' Todays National Football News ' 12/09/16

REGIONAL PAPER TALK

12/09/16

Time for a look at the main transfer stories making the back pages of Monday’s regional papers...

Manchester United are prepared to take a £6.7m hit after Jose Mourinho’s decision to axe Bastian Schweinsteiger from his first-team squad. (Manchester Evening News)


Rafa Benitez admits he feared an enticing offer would arrive for Yoan Gouffran during the final fortnight of the window. (Newcastle Chronicle)



Aston Villa are among a host of clubs interested in signing Nigel Ro-Coker on a free. The 32-year-old made 123 appearances for Villa between 2007 and 2011. (Birmingham Mail)


Former Chelsea striker Franco Di Santo has confirmed West Brom made a late attempt to sign him in the transfer window, but he opted to remain at Schalke. (Birmingham Mail)


Leicester City are battling it out with Premier League rivals Bournemouth to sign Udinese midfielder Jakub Jankto, according to reports. (Leicester Mercury)