Jean Michael Seri (left) celebrates with Nice team-mate Wylan Cyprien
Paper Talk: Wednesday's football transfer rumours
08:18 · WED May 23, 2018
Martinez's message for Liverpool, Emery eyes first Arsenal signing and Arteta set for new contract, according to the back pages...
The Sun
- Jose Mourinho told his Manchester United players in the final weeks of the season: "Back me or leave".
- Javi Martinez has told Liverpool that half of Spain wants them to beat Real Madrid.
- Brighton are close to landing Paris Saint-Germain whizkid Moussa Sissako.
- Leighton Baines (pictured, below) is ready to quit Everton and the Premier League for a contract in MLS.
Daily Mail
- Arsenal are plotting a move for Jean-Michel Seri as Unai Emery looks to make his first signing.
- Everton chief Marcel Brands is to meet with Marco Silva this week to discuss their transfer plans.
Daily Telegraph
- Mikel Arteta is poised for a new contract at Manchester City following Arsenal's interest.
- Unai Emery was not on Arsenal's original managerial shortlist.
Daily Mirror
- AC Milan will rival Juventus for Chelsea star Alvaro Morata this summer.
- West Ham will hand new manager Manuel Pellegrini a £75million war chest.
The Times
- Chelsea could be forced to pay Antonio Conte (pictured, below) £9m if they sack Italian as he considers a year-long sabbatical.
- Unai Emery will be allowed to bring in four new senior coaches when he takes the Arsenal manager's job.
Daily Express
- Arsene Wenger has revealed he turned down opportunities to manage Real Madrid and England on multiple occasions.
- Arsenal and Chelsea have joined the hunt for Hamburg defender Josha Vagnoman.
Daily Star
- Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has warned Liverpool that they will "need to be very rich" to recruit Nabil Fekir this year.
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