Wednesdays Football Headlines

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Latest Paper Gossip - - (Wednesday October 12th)

THE SUN

Leicester have joined Lazio and Lyon in the battle to sign Ludogorets' highly-rated Brazilian forward Jonathan Cafu.
Antonio Conte must cough up at least £50m this January for Milan centre-half Alessio Romagnoli.
Tottenham are leading the Premier League race for Peterborough wonderkid Leo Da Silva Lopes.
Sir Alex Ferguson 'flipped' when David Beckham asked if he could arrive to Manchester United training 'in a helicopter,' claims ex-player Mads Timm in new book.
Phil Neville has turned down an approach from Aston Villa to join their new backroom staff - as he is focused on becoming a manager.

DAILY MIRROR

Atletico Madrid are trying to tie down Yannick Carrasco to a new deal - to fend off Chelsea. The Blues have been keeping close tabs on the Belgium international forward and regard the 23-year-old as a potential target next summer.
Arsenal midfielder Alex Iwobi has revealed he was "a bit scared" after being followed on his drive home by a Gunners fan after a recent match.
Chelsea winger Willian, linked with a move to PSG, has revealed he wants to finish his career at Stamford Bridge.
Xherdan Shaqiri's brother and agent claims the Stoke star could be a target for Italian side Roma in January.
Aston Villa players are expecting Steve Bruce to become their new manager this week.
Georginio Wijnaldum should discover on Wednesday if he has any chance of being fit for Liverpool's MNF clash with Manchester United after injuring his hamstring in Holland's World Cup qualifier against France.
Championship side QPR are being mocked by fans of other clubs after launching a campaign urging their supporters to make more noise at home matches.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea will consider a safe standing area at a rebuilt Stamford Bridge - but only if the government change the laws. Planning proposals have been submitted for a £500m project.
Czech Republic legend Pavel Nedved has revealed the biggest regret he had during his career was not playing for Manchester United.
Sevilla are looking to open talks over a new contract for Steven N'Zonzi amid increased interest from Premier League clubs.
Valencia hope to sign Mexican striker Javier Hernandez in the January transfer window and are prepared to pay £40m and trigger his buy-out clause.

THE EXPRESS

Atletico Madrid are reportedly set to offer Yannick Carrasco an improved contract to see off interest from Chelsea.
Paul Pogba will reach the heights for Manchester United, according to France team-mate Hugo Lloris.
Leighton Baines is set to return to Everton's line-up for Saturday's showdown with Manchester City.

DAILY STAR

Tottenham have held a meeting with Brazilian left-back Guilherme Arana, according to reports.
Chelsea are lining up a sensational move for Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, according to reports.

THE INDEPENDENT

The former head of English football's professional referees has described the decision to select Greater Manchester-based official Anthony Taylor for next Monday's meeting between Liverpool and Manchester United as "grossly unfair".
Nemanja Matic has praised N'Golo Kante's impressive start to life at Chelsea and acknowledged his role within the side "is not easy".

THE TELEGRAPH

Steve Bruce will be confirmed as the new manager of Aston Villa on Wednesday.
There were huge celebrations in Norway from visiting San Marino after they scored their first goal away from home for 15 years thanks to Mattia Stefanelli's equaliser. Three goals in the last 13 minutes saved Norway's blushes though.

THE GUARDIAN

Manchester City forward Kevin de Bruyne's hamstring injury is swiftly on the mend and the Belgium star could be ready to face Everton on Saturday and Barcelona in the Champions League the following Wednesday.