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

Saturday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Coutinho Arsenal link


Arsenal have launched an unlikely bid to try and sign Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona according to Saturday's papers.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Harry Maguire will earn £190,000-a-week at Manchester United after an £80m fee was agreed with Leicester City.
  • Crystal Palace are expected to make a second attempt to land Brentford striker Ollie Watkins after an initial £11m bid was rejected.
  • Palace are leading the race to try and sign Gary Cahill from Chelsea, but will have to fight off competition from West Brom and Burnley.
  • Despite a £20m swoop for Adam Webster, Brighton are intent on keeping centre-back Lewis Dunk.
  • Sheffield United are keen on signing Leicester defender Daniel Amartey.

THE SUN

  • Arsenal have launched an unlikely bid to try and sign Philippe Coutinho on loan from Barcelona.
  • Tottenham are determined to buy either Bruno Fernandes or Giovani Lo Celso as a long-term replacement for Christian Eriksen.
  • Everton are expecting to complete the £30m signing of Moise Kean in the next 24 hours.
  • Manchester City are "a way off" agreeing a new contract with Leroy Sane.
  • Norwich are ready to make a late attempt to sign Sheffield Wednesday striker Jordan Rhodes.
  • Brendan Rogers is considering an approach for Celtic midfielder Callum McGregor from his old club Celtic.
  • Cedric Soares will be allowed to leave Southampton ahead of the new season.
Swansea face Hull on the opening Saturday of the season
Swansea face Hull on the opening Saturday of the season

THE TIMES

  • Chelsea are close to agreeing contract extensions with Willian, Tammy Abraham and Reece James to give Frank Lampard a major boost before the start of the season.

DAILY MAIL

  • Tottenham are close to agreeing a £30m fee with Fulham for Ryan Sessegnon.
  • Paul Pogba has made a fresh attempt to force a move to Real Madrid after missing Manchester United's team flight for their pre-season friendly against Milan in Cardiff on Saturday.

DAILY STAR

  • Leeds are interested in Newcastle striker Dwight Gayle with Steve Bruce open to loaning him out.

DAILY RECORD

  • Hearts have opened transfer talks with Republic of Ireland international Glenn Whelan.
  • Miles Storey is set for a dramatic return to Inverness after leaving Partick Thistle last season.

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