Chelsea close in on deal to sign Sporting Lisbon star Dario Essugo – Paper Talk
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Dario Essugo.
Mikel Arteta is considering throwing Ben White straight back into the Arsenal squad – just days after returning to full training following a knee operation.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are reportedly only willing to let William Saliba join Real Madrid if the Spanish giants cough up a record-breaking fee for a defender.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Harry Kane is keeping tight-lipped on reports that he could be set for a shock return to the Premier League next year due to a release clause in his contract.
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Sky Sports’ Paul Merson jokes that if Harry Kane were to return to the Premier League it could be to Tottenham Hotspur’s arch-rivals Arsenal!
Alan Smith has told Alf-Inge Haaland to ‘get back in his box’ after he aimed a dig at Arsenal following their recent 5-1 win over Manchester City.
Kyle Bartley was sent off for raising an arm into the face of an opponent after tempers flared following West Brom’s dramatic late win against Sheffield Wednesday.
Manchester United outcast Antony was named man of the match for the second successive game as he netted his first goal for loan side Real Betis.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Roy Keane and Ian Wright have found themselves at odds over Marcus Rashford’s loan spell at Aston Villa from Manchester United.
Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to sign sought-after Swedish midfielder Hugo Larsson.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Noel Gallagher was spotted in the stands at the Gaughan Group Stadium to watch Man City beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.
SUNDAY RECORD
Rangers boss Philippe Clement says he won’t prioritise the Scottish Cup – because he hasn’t given up on winning the title.
SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to a tactical chess match against Premier League legend Vincent Kompany next week.
