What the papers say
Manchester City are interested in a move for Leicester midfielder James Maddison this summer, the Daily Mail reports. The 26-year-old will soon be entering the final 12 months of his £100,000-a-week contract at the King Power Stadium and has so far shown no inclination to sign an extension.
While the Daily Echo reports via Sky Sport Italia that Bournemouth have turned down the chance to sign Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. The 23-year-old Italy international supposedly had a change of heart about joining the south coast club.
Social media round-up
Decision on Julián Araujo transfer to Barcelona will be made on Wednesday morning. Depends on MLS after deal signed few seconds after Deadline ??? #FCB
Deal fully agreed with LA Galaxy on €4m fee package, contract until June 2026. pic.twitter.com/QtKshZVLPe
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) February 1, 2023
Understand Genk signed Arokodare from Amiens to replace Onuachu who’s now set to join Southampton. ?? #DeadlineDay pic.twitter.com/Y5ejYJjva3
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 31, 2023
Players to watch
Milan Skriniar: Sport Mediaset reports via Football Italia that Inter Milan chief executive Giuseppe Marotta has said it is up to the 27-year-old if he wants to sign a new contract or not when his deal expires in the summer.
