The latest football gossip and transfer rumours
The latest football gossip and transfer rumours

Wednesday's Paper Talk: Football rumours and transfer news including David, Ibrahimovic, Aubameyang and Mane


Wednesday's Paper Talk includes Manchester United's new pursuit of Jonathan David and Arsenal's attempts to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.

DAILY MAIL

  • Manchester United are monitoring Gent's exciting young forward Jonathan David.
  • Arsenal are planning to welcome back legendary boss Arsene Wenger and former fans favourite Santi Cazorla back to the Emirates for a farewell match ahead of next season.
  • Zlatan Ibrahimovic could remain at AC Milan even if the club do not qualify for the Champions League next season.
  • George Clooney is part of a consortium lining up a sensational bid to save Malaga from their financial disarray, with plans to film a 24-hour fly-on-the-wall documentary at the club, according to reports.
Manchester United target Jonathan David

DAILY MIRROR

  • Arsenal are ready to try and relaunch contract negotiations with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
  • Liverpool's 'Philippe Coutinho clause' means Barcelona would have to pay the Reds £225m to sign Sadio Mane

DAILY EXPRESS

  • England International Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira look likely to leave Manchester United at the end of the season, with the club now keen to offload both.
  • Arsenal are ready to pay the £21m release clause of Barcelona full-back Marc Cucurella, who is on loan at Getafe.

THE SUN

  • Manchester United are hopeful of finalising a deal to sign Jack Grealish this month ahead of a summer transfer, according to reports.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

  • Wealthy football clubs will have to pay tax on money raised from player testimonials following changes by HM Revenue & Customs.

DAILY STAR

  • Alexis Sanchez is set to return to Manchester United this summer with Inter Milan unhappy with the Chilean's performances.
  • Real Madrid's Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard is on the radar of Manchester United, with the club sending a scout to watch the 21-year-old in action while on loan with Real Sociedad.
  • Manchester City's Bernardo Silva has said he would love to play with Lionel Messi amid speculation the Premier League champions could face a mass exodus of their star players.

SCOTTISH SUN

  • Sean Longstaff admits he had his 'heart set' on a loan move to Rangers before his Newcastle United breakthrough.

OTHER

  • Timo Werner could be available for as little as £30m this summer according to the latest reports coming out of Germany. (Liverpool Echo)
  • Gent sporting director Michel Louwagie has revealed that the club rejected a record bid for rumoured Everton target Jonathan David last month. (Liverpool Echo)
  • Everton are yet to decide if they will sign Djibril Sidibe permanently. (Liverpool Echo)
  • AS Roma boss Paulo Fonseca has revealed he would be keen to sign Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan on a permanent basis. (Evening Standard)
  • Manchester United have stepped up their interest in Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish. (Manchester Evening Standard)
  • United youngsters Ethan Laird and Paul Woolston have signed new contracts. (Manchester Evening Standard)

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