' Football Paper News 04/09/17 '

REGIONAL PAPER TALK 04/09/17




Manchester United never considered a Deadline Day bid for Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez despite rumours to the contrary. (Leicester Mercury)


Eden Hazard has become the first Chelsea player to say he wants Diego Costa back in the squad at Stamford Bridge. (London Evening Standard)


Newcastle were interested in signing Hull striker Abel Hernandez before he suffered a ruptured Achilles in mid-August. (Newcastle Chronicle)


Derby County midfielder Jacob Butterfield says he is open to making his move to Sheffield Wednesday permanent. (Derby Telegraph)



Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has said he was willing to break the club's transfer record to sign Patrick Roberts on a permanent deal but Manchester City preferred another loan switch. (Evening Times)