What the papers say
Alexis Sanchez is refusing to leave Manchester United, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer threatening to drop him to the reserves if he stays, and Roma are now looking at other targets, The Sun reports.
Italy striker Mario Balotelli is set to sign a three-year deal with Serie A side Brescia after rejecting an offer from Brazilian side Flamengo, according to The Guardian.
In other Red Devils news, the Mail says United decided against signing Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes after their scouts warned he takes too many risks in possession.
The Mirror reports that Roberto Martinez says Romelu Lukaku’s move to Inter Milan was necessary for “fresh air”
Social media round-up
Arsenal only signed David Luiz after main transfer target fell through https://t.co/ahObcBHFwX
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 15, 2019
Zidane completely trusts Marcelo.
So can the left-back rediscover his form? ?https://t.co/O5z2w8YzEW pic.twitter.com/iYrSIvmnyF
— MARCA in English (@MARCAinENGLISH) August 14, 2019
Players to watch
Daniel Sturridge: The former Liverpool striker, 29, looks set to sign for Turkish side Trabzonspor in a deal worth 3 million euros (£2.8million) per season, according to Goal.
Christian Eriksen: Tottenham will sit down with the 27-year-old to discuss a new contract before the European transfer window closes on September 2, amid interest from Real Madrid and Juventus in the Denmark midfielder, says The Independent.
