a £55m bid to sign striker Sergio Aguero from arch-rivals Manchester City.

Stoke City are set to try to sign Chelsea captain John Terry, 36, in the summer but face competition from the MLS and Chinese Super League.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Chelsea are ready to make a £20m move for 22-year-old Italian striker Domenico Berardi who plays for Serie A side Sassuolo.

Manchester City have made a £50m bid to land Juventus defender Alex Sandro.

Arsene Wenger has identified two France internationals to bolster squad this summer.

Ronald Koeman has made Ajax's Davy Klaassen his No.1 summer target.

Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore has moved up Stoke's wish-list after his Europa League performances for Ajax.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's time in England is over as the Manchester United striker's family prepare to leave Manchester.

Manchester City want Alexis Sanchez to hold his nerve if Arsenal try to force the Chile star to move abroad.

Matteo Darmian has admitted he could leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

Everton are considering a £25m summer move for AC Milan defender Alessio Romagnoli.

Yaya Toure is resisting Ivory Coast's calls for an international return as he eyes a new Manchester City deal. Meanwhile, Pablo Zabaleta will leave City this summer but Jesus Navas has been offered a one-year contract.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is wanted to replace Luis Enrique as Barcelona head coach.

Turkish side Fenerbahce are plotting a move to make West Ham's Slaven Bilic their manager, while the Hammers plan a double Sunderland raid for keeper Jordan Pickford and striker Jermain Defoe.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Arsenal have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.

Crystal Palace are considering a move for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone.

Arsenal promise £85m Kylian Mbappe he will play a central role if he signs for the Gunners.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 33, will have to take a wage cut fom his current deal worth £230,000 per week to £100,000 if he wants to stay.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Rafael Benitez is to remain as manager of newly-promoted Newcastle after getting assurances from owner Mike Ashley that he will be able to spend £70m on players in the summer.

 

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Monday's Newspapers
May 08 2017


THE SUN

Romelu Lukaku could reject Chelsea for a switch to Manchester United as the Everton star is concerned by Antonio Conte's tactics.

Chelsea are weighing up a £70m double raid on Roma with moves for Radja Nainggolan and Antonio Rudiger.

Everton are set to swoop for Italian striker Diego Falcinelli in a cut-price £9m deal this summer.

Antoine Griezmann has told Real Madrid he will be joining Manchester United this summer, according to reports in Spain.

Tottenham must move quickly to beat Newcastle to land powerful Hull centre-half Harry Maguire.

Virgil van Dijk's move to Chelsea is set to cost an astonishing £100m in fees and wages.

Chelsea will consider rivalling Liverpool for RB Leipzig star Naby Keita.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Swansea's players have raised £60,000 to pay for fans' tickets for Sunderland trip.

DAILY EXPRESS

Alvaro Morata has reached an agreement to join Chelsea, according to reports in Spain.

Jose Mourinho has requested Manchester United sign Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus, according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR

Monaco star Kylian Mbappe does not want to join Manchester United because of their style of football, according to reports in France.

DAILY MAIL

Lucas Perez would be open to returning to Deportivo La Coruna in the summer after admitting to his frustration over a perceived lack of opportunities at Arsenal.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers
May 09 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool believe they can beat bitter rivals Manchester United to Burnley's £25m-rated defender Michael Keane.

Striker-hungry West Ham are interested in Anderlecht star Lukasz Teodorczyk.

Everton are in pole position to sign Jordan Pickford from relegated Sunderland.

Mario Balotelli is in talks to join Spanish club Las Palmas next season.

Mauricio Pochettino is an admirer of Bournemouth right-back Adam Smith and could move for him if he loses Kyle Walker to Manchester City.

Leeds rebel Charlie Taylor is set to join West Brom on a Bosman free transfer.

Leicester striker Ahmed Musa could be on his way out of the club this summer - just a year after joining them.

Willy Caballero could quit Manchester City this summer to boost his starting prospects - even though he's their current No 1, with Claudio Bravo injured and Joe Hart out on loan.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United are confident of winning the race to sign Michael Keane with the Burnley centre-half setting his sights on a return to Old Trafford.

THE SUN

Everton will make a £10m offer for Sunderland's brilliant young keeper Jordan Pickford.

Sunderland have brought in top talent-spotter Rob Mackenzie to help plot their Premier League return.

Lionel Messi is close to signing a new deal with Barcelona, according to the club's vice-president Jordi Mestre.

Yaya Toure is willing to snub the chance to stay at Manchester City - because he wants more game time.

Everton have stepped up their interest in Anderlecht midfield prodigy Leander Dendoncker.

Bayern Munich ace Kingsley Coman seriously considered a switch to Manchester City.

THE TIMES

Mark Hughes has warned Jack Butland against seeking a move this summer.

Coach Thomas Tuchel could leave Borussia Dortmund thus summer after public disagreements with the club's board.

DAILY EXPRESS

Everton are closing in on a deal to land Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.

DAILY MAIL

Sergio Aguero is not interested in a cross-city switch to Manchester United this summer.

Real Madrid are on the verge of signing Atletico Madrid left back Theo Hernandez after the youngster reportedly passed his medical with the club on Monday.

Milan have no interest in signing Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, according to the Italian club's director of sport Massimiliano Mirabelli.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool remain confident of sealing a £50m summer swoop for Virgil van Dijk - despite claims by Claude Puel he is staying at Southampton.

Manchester City have handed 19-year-old defender Tosin Adarabioyo a fresh deal with Celtic and Everton interested in their academy graduate.

INDEPENDENT

Lucas Perez is being chased by a handful of LaLiga clubs as he eyes a return to his homeland after a frustrating first season at Arsenal.

Everton are competing with Tottenham to sign Malaga forward Sandro Ramirez, a graduate of Barcelona's academy.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic have moved closer to a stunning summer swoop for Chelsea striker Dominic Solanke.

Goalkeeper Logan Bailly is keen on a move to Standard Liege after admitting his Celtic career is over.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers
May 10 2017


THE SUN

Antonio Conte is pushing the Chelsea hierarchy to land £65m Real Madrid strike ace Alvaro Morata.

Manchester City could offer Jason Denayer to Arsenal as part of any deal for Alexis Sanchez.

Manchester United's lack of urgency could see Jose Mourinho lose out to Liverpool in the race to sign Burnley defender Michael Keane.

Chelsea and Real Madrid will be protagonists in this summer's goalkeeping merry-go-round - if David de Gea stays at Manchester United.

Everton are eyeing a cut-price move for Malaga star Sandro Ramirez.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger has put himself on a collision course with Arsenal over his future after insisting point-blank that he will refuse to work with a director of football.

Champions-elect Chelsea will offer Antonio Conte a stunning new deal and substantial transfer funds this summer to see off sustained interest from Chinese-backed Inter Milan.

Eric Dier is poised to be the first Tottenham player to test chairman Daniel Levy's get-tough policy on further pay-rises.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has been given the green light to open talks for two players he has personally scouted in the past week - Malaga striker Sandro and Ajax midfielder Davy Klaasen.

Antonio Conte is set to give forgotten Chelsea left-back Abdul Baba Rahman a second chance this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Ham have no intention of sacking Slaven Bilic at the end of this season and are considering making Yaya Toure one of their major signings in the summer should he leave Manchester City.

Riyad Mahrez expects Leicester to honour the agreement they struck last summer and allow him to leave at the end of this season, which will spark interest from Tottenham and Arsenal.

DAILY EXPRESS

Antonio Conte is desperate to bring Real Madrid star Gareth Bale to Chelsea, according to reports in Spain.

Craig Shakespeare says he is not fretting over whether he will land the Leicester job in the summer.

DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid have offered James Rodriguez to Manchester United but Antoine Griezmann remains their No 1 target.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain would welcome a move to Liverpool as the Arsenal star weighs up his future.

Swansea boss Paul Clement will net £750,000 in bonuses if he secures the club's Premier League status.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is still not prepared to rip up the club's wage structure despite their best Premier League season.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea are ready to sell Diego Costa this summer if the price is right, and Atletico Madrid are hoping to persuade Costa not to head to China after all.

Manchester United are ready to go to war with Chelsea in the battle to sign Romelu Lukaku.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers
May 11 2017

THE SUN

Dries Mertens is ready to snub the chance of joining Manchester United in favour of signing a new deal at Napoli.

West Ham have offered Pablo Zabaleta the chance to make a new start away from Manchester City.

Celtic are willing to pay Manchester City £500,000 to loan Patrick Roberts for another season.

DAILY MAIL

Tottenham Hotspur are not worried about Eric Dier's head being turned by Manchester United.

Everton are showing interest in Middlesbrough midfielder Marten de Roon, who has impressed following his £12m move from Atalanta.

Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez is plotting a double swoop for Manchester City duo Fernando and Eliaquim Mangala.

Southampton youngster Harrison Reed is ready to consider his future this summer after failing to break into Claude Puel's plans.

Watford have expressed an interest in signing Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen on loan.

Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart is attracting interest from Sunderland, Stoke and Burnley.

Chelsea set to cash £3.4m from Juan Cuadrado's loan success at Juventus.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger has identified Monaco's France international midfielder Thomas Lemar as a top midfield target for Arsenal this summer - another clear sign he wants to stay on as manager beyond the expiration of his current contract at the end of the season.

Marseille are interested in Riyad Mahrez, with the 26-year-old Leicester star ready to quit the King Power Stadium this summer.

West Ham, Newcastle and Brighton are interested in Yaya Toure, with the midfielder facing an emotional farewell to Manchester City fans next Tuesday.

West Ham will have to buy Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi outright if they want him.

Watford want to borrow Barcelona's former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen.

West Brom are eyeing up a move for Middlesbrough centre-back Ben Gibson after Tony Pulis went to Stamford Bridge on Monday night to make a personal check on him.

Liverpool have been told to forget about trying to sign top midfield target Naby Keita this summer, by his RB Leipzig coach Ralph Hasenhuttl.

Crystal Palace have joined the chase for Brighton 'keeper David Stockdale.

Marseille are ready to try again this summer for Crystal Palace's France international midfielder Yohan Cabaye after being scared off in January by the Londoners' £16m valuation.

DAILY EXPRESS

Antonio Conte has earmarked Dani Alves as a summer signing for Chelsea.

DAILY STAR

Riyad Mahrez is set to kick-start a £100m exodus at Leicester this summer, with Kasper Schmeichel, Islam Slimani, Ahmed Musa and Leonardo Ulloa also set to move on.

Hector Bellerin's agent says he received an offer for the Arsenal star but it's not from Barcelona.

 

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Friday's Papers
May 12 2017


DAILY STAR

Barcelona are reportedly eyeing a move for Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu.

Atletico Madrid are considering a summer move for Leicester and England striker Jamie Vardy.

THE SUN

Arsenal are ready to battle Chelsea and Manchester United for Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata, who is seen as a potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez.

Chelsea's Diego Costa and Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez are wanted by Atletico Madrid if Antoine Griezmann leaves.

Gareth Bale will have a fitness test on his torn calf 48 hours before Real Madrid's Champions League final against Juventus in Cardiff on June 3.

Chelsea are keeping tabs on Bournemouth defender Adam Smith and sent a scout to watch him play in the 2-2 draw with Stoke last Saturday.

Local residents are fighting plans to allow around-the-clock work to be carried out on Tottenham's new stadium.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has fired a warning ahead of talks over a new contract by telling Chelsea to pay him what he is worth.

England are lining up a third friendly against Germany in just over a year.

Burnley may cash in on striker Andre Gray, who has one year left on his current deal and could demand much more than his current £30,000-per-week if he were to agree a new contract.

Galatasaray are keen to sign Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck.

Arsene Wenger will continue to have the final say on transfers if he stays at Arsenal, despite the club's plans to appoint a director of football.

DAILY MIRROR


Promoted Brighton are plotting an ambitious move for Liverpool's midfield stalwart Lucas Leiva.

Craig Shakespeare wants his Leicester stars to stay, irrespective of any verbal gentlemen's agreements they may have with the club. Riyad Mahrez, Kasper Schmeichel and Jamie Vardy are all set to be in demand again this summer.

West Brom hope to agree a compensation fee with Leeds for Charlie Taylor rather than go to a tribunal. Baggies boss Tony Pulis has confirmed his interest in Taylor, who is out of contract at Elland Road, and is prepared to offer between £3million and £5million for the left-back.

Jesus Navas has been offered a new deal to stay at Manchester City after impressive recent performances.

Chelsea want to bring Germany Under-17 star Jann-Fiete Arp to Stamford Bridge this summer. The Blues have been keeping tabs on the Hamburg forward for over six months.

DAILY EXPRESS


Claude Puel's days at Southampton look numbered - with Hull boss Marco Silva already approached about replacing the under-fire Frenchman.

Paul Lambert's future as Wolves boss in the balance, with the Scotsman ready to step aside if he is not guaranteed to be in charge of the club's transfer dealings.

THE TIMES


Chelsea's players will receive a £5million bonus to be split among the squad if they seal the Premier League title against West Brom on Friday night.

 

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Saturday's Papers
May 13 2017

THE SUN

•Victor Valdes will quit Middlesbrough after Premier League relegation, as Manchester City eye a deal for the former Barcelona goalkeeper.
•Barcelona spokesman Josep Vives insists it's just a matter of time before Lionel Messi signs a new contract.
•Manchester City have joined rivals United in the hunt for Real Madrid superstar James Rodriguez.
DAILY MAIL

•Jose Mourinho wants Romelu Lukaku to be Manchester United's next target man - and will offer Wayne Rooney as part of the deal.
•Manchester United and Arsenal are considering a summer move for Atletico Madrid defender Jose Maria Gimenez.
•Ajax wonderkid Kasper Dolberg insists he will stay at the club next season.
DAILY MIRROR

•Liverpool are set to sign Luan, dubbedthe 'new Ronaldinho', from Gremio for £26m, having been tracking the 24-year-old for a year.
•Chelsea and Liverpool target Ben Gibson could stay at Middlesbrough and try to help them return to the Premier League.
•Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham can keep their star players, having built a 'special feeling' at the club.
DAILY TELEGRAPH

•Ivan Gazidis is being lined up to take over as the head of Major League Soccer if he loses his Arsenal power battle with manager Arsene Wenger.

 

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Sunday's Newspapers
May 14 2017


SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea will offer Antonio Conte a new four-year deal, which will double his wages and see him become the club's highest-paid manager.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Everton have made the first move in their pursuit of Sunderland keeper Jordan Pickford by lodging a £10m offer.

Jermain Defoe, who can leave Sunderland on a free this summer, tops former club West Ham's hit-list of targets.

Manchester United are ready to move for Sweden U21 star Pawel Cibicki.

Rafa Benitez has one more day to exercise a £6.5m option to sign Christian Atsu on a permanent basis for Newcastle.

SUNDAY PEOPLE

Liverpool will announce the signing of Hull defender Andrew Robertson when the transfer window opens.

West Ham have slapped a £30m price-tag on Manuel Lanzini to warn off Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal.

Liverpool have joined Newcastle and Tottenham in showing interest in Hull central defender Harry Maguire.

Liverpool will compete with Italian giants AC Milan for Wolfsburg defender Ricardo Rodriguez.

Steve Bruce has been asked to plot Aston Villa's Premier League promotion push on just a £1m budget.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Chelsea will try to get Ross Barkley from Everton ahead of Tottenham.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Tottenham are hoping to rake in £3m per event at their new stadium by hosting E-Sports.

STAR ON SUNDAY

Manchester City are ready to outbid Everton for Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford

 

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Monday's Newspapers
May 15 2017

DAILY STAR

Tottenham are fearing a whopping £110m swoop from Manchester United for Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose.

Manchester United are reportedly interested in a swoop for Benfica keeper Ederson.

DAILY MIRROR

Dele Alli says "anything can happen" as speculation persists linking him with a move away from Tottenham.

Michy Batshuayi could be on his way out of Chelsea, with West Ham, Marseille and Monaco said to be interested.

Manchester City are ready to offer Yaya Toure a one-year contract extension.

THE SUN

Michael Carrick is in talks over staying at Manchester United next season as a player and Under-23s coach.

United boss Jose Mourinho is facing another battle with Ajax as both clubs vie to sign Malmo forward Pawel Cibicki.

Former England manager Steve McClaren moved a step closer to taking up a new role at Huddersfield as he watched their play-off clash with Sheffield Wednesday.

Arsenal have completed the signing of FC Schalke 04 left-back Sead Kolasinac on a five-year deal according to reports in Germany.

Manchester City are chasing France Under-20 full-back Nordi Mukiele and sent a scout to watch the 19-year-old Montpellier star in action last week.

Liverpool are set to announce the signing of Hull full-back Andrew Robertson when the summer transfer window opens.

Leicester star Riyad Mahrez has sparked rumours he is keen on a move to Chelsea after being caught calling Antonio Conte's men an 'incredible club'.

Pep Guardiola has joined the race for Italian keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who has told friends he is moving to the Premier League.

James Rodriguez, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, appeared to wave goodbye to home fans during Real Madrid's final home game of the season on Sunday.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea winger Willian has committed his future to the club after being linked with a shock move to Manchester United.

Borussia Monchengladbach have revealed they would be open to signing Chelsea loanee Andreas Christensen.

THE INDEPENDENT

Everton believe they have beaten Sevilla and Tottenham in the race to sign Malaga starlet Sandro Ramirez.

THE TIMES

The Premier League hope to tackle homophobic abuse at matches by announcing a partnership with Stonewall.

THE GUARDIAN

Marco Silva declined to commit his future to Hull City and intends to meet the club's owners this week for talks after a heavy defeat at Crystal Palace condemned his team to relegation back to the Championship after one chaotic year among the elite.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers
May 16 2017


DAILY STAR

Isco has asked Real Madrid to abandon a move for Chelsea forward Eden Hazard.

The Spanish giants, meanwhile, will go all out to sign Antoine Griezmann if Gareth Bale leaves the club this summer.

Newcastle are considering a move for Jay Rodriguez after reportedly being offered the Southampton forward.

Manchester United are preparing a £128million mega double swoop for Real Madrid stars James Rodriguez and Gareth Bale.

United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has reportedly held talks over a move to Trabzonspor this summer.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City are stepping up their interest in AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and are favourites to sign the teenager this summer.

Alan Pardew could be set for a shock return as manager of Sheffield Wednesday - regardless of whether they are promoted to the Premier League.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits he would have been sacked if he had been in charge of Barcelona or Bayern Munich this season.

Everton are interested in signing West Ham's Manuel Lanzini as Ronald Koeman searches for creativity.

Huddersfield are plotting a move for Chelsea youngster Izzy Brown if they seal promotion to Premier League.

Liverpool have slapped a £30million price tag on Mamadou Sakho after his successful Crystal Palace loan spell.

THE SUN

Real Madrid will only allow James Rodriguez leave if they receive offers of £63million or above as rumours continue to mount that Jose Mourinho is keen on bringing him to Old Trafford.

Manchester United are set to break the £1billion Premier League prize money barrier this season - the first club to do so.

Gus Poyet has admitted he would "love" to take Diego Costa to China but believes Chelsea team-mate John Terry may struggle to seal a lucrative move.

DAILY EXPRESS

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s doctor Volker Musahl has dismissed claims that the Manchester United striker's knee will be the subject of research.

Monaco have reportedly rejected an opening offer of £68million for Chelsea and Manchester United target Kylian Mbappe from an unnamed club.

Gremio president Romildo Bolzan Jr has played down reports which claimed Liverpool were close to the £26million signing of striker Luan.

Torino chairman Urbano Cairo has reiterated his desire to keep Andrea Belotti but admits they are powerless if his £84million release clause is paid.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Everton are exploring whether or not to sign Las Palmas defender Mauricio Lemos as part of a summer spend that could top £75m.

THE INDEPENDENT

Pep Guardiola has revealed that John Stones is set to return for Manchester City's final two games of the season as he talked up the prospect of James Rodriguez swapping Real Madrid for the Premier League.

THE GUARDIAN

David Moyes will stay at Sunderland only if given funds to rebuild.

THE TIMES

Manchester United's players will be £38million better off if they beat Ajax in the Europa League final next week in what could be the most lucrative match ever staged for a single squad.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers
May 17 2017


DAILY MAIL


Manchester United are set to re-sign Michael Keane from Burnley in a £25million deal this summer - two years after selling him for £23million less.

RB Leipzig are keen on signing Manchester City's Jadon Sancho and Chelsea's Dominic Solanke.

David de Gea may have played his last game for Manchester United after Jose Mourinho indicated that Sergio Romero and Joel Pereira will be in goal for the club's remaining games this season.

DAILY MIRROR


Chelsea are ready to join the battle for £40million Tottenham defender Kyle Walker.

France striker Alexandre Lacazette has been given the green light to leave Lyon - but he is ready to snub Arsenal for Atletico Madrid.

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has been offered a staggering £824,000-per-week deal to join Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian.

Leicester will bid for Hull centre-back Harry Maguire, amid strong interest from promoted Newcastle in their captain Wes Morgan.

Southampton, Everton and Newcastle are battling to bring Montpellier winger Ryad Boudebouz to the Premier League.

Everton appeared to drop a big hint over Ross Barkley's future by having him play a big role in the official launch of next season's kit on Wednesday night.

THE SUN


Manchester City flop Nolito is on the verge of a return to LaLiga with Real Betis.

Manchester United will miss out on a staggering £50million if they fail to beat Ajax in the Europa League final.


Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is not on the verge of signing James Rodriguez from Real Madrid, despite reports in Spain and Colombia claiming he has agreed personal terms.

Alan Pardew could be on the verge of a return to management with Sheffield Wednesday - even if the club win promotion to the Premier League.

Manchester United will offer Paris Saint-Germain £60m for Marquinhos - to keep him out of the grasp of Barcelona.

Paris Saint-Germain will slug it out with Chelsea and Manchester United for Santos star Thiago Maia.

DAILY EXPRESS


Arsene Wenger announced he's staying at Arsenal next season - while in transfer talks with Sead Kolasinac.

DAILY STAR


Arsenal reportedly want Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham, who has netted 23 Sky Bet Championship goals with Bristol City this season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH


Everton have placed a £50million price tag on Ross Barkley as they continue to wait on the midfielder's future.

Claude Puel is receiving no reassurances about his Southampton future ahead of an end-of-season review next week.

DAILY RECORD


Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha says Barrie McKay's Ibrox future will be sorted this week.

West Brom had Celtic and Scotland star Stuart Armstrong watched in last Friday night's win at Aberdeen.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers
May 18 2017

DAILY STAR

Tottenham are targeting a shock summer transfer for Juventus defender Dani Alves.

Inter Milan will hold contract talks with Manchester United over Ivan Perisic.

Swansea boss Paul Clement is ready to make a move to bring John Terry to the Welsh club.

THE INDEPENDENT


Red Bull Leipzig duo Timo Werner and Naby Keita are on Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp's radar. Chelsea are still leading the race to land Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk.

THE SUN


Eric Dier, Kyle Walker and Danny Rose all want to leave Spurs, with the England trio being targeted by Manchester clubs willing to double their pay packets - and all three are said to be keen to go.

Chelsea are desperately trying to persuade PSG midfielder Marco Verratti to join boss Antonio Conte's quest for more silverware.

Jermain Defoe is being offered a staggering £18m contract by Bournemouth - despite turning 35 in five months.

Everton are ready to launch a shock £20m summer bid for Manchester City striker Kelechi Iheanacho - as a possible replacement for Romelu Lukaku.

Everton have targeted Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Gylfi Sigurdsson as possible replacements for contract rebel Ross Barkley.

Reported Arsenal and Chelsea target Mauro Icardi has pledged his allegiance to Inter Milan.

Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Romelu Lukaku's entourage ahead of a £70million summer bid.

Manchester United and Chelsea have reportedly lost out to AC Milan in the race to sign Atalanta midfielder Franck Kessie.

DAILY MAIL


Yaya Toure wants a contract resolution next week as Manchester City's stars wait to hear their fate.

Fulham remain confident Ryan Sessegnon, 16, will sign a professional contract at Craven Cottage - but it won't be until June as Premier League clubs circle.

Former Tottenham flop Paulinho is on the verge of a move to German giants Bayern Munich, according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR


Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are all keeping tabs on Stoke goalkeeper Jack Butland, who has got back into the first-team after a year out with a bad ankle injury.

Derby are braced for bids to buy their top scorer Tom Ince - and are prepared to sell him to help rebuild their squad.

Alexis Sanchez has given a major clue he will quit Arsenal this summer - but launched a stinging defence of boss Arsene Wenger.

James Rodriguez is desperate to get a move to the Premier League after Real Madrid gave him the green light to move.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is keen on Corentin Tolisso, with the French midfielder set to leave Lyon this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH


Arsene Wenger is ready to give goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny a fresh chance at Arsenal following a highly successful loan season at Roma.

Tony Pulis is ready to step up his ambitious bid to sign John Terry next week when he meets with West Bromwich Albion's Chinese owners.

Chelsea have moved quickly to try to head off Real Madrid's interest in Thibaut Courtois by opening talks over a new contract for their goalkeeper.

THE GUARDIAN

Wilfried Zaha has told Crystal Palace he is willing to sign a five-year deal worth £110,000 a week after helping to secure the club's Premier League status for another season.

Watford want talks with Hull boss Marco Silva after deciding to part ways with Walter Mazzarri

THE TIMES


Bournemouth are ready to begin their summer recruitment drive by targeting Nathan Ake and Asmir Begovic, the Chelsea pair, in a deal worth more than £30m.

DAILY RECORD


Celtic are being linked with a summer move for Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph.

 

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Friday's Newspapers
May 19 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are ready to push the button on a move for Atletico Madrid's Jan Oblak if David De Gea quits for Real Madrid.

Olivier Giroud is prepared to quit Arsenal this summer if Arsene Wenger revamps his strike-force.

Crystal Palace have entered the bidding war for Jermain Defoe. Sam Allardyce is attempting to outgun Bournemouth and West Ham.

Harry Redknapp is trying to tempt Robbie Keane to join his Birmingham City revolution. Striker Keane, 36, is clubless since leaving LA Galaxy in December.

Swansea boss Paul Clement has told Icelandic star Gylfi Sigurdsson to stay and be their leading man rather than join the chorus line at a bigger club.

West Ham and Stoke are leading the chase for Leeds' £15m-rated striker Chris Wood, with Southampton also interested.

THE SUN

Sam Allardyce is eyeing a double raid for Manchester City's out-of contract full-backs Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy.

Senegal's Mamadou Coulibaly, 18, is ready to complete an incredible journey from child refugee to playing for Juventus.

Chelsea want Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Diego Costa's replacement as Antonio Conte plans Borussia Dortmund negotiations.

Norwich midfielder Jonny Howson is the No1 target for Leeds co-owner Andrea Radrizzani this summer.

Derby County are ready to flog Tom Ince for £10m to fund a squad shake-up.

Burnley's Ashley Barnes is being eyed by Newcastle and Crystal Palace as Premier League duo prepare to battle over rival's striker.

Newcastle are set to bid £12m for Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, according to reports.

Leeds United striker Chris Wood is a £20m target for a pack of Premier League clubs; West Ham, Southampton, Swansea and Stoke are all interested.

DAILY MAIL

West Ham are to allow teenage stars Reece Oxford and Domingos Quina to leave on loan this summer.

Sunderland have slapped a £30m price-tag on Jordan Pickford as Everton prepare to make a bid for the England U21 keeper.

Claude Makelele is set for new Swansea deal as Paul Clement looks to tie down his staff.

Everton are interested in Tammy Abraham and are ready to use the teenager as leverage in Romelu Lukaku's potential move back to Chelsea.

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, a target for Chelsea and Liverpool, will not be sold this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea will step up their efforts to sign Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko next week with the midfielder expected to cost more than £42m.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are ready to launch a summer bid for Juventus ace Mario Lemina, according to reports.

Willy Caballero could be on the verge of quitting Manchester City to return to Malaga.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers chairman Dave King has vowed to reinvest all season ticket cash in the playing squad and said he 'can only marvel at the steadfast loyalty of our supporters'