What the papers say
Chelsea are weighing up a £65million offer from Barcelona for forward Willian, the Daily Mail says. The Blues are said to prefer the prospect of selling the Manchester United target abroad, rather than to a Premier League rival. Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia and owner Roman Abramovich are said to be meeting to discuss possible departures and signings by new manager Maurizio Sarri this week. Barcelona are reported to have made two previous attempts at grabbing Brazilian Willian, 29.
Nice run out and another win, thanks to the fans again for been brilliant as always ❤️ pic.twitter.com/pV7yhLDjMc
— Jack Grealish (@JackGrealish1) July 21, 2018
Jack Grealish will make it clear to Aston Villa’s owners that he wants to pursue his dreams of Champions League football and join Tottenham, the Daily Telegraph reports. Spurs are said to be ready to make an offer for the 22-year-old attacking midfielder as soon as this week. After a reported £55million takeover by Egyptian billionaire Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens eased Villa’s financial concerns the club will be less inclined to sell their talisman. However ambitious Grealish is said to want out and Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly determined to sign him this summer.
Social media round-up
Jose Mourinho told he must sell before he can make £65million Harry Maguire move |@DiscoMirrorhttps://t.co/F0JbzOdQXW pic.twitter.com/2GqFii87ii
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) July 22, 2018
‘For him, not playing would be a failure…he just wants to play’
Yerry Mina’s agent confirms crunch talks with Barcelona next week amid interest from Everton and Zenithttps://t.co/TdbTurXsgj pic.twitter.com/rTVNtXmDTC
— MailOnline Sport (@MailSport) July 22, 2018
Players to watch
Richarlison: Everton manager Marco Silva remained tight-lipped amid speculation the Toffees are on the verge of a £40m deal for Watford’s Brazilian winger, 21, the Liverpool Echo reports.
Oleksandr Zinchenko: Manchester City’s 21-year-old Ukrainian midfielder prompted questions about his future after admitting he does not know what it holds, the Manchester Evening News reports.
