What the papers say
The future of Anthony Martial looks to be away from Old Trafford, according to reports. The Daily Mirror say the 22-year-old will be offered to Bayern Munich as part of a deal which could see Robert Lewandowski move the other way, while Bild says the forward will be used in a deal for defender Jerome Boateng.
Crystal Palace could lose striker Wilfried Zaha to Chelsea with the player rejecting a new contract and considering lodging an official transfer request, the Daily Mirror reports.
Burnley will need to pay £20m if they want to bolster their strike force with Jay Rodriguez, who is currently with newly-relegated West Brom, the Guardian reports.
Social media round-up
Gonzalo Higuain completes £16m loan to AC Milan as Chelsea miss out on Argentinian striker: https://t.co/Lu1BgTCAro pic.twitter.com/vbrqXSxs3O
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) August 2, 2018
If Ousmane Dembélé leaves Barcelona this transfer window the club are considering using the money to buy Paul Pogba to finish the squad. (Source: Esports RAC1) pic.twitter.com/m15BKfKbwH
— Transfer News Live (@DeadlineDayLive) August 2, 2018
Players to watch
Mateo Kovacic: After the Croatia midfielder reportedly turned down a move to Manchester United owing to boss Jose Mourinho, Chelsea are interested in landing the Real Madrid player according to Calciomercato.
Charlie Adam: The Stoke stalwart is interested in moving to Rangers before his retirement, Talksport reports.
