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PAPER TALK

23/10/2015

And here are the top transfer stories from the national press...

Everton have made the first moves to secure John Stones' future at the club after they almost lost him to Chelsea in the summer. (The Sun)


Italian side Fiorentina are chasing on-loan Chelsea striker Radamel Falcao and he could be on his way out of Stamford Bridge in January. (Daily Mirror)

Swansea boss Garry Monk has insisted he does not need any extra help to turn around the club's wavering season. (Daily Express)


West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher was informed his career was over after he suffered with ulcerative colitis. (Daily Telegraph)

Under the headline 'Let's Get Messi', the paper reports that Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all trying to persuade Lionel Messi to move to the Premier League.

And apparently the signs have been promising, with the Barcelona star giving "the clearest hint yet that he is ready to listen".

The paper claims informal approaches have been made and the three Premier League clubs were "pleasantly surprised by the reaction".

Messi has been with Barca for 14 years and his current deal runs until June 2017 with a reported buyout clause of 250m euros.

NEW LOAN MOVE FOR RYAN

Preston youngster Jack Ryan has joined Southport on a youth loan until January after being recalled from his three-month spell with Morecambe.