Monday 5 August 2019 14:26, UK
A round-up of the top stories and gossip making the back pages of Monday's regional newspapers.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
There is still a chance that Aston Villa could complete a swoop for Leeds United midfielder Kalvin Phillips before Thursday's transfer deadline.
Birmingham City want to bring highly-rated Valencia talent Fran Villalba to St Andrew's.
West Bromwich Albion are making a sensational late attempt to bring Newcastle's Dwight Gayle back to The Hawthorns, according to reports.
Wolves have once again been linked with a move for Lazio's Brazilian defender Wallace.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Harry Maguire hopes to make his Manchester United debut against Chelsea on Sunday following his arrival at Old Trafford.
Arsenal boss Unai Emery has distanced the club from speculation over a dramatic loan move for Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho by insisting: "We have never talked about him".
Jan Vertonghen admits he is in the dark about his Tottenham future, less than a year before the end of his contract.
Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Victor Camarasa on loan from Real Betis, as the Eagles target at least three signings before Thursday's transfer deadline.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Inter Milan are expected to lodge a second bid for Romelu Lukaku as the Manchester United striker waits on a potential transfer.
Ilkay Gundogan is expected to sign a new Manchester City contract in the next fortnight.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Martin Dubravka has laughed off rumours that he will be signing for Paris Saint-Germain before the transfer window closes this week.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Sunderland manager Jack Ross will continue his efforts to land a new left-sided player this week.
EVENING GAZETTE
Middlesbrough remain hopeful of signing Anfernee Dijksteel ahead of Thursday's deadline, with the Charlton right-back still the club's top defensive target.
Middlesbrough are not one of three Championship clubs to have bid for Peterborough striker Ivan Toney.
STOKE SENTINEL
Stoke City are expected to sell before they buy in the last four days of the transfer window.
Badou Ndiaye is finally due back at Stoke City this week - but reports in France suggest he may be diverted to Monaco.
LEICESTER MERCURY
Leicester City could turn attention away from Bournemouth's Nathan Ake following a jaw-dropping valuation of £75m, according to reports.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Nottingham Forest target Scott McKenna has reportedly handed in a transfer request at Aberdeen.
DERBY TELEGRAPH
Derby County have reportedly rejected a bid from fellow Championship side Brentford for defender Max Lowe.
Former Derby County striker Matej Vydra has reportedly requested to leave Burnley this summer.
FOOTBALL.LONDON
Eddie Nketiah's short-term future at Arsenal is in doubt, with confidence growing at Bristol City that they will secure the youngster on loan.
THE BOLTON NEWS
Phil Parkinson does not know whether wantaway striker Josh Magennis will play for Bolton again.
WALES ONLINE
Swansea City are interested in Arsenal wonderkid Eddie Nketiah.
Meanwhile, Cardiff City and Bristol City are battling it out for Nketiah, according to reports.
Liverpool have been backed to save Gareth Bale from his Real Madrid nightmare by former Reds defender Mark Lawrenson.
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Harry Arter is set to leave Bournemouth to join Fulham on a season-long loan.
Bournemouth are one of three Premier League clubs considering a late move for Everton's Mason Holgate, according to reports.
THE ARGUS
Brighton could make more use of the loan market ahead of the transfer deadline.
EVENING TIMES
Aberdeen star Scott McKenna has reportedly handed in a transfer request - that has been rejected by Derek McInnes.
