Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say

Paris Saint-Germain manager Thomas Tuchel wants Marcus Rashford next season, according to The Independent. The German thinks England “don’t realise how good a player Rashford actually is”, though Manchester United value their 22-year-old forward at more than £100 million. The newspaper reports Tuchel would be willing to pay as he is a fan of Rashford’s versatility and directness.

Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg wants out at Southampton and north London appears likely to be his new home, reports the Evening Standard. The paper says the 24-year-old has told Saints he wants to be part of a larger club and Tottenham is his destination. Spurs, who will have to compete with Ajax for the midfielder, think they can drive down Southampton’s current £35m price tag by including Kyle Walker-Peters as part of the deal.

Nathangelo Markelo
Nathangelo Markelo may be leaving Everton on loan (Dave Howarth/PA)

The Daily Express, which cites Sky Sports, says Liverpool are close to extending the contract of Dejan Lovren. The Reds are happy to move the 31-year-old on but have struggled to secure a deal after refusing to drop their price. It is now reported that Liverpool could take up their option to keep the centre-back at Anfield for a further year, by extending his current deal to 2022.

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Players to watch

Sam Nicholson: Bristol Rovers are favourites to sign the 25-year-old after he left MSL side Colorado Rapids, reports the Daily Record.

Pedro Porro: Manchester City’s 20-year-old Spanish right-back is being closely monitored by Sporting Lisbon, according to Portugal’s A Bola.

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