Football Paper Round: United set for £28m bid for Swiss star Breel Embolo

United to make desperate £28 million bid for Breel Embolo

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is spearheading a £28 million bid for Basel's Breel Embolo, according to the Sun. The report says the 19 year Swiss international has Mourinho pulling out all the stops to guarantee his signature, as club and player representatives have made contact. United are

willing to offer Embolo almost £4 million a year in wages, which is £76,000-a-week. Stoke are also keen to sign to midfielder, wanting him to play alongside national teammate Xherdan Shaqiri.

Valencia reject Chelsea's £32 million Andre Gomes bid

Valencia have rejected a £32 million bid from Chelsea for Andre Gomes, according to the Sun. The Portugal international is one of Antonio Conte's main summer targets, with the La Liga club holding out for at least £42 million for his signature. Gomes made 41 appearances for Valencia last season, scoring five times and finishing with 8 assists in all competitions.

Mario Balotelli heavily linked with Besiktas

Out of form Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli has been linked to a move to Besiktas, according to The Sun. Balotelli is reportedly surplus to requirements at Anfield, as his agent Mino Raiola has told the Turkish media that he believes Besiktas will make an offer and that the Reds would likely green-light a move. Balotelli spent last year on loan at AC Milan, where he only made eight appearances for one goal.

Lee Cattermole set for Middlesbrough return

Middlesbrough are making a charge at getting Lee Cattermole back to the club, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that 28 year old midfielder will be subject to a return, as his former club has put in a £5 million bid. Sam Allardyce is believed to be open to the move as he seeks to repair the Sunderland squad, fresh from another relegation battle. Cattermole started his career at Middlesbrough, before heading to Wigan and then Sunderland.

 

Source: Eurosport