Football rumours from the media
Ivan Perisic and Anthony Martial are the subject of transfer rumours.
What the papers say
Manchester United are keen to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic before they let Anthony Martial leave, the Daily Mirror reports. United want at least £70million for Martial, the paper says, and want him to move abroad rather than to a Premier League rival. The side are under pressure to bring in a replacement for the 22-year-old before letting him go, with Croatia World Cup star Perisic the top of their list, the paper adds.
Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld is still Jose Mourinho’s top choice for a new centre-half this summer, according to the Independent. United have been looking at other options, the paper says, but still believe a deal for the 29-year-old could be done.
Chelsea officials have travelled to Italy for new talks with Juventus over defender Daniele Rugani, according to The Times. The 23-year-old has been a target for the Blues for much of the summer but the club are reluctant to meet his £40million valuation, the paper reports.
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Billy Arce: Brighton are reportedly closing in on a deal for the Ecuadorian forward. The Sun says the player – one of Ecuador’s brightest prospects – is in advanced talks with the Seagulls and is gearing up to sign a four-year contract.
