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REGIONAL PAPER TALK

Monday 29th Feb 2016

Chelsea players aren't getting distracted by Antonio Conte managerial talks, says Gary Cahill. (Evening Standard)


Manchester City have reportedly moved ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Ander ter Stegen. (Manchester Evening News)


Roberto Martinez hailed the start of a "a new era" at Everton as he has spoke of the excitement generated by Farhad Moshiri's imminent arrival as a significant stakeholder. (Liverpool Echo)


Tony Pulis has told Newcastle target Saido Berahino he will get a big move sooner rather than later - if he continues to deliver for West Brom on the field. (Newcastle Chronicle)



Morning

Monday 29th Feb 2016


Man Utd forward Wayne Rooney is facing the threat of a knee operation which could wreck his domestic season and see the England skipper miss the European Championship finals in the summer (Express)



Chelsea are considering a £20m summer bid for Crystal Palace defender Scott Dann, with John Stones of Everton, who the Blues bid for last summer, increasingly looking likely to join Man City for £45m (Mail)


Man Utd are assessing Hull's Scotland international left-back Andrew Robertson, who has also been watched by Man City, plus London clubs Arsenal and Tottenham (Star)

PAPER TALK

Arsenal are reportedly tracking Barcelona youngster and Chelsea target Abel Ruiz as manager Arsene Wenger seeks to sign the next big talent in world football. (Daily Express)


Manchester United are reportedly planning for a future without injured left-back Luke Shaw and will seek to sign his replacement this summer. (Daily Express)


Newcastle hope to bring Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti to the Premier League in the summer. (The Sun)


Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their bid to land long-term target Saul Niguez - as the Atletico Madrid man has rejected a new contract offer from the club. (The Sun)


Manchester City are eyeing a summer move for Athletic Bilbao's £39m centre-back Aymeric Laporte. (The Sun)

REGIONAL PAPER TALK

Monday 29th Feb 2016

Chelsea players aren't getting distracted by Antonio Conte managerial talks, says Gary Cahill. (Evening Standard)


Manchester City have reportedly moved ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Ander ter Stegen. (Manchester Evening News)


Roberto Martinez hailed the start of a "a new era" at Everton as he has spoke of the excitement generated by Farhad Moshiri's imminent arrival as a significant stakeholder. (Liverpool Echo)


Tony Pulis has told Newcastle target Saido Berahino he will get a big move sooner rather than later - if he continues to deliver for West Brom on the field. (Newcastle Chronicle)