Transfer rumours and paper review
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Thursday’s newspapers and online…
Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to sign a one-year contract extension as Manchester City manager before the end of this season. (Daily Mirror)
The Citizens boss is said to be targeting three new signings in the summer. (Daily Telegraph)
One of those players could be 20-year-old Sao Paulo defender Militao, who is valued at £20million. (Daily Mail)
Anthony Martial will seek assurances over his future at Manchester United after rejecting the offer of a five-year contract at the club. (The Times)
The Red Devils are said to bedetermined to keep hold of Marcus Rashford, following reports he is unhappy about his lack of starts this season. (ESPN)
Meanwhile, United have reportedly sent scouts to watch Swansea defender Alfie Mawson, 23, after his call-up to the England team. (The Sun)
Brazilian winger Willian has insisted he is happy at Chelsea, amid interest from Premier League rivals Manchester United. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea midfielder Danny Drinkwater will consider his future at the club at the end of the season. (The Guardian)
Man United and Tottenham are among the clubs interested in Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand. Everton and Newcastle are also reportedly keen on the 28-year-old England international. (The Sun)
Tottenham and West Ham have been linked with a summer move for Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes, 24. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea and Manchester City have both been linked with an interest in Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri. The 26-year-old Ivory Coast international has a €40m (£34.8m) release clause. (L’Equipe)
Newcastle are keen to sign Kenedy in a permanent deal this summer after impressing on loan from Chelsea. However the Magpies will face competition from Tottenham, Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain for the 22-year-old Brazilian winger. (Northern Echo)
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