" GOOD MORNING ON A BANK HOLIDAY " 2nd MAY 2016

GOOD MORNING!

So Champagne on ice for Leicester - but they could still be celebrating tonight! Before all that, though, let's get the latest transfer news and gossip.


PAPER TALK


2nd May 2016

Here's a look across the back pages of today's national newspapers...

Manchester United have moved closer to making Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their big summer signing but may have to pay up to £70m to land the Borussia Dortmund forward. (Daily Mail)


Tottenham have been dealt a transfer blow with Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti preferring a move to Spain. (Daily Mirror)


Arsenal are ready to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City for young Celtic defender Kieran Tierney. (Daily Star)


Nigeria youth international Samuel Chukwueze's proposed move to Arsenal is reportedly on the verge of collapse. (Daily Express)

" DAILY MAIL "


Manchester United have moved closer to making Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang their big summer signing but may have to pay up to £70m to land the Borussia Dortmund forward.

Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow believes his penalty stop against Crystal Palace to set up the win at the weekend was the most important save of his career.

ROBSON-KANU ON THE MOVE?

Hal Robson-Kanu is attracting the interest of Southampton and Watford, according to the Daily Mirror.

The Wales international has reportedly stalled on talks with Reading over a new deal.

THE SUN

Alan Shearer says Wayne Rooney being re-invented as a midfielder at Manchester United could not have come at a better time for England.


Cristiano Ronaldo is rated only 50-50 to line up for Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League tie against Manchester City at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.


Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has come out fighting ahead of Monday night's showdown at Chelsea, declaring he will lead the club into their new 61,000-capacity stadium in 2018-19 as champions.

" DAILY MIRROR "

Germany boss Joachim Low has emerged as a shock contender to replace Roberto Martinez at Everton. The World Cup-winning coach could be tempted if there is money to spend.


Chelsea boss Guus Hiddink has questioned whether Tottenham will have the bottle to stay in the title race at Stamford Bridge on Monday night.


Tottenham have been dealt a transfer blow with Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti preferring a move to Spain.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are ready to compete with Liverpool and Manchester City for young Celtic defender Kieran Tierney.

The Gunners are also keen to snap up Bayern Munich's Morocco international Mehdi Benatia this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his team are so fired up about Monday's match at Chelsea that he is having to put the brakes on in training.

Nigeria youth international Samuel Chukwueze's proposed move to Arsenal is reportedly on the verge of collapse.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal fans and stuttering results in recent weeks may have put doubt over the future over Arsene Wenger, but the Frenchman is set to retain complete control of all player and football staff matters next season.

BREAKING NEWS: Jamie Vardy has been named the Football Writers' Association footballer of the year.

BIRMINGHAM IN FOR FOX?

Birmingham City have been linked with a move for Charlton full-back Morgan Fox, reports the Birmingham Mail.

The defender, 22, came through the south London club’s academy and could be available after Charlton’s relegation to League One.

MORE LINKS FOR EVERTON

This is a rumour that seems to be picking up more traction - Germany coach Joachim Low to replace Roberto Martinez at Everton after Euro 2016.

According to the Daily Mirror, the World Cup-winning coach could be tempted to take over at Goodison Park if there's money to spend. Iranian billionaire Farhad Moshiri recently secured a 49.9 per cent stake in the Merseyside club so it could be good timing.

Martinez was the subject of fan protests following Everton's 2-1 win over Bournemouth at the weekend, with a section of supporters calling for his removal after a disappointing season in the league.

RONALDO: ZIDANE SHOULD STAY

Cristiano Ronaldo wants Zinedine Zidane to stay on as Real Madrid coach.

Speaking ahead of Real's Champions League semifinal second leg against Man City, Ronaldo told UEFA: "I think we feel more appreciated under Zidane.

"We feel his affection, we know he's in a period of adaptation, but things have come together very quickly and I'm really happy for him.

"I always admired him as a player, and now as a coach as well, for how behaves, how he deals with the players. He's a coach who I would like to see stay at Real Madrid."