What the papers say
Atletico Madrid and Roma are reportedly leading the chase for Jesse Lingard, if he decides to leave Manchester United. ESPN says the 27-year-old midfielder would prefer to stay at Old Trafford long-term, however he would be open to a move if he thinks it would benefit his form on the pitch.
Another player who is believed to be open to a move to the right destination is Timo Werner. The RB Leipzig and Germany striker, 23, is in the crosshairs of Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, according to the Evening Standard.
Liverpool may be in the middle of a historic Premier League season, but that has not stopped the club from taking steps to keep that success going long-term. The Independent says the club is eager to tie defender Virgil Van Dijk and goalkeeper Alisson down to extensive new contracts.
Social media round-up
Man Utd suffer James Maddison transfer blow as star ‘closes in on new Leicester deal’https://t.co/F3Q6X6TvfR pic.twitter.com/DvEEc3CH9X
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) February 4, 2020
Edinson Cavani ‘rejected Prem move because he’s not interested in money’ https://t.co/vC0bdGefa3
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) February 4, 2020
Players to watch
Kylian Mbappe: Real Madrid are ready to make a move for the 21-year-old Paris St Germain forward, according to Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
