Manager Arsene Wenger is also closing in on a deal to bring 25-year-old Real Sociedad striker Carlos Vela back to Arsenal with the Gunners set to activate a £3.5m buyout clause – Daily Mail
Liverpool are hoping they can win the race for Schalke’s £8m-rated Max Meyer, 18, ahead of Arsenal and Chelsea – Daily Express
Montpellier president Louis Nicollin has again hit out at Newcastle United, reiterating that he does not think midfield star Remy Cabella should join the Premier League club – Sky Sports
Dejan Lovren has submitted a formal written transfer request demanding to leave Southampton. Reports suggest the defender wrote an email to executive director Les Reed and chairman Ralph Krueger on May 30 with notice of his desire to leave Southampton – Metro
Hull City are interested in Sheffield United central defender Harry Maguire, 21, who could cost £1.5m – Daily Mail