What the papers say
With hours until deadline Manchester United have a vanishing opportunity for a big name transfer, with one of the club’s own stars warning failing to act could cost the Reds a Premier League title. Thursday’s back pages are dominated by reports that suggest the transfer season will likely have a far from perfect ending at Old Trafford, marred by unfulfilled hopes for a new star defender and acrimony over Paul Pogba’s status at the club.
Social media round-up
Danny Drinkwater up for grabs tomorrow. A number of clubs very interested (inc West Ham) and Chelsea could now be ready to let him go out on loan now that they have Kovacic. Loan fee around £2-3m.@MirrorFootball
— Darren Lewis (@MirrorDarren) August 8, 2018
It’s time…
Welcome to Chelsea, @kepa_46! ?#WelcomeKepa https://t.co/X0uSlQKUpP
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) August 8, 2018
Players to watch
Leander Dendoncker: Wolves are on the verge of signing Anderlecht’s £12million-rated midfielder, 23, BBC Sport reports.
Ousmane Dembele: Arsenal are considering a £10million loan for Barcelona’s 21-year-old France forward, according to Football London.
Andre Gomes: Everton could swoop for Barcelona’s 25-year-old Portugal midfielder, the Daily Mail reports.
