Here’s a round-up of all the top football headlines and transfer-related gossip from Wednesday’s newspapers and online…
Chelsea must pay £7m to release Maurizio Sarri from his Napoli contract, due to a clause in his deal with the Serie A club. This clause expires on Thursday. (Times)
Arsenal are considering a move for Sampdoria’s Lucas Torreira. The 22-year-old midfielder, who is in line to represent Uruguay at this summer’s World Cup, has a £21m release clause in his contract. (Mirror)
Manchester United will make a bid worth around £122m for Gareth Bale, the Real Madrid and Wales forward. (AS)
Manchester City will break their transfer record to sign Riyad Mahrez, the Algeria winger, from Leicester. The fee is reported to be £60m. (Sun)
Barcelona defender Marlon Santos is the subject of interest from West Ham. The Hammers are reportedly in talks with Barca over a permanent deal for the Brazil centre-back. (Mundo Deportivo)
Manuel Pellegrini also wants to bring Genoa defender Armando Izzo to the London Stadium this summer. (Sky Sports)
And here are the top talkSPORT.com stories:
Harry Redknapp blasts Raheem Sterling over gun tattoo
Redknapp also went onto say he thinks Gareth Bale would be a ‘great asset for every top six club’
SISU have no plans to sell Coventry City after promotion to League One
Real Madrid ready to pip Arsenal to signing of Atletico Madrid star Jose Gimenez
Tottenham Hpotspur have rejected several offers from AC Milan for Dembele
Napoli midfielder Jorginho agrees personal terms ahead of potential move to Manchester City
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