Michy Batshuayi
Michy Batshuayi

Paper Talk: Tuesday's football transfer rumours


A round-up of the latest football gossip from Tuesday's newspapers.

THE SUN


West Ham's Manuel Lanzini is a target for champions Chelsea.

Manchester United have been given hope of signing Renato Sanches and Douglas Costa after both players endured a tough season at Bayern Munich.

Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson could preserve his Premier League status with a move to either Leicester City or West Brom.


DAILY MIRROR


Bournemouth expect to complete the free transfer signing of Jermain Defoe this week.

Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez will make a bid to land Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi

Philippe Coutinho has told worried Liverpool fans he sees his long-term future at the club, amid persistent reports of Barcelona interest.

Ross Barkley is ready to leave Everton after failing to meet the club's deadline for clarifying his future.

Leicester are preparing to battle it out with Crystal Palace for Belgian side Anderlecht's Senegal international defender Kara Mbodji.

The Foxes are also trying to snap up centre-back Harry Maguire on the cheap from relegated Hull, as he only has 12 months left on his contract.


DAILY STAR


Jose Mourinho is set to axe England star Chris Smalling from Manchester United.

Monaco, Newcastle and West Ham will battle it out for Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi this summer.

Manchester United are interested in signing central defenders Raphael Varane and Marquinhos this summer.


DAILY EXPRESS


Manchester United have made a bid to sign Monaco star Bernardo Silva.

Chelsea will prioritise trying to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton in the summer.


DAILY TELEGRAPH


Southampton do not expect a final decision on Claude Puel's future until later this week but Marco Silva does not feature on their current list of possible successors.

Liverpool will embark on a record-breaking £100m transfer spree to build on their top-four finish.


DAILY MAIL


Sam Allardyce will hold crunch talks with Crystal Palace this week seeking certain assurances before he commits his future to the club.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has flown to Abu Dhabi for end-of-season talks with Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

David Moyes will have a say on Sunderland's next manager following his resignation from the club.

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