Sunday's Paper Talk has the latest football gossip from the national newspaper back pages.
SUNDAY TIMES
- Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign Ben Chilwell from Leicester City after a breakthrough in talks.
- Mikel Arteta has won a power battle at Arsenal after Raul Sanllehi left his post as the club's head of football.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Lionel Messi during Barcelona's 8-2 defeat to Bayern Munich
- Manchester City believe they are in pole position to sign Lionel Messi if the Argentine quits Barcelona in the aftermath of the club's Champions League humiliation.
- Leicester are chasing down Spanish goalkeeper Sergio Rico - just in case they lose Kasper Schmeichel to Chelsea or Manchester United.
- Joshua King has emerged as a target for Portuguese giants Benfica.
- Chris Smalling still has a future at Manchester United - despite a year out on loan at Roma in Serie A.
- Jack Grealish has given Man Utd fans a glimpse of what they could expect if he completes a move to Old Trafford this summer during a training session in Greece.
- Watford left-back Pervis Estupinan is wanted by Tottenham and Barcelona and rated at £15m - even though he has never kicked a ball for the Hornets.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
- Former Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe doesn't plan to return to football until Christmas as he recharges his batteries following his departure from the Vitality Stadium.
- Southampton have been left stunned as Chinese shirt sponsor LD Sports is set to quit the club before the new season - a shock decision that could cost the club £15m.
- Barcelona could delay announcing the sacking of Quique Setien until next week as internal debate rages at the club over whether former Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino (below) is the best man to take over.
- Manchester United are set to make Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez their top transfer target this summer, according to reports.
- Newcastle United expect to finalise the signing of midfielder Jeff Hendrick on a free transfer after he underwent medical tests on Saturday.
- Wolves are continuing discussions with Sporting Braga over a £23m deal for striker Paulinho.
Mauricio Pochettino: Set for Barcelona?
Chelsea closing in on Chilwell
The Blues are inching closer to a deal to sign long-term target Ben Chilwell from Leicester.
SUN ON SUNDAY
- Chelsea legend John Terry has lost £207,000 after a trendy swimwear firm he backed went bust.
- Chelsea are closing in on a £40m swoop for Brighton defender Lewis Dunk, with Tottenham also interested in the Seagulls skipper.
- Ben Foster is a shock emergency target for both Chelsea and Everton.
- Aston Villa and West Brom will do battle to sign Michael Obaefemi from Southampton for £10m.
- Fulham are ready to offer Wigan's Antonee Robinson a stunning contract to win the race for his signature.
Watford confirm Ivic appointment
Vladimir Ivic is the new head coach of the Sky Bet Championship club.
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Chelsea are closing in on Ben Chilwell
- Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign England left-back Ben Chilwell from Leicester. The defender is Frank Lampard's first choice and is said to be keen on a move to Stamford Bridge, with the Foxes holding out for around £80m. (INDEPENDENT)
- Everton and Fulham have joined Sheff United in the race to sign Antonee Robinson from Wigan. The left-back, 23, could cost around £2m. (SKY SPORTS)
- Champions League semi-finalists RB Leipzig are in talks to sign Crystal Palace flop Alexander Sorloth. The Dane has had a successful loan with Trabzonspor in Turkey, winning the league's golden boot with 24 goals. His current agreement is a two-year loan with the option of making the deal permanent for a reported £5.5m. His club could then profit by selling to Leipzig, who have cash to spend after Timo Werner's sale to Chelsea. (SKY SPORTS)
- Steve Bruce is looking to bolster his Newcastle back line with the addition of Chris Smalling, Manchester United's centre-back who spent the season on loan at Roma. (SKY SPORTS)
- Mauricio Pochettino is the prime candidate to be the next Barcelona manager, with the club planning to sack Quique Setien in the coming days. (THE OBSERVER)
- Former Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick is set to complete a free transfer to Newcastle this weekend. (talkSPORT)
- Liverpool target Thiago Alcantara has already said goodbye to his Bayern Munich team-mates and a move to Merseyside is 'only a matter of money', with Jurgen Klopp 'desperate' to sign the Spaniard. (talkSPORT)
- Inter Milan are set to rival Roma and Newcastle (above) for Chris Smalling, who Man United value at around £20m. Roma are only offering £12m. (SUNDAY EXPRESS)
- The chief executive of Borussia Dortmund has insisted it is "set in stone" that Jadon Sancho will not be sold this summer and rounded on former Manchester United players Paul Scholes and Owen Hargreaves for claiming the German club were "bluffing". (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
- John Obi Mikel, the former Chelsea midfielder, will make his return to English football on Monday by signing for Stoke City. (SUNDAY TELEGRAPH)
- Rangers are keeping close tabs on Newcastle winger Jacob Murphy. (SUNDAY MAIL)
- Lyon are the latest big European club to register an interest in Hearts kid Aaron Hickey. (SUNDAY MAIL)
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