Paper Talk: Real sure of nabbing Chelsea star; Sanchez exit

Rob McCarthy
Eden Hazard: Wanted by Real Madrid this summer

Eden Hazard: Wanted by Real Madrid this summer

Manchester City have emerged as the favourites to land an Arsenal forward, while Real Madrid are confident of sealing a deal for a Chelsea playmaker, according to Tuesday’s papers.

MAN CITY NEW FAVOURITES TO LAND ARSENAL STAR

Manchester City have taken a surprise lead in the race to sign Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.

Sanchez is out of contract next summer and would be available for a cut-price £50million, with City ready to pay up to land the Chile star.

The Sun claims that a switch to The Etihad would come as a bit of a surprise, however, with Sanchez previously stating that he would prefer to stay in London.

If that were to be the case then Chelsea would be the only club in the capital with the funds to snap up the 28-year-old.

One thing is for sure, it looks as if Sanchez has had enough of Arsenal.

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REAL CONFIDENT OF SEALING HAZARD DEAL

Real Madrid are increasingly confident they will land Chelsea star Eden Hazard in a record-breaking deal this summer, according to reports.

The La Liga giants are ready to smash the £100m barrier to land the Belgium star and it is thought that Hazard is tempted by the switch.

However, Chelsea are ready to offer the 26-year-old a new deal, worth around £300,000-a-week, to try to keep him out of the clutches of Real, according to a report in the Daily Mirror.

AND THE REST

Crystal Palace have made the first move to land Stoke full-back Glen Johnson on a free this summer (The Sun)

Former Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka could be set for a swift return to the game by taking charge of the Algeria national team (The Sun)

Napoli defender Elseid Hysaj is wanted in the Premier League with Manchester United and Arsenal leading the chase for his signature (The Sun)

Liverpool, Tottenham and Chelsea target Youri Tielemans could be on his way to Monaco in the summer (The Sun)

Antoine Griezmann is being offered a huge new deal to stay at Atletico Madrid – and deliver a shattering blow to Manchester United chief Jose Mourinho (Daily Mirror)

Manchester City are chasing Barcelona defender Marc Cucurella. The 18-year-old has yet to sign a new contract with the reigning La Liga champions (Daily Mirror)

AC Milan have confirmed that they have held talks with Barcelona over signing Gerard Deulofeu on a permanent deal (Daily Mirror)

Arsenal have offered a permanent contract to Chilean trialist Marcelo Allende (Daily Mirror)

West Ham joint-owners David Sullivan and David Gold are looking to sell part of their stake in the club, but both want to stay on the board (Daily Express)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will only entertain offers from Barcelona or Real Madrid, says Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke (Daily Mail)

Watford are giving a trial to former Arsenal defender Tyrell Robinson (Daily Mail)

Everton boss Ronald Koeman wants to sign out-of-favour 27-year-old Southampton defender Cuco Martina (Daily Star)

Arsenal are ready to make a move for James Rodriguez this summer – having missed out on the Real Madrid star twice in the past (Daily Star)

Manchester United will listen to offers for winger Adnan Januzaj this summer (Daily Telegraph)