Athletic Bilbao are interested in a cut-price move for Spanish defender Nacho Monreal, 28, who joined Arsenal for £8m in 2013 – Daily Express
Sunderland are close to signing Romania goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon, 27, who was recently told that his contract would not be renewed at Manchester City – The Journal
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba, 36, says his Ivory Coast team-mate Serge Aurier, 21, who set up his country’s two goals in the win over Japan, has the capacity to step up seamlessly to the Premier League if he leaves Toulouse – Guardian
Free agent Marouane Chamakh has admitted he is determined to stay in the Premier League, even if he fails to agree a new deal at Crystal Palace – Sky Sports
Petr Cech’s future at Chelsea has been cast into doubt after boss Jose Mourinho confirmed Thibaut Courtois will return to Stamford Bridge next season – Metro