Thursday 22nd March 2018
Manchester United thought long and hard about Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane, 24. Now they are definitely thinking about making a bid for him next summer.
Daily Mirror
Chelsea want to bring the comedy defending stylings of Toby Alderweireld, 29, after discovering he has a £25m release clause in his Tottenham contract.
Daily Mirror
The biggest hint that Emre Can, 24, is leaving Liverpool. He wants to play for “a very big club” next season. Ouch…
Liverpool Echo
Don’t let Jorginho, 26, hear that or he won’t want to move from Napoli to Anfield. Arsenal are also set to miss out on the midfielder.
Daily Mirror
The Gunners can console themselves with 20-year-old Benfica defender Ruben Dias, 20, who isn’t represented by Jorge Mendes otherwise Wolves would in like Flint.
football.london
It’s easier to list the clubs who aren’t interested in signing Manchester United defender Luke Shaw, 22. Everton are among the 40 or so to declare their love for the portly left-back.
ESPN
Everton are worried Jack Wilshere will feel lonely so are ready to land Besiktas midfielder and former Arsenal youngster, Oguzhan Ozyakup, 25, on a free transfer.
Turkish-Football.com
Busy day at Mirror HQ – Jonny Evans was the name on everybody’s lips last year but Burnley want West Brom defender Craig Dawson, 27, instead.
Daily Mirror
Joao Mario, 25, reckons he won’t return to Inter Milan at the end of the season. That’s until he finds out West Ham can make his loan deal permanent. Let’s see if he’s so cocky then…
Evening Standard
