What the papers say
Pep Guardiola has his eye on a number of new signings over the summer, with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, Crystal Palace defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Leicester left-back Ben Chilwell all in the frame as Manchester City look to home shores for talent, according to The Sun.
But City could face competition from Bayern Munich for Wan-Bissaka, who has played 25 games for the Eagles this season, reports the Daily Mail.
A trio of former Stamford Bridge favourites could take over at Chelsea if Maurizio Sarri gets the sack, with the Daily Mail reporting Gianfranco Zola, Eddie Newton and Paulo Ferreira could all be brought in to see out the season.
Manchester United have made the signing of Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund a priority for the summer, the Daily Mirror reports.
A moment I'll never forget. Proud and Honoured to make my @England debut. Thank you to everyone for your kind words and support🦁 🦁 🦁 #DreamBig pic.twitter.com/VnUdeFbZT8 — Nick Pope (@Popey1992) June 8, 2018
Arsenal may look to Nick Pope as a replacement for Petr Cech after the Burnley goalkeeper is in a three-way fight for a place at Turf Moor, the Daily Mail says.
Social media round-up
Man City to offer Laporte a new contract after stunning start to the season https://t.co/QBiVZ04Hib
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) February 20, 2019
Leicester winger Diabate wants permanent Turkey transfer after hitting form https://t.co/WMIiMLHSGO pic.twitter.com/bwzoepf565
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) February 19, 2019
Players to watch
Che Adams: The Birmingham striker has a raft of clubs interested, with Tottenham the latest to signal their interest according to the Birmingham Mail.
Nicolas Pepe: Barcelona have sent scouts to watch the Lille striker, France Football says.
Eder Militao: The Brazilian defender is close to agreeing a move from Porto to Real Madrid, Marca reports.
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