Friday's Paper Talk

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jude Bellingham, Axel Disasi, Declan Rice


The latest rumours and gossip from Friday back pages, including news on Jude Bellingham's next club.

Real Madrid are confident they will win the race for Jude Bellingham's signature in the upcoming summer transfer window (Daily Mirror).

One of those clubs who are interested in Bellingham is Liverpool, and Jurgen Klopp faces having to omit at least two senior players from the Reds' Champions League squad for the second half of the season following the signing of Cody Gakpo (Daily Mirror).

Over to the Premier League leaders, and Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has reportedly given the green light for the Gunners to make a shock bid for Declan Rice in the summer (Daily Mail).

The Gunners and Newcastle are reportedly monitoring Napoli winger Hirving Lozano (The Sun).

One outfit expected to be busy this month is Manchester United, and they are eyeing a possible move for Monaco and France centre-back Axel Disasi (Daily Mail).

The Old Trafford club are now prioritising the signing of a new forward for Erik ten Hag after resolving their brief goalkeeping dilemma (Daily Express).

A player who looks unlikely to join is Frenkie de Jong, as Barcelona president Joan Laporta has insisted the midfielder is "not for sale" (The Sun).

From one United in takeover talks to another, where the San Francisco 49ers' full purchase of Leeds could face opposition from a middle eastern buyer (Daily Mail).

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery is closing in on a £15m swoop for Real Betis left-back Alex Moreno (The Sun).

They are also showing interest in Las Palmas' highly-rated attacking midfielder Alberto Moleiro (Daily Mail).

Former Chelsea winger Eden Hazard has been offered a chance to resurrect his career by Turkish giants Fenerbahce, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Southampton, QPR and Coventry are among the clubs interested in Hearts defender Alex Cochrane (Daily Mail).

The Saints are also exploring a loan move for Everton defender Michael Keane, 29, but the Goodison club will not loan to a rival (Daily Mail).

Leandro Trossard is ready to quit Brighton in the summer after rejecting a new contract at the Amex Stadium, according to reports (The Sun).

And finally on Friday, Leicester have asked about Lorient winger Dango Ouattara (Daily Mail).

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