talkSPORT.com rounds up all the latest transfer news and football gossip from Monday’s papers and online…

Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster has played down speculation he could be off to Tottenham. The former Manchester United man is out of contract at the end of the season and Jose Mourinho is reportedly eyeing the 36-year-old as the perfect man to provide competition and back-up to Hugo Lloris next season. Foster joined talkSPORT on Monday afternoon, fresh from helping stop Liverpool’s unbeaten run, and when asked about the Spurs links, he replied: “That’s complete paper talk. But, I am out of contract in the summer. There’s been nothing yet [a new contract offer from Watford] but it’s not something I’m really thinking about too much.” FULL STORY HERE

David de Gea has been dubbed ‘arrogant’ by talkSPORT host Jamie O’Hara following his latest blunder against Everton on Sunday. The Manchester United goalkeeper took too long to boot the ball as it rebounded off Dominic Calvert-Lewin and into the back of the net at Goodison Park. It was De Gea’s seventh error which has led to a goal in the Premier League since the start of last season. (FULL STORY)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta could only be given minimal summer transfer funds if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League next season. The Gunners, who have a game in hand on their rivals, are currently eight points behind fourth-placed Chelsea with 11 matches remaining. Arsenal have made improvements since Arteta replaced Unai Emery in December, but a top-four finish seems unlikely at this point. And that means Arteta may well have to sell before he can buy, with ePierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette among those tipped to seal moves away. (Goal)

Manchester United are among a clutch of clubs keeping tabs on Crystal Palace striker Alexander Sorloth. The 24-year-old, who joined the Eagles for £9million from Midtjylland in January 2018, is starring in a loan spell with Turkish club Trabzonspor, netting 19 goals in 23 league games. It has been a remarkable turnaround for Sorloth, who failed to score a Premier League goal in 16 appearances for Roy Hodgson’s side. Man United are Sheffield United have reportedly sent scouts to check on Sorloth in recent weeks. (The Sun)

Danny Murphy believes Manchester United can sell Paul Pogba because they have the ‘sensational’ Bruno Fernandes in their ranks. Fernandes has scored three goals and registered two assists in six games since joining the Red Devils from Sporting Lisbon in January. Meanwhile, Pogba continues to be linked with an Old Trafford exit amid long-term interest from Real Madrid. (FULL STORY)

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, despite competition from Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain. The Senegal international is valued at £100million and could form a formidable partnership with Red Devils captain Harry Maguire. Koulibaly is regarded as one of Europe’s best defenders. (Corriere dello Sport)

Chelsea target Dries Mertens is closing in on a new deal at Napoli. The 32-year-old forward, who is out of contract this summer, was linked with a January move to Stamford Bridge. However, he remained in Naples and continues to be one of the first names on the team sheet. Mertens has scored 90 goals in 226 appearances since joining Napoli from PSV Eindhoven in 2013. (The Sun)

Daniel Sturridge’s contract with Trabzonspor has been mutally terminated. The 30-year-old managed just four goals in 13 appearances as he struggled to stay fit. The former Liverpool striker is unable to join a Premier League club as a free agent as his contract was still active during the January transfer window, while he has also been hit with a four-month ban from all football worldwide following a successful appeal from the FA over his breach of betting rules. (FULL STORY)

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