What the papers say
Chelsea are believed to be prepared to stump up a hefty amount in order to lure away from Manchester United. The Manchester Evening News reports the Blues are willing to offer the 23-year-old goalkeeper, who has starred on loan at Sheffield United, £170,000 a week to secure his services.
Staying with Chelsea, the Daily Mail says the club will also try to sign Barcelona and Germany keeper . Citing a report in Mundo Deportivo, the paper says the Blues are willing to offer Spain international Kepa Arrizabalaga as part of any potential deal.
Current Newcastle manager will reportedly be given a lifeline if potential owner Henry Mauriss gains control of the club. According to the Daily Telegraph, Mauriss, who is the rival bidder to the Saudi Arabia-led consortium trying to buy the club, is willing to allow Bruce a chance to prove himself should his takeover attempt be successful.
Meanwhile the Magpies’ on-loan Austria winger is believed to be having doubts about whether he elects to make his move from Inter Milan permanent. The Chronicle says the 24-year-old is unhappy with his lack of playing time ahead of crunch talks with the club next week.
Social media round-up
Hudson-Odoi 'may consider Chelsea exit' after frustration at warming the bench' https://t.co/upS5AFBSH5
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) July 22, 2020
West Ham take Declan Rice transfer stance after Chelsea explore swap deal https://t.co/0s8N4FKRsY pic.twitter.com/Xgb1NNqkOA
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) July 22, 2020
Players to watch
: Everton have expressed interest in the Southampton midfielder, according to the Liverpool Echo.
: The Paris St Germain goalkeeper, currently on loan at Real Madrid, could soon be on his way to an English club, with Marca reporting the France international has purchased a home in London.
