Wales manager Chris Coleman has leapt to the defence of under-fire Real Madrid star Gareth Bale, 25 – (Daily Express)
Manchester City defender Pablo Zabaleta has backed team-mate Sergio Aguero, 26, to return to his best form, saying he just needs to find the net – (Manchester Evening News)
Chelsea are reportedly holding talks Mauro Icardi’s agent ahead of an £18million transfer from Inter Milan – (Metro)
Samir Nasri admits Manchester City are no longer simply worried about catching Chelsea – they are now peering anxiously over their shoulders – (Daily Express)
Chelsea’s new signing Juan Cuadrado has revealed the secret to his lightning pace – he has nightmares about being chased by a witch – (Daily Star)