Football Paper Round: Joao Mario snubs Chelsea for Inter Milan

 Joao Mario set to snub Chelsea for Inter

Portugal star Joao Mario is set to snub Chelsea and head to Inter Milan, according to the Sun. The report says that the 23 year old will head to Serie A instead of Stamford Bridge, as he's agreed to a five year deal with Inter.

Sporting Lisbon have accepted Inter's bid of £29 million, and is expected to be finalised with the midfielder set to settle for a weekly wage of £29,000.

Juventus closing in player swap for Higuain

Juventus have emerged in the race for Gonzalo Higuain, according to the Daily Mail. The report says the Italian giants are set to launch a bid and player swap for Higuain, which could steal the striker out from the clutches of Arsene Wenger and Arsenal. Juventus would pay £58.2 million, and would make up the rest of Higuain's release clause by trading midfielders Roberto Pereyra and Rolando Mandragora to Napoli. Napoli are adamant they do not want to sell, but will let the player leave if a club can meet the £78.2 million release clause. 

Sissoko targeted by Borussia Dortmund

Moussa Sissoko has been targeted by Borussia Dortmund, according to the Sun. The report says that the Newcastle winger is receiving interest from a range of clubs, including Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool. Sissoko is set to be a replacement for the Manchester United bound Henrikh Mkhitaryan, with Newcastle setting a £35 price tag for the wide player. 

United's Varela interest from Eintracht Frankfurt

Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela has been targeted by Eintracht Frankfurt, according to the Daily Mail. The report says the player has been targeted for a loan deal by the Bundesliga club, with an option to buy later on. The 23 year old Uruguayan joined United in 2013 as a defensive option, but has struggled to get on the team sheet since and appears to be on his way out of the club.

Source: Eurosport