Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Luis Enrique could be dealt a blow to his hopes of becoming the next Arsenal manager, as the club are reluctant to pay as much as Arsene Wenger’s £8.5million-a-year deal. Former Barcelona boss Enrique reportedly wants a deal worth £15million a year. (Daily Mail)
Chelsea are considering a summer bid for Anthony Martial if Manchester United cannot convince him to stay. Juventus and Tottenham have also shown an interest in the 22-year-old French forward, although Jose Mourinho would prefer to keep him at United. (Daily Telegraph)
Chelsea defender David Luiz could move to Napoli in the summer if Rafael Benitez leaves Newcastle to take over as manager. Brazilian Luiz, who has fallen out of favour with Antonio Conte, could leave Stamford Bridge to be reunited with another former Blues boss. Benitez is said to be among the front-runners to potentially replace Maurizio Sarri at Napoli in the summer. (The Sun)
Meanwhile, the Blues are also reportedly preparing to cough up £31million for German starlet Benjamin Henrichs. Bayer Leverkusen are resigned to losing the 21-year-old full-back, who has a get-out clause in the two-year contract he signed last summer. (The Sun)
England’s medical team fear Harry Kane has jeopardised his chance to be in peak fitness at this summer’s World Cup by rushing back to action with Tottenham. (The Times)
Manchester United defenders Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind have both been told that they are free to leave Old Trafford this summer, with Jose Mourinho on the hunt for two new full-backs this summer. (The Times)
Red Devils centre-back Eric Bailly is also concerned about his future at the club after being frozen out by manager Mourinho this season. (Daily Mirror)
United are said to be leading the race for Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, as Barcelona deem the 23-year-old Serbian is too expensive. (Mundo)
Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan has played down speculation linking him to Chelsea and Manchester United by committing his future to the Serie A club. (Daily Mail)
The agent of Napoli midfielder Jorginho has confirmed there has been interest in the player, with Man United and Man City linked to the 26-year-old. (Manchester Evening News)
Juventus are leading the chase for Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin, according to reports. The Gunners star is also wanted by Chelsea and Manchester United, but it is claimed the Italian giants are in talks over a £44million deal for the Spaniard this summer – FULL STORY HERE
Tottenham could bid for former Germany Under-21 star Leonardo Bittencourt this summer, according to reports. German media suggest Spurs are interested in the 24-year-old, with Monaco and Hoffenheim also thought to be monitoring him. (The Sun)
Spanish forward Gerard Deulofeu has hinted that he could make a permanent switch to Watford after admitting that his Barcelona future is in doubt. (Mundo Deportivo)
West Brom are reportedly keen on a move for Everton boss Sam Allardyce, should he leave his current post at the end of the season. The Baggies have made preliminary enquiries about former England boss Allardyce, who is under contract at Goodison Park until 2019 but is unpopular with some fans. (Daily Mail)
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Arsenal report: Manchester United assistant Rui Faria a shock candidate to replace Arsene Wenger as manager
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Chelsea transfer news: Kylian Mbappe urges Paris Saint-Germain to sign Blues star N’Golo Kante
Arsenal FC news: Jack Wilshere receives ‘improved offer’ to stay with Gunners
Arsenal FC gossip: Gunners increase interest in Lyon’s £50m winger Nabil Fekir
Chelsea transfer report: Alvaro Morata offered Stamford Bridge escape route by Juventus
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