Transfer gossip: Gerrard wants Liverpool starlet at Rangers, Man City rival Tottenham for Dutch star, Morata to leave …
Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Signs of a managerial shuffle in the Serie A could herald the departure of Antonio Conte from Chelsea – Napoli have reportedly held talks with Carlo Ancelotti, seemingly paving the way for current boss Maurizio Sarri to take over at Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
Conte is considering taking a break from football if he is sacked by the Blues. (Daily Telegraph)
Meanwhile, Chelsea’s £58million striker Alvaro Morata could leave Stamford Bridge after one season, with AC Milan and former club Juventus keeping tabs. The 25-year-old apparently wants to return to Italy after a difficult season and Milan are reported to have approached the Blues over a possible loan with a permanent option. (Daily Mirror)
New Rangers manager Steven Gerrard is planning a raid on former club Liverpool, and wants to sign 18-year-old Welsh striker Ben Woodburn on loan. (Daily Express)
Mikel Arteta looks set to stay at Manchester City for the time being, after Unai Emery emerged as Arsene Wenger’s likely successor. The former Arsenal player, 36, is expected to be offered a two-year contract to remain part of Pep Gurdiola’s coaching team. (Daily Mail)
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is plotting a move for 18-year-old Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt, who is also a target for Tottenham. (The Guardian)
Arsenal are plotting a summer swoop for Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, who was a target for Paris Saint-Germain. Former PSG boss Emery tried to sign the Ivory Coast midfielder in January, and Nice have reportedly put a £35million price tag on the 26-year-old. (Daily Mail)
The Gunners are also close to signing Barcelona’s 15-year-old defender Joel Lopez. (Goal)
Manchester United are willing to listen to offers for Anthony Martial, but are not keen to sell the 22-year-old French winger to a Premier League rival. (Daily Mail)
New West Ham manager Manuel Pellegrini will be handed a £75million summer transfer kitty following his appointment at the London Stadium. (Daily Mirror)
Brighton have agreed a contract for PSG’s 17-year-old centre-back Moussa Sissako. (RMC)
Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez is confident defender Jamaal Lascelles, 24, will stay at St James’ Park this summer, despite interest from some of the top six clubs, including Liverpool. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Barcelona reportedly remain confident Antoine Griezmann will sign for them this summer, despite recent reports claiming he has committed his future to Atletico Madrid – FULL STORY
Here are the latest talkSPORT.com headlines:
EXCLUSIVE – West Ham defender James Collins was NOT told of his release before hearing of his fate via email, a former Hammers team-mate tells talkSPORT
EXCLUSIVE – Jurgen Klopp won’t change philosophy for Champions League final against Real Madrid, says legend John Barnes
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United set for bidding war over Napoli star Kalidou Koulibaly
Danny Welbeck linked with move to Besiktas
Lyon president has insisted Liverpool target Nabil Fekir wants to stay put
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