Paper Round: Wilfried Zaha wants Chelsea move, Blues to fight to keep Thibaut Courtois
Wilfried Zaha wants to move to Chelsea and
the Blues haven't given up on the idea of keeping Thibaut Courtois.
It's Friday's Paper Round.
Zaha wants Chelsea move
The Mirror that Crystal Palace
forward Wilfried Zaha wants to move to Chelsea. Zaha wants to leave
Palace but wants to stay in London rather than move up north again after
a tough spell with Manchester United.
Spurs had been linked but they are now targeting Jack Grealish. Palace
are reluctant to lose Zaha so the Ivory Coast international may have to
lodge a transfer request.
Blues to fight for Courtois
The Star report that Chelsea will tell Thibaut Courtois he will not be sold despite interest from Real Madrid.
The report says that Chelsea have been unable to find a top-class
replacement for Courtois so are willing to risk him leaving on a free.
Alderweireld set on Man Utd move
The Mirror reported that Toby Alderweireld
is determined to move to Manchester United and even if Spurs price him
out of a transfer this year he will wait until next summer. His current
deal is due to expire next summer and although Spurs have the option to
extend, that will insert a buy-out clause.
Bournemouth have club-record bid for Lerma rejected
The Sun report that Bournemouth
have had a club-record bid of £27 million for Jefferson Lerma rejected
by Levante. Lerma has shone in Spain and the Cherries have reportedly
been told to pay £30 million.
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