What the papers say
Tottenham has overtaken Manchester United in the race for Paris St Germain and Belgium right-back Thomas Meunier, according to The Sun. The 28-year-old is set to let his contract expire in the summer and Spurs boss Jose Mourinho has taken an active role in trying to persuade the Belgian to North London.
The Daily Mirror reports that David de Gea's time at Manchester United could soon be coming to an end. The Spanish goalkeeper has been a key part of the Red Devils' squad since joining the club in 2011 and signed a new four-year deal to stay at Old Trafford in September last year. However the 29-year-old's recent form is believed to have club bosses now considering potential replacements ahead of the summer transfer window.
Staying with Manchester United, the Daily Express says the club is preparing a "huge" offer for Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez. However the Red Devils are not the only ones interested in the 22-year-old, with the striker also believed to be on the radar for Barcelona and Paris St Germain.
Away from Old Trafford, Liverpool could be set to swoop on Arsenal's 18-year-old ace Bukayo Saka. The Sun says the impressive winger's contract talks with the Gunners have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, leaving the door open for the Reds to make a move for the young gun. But Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is not going to give Saka up without a fight, with the club reportedly hoping to come to terms on a new five-year-deal for the player.
Social media round-up
Arsenal set Pierre Emerick Aubameyang transfer deadline by Real Madrid | @TomHopkinson https://t.co/hw4a6HMaGs pic.twitter.com/CLn7e2zc2Z
— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 9, 2020
EXCLUSIVE: Man Utd defy financial crisis by handing £64,000-a-year contract to 16-year-old Joe Hugill#MUFChttps://t.co/k0SzGtj3Wm pic.twitter.com/gXteolsQVH
— Daily Star Sport (@DailyStar_Sport) May 9, 2020
Players to watch
Talles Magno: Liverpool are prepared to make a move for the 17-year-old Vasco de Gama forward, according to the Daily Star.
EXCLUSIVE: Man City starlet Charlie McNeil at centre of transfer tug of war between European giants | @Neil_Moxley https://t.co/lZc41g9BhQ pic.twitter.com/1Krkan5V70 — Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) May 9, 2020
Charlie McNeill: Juventus and RB Leipzig are battling for the 16-year-old's signature as he looks to leave Manchester City, reports the Daily Mirror.
