What the papers say
Real Madrid are back in the hunt for Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling, with the Spanish giants looking to make a bid for the England international as part of a raft of transfer activity next summer, the Daily Mail reports.
Liverpool are to let winger Sheyi Ojo leave Anfield on loan to French club Reims, according to the Daily Mirror. Ojo, 21, has previously had loan spells at Fulham, Wigan and Wolves.
Premier League-chasing Aston Villa are looking to boost their promotion prospects by bringing in Southampton’s Matt Targett on loan, but the Saints may be reluctant to let the left-back leave, according to the Daily Mirror.
Social media round-up
No chance Defoe is leaving says Cherries boss Howe – transfer news LIVEhttps://t.co/huIrvjQhxV pic.twitter.com/5SBQbvXeah
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) August 28, 2018
Danny Rose poised to stay at Tottenham after impressing Mauricio Pochettino https://t.co/1UPcpWjhz6
— Telegraph Football (@TeleFootball) August 28, 2018
Players to watch
Alexandre Lacazette: The 27-year-old Arsenal striker is considering his future at the Emirates, fearing he does not fit in with the style of play of new boss Unai Emery, le10sport reports.
Moussa Sissoko: Tottenham’s French midfielder is said to be wanted by Turkish side Fenerbahce, Sky Sports says.
