Chelsea are set to open talks with Barcelona over a £20million deal to sign centre back Gerard Pique – (Metro)
Roberto Martinez has dismissed Arsene Wenger’s claim that Kieran Gibbs is the best left-back in England by repeating the Arsenal boss’ “prettiest wife” jibe – (Daily Mirror)
Diego Costa could still face Manchester United on Sunday despite being hospitalised this week with a mystery virus – (Daily Star)
Gareth Bale will miss Saturday’s El Clasico – but he is set to face Lionel Messi in a mouth-watering international fixture between Wales and Argentina next March – (Daily Express)
Paul Pogba has extended his contract at Juventus until 2019, the club has confirmed – (Goal.com)