Paper Round: Manchester United to go 'all out' for Alvaro Morata as Cristiano Ronaldo rumour cools off

Manchester United are said to be preparing a major bid for Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata as Cristiano Ronaldo's interest in moving cools off. It's Thursday's Paper Round.

 

Mourinho going all-out for Morata as Ronaldo cools off

Jose Mourinho will apparently go all-out to secure the signature of Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata this summer, according to a report in Thursday's Sun newspaper. With Ronaldo looking increasingly unlikely to move, apparently Manchester United will offer £60 million for his team mate 24-year-old Morata, hoping to seal the deal before their pre-season training camp in Los Angeles. 

Costa holds tight for Atletico

The Daily Star reports on Thursday that estranged Chelsea striker Diego Costa will refuse to move on from West London until Atletico Madrid are ready to sign him in January. Costa hit the headlines earlier this month after he revealed that Chelsea manager, Antonio Conte had texted him that he did not feature in his plans for the coming season, while he was on international duty. Costa had been linked with a move to Atletico, but Los Colchoneros are subject to a transfer ban until January 2018. 

Mbappe not fazed by Champions League

A "close relative" of Kylian Mbappe has apparently told French newspaper Le Parisien that the 18-year-old could join Arsenal this summer, despite a lack of Champions League football next season. Following a sterling display in Ligue 1 last season, Mbappe has become a target for any number of clubs and it had been thought that Arsenal would have dropped down the list thanks to their failure to qualify for next season's Champions League. 

John Terry to swap Champions League for Championship?

The future of former Chelsea defender and captain John Terry was the subject of speculation on Thursday as The Sun reported he could be set to join Championship side Aston Villa. According to the newspaper, Terry, who is without contract, and has had a number of offers but may shun them for a £60,000-per week contract with the Villains, to help them gain promotion to the Premier League for the 2018/19 season.

Source: Eurosport