Former Tottenham midfielder Chris Waddle says the club have not had a successful centre-back pairing since Ledley King’s retirement – (Evening Standard)
Southampton’s Italy striker Graziano Pelle, 29, turned his back on a career as a professional ballroom dancer in order to become a footballer – (Daily Mirror)
Chelsea look poised to sign Brazilian midfielder Lucas Silva after hijacking his proposed transfer to Real Madrid – (Metro)
Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi says he is keen to extend his current deal with the Italian club – (Sky Sports)
Liverpool could be set to snap up long-time target Andre Ayew on a free transfer – (Daily Mirror)