Football rumours from the media

Jurgen Klopp, Fred, and the son of a former Owls striker are all being discussed in the papers.

Published Apr 9, 2018

What the papers say

Brazilian star Fred is due to head to the north west, with Manchester United and Manchester City both scrapping it out for the signature of the 25-year-old midfielder, according to the Daily Mirror. Shakhtar Donetsk have put a price tag of around £50million on the player, which may be too rich for Arsenal who are also said to be interested.

Shakhtar Donetsk's Fred is subject of a tussle between Manchester United and Manchester City (Adam Davy/Empics) — Shakhtar Donetsk’s Fred is subject of a tussle between Manchester United and Manchester City (Adam Davy/Empics)

Burnley’s Robbie Brady is wanted by Everton (Steven Paston/PA)

Another potential arrival at Goodison Park is West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell, the Sun reports. Boss Sam Allardyce signed Cresswell when he was at the helm of the Hammers and a £25million offer could be put on the table this summer, the paper said.

David Hirst's son George could be heading to Manchester United (Neal Simpson/Empics) — David Hirst’s son George could be heading to Manchester United (Neal Simpson/Empics)

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Players to watch

Marouane Fellaini: Liverpool have eyes on the Manchester United midfielder, with Paris St Germain and Monaco also interested in the Belgium international, L’Equipe reports.

Is Marouane Fellaini on his way out of Manchester United? Adam Davy/PA) — Is Marouane Fellaini on his way out of Manchester United? (Adam Davy/PA)

Stephane Mbia: The former Rennes, Marseille and QPR midfielder is heading stateside to join Atlanta United, according to ESPN.