' Todays Football Paper Talk ' 19/08/16

PAPER TALK

Thursday 19th August 2016

Here's a look at the major transfer stories making the back pages of today's national newspapers...

Manchester City have moved a step closer to signing Claudio Bravo from Barcelona in a £17.4m deal; Barca’s capture of Ajax keeper Jasper Cillessen for £10m means they will now let Bravo head to the Etihad. (Daily Mirror)


Chelsea have agreed to sign Portuguese goalkeeper Eduardo, 33, from Dinamo Zagreb, according to the Croatian club’s boss. (The Sun)


Joe Hart is interested in a move to Sevilla but such a deal would mean Manchester City heavily subsidising his £140,000-a-week salary. (Daily Mail)


Carlos Bacca has decided to stay at AC Milan - rejecting interest from West Ham. (Daily Express)

Crystal Palace have agreed a £32m fee with Liverpool for striker Christian Benteke, according to Sky sources.


Watford have their bid for Younes Kaboul accepted by Sunderland.


Mauricio Pochettino wants three more signings for Tottenham before the end of the transfer window.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal are willing to spend money - but won't name individuals.