Football Paper Round: Alexis Sanchez's agent claims player wants to leave as Juventus bid

Juventus make £26 million bid for Alexis Sanchez, then up it to £30m

Readers of Friday morning's papers in the UK will see that Juventus have made a bid of £26 million for Alex Sanchez, according to the Sun. The bid is significantly lower than the £33 million that Arsenal used to pry him away from Barcelona two seasons ago, and is unlikely to be even

dignified by the London club for a man who has since lead Chile to back-to-back Copa America victories.

Indeed, so desultory was that bid that Juve have already upped it to £30m (€35m), according to the Italian press this morning, a la Tuttosport:

The key detail is in The Sun, however: a claim that Sanchez's agent Fernando Felicevich has told Arsenal that Sanchez wants to leave the club. Juventus appear to be the only ones working on this information - though that won't last long, given that it's now all over the back pages - and are working to secure him on this basis. 

Julian Draxler subject of £43 million Arsenal bid

Arsenal have made a £43 million bid for winger Julian Draxler, according to the Sun. Arsenal were interested in Draxler last summer while he was at Schalke, before the 22-year-old signed a five-year deal with Wolfsburg. The German international is back on the Gunners radar thanks to his strong season and good performances at Euro 2016. 

Leonardo Bonucci in talks with Man City

Leonardo Bonucci's agent is in talks with Manchester City, according to the Sun. The report says that City have had a bid of £38 million for the defender turned down, with the club and Bonucci's agent in the mean time discussing personal terms. The 29-year-old was open to a move with Chelsea under old boss Antonio Conte, but now however will not reunite as Conte has an agreement with Juventus not to poach any of their players. 

Dortmund's Neven Subotic has strong Premier League interest

Middlesbrough, Stoke and Sunderland are all showing interest in Dortmund's Neven Subotic, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that the defender has been released from Dortmund's pre-season training camp to hold talks with the clubs in question, with all parties told that he could be sold for £6.5 million. Sunderland and Stoke have both shown interest, however work permit issues may slow a move down in the short term. Middlesbrough are reportedly confident of snaring the 27-year-old, as Bundesliga club Cologne are also assessing a move. 

Source: Eurosport