ALL THE LOCAL FOOTBALL NEWS AROUND THE COUNTRY 17/02/17

ALL THE LOCAL FOOTBALL NEWS AROUND THE COUNTRY 17/02/17




LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Arsene Wenger will still be allowed to determine the timing of his own departure, despite Arsenal's crushing defeat to Bayern Munich.
Arthur Masuaku says he does not regard fellow West Ham left-back Aaron Cresswell as a direct rival.
Pedro looks certain to stay at Chelsea next season after admitting he is far more settled at Stamford Bridge.




LIVERPOOL ECHO
Joel Robles' recent performances have been described as "massive" by Everton team-mate Ashley Williams.




NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Newcastle United goalkeeper Matz Sels has revealed he will seek a loan move to another English club next season in order to improve his prospects of becoming the Magpies' long-term No 1.
Billy Jones insists Sunderland have received a "massive boost" from their January signings.



SUNDERLAND ECHO
Sunderland scouts are set to be in attendance for Tottenham's Europa League tie with Belgian side Gent tonight.\



THE SENTINEL
Geoff Cameron is on course to finally end his four-month injury nightmare and return to action for Stoke City.



HULL DAILY MAIL
Marco Silva has hinted he will not be afraid to play a more attacking brand of football when his Hull City side face a crucial period in their Premier League season.




LEICESTER MERCURY
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he has the full support of chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.





SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Nathan Dyer's Achilles surgery has been deemed a success as the Swansea City winger begins his long rehabilitation.
Alfie Mawson admits he is living the dream at Swansea City, but admits there were times he thought he might have to give up on his football ambitions.



DERBY TELEGRAPH
Steve McClaren says he knows what is needed to steady Derby County's wobble.



NOTTINGHAM POST
Basford United boss Martin Carruthers has hailed the signing of former Nottingham Forest defender Kieran Fenton.




BLACKPOOL GAZETTE
Blackpool goalkeeper Sam Slocombe refused to use Tuesday night's mammoth journey to the South Coast as an excuse for their defeat to Portsmouth.




READING POST
Reading manager Jaap Stam says he is happy to put his contract talks to one side until the summer.



THE ARGUS
Steve Sidwell has urged Brighton to "pull up trees" to keep Dale Stephens.




THE STAR
Sheffield Wednesday defender Vincent Sasso has put his long-term future on the backburner to focus on the Owls' top-six push.



BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes Jordon Ibe is reaping the rewards of having worked "incredibly hard" at his game.




EVENING TIMES
Jak Alnwick reckons he has already improved his game since moving to Rangers, even though he is yet to make an appearance.