Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Mikel Arteta is reportedly close to becoming the new Arsenal manager, the former Gunners midfielder and captain taking over from Arsene Wenger, after productive talks. (The Independent)
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has apparently been left disappointed by the club’s “token gesture”, after being contacted about the role – FULL STORY
Mauricio Pochettino is happy at Tottenham Hotspur and will reject any advances made by Chelsea this summer. (Daily Star)
Marco Silva is still wanted by Everton to replace Sam Allardyce, who is set to be dismissed from the Goodison Park hotseat – FULL STORY
Manchester United are willing to spend £40million on bringing Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld to Old Trafford – FULL STORY
The Red Devils are also plotting a move to sign Nottingham Forest’s 16-year-old left-back Matthew Bondswell. (The Sun)
Manchester City are leading the chase for Leicester defender Harry Maguire. A bidding war could break out for the 25-year-old, with a hist of Premier League clubs keen. (Daily Mirror)
Man City are also said to be in pole position to sign Northern Ireland centre-back Jonny Evans, who can leave West Brom for just £3million this summer following the Baggies relegation from the Premier League. (Daily Mirror)
Liverpool are set to sign another Chelsea youngster on a free transfer, after 20-year-old midfielder Isaac Christie-Davies was not awarded a new contract at Stamford Bridge. (ESPN)
Arsenal are facing a fight to sign Nice midfielder Jean-Michael Seri, who was a long-term target of the outgoing manager Arsene Wenger. The Gunners are still keen to sign the Ligue 1 player, but Chelsea are also reportedly interested in the 26-year-old – FULL STORY
Former England boss Steve McClaren is due to be announced as the new manager of Championship side Queens Park Rangers, succeeding Ian Holloway who was sacked last week. (Daily Mail)
Here are the latest talkSPORT.com headlines:
Ray Wilkins: FA Cup final to feature tribute to late Chelsea and Manchester United great
Mauricio Pochettino moving to Chelsea would be worse than Sol Campbell leaving Spurs fro Arsenal according to Tony Cascarino
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is a fantastic role model after his amazing journey from the Scottish third devision to the Champions League final, says Scotland boss Alex McLeish
Liverpool plot audacious move for Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma
West Ham target Burnley’s England goalkeeper Tom Heaton as next number one
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola named LMA Premier League Manager of the Year
Brighton and Hove Albion FC news: Chris Hughton signs new deal after terrific season in the Premier League
Liverpool FC news: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain gives young fan tickets to Champions League final
Rangers FC transfer news: Latest on links with Steven Gerrard’s former Liverpool team-mate
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