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Sunday's Paper Talk: Latest football transfer talk & rumours

09:26 · SUN July 08, 2018

Manchester United are confident of beating Barcelona to the signature of Chelsea's £60m-rated Willian now Brazil are out of the World Cup according to Sunday's papers.

DAILY STAR

Spain have added Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez to their shortlist as they search for a replacement for the sacked Julen Lopetegui.

SUNDAY MIRROR

England are confident boss Gareth Southgate will snub any big-club job if he is headhunted after the World Cup.
Tottenham have been given a boost in their pursuit of Wilfried Zaha after the forward turned down a £125k-per-week contract offer from Crystal Palace.
Liverpool have spoken to Aston Villa about signing Jack Grealish, but Premier League rivals Tottenham remain favourites to sign him.
Aston Villa will have to find £75m to meet their financial commitments during the next year.
Rafa Benitez wants Newcastle owner Mike Ashley to smash the club's long-standing transfer record before he agrees to sign a new five-year contract.
Vincent Kompany is considering retiring from international duty with Belgium after the World Cup in a bid to prolong his Manchester City career.
Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts is heading to Leicester in a £10m deal.
Jack Wilshere is set to be confirmed as a West Ham player on Monday, having already undergone a medical ahead of his move to the London Stadium.
Everton are keen on Sweden and RB Leipzig star Emil Forsberg.
Burnley forward Sam Vokes is wanted by Middlesbrough.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers have been handed first refusal on any young players Liverpool are keen to send out on loan due to their close relationship with Steven Gerrard.
Steven Naismith says Hearts will be a force to be reckoned with in Scotland this season following Craig Levein's overhaul of his squad.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are scouting teenage forward Erling Haaland - the son of former Leeds and Manchester City player Alf-Inge Haaland - who plays for Norwegian side Molde.
Benfica and Lazio have joined the race for former Newcastle winger Yasin El-Mhanni, who left the club after making a complaint about U23 coach Peter Beardsley.

SCOTTISH SUN

Everton have pulled out of a move for Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney after being put off his £25m price-tag.
Steven Gerrard has confirmed he has replaced Lee Wallace as club captain with James Tavernier.
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has shut down reports he is in talks with Turkish side BB Erzurumspor over a transfer.
Celtic youngster Jack Hendry says he hopes Dedryck Boyata stays at Celtic as he wants the chance to learn from his fellow defender.

THE OBSERVER

Sydney FC are leading the chase for former Liverpool and Chelsea striker Fernando Torres, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Atletico Madrid.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are confident of beating Barcelona to the signature of Chelsea's £60m-rated Willian now Brazil are out of the World Cup.
Harry Kane's new Tottenham deal has no buy-out clause - pushing his value past the world-record mark.
David Luiz has laughed off reports linking him with a move to Porto, but says former club Benfica are "always in the heart".
Barcelona are set to complete the signing of Brazilian midfielder Arthur in a £35m deal from Gremio.
Colombia defender Yerry Mina will be offered to Premier League clubs in a shock move by Barcelona.
Rafa Benitez must break Newcastle's transfer record to sign West Brom striker Salomon Rondon.
West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini is targeting Lyon defender Marcelo - but he will have to pay over the top to sign him.
Marcelo Bielsa wants West Ham's forgotten man Jordan Hugill at Leeds.
Crystal Palace will block Andros Townsend's return to Newcastle until they find a replacement.
Tammy Abraham wants to stay in the Premier League as he prepares to leave Chelsea on loan again.
Birmingham are planning a raid for Ipswich keeper Bartosz Bialkowski.

Sunday's Paper Talk: Latest football transfer talk & rumours

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