Football Paper Round: Real Madrid move in for Moussa Sissoko

Real Madrid in hunt for Moussa Sissoko

Real Madrid are set to move in for Moussa Sissoko, according to the Sun. The Newcastle midfielder has been linked to Madrid, after the La Liga giants failed to capture Valencia's Andre Gomes from their rivals Barcelona.

After Sissoko's strong Euro 2016 showing, Madrid have taken notice alongside Arsenal, as the player is trying to leave his now relegated club. The 26 year old's asking price is reportedly £35 million.

Swansea and Stoke target Joe Allen

Swansea and Stoke are currently going head to head to capture the services of Joe Allen, according to the Sun. Swansea have publicly confirmed interest in their former player, after Stoke earlier this week put in a bid of £13 million. The report says that while Swansea have conceded it will be up to Allen in which club he chooses, any chance of remaining at Liverpool has been reduced to nil as Jurgen Klopp doesn't have Allen in his plans.

Nabil Bentaleb and Clinton Njie on Spurs outer

Tottenham are on the verge of selling Nabil Bentaleb and Clinton Njie, according to ESPN FC. Both players have been told they'll be moved on in this window, with Bentaleb reportedly speaking to clubs all over Europe, while Njie could be heading to Marseille. Njie has been at Spurs just one year after arriving from Lyon last summer for £14 million, while Bentaleb rose up through the club's academy after signing in 2012.

Fiorentina move in for Stoke target Ramadan Sobhi

A late bid for Ramadan Sobhi has threatened Stoke's hold on the wonderkid, according to the Sun. Serie A club Fiorentina have made a last ditch bid for the 19 year old attacker, which has stalled Stoke's plans to sign the teenager for £5 million. Despite this last minute issue, Stoke's hierarchy are confident the business will be done, as Sobhi has publicly appeared on Egyptian television to speak about the potential move.

Source: Eurosport