PREM RUMORS AND NEWS

The Sun "MANCHESTER UNITED will allow David De Gea to join Real Madrid next summer if they can secure a deal to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma from AC Milan. The Spain No 1 is desperate to return to to his homeland, but has a contract until 2019 — and will not force a move. However, should Jose Mourinho..." August 19

Daily Mirror "Antonio Conte has been given the green light to sign Inter Milan midfielder Antonio Candreva. Inter are ready to sell for £25m with the Italy star keen on a switch to Chelsea to team up with Conte. Chelsea are desperate to bolster their squad with Candreva on their hit list, having already..." August 19

The Telegraph "West Ham United are beginning to grow frustrated in their attempts to sign William Carvalho from Sporting Lisbon as the two clubs still remain €6 million (£5.5m) apart in their valuations for the midfielder. West Ham have offered €32m (£29.1m) for Carvalho plus €5m (£4.55m) in add-ons...." August 19

The Express "MANCHESTER CITY will not be held to ransom by West Brom over Jonny Evans and insist they have other defensive targets. Albion have rejected an £18m bid from City for Evans but boss Tony Pulis admits he could be forced to sell the former Manchester United player if they return with a bigger..." August 19

The Sun "CHELSEA face taking a £20million hit on their asking price for wantaway striker Diego Costa. Antonio Conte’s men value the Spaniard at £50m but his old club Atletico Madrid are only willing to cough up £30m. Maverick Costa still has a house in Madrid and is due to fly out there next week as..." August 19

Daily Mirror "Burnley are set to land Leeds striker Chris Wood in a £15m deal. Leeds rejected Burnley's last offer of £12m plus add-ons for Wood but are braced for a new bid this weekend. Wood, 25, is keen on a move to the Premier League and has been frustrated at what he sees as Leeds pricing him out of..." August 19

The Guardian "Tottenham are hoping to conclude a deal for Juan Foyth after entering advanced talks with the centre-back’s club Estudiantes. Spurs were in contact with the Argentinian club last month but have now firmed up their interest and are hoping to sign the 19-year-old for around £9m. Spurs, however,..." August 19

Liverpool Echo "Barcelona sporting director Robert Fernandez admits his club faces an uphill battle to sign Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho because he doesn’t have a release clause. The Reds are braced for a third bid for the Brazil international having already rejected offers of £72million and £90million from..." August 18

The Telegraph "Tottenham Hotspur are set to complete their first signing of the summer after agreeing a deal to sign central defender Davinson Sanchez from Ajax. Sanchez did not report to the Ajax team hotel for the Dutch club’s Europa League play-off against Rosenborg on Thursday night, as Spurs closed..." August 18

Daily Mirror "Manchester City are ready to offer to £22million for West Brom skipper Jonny Evans. The Blues had an £18m bid for former Manchester United centre-back Evans rejected earlier this week, but are ready to improve the fee. Boss Pep Guardiola is determined to land the 29-year-old, on a..." August 18

Stoke Sentinel "Stoke City face a double brake on their interest in Tottenham defender Kevin Wimmer. Tottenham are unwilling to sell the £15m-rated centre half until they have recruited a replacement. And Stoke face potentially stiff competition from West Bromwich Albion for the 24 year-old Austrian's..." August 18

The Telegraph "Diego Costa plans to continue his Chelsea exile in Madrid in his latest attempt to try to force through a return to Atletico. Striker Costa released a statement on Thursday reiterating the fact he will not return to Chelsea, despite the club ordering him back to their Cobham training..." August 18

The Sun "CHELSEA outcast Diego Costa could be set for a shock loan move to Everton. The Spanish striker is in limbo at the London club as he seeks a move away from London Bridge. And Toffees boss Ronald Koeman has refused to rule out making a move for the temperamental forward. He was asked in a..." August 18

The Telegraph "Tottenham Hotspur defender Kevin Wimmer is in talks over a £15 million move to West Bromwich Albion. Tony Pulis, the West Brom head coach, has moved for Wimmer this week and is hopeful of signing the Austrian international in the next few days. Wimmer has been made available by Spurs and..." August 18

Daily Mirror "Beleaguered Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has suffered a double blow. He has had a new £63million bid for Juventus star Alex Sandro rejected, and endured another snub from rebel striker Diego Costa. Boss Conte is having a nightmare start to the season, including struggling to add more..." August 18

Daily Star "MANCHESTER CITY have tabled £60m for Arsenal star Alexis Sanchez - but Real Madrid are sniffing around. That’s according to Spanish news outlet Don Balon who say City are still firmly in the hunt for the Chilean. It’s suggested Real are monitoring his availability. However, the La Liga..." August 17

London Evening Standard "Tottenham are not expected to entertain offers from Chelsea for full-back Danny Rose. Rose strongly criticised the ambition of the north London club last week and suggested he would consider a move away from Spurs should an offer come in. In the controversial interview, Rose, who is paid in..." August 17

The Independent "Zlatan Ibrahimovic could be set for a coaching role at Manchester United once his playing career finishes, as The Independent understands the prospect has already been discussed in preliminary talks about a potential new contract. The Swedish international is currently out with a serious knee..." August 17

Daily Star "CHELSEA have made a mammoth £73m offer for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro. But the Serie A champions have rejected the bid as they are desperate to hold on to the 26-year-old. Italian outlet Calciomercato say the offer was worth £64m up front with the rest of the fee made up of..." August 17

The Sun "TOTTENHAM have told Barcelona and Manchester City they will not sell Dele Alli — even for £150million. Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has made it clear 21-year-old Alli — regarded as one of the best young players in the world — is not for sale at any price. And with Neymar moving to PSG for..." August 17

London Evening Standard "Chelsea have not given up on signing Alex Sandro from Juventus this month but are still relying on the Brazil international handing in a transfer request. It is believed Chelsea made another enquiry yesterday despite the Serie A club insisting he will not be sold. Sandro is Antonio Conte..." August 17

BBC "Stoke have signed ex-Real Madrid forward Jese Rodriguez on a season-long loan from Paris St-Germain. The 24-year-old joined Real at the age of 14 and was part of their Champions League-winning squads in 2014 and 2016. He joined PSG last August for £21m on a five-year deal, but scored just..." August 16

Pro Soccer Talk "Newcastle United’s search for an answer up top is heading South, directionally, and their hope for help in the midfield may be as well. The Magpies are said to be on the verge of adding Joselu from Stoke City for about $6 million, and are linked to Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere amongst a..." August 16

ESPN FC "U.S. international Christian Pulisic has said he is happy at Borussia Dortmund amid renewed rumours he could join Liverpool. Following his breakthrough season at Dortmund, Pulisic has once again been linked with Liverpool, who made an attempt to sign the winger last year. However, Pulisic..." August 16

Daily Mirror "Philippe Coutinho is refusing to change his stance over a move away from Liverpool - even if it costs him his place at the World Cup. The Brazilian wants to quit Anfield to secure a blockbuster switch to Barcelona after Liverpool rejected two bids for his services. Last week, the Reds issued..." August 16

Metro "Paris Saint-Germain are keen on offloading Grzegorz Krychowiak to Chelsea following their world record signing of Neymar, according to reports in France. The Ligue 1 giants paid Barcelona an eye-watering £198million when they activated the Brazilian’s release clause earlier this month and have..." August 16

Daily Mail "Arsene Wenger insists that financial implications are not important when it comes to Alexis Sanchez entering the final year of his Arsenal contract. The Chilean star has one year remaining on his existing deal and would be able to depart the Emirates Stadium for nothing next summer if he..." August 16

The Express "The club have this week announced that Andreas Pereira won’t wear the No.44, the one he's previously been allocated, this season. Instead, the Belgian midfielder will take the No.15. And, in what could be a crucial clue, 44 is the number that Croat international Perisic wears at Inter. May..." August 16

Daily Mail "Atletico Madrid are reluctant to enter the ugly row between Diego Costa and Chelsea, leaving the striker sweating on a dream return to Spain. The bad blood between Costa and the Premier League champions took an explosive turn this week following Sportsmail's world-exclusive interview with the..." August 16

Daily Mirror "Arsene Wenger insists they will not sell Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Chelsea - because he will come back to haunt them. Gunners boss Wenger insists Oxlade-Chamberlain has got the potential to be the best English player within the next two years. Chelsea are desperate to sign..." August 16

Metro "Chelsea fans are increasingly optimistic over a move for Ross Barkley as Everton agreed a deal to sign Swansea star Gylfi Sigurdsson this week. The Toffees are set to land Sigurdsson for a fee of £45million and the 27-year-old midfielder is scheduled for a medical at Goodison Park on Wednesday..." August 16

London Evening Standard "Chelsea are growing increasingly confident they will agree a £35million deal to sign Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain from Arsenal. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger has ruled out selling Alexis Sanchez and Olivier Giroud in the transfer window but he is yet to make the same assurance over Oxlade-Chamberlain,..." August 15

The Telegraph "MCity will make a bid to test Arsenal’s resolve to keep Alexis Sánchez before the transfer window shuts with Pep Guardiola still desperate to add the forward to his squad. Arsène Wenger, the Arsenal manager, has been adamant that Sánchez will not be sold this summer, despite the Chile..." August 15

Sky Sports "Riyad Mahrez's agent is trying to persuade Roma to increase their offer to Leicester to £40m with the inclusion of add-ons, according to Sky in Italy. The Serie A club have bid £31.8m and have left "the ball in their court", with no plans to bid again for the want-away Foxes forward. Roma..." August 15

The Guardian "Chelsea have responded firmly to Diego Costa claims of maltreatment, demanding the striker return to training and get himself fit for first-team selection. The Premier League champions have been forced to respond after Costa gave an interview from his home in Brazil where he claimed that..." August 15

Daily Mirror "Jordan Henderson has admitted he can't influence Philippe Coutinho's decision over his future. But the Liverpool skipper has insisted he will speak to the Brazilian midfielder, to ensure he pleads the case for the Reds. Henderson is in Germany for the vital Champions' League play-off tie..." August 15

Daily Star "AJAX insist they won't sell Davinson Sanchez this summer amid interest from the Premier League. Sanchez has been on Tottenham’s radar for several weeks with the club willing to pay up to £35m for the 21-year-old defender. Reports in Holland today have claimed that Chelsea are also keen on..." August 15

Daily Mirror "Chelsea are considering a late move for long-time Manchester United target Ivan Perisic as part of their end-of-window spree. United are set to reignite interest in the £48million-rated star but Conte knows all about the 28-year-old winger who scored against his side in pre-season in..." August 14

The Express "MANCHESTER UNITED are willing to match Sergi Roberto's release clause if the midfielder pushes for the Barcelona exit door. Sergi Roberto is reportedly unsettled at Barcelona and is unhappy with the arrival of former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho. The 25-year-old feels his opportunities in..." August 14

Daily Star "CHELSEA are readying a bid for Virgil van Dijk this week. The Dutch defender, 26, handed in a transfer request earlier this month in hope of forcing through a Southampton exit. Chelsea and Liverpool are chasing the former Celtic star this summer. And according to the Daily Mirror, Antonio..." August 14

Liverpool Echo "Ronald Koeman wants to keep Gareth Barry at Everton this season - but hinted he wouldn’t stand in his way if he asked to leave. A number of clubs have been linked with showing interest in the veteran midfielder this summer. Koeman remains keen on keeping “great professional” Barry as part of..." August 14

Daily Mirror "Leicester will turn down a £31.8million bid for Riyad Mahrez from Roma, despite an ultimatum from the Italian club. The Foxes are determined to have their £50m valuation for their former PFA Player of the Year met before allowing him to leave. They have yet to respond to Roma’s latest bid..." August 14

London Evening Standard "Cesar Azpilicueta believes it is vital Chelsea sign more players before the end of the transfer window. Chelsea suffered their first defeat on the opening day of a Premier League season since 1998 as Burnley won 3-2 at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. Coach Antonio Conte has spoken regularly..." August 14

Sky Sports "Schalke are in talks with Chelsea over bringing defender Baba Rahman back to Gelsenkirchen on loan. The Ghanaian full-back moved to the Bundesliga 12 months ago on what was supposed to be a season-long stint until a serious knee injury while playing at the Africa Cup of Nations in January..." August 14

Daily Mail "Manchester United are close to agreeing terms with Portuguese club Oliveirense for teenage forward Bruno Amorim. The 19-year-old has been on trial at United's Carrington training complex and is expected to join up with the club's Under 23 squad. Amorim was scouted by United last season after..." August 14