Football Paper Round: Russia to be banned from Rio altogether, Arsenal want Mahrez and Lacazette for £75m

Russia banned from the Olympics

The Daily Mail report that all Russian athletes will be banned from competing in this summer's Olympic Games - not just the track and field competitors. That means 387 people will have their sporting dreams crushed very soon - unless they can demonstrate that they are completely clean, and then they might be able to compete without country affiliation, just like whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova.

Arsenal eye £75m double swoop for Mahrez and Lacazette

Arsenal are lining up a £75million double deal for Riyad Mahrez and Alexandre Lacazette, according to the Mirror.

Manager Arsene Wenger wants to add more firepower to his forward line after a lack of goals cost them in the Premier League title race last season.

Allardyce was thinking about quitting football

Before he was appointed as England manager, Sam Allardyce was seriously considering quitting football altogether, reports the Daily Mirror. Managing Sunderland during their latest relegation battle had taken its toll - and had they gone down, he would have walked off into retirement, according to those close to him. 

Everton agree £25m fee for Witsel

Everton have agreed a £25million fee with Zenit St Petersburg for Axel Witsel, according to the Daily Mail. New manager Ronald Koeman is waiting for the Belgian to commit to the deal after the midfielder told the Russian club that he wants to leave.

Legendary captain Adams snubs Arsenal

Tony Adams has turned down the offer of managing Arsenal's youth side - and headed off to China. He'll lead Chongqing Lifan's academy having agreed contractual terms this week.

Source: Eurosport