Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes this is a key time in his career as he looks to step up as the senior centre-back following the exits of Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic – Guardian
Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says striker Connor Wickham, 21, could be sold if he does not sign a new contract – Sunderland Echo
Chelsea are set to open talks with Spanish goalkeeper Diego Lopez over a free transfer move from Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain – Metro
Southampton’s Morgan Schneiderlin will not be leaving the club, insists manager Ronald Koeman, despite the midfielder handing in a transfer request – Sky Sports
Napoli will not engage in long drawn out negotiations with Manchester United over midfielder Marouane Fellaini and have already made contract over an alternative option – Inside Futbol