Wednesday Football Gossip

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Wednesday News (August 26 2015)

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are on the brink of signing Russian striker Alexander Kokorin. The Dynamo Moscow striker has been linked with Paris St Germain, Manchester United and Zenit.

Nicolas Gaitan has rejected a move to Al-Ahli in favour of a transfer to Manchester United. The Argentinian winger has been tipped to be the man to replace Angel Di Maria at Old Trafford.

Chelsea are confident they can complete a £110m double swoop for John Stones and Paul Pogba before the end of the transfer window.

Arsenal and Liverpool are ready to pounce on a deal for Jakub Blaszczykowski after reports claimed he is ready to quit Borussia Dortmund.

Besiktas are close to confirming a deal for Manchester United flop Victor Valdes.

DAILY MAIL

Everton have set their sights on Tottenham defender Federico Fazio, tabling a £5m bid for the Spurs centre-half.

Chelsea have targeted Zenit St Petersburg defender Ezequiel Garay as an alternative to Everton's John Stones. The Argentinian defender has been looking for a move away from Russia with Valencia and Roma among the clubs to have shown an interest.

Lewis Grabban, a reported target for Bournemouth, went AWOL from Norwich's team hotel after Canaries manager Alex Neil told him he was a substitute for their Capital One Cup tie with Rotherham.

Everton are discussing a move for Partick Thistle defender Jack Hendry, 20 and hope to iron out work permit issues with Ramiro Funes Mori from River Plate.

Tottenham will table a third offer for Saido Berahino after their latest bid was rejected on Tuesday.

John Stones has handed in a transfer request at Everton.

Watford have opened talks with Rennes over a possible £8m move for Abdoulaye Doucoure.

David Moyes and Real Sociedad are hopeful of closing a deal for Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi.



THE SUN

Leeds United are looking to sign Leicester City defender Liam Moore with Uwe Rosler watching the centre-back play in Tuesday's 4-1 victory against Bury.

Everton are making plans to sell John Stones despite denials he is set to leave the club with Chelsea set to make a fourth bid of around £33m.

Enner Valencia has blasted West Ham, claiming they have forgotten he is injured.

Mario Balotelli has re-joined AC Milan on a season-long loan.

West Brom have rejected a £22m Tottenham bid for Saido Berahino.

Tottenham are ready to loan out forgotten defender DeAndre Yedin.

Aston Villa are set to swoop for Wolves centre-back Kortney Hause.

Norwich boss Alex Neil is targeting Marseille defender Nicolas Nkoulou.

Charlton could move for former Liverpool and Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant.

Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk is hoping to make his move from Celtic to Southampton by the end of the week.

Dwight Gayle is keen on a move from Crystal Palace to Norwich but the Canaries are baulking at the £10m price tag.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham winger Erik Lamela is in talks with Inter Milan, his father and agent has confirmed.

West Brom are lining up QPR striker Charlie Austin to replace Saido Berahino.

Virgil van Dijk is ready to quit Celtic for the Premier League - but he won't be joining Arsenal.

West Ham are desperately trying to seal a deal for Juventus striker Simone Zaza to stave off a major striker crisis.

DAILY MIRROR

West Ham believe they can get a deal for Juventus' Italy international Simone Zaza done before the weekend. Slaven Bilic wants Zaza, 24, on a season loan with a view to an £11.5m transfer.

Wolves have slapped an incredible £14m price tag on Benik Afobe to try to scare off Norwich.

John Stones and Saido Berehino have been warned they are risking their England futures if they leave for Chelsea and Tottenham.

Louis van Gaal believes he is building a squad at Manchester United capable of winning the Champions League.

Jesus Navas is determined to keep his Manchester City place even if Kevin de Bruyne is signed.

Juan Cuadrado has vowed to help Juventus retain their Serie A title as his loan switch from Chelsea moved closer.

Tottenham are refusing to give up on Southampton's Victor Wanyama.

Aaron Ramsey says Arsenal are not about to throw away their title challenge after a stuttering start.

Aston Villa are in talks to sign Roma's attacking midfielder Adem Ljajic.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Zenit St Petersburg will resist any attempt by Chelsea to sign Ezequiel Garay if they pursue the central defender as an alternative to John Stones.