Papers: West Ham’s Fernandes chooses Man Utd over Arsenal
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers…MATEUS FERNANDESManchester United lead the race to sign West Ham's Mateus Fernandes despite interest from Arsenal. United, however, are wary of interest from Real Madrid. – Telegraph
Bruno Fernandes is understood to have spoken highly of Mateus Fernandes. – Telegraph
Mateus Fernandes has indicated to West Ham that he is keen on joining Manchester United with Jason Wilcox, who signed the former Sporting man at Southampton, pushing for the deal. – talkSPORTTransfer Centre LIVE! | Latest on YOUR PL club!Sky Sports Rewards – tickets, offers and moreDownload the Sky Sports app for expert analysis, best video & moreNot got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream with no contract on NOW
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PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFERSArsenal are exploring a deal to sign Club Brugge forward Christos Tzolis. – The Athletic
Crystal Palace are keen to match Middlesbrough's £20m asking price for Hayden Hackney despite Everton interest. – Daily Mail
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Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all watching Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite closely. – Daily Mail
Manchester City have reportedly made enquiries over Chelsea defender Malo Gusto as the Citizens look to strengthen at right-back this summer. – L'EquipeInter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi looks increasingly likely to leave the San Siro this summer, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs monitoring his situation. – Gazzetta dello SportNewcastle United have submitted their first official offer to Osasuna for highly-rated winger Victor Muñoz. – The Sun
EUROPEAN FOOTBALLBarcelona are reportedly continuing to monitor the situation of former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez as they assess alternative attacking options this summer. – Mundo deportivoJules Kounde is reportedly happy at Barcelona and has no desire to leave the Spanish giants this summer. – L'EquipePSG and Atletico Madrid have opened discussions regarding a possible deal for South Korea international Lee Kang-In. – The SunWORLD CUPPremier League referee Michael Oliver has pulled out of his first game at the World Cup after suffering an injury. The Geordie referee was due to be the man in the middle for the clash between Ecuador and the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia – Mirror
