Football rumours from the media

Football rumours from the media

What the papers say

Liverpool are believed to have overtaken Manchester City in the battle to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Italian outlet Tuttosport. The Senegal defender has become a hot target around Europe in recent months, and the Reds are hoping to land the 29-year-old in a swap deal involving Dejan Lovren.

Everton and West Ham are poised to compete for Nigerian defender Ola Aina, Inside Futbol reports. Torino are prepared to sell the 23-year-old former Chelsea player, with the Toffees and the Hammers said to be at the head of the queue.

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Mauricio Pochettino could find his next job at Benfica (Nick Potts/PA)

Manchester City could be interested in signing Inter Milan’s defender Milan Skriniar, according to Italy’s Calciomercato. Inter are said to have indicated they are inclined to sell the 25-year-old, and Pep Guardiola is reported to rate the Slovakian highly. A transfer could involve a swap with star City striker Sergio Aguero.

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Nicolas Tagliafico: The Argentina left-back has been linked to Chelsea after Ajax suggested he could leave the Dutch club this summer, the Express reports.

Andre Onana: The 24-year-old goalkeeper could also be subject to an Ajax-to-Chelsea move in the transfer window, according to the Express.

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