Rumour Has It: United to make Maguire third-highest-paid player... but where is Pogba?
We round up the front and back pages across Europe as Sunday sees the transfer rumour mill crank into gear once again.
Published : Jul 07, 2019 17:33 IST
Manchester United's pursuit of a new centre-back sounds like it is becoming quite expensive.
Not only have Leicester City reportedly quoted them £90million plus for Harry Maguire, the Red Devils are also being expected to make the England man their third-highest-paid player.
Little wonder Manchester City have apparently stepped away from the race to sign him.
TOP STORY - UNITED TO OFFER MAGUIRE HUGE WAGE
The Daily Star claims Manchester United are to offer Harry Maguire a wage of £250,000 a week to tempt him to Old Trafford.
That is said to be three times as much as he earns at Leicester City and would make him the third-highest earner at the Red Devils, behind Paul Pogba and Alexis Sanchez.
Perhaps he is worth the money, though. According to the Manchester Evening News , Alex Ferguson has given the signing of Maguire his seal of approval.
ROUND-UP
- Manchester United does not know if Paul Pogba will be on the plane to Australia for the start of their pre-season training camp, according to the Mirror . Pogba is determined to leave Old Trafford amid links to Real Madrid and former club Juventus .
- According to Corriere dello Sport , Roma star Nicolo Zaniolo wants to join Juventus despite interest from Champions League runner-up Tottenham . Spurs have reportedly offered €23million plus defender Toby Alderweireld , while Juve are prepared to offload Gonzalo Higuain and cash for the 20-year-old.
- The Star reports Arsenal wants Bournemouth's Ryan Fraser if it is not able to sign Crystal Palace star Wilfried Zaha . The Gunners are also favourites to sign Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney ahead of Napoli , according to CalcioNapoli24 .
- According to Sport Mediaset , Sergej Milinkovic-Savic 's agent is in London to hold talks with Manchester United about the Lazio midfielder. Milinkovic-Savic emerged as a target for United at the start of 2018-19 and with the Red Devils needing to reinforce their midfield amid doubts over Paul Pogba , the Serbia international could be available for €80million.
- Barcelona target Antoine Griezmann has informed Atletico Madrid that he will not report for the start of pre-season training, Marca says. Griezmann has already made clear his desire to leave Atletico after five years, with LaLiga champion Barca the favourite to sign the France star.
- Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is keen to make a 'statement signing' and has identified Atletico Madrid forward Diego Costa , claims the Daily Mail .
- The Sun says Atletico Madrid could be forced to sell Saul Niguez amid speculation linking the Spain international midfielder to Manchester United . According to reports, Quality Sports Investments owns 40 per cent of Saul's transfer rights and would be owned that percentage if the player – who has a €150million release clause – leaves Madrid.
- Bournemouth defender Nathan Ake has emerged as a target for Premier League champion Manchester City , which is refusing to meet Leicester City 's valuation of Harry Maguire .