Football Paper Round: Manchester United plan to sell four players following Paul Pogba's arrival

United to clear the decks after Pogba deal

Jose Mourinho is preparing a Manchester United clear-out following the signing of Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world record fee - according to the Telegraph. Marcos Rojo, Daley Blind, Juan Mata and Bastian Schweinsteiger are all likely to be sold if Mourinho gets his way, although only the

German is guaranteed to be out of the first-team plans for the first month of the season. There are also question-marks over the futures of Ashley Young, Matteo Darmian and Memphis Depay after the trio failed to make the squad for the Community Shield win over Leicester City.

City increase efforts to sign Stones

Manchester City have ramped up their efforts to bring centre-back John Stones to the Etihad from Everton - reports the Express. Pep Guardiola is a known admirer of the England international, but City's injury crisis before the start of the season has persuaded them to up their bid for the youngster to £50m. Nicolas Otamendi has joined Vincent Kompany and Eliaquim Mangala on the treatment table just days before the opening games of the new campaign.

Guardiola runs out of patience with Nasri

Samir Nasri has been told to look for another club by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola - reports the Daily Star. The new City boss was reportedly furious with Nasri's fitness and lack of professionalism when he first arrived, but opted to give the Frenchman a couple of weeks to raise his game. Guardiola's opinion of Nasri's approach to training has not softened however, and the Frenchman has been cast aside from regular first-team training as the squad gears up for the start of the new season. AC Milan,

Source: Eurosport