Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Thursday’s newspapers and online…
Liverpool will not entertain any offers for ‘Egyptian King’ Mohamed Salah this summer. The 25-year-old’s incredible form is said to have once again alerted Real Madrid, but despite a possible value of up to £200million, the Reds want to keep the newly-crowned PFA Player of the Year at Anfield. (Daily Mail)
Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a raid on Manchester City this summer, with the Spanish giants keen to sign Kevin de Bruyne, Leroy Sane, Raheem Sterling and John Stones. (Manchester Evening News)
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has revealed he has had no contact from Arsenal over succeeding Arsene Wenger as manager and is happy to stay with the Spanish club. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, though, is said to be open to a return to the Emirates Stadium. While the 41-year-old is happy in charge of New York City FC, he believes he is ready to coach ‘any side in Europe’. (The Times)
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United could be set for a summer transfer battle to sign Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan. (The Sun)
Manchester United remain interested in Napoli midfielder Jorginho, who is a top target for derby rivals Manchester City. It is thought the 26-year-old’s signature could cost the clubs up to £50million. (Daily Star)
Ryan Sessegnon, the 17-year-old Fulham starlet, is on the radar of Manchester United. Jose Mourinho is said to be on the hunt for a new full-back this summer and Sessegnon is among those United have been watching all season, according to reports. Sessegnon has been named the Championship Player of the Year and Young Player of the Year this season. (The Times)
Meanwhile, United boss Jose Mourinho is reportedly prepared to let Anthony Martial leave the club this summer. (Tuttosport)
The Red Devils will also consider re-signing defender Jonny Evans from West Brom, with the 30-year-old available for £3m if the Baggies get relegated. (The Sun)
Tottenham are plotting a triple swoop of three Portuguese players this summer –with Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins, Southampton right-back Cedric Soares and Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves on their rader. (Daily Mirror)
West Ham will prioritise signing defenders this summer, with Swansea’s Alfie Mawson and Brighton’s Lewis Dunk their top targets. (Daily Star)
The Hammers have also decided against signing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart permanently in the summer. (Metro)
Everton are interested in Swansea City’s South Korea midfielder Ki Sung-yueng. (Sky Sports)
Here are the latest talkSPORT.com headlines:
‘I just can’t see Liverpool not going through’ – Reds legend Graeme Souness confident of Champions League final place
‘I hope we play Real Madrid in the Champions League final’, says Liverpool legend Graeme Souness
Patrick Vieira and Dennis Bergkamp double act would be the ‘perfect’ replacement for Arsene Wenger, says Arsenal legend Sol Campbell
Mohamed Salah is in the same league as Messi and Ronaldo – David Ginola hails Liverpool’s Egyptian King
Tottenham Hotspur FC transfer news: Harry Kane will remain a long-term target for Real Madrid even if Robert Lewandoswki signs this summer
Gareth Bale responds to Bayern Munich links, while Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane hints at Welshman’s exit
Transfer report: Tottenham will demand £40million fee and Luke Shaw if Manchester United go after Danny Rose
Liverpool FC transfer news: Reds star Emre Can set to make decision on his future within the coming days
Transfer gossip: Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool interested in signing Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj – reports
Manchester United FC transfer news: Juventus make contact with representatives over summer move for Anthony Martial
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