Thursday's football transfer rumours and gossip
(February 21 2018)
Real Madrid want Thibaut Courtois to stall on signing a new Chelsea contract until April, according to one report in Thursday's Papers.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Real Madrid want Thibaut Courtois to stall on signing a new Chelsea contract until April as the goalkeeper prepares to go head-to-head with another of the Spaniards' targets, David de Gea.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City target Fred has admitted to being flattered by compliments from Pep Guardiola.
Arsene Wenger admits Danny Welbeck lost confidence and faith in his body due to his long injury nightmare.
Mo Salah has been hailed as one of the world's best players - by former Roma team-mate Francesco Totti.
DAILY MAIL
RB Leipzig are plotting to snatch Tottenham's best prospects following the arrival of talent-spotter Paul Mitchell.
West Brom are closely monitoring the progress of Ostersunds FK manager Graham Potter, who envisages a long-term future working in his native England.
THE SUN
Harry Maguire is ready to disappoint Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola - by pledging his future to Leicester.
Didier Deschamps has questioned Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho's decision to drop Paul Pogba.
DAILY EXPRESS
Mark Clattenburg is in talks to make a stunning return to referee again in England.
DAILY STAR
Eden Hazard claims he is wasted as a false nine and would rather go back to playing on the wing for Chelsea.
DAILY RECORD
The SFA have asked Queen's Park to sell them Hampden in a cut-price deal that could be worth just £2million.