What the papers say
The Manchester Evening News says Erling Haaland is considered the leading target for Manchester City as they look to prioritise signing a top-class striker next summer. According to the paper, which cites a report from 90min, the 20-year-old goal-scoring machine is at the top of the list of potential alternatives for Sergio Aguero, who is yet to sign an extension with City.
Another player believed to be on City’s list is Inter Milan’s 23-year-old striker Lautaro Martinez. The Manchester Evening News says Martinez is being considered as a more viable option for the club to pursue, primarily due to the number of clubs likely to be chasing Haaland.
Barcelona are reportedly lining up a summer move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger. The Sun, citing Spanish outlet Sport, says the 27-year-old is being looked at as competition for Barcelona’s current defensive options. Rudiger, who has yet to play any Premier League minutes this season, is believed to be open to the move.
Social media round-up
Mesut Ozil’s analysis of Jerome Boateng from 2019 as Arsenal linked to transfer | #AFChttps://t.co/nP8KNzMt91
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) November 16, 2020
Everton looking for cut-price Arkadiusz Milik transfer https://t.co/GridDnFwgk
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) November 15, 2020
Players to watch
Hakan Calhanoglu: The AC Milan midfielder could be on the way to Atletico Madrid after contract talks with the Italian club stalled, reports Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo.
