' Local/Regional Football News around Country ' 17/08/16

REGIONAL PAPER TALK

17/08/16

Let's take a look at the headlines making the back pages of the regional newspapers...

Agent Jorge Mendes has told Arsenal and Chelsea that Real Madrid are prepared to sell James Rodriguez for £65m. (London Evening Standard)


Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is poised to land Claudio Bravo by the end of the week. (Manchester Evening News)


Sunderland’s Younes Kaboul is close to joining Watford, according to reports in France. (Newcastle Chronicle)


Sunderland winger Jeremain Lens is wanted by former Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat, who has agreed a ‘deal in principle’ to join Fenerbahce. (Sunderland Echo)

Aston Villa have recently placed a £14.7m bid for Bologna ace Amadou Diawara, according to reports. (Birmingham Mail)


Stoke City have reportedly enquired about Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic. (Stoke Sentinel)