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Football rumours from the media

Paul Pogba, Gary Cahill and James Milner are being talked about in Wednesday’s papers.

What the papers say

Paul Pogba’s future at Manchester United has been called into question after suggestions of a falling out with manager Jose Mourinho. The Daily Mirror reports the Old Trafford club want more than £200million to sell the France international, while the Sun said the midfielder will leave the Red Devils in January.

Sheffield Wednesday and Aston Villa are in the hunt for Chelsea defender Gary Cahill, reports the Sun. Cahill started his youth career in Dronfield, close to Sheffield, and could be tempted to return with Villa – the 32-year-old’s first club – also keen.

James Milner could head to Leeds should his former club return to the Premier League, the Daily Star says. Liverpool are yet to offer a new deal to the ex-Newcastle and Manchester City midfielder and has previously said he wants to return to Elland Road, according to the paper.

Southampton are said to be interested in signing Ghanaian striker Richmond Boakye, reports the Sun. The 25-year-old scored against Saints in a pre-season friendly for Jiangsu Suning and is now currently playing at Red Star Belgrade.

Free agent Steven Caulker, who has previously played for Tottenham, Cardiff and QPR, could sign a deal with Wigan, the Daily Mail says.

Social media round-up

Players to watch

Leroy Sane: Juventus are reported to be interested in the German winger, but the Italian giants have been told by Manchester City he will only be available if Paulo Dybala goes the other way, according to Calciomercato.

Bakary Sako: West Brom will sign the former Crystal Palace winger this week, according to Sky Sports. The 30-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Selhurst Park in the summer.

Southampton v Crystal Palace – Premier League – St Mary’s Stadium
Bakary Sako has been linked with a move to West Brom (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Nikola Milenkovic: Manchester City and Chelsea have sent scouts to watch the Fiorentina defender, Calciomercato reports.

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