Football Paper Round: Arsenal to move in for Skhodran Mustafi and Jonny Evans

Arsenal target Skhodran Mustafi and Jonny Evans

Arsenal are in the market for Valencia's Skhodran Mustafi and West Brom's Jonny Evans. The report in the Daily Mail says that Arsenal will have a battle with Chelsea on their hands to bring Mustafi to the club, as his reported £41 million buy-out clause won't be enforced and can be purchased for

around £25 million. While inquires have been made with Valencia, Arsenal have not begun the formal process for signing Jonny Evans despite having interest in the West Brom defender.

Islam Slimani targeted by Everton and Southampton

Sporting Lisbon's Islam Slimani is hot property, according to the Sun. The report says Sporting has received an unnamed bid of £16.75 million from an English club, as Slimani has reportedly handed in a transfer request. The forward, who scored 31 goals last season, has a range of suitors including Everton and Southampton. Reports have also linked Slimani to a move to either Italy or China, as his exit from Sporting appears to be imminent. 

Everton give Swansea improved offer for Ashley Williams

Everton will offer Swansea an improved offer for captain Ashley Williams, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that the centre back is keen to discuss terms with Everton, as their first bid of £10 million was rejected by Swansea earlier in the week. The 31-year-old is expected to have a secondary bid of £12 million tabled in the short term, as Everton seek to bolster their defence heading into the season. 

Swansea agree to terms with Sevilla for Fernando Llorente

Swansea are said to agree to a deal with Sevilla for striker Fernando Llorente, according to the Guardian. The report says that the 31-year-old will undergo a medical at the Welsh club on Friday, as the striker is set be offered a two year deal. No transfer fee has been announced for the player at this stage, as Sevilla have been motivated to move the player on quickly after his performances have not matched his high wage earning status.

Source: Eurosport