Here’s a round-up of all the football gossip and transfer stories from Monday’s papers…
Real Madrid have accepted defeat in the race to name Mauricio Pochettino their new manager following Zinedine Zidane’s resignation last week. (Mail)
Rangers are keen on signing Liverpool starlet Ovie Ejaria. Steven Gerrard wants to bring the 20-year-old winger to Ibrox following his appointment as manager. (Sun)
Alisson, the Roma and Brazil goalkeeper, will reject a move to Liverpool in order to seal a switch to Real Madrid. (Mail)
Marco Silva wants to make Jamaal Lascelles, the Newcastle captain, his first signing since being appointed Everton boss. A bid of £30m is being prepared for the centre-back. (Sun)
Bayern Munich will scout Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford throughout the World Cup. (Sun)
Liverpool remain hopeful of completing the signing of Nabil Fekir, the Lyons forward, but reports of talks with his agent on Sunday were premature. (Liverpool Echo)
Davy Klaassen is likely to leave Everton this summer and Besiktas are interested in signing him on an initial loan deal. (Sky Sports)
Watford are close to sealing the £8.7m signing of Adam Masina, the 24-year-old Bologna left-back. (Watford Observer)
And here are the top talkSPORT.com stories:
Manchester United FC transfer news: Shakhtar Donetsk star Fred to complete medical on Monday ahead of £52m move
‘It is no secret I will leave’ – Xherdan Shaqiri states desire to stay in Premier League as he looks for move away from Stoke City
Liverpool FC transfer blow: Barcelona president declares Ousmane Dembele is not for sale
Transfer rumours: Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City to do battle for Fiorentina star Federico Chiesa
West Ham United transfer news: Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere wanted by Manuel Pellegrini – reports
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