What the papers say
Manchester United may be looking for a clear out this summer, with midfielder Jesse Lingard, playmaker Juan Mata and defenders Diogo Dalot and Phil Jones possibly on their way, Metro reports. The mass offload could add around £60million to the spending budget manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to be given by his board, pending Champions League qualification. Solskjaer reportedly wants to sign a centre-back, a right winger, a defensive midfielder and possibly a centre-forward this summer.
Manchester City are moving in on Sporting Lisbon defender Nuno Mendes, AS reports. The 18-year-old Portuguese is in hot demand, with Real Madrid said to be circling. Mendes is widely regarded as one of the best left-backs in Europe, with interest keen from several clubs, and City boss Pep Guardiola is said to be keen to beat off competition from Real for his signature.
Arsenal are considering moves for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan N’Dicka and Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, the Daily Express reports. Frenchman N’Dicka, 21, has made great strides in the past 18 months after joining Frankfurt from Auxerre and is said to be key to Mikel Arteta’s plans for a summer defensive rebuild. Arsenal have also asked to be kept informed of Bissouma’s situation ahead of the transfer window.
Social media round-up
Man Utd urged to break the bank to sign Declan Rice and Wesley Fofana https://t.co/TnsVbhKi7x
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) March 14, 2021
Thomas Tuchel lays out Chelsea’s summer transfer plans as forwards continue to misfire | @MirrorAnderson https://t.co/RZV8aHf8P0 pic.twitter.com/I2tEqWqmgT
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) March 14, 2021
Players to watch
Erling Haaland: Borussia Dortmund say that despite intense interest from the biggest clubs in Europe, they are intent on keeping the exciting 20-year-old for as long as possible, Welt an Sonntag reports.
Christian Eriksen: The former Tottenham playmaker insists he is happy at Inter Milan, despite rumours linking him with a move last January, Football Italia says.
