Wednesday’s news and transfer rumour gossip.
Germany midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 30, has said he could leave Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in an extract of his upcoming autobiography, alerting both Manchester United and Chelsea – (Daily Express)
Manchester United scouts were in Italy on Sunday to watch Palermo’s £30m-rated striker Paulo Dybala, 21, in action against Inter Milan – (Daily Mail)
West Brom’s new boss Tony Pulis says £10m record-signing Brown Ideye will not be sold this season. The 26-year-old has been linked with a move to Al Gharafa of Qatar, where their transfer window is open for another week – (Daily Star)
Chelsea are weighing up a summer move for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi, 21, who is refusing to sign a new deal with the Italian club – (London Evening Standard)
Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a move for Argentine centre-half Emanuel Mammana, 19, of River Plate – (Daily Mirror)