What the papers say
Delays in Christian Eriksen signing a new contract at Tottenham have put Paris St Germain on high alert, according to the Express. While Spurs want to keep their star player, PSG have long held an interest in the 26-year-old Denmark midfielder and are said to be considering a £100million move.
It’s good to be back… buzzing to get a goal and start the season with the win ? #CPFC #GodIsGreat pic.twitter.com/5PkfAAkaJS
— Wilfried Zaha (@wilfriedzaha) August 11, 2018
Summer rumours that Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha was heading for the exit door looked to have been put to bed, with the Mail saying the 25-year-old sees a future at Selhurst Park and talks are under way over a new deal.
Social media round-up
Ragnar Klavan set for move back to Bundesliga as Jurgen Klopp identifies Joe Gomez as long-term solution https://t.co/7jM26a4mOS pic.twitter.com/vszvuEmQNV
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) August 14, 2018
AC Milan to make £98million plus player deal to sign top Man Utd targethttps://t.co/WlzWKzrWSz pic.twitter.com/2ntTHIVrK8
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 14, 2018
Players to watch
Marcus Bettinelli: Question marks surround the goalkeeper’s future at Fulham after the 26-year-old missed out on a place in his side’s season-opening game against Crystal Palace. According to the Mail, more doubts have surfaced after the signings of Sergio Rico and Fabri and despite Bettinelli’s key role in securing Fulham’s promotion to the Premier League last season.
