Football Paper Round: Everton claim Lukaku is not for sale after anger at Chelsea

Everton insist Lukaku is not for sale

Everton have pulled Romelu Lukaku off the market, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Everton will not consider offers due to Chelsea's public pursuit of Lukaku and John Stones last season, which has unimpressed the Toffees. It comes as Everton are aware of dialogue between

Chelsea and Lukaku's agent Mino Raiola, as they believe the London club are trying to destabilise and unsettle the player during what they claim to be a 'crucial time in the club's period'.

Madrid feud over Nemanja Matic and Moussa Sissoko

Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane and president Florentino Perez are at odds over midfield reinforcements, according to the Evening Standard. The report says Zidane wants to sign Nemanja Matic, while Florentino Perez wants the club to sign Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko. Both players are valued by Madrid at £34 million, with Zidane holding talks with Perez during the week to resolve the issue. 

Leicester with shock £25 million Gabriel Barbosa
Leicester City will launch a £25 million bid for Santos' Gabriel Barbosa, according to the Sun. The report says that the Foxes are targeting the 19-year-old striker, as plenty of Europe's top clubs chase the hot prospect. Barcelona, Juventus, Inter Milan, Manchester United and a host of some of Europe's elite trying to court the player, with Santos chiefs set to sit down with Leicester City officials next week in England.

Andre Ayew set for £20 million West Ham move

Andre Ayew is on the verge of joining West Ham for £20 million, according to the Evening Standard. Swansea are yet to formally accept West Ham's bid, but the Swans are by all reports accepting that the player will be moving on. It comes as manager Slaven Bilic claims he'll be able to bring in a minimum of five players by the end of the transfer window, with striker and left-back positions marked as priorities.

Source: Eurosport