' Todays Football Paper News ' 14/04/17

PAPER TALK 14/04/17



Leicester are chasing Middlesbrough's £30m-rated defender Ben Gibson. (Daily Mirror)



Manchester City are scaling back their efforts to buy British players this summer amid fears they will be too difficult to sign. (Daily Mail)


Barcelona have made Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho their top transfer target this summer. (The Sun)


Stoke are ready to open contract talks with captain Ryan Shawcross in a bid to secure his long-term future. (Daily Express)


Chelsea have failed in a £51m cash bid for Italy striker Andrea Belotti - and have been told by Torino they must pay his full £85m buyout clause. (Daily Mirror)