Today's newspaper gossip: Matic wants to join Mourinho, Arsenal make £25m for Mahrez

Published on: 08 June 2016
Today's newspaper gossip: Matic wants to join Mourinho, Arsenal make £25m for Mahrez
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Midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27, has told incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte he wants to join former Blues manager Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. (Sun)

Arsenal have made a £25m bid for Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez, 25, after several meetings with his representatives. (Tancredi Palmeri, via Daily Express)

Or, the Gunners are not interested in the Algeria international. (Daily Mirror)

Leicester trio Wes Morgan, Kasper Schmeichel and Robert Huth have told striker Jamie Vardy, 29, to turn down a move to Arsenal. (Daily Telegraph)

But Alan Smith, who played for both teams, believes Vardy should follow his lead and move to the north London club. (Talksport)

Leicester have made an £8m offer for Nice midfielder Nampalys Mendy, 23, as they prepare for the possible departure of 25-year-old N'Golo Kante. (Daily Mail)

Tottenham hope to complete the £12m signing of 21-year-old AZ Alkmaar striker Vincent Janssen, the top scorer in the Dutch Eredivisie last season. (Daily Mirror)

Everton will tell centre-back John Stones they will not sell him, despite the 22-year-old being ready to push for a move. (Daily Mirror)

Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 28, says he is happy at the club but an offer from Chelsea is a "big deal" and has to be considered. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

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Newcastle midfielder Moussa Sissoko, 26, wants to leave following their relegation to the Championship and says Arsenal are "the club of my heart".(Foot Mercato via London Evening Standard)

Paris St-Germain will appoint Sevilla boss Unai Emery as their new manager, with the 44-year-old set to replace Laurent Blanc. (Marca)

PSG defender Marquinhos, 22, who has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United, says he is in talks about his future at the French champions. (Daily Express)

Premier League newcomers Middlesbrough have turned down the chance to sign 31-year-old Liverpool centre-back Martin Skrtel, who is now set to join Besiktas. (Northern Echo)

Aston Villa boss Roberto di Matteo wants to sign a striker and may move for Dwight Gayle if Crystal Palace make the 25-year-old available. (Birmingham Mail)

The best of social media

Wales forward Gareth Bale tweeted a picture as he enjoyed a few holes of golf with team-mates James Collins and Aaron Ramsey in the build-up to Euro 2016.

Gareth Bale on Twitter

Bale (left) along with Collins (second left) and Aaron Ramsey (right) in picturesque surroundings

And finally

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford's England call-up came as such a surprise he was the only player in the squad without the Three Lions crest on the breast pocket of his official suit. (Sun)

 

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