Thursdays Football Gossip

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Latest Paper Gossip . . (Thursday July 7th)

THE SUN

Chelsea are to join Manchester City in the race for Barcelona star Lionel Messi after his father Jorge held talks on Roman Abramovich's yacht.
Manchester United are ready to re-sign Juventus ace Paul Pogba for a world-record £100million.
West Ham are looking to hijack Crystal Palace's £30million move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke.
Manchester City are ready to test the waters with a £40million bid for Everton centre-back John Stones.
Bournemouth are preparing to bid £15million bid for Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are plotting a £100million defensive overhaul by targeting Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones.
West Ham have been left staggered after Carlos Tevez asked for £250,000-per-week to return to the club.
Victor Valdes has fuelled speculation he could be on his way to the Riverside after following Middlesbrough's official Twitter account on Tuesday night.
Jose Mourinho will focus on his final transfer target in Paul Pogba now Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed his £26.3million switch to Manchester United.
Juventus are ready to make a £17m move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic.

DAILY STAR

West Ham are reportedly eyeing a move for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca after being priced out of a deal for Liverpool's Christian Benteke.
(Good didn't want Benteke anyways)
Sevilla have confirmed their interest in signing Liverpool duo Joe Allen and Luis Alberto this summer.

THE EXPRESS

Tottenham are reportedly set to join the race for Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko.
Radja Nainggolan has opted to snub Chelsea's interest and stay with Roma.
Torino are leading the race to sign Emanuele Giaccherini but the Sunderland ace still dreams of joining Chelsea.
Leeds have shown an interest in free agent Leon Osman.

DAILY MAIL

Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest in Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
Middlesbrough are exploring a shock move for Robin van Persie.
Inter Milan are considering a £38million offer for West Ham's Dimitri Payet.
John Stones has told Everton he wants to join Manchester City and the Toffees want £50m for the defender.

THE TELGRAPH

Manchester City are expected to make an improved offer for Leonardo Bonucci, after Juventus rejected an opening bid of £38.6million for the Italy centre-half, as Pep Guardiola steps up his protracted battle to reshape the club's defence.
The Football Association are seeking talks with Arsene Wenger to establish whether he is interested in managing England.
Liverpool have opened contact talks with manager Jurgen Klopp and hope to convince their German coach to agree new terms before the start of the season.
Wayne Rooney is happy to move from midfield to play in attack again for Manchester United, with the 30-year-old also being informed by José Mourinho he will continue as captain next season.