Football Paper Round: Batshuayi set for Chelsea medical after £33m deal

Michy Batshuayi set for Chelsea medical

Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi is set for a Chelsea medical, according to the Guardian. The report says the Blues are on the brink of capturing the Belgian international with a £33.2 million deal, beating West Ham, Crystal Palace and Juventus to his services. The 22 year old decided on the move

when Chelsea entered the fray late in bidding, as he will be given a special excuse to leave national team training to undertake a medical at Stamford Bridge and sign a five year contract with the club.

Joe Hart's position under threat as City ponder Claudio Bravo buy

Manchester City will target Claudio Bravo, according to the Daily Mail. After Joe Hart's poor performances at Euro 2016, the report says that Pep Guardiola will be looking to provide competition for Hart by trying to sign the keeper of Copa America winners Chile. Barcelona still rate Bravo highly, as the 33 year old is their first choice keeper and it's believed City will have to work hard to convince Bravo of a move. It's also believed that free agent Victor Valdes and Real Sociedad's Geronimo Rulli are also on City's radar to fill the position. 

 Robbie Brady set for Leicester City move

Republic of Ireland hero Robbie Brady is set for a £12 million move to Leicester City, according to the Sun. Claudio Ranieri's Foxes are in pole position for the Norwich winger, as the club is ready to match the £12 million price tag for Brady. Despite Sunderland, West Brom and Hull all interested in the 24 year old, Leicester and Brady's agent have been discussing wage fees. Brady has reportedly decided to switch to Leicester, due to the opportunity to play Champions League football. 

Southampton could hijack Stoke's bid for Berahino

Southampton's last ditch bid could prevent Stoke from capturing Saido Berahino, according to the Sun. The report says that after the £30 million departure of Sadio Mane to Liverpool, Southampton are looking at Saido Berahino as a replacement. Stoke were set to sign Berahino from West Brom for £16 million, before the Saints arrived on the scene late and forced a bidding war between the two clubs. It appears now that Stoke will have to up their bid to get Berahino, as he could be tempted by the promise of European football at St. Mary's next season.

Source: Eurosport