Wednesday, 12th July 2017
Arsène Wenger spent hours trying to convince Kylian Mbappe, 18, to sign for Arsenal. We’ll find out soon if enough if his charm and smooth-talking ways worked on the Monaco striker.
Daily Express
The name’s Hart. Joe Hart. And West Ham United want the 30-year-old’s name on the back on one of their shirts next season. But only on a season-long loan deal.
Evening Standard
Everton won’t be running out to the Z-Cars theme at Goodison Park next season. It will be Shirley Bassey belting out, “Hey, big spender!”, particularly if they persuade Crystal Palace to sell 26-year-old record signing, Christian Benteke.
Daily Mirror
Lucas Leiva, 30, isn’t being offered a new contract by Liverpool, which pleases Lazio as they would like the Brazilian to replace Lucas Biglia. If they give him the same shirt number, no refunds will be necessary.
Daily Star
They’re under starters orders and West Bromwich Albion were first out of the gate in the chase for 22-year-old Chelsea defender, Kurt Zouma. With 20 runners and riders in this racem, there’s a long way to go yet.
Birmingham Mail
Stoke City volleyed a £15m offer for Marko Arnautovic, 28, back at West Ham United. The Hammers may yet play an unstoppable return for the Austrian international.
Evening Standard
Jose Mourinho just doesn’t know when to quit. Spurs wish he would; they’ve told Manchester United that 23-year-old Eric Dier isn’t for sale but £50m might change their way of thinking.
Guardian
