Fridays Football Headlines

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Friday's Paper Gossip - (March 02 2017)
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DAILY MIRROR


Arsenal are lining up Lyon striker Alexandre Lacazette as a £60million potential replacement for Alexis Sanchez, but face opposition from Liverpool.

Liverpool are ready to go toe to toe with some of Europe's top clubs as they look to make a major summer transfer splash. The Reds recognise they will need to bring in five or six high-quality signings for next season if they qualify for the Champions League, and have identified some of the continent's most wanted - including Lacazette and midfielder Naby Keita of Germany's RB Leipzig.

Daniel Sturridge could be among the first sold if the Reds do make a string of signings. The Anfield club turned down loan requests for the striker in January, with Paris Saint-Germain West Ham keen to borrow him short-term with a view to a permanent transfer. But if there are concrete offers in the summer then he will be allowed to leave at the right price.

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is the latest Premier League star in the sights of China's mega-rich and ambitious Super League clubs with 2006 World Cup-winning Italy captain Fabio Cannavaro, now manager of Tianjin Quanjian, keen.

Manchester United's ex-England midfielder Michael Carrick says he will probably retire as a player if he's not offered a new contract when his current deal runs out at the end of the season at Old Trafford.

Everton boss Ronald Koeman is considering a move for Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford this summer.

THE SUN


Manchester United have reportedly held talks with super-agent Mino Raiola over a deal for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.

Marouane Fellaini tried to secure a move to the Chinese Super League last week - according to Fabio Cannavaro Borussian Dortmund duo Ousmane Dembele and Christian Pulisic claim they both rejected Liverpool in 2016.

Manchester United are ready to pay off Wayne Rooney this summer - and allow him to join another English club on a free transfer.

DAILY MAIL


Sergio Aguero implored Pep Guardiola to personally tell him he still has a future at Manchester City.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is prepared to stay at Manchester United until 2019.

DAILY STAR


Jose Mourinho is plotting a stunning £80million bid to sign Harry Kane if Antoine Griezmann snubs a summer move to Manchester United.

Mauricio Pochettino has been earmarked as a potential successor to Luis Enrique at Barcelona and will meet with the club, according to shock reports.

DAILY EXPRESS


Antonio Conte and Chelsea have opened talks over a new deal for the Italian manager that will put him up with the top earners in the Premier League.

Jose Mourinho is reportedly set to axe seven Manchester United players this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH


Chelsea are set to remind their players about the rules regarding mid-season breaks after captain John Terry appeared to breach club guidelines by going on a skiing holiday.

THE GUARDIAN

Sergio Aguero will have showdown talks with Manchester City in June regarding his future as the club have yet to inform him officially that he is wanted beyond the summer.