Football Paper Round: Higuain turns down £42 million China deal

Gonzalo Higuain turns down big China deal

Gonzalo Higuain has turned down a giant deal from the Chinese Super League, according to the Sun. The report says that Higuain turned down a £800,000-a-week contract from Hebei China Fortune, which would have netted him £42 million dollars in personal wages for a year.

It comes as Arsenal are pursuing the striker very closely, with Napoli saying they do not want to sell the player for less than his £80 million release fee.

Besiktas ready to bid for Vincent Kompany

Besiktas are preparing a bumper bid to land Man City captain Vincent Kompany, according to the Sun. The report says the Turkish giants believe they are capable of doing a deal with in a week, as they are preparing a £25 million bid for the Belgian international. One potential snare in the plan, appears to be the trouble they'd have matching his current Manchester City wage of £130,000-a-week. Two meetings have taken place between the clubs at this stage, with Besiktas making it a top summer window priority. 

Joao Mario subject of Chelsea interest

Portugal and Sporting Lisbon star Joao Mario is the subject of interest from Chelsea, according to the Sun. The report has Chelsea on the verge of offering a bid of £46 million on the midfielder, as their interest has been largely motivated by the player's strong Euro 2016 tournament. Mario's agent is Kia Joorabchian, someone who has recently helped orchestrate Chelsea deals for his clients, such as Matt Miazga and Alexandre Pato over the last twelve months. 

Everton weighing up Fernando Llorente bid

Everton are reportedly monitoring the situation for Fernando Llorente, according to ESPNFC. The report says the Sevilla are open to the striker moving on in the summer, as he had limited minutes this season due to great competition amongst the club's attacking personnel. Everton are monitoring the situation, with new Everton boss Ronald Koeman keen to add more firepower to his squad.

Source: Eurosport