Football rumours from the media
Roma’s attempts to sign two Premier League players lead the back pages on Friday.
What the papers say
Roma are looking to shore up permanent deals for two Premier League loanees, the Daily Mail says. Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan headed to the Serie A club in September on a season-long loan and linked up with Manchester United defender Chris Smalling. The Italian side have made signing both players part of their transfer plans.
Willian could be leaving Stamford Bridge for Premier League rivals Liverpool, the Daily Mirror reports. The Chelsea and Brazil playmaker is reported to have started discussions with the Reds about a move when his contract comes to an end.
#OnThisDay in 2019, @JackGrealish led Aston Villa out as captain for the first time. 👌
47 minutes later, he did this. 🤩#AVFC pic.twitter.com/VF8oJfPdd3
— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) March 2, 2020
Manchester United will be looking to sign Jack Grealish from Aston Villa, and play him as a right winger, according to the Birmingham Mail. The paper said Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put the 24-year-old at the top of his transfer wishlist.
United are also looking to bring in France striker Alassane Plea from Borussia Monchengladbach, but Leicester could be prepared to put in a bid for the 27-year-old, the Leicester Mercury says.
Social media round-up
David Luiz admits he wants to return to Benfica and never wanted to leave in the first placehttps://t.co/JVULsgFiFj
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) April 23, 2020
Sol Campbell on brink of quitting as Southend bosshttps://t.co/3cuAjlD3WD
— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) April 23, 2020
Players to watch
Diogo Dalot: Paris St Germain are considering making a move for the Manchester United defender, with the Red Devils open to a sale, says Daily Mercato.
Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool do not want to re-sign the Brazilian if he leaves Barcelona, says Sport Witness.
Arkadiusz Milik: Juventus will make a move for the Napoli striker over the summer, reports Calciomercato.
