What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday May 6

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has been rewarded for his Premier League title success with a new £42million deal and has shaken hands with owner Roman Abramovich on a bumper four-year offer.
Newcastle captain Fabricio Coloccini has issued a 533-word call to arms to fans but did not mention his manager, John Carver, once.
Roy Keane claims he would never have tried to get a manager's job the way Tim Sherwood did at Aston Villa.
Lee Cattermole insists Sunderland will not go down - because their players care.
Inter Milan will press ahead with a summer bid for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure even if they are hit by Financial Fair Play sanctions.
Southampton right-back Nathaniel Clyne has revealed he is willing to snub a £20million move to Manchester United.
Liverpool have been left in pole position to sign PSV's Memphis Depay - by default.
West Ham are ready to join the battle for Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
Aston Villa will offer Jeff Hendrick the chance to live his Premier League dream after missing out on the play-offs with Derby.
Genoa are lining up a £7million bid for Fulham misfit Kostas Mitroglou.
Aiden O'Brien is wanted by both Brentford and Ipswich following Millwall's relegation.

Chelsea and Jose Mourinho are ready to conclude talks over a new contract with a view to keeping him in charge at Stamford Bridge until 2019.
Martin Skrtel's contract talks with Liverpool have hit a snag over a clause relating to the number of games he must play each season.
Bournemouth are interested in Sporting Braga striker Eder.
Crystal Palace are also showing interest in Eder and QPR's Charlie Austin.
West Ham have asked about Blackburn's £7million-rated striker Rudy Gestede.
Stoke and Southampton scouts have checked on Sampdoria's Stefano Okaka.
Everton fear they will be priced out of a permanent deal for Aaron Lennon after Tottenham demanded £9million for the winger.
Newcastle are ready to pay £15million for Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

England boss Roy Hodgson is on a collision course with Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal over full-back Luke Shaw.
Manchester City are planning a £15million swoop for Tottenham full-back Danny Rose.
Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is being lined up for a £10million summer switch to Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho will be rewarded for guiding Chelsea to the title with four more years at Stamford Bridge.
West Ham are on the trail of Blackburn striker Rudy Gestede.
West Brom have told Wolves winger Bakary Sako to lower his wage demands if he wants to move to the Baggies.
Fulham striker Kostas Mitroglou is being lined up for a £7million move to Genoa.
Hull and Stoke are keeping tabs on Charlton midfielder Johann Gudmundsson.

Fabricio Coloccini has penned an emotional apology to long-suffering Newcastle fans - and pleaded for unity.
Chris Ramsey will be confirmed as QPR's new manager on a two-year deal at the end of the season.
Jose Mourinho is set for a contract extension and will then oversee a major overhaul of his Chelsea squad.
David Moyes will decide his future at the end of the season after crisis club Newcastle joined West Ham in the chase for his services.
Manchester City are ready to make a £12million offer for Tottenham defender Danny Rose.
Manager Mauricio Pochettino has seized overall control over transfers at Tottenham.
Southampton and Swansea have joined Newcastle in the chase for £15million-rated Anderlecht striker Aleksandar Mitrovic.

Everton fear Tottenham will price Aaron Lennon out of a permanent summer move to Goodison Park.
Ron Vlaar says he is not fussed about losing the Aston Villa captaincy after boss Tim Sherwood handed the armband to Fabian Delph.

Steve McClaren turned down the chance to take over at Newcastle United because of concerns about the present management structure at the club.
Jose Mourinho's long-term future is expected to be settled when he signs a two-year contract extension over the summer.

Chelsea are to hold talks with Jose Mourinho's representative aimed at extending the manager's second spell at Stamford Bridge by a further two years.

Chelsea are bracing themselves for another busy summer of negotiations with Atletico Madrid after adding Antoine Griezmann and Toby Alderweireld to their list of transfer targets.

Chelsea will step up negotiations over a new contract for Jose Mourinho and start formalising their summer transfer plans now that the Premier League title is secure.
Bournemouth have given an early indication of their Premier League intent by making a club-record £5million bid for Braga striker Eder.

Stefan Johansen has insisted he is staying at Celtic as his heart is set on landing the treble next season.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday May 7

Manchester City are set to make a £70m swoop for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba and could sell Yaya Toure, Samir Nasri, Aleksandr Kolarov and Edin Dzeko to fund the deal.

Juventus are allowing Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola to discuss options, with a fee of around £58million expected. Chelsea and Manchester City remain in the race for the midfielder.
Inter Milan have joined the race to sign second-choice Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech.
Former England manager Graham Taylor has insisted he would never have blocked black footballers' path into the national team and denied that two FA members tried to cap numbers.
Real Madrid No 2 Paul Clement has emerged as a contender for the Newcastle job after Steve McClaren appeared to rule himself out of a move to Tyneside.
Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti insists Gareth Bale must not be sold under any circumstances.
West Ham have made enquiries about signing 26-year-old Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Stefan Reinartz.

Manchester City are plotting a £50m-plus transfer bid for Paul Pogba as a summer-long tug-of-war looms.
Inter Milan eye Martin Skrtel as the defender stalls over a new Liverpool deal.
Former England manager Graham Taylor has angrily denied he was told to limit the amount of black players picked for the national side.
Manchester United and Chelsea transfer target Gareth Bale is refusing to quit on his Real Madrid dream.
Radamel Falcao's loan spell at Manchester United could be extended until January.
Arsenal are set to revive interest in William Carvalho - and may offer Joel Campbell as a makeweight in the deal.
Chelsea target Paulo Dybala's future will be decided in the next two weeks.
Southampton have opened talks with
Jay Rodriguez over a new five-year deal in a bid to fend off interest from Tottenham and Manchester City.
Tottenham are weighing up a £2m summer move for Almeria keeper Julian Cuesta.
Wolfsburg are out of the race to sign Manchester United target Ilkay Gundogan.

Graham Taylor was told by FA officials not to pick too many black players for England, according to a new book.
Manchester United and Chelsea must bid at least £80m to have any hope of landing Real Madrid's Gareth Bale.
15-year-old Benfica goalkeeper Joao Virginia has impressed during a trial at Old Trafford.
Brentford boss Mark Warburton, who leaves the club at the end of the season, is top of Fulham's shortlist.
Manchester United winger Nani does not want to stay at Sporting Lisbon after his loan spell ends

Graham Taylor has rejected claims that the FA told him not to pick 'too many black players' during his time as England manager.
Gareth Bale is the 'future' of Real Madrid and won't join Manchester United this summer, claims his agent.

The FA told Graham Taylor not to pick 'too many' black players for England, according to a new book about racism in football.
Steve McClaren's refusal to countenance Newcastle United's three-game offer to save their season appears to have convinced Mike Ashley to look elsewhere for a permanent manager this summer.

Bournemouth and Watford have joined the queue to sign out-of-contract Man City defender Micah Richards.

Inter want to sign Yaya Toure from Manchester City on a free transfer to help finance his wages.
Real Madrid coach Paul Clement is on Newcastle's summer shortlist for the manager's job.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday May 5

Daniel Sturridge may not be ready to play for Liverpool again until October.
Mauricio Pochettino reckons he knows why Gareth Bale is struggling to settle at Real Madrid - indigestion!
Manuel Pellegrini's nearest and dearest admit he is getting worried about his Manchester City future.
Yaya Toure is almost certainly on his way out of Manchester City - but could stay in the Premier League next season.
Ronald Koeman remains confident Jay Rodriguez will reject Tottenham and sign a new contract with Southampton.
Jose Mourinho has demanded Chelsea pull out all the stops in the transfer market as part of his new deal.

Manchester United's capture of Holland winger Memphis Depay marks the opening shot in another £150million spending spree.
John Carver has admitted he would have been sacked by now at any club but Newcastle.
Daniel Sturridge faces a six-month lay-off following his complex surgery to cure a chronic hip problem.
Leeds chairman Massimo Cellino is facing a new investigation from the FA.
Yaya Toure's agent says it is "90 per cent certain" the midfielder will leave Manchester City this summer - paving the way for them to sign Paul Pogba.
Tottenham left-back Danny Rose is a target for Atletico Madrid - and the Spanish club are prepared to fight Manchester City for his signature.
West Brom want QPR winger Matt Phillips and Swansea left-back Neil Taylor.
Steve McClaren could be in line for another new contract at Derby after snubbing Newcastle.
Fulham and Wolves will fight it out for Portsmouth midfielder Jed Wallace.

Manchester City are poised to beat Chelsea and Arsenal to the £20million signing of Hoffenheim midfielder Roberto Firmino.
Daniel Sturridge is set to miss the start of next season after being sidelined for four months.
Darren Bent is being lined up for an incredible return to Aston Villa.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique is set to walk away from the club this summer even if he wins the treble.
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge suffered a devastating blow yesterday after it emerged he could be out until October.
Chelsea are keen on signing Everton defender John Stones.
Sampdoria want to sign Mario Balotelli from Liverpool.
Tottenham want Borussia Monchengladbach striker Max Kruse.
Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam is wanted by Leeds.
Derby will bid £3million for Hull winger Tom Ince.

Tony Adams is part of a "blue chip" consortium getting ready to make a £150million bid for Aston Villa but the club will only be sold by owner Randy Lerner if Tim Sherwood can keep them in the Premier League.
Louis van Gaal has pressed the button on Manchester United's £200m summer spending spree by landing Memphis Depay.
Newcastle boss John Carver claims he is the best coach in the Premier League despite guiding the club to eight successive defeats.
PSG, Juventus and Inter Milan are leading the chase for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure.

Memphis Depay insisted last night that he had realised an "absolute dream" after the Holland winger rejected the advances of Liverpool to secure a £25million move to Manchester United.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday May 9

Angel Di Maria could be on his way out of Old Trafford and on loan after United sealed the £25million deal for Memphis Depay.
John Carver has been branded "naive" - by one of his own Newcastle players.

Jose Mourinho has made an impassioned plea for Roman Abramovich not to sell any of his title-winning squad, including Petr Cech.
Arsene Wenger has held heart-to-heart talks with Carl Jenkinson over his Arsenal future.
Tottenham are trying to move into pole position to sign defender Toby Alderweireld on a permanent deal.
Brendan Rodgers has dismissed the idea of Manchester United mind-games as he goes head to head with Louis van Gaal in the final weeks of the Champions League qualification battle.
Tim Sherwood claims Christian Benteke is currently the "hottest" striker in Europe and has hit back at Roy Keane's criticism of the ace.

Edinson Cavani fuelled speculation that Manchester United or Serie A champions Juventus could swoop for him following his hat-trick for PSG on Friday night.
Jose Mourinho has revealed he tried to sign Steven Gerrard not only as Chelsea manager - but also when he was at Inter Milan and Real Madrid.
Newcastle's injured defender Steven Taylor says his club's current predicament is like "the fastest kamikaze ride in the world".
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has played down a potential feud with midfielder Yaya Toure by joking he will present the unsettled player with a birthday cake this week.

Jose Mourinho will do his best to block Arsenal's attempts to sign Petr Cech and would rather he moved abroad than join another Premier League club.
Bournemouth are ready to offer veteran Everton centre-back Sylvain Distin the chance to stay in the Premier League when his contract expires at Goodison Park.

Newcastle boss John Carver says his side's clash with West Brom at St James' Park is the club's biggest in six years.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes insists he's had no row with disgruntled keeper Asmir Begovic.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says the club have no plans to sell forward Theo Walcott and have opened contract talks with the England international.
Real Sociedad boss David Moyes says he is "not going anywhere" despite interest from Newcastle and West Ham.

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann is open to a summer move to Chelsea and is keen to find out whether the Premier League champions will make a serious bid to sign him.
Manchester United could sign on-loan Colombia striker Radamel Falcao for a cut-price fee after Uefa punished parent club Monaco for breach of Financial Fair Play regulations.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday May 10

Manchester United are looking to exploit the rift between Thomas Muller and Bayern boss Pep Guardiola by snapping up the German international and World Cup winner.
Bournemouth want Jermain Defoe to spearhead their attack if Sunderland lose their relegation battle.
Wolfsburg want £45m for former Chelsea forward and Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne, 23.
Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy has slapped a £30million price tag on French international goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in a warning to Manchester United.
Manchester City believe they can land Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola this summer rather than next year by making him the highest paid manager in the world and handing him a transfer war chest to rebuild the former champions.
Former England boss Fabio Capello has again hailed John Terry as the most accomplished defender in English football, congratulating him on Chelsea's recent Premier League triumph.
Liverpool are set to push ahead with their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after missing out on Memphis Depay. Burnley's Danny Ings also remains a target for Brendan Rodgers' side.
West Brom will try to hijack Scott Sinclair's move to Aston Villa by launching a £2.5m bid for the forward. Baggies boss Tony Pulis wants more pace upfront.

Chelsea are looking to bolster their title-winning squad with a £40m swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Koke but will face competition from Manchester City for the 23-year-old's services as they look to line up a replacement for Yaya Toure.
Liverpool want Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen and are prepared to pay £6m for him. The 19-year-old, who can play in the middle or at right-back, has only started two cup games for Jose Mourinho's side.

Manchester City have dismissed speculation linking Pep Guardiola with the club as nonsense.
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini expects midfielder Yaya Toure, 31, to still be at the club next season.
Manchester United will have to stump up £30m if they are to prise Hugo Lloris from Tottenham Hotspur this summer with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy expected to drive a hard bargain over any potential transfer.
Chelsea will offer Filipe Luis as bait as they line up a bid for Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin. The 29-year-old is valued at about £18m but the Blues could offer former Atleti full back Luis as part of any potential deal.

Liverpool's Glen Johnson is poised for a surprise return to West Ham.
Manchester United have made contact with Birmingham City over starlet Demarai Gray.
Liverpool's Jordon Ibe is happy for his MUM to be his agent in contract negotiations. "As for agents I don't have one and I don't
believe in that," says the Reds youngster.
Christian Benteke could stay at Aston Villa if they win the FA Cup and qualify for Europa League.
Three Premier League clubs are set to move for £2million Nedum Onuoha when QPR are relegated.

Pep Guardiola has been offered the manager's job at AC Milan by a Thai businessman who is fronting a takeover bid of the Serie A club from former Italian president Silvio Berlusconi.
Manchester United are in advanced negotiations to sign Nathaniel Clyne from Southampton, having upped their offer for the England full-back to £18m. Clyne has a year of his contract remaining at Saints.

Liverpool are keen on signing Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.
Premier League new boys Bournemouth are plotting a sensational swoop to bring Dimitar Berbatov back to England this summer. The Monaco striker's future in the South of France is uncertain following his side's fine for breaching UEFA financial rules.
Manchester City will start their summer rebuilding campaign with a £30m swoop for Wolfsburg star Kevin De Bruyne, possibly sweetening any potential deal by giving the German club the chance to re-sign former striker Edin Dzeko.
Tottenham have entered the race to sign Celtic centre-half Virgil van Dijk. The Dutch defender is rated at £10m and Sunderland, Everton and Southampton have already shown an interest in the 23-year-old.
QPR striker Charlie Austin is so desperate to play for England that he has told partner Bianca Parker they can't have a summer holiday as he will spend most of his summer by the phone waiting on a call from Roy Hodgson.

Real Madrid coach Paul Clement and Brentford boss Mark Warburton are on the shortlist to take over at relegation-threatened QPR next season, despite club chiefs being impressed by stand-in manager Chris Ramsey.
Manchester City stars Sergio Aguero and Pablo Zabaleta will miss the start of next season's Premier League campaign if Argentina reach the final of the Copa America this summer after boss Manuel Pellegrini promised he will give all players competing in South America a 30-day break after the tournament.
Tottenham and Hull are watching Guingamp striker Claudio Beauvue, with the French club willing to accept bids of £6m for the 27-year-old, who has scored 21 goals this season.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will take Sam Grimshaw, a 21-year-old left-back or left-winger playing for non-league side Glossop, on the club's pre-season tour to America after a successful trial.

Fiorentina manager Vincenzo Montella is unconvinced about extending Micah Richards' stay in Florence. The on-loan Manchester City defender has made only six starts in Serie A this season, despite Montella being happy with his attitude since his arrival in Italy.
Juventus midfielder Andrea Pirlo, 35, is wanted by Chelsea and Liverpool.

Manchester United's owners will reject the idea of selling the naming rights to Old Trafford. The Glazer family will forego a potential income of £20m a year, acknowledging that changing the stadium's name is off-limits for United fans.
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says it will be impossible to emulate the one-club longevity of Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday May 11

Paul Pogba could become the highest paid midfielder in world football with Manchester City preparing a record £70m bid for the former Manchester United player.
Liverpool are reportedly closing on a double deal for English pair Danny Ings and James Milner with both players out of contract in the summer.
Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are reportedly in contention for Monaco midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia according to his agent.

After the success of Diafra Sakho West Ham could return to Ligue 1 with Guingamp striker Claudio Beauvue in their sights after he notched 25 goals in the French top-flight.
Tony Pulis is planning to hijack Aston Villa's £2.5m deal for Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair in an attempt to lure him to West Brom.
Harry Kane has insisted Spurs most stop making 'sloppy mistakes' if they're to progress and Mauricio Pochettino could be set for a White Hart Lane clearout this summer.

Manchester United are interested in Danny Ings while they could return to PSV to secure Memphis Depay's teammate Georginio Wijnaldum to strengthen midfield options.
Steven Gerrard believes Liverpool need to strengthen and they could be in competition with Chelsea for Real Madrid reserve Jese who has struggled to nail down a first team slot.

Gareth Bale continues to be linked with a return to the Premier League amid news that he feels 'isolated' in the dressing room with Manchester United and Chelsea just two of the teams linked with the Welshman.
Pepe has slipped down the Barcelona pecking order but Luis Enrique has cooled talk that the Liverpool and Arsenal target will leave the Nou Camp.
Ashley Young's form deserves a recall to Roy Hodgson's squad according to Manchester United teammate Chris Smalling.

Real Madrid are willing to let Karim Benzeba leave the Bernabeu while they can still command a fee of £40m for the French international and Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are leading the chase.
One player set to stay in Madrid is midfielder Isco who insists he has no intention of leaving Real to move to the Emirates.
Arsenal could bolster their defensive options by signing Virgil van Dijk with the Dutch defender having impressed for Scottish Champions Celtic this season.

West Ham hope to re-sign Carl Jenkinson on loan from Arsenal next season. The Hammers have also considered Glen Johnson, but the right-back's wage demands are an issue. The same is true of Micah Richards.

Southampton and Rotherham sent scouts to watch Dundee Utd's Nadir Ciftci and John Souttar over the weekend.
Hearts are ready to splash out almost £400,000 on Croat superkid Niko Datkovic, a centre-back who plays for Rijeka.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday May 12

Sam Allardyce will reject any offer to stay on as West Ham United manager at the end of the season, as he is understood to have turned down a tentative approach from the club's board to open talks over a new deal.
Chelsea are hopeful of winning the race to sign Brazil's latest wonderkid Robert Kenedy this summer as part of a new youth recruitment drive.
Queens Park Rangers are resigned to selling striker Charlie Austin, but Chris Ramsey still stands a good chance of remaining manager at Loftus Road and being asked to oversee a squad overhaul that will emphasise developing young players.
Mauricio Pochettino wants Daniel Levy, the Tottenham chairman, to take a financial hit on Spurs' flops so he can reshape the club's first-team squad, but fears are growing that Emmanuel Adebayor is talking his way out of finding a new club.

Inter Milan will spark a bidding war for Yaya Toure with a £10m offer.
Pep Guardiola has repeated his desire to stay at Bayern Munich.
Stoke are pulling out all the stops to replace Asmir Begovic this summer.

Manuel Pellegrini is convinced he is staying as boss at Manchester City next season.
Manchester City face major competition from Barcelona in their bid to land Paul Pogba.
Manchester United are ready to raid PSV again - this time for captain Georginio Wijnaldum.
Sean Dyche fears a mass player exodus at Burnley this summer.
Everton are eyeing Marseille defender Nicolas N'Koulou.
West Brom are lining up a £5million swoop for Nottingham Forest winger Michail Antonio.
Asmir Begovic could be sold for £15million with Stoke set to sign Danish keeper Jakob Haugaard.
Leeds supremo Massimo Cellino is set to swoop for Chesterfield right-back Tendayi Darikwa.
Kenny Jackett wants Guinea winger Abdoul Camara to take over from Bakary Sako at Wolves.

Danny Ings will join Liverpool at the end of the season after the Anfield side won the race for his signature.
Andrea Pirlo believes Manchester United must "regret every day" allowing Paul Pogba to leave.
Liverpool have made an approach for young midfielder Mateo Kovacic - as they plan an emotional farewell to Steven Gerrard.
Manchester City are eyeing a move for West Brom's top scorer Saido Berahino.

John Carver is set to miss out on his dream job because his Newcastle players are failing to listen to the beleaguered caretaker manager.
Pep Guardiola has again dismissed suggestions he will take over as Manchester City manager this summer.
Burnley are confident Sean Dyche will stay at Turf Moor to lead another crack at reaching the Premier League.

Queens Park Rangers are set to appoint Chris Ramsey as manager despite their relegation from the Barclays Premier League.
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling's contract saga has taken another twist after it emerged the youngster is preparing to put his Merseyside house on the market.
Pep Guardiola has ruled out a move to Manchester City next season.
Tottenham have no intention of selling Hugo Lloris this summer despite interest of Manchester United.
Brazilian Nathan has confirmed he is to sign for Chelsea.

Robin van Persie is fighting for his Manchester United future, with the club ready to consider offers for the Dutchman this summer.
Manchester City's determination to prise Paul Pogba from Juventus has led to Yaya Toure being offered as a makeweight in a deal for the Frenchman, who is valued at 100million euros (£71.5m) by the Italian champions.
Chelsea hope to follow the £4.5m signing of Atletico Paranaense's Nathan de Souza with that of his fellow Brazil Under-20 international Robert Kenedy for a similar fee.

Further doubt has been cast on Asmir Begovic's future at Stoke City after Mark Hughes closed in on a deal to make Jakob Haugaard, a Danish goalkeeper, the club's first signing of the summer.

Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes is gearing up for next season's title tilt by placing Scotland striker Stevie May at the top of his summer wish list.
Virgil van Dijk has dropped his biggest hint yet that he wants a route out of Celtic as he insisted the Premiership is not a good enough standard.
Croatian side HNK Reijka are ready to accept £350,000 for Hearts target Niko Datkovic.
Gary Teale last night insisted he's still the man for the St Mirren job after the club announced they are looking for rival candidates.
Hamilton Accies are set to sign Dumbarton midfielder Chris Turner.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday May 13

Atletico Madrid are reluctant to sell Antoine Griezmann as they look to strengthen this summer.
Southampton and Newcastle are poised to step up their interest in QPR striker Charlie Austin once the summer transfer window opens in June.
Leroy Fer says Memphis Depay has the class and confidence to become as good as Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United.
Manchester City are among the clubs monitoring Jordon Ibe's contract situation at Liverpool.
Aston Villa could make a move for Brentford goalkeeper David Button.
Wigan winger James McClean is wanted by Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls.
Everton have shown an interest in Marseille's Cameroon defender Nicolas N'Koulou.

Arsene Wenger could turn to Petr Cech as he seeks a new goalkeeper - the Chelsea stopper has been strongly linked with a move to Turkish side Besiktas.
Jordon Ibe is stalling on signing a new deal at Liverpool, despite an offer on the table reportedly trebling his current wages up to £25,000 a week.
QPR want Joey Barton to spearhead their bid to try and get back into the Premier League next season, but they want the midfielder to take a massive pay cut.
Borussia Dortmund are looking to sign Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, but the Blues are keen to keep the player who has starred on loan in the Netherlands with Vitesse Arnhem.
Radamel Falcao has gone backwards in his season on loan with Manchester United according to his mother.
The Football Association hope Jack Grealish will commit himself to England after turning down the chance to play for the Republic of Ireland.

Reported Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool target Christian Benteke will decide next month whether the time has come to leave Aston Villa.
Steven Gerrard admits he knew the time had come to leave Liverpool when he lost 'the buzz' during the build-up to matches.
Carlo Ancelotti is furious with Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett over his claims that Real Madrid players do not pass to his client.
QPR 'rebel' Eduardo Vargas refused to play for the club against Crystal Palace, reportedly turning down the chance to come on as a sub on two occasions late in the game.
Wilfried Bony has urged Yaya Toure to stay at Manchester City.
Massimo Cellino has spoken to Nigel Adkins about taking over at Leeds - even though Neil Redfearn is still head coach.
QPR goalkeeper Rob Green is a reported target of Chelsea as they look to tie up a replacement for Petr Cech.

Chelsea are looking to sign Norwich goalkeeper John Ruddy if Petr Cech quits the club this summer.
Per Mertesacker feels Marouane Fellaini is Manchester United's biggest threat as he prepares for Arsenal's huge Premier League clash at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Leroy Fer believes Manchester United signing Memphis Depay can make as big an impact at the club as Cristiano Ronaldo did.
Newcastle and Sunderland will make moves for Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk over the summer if they avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Leicester are plotting a £1.25million move for French centre-back Prince-Desi Gouano, who has impressed in a loan spell with Portuguese side Rio Ave this season.

Southampton are ready to offer QPR £10million for striker Charlie Austin, who has consistently refused to sign the new deal that was offered to him in January.
Gianluigi Buffon has mocked Sir Alex Ferguson over his decision to let Paul Pogba leave Manchester United.
Liverpool's rebuild has started with Iago Aspas set to join Sevilla on a permanent deal, while youngster Jerome Sinclair is in talks over a new deal. He is likely to be sent out on loan next season.

West Ham have held tentative talks with manager Sam Allardyce over a new contract.

Three groups are interested in a £150m takeover of Aston Villa, whose manager Tim Sherwood watched Swindon's Massimo Luongo on Monday and is interested in signing the midfielder.
Stoke are set to allow 'keeper Asmir Begovic leave this summer after contract talks reached an impasse.

Mike Ashley has asked for his £5m loan to be repaid by Rangers and wants another Ibrox general meeting as well as an explanation why the club was delisted from the Stock Exchange.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday May 14

Manchester City are closing in on a £35m deal for Wolfsburg star Kevin de Bruyne.
Liverpool could target Southampton captain Jose Fonte and reunite him with Dejan Lovren.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger fears Chelsea will block his attempts to sign keeper Petr Cech this summer.
Bournemouth will go back in for Birmingham winger Demarai Gray this summer.
Former Southampton and Reading manager Nigel Adkins has dismissed reports linking him with Sky Bet Championship side Leeds United, where current head coach Neil Redfearn's future remains in doubt.

Slaven Bilic is ready to hold talks with West Ham about succeeding Sam Allardyce as manager.
Yaya Toure is keen on a move to Inter Milan and is willing to go on the cheap to push through a deal.
Manchester United are plotting a swoop for Stoke keeper Asmir Begovic if David de Gea moves to Real Madrid.
Jordan Ibe will sign a new five-year deal at Liverpool next week.

Liverpool and Monaco are tracking AC Milan striker Jeremy Menez, 28, who has netted 16 goals in Serie A this season.
Charlie Austin says he will report for pre-season with QPR unless he is told otherwise by the club.
Manchester United could welcome Nani back in from the cold next season, after a season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon.
Meanwhile, United have opened talks to sign Ghana youngster Bernard Mensah, according to the player.
Arsenal are poised to beat United to the signature of French youth international striker Yassin Fortune, 16, from Lens.
Swansea hope to sign Sweden keeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt, 25, from Dutch club Heerenveen who rate him at around £3m.
Tony Pulis wants to sign Crystal Palace midfielder Joe Ledley for West Brom.
Brighton manager Chris Hughton wants to sign 29-year-old Derby County winger Jamie Ward.
Sheffield Wednesday and Shrewsbury will battle it out over 6ft 4ins Swiss goalkeeper Jayson Leutwiler, 24.

Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toutre is willing to take a significant pay cut in order to join Inter Milan.
Southampton director of football Les Reed is confident 24-year-old England right-back Nathaniel Clyne, who is out of contract next year, will sign a new deal.
Gaston Ramirez has been ruled out of Hull City's final games of the season as they fight relegation.
Liverpool winger Jordan Ibe, 19, will sign a new five-year deal next week.

Liverpool are confident striker Danny Ings will choose them over Manchester United and Real Sociedad, with the Burnley player's contract set to expire.
Swansea are in talks for a cut-price deal for Twente striker Luc Castaignos.
Aston Villa are eyeing up new goalkeepers and are interested in Cologne's Timo Horn, Molde's Orjan Nyland and Brentford's David Button.
Burnley are set to revive their interest in Nottingham Forest attacker Henri Lansbury.
Meanwhile, Forest are weighing up a move for Newcastle striker Haris Vukic, 22, who scored nine goals during a loan spell at Rangers.
Everton are keen on Honduras striker Alberth Elis, 19, who plays for Olimpia.
Striker Danny Welbeck is set to return for Arsenal this weekend against former club Manchester United.

Chelsea have offered a new five-year contract to England Under-21 striker Patrick Bamford. The 21-year-old is on loan at Middlesbrough and reportedly attracting interest from Everton, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace.

Manuel Pellegrini is set to remain as Manchester City manager as the club put their summer recruitment plans in motion.

Portugal winger Nani, 28, is set to return to Manchester United this summer after a season-long loan at Sporting Lisbon - potentially costing his parent club another £17m to cover his wages.

Roman Abramovic's interest-free loan to Chelsea has exceeded £1billion.
Meanwhile, the new Premier League champions are also in talks about establishing a loan agreement with French Ligue 1 side Marseille.

Legendary England striker Alan Shearer has revealed he twice turned down a move to Celtic.
Hibernian fans have been left fuming after being told they will get just 950 tickets for Ibrox if they land Rangers in the play-offs.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday May 15

Tottenham striker Harry Kane is on Manchester United's list of targets this summer and the club are considering a £40million bid.
Radamel Falcao will return to Monaco after his season-long loan at Manchester United, while Robin van Persie faces an uncertain future.
United are also interested in the soon-to-be out-of-contract Burnley striker Danny Ings, who is also wanted by Liverpool.
Liverpool will prepare for Steven Gerrard to return as a coach once his career is over following further talks about his future at Anfield.
John Carver expects his future at Newcastle to be resolved within 48 hours of the final game of the season.

Tottenham's Harry Kane is top of Manchester United's list of targets and the Red Devils would expect to pay upwards of £45million for him.
Newcastle have been forced to scrap plans for their end-of-season awards next Wednesday as they continue to fight relegation.
Arsenal are among the clubs monitoring Leicester goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel.
West Ham boss Sam Allardyce expects a minimum of a two-year contract when talks finally start over a new deal.
Tottenham technical director Franco Baldini will hold talks with chairman Daniel Levy as his role at the club becomes increasingly marginalised.
Newcastle are in discussions to sign 18-year-old Barcelona forward Sandro Ramirez on loan.
Manchester City have made further enquires over Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, but have yet to make a formal offer.
Sunderland are keen on Wolves defender Danny Batth.
Bournemouth are interested in Nantes defender Papy Djilobodji.
Jose Mourinho will miss the League Managers' Association awards dinner, where he could win the top award, because Chelsea's end-of-season do is on the same night.

Arsenal are on course to bank £3million if Barcelona beat Juventus in the final of the Champions League as part of the deal that took Thomas Vermaelen to the Nou Camp.
Massimo Cellino, the Leeds United owner, will sack head coach Neil Redfearn soon.
Leicester are set to make an £8million bid for Mainz's Japanese forward Shinji Okazaki.
Atletico Madrid will attempt to ward off interest from Chelsea in their players by offering new contracts to Antoine Griezmann and Koke.

Manchester United will fund an audacious bid for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale by selling Robin van Persie and Angel Di Maria - but Bale is keen to stay at the Bernabeu.
Steven Gerrard has told Liverpool's owners they must invest in a world-class striker to get back to the top.
Gus Poyet is in the frame to succeed Neil Redfearn, once the latter is sacked as Leeds United boss.
West Ham have bid £6million for Sampdoria's Spanish holding midfielder Pedro Obiang.
Leicester boss Nigel Pearson wants Robert Huth to sign a permanent deal.
Ronald Koeman claims Manchester United target Nathaniel Clyne is on the brink of signing a new Southampton deal - after ditching his agent.

Chris Ramsey has launched a blast at the QPR 'time-wasters' who have condemned the club to relegation.
Liverpool are already planning for the return of Steven Gerrard to the backroom team.
Manchester City have joined the race to sign Monaco's Geoffrey Kondogbia for £25million. Real Madrid are also interested.
Aston Villa's Darren Bent is on the verge of completing a £4million permanent move to Derby County, where he has been on loan.
Arsenal midfielder Tomas Rosicky wants to leave the club on a free transfer this summer, despite holding talks over a new 12-month contract.
Leicester will give a £300,000 bonus to each of their players if they stay up.
Swansea goalkeeper Gerhard Tremmel will leave the club at the end of the season.
West Brom want France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda from Marseille.
Fulham are preparing a £5million bid for in-demand Birmingham winger Demarai Gray.

Atletico Madrid will put £100m release clauses in Antoine Griezmann and Koke's new deals to deter Chelsea.

Marseille are not plotting a return for QPR midfielder Joey Barton, with Rangers relegated.

Manchester United will step up their pursuit of Gareth Bale after his nightmare night in the Champions League with Real Madrid.
Liverpool have put plans in place to bring Steven Gerrard back to Anfield after holding talks with the departing captain on his long-term future.

Manchester United will attempt to talk Real Madrid president Florentino Perez into selling them Gareth Bale for £80million.
Nathaniel Clyne is set to snub a £20million move to Manchester United and sign a new contract at Southampton - after ditching his agent.
Chelsea are refusing to go above a £50million transfer fee for Juventus star Paul Pogba.
Sunderland's John O'Shea could miss the rest of his side's relegation fight, with two games left, because of injury.

SPFL clubs are set to slam the door shut on fans' wishes for a 16-team top-flight - despite Neil Doncaster's vision of a bigger Premiership.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday May 16

Manchester City midfielder James Milner, 29, will choose Liverpool over Arsenal and move to Anfield on a free transfer in the summer.
Meanwhile, Brendan Rodgers has pledged to help Steven Gerrard become a future Liverpool manager.
Louis van Gaal has warned keeper David de Gea that Manchester United are already planning for life without him.
United have ended their interest in Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne, 24, who is set to sign a new deal with the Saints.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech could be on his way to Paris St-Germain despite Arsenal's interest in the 32-year-old.
Chelsea are keen on Ajax winger Anwar El Ghazi after his nine goals and eight assists for the Dutch club this season.
Bournemouth are battling with neighbours Southampton to sign £5m-rated 26-year-old Nantes central defender Papy Djilobodji.

Manchester United are preparing for life without keeper David de Gea with Real Madrid poised with a £20m bid.

Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool's chances of signing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema, 27, have improved after reports that the La Liga club want to re-sign Alvaro Morata from Juventus.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has told keeper David de Gea that the time has come to make his mind up about his future plans after stalling on a new deal and being heavily linked with Real Madrid.

Manchester United are considering signing Roma pair Miralem Pjanic, 25, and Radja Nainggolan, 27, for a combined fee of £66m.
Liverpool could move for midfielder Andrea Pirlo this summer if the 35-year-old Italian leaves Juventus, with the potential arrival of Liverpool's former player Xabi Alonso at the Italian champions.
Stoke will hold further contract talks with £8m-rated goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, 27, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United.

West Ham have made Napoli manager Rafael Benitez their number one choice to replace Sam Allardyce as manager.
Dick Advocaat could remain in charge of Sunderland next season after admitting talks are planned over his future.
Steve Bruce will remain manager of Hull City even if the club is relegated from the Premier League, according to owner Assem Allam.
Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale, 25, should return to the Premier League where he will be appreciated and allowed to flourish again, according to former Liverpool and England defender Jamie Carragher.

Chelsea keeper Petr Cech has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United should they lose David de Gea to Real Madrid.
Spurs have not given up hope of signing Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin this summer.
Tim Sherwood has warned striker Christian Benteke that leaving Aston Villa could wreck his hopes of starting at Euro 2016 for Belgium.

Louis van Gaal has admitted that Manchester United have already drawn up a list of candidates to replace David de Gea should he join Real Madrid.

Belgium international Kevin Mirallas claims he is happy at Everton and is not looking for a move over the summer.
Koke insists he will not leave Atletico Madrid this summer despite the 23-year-old midfielder being linked with a move to Chelsea.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists there is no chance the club would sell striker Sergio Aguero who has been linked with Real Madrid.

Manchester City defender Dedryck Boyata is holding talks about a possible move to Celtic.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday May 17

Manchester City will battle fierce rivals United in an £80m fight to land Gareth Bale from Real Madrid.
Everton want to take Manchester United outcast Nani on loan next season, while West Brom want striker James Wilson.
Chelsea are setting up a shock raid on Turkey to sign Bursaspor teenage scoring sensation Enes Unal.
Derby are lining up a £2m bid for Brentford's 23-year-old Spanish midfielder Jota.
Nottingham Forest have joined Brighton in the race to sign winger Jamie Ward, 29, who has been released by Derby.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino wants Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths, 24, to fire his club to promotion next season.

Manchester United keeper David de Gea will hold a family summit at the end of the season to decide on his future.
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky, 34, will wait and see who becomes the new manager before he agrees a move to West Ham. Fellow Gunner Mathieu Flamini is weighing up a move to Watford.
Tottenham are eyeing a move for Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who has spent the season on loan at Real Madrid.
Liverpool have been given the green light to make a £15m swoop for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.
Manchester City are continuing to track Borussia Dortmund frontman Marco Reus, 25, who is under contract until 2019.
Celtic have made a move for Manchester City's out-of-contract defender Dedryck Boyata, 24.

Spurs have agreed a deal to sign Cologne central defender Kevin Wimmer, 22, for £4.25m on June 1.
David de Gea's pop star girlfriend Edurne Garcia is the driving force behind his proposed move from Manchester United to Real Madrid this summer.
Meanwhile, United are set to make a move for Lazio star Felipe Anderson.
Liverpool are stepping up their interest in Asier Illarramendi after Real Madrid officially put the 25-year-old midfielder up for sale.
Newly-promoted Bournemouth are weighing up a move for 37-year-old Everton defender Sylvain Distin.
QPR are tracking Lorient winger Jordan Ayew who they see as a possible replacement for matt Phillips.
Wolves forward Bakary Sako is demanding £16m in wages before he commits his future to any club.
Emotional Steven Gerrard waved goodbye to Liverpool yesterday - then revealed he will be back in January.

Chelsea are planning a shock raid on Manchester City for striker Edin Dzeko as a replacement for Didier Drogba.
Midfielder Lassana Diarra, 30, could finally join West Ham this summer after being released from his contract by Lokomotiv Moscow, while Hammers striker Mauro Zarate is wanted by Spanish side Malaga.
Meanwhile, Derby boss Steve McClaren is on West Ham's list as a possible replacement for Sam Allardyce.
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse, 29, has priced himself out of a move to the Middle East with his wage demands.
Aston Villa still haven't made a formal contract offer to free-agent-to-be defender and captain Ron Vlaar.
Fulham and Derby will battle it out in a 1.5m scarp for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, 23. Fulham are also joining the race tio sign 18-year-old Birmingham winger Demarai Gray.
Neil Redfearn will be axed by owner Massimo Cellino because the Italian believes he has turned Leeds United fans against him.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has cast doubt on whether £60m record signing Angel di Maria can turn around his disastrous spell at Old Trafford.
Everton and Southampton have emerged as favourites to sign eltic central defender Virgil van Dijk who is valued at £10m.
Meanwhile, Saints are looking at Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier as a replacement for Manchester United-bound Nathaniel Clyne.
Former West Ham defender Slaven Bilic is on their managerial shortlist alongside favourite Rafael Benitez in anticipation of Sam Allardyce's expected departure at the end of the season.
French club Marseille want to sign Tottenham midfielder Benjamin Stambouli, 24, who has made just 11 appearances this season.
Midfielder Tom Cleverley is in line for an England comeback after his recent upturn in form for Aston Villa.

Chelsea are planning a shock move for Manchester City's unsettled midfield star Yaya Toure, 32.

Chelsea and both Manchester clubs are on alert with Gareth Bale pushing to leave Real Madrid this summer.

Manchester United want to sign Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller and Chelsea keeper Petr Cech, while Juventus want Robin van Persie.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gall has been handed another £150m to spend this summer with Juventus midfielder and former United player Paul Pogba top of his wishlist.
Swansea manager Garry Monk hopes to add "five or six quality players" to his squad during the summer transfer window.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday May 18

Louis van Gaal fears goalkeeper David de Gea has played his last game for Manchester United with Real Madrid poised with a bid.
Meanwhile, Chelsea stopper Petr Cech is ready to join the Spanish giants if De Gea opts to stay at Old Trafford.
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure has been offered £8m a season to finish his career with Qatari side Al Gharafa.
Liverpool striker Rickie Lambert is set for a return to the south coast with Premier League newcomers Bournemouth interested in the 33-year-old.
Wigan Athletic are demanding £2.5m for Republic of Ireland international winger James McClean.
Dick Advocaat will quit as Sunderland boss at the end of the season - even if he keeps the Black Cats up.
Sam Allardyce expects to leave West Ham after discovering that the club has been talking to potential new managers.
Jake Livermore faces the sack from Hull City after failing a drugs test.

Liverpool are to launch a cut-price £12m bid for Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic.
Meanwhile, Reds striker Rickie Lambert, 33, is being lined up by Premier League new boys Bournemouth.
Bournemouth will also step up their bid to sign Spanish midfielder Jota after his Brentford side missed out on promotion from the Championship.
Louis van Gaal fears goalkeeper David de Gea has played his last game for Manchester United - but has warned he will not be sold on the cheap.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis has urged striker Saido Berahino not to leave the club this summer. The 22-year-old has scored 18 goals this season and been linked with the Manchester clubs, Liverpool and Tottenham.
Stoke City are set to sign 23-year-old Danish keeper Jakob Haugaard from FC Midtjylland for around £700,000.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino has demanded greater control over transfers this summer.
West Brom and Aston Villa are tracking 18-year-old Coventry City midfielder James Maddison.
Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd believes current owner Mike Ashley's reign will end if they are relegated on Sunday.
Derby County are set to sign Millwall and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper David Forde on a free transfer.

Jordan Henderson feels Liverpool's players let fellow midfielder Steven Gerrard down in his final game at Anfield on Saturday which ended in a 3-1 defeat to Crystal Palace.

Manchester City have been warned off a move for £40m-rated Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne by the German club's chief executive, who has described the 23-year-old playmaker "unsellable".
Manager Steve Bruce wants to explore the possibility of weekly in-house drugs testing at Hull City after midfielder Jake Livermore was suspended following his positive test for cocaine.

Manuel Pellegrini had told Liverpool target James Milner that staying at Manchester City would be best for his career.

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says there is no need to sell their most important players this summer, despite interest in midfielder Yannick Bolasie and defender Scott Dann

Polish side Lech Poznan will demand £500,000 for Celtic target Barry Douglas.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday May 19

Liverpool will hold crunch talks with Raheem Sterling this week - after the young winger told boss Brendan Rodgers he wants out.
Manchester United have asked David De Gea: "What more can we do to keep you?"
David Moyes is the man Sunderland want to lead the club's revival.
West Ham have opened talks to land Marseille's speedy winger Andre Ayew.
Brentford want to talk Martin Jol into a dramatic return to English football as their new boss.
James Milner is ready to walk away from a stunning £34million by leaving Manchester City.
Southampton are ready to throw Wojciech Szczesny a Premier League lifeline by taking him on loan next season.

Raheem Sterling will hold crunch talks with Liverpool this week after telling Brendan Rodgers he wants to leave.
James Milner is poised to turn down a staggering £34million contract offer from Manchester City to sign for Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho insists he is powerless to stop Petr Cech joining Arsenal.
Kevin Phillips has admitted he would one day love to manage Sunderland.
Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli is a target for Sampdoria.
Ikechi Anya is a £4million target for Celtic - despite his Watford side's promotion to the Premier League.
FC Twente striker Luc Castaignos has hinted he would move to Swansea City after revealing his desire to play in the Premier League.

Raheem Sterling will tell Liverpool this week he wants to quit Anfield - with Manchester City ready to pounce.
James Milner looks set to snub a mega £24m offer from Manchester City in favour of joining Arsenal.
Theo Walcott is no nearer to sorting out his Arsenal future.
Scott Sinclair has landed his £2.5m move to Aston Villa - thanks to the club staying up.

Raheem Sterling's agent is set to inform Liverpool the attacker wants to leave during showdown talks this week amid growing interest from Manchester City.
James Milner could turn his back on a contract from Manchester City worth a staggering £34million.
David Moyes will raid former club Everton to lure Bryan Oviedo to Real Sociedad.
Scott Sinclair to set to make his loan move to Aston Villa from Manchester City permanent now the club have guaranteed their Premier League status.

Liverpool will hold crisis talks with Raheem Sterling this week after the forward told manager Brendan Rodgers he wants to quit the club.
Liverpool are showing interest in Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko.
AC Milan are stepping up interest in Alex Song, who has been on loan at West Ham from Barcelona this season.
Arsenal have pipped Manchester United to France Under 16 and Lens forward Yassin Fortune in a deal understood to be worth a potential £3million.

Raheem Sterling has told Liverpool he wants to leave the club this summer and will not be negotiating an extension to the two years remaining on his contract.

Five years after promising to usher in a new era of prudence for European football the Uefa president, Michel Platini, is poised to relax its financial fair play regulations after conceding they risk impeding the game's growth.
Manchester City are fighting Arsenal and Liverpool to keep James Milner who is seriously considering a move to either the north London or Merseyside club.
Memphis Depay flew to Manchester yesterday to undergo a medical for his proposed £25m move to Manchester United.
Scott Sinclair is set to join Aston Villa in a £2.5m move that signals the end of a Manchester City career that never really got started.

Arsene Wenger is planning to sit down with Theo Walcott to discuss his future after the FA Cup final at the end of the month.

Sam Allardyce's West Ham United exit is due to be confirmed less than 24 hours after the final game of the season against Newcastle United.
Newcastle do not have clauses in player contracts to cut their wage bill automatically if they drop into the Championship.

Hertha Berlin will try to hijack Celtic's £900,000 move for Mitchell Dijks.
New Wigan boss Gary Caldwell is targeting around 15 signings this summer in a squad revamp - and St Mirren midfielder John McGinn tops his hitlist.
Dundee boss Paul Hartley last night snapped up Queen of the South ace Kevin Holt.
Christian Nade is set to go on trial with Hamilton Accies this week.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday March 20

Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke is ready to force a move to Liverpool.
David Moyes is the man Sunderland want to lead the club's revival.
West Ham want Marseille's Ghana international Andre Ayew and have opened talks to land him as their first signing for next season.
Manchester United chiefs are willing to offer David de Gea a new bumper contract to keep him in England.
Petr Cech is definitely leaving Chelsea this summer and believes he has been cleared to sign for a Premier League rival.
Chelsea have been warned they will have to cough up more than £36million to land Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette.
England boss Roy Hodgson has suffered a blow, with Michael Carrick ruling himself out of this summer's internationals.

Manchester City will make a £40million bid for Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling.
Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea about signing Petr Cech this summer.
Manchester United have lined up a £25million bid for Ajax and Holland goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen - if they fail to prevent David de Gea joining Real Madrid.
Chelsea are set to press ahead with a move for Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann.
Sam Allardyce has been contacting utility companies giving final meter readings for his London flat as he prepares to leave West Ham.
Stoke's Asmir Begovic admits he could be jumping aboard the "goalkeeper carousel" this summer.
Esteban Cambiasso has left the door open to extending his stay at Leicester after admitting English football is "even better than I thought".
Dick Advocaat has passed a damning verdict on relegation-haunted Sunderland and hinted he might quit "on a high" if they get safe.
Saido Berahino is set to be offered a new deal by West Brom.
Louis van Gaal has warned some of his Manchester United players they face a "rough summer" to make way for new arrivals.
Eddie Howe wants to make Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier his first signing as a Premier League manager.
Jonny Evans could leave Manchester United for Everton this summer in a deal worth up to £10million.

Aston Villa are lining up a £15million swoop to land QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Chelsea are ready to offload Oscar and Juan Cuadrado to finance a bid for Raheem Sterling.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is willing to give up £12million in order to secure his dream move to Real Madrid.

Man City are to offer Raheem Sterling £200,000-a-week to leave Liverpool.
Louis van Gaal warns of a rough summer for his Man United stars with planned shake up.

Radamel Falcao has been offered to Barclays Premier League champions Chelsea as Monaco prepare to send the forward out on loan again next season.
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal stole the show at the club's end of season awards ceremony with a rousing, rambling review of the season. The Dutchman also clipped Ryan Giggs around the ear for attempting to outbid him in an auction for a round of golf with ex-Reds star Dwight Yorke.
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling was booed and jeered by supporters at the club's annual awards after bagging the player of the year gong.
Inter Milan are hoping to close a deal for Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure at around £15million.
Arsenal have opened talks with Chelsea regarding a proposed £10million swoop for Petr Cech. Paris Saint-Germain have also made contact over a summer move for the goalkeeper.

Liverpool's owner, Fenway Sports Group, wants an end-of-season review with Brendan Rodgers over the club's failure to qualify for the Champions League and is prepared to hold Raheem Sterling to his current contract despite the player's desire to leave Anfield.
Louis van Gaal gave a charismatic speech at Manchester United's annual awards evening in which the manager acknowledged the fans for their support, roared, "We are very close" to closing the gap on Chelsea.
Uwe Rosler is a leading contender to be appointed Leeds United's head coach, despite Neil Redfearn not yet having left the club.
Man City are willing to offer James Milner an incredible £165,000-a-week contract in order to keep him at the club, but the England midfielder will still reject it in order to leave in the summer.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday May 21

Chelsea want Theo Walcott or Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in return for Petr Cech.
Gareth Bale has been assured by Real Madrid: We won't sell you.
Liverpool are ready to announce Jordon Ibe's new five-year contract today.
Arsenal and Liverpool are eyeing Barcelona forward Pedro.
Rafa Benitez is ready to take over at West Ham - if he misses out on Real Madrid.
Southampton are ready to take a £26.5million hit by offloading Dani Osvaldo and Gaston Ramirez this summer.
Steve McClaren is heading for the Derby exit.
Stoke are on the brink of signing Philipp Wollscheid in a £2.75million deal.
Inter Milan claim they are close to convincing Yaya Toure to join them.
Manchester City have been warned it will cost over £35million to land target Kevin De Bruyne.
Manchester City are watching developments over Saido Berahino at West Brom.

Heurelho Gomes has signed a new three-year deal at Watford - after warning players keen on a move to England: "Don't join Tottenham."
Manchester United last night launched a bid to lure Raheem Sterling away from Liverpool.
Jose Mourinho is considering hijacking Liverpool's move for Christian Benteke.
Inter Milan claim they are close to signing Yaya Toure from Manchester City.

Manchester United have made a sensational enquiry about signing Raheem Sterling.
Steve McClaren's future as Derby County manager is again shrouded in doubt.
Manchester United have been warned they won't have it easy should they pursue Jesper Cillessen.
Manchester City and Chelsea want Barcelona midfielder Alex Song, 27, on loan.
Stoke goalkeeper Asmire Begovic remains a target for Inter Milan.
Spurs have opted not to sign Ukraine winger Yevhen Konoplyanka, who is out of contract at Dnipro.

Louis van Gaal has enquired about Raheem Sterling as Manchester United look to go toe-to-toe with rivals City.

Two key members of Liverpool's transfer committee who oversaw the misplaced spending of £110million last summer are under threat in an end-of-season review where the club's American owners will seek explanations for a disappointing campaign.

Manchester United have tried to take advantage of the uncertainty over Raheem Sterling's future at Liverpool by inquiring about signing the England winger.
Inter Milan believe that they are closing in on a deal for Yaya Toure, although Manchester City have yet to receive an offer for the midfielder.

Manchester United have lit the fuse on what will be the transfer saga of the summer by contacting Liverpool to express interest in signing Raheem Sterling.
Steve McClaren's future at Derby County has been plunged back into doubt as he heads for crunch talks today with the club's hierarchy.

Harry Kane sees himself being at Tottenham Hotspur "for a very long time" and is fiercely determined to win trophies at his boyhood club.

Ross County will bin 14 players at the end of the season- despite the glory run which earned them Premiership survival.
Steven Thompson has moved closer to taking over Australian outfit Newcastle Jets but insists his heart is still in it at Tannadice.
Celtic's hopes of landing Dutch defender Mitchell Dijks have suffered a blow after his agent held signing talks with Feyenoord.
Brondby boss Thomas Frank has revealed his club will this week try to make their loan move for flop Celtic striker Teemu Pukki permanent.
Former Kilmarnock boss Kenny Shiels arrived in Bangkok yesterday to take up his new job as manager of BEC Teco Sasana - then revealed he wants at least three of his former stars to follow him from Scotland.
St Johnstone last night snapped up Aberdeen defender Joe Shaughnessy on a two-year deal.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday May 22

Barcelona are planning a £50m plus raid for Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey despite their transfer embargo.
Liverpool are at war with Raheem Sterling and his agent - furious club officials cancelled contract talks with the player and his agent.
David de Gea may be set to shun a summer switch to Spain to stay at Manchester United.
Charlie Austin landed his first England call-up - but has been forced to cancel his honeymoon.
Derby will offer Paul Clement a staggering £2million-a-year to quit Real Madrid and replace Steve McClaren.
Jose Fonte told Morgan Schneiderlin and Nathaniel Clyne they might regret it if they quit Southampton.

Barcelona are weighing up a £50m move for Arsenal star Aaron Ramsey despite their transfer ban.
Newcastle relegation battle hopes boosted as West Ham players took a week off before their final-day decider.
Sunderland have offered Dick Advocaat the manager's job full-time after their relegation fight great escape.
Juventus are ready to test Mauricio Pochettino's willingness to persevere with Erik Lamela.
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is willing to listen to offers for Inter Milan target Lucas Leiva.

Manchester United have confirmed they want to sign Bayern Munich superstar Bastian Schweinsteiger in a sensational £10million cut-price deal.
Tomas Rosicky's chances of a new Arsenal contract have been boosted by the impending £10m signing of Petr Cech.

Steve McClaren's reign as Derby County manager is doomed after he was asked by the club to resign - Real Madrid coach Paul Clement is the favourite to take over.
Juventus are weighing up a move for struggling Tottenham forward Erik Lamela.
Liverpool have cancelled Raheem Sterling's meeting today after the star's agent insists his client will not sign a new deal - even if they offer him £900,000-a-week.

Manchester United want to sign Bayern Munich's World Cup-winning midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and could land him for as little as £10m.
Raheem Sterling may start for Liverpool against Stoke despite a fresh contract dispute.
Roy Hodgson expects Aston Villa's Jack Grealish to decide whether he will commit his international future to England or the Republic of Ireland by the start of next season.

John Carver does not know if owner Mike Ashley will be at St James' Park on Sunday to see Newcastle United attempt to stay in the Premier League.
Former Hammer Slaven Bilic will leave Besiktas at the end of the season, increasing speculation that he may replace Sam Allardyce as West Ham United manager.
Newcastle United are ready to make a fresh move for Steve McClaren to take over as permanent head coach once the season finishes. McClaren is on the brink of being sacked at Derby following a season in which he failed to get the club into the Championship play-offs.
Gareth Bale is heading for the exit door at Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain, and Manchester United are ready to welcome him to Old Trafford.

Inter Milan believe that they are closing in on a deal for Yaya Toure, although Manchester City have yet to receive an offer for the midfielder.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday May 23

Robin van Persie has had crunch talks with his agent as his Old Trafford future hangs in the balance.
Derby want Steve McClaren to quit and clear the way for a new manager.
Sunderland hero Dick Advocaat has told the club: If you want me as boss, splash the cash.
Tony Pulis has warned Saido Berahino he wants none of the contract controversy engulfing Raheem Sterling at Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger has told Barcelona Aaron Ramsey is not for sale.
Ron Vlaar could hand Aston Villa an FA Cup final boost by agreeing a new deal with the club.

Louis van Gaal believes goalkeeper David De Gea has changed his mind and will snub Real Madrid to stay at Manchester United.
Steve McClaren was last night edging towards the exit at Derby - but is believed to be unwilling to resign as manager of the Championship outfit.
Dick Advocaat has told Sunderland he might stay - if the club buy him six new players.
Manuel Pellegrini says his end-of-season meeting with Manchester City's top brass will not decide his future.
Garry Monk insists his Swansea stars are going nowhere this summer.
Ron Vlaar is set to complete a major U-turn and stay at Aston Villa.

Sam Allardyce is missing the meeting on Monday where his future as West Ham boss will be decided.
Brendan Rodgers has declared he is "150 per cent" confident he will be Liverpool boss next season.
Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City will tell him tomorrow to carry on as manager.
Louis Van Gaal has not given up hope of David De Gea snubbing Real Madrid to stay at Manchester United.
Mats Hummels performed a U-turn over a possible move to Manchester United because they took too long to firm up their interest.
Bournemouth are making a fresh attempt to sign Birmingham whizz kid Demarai Gray.

Manchester City are overwhelming favourites to sign Raheem Sterling and will bid for the Liverpool forward when the transfer window opens.
Steve McClaren's impending departure from Derby is stalling on the terms of his compensation, amid the club's belief he could still take over at Newcastle.
Louis Van Gaal has not given up hope of keeping David de Gea out of Real Madrid's clutches and persuading the Spanish goalkeeper to stay at Manchester United.
Rafa Benitez is poised for a sensational return to the Bernabeu with Real Madrid expected to sack Carlo Ancelotti tomorrow and appoint the former Liverpool boss next week

Frank Lampard and Steven Gerrard should be fast-tracked into the England set-up as soon as their American adventures are over, according to Roy Hodgson.

Survival rather than Europe was expected to be Southampton's priority when the season began and, with the same advanced planning that has underpinned their progress, they are already preparing for the probable departure of Morgan Schneiderlin.

Brendan Rodgers has pinned responsibility for Raheem Sterling's contract controversy firmly on Aidy Ward by urging Liverpool supporters not to abuse the winger at Stoke City as "he is being led by the representative".

Ronny Deila believes Scott Brown is a Celtic manager in waiting and insists he will become a better player now he has assumed a coaching role.
Stuart McCall last night insisted he could work alongside a director of football if Rangers choose to go down that route - but is adamant the manager should have the final word on any players coming into the club.
Celtic are tracking highly rated Mexican Erick Gutierrez who is set to captain his country in the Under-20 World Cup next week.
Ian Murray has refused to rule out working with predecessor Gary Teale after pipping him for the St Mirren manager's job.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday May 24

Paris Saint-Germain have made a move for Manchester United misfit Angel Di Maria.
Liverpool will demand an astonishing £60million to let Raheem Sterling leave for Manchester City.
Austria defender Kevin Wimmer confirmed he is joining Tottenham.
Dwight Gayle is a target for Bournemouth as they look to bolster their attack for the Premier League.
Sunderland want to sign veteran keeper Robert Green and save him from relegation misery at QPR.
Nikica Jelavic will look to leave Hull on loan and move to a Premier League club if the Tigers go down today.

Arsenal are Raheem Sterling's top choice if and when he leaves Liverpool.
Louis Van Gaal is backing Ryan Giggs to succeed him as manager of Manchester United - and make a success of the job.
West Brom want Manchester United striker James Wilson on loan - on the recommendation of former Red Devils midfielder Darren Fletcher.
Arsenal have put Juventus midfielder Arturo Vidal, 28, high on their summer wanted list.
Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is checking out Celta Vigo midfield player Michael Krohn-Dehli as an ideal summer signing.
West Ham are weighing up an approach for former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas.

Real Madrid have asked super-agent Jorge Mendes for a meeting this week - and David De Gea will be at the top of the agenda.
Roberto Martinez is confident he is not on a Raheem Sterling-style collision course with the new agent representing Romelu Lukaku.
Chris Ramsey has two weeks to sell his vision of QPR's future to his key players - or see his squad ripped to pieces this summer.
Nigel Pearson is desperate to strengthen his squad this summer - because he doesn't want to go to hell and back again next season.
Paul Clement will become the highest-earning manager in the Championship when he takes over at Derby - after agreeing to take a pay cut.
Chelsea are set to move for Stoke's Asmir Begovic - and that will spark a goalkeeping merry-go-round.

Edin Dzeko hold the key to Manchester City winning the race for Raheem Sterling.
Sunderland saviour Dick Advocaat wants to stay for another season at the Stadium of Light.
Manchester United youngster Tyler Blackett might be heading to Everton this summer if Roberto Martinez cannot land fellow Old Trafford defender Jonny Evans.
Robin van Persie will be offered an £18million deal to sign for Lekhwiya.
Manchester City, Barcelona and Real Madrid are now in a three-way hunt for Paul Pogba after Paris Saint-Germain pulled out of the running.
Tottenham will listen to offers of around £5million for striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Eddie Howe is pressing ahead with plans to lure hot-shot Jermain Defoe.
New York Red Bulls have made an approach to take Wigan winger James McClean across the pond.
Crystal Palace striker Marouane Chamakh wants to rejoin Bordeaux.
Swansea will listen to offers for defender Dwight Tiendalli this summer.
West Brom have checked out Cesena striker Gregoire Defrel as the Italian club lost its fight to stay in Serie A.

Liverpool have put a £60million price on Raheem Sterling's head after the England star insisted he wants to leave Anfield this summer.
Gareth Bale will be staying at Real Madrid next season, according to those club to club president Florentino Perez, meaning yet another Manchester United transfer target has fallen by the wayside. United have responded by stepping up their efforts in the summer transfer market, pursuing Nicolas Otamendi, the Valencia centre-half.

Liverpool contract rebel Raheem Sterling will be sold if any interested club comes up with a £50million offer.
Dick Advocaat flies back to Holland tomorrow to beg his wife to allow him to stay on at Sunderland for 12 more months.
Manchester United have been offered Costa Rican international keeper Keylor Navas as a sweetner in a bid to take David de Gea to Real Madrid.

Liverpool are plotting a recruitment drive, spearheaded by the £30m capture of Christian Benteke, that they hope will enable them to make up ground at the top of the Premier League - and help Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract.

Celtic are set to cut their losses and offload Dutch flop Derk Boerrigter.
Cup Final biss Peter Houson has revealed Falkirk will be his last job in management.
Scott Allan last night insisted he'll stick around to mastermind another Premiership push for Hibs.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday May 25

Swansea City's Garry Monk will not be taking the vacant West Ham United manager's job as he's set to sign a new long-term contract.
Manchester United will try to sign Harry Kane, Gareth Bale and maybe Raheem Sterling this summer.
Watford are considering replacing manager Slavisa Jokanovic despite him leading the club into the Premier League. Talks over a new contract have reached an impasse.
Manchester United have told striker that Radamel Falcao that his time at Old Trafford is over.

Liverpool are ready to offer striker Rickie Lambert to Aston Villa in their bid to sign Belgian international Christian Benteke.
Brentford are set to name Marinus Dijkhuizen as their new head coach.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has dismissed talk of him taking over at West Ham.

Everton are eyeing a summer move for Wolves winger Bakary Sako. Roberto Martinez is also monitoring Brentford winger Moses Odubajo.
Brendan Rodgers admits Liverpool owners may give him the chop after he led the club to their worst defeat in 52 years.

Nigel Pearson is hoping the standing ovation Leicester fans gave Esteban Cambiasso will persuade the Argentinian to put pen to paper on a new contract.

Brendan Rodgers admitted that his position as Liverpool manager is on the line after a 6-1 defeat by Stoke City.
Aston Villa keeper Shane Given is an injury doubt for the FA Cup final.

West Ham are plotting an ambitious move for outgoing Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti.

John Guidetti seems set to leave Celtic after he posted a 'thank you' message on social media.