English paper talks

THE SUN:

Chelsea are to join Manchester City in the race for Barcelona star Lionel Messi after father Jorge held chats on Roman Abramovich's yacht.

Italian star Leonardo Bonucci needs to take after Antonio Conte to Chelsea in a £38m bargain.

Conte has likewise cautioned Barcelona off attempting to sign shield Cesar Azpilicueta.

Manchester United are prepared to re-sign Juventus pro Paul Pogba for a world-record £100m.

West Ham are hoping to capture Crystal Palace's £30m move for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke.

Manchester City are prepared to try things out with a £40m offer for Everton focus back John Stones.

Bournemouth are planning to offer £15m for out-of-support Liverpool winger Jordon Ibe.

DAILY MIRROR:

Manchester City are plotting a £100m defensive overhaul by targeting Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones.

West Ham have been left staggered after Carlos Tevez asked for £250,000-per-week to return to the club.

Victor Valdes has fuelled speculation he could be on his way to the Riverside after following Middlesbrough's official Twitter account on Tuesday night.

Jose Mourinho will focus on his final transfer target in Paul Pogba, now Henrikh Mkhitaryan has completed his £26.3m switch to Manchester United.

DAILY STAR:

West Ham are reportedly eyeing a move for AC Milan striker Carlos Bacca after being priced out of a deal for Liverpool's Christian Benteke.

Sevilla have confirmed their interest in signing Liverpool duo Joe Allen and Luis Alberto this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS:

Tottenham are reportedly set to join the race for Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko.

Radja Nainggolan has opted to snub Chelsea's interest and stay with Roma.

Torino are leading the race to sign Emanuele Giaccherini but the Sunderland ace still dreams of joining Chelsea.

DAILY MAIL:

Paris Saint-Germain are showing interest in Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.

Middlesbrough are exploring a shock move for Robin van Persie.

Inter Milan are considering a £38m offer for West Ham's Dimitri Payet.

Wesley Sneijder's agent has accused Galatasaray of trying to 'bully' his client out of the club after he was fined over £1.7m for being booked 11 times.

DAILY TELEGRAPH:

Manchester City are expected to make an improved offer for Leonardo Bonucci, after Juventus rejected an opening bid of £38.6m for the Italy centre-half, as Pep Guardiola steps up his protracted battle to reshape the club's defence.

The Football Association are seeking talks with Arsene Wenger to establish whether he is interested in managing England.

Liverpool have opened contact talks with manager Jurgen Klopp and hope to convince their German coach to agree new terms before the start of the season.

Wayne Rooney is happy to move from midfield to play in attack again for Manchester United, with the 30-year-old also being informed by Jose Mourinho he will continue as captain next season.

Vladimir Putin's spokesman has attacked a lavish €250,000 Monte Carlo champagne party attended by two Russia players days after their Euro 2016 failure as "a shameless display of conceit".

THE TIMES:

Manchester City will have to spend more than £100m if they are to capture Leonardo Bonucci and John Stones.