Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Thursday’s newspapers and online…
Tottenham’s star playmakerChristian Eriksen is a target for Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with the French giants ready to make a £100millio bid for the 26-year-old Dane. (Daily Express)
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is reportedly keen to force through a move to Real Madrid. Reports in Spain suggest Courtois is pushing to return to Madrid, where some of his family are still based, on a free transfer. Real are said to be looking for a new shot-stopper. (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea’s N’Golo Kante wants to stay at the club even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. The 27-year-old French midfielder is being eyed up by Paris Saint-Germain, but he seen by the Blues as intrinsic to their future plans – FULL STORY HERE
Manchester United are set to open new contract talks with Marcus Rashford in a bid to secure the 20-year-old striker’s long-term future at Old Trafford. (Daily Star)
Anthony Martial has grown unhappy with his diminishing role at Man United this season and has been linked with an exit, but manager Jose Mourinho is planning to use the French forward in a more central role next term if he remains at Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)
The Red Devils have prioritised signing Juventus left-back Alex Sandro to replace Luke Shaw next season. Matteo Darmian’s potential move to Juventus could enable United to negotiate a deal for 27-year-old Sandro. (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea have put a price tag of £10m on Dutch midfielder Marco van Ginkel. The 25-year-old has played just 11 minutes of Premier League football in five years with the Blues. (Football.London)
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez wants written guarantees from the Magpies about his future transfer budget and powers as they try to tie him to a new contract. The Spanish coach has been linked with the Arsenal and Napoli jobs. (Daily Mirror)
Burnley are lining up a £6million bid for Bristol City’s Joe Bryan. The 24-year-old is a top target for the Clarets this summer due to his versatility in playing left-back or in midfield. (Daily Telegraph)
Southampton are considering a summer bid for Celtic’s Tom Rogic. The Australian’s performances for Celtic have caught Saints’ attention, with club officials watching him last Sunday in Celtic’s 5-0 win over Rangers. (Daily Record)
West Brom are reportedly looking to approach Dean Smith and Michael Appleton as they step up their search for a head coach. Smith has attracted attention for his work at Walsall and Brentford, while Leicester City No.2 Appleton is highly regarded at the Hawthorns. West Brom are said to be keen to appoint a new manager in the next fortnight. (Daily Mail)
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Liverpool go through to Champions League final:
Roma 4-2 Liverpool (6-7 on agg): Jurgen Klopp’s men to face Real Madrid in Champions League final despite late Italian onslaught
PLAYER RATINGS: Jurgen Klopp’s finalists rated and slated after shakey nioght in Rome
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard leads the mass praise for the Reds who book their place in the Champions League final
‘From doubters to believers’ – Liverpool fans and former players rejoice as Reds book place in Champions League final
Transfer latest:
Chelsea are reportedly considering making a bid for Anthony Martial this summer, if Manchester United cannot convince the French forward to stay
Real Madrid will swoop for Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois if they cannot prise David De Gea out of Manchester United
AC Milan are ready to pounce for Arsenal contract rebel Jack Wilshere this summer, according to reports in Italy
Marouane Fellaini believes Manchester United made a mistake in not offering him a contract extension sooner, leaving the midfielder in a “strong position”
Chelsea could offload out-of-favour defender David Luiz to Napoli this summer in exchange for centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has told defenders Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind they can leave the club this summer, according to reports
Chelsea ready to bring £31m Germany starlet to Stamford Bridge this summer
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