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Serie A giants battle for Sturridge
Roma and Inter will go head-to-head for the signature of Daniel Sturridge, reports Corriere dello Sport.
The Liverpool striker has been out of favour under Jurgen Klopp and is eager to secure a January move to salvage his World Cup dream.
The Giallorossi and Nerazzurri, who meet in a mouthwatering clash in the league on Sunday with both competing for a Champions League spot, will make offers for the 28-year-old.
Roma have entered the race after interest emerged from Chelsea for star striker Edin Dzeko, who they are prepared to sell high on at nearly 32 years of age, but not until a replacement is secured.
That's unlikely Emerson Palmieri, who is on his way out and will join the Blues as competition for Marcos Alonso at left wing-back.
Gunners ready to strike Auba deal
Arsenal have been told what it will take to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang with Borussia Dortmund holding out for £55 million, reports the Express.
The Gunners have already bid £45m for the Gabonese striker, which was rejected by the Bundesliga giants.
But a second bid could come close to the asking price, which would break their current club record of £47m paid for Alexandre Lacazette last summer.
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Pogba demands huge pay rise
Paul Pogba will demand Man United double his wages, according to the Mirror, once Alexis Sanchez completes his move to Old Trafford.
The Arsenal star is set to pocket a basic wage of £400,000-per-week and with Pogba well short of that on £200,000-per-week, United may have a problem.
Having proven himself to be instrumental to Jose Mourinho's side with nine Premier League assists -- just one behind Kevin De Bruyne and Leroy Sane despite an extended period out through injury -- the Red Devils will have little option but to satisfy the French superstar.
Despite three years remaining on his deal, with United possessing an option to extend it by a further year, United are aware of the need to hold on to the 24-year-old throughout his prime years.
Roma eye Darmian
Roma want to sign Manchester United's out-of-favour full-back Matteo Darmian, but the Mirror reports they only want a loan deal.
The Italian could prove a useful short-term replacement for Palmier, who appears to be on his way to Chelsea.
His versatility to play on both the right and left also make him an attractive target, though their reluctance to offer a permanent deal could see another club win out for the former Torino star.
AC Milan and Valencia are keen, while Juventus could also be in the running, with the Red Devils eyeing a £4m profit on the £13m they paid back in 2015.
Tap-ins
- Arsenal have been alerted to a £3m release clause in Jonny Evans' contract, report the Star.
The Baggies could lose the Northern Ireland international this summer if they are relegated, which could give an edge to the Gunners in negotiations this month.
- The Star also report that Valencia are keen to take advantage of Juan Mata's expiring contract.
United have yet to extend the Spaniard's deal and with Jose Mourinho unable to give the former Chelsea star a starting role, a return to the Mestalla could be an option.
- Southampton will begin splashing the £75m banked from selling Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool by targeting Quincy Promes and Guido Carrillo, reports the Telegraph.
Saints are eager to spend big as a sign of their ambition, despite losing their defensive stalwart to the Reds, with Monaco striker Carrillo and Spartak Moscow winger Promes top of their targets this month.
Source: espn.co.uk