Mon Mar 28, 2016 3:08 pm
REGIONAL PAPER TALK
Here’s a round-up of the biggest transfer stories making the regional back pages on Easter Monday...
28/03/16
Real Madrid will reportedly test Chelsea's resolve with a £79m bid for goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois this summer. (Evening Standard)
Romelu Lukaku says he would have no problem working under his former Chelsea boss Mourinho, who has been linked with the Manchester United job. (Manchester Evening News)
Marcos Rojo plans to leave Manchester United to return to boyhood club Estudiantes when his contract expires in 2019. (Manchester Evening News)
Manchester City are yet to reach an agreement with Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ilkay Gundogan despite reports in the national press. (Manchester Evening News)
Liverpool are considering a bid for PSV left-back Jetro Willems, who would replace Alberto Moreno at the club. (Liverpool Echo)
Borussia Dortmund have entered the race to sign Everton striker Lukaku after the striker confirmed he wants to play Champions League football next season. (Liverpool Echo)
Newcastle could reportedly turn to Poland international Kamil Glik in a bid to strengthen their defence this summer. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Mon Mar 28, 2016 10:06 pm
Everton sound £50m warning to Chelsea and Man Utd over striker plans
EVERTON have reportedly warned Premier League suitors they will have to pay upwards of £50million before they even consider negotiating a transfer for Romelu Lukaku.
By CHARLES PERRIN
PUBLISHED: 22:52, Mon, Mar 28, 2016 | UPDATED: 22:58, Mon, Mar 28, 2016
The 22-year-old, who was sold to the Toffees by Chelsea in the summer of 2014, is believed to be wanted by as many as five clubs.
Lukaku's devastating displays have made him one of the most sought-after forwards in Europe, with Chelsea and Manchester United both keen to bolster their flagging attacks.
25 goals this season has been a point in proof.
But according to the Daily Mirror, Everton will play hardball over Lukaku.
The report suggests only bids north of £50m will be considered.
However, it is thought they will fight hard to keep hold of him with chairman Bill Kenwright unwilling to let Lukaku leave.
Lukaku recently admitted he would be happy to work with Jose Mourinho again, despite his Stamford Bridge nightmare.