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Sunday's Newspapers
April 02 2017


SUNDAY MIRROR

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger is poised to make a summer move for Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye.

James Rodriguez will spark a four-way transfer battle when he quits Real Madrid this summer with Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal ready to go all-out to sign the £50m forward.

Premier League giants Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City are all chasing Gianluigi Donnarumma, AC Milan's boy-wonder keeper.

West Brom are willing to shatter their transfer record to land Watford's striker and captain Troy Deeney for £20m.

Pep Guardiola has dropped a huge hint that Manchester City must break the bank this summer to bring in more goals.

Yaya Toure could be trying to beat Manchester City next season, after telling interested clubs that he wants to stay in the Premier League.

David Ospina looks certain to leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

SUNDAY PEOPLE

Everton are confident they have beaten off competition from Liverpool and Chelsea in the race to sign Burnley's new England defender Michael Keane.

Toulouse centre-back Issa Diop is the next name on Antonio Conte's Chelsea shopping list.

West Ham and promotion-bound Newcastle will rival Everton for Arsenal defender Calum Chambers, who is impressing during a season-long loan with Middlesbrough.

West Ham are ready to make a renewed bid to bring Anthony Modeste back from German club Cologne.

Sacked Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka has been offered the chance to reunite with Jose Mourinho at Manchester United.

STAR ON SUNDAY

Liverpool are set to miss out of Bayer Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt, who has agreed a move to Bayern Munich.

Manchester City are closing in on a £25m deal for Sporting Lisbon's William Carvalho.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

West Ham want to sign Jack Wilshere from Arsenal this summer.

Jose Mourinho is preparing a double swoop on Monaco for Djibril Sidibe and Benjamin Mendy.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to enter the race for England star Michael Keane.

West Ham are leading a three-way fight to land Wilfried Bony this summer.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea are in talks over a potential ground share with rivals West Ham United if their preferred option of Wembley falls through as they prepare to move out of the soon-to-be renovated Stamford Bridge.
 
Monday's Newspapers
April 03 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid are determined to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea and Chelsea forward Eden Hazard this summer and are willing to throw Spain striker Alvaro Morata into any deal for Hazard.

Many fans at Arsenal might not want Arsene Wenger to stay, but reports from Spain say Real Madrid have their eye on him - either as a potential new manager if Zinedine Zidane does not deliver the title this season, or as a sporting director.

Sam Allardyce has warned Tottenham it will take a huge offer to prise Wilfried Zaha away from Crystal Palace. Bournemouth are ready to battle West Ham for Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere this summer.

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti will hold talks over his future at the end of the season, putting a host of Europe's biggest clubs on red alert.

THE GUARDIAN

Crystal Palace will offer Wilfried Zaha up to £110,000-per-week, amid interest from Chelsea, Arsenal and Tottenham.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mauricio Pochettino has challenged Tottenham to draw on the lessons from last season and battle to the end of the Premier League season.

Jose Mourinho says Manchester United may have to focus their attentions on the Europa League.

DAILY EXPRESS

Eden Hazard has handed Chelsea a massive boost by saying he wants to stay at Stamford Bridge because he has things to finish.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he rates Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez as one of the best in the world in the wake of the sides' 2-2 at the Emirates on Sunday.

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is keen to try to sign Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere on a permanent deal, despite the midfielder struggling to hold down a regular place.

THE SUN

Tottenham are waiting to see whether Harry Winks will play again this season after a scan revealed he has suffered ankle ligament damage.

THE INDEPENDENT

Crystal Palace will attempt to sign Mamadou Sakho from Liverpool on a permanent deal this summer.
 
Tuesday's Newspapers
April 04 2017

THE SUN


Pep Guardiola wants to add more English players to his Manchester City squad in the summer - with Tottenham's Dele Alli, Danny Rose and Kyle Walker heading the list. Chelsea have opened talks to sign Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez, who is also a target for Paris Saint-Germain.

West Ham will offer Michail Antonio a new £65,000-a-week deal at the end of the season.

Liverpool are interested in a surprise move for Crystal Palace goalkeeper Steve Mandanda.

Manchester United are ready to trigger Anderson Talisca's £20million release clause. The midfielder is currently on loan at Besiktas from Benfica.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are stepping up their bid to sign Celtic's Scotland international left-back Kieran Tierney.

Premier League leaders Chelsea have intensified their search for a new right-back and have had Andrea Conti of Atalanta watched.

Hoffenheim's Germany Under-21 international Jeremy Toljan also remains in their sights. Liverpool could demand as much as £30million for Mamadou Sakho from Crystal Palace if they want to keep him permanently.

Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak would be tempted by a move to Manchester United in the summer.

Leicester are worried Arsenal and Manchester United will lure Wilfred Ndidi away from the King Power Stadium.

The father of Bayer Leverkusen winger Julian Brandt - who is a target for Liverpool - has denied reports his Germany international son has agreed to join Bayern Munich.

Leicester manager Craig Shakespeare has revealed how he talked a frustrated Jamie Vardy out of quitting professional football in 2013, shortly after joining the then-Championship club from non-League Fleetwood - to work as a party rep in Ibiza.

DAILY STAR

Dele Alli has been told he could be a huge hit at Real Madrid. Chelsea have put an offer on the table worth £160,000-a-week for Real Madrid ace Isco.

DAILY MAIL

Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has hushed talk of a possible reunion with Gareth Bale, calling the rumours linking him to the German giants 'a myth'.

DAILY EXPRESS

Gael Clichy believes Arsene Wenger would have spent the last decade showing fans he was the "perfect manager" for Arsenal if he had been given more backing by the board.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Walter Mazzarri is fighting to save his job, despite standing on the brink of securing Premier League safety for Watford.
 
Wednesday's Newspapers:
April 05 2017

DAILY MIRROR


Arsenal have finally moved to open contract negotiations with Jack Wilshere.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has told Manchester United they must match his ambition if he is to sign up for a second season.

Former Chelsea star Michael Ballack has warned current Blues star Eden Hazard off making a summer move to Real Madrid.

West Brom are already offering Hal Robson-Kanu a new contract.

New Norwich sporting director Stuart Webber has his eyes on Fleetwood manager Uwe Rosler again.

Hull boss Marco Silva plans a new swoop for Anderlecht winger Frank Acheampong following an earlier £7.5m bid.



DAILY EXPRESS

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has agreed to leave Manchester United for LA Galaxy this summer, according to a report in America.

Cristiano Ronaldo has threatened to leave Real Madrid if they sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea this summer.

Everton are interested in signing Benfica midfielder Anderson Talisca in the summer.



THE SUN

Arsenal have agreed to sell David Ospina to Fenerbahce for £6m ahead of the summer transfer window.

Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Arsenal for Chelsea this summer.

Wilfried Zaha is determined to quit Crystal Palace and join Spurs despite the lure of a bumper new pay deal.

Stoke's record signing Giannelli Imbula could quit the club in the summer after being frozen out.

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City squad they are playing for their futures.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic has made a shock move for Liverpool's Serbian star Lazar Markovic.



DAILY STAR

Manchester City and Valencia will discuss an exchange deal involving Jose Luis Gaya and Eliaquim Mangala in the summer.

Blaise Matuidi should sign for Arsenal, according to ex-France striker Christophe Dugarry.



DAILY MAIL

Manchester City's hopes of signing Theo Hernandez from Atletico Madrid look to have been dashed after Real Madrid stepped in with a £20m offer.

Sunderland owner Ellis Short made a payment of around £750,000 to former chief executive Margaret Byrne after she took the rap for the club's handling of the Adam Johnson child-sex case.

West Ham have opened talks with Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta, 32, whose contract with Manchester City ends this summer.



THE TIMES

Antonio Conte is at odds with Chelsea over proposed changes to his back-room staff.

Arsene Wenger is set to be forced to pick third-choice goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez for their key clash with West Ham tonight after David Ospina was ruled out with a back injury.
 
Thursday's Newspapers
April 06 2017

THE SUN

Arsenal duo Laurent Koscielny and Olivier Giroud are transfer targets for Marseille.

Ex-England boss Steve McClaren is the shock name in the frame to be Huddersfield's new director of football.

Ajax are considering a summer move to take Manchester United's Daley Blind back to Holland.

Chelsea are reportedly planning on raiding Southampton for three defenders this summer - with Cedric Soares their latest target. Virgil van Dijk and Ryan Bertrand make up the list of Saints stars wanted at Stamford Bridge.

Tottenham reportedly want Luciano Spalletti to become their next manager if Mauricio Pochettino joins Barcelona.

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea are confident of beating off strong interest from Premier League rivals to land Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac. Liverpool and Manchester City are both firm admirers of the highly-rated Bosnian.

Defiant Luke Shaw has hit back at Jose Mourinho's brutal criticism of him and vowed to save his ailing Manchester United career.

Lyon have admitted they fear losing "immense" Alexandre Lacazette this summer, with Arsenal and Atletico Madrid both keen on the France international striker.

Tottenham are the latest top club interested in RB Leipzig’s 22-year-old midfielder Naby Keita.

Kasper Schmeichel has been told he is going nowhere this summer by Leicester and looks set to stay as he has no buy-out clause.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Turkish wonderkid Cengiz Under.

DAILY EXPRESS
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski is on Jose Mourinho's radar as he looks to boost Manchester United's strikeforce.


DAILY MAIL


Manchester United are monitoring Vancouver Whitecaps prospect Alphonso Davies, while they have also opened taks with 35-year-old midfielder Michael Carrick about a new deal.

Aston Villa are checking on Switzerland international striker Haris Seferovic.

Arsene Wenger has revealed Mesut Ozil struggled 'mentally' to recover from Arsenal's 10-2 aggregate defeat by Bayern Munich in the Champions League.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paris Saint-Germain have stepped up their efforts to sign Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez.

Liverpool and Real Madrid are tracking Atletico Madrid's French left-back Theo Hernandez, 19, who could be available for £20m.

DAILY STAR

Midfielder James Rodriguez is set to tell Real Madrid that he wants to join Manchester United this summer.

West Ham are reportedly interested in snapping up Liverpool outcast Lazar Markovic, who moved to Anfield from Benfica in 2014 for over £20million and is currently on loan with Hull.

Coventry City have terminated former Everton striker Yakubu's contract after the 34-year-old played just 69 minutes for the Sky Bet League One strugglers.


THE INDEPENDENT

Real Madrid will have to pay up to £66m to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea as he does not have a release clause in his contract.


DAILY RECORD


Celtic are eyeing a move for top Romanian midfield prospect Ovidiu Popescu after they sent a scout to watch the Steaua Bucharest playmaker.
 
Daily Mirror said:
Defiant Luke Shaw has hit back at Jose Mourinho's brutal criticism of him and vowed to save his ailing Manchester United career.
This is virtually the exact opposite of the true story.
 
I just don't get the value of even posting the rags like the Sun, Star, Express etc. All it does it cause us to discuss what are obvious lies.
 
I just don't get the value of even posting the rags like the Sun, Star, Express etc. All it does it cause us to discuss what are obvious lies.

No problem.

If you want i'll stop posting the Press Gossip - just say the word and I won't do it any longer.
 
Poch already said he could never join Barca due to his time at Espanyol, he's also a fan of theirs. He'd never take the Barca job.
 
Friday's Newspapers:
April 07 2017

THE SUN


Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski is being lined up to succeed Zlatan Ibrahimovic at Manchester United if the Swedish forward elects to leave Old Trafford this summer.

Arsenal could be set for a summer swoop for Schalke star Leon Goretzka.

Liverpool have been offered a lucrative end-of-season friendly in Australia against Sydney FC next month.

Chelsea have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of Fiorentina winger Federico Bernardeschi; Juventus are desperate to land the £40million-rated Italy international but Fiorentina are reluctant to sell to their bitter rivals.

Arsenal have made contact with Kingsley Coman over a proposed summer transfer. The French winger is currently on loan at Bayern Munich from Juventus.

DAILY MAIL

Jose Mourinho has phoned Alexis Sanchez about a possible move to Manchester United this summer. The wantaway Arsenal star has also been contacted by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.

Tottenham are confident they will keep Dele Alli this summer despite Real Madrid and Manchester City’s interest.

Manchester United legend Nemanja Vidic is set for an Old Trafford return this summer to feature in Michael Carrick's testimonial.

DAILY EXPRESS

Wilfred Ndidi will force an exit from Leicester if Manchester United come knocking, according to his agent.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez is ready to stay at the club for one more year - if they prove their ambition in this summer's transfer market.

Antonio Conte insists he is committed to Chelsea despite Inter Milan's interest.

Arsene Wenger is locked in a power struggle over his new contract. Wenger is almost certain to stay at Arsenal and sign a new two-year deal, but there is major concern behind the scenes about his unwillingness to embrace change.

THE GUARDIAN

A joint bid from the US, Canada and Mexico to host the enlarged 2026 World Cup is expected to be finalised this year

DAILY RECORD

Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha was disrespectful by naming his line-up so early for Wednesday's game, says Kilmarnock ace Conor Sammon.

Celtic's Scott Brown has said he wants to play for Scotland against England in June.
 
Didn't Ndidi himself say he wouldn't do so? Now his agent saying he will? What :lol:
 
It's not his agent. In fact, Ndidi wrote on his twitter that he doesn't even know the guy who said that about him.


It's an indicator of what we're dealing with when it comes to the papers. Investigative journalism doesn't exist anymore, even to the point of Googling an 'agent's name.
 
It's the express lads. Why are you surprised? :lol:
 
Saturday's Newspapers
April 08 2017


THE SUN


Real Madrid's James Rodriguez has issued a "come and get me" plea to Manchester United.

Barcelona look set to beat some of European football's heavyweights to the signature of Flamengo's 16-year-old starlet Vinicius Junior.

Leicester hope to have unveiled the 'new Jamie Vardy' after signing Josh Gordon from Stafford Rangers, who are in the seventh tier of English football.

Arsenal 'keeper David Ospina has expressed an interest in making a summer move to Fenerbahce.

Barcelona want to re-sign Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu when his AC Milan loan deal runs out in a £10m summer swoop.

Kalidou Koulibaly's agent has hinted at a summer move to Chelsea. The Napoli star came close to linking up with Antonio Conte last year, but the Blues saw an £58m bid rebuffed.



DAILY MIRROR

David Moyes has warned Sunderland they must invest this summer - whichever division they end up in.

Chelsea's N'Golo Kante has revealed how a series of early rejections has inspired him to the brink of Premier League history.



DAILY MAIL

Liverpool could lose the Stoke City youngster at the centre of a tapping-up storm to their great rivals Everton.

Chelsea have denied their fitness coach made an obscene comment to spark a tunnel row after their midweek win over Manchester City.

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez 'has his price,' admits boss Arsene Wenger.



DAILY EXPRESS

Real Madrid chief Florentino Perez has met with super agent Jorge Mendes to discuss his transfer plans, with Monaco's Bernardo Silva top of his wish list.



DAILY TELEGRAPH

Stoke will need to pay Liverpool a further £500,000 for Joe Allen if the Potters finish in the Premier League's top 10.



DAILY RECORD

Erik Svaitchenko is at the centre of a bizarre controversy in Italy involving Serie A strugglers Palermo - a club he snubbed to join Celtic.
 
Sunday's Newspapers
April 09 2017



SUNDAY MIRROR


Jose Mourinho is eyeing a Mesut Ozil reunion at Old Trafford as he looks to prise the German international away from Arsenal this summer.

Manchester City have joined Arsenal in the hunt for £40m-rated Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Everton are ready to make a move for Tottenham full-back Kieran Trippier.

Tottenham are lining up Burnley striker Andre Gray to replace flop Vincent Janssen.

Everton are set to make a £27m bid for Real Sociedad star Willian Jose to replace Romelu Lukaku.



THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Jose Mourinho admits he is powerless to stop Marcus Rashford from playing for England U21s this summer.

Wilfried Zaha is a shock target for Manchester City as part of Pep Guardiola's summer overhaul.

Ronaldinho insists he has no regrets over snubbing a move to Manchester United in 2003.

Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj could be set to a move to the Premier League with Arsenal and Manchester United credited with an interest.

Uruguay ace Gustavo Viera, 16, has put Arsenal on Chelsea on red alert after playing at the Maracana.

Mark Clattenburg will referee his last Premier League game this month before making his move to Saudi Arabia.



MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester City have been asked to be kept in touch with developments regarding the future of Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

Walter Mazzarri's future at Watford still uncertain as he struggles to convince players of his methods with language barrier causing problems.

Mesut Ozil says he is happy at Arsenal and wants Arsene Wenger to stay - but that the club will need to strengthen.



SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

David Moyes has warned Manchester United will never regain their dominance of English football if they do not give Jose Mourinho time.



SUNDAY EXPRESS

Tottenham keeper Hugo Lloris is set to be in the middle of a summer tug of war between Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has still not given up hope that he can bring Lazio midfielder Lucas Biglia to Stamford Bridge this summer.



THE STAR ON SUNDAY

Real Madrid are in the hunt for Chelsea ace N'Golo Kante.

Arsenal insiders have been told that Arsene Wenger is staying as manager.
 
Monday's newspapers.
April 10 2017


THE SUN


Antoine Griezmann has all but ruled out a move to Real Madrid, boosting Manchester United's hopes of landing the France star.

Reading could be blocked from promotion to the Premier League because of the club's Chinese buyers' previous failed bid for Hull.

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he will keep his cool when he faces Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho in a huge match at Old Trafford on Sunday.

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea striker Diego Costa has cast fresh doubt over his future by suggesting he is unhappy living in London.

Highly-rated striker Hirving Lozano, who plays for Pachuca in Mexico, has admitted he is keen on a move to Manchester United.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says it is 'vital' Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signs a new contract.

Gabriel Jesus faces a race against time to be fit for Manchester City's FA Cup showdown with Arsenal in April.

DAILY MAIL

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri's decision to bench Troy Deeney at Tottenham could push the striker towards the exit door.

Gianfranco Zola is expected to remain manager of Birmingham City for the Championship match at Rotherham despite having won just two of his 19 games in charge.

Mamadou Sakho would be 'happy' to play for Liverpool again after rejuvenating his Premier League career at Crystal Palace.

DAILY STAR

Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj's agent Mario Giuffredi says 'several scouts who have come to view him, representing German and English interest'.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Leicester will be without captain Wes Morgan for this week's Champions League quarter-final against Atletico Madrid.
 
Tuesday's newspapers.
April 11 2017

THE SUN


Manchester City have taken a surprise lead in the race to sign Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez.

Crystal Palace have made the first move to land former England defender Glen Johnson on a free this summer from Stoke.

Former Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka could be set for a swift return to the game by taking charge of Algeria.

Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is wanted in the Premier League with Manchester United and Arsenal leading the chase.

Anderlecht youngster Youri Tielemans could be on his way to AS Monaco in the summer, with the Ligue 1 side the latest club to join the race for his services.

DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid are increasingly confident they will land Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard in a record-breaking deal this summer.

Antoine Griezmann is being offered a huge new deal to stay at Atletico Madrid - and deliver a shattering blow to Jose Mourinho.

Manchester City are chasing Barcelona starlet Marc Cucurella. Left-sided defender Cucurella, 18, has yet to sign a new contract with the reigning La Liga champions.

AC Milan have confirmed that they have held talks with Barcelona over signing Gerard Deulofeu on a permanent basis.

Arsenal have offered a permanent deal to Chilean trialist Marcelo Allende.

DAILY MAIL
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will only entertain offers from Barcelona or Real Madrid, says Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke.

Watford are giving a trial to former Arsenal defender Tyrell Robinson.

DAILY STAR
Arsenal are ready to make a move for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez this summer - having missed out on him twice in the past.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will listen to offers for Adnan Januzaj this summer.
 
Wednesday's Newspapers
April 12 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal are ready to spend £200m in the next window to fix their squad - and Arsene Wenger will be the man splashing the cash.

Mesut Ozil, Jack Wilshere, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Olivier Giroud and a raft of squad players could be sold to bolster £100m kitty already set aside for summer signings, and targets include Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette, Celtic forward Moussa Dembele and left-back Kieran Tierney, and Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha.

Manchester United fear David De Gea could have his head turned by the prospect of a £50m summer move to Real Madrid, who almost signed him two years ago, only for red tape to wreck the deal at the 11th hour.

Chelsea have Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy in their sights but Manchester City and Liverpool are also keen on the 22-year-old.

Midfielder Cesc Fabregas remains determined to stay at Chelsea, despite interest from Turkish club Besiktas and Italy's AC Milan.

West Ham will make a fresh move for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone this summer, with the Black Cats looking doomed to relegation.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal are pressing ahead with plans to appoint their first ever director of football, with former player Marc Overmars among the early contenders.

The Chelsea academy is set for summer changes with Blues great Frank Lampard linked to potential youth coaching role.

Liverpool's Alberto Moreno is being chased by Inter and AC Milan as Jurgen Klopp considers cashing in on the defender.

THE TIMES

Arsenal will wait until the end of the season to clarify manager Arsene Wenger's future.

THE SUN

Manchester City hope to take advantage of Arsenal's troubles by swooping for Alexis Sanchez.

West Brom are set to go head-to-head with Crystal Palace in a summer battle for Liverpool defender Mamadou Sakho.
 
Thursday's Newspapers


THE SUN


Arsenal are in talks with Juventus boss Max Allegri, as uncertainty over Arsene Wenger's future continues.

Galatasaray will try and seal a deal for Wilfried Bony, who is out in the cold at Stoke.

Ryan Sessegnon will reject a Premier League switch by signing a pro deal with Fulham next month. Sessegnon has been persuaded to continue his education at Craven Cottage and will pen a long-term contract on his 17th birthday.

DAILY MIRROR

Everton will make a move for Virgil van Dijk this summer but the Southampton defender is expected to be at the centre of a transfer tussle, with Chelsea and Manchester City also interested.

Manchester United face having to win this season's Europa League if they are to realistically hang on to Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Friends of the talismanic Swedish striker believe he is likely to walk away from Old Trafford in the summer if the club fails to clinch a return to the Champions League.

Leonardo Bonucci, the Juventus and Italy defender, has confessed to being "fascinated" by the Premier League. Bonucci has been linked with champions-elect Chelsea, now led by ex-Juve and Italy boss Antonio Conte, and Manchester City, whose manager Pep Guardiola has called him "one of my favourite ever players".

DAILY MAIL

Arsene Wenger has provided the clearest signal yet that he will be in charge of Arsenal next season, informing his closest aides at the club's London Colney HQ about his intention to sign a new two-year deal, while planning face-to-face talks with several players over contract extensions.

Charlton Athletic owner Roland Duchatelet is ready to end his turbulent reign and sell the beleaguered League One club, with an Australian consortium in negotiations over a possible takeover.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham have been given fresh hope in their chase to land Wilfried Zaha of Crystal Palace, with Eagles manager Sam Allardyce admitting his club would find a big offer hard to turn down.

Chelsea are reportedly preparing a summer swoop for Sporting Gijon defender Jorge Mere.
 
Friday's Newspapers
April 14 2017


DAILY MIRROR


Chelsea have failed in a £51million cash bid for Italy striker Andrea Belotti - and have been told by Torino they must pay his full £85million buyout clause.

Leicester are chasing Middlesbrough's £30million-rated defender Ben Gibson.

Jurgen Klopp has refused to offer any assurances over Daniel Sturridge's Liverpool future.

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are ready to join the race to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk as they look to make a statement of intent in this summer's transfer window.

Manchester City are scaling back their efforts to buy British players this summer amid fears they will be too difficult to sign.

Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick gave every indication that he believes the club need a new manager by walking out of Selhurst Park after Crystal Palace's second goal in the Gunners' 3-0 defeat on Monday night.

Mesut Ozil is facing the prospect of backing down from his contract dispute with Arsenal.

THE SUN

Ian Wright has admitted he would love to go back and help Arsenal - but reckons Arsene Wenger would not have him.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has refused to rule out a move for Alexis Sanchez in the summer as the future of Arsenal forward remains cloudy.

Barcelona have identified former midfielder Oscar Garcia as a potential replacement for Luis Enrique in the summer.

Ronald Koeman admits Romelu Lukaku has told him he will not sign a new Everton contract.

Barcelona have made Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho their top transfer target this summer.

Arsenal are prepared to make Alexis Sanchez the highest paid Premier League player ever in a desperate bid to keep him.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham's talks with Michail Antonio over a contract have stalled, with the winger's representatives holding out for a salary of £70,000 a week for the club's top scorer.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool are ready for a transfer battle with Manchester City and Chelsea to sign Virgil van Dijk this summer.

Chelsea have cooled their interest in Atalanta ace Franck Kessie as Roma close in on the midfielder.

The Blues, however, are watching £25million-rated Sporting Gijon defender Jorge Mere with a view to a summer swoop.

DAILY EXPRESS

Stoke are ready to open contract talks with captain Ryan Shawcross in a bid to secure his long-term future.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ross Barkley, the Everton midfielder, has been told he must sign a new £100,000-a-week contract by the end of the season if he is to stay at Goodison Park.

Leicester City are targeting a summer move for Middlesbrough's Ben Gibson in a deal which could become a club-record signing.
 
DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ross Barkley, the Everton midfielder, has been told he must sign a new £100,000-a-week contract by the end of the season if he is to stay at Goodison Park.

Obvious is obvious.
 
Saturday's newspapers.
April 15 2017


THE SUN

Chelsea are reportedly willing to up their bid for Andrea Belotti to £55million but are reluctant to meet the Torino star's £85million release clause in full.

Antonio Conte's side also appear to have secured the services of Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata after he reportedly told the Spanish giants he will leave this summer.

John Terry has been offered a cash-laden end to his playing career in Dubai - by his former Chelsea rival Dan Petrescu. Arsenal have acted fast to sign Schalke's highly-rated left-back Sead Kolasinac on a free transfer.

Barcelona want former Brighton and Watford manager Oscar Garcia to replace Luis Enrique.


DAILY MIRROR


Joe Hart wants to stay at Torino next season but the Italian club cannot afford him, according to coach Sinisa Mihajlovic.

Everton manager Ronald Koeman has offered the biggest hint yet he will break the bank for Burnley and England defender Michael Keane this summer.


DAILY EXPRESS


Barcelona are reportedly planning for life without Neymar - who could join Manchester United this summer.

Real Madrid are reportedly ready to defy Cristiano Ronaldo and sign Chelsea star Eden Hazard.

Gareth Bale does not want Real Madrid to sign a playmaker due to his close relationship with Luka Modric.


DAILY STAR


Liverpool want to sign RB Leipzig midfielder Naby Keita this summer.


THE GUARDIAN


Arsenal have beaten Everton to the signature of Schalke's Bosnia international defender Sead Kolasinac.
 
Sunday's Newspapers
April 16 2017

SUNDAY MIRROR

Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock move to bring Everton midfielder Ross Barkley to Manchester United in the summer.

Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool will keep midfielder Philippe Coutinho out of the clutches of Barcelona.

Tottenham will offer midfielder Dele Alli a new contract in a bid to stave off interest from Real Madrid.

West Ham and Everton are interested in signing Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany.

Manchester City had the chance to sign Paulo Dybala, currently of Juventus, in 2015, but instead opted to buy Wilfried Bony from Swansea.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Arsenal will be able to confirm transfers as soon as Arsene Wenger says he is staying at the club, with Schalke left-back Sead Kolasinac intended as the first signing of a major revamp.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is involved in a battle with Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois over who moves to Real Madrid this summer - with England No 1 Joe Hart in line to replace the winner.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester United are now plotting a £125m swoop for Atletico Madrid duo Jan Oblak and Antoine Griezmann.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Burnley want Leeds centre-back Kyle Bartley to replace Michael Keane next season.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Chelsea will allow Diego Costa to leave in the summer and have lined up Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata to replace him.

Everton are ready to offer Swansea's £30m rated midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson £140,000-a-week to move to Goodison Park this summer.

West Ham will make a move for Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic when they sack Slaven Bilic at the end of the season.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Brendan Rodgers will have no summer respite from the demands of being Celtic manager but declared himself relaxed about the prospect of preparing for the next campaign without a proper holiday.
 
Jose Mourinho is set to make a shock move to bring Everton midfielder Ross Barkley to Manchester United in the summer.

Yep, yet another #10...

Tottenham will offer midfielder Dele Alli a new contract in a bid to stave off interest from Real Madrid.

Thought he just signed a new one like last year?
 
Monday's Newspapers
April 17 2017


THE SUN


Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema could replace Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal next season, if the Chile international leaves the Emirates in the summer.

Adnan Januzaj wants to stay in England when he is shown the exit door by Manchester United this summer.

Watford could turn to former Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri if they decide to sack Walter Mazzarri at the end of the season.

Diafra Sakho had a huge bust-up with West Ham boss Slaven Bilic before Saturday's draw with Sunderland after he refused to go on the bench.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany admits he would be "done and dusted" without his ability to rapidly regain match fitness.

West Bromwich Albion and Celtic are set to fight it out to sign the KAS Eupen forward Henry Onyekuru.

Olympiakos owner Evangelos Marinakis hopes to seal his takeover of Nottingham Forest in the next fortnight.



DAILY MAIL

Bournemouth are hopeful Jack Wilshere has not suffered another broken ankle, but he still faces an anxious wait to discover the full extent of the injury.



THE GUARDIAN

Pep Guardiola has suggested Manchester City need to develop a mentality where they continually feel pressure to win, and are afraid to lose, if they are to realise their potential.



DAILY STAR

Chelsea and Manchester United are reportedly set to go head-to-head for Alvaro Morata's signature



DAILY EXPRESS

Real Madrid want to sell James Rodriguez to Manchester United this summer
 
Tuesday's newspapers.
April 18 2017


DAILY MIRROR

Harry Redknapp is on the shortlist to replace Gianfranco Zola as Birmingham manager following the Italian's resignation.

AC Milan will make a fresh bid to tempt Cesc Fabregas away from Chelsea this summer.

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is hoping to earn a new deal at Anfield by helping his side secure a Champions League place.

Ashley Young has warned other sides that Premier League high-fliers Manchester United are gunning for them after their 2-0 win over Chelsea.

Ashley Williams says Everton are now targeting fifth spot in the Premier League after an impressive run of form.

Christian Fuchs insists Leicester's team spirit can see them past Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois looks set to miss the FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham.

Tony Pulis has warned West Brom's Chinese owners his squad needs improvement in the summer.

DAILY MAIL

Jose Mourinho is targeting Antoine Griezmann and Romelu Lukaku this summer as the Manchester United boss looks for forward power.

Stoke defender Glen Johnson is close to agreeing a new one-year contract extension.

Tottenham defender Danny Rose is unlikely to return for the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea.

THE SUN

Romelu Lukaku will not be allowed to leave Everton unless they receive £100m for their star striker.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva has revealed he will thrash out his future with Jurgen Klopp next month.

DAILY EXPRESS

Sunderland chief executive Martin Bain remains behind under-fire manager David Moyes despite fans turning against him.

DAILY RECORD

Jose Mourinho will not make a move for Celtic defender Kieran Tierney, despite positive reports from Manchester United's scouts.