Liverpool are leading the chase for Red Bull Leipzig winger Emil Forsberg and want Norwich wideman Jacob Murphy, all in today’s papers.
Liverpool Want To Add 'Fors' To Title Bid
Liverpool were linked with a move for RB Leipzig midfielder Emil Forsberg last month, and that link has grown stronger as the window opens.
The Mirror reports that Jurgen Klopp will target Forsberg after conceding defeat in his attempts to sign Borussia Dortmund's U.S. international Christian Pulisic.
Liverpool had an £11 million bid for Pulisic turned down over the summer, and he has since established himself as a key part of Thomas Tuchel's plans.
Last month, Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc said: "It is not worth the effort for Liverpool."
So now the focus is firmly on 25-year-old Sweden international Forsberg, who has produced a string of fine performances in RB Leipzig's superb Bundesliga debut season.
Reports in Germany suggest Leipzig would not accept less than £20 million for him.
And although the Bundesliga's second-placed Club are backed by the wealth of Red Bull and have no financial need to sell, they are thought likely to evaluate offers that would allow any of their star players to make career progress.
Meanwhile, Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum -- who scored the winner against Manchester City on Saturday -- has urged Quincy Promes to join him at Anfield.
It adds that Klopp "has long been an admirer of Promes" and is "ready to launch a £20 million bid."
Juventus 'Eye Summer Swoop For Sanchez'
There seems no end to the Alexis Sanchez speculation -- and now the Sun says Italian champions Juventus "are ready to pounce" for the Arsenal star in the summer after generating huge revenues.
Sanchez has 18 months remaining on his deal with the Gunners but has yet to agree new terms.
The report says Juve have been tracking the forward since before he moved to London and want to add him to their ranks because "they are now ready to make an assault on Europe."
It adds that coach Massimiliano Allegri wants to "create a formidable attacking trio of Gonzalo Higuain, Paulo Dybala and Sanchez" and says the Arsenal man could say yes to the move "if he does not feel he can win trophies at the Emirates."
Ghoulam To Ghost Into Stamford Bridge?
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wants to reinforce his defensive ranks -- and Napoli wing-back Faouzi Ghoulam is the player he has in mind, according to the Sun.
It reports that Conte wants to bring in a backup for Marcos Alonso, who has starred in the 3-4-3 formation with which the Blues have notched 13 successive Premier League wins.
The 25-year-old Ghoulam -- an Algeria international admired for his defensive strength and ability to augment the attack -- has 18 months remaining on his contract with the Serie A club and would fit the bill.
But Chelsea are not the only club to be keen, with Bayern Munich reportedly prepared to offer a four-year deal.
Others
Others
Chelsea will bid £60m for Southampton's Netherlands international defender Virgil van Dijk, 25, who is also wanted by Manchester City. (Daily Express)
The Blues' leading scorer Diego Costa, 28, subject of a rumoured £80m bid from Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian, says he is "very happy" at Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mirror)
Manchester United have targeted France forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, and Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 22. The Atletico Madrid duo have release clauses totalling £145m on contracts that were renewed last summer. (The Times - subscription required)
United manager Jose Mourinho is also thought to want Real Madrid central defender Pepe, 33, but could face competition from clubs in the lucrative Chinese Super League. (Sun)
However, Mourinho will not sign a striker this month, saying he trusts England forward Marcus Rashford, 18. (Sun)
Benfica defender Victor Lindelof, 22, has also been linked with a £38m move to United, which could spell the end of Chris Smalling's time at the club. Everton and Arsenal may bid for England international Smalling, 27. (Daily Star)
An announcement from Benfica about Lindelof, and what would be a club-record £40m sale for the Portuguese club, could be imminent. (A Bola, via Daily Star)
Paul Clement is expected to be appointed Swansea manager on Tuesday and is understood to have been offered a two-and-a-half-year deal. It is unlikely he will take charge for Tuesday's game at Crystal Palace.(Daily Mail)
Sunderland manager David Moyes is concerned he may not be able to attract enough quality players this month.(Daily Telegraph)
Liverpool could turn their attention to RB Leipzig Winger Emil Forsberg, 25, after Borussia Dortmund insisted their 18-year-old American attacking midfielder Christian Pulisic is not for sale. (Daily Mirror)
Arsenal want Sevilla's French midfielder Steven N'Zonzi, 28, who is also a target for Chelsea, Manchester City and Juventus. (Daily Express)
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