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

Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea


Monday's Paper Talk has the latest football gossip from the national newspaper back pages.

THE SUN

Jurgen Klopp praises Adam Lallana with Liverpool forward set to leave this summer
Jurgen Klopp praises Adam Lallana with Liverpool forward set to leave this summer
  • Liverpool's Adam Lallana is rumoured to be at the heart of a transfer tug-of-war between Brighton, Burnley, Everton, and Leicester.
  • Chelsea and Manchester United target Victor Osimhen has reportedly passed a Napoli medical.
  • West Ham teen sensation Benicio Baker-Boaitey is set to join German giants Bayern Munich.
  • Andy Carroll has offered to play centre-back for Newcastle when they face Brighton on Monday.
  • Watford caretaker boss Hayden Mullins will use skipper Troy Deeney to pull the squad together as he fights to save them from the drop.
  • Danny Cowley was sacked just two days after he rescued Huddersfield from relegation after rows over recruitment.

Confirmed: Nigel Pearson sacked by Watford



DAILY MAIL

Jadon Sancho scores his first goal against Paderborn
Jadon Sancho scores against Paderborn
  • Jadon Sancho will have to push through a move to Manchester United, with Borussia Dortmund demanding at least £100m.
  • Juventus are reportedly looking to sell Douglas Costa and bring in Wolves forward Raul Jimenez in replacement.
  • Former Leicester City boss Claude Puel is one of the candidates being lined up by Watford to take over at the club at the end of the season.
  • Nuno Espirito Santo is committed to Wolves and does not plan on leaving the club any time soon.
  • Napoli have registered interest in Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth who has enjoyed an outstanding season on loan with Trabzonspor.
  • Manchester United tried their best to attract Birmingham teen sensation Jude Bellingham, including a tour of the training ground with Sir Alex Ferguson as a guide, but Jadon Sancho's Bundesliga success convinced the midfielder to make a £25m Dortmund move.

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DAILY EXPRESS

John Terry: Aston Villa's new assistant coach
John Terry: Aston Villa assistant linked with Bristol City
  • Liverpool may have hit the jackpot by signing Dutch star Sepp van den Berg last year, according to 'Moneyball' star Billy Beane.
  • Manchester United are still interested in signing Sporting Lisbon teenager Nuno Mendes, reports claim, with Liverpool also keen.
  • John Terry is being considered by Bristol City to become their next manager after the Championship club were turned down by first-choice Steven Gerrard.
  • Dani Ceballos is ready to ask Real Madrid president Florentino Perez to extend his loan at Arsenal.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Newcastle boss Steve Bruce fears his summer transfer budget will be cut as he tries to build for next season.
  • Kai Havertz is reportedly "very interested" in a move to Chelsea - but Frank Lampard's side must secure Champions League football to land the attacker.
  • Willian has revealed he is playing a waiting game with Chelsea over a new contract. The 31-year-old Brazilian, interesting Arsenal, Man United and Tottenham, is holding out for a three-year deal.
Bayer Leverkusen star Kai Havertz
Kai Havertz: Bayer Leverkusen star 'very interested' in Chelsea move


OTHER

  • Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti says he and Director of Football Marcel Brands will share responsibility for this summer's recruitment at Goodison Park. (DAILY TELEGRAPH)
  • David Luiz’s recent performances could give Mikel Arteta a headache as the Arsenal boss prepares for this summer’s transfer window. Many thought that the Spaniard would focus on strengthening his defence, but he may now have a rethink with Luiz having impressed in recent weeks. (DAILY STAR)
  • Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says that the signing of Wes Foderingham does not mean the club have given up hope of keeping Dean Henderson next season. (SKY SPORTS)
  • Unai Emery is in talks to become the new Villarreal head coach. (SKY SPORTS)
  • Boyhood Rangers fan Kenny McLean is not for sale 'at any price', Norwich boss Daniel Farke has insisted. (SCOTTISH SUN)
  • Leeds United director of football Victor Orta has confirmed winger Jack Harrison will remain at the club for another loan spell from Manchester City next season. They are then expected to make his move permanent. (MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS)

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Wolves duo Adama Traore (left) and Raul Jimenez celebrate the latter's goal against Bournemouth
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