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THE INDEPENDENT

Manchester United are deep in discussions with Real Madrid over a deal to sign James Rodriguez in a move that would likely cost upwards of €70m (£62m), but Luka Modric has warned the 25-year-old Columbia international that a move to Old Trafford would be a step down.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City midfielder Olivier Ntcham is set to join Celtic for £4.5m on a four-year deal and become their third summer signing.

Tottenham insist Eric Dier is not for sale at any price, as Manchester United express strong interest in the midfielder.

Paulinho hopes to sign for Barcelona next week, while Brazil team-mate Neymar insists he would be welcome with open arms.

Cristiano Ronaldo has undergone a change of heart over his future and has decided to remain at Real Madrid.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger will make a third bid for Thomas Lemar and is convinced the Monaco man wants to join Arsenal, with the club willing to pay more than £45m for the winger.

Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino is interested in signing £10m Estudiantes defender Juan Foyth.

Newcastle are set to battle Stoke to the signing of Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph.

West Ham are closing in on the £8.5m signing of Senegal midfielder Badou N'Diaye.

Carlo Ancelotti warns Antonio Conte that Chelsea must strengthen, saying he "needs to buy a lot and buy well."

Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer is keen on signing Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen to replace Steve Mandanda.

Newcastle are trying to finalise a deal for Norwich City's Jacob Murphy, with Rafa Benitez closing in on the £8m-rated England U21 international as his summer spending plans begin to kick into gear.

Besiktas are keen on landing Diego Costa.

THE SUN

Arsenal are willing to offload Alexis Sanchez to Manchester City, but only for £80m.

Wojciech Szczesny has moved a step closer to his dream Juventus move, after getting left out of Arsenal's pre-season tour.

Leicester City's forgotten man Tom Lawrence is a £7m target for Derby County boss Gary Rowett.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche wants Stoke City veteran Glenn Whelan to fill Joey Barton's boots.

Paris Saint-Germain have offered Kylian Mbappe a contract worth £200,000 a week in their quest to raid rivals Monaco for the key striker.

Jesus Navas has emerged as a top target for Newcastle, following his release from Manchester City.

Frank de Boer is eyeing a move for Barcelona's ex-Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen.

DAILY STAR

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez would prefer to sell James Rodriguez to Chelsea over Manchester United.

Ivan Perisic will hold talks with Inter Milan over a potential summer exit. The Croatia international has been linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks, with Jose Mourinho a huge admirer of the winger.

Juventus are confident of keeping hold of Alex Sandro this summer, despite Chelsea's mega-money interest.

Chelsea are eyeing a swoop for Real Madrid defender Danilo, as Antonio Conte looks to secure a right-back.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United are planning a move to beat Chelsea into another summer transfer deal with a move for Monaco midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko.

James Rodriguez wants his Real Madrid future resolved by tomorrow, as the Champions League winners prepare to jet out to the USA.