Thursday 23 August 2018 21:56, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Chelsea are ready to hijack Tottenham's bid to sign Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.
Manchester United's "transfer fixer" Matt Judge has flown to Spain to begin negotiations with Barcelona for centre-back Yerry Mina.
West Ham could take their summer spending past £100m if they are able to complete a deal to sign Lille's Brazil midfielder Thiago Maia.
The Hammers have been thwarted in their bid to sign Celta Vigo striker Maxi Gomez after a £25m offer was rejected.
Wolves are interested in signing Stoke City midfielder Badou N'Diaye, who has also been linked with Everton or a possible move back to Galatasaray.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham are plotting a £30m swoop for Bournemouth midfielder Lewis Cook.
Barcelona technical secretary Eric Abidal has reportedly denied holding a meeting with Manchester United star Paul Pogba about a summer move.
DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are ready to take their battle for Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain to the wire amid reports he is not keen on any part of his proposed AC Milan move being a loan.
Kelechi Iheanacho will start Leicester's Premier League opener against Manchester United with Jamie Vardy not having enough time to get ready after his post-World Cup break.
Chelsea are in active negotiations with Marseille to sell France striker Olivier Giroud for around £20m.
Adrien Rabiot is set to snub Arsenal for a Barcelona move - if PSG can finalise a deal for N'Golo Kante.
Liverpool have been tipped to repeat their Naby Keita acquisition with Christian Pulisic - buy him now a year in advance of his arrival.
Sheyi Ojo set to leave Liverpool as boss Jurgen Klopp admits it 'makes sense' for the youngster to go on loan.
DAILY MAIL
The FA will tell Gareth Southgate they cannot offer him Premier League wages when a new deal for the England manager is put on the table.
THE GUARDIAN
Anthony Martial is still facing a club fine despite his imminent return to Manchester United training.
The EFL is standing firm after Birmingham City's latest attempt to lift their transfer embargo.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea look set to miss out on Gonzalo Higuain and Mattia Caldara who are reportedly having medicals with AC Milan today.
THE INDEPENDENT
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri is not happy with Willian's late return to pre-season training and will seek urgent talks with the player.
DAILY RECORD
Hibs are set to complete the signing of Manchester City youngster Thomas Agyepong.
