Thursday's Paper Talk: Man United want Willian


Chelsea's Willian is high up on Manchester United's summer wishlist, according to the latest back page reports - check out Thursday's Paper Talk.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign Chelsea star Willian in a £35m deal and has made the Brazilian one of his top summer targets.

Only four clubs in world football can afford to buy 18-year-old  Monaco striker Kylian Mbappe, according to his agent - Manchester  United, Manchester City, Real Madrid and Barcelona. 

Stoke defender Ryan Shawcross has played down suggestions that he's heading to Newcastle this summer.

THE SUN

Premier League bosses blocked Gao Jisheng's £200m takeover bid of Southampton due to bribery allegations but the Lander Sports Development chief is fighting his case.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has turned down a £13m offer by Manchester United to pay him while he is injured. Manager Jose Mourinho told the 35-year-old forward that he wants to trigger the extra year of his contract, despite his devastating knee injury.

Serge Gnabry is reportedly wanted by Borussia Dortmund after flourishing at Werder Bremen since joining from Arsenal last summer.

Massimiliano Allegri - linked with Arsenal and Barcelona - has ended speculation about his future by agreeing a new contract with Juventus which will tie him to the Serie A giants until at least 2020. 

DAILY MIRROR

Shanghai Shenua boss Gus Poyet has confirmed he wants to take John Terry to China this summer.

Liverpool are ready to make a move for Fulham teenager Ryan Sessegnon this summer.

Leeds are keen on Brighton keeper David Stockdale, who is out of contract in the summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City's season has not been good enough but he will have no regrets even if they end up in the Europa League.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is interested in Monaco striker  Kylian Mbappe, 18, but is baulking at the £100m price tag. 

THE INDEPENDENT

Wayne Rooney is set for a Manchester United exit  and will either return to his former club Everton or move to the Chinese Super League or Major League Soccer. 

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool midfielder Kevin Stewart, 23, could become one of the first summer signings of Premier League newcomers Brighton.

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