Football rumours from the media

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Juventus are reportedly still keen on landing Manchester United’s Paul Pogba. The Metro says reports in Italy suggest the Serie A side are eager to include a player in any potential deal. However, The Sun says reports in Spain suggest the Frenchman will hand in a transfer request at Old Trafford to let him join Real Madrid.

Leicester are closing in on a £40million club record deal for Youri Tielemans, the Daily Telegraph reports. The club have been in talks with Monaco for weeks as they bid to sign the Belgium international, who has impressed while on loan at the King Power Stadium, and it is understood the negotiations are nearing a positive conclusion, the paper says.

West Ham have set a £40million price tag on striker Marko Arnautovic, The Sun says. The Austrian has handed in a second transfer request, but the Hammers will play hardball, the paper claims.

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Jack Stacey: Bournemouth have been eyeing up the Luton defender, according to the Daily Mail. The versatile 23-year-old scored four goals for Luton last season as they won promotion to the Championship and has also captured the attention of Celtic, the paper says.