What The Sports Pages Say

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday May 26

Newcastle are eyeing a shock move to make Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink their new manager.
Manchester United defensive target Nicolas Otamendi, 27, wants to leave La Liga club Valencia.
Morgan Schneiderlin will not join Liverpool or Spurs if he leaves Southampton in the summer - because he wants to play Champions League football.
Yaya Toure will snub a move to Inter Milan to stay at Manchester City without a new contract.
Karl Robinson is top of Sheffield United's wishlist to replace Nigel Clough.
Tottenham have put Burnley's right-back Kieran Trippier on their shopping list.
Defender Michael Dawson, 31, insists he will not leave relegated Hull City this summer, as the Tigers face losing several top stars.

Manuel Pellegrini has been assured his job is safe at Manchester City.
Southampton's £25m-rated midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has ruled out a move to Tottenham and paved the way for a summer switch to Arsenal by declaring he wants to play in the Champions League.
Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa wants the West Ham manager's job.
Defender Kieran Trippier is set to follow Danny Ings through the Burnley exit door in a £3.5m switch to Spurs.
Swansea are close to completing the signing of Heerenveen keeper Kristoffer Nordfeldt.
Everton defender Sylvain Distin is set to snub a move to Premier League new boys Bournemouth to return to France.
Crystal Palace will listen to offers for striker Dwight Gayle.
AC Milan want to keep on-loan Chelsea midfielder Marco van Ginkel, 22, for another season.
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson is Sheffield United's chief target to succeed Nigel Clough at Bramall Lane.
Didier Drogba has set his sights on the MLS after revealing he could never play for another English club following his Chelsea farewell on Sunday.

Brendan Rodgers' job as Liverpool manager is safe - for the moment.
Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa wants the West Ham manager's job.
Steve McClaren has angrily hit back at claims his head had been turned by the Newcastle job after being sacked by Derby County.
Defender Richard Dunne, 35, wants to sign a new contract at QPR.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to step up their interest in Angel Di Maria by offering right-back Gregory van der Wiel in a cash plus player deal.
Carlo Ancelotti and Steve McClaren were both sacked yesterday - but neither look set to end up at West Ham.
Real Marid have rejected the chance to sign Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, 26, on a permanent deal after he scored seven goals while on loan from Old Trafford.

Manchester United will consider selling Angel Di Maria only if the unsettled winger wants to leave.
United must meet a £35m buy-out clause to land Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi while Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan is also a target.
Aston Villa have made a £4m move for Swindon's Massimo Luongo and Ben Gladwin.
Crystal Palace are set to listen to offers for captain Mile Jedinak.
Bournemouth are interested in Palace forward Dwight Gayle and Blackburn Rovers striker Josh King.
West Ham are among several clubs interested in Southend play-off hero Daniel Bentley.
Former Swansea boss Michael Laudrup - currently managing in Qatar with Lekhwiya - is interested in a return to the Premier League with West Ham or Newcastle United.

Radamel Falcao is so desperate to try to secure a summer move to Chelsea that he is willing take a pay cut. Jose Mourinho and Falcao share the same agent in Jorge Mendes.
West Ham have not given up on either David Moyes or Jurgen Klopp becoming their new manager.
Manager Manual Pellegrini and midfielder Yaya Toure are both set to remain at Manchester City next season.
Tottenham are set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Burnley's 24-year-old £3.5m-rated right back Kieran Trippier.
Arsenal striker Danny Welbeck, 24, will miss Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa with a knee injury.

Real Madrid assistant manager Paul Clement could take charge of Derby County this week after the sacking of Steve McClaren.

Napoli's former Chelsea and Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez, 55, is the strong favourite to take over at Real Madrid following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti.
Meanwhile, West Ham have switched their attention to Real Sociedad boss David Moyes and Sevilla manager Unai Emery after their main target - Ancelotti - revealed he will take time out to have surgery.

Brendan Rodgers' job as Liverpool boss is not under immediate threat with Christian Benteke, James Milner and Danny Ings all potential summer signings.

Hibs skipper Liam Craig has become the first casualty of the club's failure to bounce back to the top flight and has been told a new two-year contract is no longer on the table.
Rangers have been handed just 1,500 tickets by Motherwell for Sunday's Premiership play-off second-leg showdown.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday May 27

Manchester United are lining up a £40m raid for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Andy Carroll is keen on a return to his boyhood club Newcastle United. The striker's future at West Ham looks in doubt following Sam Allardyce's departure.
Rafa Benitez promises he will transform Gareth Bale into the main man at Real Madrid.
Stoke boss Mark Hughes has sanctioned a sensational swoop for Ukraine left-winger Yevhen Konoplyanka.
Liverpool are in talks with Bolton boss Adam Bogdan about a shock move to Anfield.
Theo Walcott will hold crunch talks with Arsenal next week.
Jermaine Beckford and Paul Robinson are heading back to Leeds United.
Steve Bruce has been given the go-ahead to plot Hull's Premier League return.
John Terry wants to finish his career at Chelsea - but would be open to joining Frank Lampard in America.
Slavisa Jokanovic is set to leave Watford - with Quique Sanchez Flores lined up to replace him.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers will step up his long-standing interest in Christian Benteke with a firm and committed approach.
Manchester United are interested in Barcelona's out-of-contract star Dani Alves.
Theo Walcott will hold contract talks with Arsenal next week - and they could open the door for Raheem Sterling.
Louis van Gaal has warned his Manchester United bosses that only another summer spending spree will make them title contenders.
Rafa Benitez has promised to build his Real Madrid team around Gareth Bale.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is monitoring Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno as a surprise summer target.
West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans is to make his loan move to Premier League new boys Norwich City permanent in a £3million switch.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood wants to open talks to make the loan move of Manchester United midfielder Tom Cleverley permanent.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly interested in signing Xavi on loan this summer.

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Bayern Munich defender Dante.
Liverpool will step up their pursuit of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke next week.
Chelsea will consider offering Brazilian youngster Wallace in exchange for Benfica midfielder Nicolas Gaitan.
Manchester United have been warned that Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi will cost them £35m - and not a penny less.
Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has ruled out a return to Old Trafford because he wants to play in Spain for either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
Hull defender James Chester, QPR forward Charlie Austin and Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford top Newcastle's list of summer transfer targets.

QPR have moved to beat Aston Villa to the signing of Swindon midfielders Massimo Luongo and Bern Gladwin.
Juventus hope to close on a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Sami Khedira.

Tottenham Hotspur want Danny Ings to sign for them next month, with the Burnley striker a free agent from Monday.

Randy Lerner tells the paper that he will step down as director even if he retains ownership of Aston Villa.
Liverpool have told Jose Enrique and Fabio Borini to find themselves new clubs.
Liverpool are preparing a bid for Aston Villa forward Christian Benteke.

Manchester United have placed Dani Alves on their shortlist of potential defensive recruits.
Brendan Rodgers will fight Manchester United for £30m Christian Benteke.

Manchester United are preparing to rival Arsenal for the £40million signing of Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday May 28

Rafa Benitez wants to make Liverpool's Raheem Sterling one of his first transfer targets for Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich want Angel di Maria - but Manchester United will demand most of his record £59.7million fee.
Iker Casillas has revealed he recommended United goalkeeper David de Gea to Real Madrid.
Arsenal and Manchester United will miss out on Palermo striker Paulo Dybala, after he agreed to join Champions League finalists Juventus.
Slavisa Jokanovic was offered just a £1,000-a-week pay rise for guiding Watford to a £130m promotion.
Kevin de Bruyne has boosted Manchester City's hopes of signing him by ruling out a return to Chelsea.

Sunderland could launch a bold bid to land former Everton and Manchester United boss David Moyes although Real Madrid's number two Paul Clement remains an option.
Danny Ings will decide whether to pick Liverpool or Tottenham while on his summer holiday.
West Ham will take their time making an appointment, with the new manager set to be given £25million to spend on new players.

Manchester City are leading the £85m race for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has urged FIFA to hand the 2018 World Cup to England after Wednesday's police raids in Switzerland.
Iker Casillas has given the biggest hint yet that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is heading for Real Madrid.
Steven Gerrard has reiterated his desire to return to Liverpool when his playing days are over.
Carlo Ancelotti would jump at the chance to manage Liverpool, according to sources close to the former Real Madrid boss.
Burnley striker Danny Ings is ready to keep suitors Tottenham and Liverpool waiting.
Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle is a £6m target for Bournemouth.
Marseille want Chelsea legend Didier Drogba to rejoin them as a player and adviser.

Christan Benteke will seek assurances that he will be first-choice striker at his next club if he leaves Aston Villa.
Arsenal will make Carl Jenkinson available on loan next season following talks with Arsene Wenger.
Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini is set to make a personal call to Manchester City's Yaya Toure to assess what the midfielder's plans are after a move to Italy stalled this week.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has reiterated Yaya Toure will remain at the Etihad Stadium.

Burnley striker Danny Ings has made it clear to Tottenham that his preference is to join Liverpool this summer.

Sunderland could compete with Newcastle for the services of Steve McClaren after Dick Advocaat turned down the chance to a permanent role at the Stadium of Light.

West Ham could face another blow in their bid for a new manager as Marseille try to tie Marcelo Bielsa to a new two-year contract.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday May 29

Liverpool are prepared to go head-to-head with Manchester United for Benfica winger Nicolas Gaitan and Southampton defender Nathaniel Clyne.
Italian side Roma have joined Liverpool in the hunt for Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, 29, who managed just 11 Premier League starts last season.
Southampton are in talks with Lille over midfielder Idrissa Gueye, with Ronald Koeman looking to sign the 25-year-old for £7m.

Arsenal are closing in on Porto's Jackson Martinez in a £24.7m deal for the striker.
England coach Roy Hodgson says he will quit after Euro 2016 if public opinion turns against him.

Christian Benteke could bid farewell to Aston Villa after revelations that his contract has a buy-out clause believed to be just over £30million.
Paul Pogba could be at the centre of a tug-of-war between Manchester City and Barcelona.

Paul Clement is set to sign a £3million deal with Derby County to take over as manager.
Jurgen Klopp is scrapping plans to take six months off and could become a target for Liverpool.

David Moyes has turned down the chance to take over as Sunderland manager despite initial talks.
Liverpool remain favourites to sign Danny Ings but could be forced to spend a tribunal record £8million to get the Burnley striker, who is also wanted by Tottenham.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday May 31

Newcastle will hold talks with Patrick Vieira about becoming their new manager.
Juventus are in pole position to sign Manchester United striker Robin van Persie this summer.
Raheem Sterling will stay at Liverpool if Jurgen Klopp is brought in as manager.
Tottenham are preparing a £20million offer for Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie.
Saido Berahino will snub a new contract at West Brom, even if the Baggies offer him £50,000 a week.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is the surprise top candidate to take over at Sunderland.
Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is a target for Europa League winners Sevilla, who want £14million for Tottenham target Carlos Bacca.
Leeds want to sign Joey Barton, a free agent following his release from QPR.
Dan Petrescu could make a surprise return to management at Sheffield Wednesday as a replacement for Stuart Gray.
Middlesbrough want to resign Chelsea's Patrick Bamford and pair him with Blackburn striker Jordan Rhodes.
Aston Villa and Bournemouth are chasing Tottenham midfielder Tom Carroll.

Former Italy manager Cesare Prandelli has been identified by West Ham as a replacement for Sam Allardyce. The Hammers have also made a £5.7m bid for Sampdoria midfielder Pedro Obiang.
Manchester City are confident they will sign Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin de Bruyne but the German club want a £58million fee.
Everton are leading the chase to sign Manchester United defender Jonny Evans but will face competition from Tottenham and Aston Villa for the centre-back.
Norwich City are weighing up a loan move for Celtic defender Efe Ambrose.
Aston Villa, Newcastle and West Brom are chasing Hull defender James Chester, who is valued at £4million.
Stoke have switched their sights to Barcelona winger Ibrahim Afellay after being priced out of a move for Dnipro star Yevhen Konoplyanka, who wanted £100,000 a week.
Burnley will bid for Celtic striker Anthony Stokes after it was confirmed Ashley Barnes will be ruled out for a year.

Yaya Toure has committed himself to Manchester City - following a personal appeal from the club's owner Sheikh Mansour.
Manchester United target Hugo Lloris wants to leave Tottenham to play Champions League football.
Brendan Rodgers' Liverpool future will hinge on the assurances he gives to the club's American owners this month.
John Carver will not be considered for the Newcastle United job as the board begin their search for a new manager.
James Milner's free transfer from Manchester City to Liverpool is in doubt because of the uncertainty over Brendan Rodgers' position.
Ipswich are keen on Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane, who was released by Hull City after their relegation.
Sunderland are trying to get permission to speak to PSV manager Phillip Cocu to replace Dick Advocaat.
Everton are closing in on a deal for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann.
West Ham's board are divided over making a move for Marseille manager Marcelo Bielsa.
Crystal Palace are considering a summer move for QPR goalkeeper Alex McCarthy.
Aston Villa are considering a move for Hull striker Dame N'Doye as a replacement for Christian Benteke.
Bolton midfielder Mark Davies is interesting Crystal Palace.
Brentford will unveil Marinus Dijkhuizen as their new manager this week.
West Brom are plotting a £2million bid for Swindon winger Nathan Byrne.
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Newcastle will do a sensational U-turn and offer the head coach's job to Steve McClaren - who has already turned it down twice.
Manchester United have made a shock move for Manchester City midfielder James Milner.
Chelsea face competition for Radamel Falcao from AC Milan and Sevilla.
Tottenham, Aston Villa and Sunderland have joined Everton in the race for Manchester United defender Jonny Evans.
Crystal Palace and West Brom are considering moves for Hull striker Dame N'Doye.
Arsenal are lining up a £5million swoop for Sporting Lisbon right-back Cedric Soares.
Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Lyon midfielder Timothe Cognat.
Liverpool are planning a move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas.
QPR are ready to swoop for Swansea defender Jazz Richards.

Manchester United will look to replace Robin van Persie with Napoli forward Gonzalo Higuain.
Sevilla manager Unai Emery will decide this week whether to take over at West Ham or Napoli.
Crystal Palace are ready to offer Emmanual Adebayor a contract after the striker was told he can leave Spurs this summer.
Tim Sherwood has promised a summer cull at Aston Villa following their FA Cup final drubbing.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner flies to Merseyside on Tuesday to conduct the club's end-of-season review.
Arsenal have made a shock move for Swansea midfielder Ki Sung-Yueng.
Chelsea have entered the race to sign Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.
Sunderland are confident they can lead PSV boss Philip Cocu as their new head coach.

Liverpool are exploring alternatives to Brendan Rodgers, with outgoing Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp in the frame.
Sunderland want PSV manager Philip Cocu to be their next head coach.
Chelsea have opened talks with Radamel Falcao and his representatives over a possible move to Stamford Bridge.
Jonas Gutierrez was told he was being released by Newcastle United in a phone call from John Carver while on a training course.

Newcastle are planning a third approach to Steve McClaren to become their head coach and the former Derby manager is expected to accept the offer.
West Ham will wait a few more days to see whether either Jurgen Klopp or David Moyes is willing to become their new manager before moving on to other candidates.
Chelsea have opened talks to sign Radamel Falcao after being offered the chance to sign the Colombian striker on reduced terms.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday June 1

Chelsea are keen on Southampton defender Toby Alderweireld, who spent last season on loan at St Mary's from Atletico Madrid with Manchester City and Spurs also interested.
Meanwhile, Radamel Falcao is having talks with Chelsea about a switch to Stamford Bridge despite his disappointing loan spell at Manchester United.
Aston Villa are set for a fresh move for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson, 23, as a potential replacement for Christian Benteke.
Spanish side Athletic Bilbao have targeted Arsenal's 28-year-old left-back Nacho Monreal who has just a year left on his current deal.
Manchester United are trying to hijack Arsenal's move for Southampton's £25m-rated midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin.
Liverpool target Christian Benteke hints he might stay at Villa after their FA Cup final hammering.

Aston Villa will offer Christian Benteke a club record-breaking £15m deal to sign a new contract with Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester all interested in the Belgian striker.
Hugo Lloris does not want to leave Tottenham this summer, according to manager Mauricio Pochettino.

Manchester City's Under-21s coach Patrick Vieira is set for an interview for the Newcastle United job and says: "I really know which kind of manager I want to be."

Arsenal winger Theo Walcott is confident his future at the club will be resolved but says "it will take time".

Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood has stated several players at the club have no future at Villa Park.

Liverpool chairman Tom Werner is set to fly into Merseyside on Tuesday to oversee the club's end-of-season review.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 2

Brendan Rodgers will survive as Liverpool manager - but only if he accepts the American owners won't change their transfer policy.
Liverpool are close to finalising a deal for Manchester City midfielder James Milner.
FA Cup final hero Theo Walcott will discuss where he is to be used and how often as part of his contract talks with Arsenal.
West Ham are set to step up their interest in Marseille boss Marcelo Bielsa with their move for Europa League-winning Sevilla coach Unai Emery under threat.
The Hammers have been left sweating on the future of forward Enner Valencia, a target for Chelsea.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is top of Sunderland's short-list to become their new manager.
Leicester will step up their £8million pursuit of Shinji Okazaki after Mainz landed a replacement for the striker.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman has confirmed he will move for Feyenoord skipper Jordy Clasie if Morgan Schneiderlin defects to a Champions League club.
Everton have opened talks with Tom Cleverley over a move to Goodison Park.
Steve Bruce has slapped a £10million price tag on in-demand Hull defender James Chester.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is reportedly pushing for a return to Atletico Madrid this summer - after failing to adapt to life in London.
Real Madrid are keen on pushing through a £45million move for Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling.
Newcastle target Patrick Vieira is ready to turn his back on Manchester City to become a manager this summer
West Ham have failed in a bid to secure Unai Emery as their new boss after Napoli swooped in.

Bayern Munich star Bastian Schweinsteiger remains Manchester United's number one midfield target this summer.
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner will finally sit down with Brendan Rodgers this week after jetting to Merseyside to conduct an end-of-season post-mortem with the under-fire manager.
Newcastle hope to name their new boss by the end of the week after talks with Steve McClaren and Patrick Vieira.

Manchester United are confident of signing Brazil's Dani Alves from Barcelona if manager Louis van Gaal opts to make a move for the 32-year-old right back.

Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko is keen on a switch to Chelsea this summer and believes Jose Mourinho is keeping tabs on him.

Patrick Vieira has not been told when he will be offered a chance to discuss the head coach role at Newcastle.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 3

Tottenham want Marseille's £12million-rated midfielder Giannelli Imbula - and are ready to offer Benjamin Stambouli to the French club as part of a deal.
Robin van Persie has admitted he is at a crossroads in his Manchester United career, claiming he wants to be at a club where he plays every week.
United target Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris has dropped a big hint that he will move on in the summer.
Nacho Monreal will snub transfer interest from Athletic Bilbao to sign a new deal at Arsenal.
Christian Benteke has confirmed he wants to quit Aston Villa for a club playing in Europe.
Manchester City want £32million-rated Real Madrid midfielder Isco as they plan their summer revamp.
Brendan Rodgers will be retained as Liverpool manager - but has been told at his end of season review that the Reds must improve next season.
Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette has effectively ruled out a move to Anfield this summer.
Manchester City have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Kevin de Bruyne after Wolfsburg warned the winger won't be sold.

Manchester United will open talks with Tottenham over Hugo Lloris, with David de Gea set to leave for Real Madrid.
Brendan Rodgers will turn his attention to summer transfer plans after productive talks with Liverpool co-owner Tom Werner.
Prince Ali bin Hussein is the early favourite to replace Sepp Blatter as FIFA president.
Chelsea ready to pay £30m for Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool target Gonzalo Higuain.

Manchester United have had a sensational £110m offer for Real Madrid duo Gareth Bale and Raphael Varane rejected.

Despised Sepp Blatter sensationally stepped down as FIFA president - just four days after being re-elected.
Romelu Lukaku has stunned Everton by telling them he may need to leave the club to win trophies.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has played down reports that star striker Diego Costa is unhappy at Stamford Bridge and wants to return to Spain.

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood has told Andreas Wiemann that he is free to leave the club and the 23-year-old may now sign for Derby.

West Ham chiefs will meet with Europa League winning manager Unai Emery in a bid to persuade him to join them rather than Italian side Napoli.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 4

Manchester United are ready to make a £25m offer for Raheem Sterling but that could trigger moves by Manchester City and Real Madrid for the unsettled Liverpool star.
Arsenal are set to rival Inter Milan for £25m Monaco central midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia.
Guus Hiddink has called for a revolution to shake up FIFA. The former Chelsea boss says the governing body should be led by a non-football man to ensure there is a clean break from the scandal of alleged corruption.
Free-agent striker Andre-Pierre Gignac will wait until West Ham appoint a new manager before deciding which Premier League club to join this summer. The 29-year-old is also wanted by West Brom, while Southampton, Stoke and Newcastle are also contenders for his services.
Aaron Lennon is ready to hold out until the end of the summer as he eyes a permanent move to Everton. Tottenham want no less than £8m for the winger, who has a year left to run on his contract, but the Londoners risk losing him for nothing in 12 months' time.

Chelsea are closing in on a loan deal for Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao. The Premier League champions are in advanced talks with Monaco about taking the frontman to Stamford Bridge.
Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech insists he hasn't made any decision about where he will be next season.
Memphis Depay has defied Louis van Gaal - before he has even joined up with Manchester United.
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba will join Barcelona in the summer, despite Manchester City being ready to pay £70m for the Frenchman.

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has been snapped smoking ahead of Poland's European Qualifier against Georgia.
Jack Wilshere is fuming after being hit with an FA misconduct charge. The Arsenal midfielder faces a fine for starting an anti-Spurs chant during Sunday's FA Cup parade but is understood to feel harshly treated.

Liverpool are ready to finalise a deal for Manchester City's James Milner. Milner will arrive on a free transfer after rejecting a £165,000-a-week deal at City to move to Anfield, where he will earn less but have a more prominent midfield role.
Real Madrid are yet to make an official bid for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea despite several reports claiming it's already a done deal.

Napoli believe they are destined to beat West Ham to the signature of Sevilla coach Unai Emery by making a superior financial offer than the east London club as they seek a replacement for Rafa Benitez.

Tottenham midfielder Nabil Bentaleb wants an improved deal to remain at the club with Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain and Juventus waiting in the wings.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 5

Radamel Falcao's prospective loan move to Chelsea is on the rocks with Monaco holding out for a permanent transfer.
Alvaro Arbeloa will leave Real Madrid in the summer.
Lyon's Alexandre Lacazette wants to join either Manchester United or PSG in the summer.
Quique Sanchez Flores has reportedly signed a contract to take over as the manager of Watford.
Antoine Griezmann has ruled out leaving Atletico Madrid.
West Brom will not sell striker Saido Berahino unless the club changes hands or they receive a £20m bid for him.

Inter Milan are keen on signing Manchester United outcast Nani.

Manchester United have agreed a double deal to sign Morgan Schneiderlin and Dani Alves.
AC Milan could be ready to make a shock swoop to re-sign Mario Balotelli.
Martin Skrtel has hit out at Liverpool's latest contract offer.
Dick Advocaat will be given a £25m transfer kitty following his u-turn to take over as manager.

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling is open to a move to Manchester United.

Angel Di Maria says he will be at Manchester United next season and will return to Old Trafford after the Copa America.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 6

Gareth Bale says there is no chance he will leave Real Madrid this summer.
Sepp Blatter will get a £10m pay-off when he eventually leaves FIFA.
Swansea are closing in on a £3m deal for St Etienne defender Franck Tabanou, who boss Garry Monk wanted to sign in January.

Manchester City have offered £30m to Liverpool for wantaway winger Raheem Sterling.
Inter Milan have confirmed their interest in Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic, who has failed to make an impact in the Premier League.
Millwall great Alan Dunne, who was released last month, is a target for Championship side Ipswich Town.
James McCarthy is seeking urgent contract talks with Everton after they signed another central midfielder in Tom Cleverley.

West Brom goalkeeper Ben Foster says there is no chance he will be back from his knee surgery before October.
Aaron Ramsey is predicting an exciting summer for Arsenal with none of the club's stars set to leave.
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood will look to QPR striker Charlie Austin as a replacement if Christian Benteke quits the club this summer.

Aleksandar Kolarov could be on his way to AC Milan if fellow Serb Sinisa Mihaljovic is named as the club's new boss.

England fans have been warned against chanting controversial songs during Sunday's friendly against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
David Gill will not change his mind and make a run at becoming FIFA president.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 7

Robin van Persie will have showdown talks with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal over his future at Old Trafford. He does not want to become an impact player off the bench after seeing Radamel Falcao struggle in such a role last season.
And amid doubts over his future, van Persie has been urged by former United team-mate Patrice Evra to join him at losing Champions League finalists Juventus.
Manchester City could turn their attentions to Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Lars Bender if they fail in a bid for Juventus star Paul Pogba.
James Beattie could be joining Garry Monk's coaching staff at Swansea City.
Marseille striker Andre Ayew could become Steve McClaren's first signing at Newcastle United - he is expected to become the new boss at St James' Park soon.
Marcelo Bielsa remains a candidate to take over as West Ham manager and is still stalling on signing a new deal at Marseille.
Mike Ashley could leave the Newcastle board after McClaren is appointed, but he will not relinquish any of his power at St James' Park.

Tottenham are hot on the trail of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after missing out on signing him a couple of years ago.
Slaven Bilic is desperate to take over as West Ham boss and would make signing Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren a priority.
Liverpool's big back-room shakeup has left the club's players fearing that Brendan Rodgers will be next to leave.
QPR hope Robert Green will sign a new deal despite interest from Premier League champions Chelsea.
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is close to signing Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula.
Bournemouth's record bid for Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle is in trouble because of their £10m price tag.
Celtic are looking for £3m for striker Leigh Griffiths, who is the subject of interest from Leeds United.

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is chasing Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson, who could cost them as much as £30m.
Tottenham are leading the chase to sign Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie.
South Korea captain Kim Young-Gwon is a target for a number of British clubs, including Southampton, Sunderland and Celtic.
West Ham have been told they will need to cough up £10m if they want to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song on a permanent deal.
Micah Richards could be heading to Newcastle once Steve McClaren takes over as manager.
Sean Dyche was all set to take over as Sunderland boss before Dick Advocaat's dramatic late U-turn.

Despite interest from Bournemouth, it is Championship side Wolves leading the chase for Palace's Dwight Gayle.
Liverpool have joined the fight for Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti, who has also been linked with Manchester City, Arsenal and Real Madrid.
FIFA could be called in to rule on Sunderland's move for Inter Milan's Ricky Alvarez. The Premier League club claim to have a get-out clause in their permanent move for the loanee because of injury.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is keen to get rid of Dani Osvaldo and Gaston Ramirez before beginning his own summer spending spree.

Robin van Persie might only cost Juventus £5m if a deal can be agreed with the Manchester United striker, although he is said to be keen to stay in Manchester for family reasons.
West Brom are in talks with Real Madrid over a deal for midfielder Cristian Benavente.
Monaco have expressed an interest in Everton midfielder Kevin Mirallas, who is keen to experience Champions League football next season.
Manchester United face a battle with Real Madrid for 15-year-old Swiss wonderkid Lorenzo Gonzalez.
David Moyes has launched a £6m bid for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell, who he is keen to add to his Real Sociedad squad.

Andre Villas-Boas has turned down the chance to take over as AC Milan manager after calling the Serie A club 'a mess'.

Spurs striker Emmanuel Adebayor has been criticised by Togo coach Tom Saintflet after he failed to show for their squad ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Liberia.

 

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Monday June 8

Hugo Lloris has stunned Spurs by admitting he fancies moving to Manchester United and Tottenham could lose a second player after Liverpool opened talks over signing Nabil Bentaleb for £10m.
Leicester City are leading the race to sign Wolves forward Bakary Sako, who is also being looked at by Aston Villa and West Brom.
Swansea are set to pay around £1m to sign Matt Stevens, a 17-year-old striker who scored more than 50 goals for Barnet's Under-18 side last season.
Jose Mourinho has hit back at critics of Chelsea's style of play and branded rival coaches 'stupid' for not copying his counter-attacking tactics.
FIFA'S top money man Domenico Scala has revealed Russia and Qatar could lose World Cup hosting rights if there is evidence of wrongdoing.
Former Arsenal and Spurs star Sol Campbell has thrown his hat into the ring to become the Lord Mayor of London - he has decided to try and be the Tory candidate to succeed Boris Johnson in 2016.

Karim Benzema's agent, Karim Djazri, has strongly refuted speculation that the France striker could be set to depart Real Madrid and sign for Manchester United.
West Ham, who are expected to name their new manager this week, are closing on the signing of Marseille striker Andre Ayew.
Barcelona have agreed a deal with Sevilla to sign versatile wide-man Aleix Vidal for £7.5m, plus performance related add-ons of up to £5m, but he can't play until January.
Roy Hodgson has told Raheem Sterling to get a 'thicker skin' after the Liverpool rebel endured an awful afternoon during England's 0-0 draw against the Republic of Ireland in Dublin.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is considering signing Monaco striker Radamel Falcao this summer, but the Manchester United flop is just one of five forwards on his summer shortlist.

Sampdoria will have to splash out over £30m if they want to prise Enner Valencia away from West Ham.
Swansea want Chelsea striker Loic Remy. The former QPR and Newcastle marksman has just clinched the title with the Stamford Bridge club, but is keen to play more regularly than he did in his debut season at the Blues.
QPR have warned Newcastle they will have to find £15m to sign striker Charlie Austin, who is interesting a host of clubs after the Hoops were relegated from the Premier League.
Southampton are lining up a move for Espanyol defender Hector Moreno in case they lose Toby Alderweireld, who is a target for Tottenham and Chelsea.
Roy Hodgson has warned Raheem Sterling he will have to grow a "thick skin" after being booed throughout England's dismal stalemate against Rep of Ireland. Sterling struggled as his every touch was jeered by Ireland fans in the Aviva Stadium.

West Brom are close to sealing a £3.4m deal for Real Madrid attacking midfielder Cristian Benavente, although the Spanish club will insist on a buy-back clause. He has been playing for their second team, Castilla.

West Ham have met with Slaven Bilic but have not made a final decision as to whether or not to appoint him as their next manager.

Wales boss Chris Coleman rejected the idea of hosting a friendly before Friday's crunch qualifier against Belgium - a decision that will see the Welsh FA miss out on vital funds.

Mark Warburton is now a red-hot favourite to take over from Stuart McCall as Rangers boss, with an Ibrox appointment expected later this week.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Tuesday June 9

Juventus are plotting a £10m swoop for Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, with Carlos Tevez expected to leave the Italian champions over the summer.
Sunderland will use striker Steven Fletcher as part of a deal to help them sign Celtic centre-half Virgil van Dijk.
Liverpool have been told by Burnley they want £8m in compensation for striker Danny Ings.
Southampton are chasing £4.5m-rated Besiktas midfielder Gokhan Tore.
Slavin Bilic is expected to be named West Ham boss later this week.
Aston Villa have offered a new contract to Dutch defender Ron Vlaar.
Leeds are ready to bid £3.1m for Inter Milan defender Alvaro Pereira.
Sheffield United winger Jamie Murphy, 25, is wanted by Championship newcomers Bristol City.
QPR are set to make an offer for Swansea defender Jazz Richards.

Arsenal will make a £25m bid for Porto's Colombia striker Jackson Martinez, but only if they can offload Lukas Podolski, Yaya Sanogo and Joel Campbell.
Manchester City face competition from new European champions Barcelona to land Juventuis midfielder Paul Pogba.
Roma want out-of-favour Manchester United winger Nani and will be allowed to buy him for £10m.
West Ham will decide their new boss today after turning down a later offer from Harry Redknapp.
Tottenham will open talks this week with Monaco over £18m-rated Anthony Martial.
Dutch defender Ron Vlaar, 30, has put his future in doubt by claiming he can do better than Aston Villa.
Inter Milan have ordered Sunderland to honour a £7.5m deal for loan flop Ricky Alvarez.
The agent of Liverpool's England forward Raheem Sterling, 20 has been criticised by former Reds striker John Aldridge.

Jose Mourinho is eyeing a £30m move for Argie hitman Gonzalo Higuain.
Karim Benzema's agent has crushed Manchester United's hopes of singing the Real Madrid ace.
Lukas Podolski will return to Arsenal after his loan at Inter Milan ended without a contract offer.
Barcelona will go to war with Manchester City over Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba.
Sunderland will step up their interest in Celtic defender Virigil van Dijk.
Slaven Bilic looks set to pip Marcelo Bielsa to become the new West Ham boss. Hammers chiefs have spoken to Marseille manager Bielsa but Bilic is now the clear frontrunner unless there is a sudden last-minute hitch.
Roy Hodgson says England struggle when Wayne Rooney is not on fire, but the Three Lions chief claims that is the same for Barcelona with Lionel Messi.
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants to use the pre-season tour of the USA to turn Angel Di Maria back into a star-spangled winger.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has defended his anti-Tottenham chants saying: "I've got Spurs fans in my family so it wasn't personal". Wilshere claims he did not even know he had been charged by the FA for his FA Cup parade antics when he reported for England duty last week.
New Leeds boss Uwe Rosler aims to make Uruguay World Cup star Alvaro Pereira, 29, his first signing by offering Inter Milan £3.1m.
Birmingham are close to a £500,000 deal for Nottingham Forest's Robert Tesche.

Manchester City are expected to open the bidding for striker Raheem Sterling despite being told by Liverpool last week that he wasn't for sale.
Manchester United will rebuff any enquiries from Valencia for goalkeeper Victor Valdes, but will let Nani leave for around £10m, with Italian giants Roma showing an interest in him.
West Ham hope to complete the £4.4m transfer of Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang, although they may face competition from AC Milan.
Villarreal midfielder Javier Espinosa, who is attracting attention from a number of Premier League and Championship clubs, is available for around £2m.
Fabio Borini's agent wants talks with Liverpool, with the club understood to have rejected loan offers as they look to sell the striker.
Newcastle want Marco van Ginkel on loan from Chelsea and also Blues striker Patrick Bamford.
Former England midfielder Paul Gascoigne has described England's goalless friendly draw with the Republic of Ireland on Sunday as "horrific".

Chelsea have told Newcastle they will have to pay £10million to sign England U21 striker Patrick Bamford.
Sami Hyypia says he would be intrested in returning to Liverpool as part of Brendan Rodgers' revamped coaching team.

Petr Cech will hold talks with Chelsea next week, with the goalkeeper eager to sort out where he will be playing next season. The 33-year-old has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge but was demoted to the role of back-up to Thibaut Courtois last season.
Slaven Bilic is confident he will be confirmed as West Ham United's manager within the next 48 hours, although the success of his application may hinge on the club's current first choice, Marcelo Bielsa, signing a contract extension with Marseille.
Roy Hodgson's dissatisfaction with England's performance against the Rep of Ireland has led to him "reminding people of their responsibilities" and to make it clear to Wayne Rooney that he expects more from his captain.

Petr Cech is hoping to resolve his future quickly at a meeting with Chelsea next week and has admitted to the added complications for him and his family should he move outside of London.
West Ham are poised to name their new manager with Slaven Bilic confident he will land the job ahead of Mercelo Bielsa.
Liverpool will consider Rene Meulensteen, Pako Ayestaran and former defender Sami Hyypia potential as assistants to Brendan Rodgers.
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere insists his anti-Spurs chants were 'just fun' as he admits England 'needed' their game with Ireland to dust off the cobwebs.

Arsenal are tracking Sevilla and Poland midfielder Grzegorz Krychowiak, 25, who has a £21m buyout clause in his contract.
West Brom boss Tony Pulis is interested in signing goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, 28, from former club Crystal Palace.
Former Liverpool captain Sami Hyypia wants to be considered for a position in Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff.

Spurs have made 19-year-old Monaco forward Anthony Martial their first major transfer target of the summer.
Liverpool may have to pay more than £6m for Burnley striker Danny Ings because of a £12m counter bid made by Tottenham which the Clarets have formally accepted.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could leave Paris Saint-Germain for £11m with Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool showing interest in the 33-year-old Sweden international.
Italy midfielder Andre Pirlo, 36, has brushed aside speculation he will leave Juventus this summer after being linked with a move to the MLS.

Chairman Dave King has urged Rangers fans to snap up 45,000 season tickets and hand their new boss an instant player budget of £12m.
Former Rangers, Bolton and Aberdeen winger Gregg Wylde has been released

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Wednesday June 10

Manchester United have been given the option to sign £7m-rated PSG defender Gregory van der Wiel following Dani Alves' decision to stay at Barcelona.
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho insists any club interested in signing goalkeeper Petr Cech must swap a player of their own in return.
Southampton have lined up Sporting Lisbon's Cedric Soares as a replacement should Nathaniel Clyne join Manchester United or Liverpool.
Inter and AC Milan are fighting to sign Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov.

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is plotting a swoop for Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain.
Manchester United could move for Mario Mandzukic after reports the strikers has fallen out with coaching staff at Atletico Madrid.
Former Borussia Dortmund head coach Jurgen Klopp would be interested in the Liverpool job if Brendan Rodgers leaves Anfield, according to his agent.
Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling has been valued at £59.7m by independent research company the Football Observatory.
Steve McClaren will finally be confirmed as Newcastle boss on Wednesday and wants to make QPR striker Charlie Austin his first signing.

West Ham will back new manager Slaven Bilic by offering funds for a summer spending spree, with Chelsea striker Loic Remy heading the list of targets.

Steven Gerrard has urged Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers to come clean after assistant boss Colin Pascoe and first-team coach Mike Marsh left Anfield.
England U21 manager Gareth Southgate has backed Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho's public criticism of teenage starlet Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Tottenham are interested in signing Stuttgart striker Timo Werner, despite the 19-year-old scoring just three goals in 30 games for the Bundesliga side last season.
Manchester City have asked the Premier League for an opening-day away game as they expand the Etihad Stadium.
Newcastle will pay £1m in compensation to sacked manager John Carver.
Derby manager Paul Clement is ready to pay Hull £6m to make midfielder Tom Ince his third signing.
Slaven Bilic will look to wrap up deals for Marseille duo Andre Ayew and Andre-Pierre Gignac and Sampdoria's Pedro Obiang after he rejoined West Ham as manager.
Adam Lallana has hailed new Liverpool team-mate James Milner as the perfect player.

Everton have targeted Crystal Palace centre-back Scott Dann as they look to bolster their defensive options over the summer.

Former Newcastle midfielder Yohan Cabaye - who struggled to hold down a regular place in the PSG side last season - has admitted he would be interested in reuniting with former boss Alan Pardew at Crystal Palace.
Manchester United will go up against Roma to sign PSG defender Gregory van der Wiel.
Chelsea striker Loic Remy will be one of new West Ham boss Slaven Bilic's first transfer targets in a potential £25m spending spree.

Former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt is the frontrunner to take charge of the club's Academy team following Brian McClair's departure for a role with the SFA.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Thursday June 11

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has been promised a blank cheque with which to transform the club into one capable of ruling Europe.
City are willing to listen to offers for Edin Dzeko this summer, although they will demand at least £25m for him.
Manchester United are closing in on the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Mario Mandzukic.
Atletico could make a move for Juventus striker Carlos Tevez.

Chelsea warned Real Madrid off making a bid for Thibaut Courtois by demanding £73m for the Belgium goalkeeper.
Arsenal and Manchester United lead the queue of teams looking to sign Chelsea's Petr Cech.
Karim Benzema could join Manchester United from Real Madrid if David de Gea makes the opposite trip.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini wants to sign both Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling this summer.
Real Madrid are expected to make an opening offer of £22m for Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as Louis van Gaal targets a move for Karim Benzema.

Manchester United have stepped up their chase for £25m-plus rated Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
Liverpool legend Michael Owen insists Manchester City target Raheem Sterling is replaceable.
Steve McClaren will earn a £1m bonus if he leads Newcastle to their first trophy in 47 years.

Tottenham have made the first moves to sign Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier, who has a £3.5m release clause in his contract.
Manchester United will pay the full £35m asking price for Valencia defender Nicolas Otamendi.
New Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is targeting a top-eight finish and silverware.
Yohan Cabaye looks sure to leave PSG and return to the Premier League, but will wait for offers before committing to a move to Crystal Palace.
Wolfsburg have offered Manchester City target Kevin De Bruyne a new contract worth up to £150,000 a week.
Besiktas believe they are close to agreeing a deal for Glen Johnson, whose Liverpool contract expires this summer.

Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk has told the club he wants to quit the club, even if they qualify for the group stages of the Champions League.
Southampton have reportedly had a £12m bid for Sevilla's Grzegorz Krychowiak rejected - the defender is also a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.
Felipe Anderson, a target for Manchester United and Chelsea, insists he has no plans to leave Lazio this summer.

Injury-plagued midfielder Abou Diaby could get the chance to extend his Arsenal career on a pay-as-you-play deal.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Friday June 12

Liverpool are preparing to hijack Chelsea's move for Manchester United flop Radamel Falcao.
Reds defender Mamadou Sakho says he will not be leaving Anfield this summer.
Joe Hart expects Manchester City to buy British this summer due to Champions League 'home grown' rules.

Liverpool have told Manchester City they must cough up £50m for Raheem Sterling.
David De Gea is ready to force through a move to Real Madrid by handing in a transfer request at Manchester United.
Loic Remy is set to force a move from Chelsea and has been given permission to speak to West Ham.

Liverpool have rejected Manchester City's £25m bid for Raheem Sterling but are ready to sell at the right price.
Manchester United will test Tottenham's resolve to keep Harry Kane with a £50m offer for the England striker.
Micah Richards' arrival at Aston Villa will mean the departure of Ron Vlaar, a target for Arsenal and Manchester United.
Chelsea's attempts to lure Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos to the Premier League look doomed.

Liverpool have rejected an opening £30m bid for Raheem Sterling from Manchester City.
Ravel Morrison is set to quit Lazio before even kicking a ball in Serie A.
Real Madrid want David De Gea on board before their pre-season tour starts on July 18. Manchester United are holding out for £35m and ready to play hardball.
Newcastle will kick off a summer of spending by making Charlie Austin Steve McClaren's first signing - and Saido Berahino is next on their shopping list.
New Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez will be in Cardiff on Friday to watch Wales take on Belgium and check out Gareth Bale in action.
Liverpool will make an improved compensation offer to Burnley for Danny Ings of £6m, but the Clarets want £10m and the fee could now be set by a tribunal.
AC Milan have made an £18m move for Porto striker and Arsenal target Jackson Martinez.
Free agent Micah Richards has agreed to join Aston Villa after turning down Sunderland.
Southampton are keen to sign Poland international Grzegorz Krychowiak from Sevilla.
Tottenham are demanding a whopping £10m for Watford target Younes Kaboul.

Manchester City made the first move in the Raheem Sterling race but their £30m bid was instantly rejected by Liverpool, who value the star at £60m.
Newcastle are targeting several strikers, with Malaga's Juanmi and Bas Dost of Wolfsburg joining Austin on the wanted list.
The future of Porto striker Jackson Martinez is already decided, according to his agent. The Colombian has been linked with a £25m move to Arsenal.
Stoke admit that goalkeeper Asmir Begovic is likely to be talking to other clubs this summer.
Newcastle have stepped up their striker hunt with bids expected for Charlie Austin and Malaga's Juanmi, while Bas Dost of Wolfsburg remains a target.

Liverpool will sign goalkeeper Adam Bogdan on a free transfer when his Bolton contract expires later this month. The Hungarian will take released keeper Brad Jones' place in the squad.
Tottenham want £5m for Younes Kaboul despite the centre-back's contract having just one more year to run.

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has promised big moves this summer, with Paul Pogba and Kevin De Bruyne top targets.

West Ham are in talks over a £5m permanent deal for Barcelona midfielder Alex Song.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Saturday June 13

Manchester City will make an improved take-it-or-leave it offer for Raheem Sterling in the next 48 hours to spark a £150million summer spending spree. Sterling, Paul Pogba, Kevin De Bruyne and Giannelli Imbula are all in City's sights.
Theo Walcott is closing in on a starting place in England's Euro 2016 qualifier tomorrow - and a new deal at Arsenal.
Manchester United are ready to test Tottenham's resolve to keep Harry Kane with a £40million bid.
Javier Hernandez wants to stay at Real Madrid - but would return to Manchester United if he is a first-team regular.
Patrick Bamford is determined to break into Chelsea's first team.
West Ham are trying to secure a deal for former Tottenham player Vedran Corluka.
Southampton face competition from Newcastle for Spanish striker Juanmi.

Manchester City are ready to shatter the piggy bank and shell out a combined £100m on Paul Pogba and Raheem Sterling.
Theo Walcott will sign a new Arsenal deal after successful talks with the club.

Arsenal will push to complete an £11m swoop for Petr Cech by the end of next week.
Manchester City will make a second bid for Raheem Sterling but are refusing to meet Liverpool's £50million-plus valuation of the England star.
Memphis Depay has completed his £25million move to Manchester United from PSV Eindhoven and has heralded his new manager, Louis van Gaal, as the world's best.

Jack Wilshere has pledged his future to Arsenal after insisting he would not move to Manchester City simply to make up the numbers.
Stoke are confident that Steven N'Zonzi will sign a new deal.

Daniel Levy has reassured Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino that he has no plans to cash in on Manchester United targets Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris this summer.
Arsenal will refuse to include any key players as part of negotiations for Petr Cech but remain hopeful of signing the Chelsea goalkeeper.
Newcastle United are looking at whether there would be any way to structure a deal to take striker Andy Carroll back to St James' Park.

Manchester City are set to make an improved offer for Raheem Sterling after having an opening bid rejected but view Liverpool's £50 million valuation of the forward as excessive.
Francis Coquelin, the Arsenal midfield player, will seek assurances over the amount of playing time he can expect next season should Arsene Wenger be able to complete a deal for the defensive midfielder that he believes his team desperately need.
West Ham United would only consider a sale of Andy Carroll and not a loan if Newcastle United step up their interest in trying to sign their former striker.
Stoke City are confident they can persuade Steven N'Zonzi to sign a new deal with just 12 months remaining on his existing contract.
Crystal Palace have been alerted to the availability of Steve Mandanda after the Marseilles goalkeeper said he was likely to leave the French club.

Arsenal have been charged by the Football Association with breaching agent regulations over the £16m transfer of Calum Chambers from Southampton last summer.

Manchester City consider Liverpool's £50m-plus asking price for Raheem Sterling to be way over a reasonable valuation and their second bid for the player is unlikely to be anywhere near that figure.
Adel Taarabt's controversial six-year stay at Queen's Park Rangers is over after he left to join Benfica.

Derek McInnes last night opened his heart on why he chose to stay at Pittodrie - on the day bookies were slashing his odds to become the next Rangers boss.
Mark Warburton is staying tight-lipped as the Rangers board inch closer to naming their new boss.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Sunday June 14

Manchester United are ready to cash in on defender Sergio Ramos' wage war with Real Madrid.
Manchester City must pay a massive £155m to sign Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba in this transfer window.
New Newcastle manager Steve McClaren is hunting £20m West Brom striker Saido Berahino.

Wayne Rooney has been urging Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal to make Tottenham striker Harry Kane his No 1 target.
Manchester United will step up their bid to land Ajax's Jasper Cillessen to replace David De Gea on the advice of goalkeeping coach Frans Hoek.
Manchester City will pay cash up front in a bid to land £150m worth of targets. City have made it clear that they will not be outbid in their quest to sign Paul Pogba, Raheem Sterling and Kevin De Bruyne.
Arsenal will have to fight off Paris Saint-Germain to secure goalkeeper Petr Cech from Chelsea.
Tottenham are close to agreeing a new five-year contract with Nabil Bentaleb.
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Newcastle have told Andy Carroll that the only way he will return to St James' Park from West Ham is on a pay-as-you-play deal.
Luke Shaw has been placed on an intensive tailor-made conditioning and fitness regime this summer - on the orders of worried Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.
Manchester and Chelsea are monitoring Sergio Ramos' situation at Real Madrid after talks over a new deal went quiet.

Liverpool will make a shock bid to hijack Newcastle's signing of QPR striker Charlie Austin.
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger wants to strengthen in defensive midfield and £18m Bayer Leverkusen man Lars Bender is on his radar this summer.

Liverpool forward Raheem Sterling wants his move to Manchester City settled before the new Premier League season starts on August 8.

Manchester City are set to be joined in the race to sign Raheem Sterling from Liverpool by Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Chelsea are edging closer to agreeing a deal to sign striker Radamel Falcao on a season-long loan from Monaco with the deal 90 per cent done.
Manchester City are preparing a second bid for Liverpool's Raheem Sterling.

 

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Latest Paper Talk
Monday June 15

Radamel Falcao has agreed personal terms with Chelsea, leaving the champions just needing to agree a financial package with Monaco for the 29-year-old Colombian striker.
Robin van Persie says he will fight for his Manchester United future and will not accept being a bit-part player.
Liverpool will go back with a renewed bid for Southampton's England full-back Nathaniel Clyne after their earlier £10m bid was rejected.
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood will table a £5.5m bid for Hull midfielder Tom Huddlestone.
Roma are ready to ignite their interest in Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko, while City are keen on Fulham's highly-rated striker Patrick Roberts.
Newcastle United are closing in on Wolfsburg striker Bas Dost in a £9million deal.
Leicester weigh up £2.5million bid for Stoke's Robert Huth following successful loan spell.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is plotting a £30m raid for Lazio's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson.
Patrice Evra has begged Paul Pogba to snub a £60m Manchester City move and stay at Juventus.
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has told Dortmund centre-back Mats Hummels and Schalke defender Benedikt Howedes to join him in the Premier League.
Leicester have joined the race to sign Hull defender James Chester. The Foxes also face a battle with Independiente to keep hold of Argentine midfielder Esteban Cambiasso.
Former QPR striker Bobby Zamora has been offered a deal at Indian side Pune FC.

Everton are considering moving for Arsenal forward Lukas Podolski, 29, who spent the latter part of last season on loan at Inter Milan.

Celtic target Ikechi Anya has said he is open to any opportunity that boosts his career despite Watford's promotion to the Premier League.
Mark Warburton will this week kick off plans to bring in an entire team of new players to Rangers after his appointment as manager is confirmed on Monday.

Sevilla striker Carlos Bacca, who is reportedly a target for Manchester United and Arsenal, is set to snub the Premier League pair and head to Italian side Roma instead.

Manchester City are preparing a second bid for Liverpool's Raheem Sterling and are increasingly confident that they will have an unchallenged run for the 20-year-old.