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Latest Paper Gossip .. (Tuesday February 9th)

THE EXPRESS

Juventus are ready to give Manuel Pellegrini a route out of Manchester City this summer - paving the way for Massimiliano Allegri to join Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp wants to bring Real Madrid striker Jese Rodriguez to Anfield in the summer.
Manchester City and Manchester United are both set to battle it out for German midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud of Borussia Monchengladbach.
Leicester will renew their interest in CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa when the transfer window reopens this summer.

THE SUN

Mauricio Pochettino could wreck Jose Mourinho's dream of becoming Manchester United's next manager. United have spoken to representatives of the highly-rated Tottenham boss.
Manchester United are set to beat the rest of Europe to the signature of Portuguese wonderkid Renato Sanches - if they appoint Jose Mourinho as their next manager.
Dimitri Payet is caught in the middle of a contract war between his agent and West Ham.
Leicester are ready to give new deals to Kasper Schmeichel and Danny Simpson.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea will have to act quickly if they want to land Antonio Conte as their next manager. The boss of the Italian national side has scheduled a meeting with his employers to discuss his future.
Barcelona are confident of keeping Neymar at the Nou Camp, according to the club's director of football Robert Fernandez.
Juventus have warned their manager Massimo Allegri to 'think twice' before leaving the Italian champions for Chelsea.

DAILY MIRROR

Dimitri Payet is caught in the middle of a row between West Ham and his agent, who has demanded a new deal worth £125,000-a-week.
England No 2 Gary Neville is to skip Thursday's 'vital' get-together as he fights the growing crisis at Valencia.
Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew has not given up hope of prising Mo Diame away from Hull.
Everton goalkeeper Tim Howard could be in his final season of English football after strong interest in taking him back to the States.
Jamie Vardy's CV is packed with titles and he will add the Premier League crown with Leicester, according to the man who plucked him from obscurity.

DAILY MAIL

Everton are closing on a £200m takeover agreement with US businessmen John Jay Moores and Charles Noell. The deal could be announced before the end of the month.
Neymar will soon agree a new contract with Barcelona, according to the club's director of football Robert Fernandez.
Chelsea have been dealt a key boost in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann. The France international, if he leaves Spain, will prioritise a switch to the Premier League this summer.
Everton veteran Tim Howard is in line for an MLS return with Colorado Rapids in the summer.
Rotherham will target Northampton Town boss Chris Wilder to replace the sacked Neil Redfearn.
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo admits he's planning on staying in the Spanish capital for 'a couple more years' before he considers the next stage of his career.
Manchester United's cup competition earnings could still top £30m - even if Shrewsbury Town pull off an FA Cup shock this month, and despite their early Champions League exit.
Chelsea target Ezequiel Lavezzi is expected to finalise a move to Shanghai Shenhua over the next 24 hours. The Paris Saint-Germain forward is out of contract in the summer.

THE TELEGRAPH

West Bromwich Albion are in talks with five players over new contracts, with Craig Dawson, James Morrison, Stephane Sessegnon, Gareth McAuley and Jonas Olsson all in negotiations.

THE GUARDIAN

Everton appear to be edging closer to a takeover after talks with American investors John Jay Moores and Charles Noell progressed.
Sergio Aguero could sign a contract extension at Manchester City, with the club wanting the striker to agree a one-year increase at least.
Former Sunderland manager Paolo Di Canio has made a second bid to become Rotherham's new boss.