Thursdays Football Headlines

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THE SUN

Tiemoue Bakayoko is in talks over a £42m move to Chelsea - which could see Manchester United land Nemanja Matic.

Manchester City are set to target Monaco again for their second summer signing in defender Benjamin Mendy - according to his family.

Everton are close to completing a move for former Southampton right-back Cuco Martina.

Southampton are plotting a move to replace Claude Puel with former Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel.

Izzy Brown, who joined Huddersfield on loan in January, wants talks over his Chelsea future, with a return to Yorkshire a possibility.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho could sell Anthony Martial this summer to free up funds to sign world-class stars.

Cesar Azpilicueta has emerged as new Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde's top defensive target.

Lucas Perez has told Arsene Wenger he wants to quit Arsenal this summer with Deportivo La Coruna eyeing a £17.5m deal.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is willing to let Kurt Zouma leave on loan next season - with Marseille favourites to land the defender.

Arsenal and Bayern Munich have reportedly made £30million bids for RB Leipzig star Emil Forsberg.

DAILY MIRROR

Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil have joined forces to try to squeeze mega-deals out of Arsenal.

Nemanja Matic is set to follow Jose Mourinho from Chelsea to Manchester United.

Sunderland have slapped a £30million price tag on goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who is a target for Everton.

Riyad Mahrez wants Leicester to reduce his £40-50million price tag as he steps up his efforts to quit the club.

Paulo Sousa has been added to the 'long list' drawn up by Crystal Palace for their new manager.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City are pushing ahead with a £250million spending spree to give manager Pep Guardiola the resources to challenge in four competitions next season.

Juventus have joined the race to sign Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. The Poland international has been on loan at Roma but they have not secured a buyout option.

Chelsea are not worried about losing Cesar Azpilicueta despite talk in Spain of Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde making the defender a top target.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Antoine Griezmann has informed Atletico Madrid that he wants to leave this summer although Manchester United will have to meet the France striker's £87million release clause.

Everton have promised Romelu Lukaku they will allow him to leave if certain clubs make an offer for him this summer.

DAILY STAR

Lyon are keen on signing Chelsea striker Bertrand Traore, who spent last season on loan at Ajax.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool have reportedly pulled out of the race to sign Fulham youngster Ryan Sessegnon with Tottenham in pole position to land the player.

THE INDEPENDENT

Atletico Madrid believe they can still persuade Antoine Griezmann to stay in Spain rather than move to Manchester United in a deal that would be £84m.