Transfer gossip: Arsenal's surprise target for next boss, Tottenham and Chelsea battle for star, Man United ace to leave?
Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Thursday’s newspapers and online…
Patrick Vieira could be returning to Arsenal in the role of manager should Arsene Wenger step down at the end of the season, according to reports. The 41-year-old Gunners legend is currently in charge at New York City. (Daily Mail)
However, it is also reported the Gunners hierarchy are split over who should replace Wenger, with former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique is also in the running. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, it appears increasingly likely Jack Wilshere will be leaving Arsenal at the end of the season, with newly-promoted Wolves ready to make a move for England midfielder. (Daily Mail)
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedlyChelsea’s first choice to replace Antonio Conte. (Daily Mail)
Manchester United have suffered a blow to their summer transfer plans, with reports Barcelona are ready to offer French defender Samuel Umtiti, 24, a new contract with a buyout clause of over €250million (£218million). (Mundo Deportivo)
Anthony Martial appears to be in high demand from overseas clubs after falling out of favour at Manchester United. The 22-year-old has struggled to make the starting XI since the arrival of Alexis Sanchez – but has caught the eye of both Lyon and Juventus. (The Sun)
Manchester United have made in-demand Napoli midfielder Jorginho one of their top targets ahead of the summer transfer window. (The Independent)
Tottenham could face a battle with Chelsea for Paris Saint-Germain defender Layvin Kurzawa. The London rivals are both said to be interested in the 25-year-old as they both seek to strengthen their left-back options. Manchester United are believed to have the Frenchman on their radar too. (Daily Mirror)
Spurs are also considering another attempt to sign 21-year-old Leicester City winger Demarai Gray. Spurs wanted to sign Gray last summer but the Foxes refused to consider offers for the England Under-21 captain. (ESPN)
It is also claimed Tottenham will hand Erik Lamela a one-year contract extension, keeping the 26-year-old Argentina international at the club until 2020. (The Independent)
Newcastle United are ready to open talks with Chelsea in an attempt to sign winger Kenedy, 22, on a permanent deal this summer. The Brazilian is at Newcastle on a season-long loan, but manager Rafael Benitez is concerned that his good form means he will attract interest from elsewhere. (Northern Echo)
Christian Benteke could be set to leave Crystal Palace this summer, with manager Roy Hodgson ready to listen to offers for the club-record £27million signing. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane says 28-year-old Wales forward Gareth Bale is happy at the club despite being dropped for the La Liga win over Malaga on Sunday. (Metro)
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone believes Antoine Griezmann would be convinced to stay at the club if they beat Arsenal in the Europa League and finish runners-up to Barcelona in the LaLiga title race. The 27-year-old French star was linked with Manchester United last summer. (AS)
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