What the papers say
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is eyeing a move for Chelsea defender . The Times reports Ancelotti is keen to add the 22-year-old to Everton’s list of recent additions – Allan, Abdoulaye Doucoure and James Rodriguez.
In order to help facilitate the move and claw back some money from their spending spree, the paper says Ancelotti is willing to let a number of players leave. In particular, the club is keen to take offers for Iceland midfielder and England midfielder .
According to The Guardian, Manchester City are preparing to make a play for Atletico Madrid defender , should Napoli refuse to budge on their £73.2m asking price for . Although Koulibaly is a priority for the club, City bosses are unwilling to pay that much for the centre-back and are actively exploring alternatives, including Gimenez and Sevilla’s .
Manchester United are believed to be weighing up a move for Atalanta winger . The Manchester Evening News says United are one of a number of clubs to have approached Atalanta about the 18-year-old after he became the youngest player in history to score in his Serie A debut during Atalanta’s 7-1 win over Udinese last season.
Social media round-up
Liverpool leaving Bayern Munich ‘angry’ over Thiago Alcantara transfer delay | #LFC #MUFC https://t.co/Q4X1w4hNEO pic.twitter.com/5cpoICE1Xi
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) September 17, 2020
Leeds complete £1.3m Crysencio Summerville transfer as 18-year-old winger joins from Feyenoord https://t.co/d6YOzoZrZO
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) September 16, 2020
Players to watch
: Leicester City are on the verge of claiming the 23-year-old winger from Roma, according to The Telegraph.
: The Evening Standard reports Arsenal are seeking a £1.5m deal for the Dijon goalkeeper.
: The East Anglian Daily Times says Birmingham City have engaged in talks with Ipswich Town about a £2.5m deal for the 26-year-old striker.
