What the papers say
The Telegraph says Manchester United have no intention of selling forward Anthony Martial, despite the 25-year-old being linked with a move to Inter Milan. The Italian giants are in the market for a replacement for Chelsea-bound Romelu Lukaku, but Martial is believed to be part of manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s plans for the upcoming season.
Price is proving to be a major sticking point in Lyon’s pursuit of Liverpool attacker Xherdan Shaqiri. The Liverpool Echo reports the Reds want at least £12million for the 29-year-old – much more than Lyon’s own valuation of the Swiss international.
Everton are gearing up to make a move for Antwerp defender Aurelio Buta, according to The Sun. Toffees scouts have reportedly been impressed with the 24-year-old, with the club preparing a £3m bid for his services.
Social media round-up
Man Utd ‘in late Luka Jovic transfer discussions’ as Real Madrid set £35m price tag https://t.co/AFZo1hFX6c— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 11, 2021
Denis Zakaria set for cut-price move to the Premier League https://t.co/NCcd7wUFDopic.twitter.com/nCAWLt3Afw— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) August 10, 2021
Players to watch
Martin Odegaard: The Daily Express, via DefensaCentral, says Arsenal are waiting for the 22-year-old midfielder to make a decision on his future at Real Madrid before pursuing a permanent deal.
Eduardo Camavinga: Rennes bosses have conceded that the reported Manchester United target wants to leave the club, according to the Daily Express.
