Football rumours from the media
Kieran Tierney has reportedly been identified as a target for Unai Emery.
What the papers say
Arsenal are set to make an improved £19million offer for Celtic’s Kieran Tierney after having an initial bid rejected, the Daily Mail reports. The Gunners were knocked back with their opening £15million offer but are hopeful of reaching a compromise after Unai Emery identified the 22-year-old as his number-one left-back target, the paper says.
Crystal Palace are considering a bid for Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet, the Daily Mirror says. The 31-year-old is on course to leave Anfield this summer and is available for around £8million, the paper claims. Brighton are also said to be interested in the Belgium international.
Meanwhile, the Magpies could see the departure of several of their top stars following Benitez’s exit, according to The Sun. Ayoze Perez is considering a move back to Spain, while centre-half Fabian Schar and keeper Martin Dubravka could also be open to any approaches, the paper says.
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Players to watch
Mathis Rayan Cherki: Manchester United are weighing up a bid for the 15-year-old Lyon star, the Daily Telegraph claims. The teenager is said to have also attracted interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Juventus, Barcelona and Bayern Munich.
