Football Paper Round: Arda Turan linked with Arsenal move

Arda Turan could be set for Arsenal move

Barcelona's Arda Turan could be heading to Arsenal, according to the Sun. The report says the 29 year old after his move to the Catalan giants just a season ago, could be the target of offers from Arsenal, Borussia Dortmund and Fenerbahce. Despite Barelona being open to these offers for the

Turkish international, Turan reportedly has no real motivation to leave and wants to prove his place at the club after moving from Atletico Madrid for £40 million dollars.

Spurs and Dortmund go head to head for Mario Gotze

Tottenham will have to fight to win the services of Mario Gotze, according to the Sun. The report says that the £20 million rated World Cup winner wants to leave Bayern Munich with a mind to more playing time, with both Spurs and former club Borussia Dortmund at the front of the line for his services. The 24 year old, despite new boss Carlo Ancelotti taking over at the German club, could be in for a new start at one of these other clubs. It's also reported that Liverpool are not entirely out of the running for Gotze, but will be hampered by having enough personnel for Gotze's preferred position on the pitch. 

Shanghai SIPG consider £35 million N'Golo Kante bid

Chinese Super League club Shanghai SIPG is ready to bid £35 million for N'Golo Kante, according to the Sun. The report says that the title winning midfielder will be on the end of a massive bid from the cashed up Chinese Super League club managed by Sven Goran-Eriksson, as the battle heats up for his services. Real Madrid, Juventus and PSG are monitoring the situation as they are all keen on signing Kante, as even Chelsea have been strongly linked to make a bid. Leicester will be hoping like Jamie Vardy, Kante will be willing to hang around for at least one more Champions League campaign.

Carlos Bacca demands big West Ham wage

AC Milan's Carlos Bacca has very big wage demands for the interested West Ham, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that the £20 million rated striker will meet with West Ham representation this week, and has placed his personal terms at £120,000-a-week - the same as the Hammers top earning star Dimitri Payet. Bacca is currently on half that at Milan, as a meeting between West Ham and Bacca is set for Monday. Spanish powerhouse Atletico Madrid are also in for the Colombian international's signature, creating a tug of war for the 29 year old striker. 

Source: Eurosport