WHAT THE PAPERS SAY

L’Equipe report that Monaco forward KYLIAN MBAPPE has decided to leave the club, with Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign him.

The Sun claim Barcelona will use the money from Neymar’s sale to fund moves for Chelsea’s EDEN HAZARD and Liverpool’s PHILIPPE COUTINHO.

Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has told his club’s board that they must sign striker DIEGO COSTA, who Chelsea value at £50 million, according to the Evening Standard.

The Daily Mirror believe Liverpool target VIRGIL VAN DIJK is close to forcing through his departure from Southampton.

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PLAYERS TO WATCH

JACK WILSHERE: The midfielder is backing himself to break back into Arsene Wenger’s plans and is minded to stay at Arsenal, according to the Daily Mail.

LUCAS PEREZ: The Chronicle say the Arsenal player’s agent indicates Newcastle are not the only ones interested in Perez, with clubs from Germany, France and Spain all in the frame.

CHRIS WOOD: Turkish champions Besiktas have joined the £20 million chase for Leeds striker Chris Wood. They are ready to fight Premier League trio Swansea, Stoke and Southampton for his signature.

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