Paper Talk: Rashford wanted in La Liga; Evans to Spurs

Jose Mourinho has set his sights on Neymar, while Tottenham could sign Jonny Evans for just £3million in the summer, all in the papers.

 

SPURS NEW SUITORS FOR EVANS

The Telegraph claim Tottenham are ready to trigger the release clause in Jonny Evans’ contract if West Brom, as expected, are relegated to the Championship.

Alan Pardew’s men are cut adrift at the foot of the table and look destined for the drop, which means Northern Ireland international Evans will be available for just £3million.

Arsenal and Manchester City are also tracking Evans, 30, but Spurs have emerged as new favourites to sign Evans as Mauricio Pochettino lines up a replacement for Toby Alderweireld, who looks set to leave this summer.

 

AND THE REST

Real Madrid have added Manchester United fringe striker Marcus Rashford to their wanted list (Sport)

Man Utd are preparing to launch a shock bid for Neymar and they are ready to offer Paul Pogba to get their hands on the Brazilian (Diario Gol)

Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 36, will sign a deal worth $1.5m (£1m) with LA Galaxy until the end of the 2019 season after leaving Manchester United. (Sports Illustrated)

There are concerns at Manchester United over the state of mind of France midfielder Paul Pogba, 25, and 29-year-old Chile winger Alexis Sanchez, with manager Jose Mourinho facing a struggle to revitalise the players. (Telegraph)

Manchester United insiders fear £505k a week star Alexis Sanchez is not a team player and will never fit in at Old Trafford. Sanchez admitted he is “psychologically and emotionally exhausted” amid his Manchester United struggles. (The Sun)

Tom Rogic has yet to give Celtic a decision on his future. (Daily Record)

Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has admitted he should have got a red card for a costly foul on England’s David Platt back in 1993. (The Sun)

Argentina could be on a collision course with Manchester City over Sergio Aguero’s fitness. (The Sun)

Juventus will not move for Arsenal’s Spain full-back Hector Bellerin, 23, as they are confident of signing 28-year-old Italian defender Matteo Darmian from Manchester United. (Goal)

Gunners striker Lucas Perez, 29, wants to return to the Premier League side after a disappointing loan spell at Deportivo La Coruna. The Spaniard has been mocked by fans after a disappointing season at the La Liga side. (Independent)

Atletico Madrid and Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak says he is unsure if he will remain at the club next season. Arsenal are keen on the 25-year-old as a replacement for 35-year-old former Czech Republic international Petr Cech. (London Evening Standard)

Chelsea’s Argentine goalkeeper Willy Caballero, 36, will remain at the club until June 2019, but 25-year-old Thibaut Courtois could still leave. Belgium international Courtois is out of contract at the end of next season. (Goal)

Former Italy midfielder Andrea Pirlo could be given his first coaching role with the national team if either Carlo Ancelotti or Antonio Conte take over as manager. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia)

Chelsea star Olivier Giroud has revealed he is frustrated by his lack of goals so far this season. (Daily Star)

Gareth Southgate is set to snub Harry Kane by making Jordan Henderson England’s World Cup captain. (Daily Express)

Fulham’s Ryan Sessegnon has been told he won’t be a late wild-card call-up for the World Cup this summer. (Mirror)

Jurgen Klopp has revealed he watched his first game as a manager four times in one night. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain want Juventus coach Massimiliano Allegri to replace Unai Emery at the end of the season. (ESPN)

Former Swansea boss Paul Clement will become the new Reading manager. (Telegraph)

Eight-time Olympic champion Usain Bolt will train with Bundesliga side Borussia Dortmund in a session that is open to the public. (Yahoo Sports)

Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook, 21, will win £17,000 for his grandfather if he plays for England against the Netherlands or Italy. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Stoke’s 29-year-old Dutch defender Erik Pieters has apologised for breaking a curfew and going to a night club the evening before Stoke’s match with Everton last weekend. (Stoke Sentinel)

Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb, 36, has revealed he will retire at the end of the season after the Belarusian rejoined BATE Borisov for a fifth time. (Sun)