Borussia Dortmund chief hits out at latest Erling Haaland transfer rumours - Paper Talk
Monday 30 August 2021 23:36, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's national newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Borussia Dortmund sporting director Michael Zorc has hit back at the latest rumours linking top striker Erling Haaland with a move away from the German club with PSG reportedly weighing up a £200m bid.
Manchester United were only able to bring Cristiano Ronaldo back to Old Trafford because of their unique business model.
Philippe Coutinho admits there were times during his injury hell he thought he would never play football again.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel will decide over the next 24 hours whether to allow Callum Hudson Odoi to join Borussia Dortmund on loan.
West Ham are closing on a £21m deal for CSKA Moscow forward Niko Vlasic. Talks are at an advanced stage with the Hammers expected to agree a further £4m in add-ons for the Croatia international who was formerly at Everton.
Liverpool midfielder Curtis Jones is wanted by Aston Villa in a £15m deal with the 20-year-old failing to make an impression at Anfield this season.
Watford manager Xisco Munoz wants Ismaila Sarr to stay at Vicarage Road, and says it would take a huge offer to tempt the Senegalese winger away with Liverpool reported to be interested in the player.
England head into their crucial World Cup triple-header with doubts over Tyrone Mings and Dominic Calvert-Lewin.
THE SUN
Arsenal are plotting a shock swoop for Real Madrid playmaker Marco Asensio, who does not feature in Carlo Ancelotti's plans and is available for £34m.
Aston Villa are ready to sound out Liverpool about a deal to buy talented youngster Curtis Jones, who is under contract until 2025 at Anfield.
Manchester United star Amad Diallo's proposed loan move to Feyenoord is off, according to reports.
Sheffield United have opened talks with goalkeeper Willy Caballero about a return to English football.
DAILY STAR
Clubs could be invited to make offers for Manchester United winger Dan James, with Everton, Brighton, Leeds and Crystal Palace all in the running. The 23-year-old could head out on loan or even be sold if the right offer arrives before Tuesday's deadline day.
DAILY EXPRESS
The Arsenal board do not want to go through another managerial recruitment process now despite Mikel Arteta's poor start to the new Premier League season.
Manchester United plan to keep defender Diogo Dalot at the club instead of loaning him out and pursuing a deal for Atletico Madrid's Kieran Trippier, according to reports.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has come under attack from the agent of one of his own players after his side were unable to capitalise on a Chelsea red card during Saturday's 1-1 draw. Naby Keita's agent claimed the manager was 'solely responsible' for the result, comments which the German is unlikely to be pleased with.
DAILY RECORD
Joey Veerman has admitted defeat in his bid to leave Heerenveen this summer amid interest from Rangers. The midfielder was reportedly a top target of Steven Gerrard this summer and told his current club that he wanted to leave for a new challenge.
SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic are close to the double signing of Georgios Giakoumakis and Portuguese winger Jota.
