Football Paper Round: Jose Mourinho tells Bastian Schweinsteiger he's not needed at United

Bastian Schweinsteiger told by Mourniho he won't play for United

Bastian Schweinsteiger has been told by Jose Mourinho he's not needed, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that Schweinsteiger according to Mourinho can stay at Old Trafford, but won't be played as the new manager would rather promote younger players into his small squad.

German World Cup winner is currently training with the reserves despite his £160,000 a week contract, which still has two years before it expires.

Tottenham make enquiries for Eliaquim Mangala

Tottenham are showing interest in Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, according to the Sun. Despite no bid being put in and nothing being agreed to, Mangala has also been linked to a loan move to Napoli, suggesting City might be willing to move on the player. The French international joined City from Porto in 2014 for £32 million and despite a blistering debut against Chelsea, has failed to live up to the hype of his price tag. 

West Ham want Wilfried Bony loan deal
West Ham are keen on Wilfried Bony, according to the Mirror. The report says that Slaven Bilic's side want more offensive firepower in the squad, after the club failed to defeat Astra Guirgiu in the Europa League mid-week. As Enner Valencia is on the outer, Jonathan Calleri has been unconvincing and Andy Carroll and Andre Ayew are both injured, the Hammers want more options in attack. Despite signing Simone Zaza on a loan and potential permanent deal from Juventus, the London club are convinced they must add to their armoury to make it to European football.

Klopp denies Jordan Henderson is on the move

Jurgen Klopp has denied reports that Jordan Henderson is on the outer at Liverpool, according to the Mirror. The report claims that there were links between Henderson and Spurs, with Klopp favouring the injured Emre Can in the defensive midfield role. After coming back from an injury riddle season and claims that Klopp was unhappy with his form and fitness, meant that perhaps the Reds boss would sell the midfielder, but Klopp is dismissing that speculation by denying the player is leaving.

Source: Eurosport