Tottenham desperate to beat Arsenal to 19-year-old French wonderkid
PLUS: Arsenal will be scouting Dynamo Kiev's £15m-rated 24-year-old centre back Aleksandar Dragovic when the Ukrainian side take on Everton on Thursday
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Just 10 games to go now in the Premier League run-in, and all eyes are on the title race, the chase for the European spots and the battle to avoid relegation.
Well, not quite all eyes. Those busy bee agents will already have an eye on the summer transfer window, as will every single manager up and down the country as they plan for next season.
It seems likely that plenty of teams will be in the market this summer. Manchester United continue to rebuild under Louis van Gaal, Arsenal might need an actual defensive midfielder, while Manchester City are never too far from a deal.
Here are the latest transfer bits and pieces from the Daily Mirror and today's newspapers:
Top stories from today's Daily Mirror
Liverpool are scouting Lazio's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson.
AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy says he is "gratified" by reports linking him with a move to Arsenal.
Newcastle are chasing Levante's Spanish midfielder Victor Camarasa and plotting a £5million summer move.
Vincent Kompany was dropped for Manchester City's game against Leicester after an alleged dressing-room meltdown during their preceding defeat to Liverpool. Defender Kompany was involved in a hald-time confrontation with midfielder Fernandinho, which left team-mates fearing they would come to blows.
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Just 10 games to go now in the Premier League run-in, and all eyes are on the title race, the chase for the European spots and the battle to avoid relegation.
Well, not quite all eyes. Those busy bee agents will already have an eye on the summer transfer window, as will every single manager up and down the country as they plan for next season.
It seems likely that plenty of teams will be in the market this summer. Manchester United continue to rebuild under Louis van Gaal, Arsenal might need an actual defensive midfielder, while Manchester City are never too far from a deal.
Here are the latest transfer bits and pieces from the Daily Mirror and today's newspapers:
Top stories from today's Daily Mirror
Liverpool are scouting Lazio's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson.
AC Milan forward Stephan El Shaarawy says he is "gratified" by reports linking him with a move to Arsenal.
Newcastle are chasing Levante's Spanish midfielder Victor Camarasa and plotting a £5million summer move.
Vincent Kompany was dropped for Manchester City's game against Leicester after an alleged dressing-room meltdown during their preceding defeat to Liverpool. Defender Kompany was involved in a hald-time confrontation with midfielder Fernandinho, which left team-mates fearing they would come to blows.
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Vincent Kompany: The Manchester City captain was involved in a dressing room bust-up
West Ham will face a battle to land their number one target David Moyes - if they part with Sam Allardyce in the summer. Real Sociedad boss Moyes is now ahead of ex-Hammers defender Slaven Bilic in the pecking order because of his experience as a Premier League manager but is thought to prefer staying in Spain next season.
Tottenham are increasingly confident of hanging onto captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris - even if they miss out on the Champions League once more.
Transfer stories from other newspapers and websites
Tottenham have invited Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot’srepresentatives to visit the club facilities in a bid to convince the highly-rated 19-year-old to join them in the summer. Arsenal have also consistently been linked to the youngster. (France Football)
Wolfsburg have told Manchester United they can sign former Chelsea man Kevin De Bruyne for a deal worth £30million - but only in 2016 as club boss Dieter Hecking insists the player will remain at the Bundesliga outfit for at least another season. (Daily Express)
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West Ham will face a battle to land their number one target David Moyes - if they part with Sam Allardyce in the summer. Real Sociedad boss Moyes is now ahead of ex-Hammers defender Slaven Bilic in the pecking order because of his experience as a Premier League manager but is thought to prefer staying in Spain next season.
Tottenham are increasingly confident of hanging onto captain and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris - even if they miss out on the Champions League once more.
Transfer stories from other newspapers and websites
Tottenham have invited Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Adrien Rabiot’srepresentatives to visit the club facilities in a bid to convince the highly-rated 19-year-old to join them in the summer. Arsenal have also consistently been linked to the youngster. (France Football)
Wolfsburg have told Manchester United they can sign former Chelsea man Kevin De Bruyne for a deal worth £30million - but only in 2016 as club boss Dieter Hecking insists the player will remain at the Bundesliga outfit for at least another season. (Daily Express)
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Manchester United bound? Wolfsburg man Kevin De Bruyne is a target for Louis van Gaal
Arsenal will be watching closely when Everton take on Dynamo Kiev on Thursday - the Gunners scouts will be assessing the Ukrainian side's £15m-rated 24-year-old centre back Aleksandar Dragovic. Borussia Dortmund and West Ham are also tracking the defender. (Metro)
Liverpool could be frustrated in their attempts to sign Genoa's 22-year-old keeperMattia Perin, who has admitted he is tempted by a switch to Inter Milan. "Inter are a great team, it would be difficult for me to refuse them," he said. (Talksport)
Middlesbrough have made an extraordinary £12million offer for Blackburn hotshot Jordan Rhodes. (The Sun)
Southampton boss Ronaldo Koeman is preparing for a second exodus of players this summer. Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, defenders Nathaniel Clyne and Toby Alderweireld and striker Jay Rodriguez are all eying moves. (The Sun)
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Arsenal will be watching closely when Everton take on Dynamo Kiev on Thursday - the Gunners scouts will be assessing the Ukrainian side's £15m-rated 24-year-old centre back Aleksandar Dragovic. Borussia Dortmund and West Ham are also tracking the defender. (Metro)
Liverpool could be frustrated in their attempts to sign Genoa's 22-year-old keeperMattia Perin, who has admitted he is tempted by a switch to Inter Milan. "Inter are a great team, it would be difficult for me to refuse them," he said. (Talksport)
Middlesbrough have made an extraordinary £12million offer for Blackburn hotshot Jordan Rhodes. (The Sun)
Southampton boss Ronaldo Koeman is preparing for a second exodus of players this summer. Midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin, defenders Nathaniel Clyne and Toby Alderweireld and striker Jay Rodriguez are all eying moves. (The Sun)
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Rafael scored a superb 30-yard lob as Manchester United's under 21 side beat Tottenham's on Tuesday night, but the defender's Old Trafford future is still under threat as he has not convinced boss Louis van Gaal. (Daily Mail)
Rafael scored a superb 30-yard lob as Manchester United's under 21 side beat Tottenham's on Tuesday night, but the defender's Old Trafford future is still under threat as he has not convinced boss Louis van Gaal. (Daily Mail)
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