Thursdays Football Headlines

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Latest Paper Gossip - - (Thursday February 16th)

THE SUN

Barcelona legend Xavi claims his former boss Pep Guardiola will consider making a shock move to bring Jack Wilshere to Manchester City.

Blackburn striker Anthony Stokes could be heading for the exit in a shock move to Polish top-flight side Jagiellonia Bialystok.

Real Madrid are considering a shock swoop for Manchester City defender Nicolas Otamendi.

Mark Clattenburg will stun the Premier League by quitting before the next round of fixtures after growing frustrated by the lack of support from the officials governing body.

A study has revealed that Real Madrid star Gareth Bale is the fastest footballer on the planet.

DAILY STAR

John Terry has snubbed the chance to leave Chelsea for a move to MLS after rejecting three offers from three different clubs.

Roma want Benfica defender Victor Lindelof - despite the player having already sorted a pre-agreement with Manchester United.

Antonio Conte has put Juventus star Claudio Marchisio on his Chelsea shopping list.

THE EXPRESS

Juventus striker Paulo Dybala says he is close to signing a new contract - despite reported interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

Luis Enrique is in the firing line at Barcelona after an angry bust-up following the PSG hammering.

DAILY MIRROR

Ronald Koeman is on Barcelona's shortlist to become their next manager, should the Catalan giants sack Luis Enrique. The Everton boss is among the leading contenders to rejoin a club he once played with distinction for, although he has always resisted leaving a managerial job after only one year in charge.

Tottenham star Dele Alli is a £100million player as he's better than Manchester United's world-record buy and fellow midfielder Paul Pogba, claims former Spurs manager Harry Redknapp.

West Ham are resigned to taking a big hit on £6million flop Arthur Masuaku in the summer.

DAILY MAIL

Zlatan Ibrahimovic would be the ideal signing for Napoli, according to the club's president Aurelio De Laurentiis.

Owen Coyle's role as manager of Blackburn Rovers is under threat as they slipped to second from bottom of the Championship following Tuesday's defeat at Sheffield Wednesday.

THE TELEGRAPH

Sevilla boss Jorge Sampaoli, the man Chelsea almost appointed as head coach, is the leading contender to succeed Luis Enrique at Barcelona.