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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Guardiola, Mertens, Ake and Coutinho
Football
08:17 · February 11, 2020 · 3 min read



DAILY MAIL

Dries Mertens is increasingly likely to move away from Napoli on a free transfer this summer, with Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal all vying for his signature.
Manchester United are ready to introduce safe standing at Old Trafford after requesting to install rail seating before the end of the season.
Arsenal are keeping an eye on Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye ahead of a possible summer move.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola
Could Pep Guardiola be heading to Italy for this next job?

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Dele Alli has been accused of "harmful and dangerous racism" by a leading anti-discrimination campaigner as the Football Association began disciplinary action against him for a controversial Snapchat video.
Aston Villa came second only to Real Madrid in a list of the biggest spending deficits across Europe and beyond over the past two transfer windows.
Premier League rivals of Liverpool and Manchester United are understood to be concerned by claims the two clubs had an "unofficial veto" of the recruitment process for the top tier's new chief executive.
Fans are having to pay upwards of £500k a season for their children to be mascots for Premier League clubs.

THE TIMES

Premier League clubs may face legal action from the English Football League if they try to drop out of the Carabao Cup due to the planned expansion of the Champions League.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool had a bid for Villarreal forward Samuel Chukwueze rejected in January.
Read Alex Keble's thoughts on the Premier League winter break
Read Alex Keble's thoughts on the Premier League winter break

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City and West Ham could be forced to end their winter break early to play their postponed Premier League game.
Chelsea, Aston Villa and Newcastle United are all eyeing up Wigan left-back Antonee Robinson after the United States international saw a transfer deadline-day move to AC Milan fall through.

THE SUN

Chelsea are winning the race for Hartlepool's giant young England youth keeper Brad Young.
Juventus want Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and are planning to make a move for the Spaniard this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Benfica's Portugal international Ruben Dias and Bournemouth's Nathan Ake will be top targets for Jose Mourinho in the summer transfer window.
Philippe Coutinho has been told he can leave Barcelona for £77m this summer, with Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham and former club Liverpool all interested.
Liverpool have been impressed with young full-back Neco Williams and are set to hand him a new contract.
Tottenham want to sign Bournemouth centre-back Nathan Ake and Benfica and Portugal defender Ruben Dias this summer.
The latest Sporting Life Accumulator
The latest Sporting Life Accumulator

OTHER

Manchester United are already looking for potential buyers for Alexis Sanchez in an attempt to offload the Chilean in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Bayern Munich want Manchester City winger Leroy Sane to be part of their squad rebuild that will bring the Champions League back to the club, Bayern president Herbert Hainer has declared.(Manchester Evening News)
Aston Villa goalkeeper Tom Heaton has hinted he would like to return to Burnley once his playing days are over. (Birmingham Mail)
Reported Leicester City transfer target Said Benrahma has spoken about the recent speculation surrounding his future, saying he is "very focused" on Brentford but has an "ambition" to play in the Premier League. (Leicester Mercury)

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Friday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Juventus chasing Chelsea's Willian
Football
08:39 · February 14, 2020 · 2 min read



DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho is plotting a deal for Arsenal target Ben Godfrey in the summer transfer window.
Juventus are ready to make a move for Chelsea winger Willian in the summer transfer window.

DAILY MAIL

The dreadful state of Old Trafford is an impediment to anyone buying Manchester United from the Glazer family.
English football's post-Brexit transfer regulations are forcing Premier League clubs to fast-track moves for Europe's best teenagers this summer.
We preview Friday night's Premier League clash at Molineux
We preview Friday night's Premier League clash at Molineux
Premier League footballers are being forced to fork out thousands for private security to protect themselves in Dubai amid growing fears they will be targeted by thugs.
The Italian Football Federation has notified FIFA of its 'willingness to experiment' with a VAR challenge process.

THE SUN

Chelsea are reportedly set to hold transfer talks with Sassuolo over re-signing former player Jeremie Boga.
Arsenal are closing in on a £5m move for Le Havre midfielder Pape Gueye, according to reports.
Read Rob O'Connor's piece on why Everton have pulled off a masterstroke in signing Carlo Ancelotti
Read Rob O'Connor's piece on why Everton have pulled off a masterstroke in signing Carlo Ancelotti

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United chiefs are reportedly taking a close look at Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel as they consider their managerial options.
Chelsea are preparing to let go of four first team players ahead of the arrival of Hakim Ziyech from Ajax in the summer - Olivier Giroud, Pedro, Willian and Michy Batshuayi.
Arsenal will have to be creative in the next transfer window as they will not have much cash to spend.
The Egypt Olympic coach has climbed down after initially claiming that Mohamed Salah would feature at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
Dale Tempest is backing goals at Wolves on Friday night
Dale Tempest is backing goals at Wolves on Friday night

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea have joined Sheffield United in the chase for Manchester United's highly-rated young goalkeeper, Dean Henderson.
Arsenal have risked Bukayo Saka running down his contract, with no breakthrough on extending his contract at the Emirates Stadium.
Chelsea Women have become the first football club in the world to tailor their training programme around players' menstrual cycles in an attempt to enhance performance and cut down on injuries.

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Sunday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Raheem Sterling to Real Madrid
09:31 · February 16, 2020 · 3 min read



SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Mauricio Pochettino and Brendan Rodgers would be in the running to succeed Pep Guardiola if the Manchester City manager quit over the club's two-season ban from the Champions League.
Manchester City's players were told to attend a meeting today with Ferran Soriano, the club's chief executive, within an hour of the news of their two-year Champions League ban breaking on Friday evening.
Premier League clubs fear becoming "collateral damage" with the domestic season likely to end in chaos while Manchester City wage war on UEFA over their Champions League ban.
Sporting Life's Premier League Sunday preview package and free tips
Sporting Life's Premier League Sunday preview package and free tips

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has made Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks his top target for the summer transfer window as he looks to reshape his Manchester United squad.
Chelsea will pay £23m for Inter Milan midfielder Matias Vecino in the summer but could face competition from Everton for his signature.
Aston Villa will break the bank on a new deal for Jack Grealish to tempt him into staying at the club.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Real Madrid will launch an all-out assault to land £180m-rated Raheem Sterling in the wake of Manchester City's two-year Euro ban, and Juventus will ramp up their bid to lure City boss Pep Guardiola to Italy.
Manchester City's stars could walk away as free agents because the club have fundamentally breached their contracts, according to sports lawyer John Mehrzad.
Tottenham could have signed £80m-rated Aston Villa skipper Jack Grealish for just £6m 18 months ago.
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour will not turn his back on his £1.5billion investment in the club and will stay on despite the ban imposed by UEFA.
David Beckham has signed a £180m deal with Qatar to become sponsors of his new MLS franchise Inter Miami
Alex Keble previews Chelsea's clash with Manchester United
Alex Keble previews Chelsea's clash with Manchester United

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester City will have to restructure their finances completely, potentially leading to the sale of leading players such as Raheem Sterling, Kevin De Bruyne and Aymeric Laporte, and also face the possibility of being stripped of their 2014 Premier League title if their two-year ban from European competitions is upheld.
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is the latest striker to come under the microscope of Manchester United scouts as they look to boost their firepower in the summer.
England will persist with Jos Buttler at the top of the order as they build towards this autumn's Twenty20 World Cup.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future as Manchester United is in some doubt after Ed Woodward failed to deliver all of his transfer targets in January.
Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers has been linked with a £25m reunion with Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney if Ben Chilwell departs the King Power at the end of the season.
Inter Milan have made an unlikely transfer demand as Barcelona consider a summer move for Lautaro Martinez.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United are ready to cash in on Paul Pogba and will demand £130m for the injury-hit midfielder at the end of a season that has seen him play just eight times for the club.
Luke Shaw has confessed Manchester United's stars have betrayed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and the fans this season.
Sporting Lisbon vice-president Francisco Salgado Zenha claims Manchester United paid over the odds for Bruno Fernandes.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Raheem Sterling wants to create a Premier League task force comprised of leading current players to combat the rising tide of racism in football.

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Cantwell, Guendouzi, Pasalic and Niguez
Football
08:15 · February 18, 2020 · 4 min read


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Matteo Guendouzi was left out of Arsenal's squad to face Newcastle United after a heated row with Mikel Arteta and members of his coaching staff during the club's winter training camp in Dubai.
New sports minister Nigel Huddleston is likely to be involved in tackling concerns over betting sponsorship in football after gambling was reinstated to his job portfolio following the Government reshuffle.
The FA is considering extending the Women's Championship season to accommodate the fixture backlog caused by Storm Dennis and Storm Ciara.
Mikel Arteta earn a 1-1 with Bournemouth in his first game as Arsenal boss
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta clashed with Matteo Guendouzi during the winter break

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea midfielder Mario Pasalic is set to join Atalanta in a £12.5m deal this summer after failing to make a single appearance for the club in six years.
Manchester City face paying millions in compensation to their players after being banned from Europe for failing to comply with UEFA's Financial Fair Play laws.
Atletico Madrid star Saul Niguez admits he has been wowed by Liverpool and Jordan Henderson this term but insists Diego Simeone's men can exploit their weaknesses in their Champions League clash.
Manchester City fans will display new anti-UEFA banners when they play Real Madrid at the Etihad next month in protest over the club's two-year Champions League ban.
Ajax could be facing a mass exodus this summer after allowing Hakim Ziyech to join Chelsea, with Donny van de Beek, Andre Onana and David Neres among those set to leave.

THE SUN

Manchester United reportedly told Bournemouth they had just 15 minutes to accept their £25m transfer Deadline Day offer for Josh King.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United target Donny van de Beek is reportedly set to make a decision on his future in the coming weeks as he looks set to follow Hakim Ziyech out of Ajax in the summer.
Liverpool's interest in Timo Werner has reportedly reignited Bayern Munich's hopes of getting the RB Leipzig star.
Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their attempts to tie Bukayo Saka down to a long-term contract amid interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
Four Newcastle stars including Danny Rose were involved in an ugly spat with a Geordie fan after choosing to get the train home from their hammering at Arsenal.
Liverpool are leading a four-team race to sign Todd Cantwell - with Norwich set to ask for £30m for the winger this summer.
Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne reportedly faces a £2.5m financial hit due to a clause in his contract, after his club were banned from European football for two years.
Todd Cantwell scores against Arsenal
Todd Cantwell could have his pick of the top clubs this summer

THE TIMES

Former England manager Fabio Capello has reignited the debate over smaller goals during women's football games during a panel discussion with Jill Ellis, the World Cup-winning former United States head coach.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts boss Daniel Stendel is facing a battle to win over Jambos players amid a split in the dressing room.

OTHER

Liverpool are reportedly leading Manchester United in the race to sign prodigious Norwich City talent Todd Cantwell, according to reports. (Manchester Evening News)
Arsenal are trying to tie down teenage talent Bukayo Saka to a new contract, amid reported interest from Liverpool and Manchester United. (Manchester Evening News)
Real Madrid are reportedly confident of signing Raheem Sterling this summer in the wake of Manchester City's Champions League ban. (Manchester Evening News)
Everton are reportedly interested in signing AZ Alkmaar winger Oussama Idrissi. (Liverpool Echo)
Birmingham City have been linked with a move for the Crewe captain Perry Ng. (Birmingham Mail)
Max Aarons has had a £50m asking price slapped on him by Norwich. (Norwich Evening News)

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Wednesday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Manchester City, Gnabry, Sane, Cantwell and Gayle
Football
08:18 · February 19, 2020 · 3 min read


THE GUARDIAN



THE SUN

US investment firm Silver Lake are to put £369m straight into Manchester City's coffers, more than covering the revenue the club would lose if they are unable to compete in Europe for two seasons.
Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain are keen on 16-year-old Chelsea product Samuel Iling-Junior as he approaches the end of his youth contract with the club.
Manchester City could make a summer move for Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry and use Leroy Sane as part of a potential swap deal.
Manchester City
Manchester City could face further UEFA investigations

DAILY STAR

Liverpool have decided to make Norwich City midfielder Todd Cantwell one of their summer transfer window priorities.
Manchester City are set to sell Leroy Sane to Bayern Munich in the summer because of their need for extra earnings in the wake of their two-year European ban.
Dwight Gayle is set for a Newcastle recall as Steve Bruce ponders dropping record signing Joelinton over his continuing struggles in front of goal.
Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, who most recently played for Chinese side Qingdao Huanghai, is reportedly close to joining Brazilian side Botafogo.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger is the driving force behind a move to rewrite the offside law in a bid to bring an end to controversial VAR decisions.
Chelsea have reportedly made their first move in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho by opening talks with the Borussia Dortmund star's representatives.
Arsenal want to sign winger Bukayo Saka to a new five-year deal, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Bayern Munich interested in the England Under-19 international.
Andy Robertson slammed Atletico Madrid's stars for "falling over" all game as Liverpool fell to a Champions League defeat on Tuesday night.
Our preview of Wednesday's action in the Champions League
READ: Our preview of Wednesday's action in the Champions League

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United might be forced to accept as little as £50m for Paul Pogba in the summer because of his contractual situation at Old Trafford.
The majority of Premier League teams do not want referees to use pitchside monitors to check VAR decisions as they fear they would favour bigger clubs.
Stoke midfielder Giannelli Imbula is discussing a move to Lokomotiv Moscow.
Elseid Hysaj's agent says his client had his self-esteem crushed by Carlo Ancelotti when the Italian was in charge at Napoli.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Frank Lampard is coming under increased scrutiny from his Chelsea bosses, with concern coming over his treatment of goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Manchester City's kit manufacturers Puma are confident the club will escape the two-year European ban for breaching Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules.

DAILY RECORD

James McFadden is backing Tony Watt to force his way back into the Scotland squad if he continues to show such good form for Motherwell.

OTHER

Mino Raiola will talk to Manchester United about Paul Pogba's future once the European Championship is over this summer. (Manchester Evening News)
Wolverhampton Wanderers have allowed two more of their youngsters to complete overseas loan moves. U23 captain Ed Francis has joined Swiss club Grasshoppers and midfielder Hong Wan has gone to Croatian club NK Varazdin. (Birmingham Mail)
Kalvin Phillips' agent has hit out at speculation surrounding a release clause in the Leeds United midfielder's contract with Wolves and Aston Villa said to be interested. (Birmingham Mail)
Arsenal midfielder Robbie Burton is set to join Dinamo Zagreb in a permanent transfer and the Gunners could eventually earn £800,000 from the sale. (Football.London)
Nottingham Forest still hope to complete the signing of Barcelona midfielder Marcus McGuane. (Nottingham Post)

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Paper Talk: Thursday's football transfer rumours and gossip from the back pages
Football
08:17 · February 20, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Liverpool face an anxious wait to discover if captain Jordan Henderson will miss a key period of their season after he suffered a hamstring injury.
DAILY MIRROR
Timo Werner says he's "proud" to be linked with the "best team in the world" Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

A number of leading Premier League clubs - including Everton, Chelsea and Liverpool - have been considering trying to poach Real Madrid's highly-rated chief scout Juni Calafat.
The Football Association and lawmaking chiefs are set to resist pressure from Arsene Wenger to rush through radical offside rule reforms ahead of Euro 2020.
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with his Manchester City team mates
Read: Rob O'Connor delves into Man City's Champions League ban

THE GUARDIAN

Spain's top-flight female footballers have signed their first collective agreement on pay and conditions, breaking an impasse with sporting authorities which led to a strike last November.

THE TIMES

Chelsea fear that N'Golo Kante will be out for at least five matches with a groin injury, missing a critical stretch of their season.

THE SUN

Arsenal, Everton, and Leicester are among seven clubs tracking Gent starlet Jonathan David, according to reports.
Alex Keble looks at the best and worst from the games around the winter break
Read: Alex Keble looks at the best and worst from the games around the winter break

DAILY RECORD

SFA chief Ian Maxwell claimed Steve Clarke 'wasn't being serious' when the Scotland boss publicly called for the top flight to hold Friday night fixtures ahead of next month's Euro 2020 crunch with Israel.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Steven Gerrard could be set to hand Flo Kamberi a Europa League baptism of fire against Braga.
Ian Maxwell insists there are no plans to axe Scottish Cup replays to ease congestion on the clogged fixture list.
Under-pressure Daniel Stendel admits he is feeling the heat for the first time as Hearts boss.
Ross County kid James Graham is set for a trial at Manchester United.

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Paper Talk: Saturday's football transfer rumours and gossip from the back pages
Football
10:37 · February 22, 2020 · 2 min read



DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester City have turned to the QC who twice beat the Government over Brexit to help them fight their two-year Champions League ban.
Brendan Rodgers has challenged Leicester City to gatecrash the Premier League's established order by becoming "Big Six" regulars.
Planning permission for Chelsea's proposed new stadium runs out at the end of the month with no indication yet made by the club when work might start.

DAILY MIRROR

Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has emerged as a possible summer target for Arsenal, who are reported to be considering whether to trigger his £34m buyout clause.
Jordan Henderson faces a race against time to lead Liverpool's quest for a dream trophy double.
PSG forward Neymar is reportedly considering signing an extension to his current deal at Paris Saint-Germain despite speculation continuing to link him with a return to his former club Barcelona.
Former Juventus and AC Milan manager Massimiliano Allegri has suggested he wants to be back in a job by September with Manchester United said to be among the clubs monitoring the Italian's situation.
Carlo Ancelotti admits that Everton's away record against the Premier League big six makes him want to cry.
Arsenal centre-back Shkodran Mustafi thinks he could still play an important part in the club's future despite it appearing all-but-certain at one stage that he would move on.
Sporting Life's Premier League preview package
Sporting Life's Premier League preview package

THE SUN

Steve Bruce is tempted to take Toon 'whipping boy' Joelinton out of the firing line at Selhurst Park.
Danny Drinkwater is being warned to shape up to avoid the hook by Aston Villa boss Dean Smith.
Norwich do not expect Sam Byram back until pre-season after he was forced to undergo surgery on a ruptured hamstring tendon.


SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers could be charged by UEFA after a flare was thrown on to the Ibrox surface near the halfway line during the epic 3-2 victory over Braga.

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Paper Talk: News and gossip from Sunday's back pages including Diogo Jota to Man United
Football
11:07 · February 23, 2020 · 3 min read


SUNDAY EXPRESS

Manchester United are set to make a move for £50m Wolves striker Diogo Jota.
Manchester City are interested in signing Fabian Ruiz from Napoli in the summer transfer window.
Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Wolves
Diogo Jota celebrates scoring for Wolves

SUNDAY MIRROR

Liverpool have joined the race to sign Birmingham City teenager Jude Bellingham.
Manchester City's bid to overturn their European ban could end with Liverpool in the dock over allegations that the Premier League champions-elect hacked into the Etihad's scouting database.
Minnesota United boss Adrian Heath has predicted that David Beckham's Inter Miami will follow Manchester City's *fast-track to success - with a cash-driven blitz of the MLS which could include offers to Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Manchester City will make a rare cut-price move into the transfer market this summer with Pep Guardiola keen to seal a £15m move for veteran Bayern Munich midfielder Javi Martinez.
Tyson Fury celebrates beating Deontay Wilder
Tyson Fury wins: Full report and reaction

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly targeting another raid of the Premier League, with Antonio Conte's side believed to be keen on Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Manchester United ace Anthony Martial.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

The introduction of concussion substitutes in football is to be delayed again after experts failed to agree on the best way to protect players.
Sporting Life's latest Nap selection
Ben Linfoot's latest Nap selection

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Leicester will make a second bid for £25m-rated Callum McGregor from Celtic this summer.
Chris Wilder hopes going on a European tour will boost Sheffield United's chances of landing Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips.
Gary McAllister has revealed Rangers are working to tie down Euro hero Ianis Hagi on a permanent deal.
Chelsea have capped ticket sales for their FA Youth Cup semi-final clash with Millwall at Stamford Bridge at just 2,700 due to fears of crowd trouble. The Lions have already sold out their 1,000 allocation and asked for more.
West Ham are leading the race for in-demand Amiens striker Serhou Guirassy, with the French club looking to tie up a £20m deal quickly because of their fears of being relegated.
Crystal Palace are sending scouts to watch Eintracht Frankfurt winger Filip Kostic, who could become available this summer.
Blackpool have started hunting down new candidates to take over as manager with first choice Nathan Jones having been slow to commit to the role.
Jordan Rhodes is stuck at Sheffield Wednesday because of the loan fee owner Dejphon Chansiri is insisting on getting for him.
Middlesbrough want £25m for defender Dael Fry, who remains a target for Burnley.
Tottenham hope to steal a march on rivals to sign Sunderland's teenage striker Joe Hugill, a 16-year-old who is already playing at U23 level.
Spurs are also set to beat Arsenal to hosting rights for Anthony Joshua's heavyweight title defence against Kubrat Pulev in June.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

The Glazer family will hold the key to Paul Pogba's hopes of leaving Manchester United this summer.

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Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Mauro Icardi to Chelsea
Football
09:13 · February 24, 2020 · 4 min read



THE SUN

Olivier Giroud celebrates his opening goal for Chelsea against Tottenham
Chelsea celebrate a goal during their 2-1 weekend win over Tottenham
Chelsea are reportedly monitoring striker Mauro Icardi's situation at Paris Saint-Germain as they weigh up a summer transfer.
Manchester United's want-away midfielder Paul Pogba could be returning to Juventus in a swap deal that could take Aaron Ramsey to Old Trafford. Pogba has barely featured for United this season due to an ankle injury and has repeatedly been said to be keen to leave. He could return to his old club Juve, who could be happy to part with £50million and Ramsey after the Welshman's struggles to fit in this season following his move from Arsenal.
Crystal Palace are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt winger Filip Kostic. Eagles manager Roy Hodgson has been monitoring the 27-year-old, who could become available in the summer. The £10million-rated Serbian is being eyed as a replacement for Wilfried Zaha, who looks set to leave Palace this summer.
Southampton are to begin talks over a new deal with manager Ralph Hasenhuttl.
Crystal Palace have performed a deep clean of their Selhurst Park stadium in a bid to avert issues with coronavirus, while Brighton have urgently stepped up measures to protect staff, players and supporters after five cases of the disease were linked to the city.

DAILY MAIL

Zlatan Ibrahimovich
Fed-up West Ham fans will stage a protest against the club's owners at Anfield tonight - although they will be fewer in number than hoped for.
Paolo Maldini has confirmed there is an 'automatic renewal clause' in Zlatan Ibrahimovic's AC Milan contract if they qualify for the Champions League.

DAILY MIRROR

Aston Villa star Jack Grealish admitted he is flattered by rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United but insists he is not paying too much attention to the gossip.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ralph Hasenhuttl believes James Ward-Prowse's versatility can make him a valuable option for Gareth Southgate at this summer's European Championships.
The Football Association will issue new guidelines in the early part of this week which are expected to advise coaches and teachers to no longer practice heading with primary school-aged children.

OTHER

Kalvin Phillips hands out instructions
Kalvin Phillips: Leeds hero attracting interest
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praised star man Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United's January signing put in another man-of-the-match display as Watford were overcome. (PRESS ASSOCIATION)
Roma boss Paulo Fonseca wants to sign on-loan duo Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan to permanent deals. (SKY SPORTS)
Wolves and Burnley have joined in the hunt for Leeds' midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The 24-year-old has already caught the eye of Sheffield United, who are considering a £20m swoop. Manchester United and Aston Villa are also said to be interested. (DAILY STAR)
Liverpool are interested in young Brighton defender Ben White. The 22-year-old is currently out on loan at Leeds, where he has been a fixture in 37 appearances this season. Leeds will want to sign him permanently if they gain promotion to the Premier League, but could be outbid by Premier League leaders Liverpool. (THE ATHLETIC)
Gillingham's 20-year-old central defender Jack Tucker is being watched by Aston Villa and Birmingham. (BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Aston Villa are keen on 13-year-old Daniel Akinleye, currently with French third-tier side Quevilly-Rouen Metropole. (BIRMINGHAM MAIL)
Liverpool have added their name to a host of clubs interested in Birmingham's 16-year-old star Jude Bellingham. (DAILY STAR)
Braga picked up a 3-1 win over Vitoria Setubal as they prepared for their last 32 return leg with Rangers - but were left sweating over the fitness of Nuno Sequeira.

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Referee Michael Oliver should have been told to look at Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso's controversial tackle against Chelsea on VAR pitchside screen, referees chiefs have admitted. (THE TIMES)

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Gabriel, Reyna, Dembele, Fuchs and Tucker
Football
08:41 · February 25, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MIRROR

England are monitoring Borussia Dortmund sensation Giovanni Reyna after discovering he is eligible to represent them at international level.
Everton are targeting Lille defender Gabriel as they make a centre-half their priority summer signing.
Lyon have reportedly slapped an £83m price tag on Moussa Dembele amid interest from Manchester United and Chelsea.

THE SUN

Carlo Ancelotti is set to "convince" Everton to go for Hirving Lozano this summer with Napoli looking to dump the flop forward, according to reports.
In an attempt to keep defender Dael Fry this summer Middlesbrough have upped the price for the player tp £25m following interest from Burnley.
Giovanni Reyna is eligible to represent England
Giovanni Reyna is eligible to represent England

DAILY MAIL

Despite a lack of starts this season, Leicester City are considering offering Christian Fuchs a new deal as the defender approaches the end of his contract.
Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech says Chelsea manager Frank Lampard played a big role in his decision to move to the Blues from Ajax.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Ham's under-fire co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold have postponed a fans meeting after two protest groups turned down invitations to attend.
Brendan Rodgers, the Leicester manager, is poised to hold talks with Christian Fuchs over a new contract.
Robert Lewandowski
READ: Tuesday's Champions League tips, as Robert Lewandowski's Bayern Munich go to Chelsea

DAILY EXPRESS

Leeds could spend up to £45m on transfer deals if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Manchester United will offer trials to two Polish 16-year-old defenders, Mateusz Lipp and Radoslaw Sewerys.

THE STAR

Arsenal would have to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang if they fail to agree to terms over a new contract, with tthe strikers current deal expiring in 202.
Tottenham boss Joe Mourinho is interested in Chelsea's Willian after working with the winger when he was manager at Stamford Bridge.
Roma and Manchester United remain in talks about making Chris Smalling's season-long loan move a permanent one.
A look at the promotion picture in the Sky Bet Championship
READ: A look at the promotion picture in the Sky Bet Championship

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic and Rangers are on course for a summer fight to sign £1.5m rated Gillingham defender Jack Tucker.

OTHER

Besiktas boss Sergen Yalcin has confirmed Loris Karius will return to Liverpool in the summer, having endured a poor season in Turkey. (Liverpool Echo)
Liverpool are reportedly scouting Ben White ahead, after the Brighton loanee impressed on loan this season for Championship promotion hopefuls Leeds. (Liverpool Echo)
Lazio have reportedly entered the hunt to sign Adam Lallana from Liverpool when his contract expires in the summer. (Liverpool Echo)
Everton are said to be scouting Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes ahead of a summer move. (Liverpool Echo)
Sammy Yu says he is unlikely to be the next owner of Sunderland, despite his previous interest in the club. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Leicester are said to be looking to make a £25m swoop for Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor. (Leicester Mercury)