Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, who is a £100m target for Manchester United, has been described as a "waste of money" by France World Cup and European Championship winner Emmanuel Petit. Is the French legend right?
Here are the top stories for today.
- Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich defender, with the Premier League outfit set to start the bidding at £20 million. (Daily Mail)
- Manchester United have already asked Bayern Munich about Renato Sanches’ release clause following the midfielder's impressive Euro 2016 campaign with Portugal. (Daily Record)
- Borussia Dortmund have agreed a five-year deal with Wolfsburg midfielder Andre Schurrle and are stepping up their interest in Tottenham target Mario Gotze over a return to the club. (Kicker)
- Chelsea are confident of concluding a £80 million double-deal to bring Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
- Valencia have made an enquiry as to the availability of Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, though they could face competition from AC Milan for his signature.
- Manchester City have made a £53m bid for 22-year-old Everton and England centre-back John Stones. (Sun)
- Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has given up hope of signing France international Pogba but will keep hold of 23-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata. (Independent)
- Sunderland are considering appointing former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes if Sam Allardyce takes the England job. (Daily Telegraph)
- Turkish club Besiktas are planning a £25m bid for 30-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. (Fanatik - in Turkish)
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is chasing Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler, 22, in a £55m move. (Daily Mirror)
- Leicester City have offered midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, a new £100,000-a-week contract, but he is keen to move to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
- Inter Milan captain and striker Mauro Icardi, 23, is being scouted by Tottenham and Arsenal, says his wife and agent. (Evening Standard)
- Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, 30, is a target for former club Arsenal, while West Ham are also interested. (Daily Star)
- Turkish club Besiktas want 30-year-old Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov. (Manchester Evening News)
- New Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has ordered his players to stay together in a hotel during pre-season training to "bond". (Guardian)
- Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane, 29, could be on the verge of a move to Hull City. (Hull Daily Mail)
Finally…
- Peterborough United chairman Barry Fry, 71, has called Premier League clubs "pathetic" for turning down the chance to enter their academy teams into the Football League Trophy. (Peterborough Telegraph)
Here are the top stories for today.
- Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich defender, with the Premier League outfit set to start the bidding at £20 million. (Daily Mail)
- Manchester United have already asked Bayern Munich about Renato Sanches’ release clause following the midfielder's impressive Euro 2016 campaign with Portugal. (Daily Record)
- Borussia Dortmund have agreed a five-year deal with Wolfsburg midfielder Andre Schurrle and are stepping up their interest in Tottenham target Mario Gotze over a return to the club. (Kicker)
- Chelsea are confident of concluding a £80 million double-deal to bring Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante and Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly to Stamford Bridge. (The Sun)
- Valencia have made an enquiry as to the availability of Arsenal forward Joel Campbell, though they could face competition from AC Milan for his signature.
- Manchester City have made a £53m bid for 22-year-old Everton and England centre-back John Stones. (Sun)
- Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has given up hope of signing France international Pogba but will keep hold of 23-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata. (Independent)
- Sunderland are considering appointing former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes if Sam Allardyce takes the England job. (Daily Telegraph)
- Turkish club Besiktas are planning a £25m bid for 30-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. (Fanatik - in Turkish)
- Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is chasing Wolfsburg midfielder Julian Draxler, 22, in a £55m move. (Daily Mirror)
- Leicester City have offered midfielder N'Golo Kante, 25, a new £100,000-a-week contract, but he is keen to move to Chelsea. (Daily Mail)
- Inter Milan captain and striker Mauro Icardi, 23, is being scouted by Tottenham and Arsenal, says his wife and agent. (Evening Standard)
- Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, 30, is a target for former club Arsenal, while West Ham are also interested. (Daily Star)
- Turkish club Besiktas want 30-year-old Manchester City defender Aleksandar Kolarov. (Manchester Evening News)
- New Watford manager Walter Mazzarri has ordered his players to stay together in a hotel during pre-season training to "bond". (Guardian)
- Bordeaux defender Lamine Sane, 29, could be on the verge of a move to Hull City. (Hull Daily Mail)
Finally…
- Peterborough United chairman Barry Fry, 71, has called Premier League clubs "pathetic" for turning down the chance to enter their academy teams into the Football League Trophy. (Peterborough Telegraph)
