Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Christian Eriksen's uncertain Tottenham future
By Sporting Life
07:29 · MON August 26, 2019
A look at the highlights from Monday's back pages.
DAILY MAIL
- Manchester United have targeted Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic as a replacement for David de Gea as the Spaniard continues to hold out on signing a new contract.
- Paulo Dybala's agent has insisted that his client has 'no imminent trips to Paris' in his diary ahead of a mooted switch from Juventus to Paris Saint-Germain.
- Former Chelsea left-back Filipe Luis has revealed he rejected moves to Manchester City, Lyon and Borussia Dortmund before sealing a return to Brazil this summer.
- Football could see further sweeping changes after it was revealed that FIFA are exploring the possibility of replacing assistant referees with VAR technology.
THE SUN
- Chelsea could be ready to send flop midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko back out on loan, with former club Monaco believed to be the front-runners to snare him.
- Nacho Monreal is reportedly edging closer to a move away from Arsenal and could sign a two-year deal with Real Sociedad.
- Inter Milan want Seydou Doumbia and Wilfried Bony as back-ups to Romelu Lukaku.
- Bordeaux are understood to be keen to take Arsenal flop Mohamed Elneny on loan before the European transfer window shuts.
DAILY STAR
- Tottenham fear they could lose Christian Eriksen in the next few days for as little as £30m as both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid are weighing up bids for him.
DAILY MIRROR
- Inter Milan have reopened talks on Alexis Sanchez as they look to complete a loan deal by Wednesday.
DAILY EXPRESS
- Neymar could feasibly stay at Paris Saint-Germain for one more season after developments in his relationship with the club hierarchy.
SCOTTISH SUN
- Celtic have sent a scout to cast their eye over Rosenborg left-back Birger Meling.
- Rangers have bid €10m for Amiens striker Moussa Konate.
- Greg Taylor will sign for Celtic from Kilmarnock in the coming days, according to reports.
DAILY RECORD
- Neil Lennon is hoping he'll have seats for new faces on Celtic's flight to Sweden this week as the boss tools-up for a crucial week.
- St Johnstone have banished Richard Foster after a training ground bust-up with manager Tommy Wright.
- Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira has sparked a mystery after turning up to Celtic's clash with Hearts.
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