Arsenal Open Talks With Mahre and Kante

 

Arsenal are in discussions to sign Leicester City forward Riyad Mahrez, 25, who is valued at £40m, and midfielder N’Golo Kante, 25, who is available for £20m. (France Football – in French)

West Ham are close to agreeing a summer move for Arsenal winger Theo Walcott, 27. The Gunners are willing to let the England international leave for a fee of about £20m.(Sun)

Co-owner David Sullivan says West Ham have made a £24m bid for a top forward in France and will bid £25m for another in England this week if they are unsuccessful. (Sky Sports)

West Ham’s £24m bid is for Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, and they will also make a £25m bid for Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, 25. (Mirror)

Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, has told friends he is prepared to reject lucrative offers from the Premier League to stay at the La Liga club. The Frenchman has been closely monitored by Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. (Telegraph)

Chelsea captain John Terry, 35, is close to agreeing a move to the Chinese Super League, where he will earn £12m a year, making him one of the highest paid players in the world. (Sun)

Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic, 27, is waiting to see if Manchester United begin negotiations with ex-Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho before deciding whether to move to Old Trafford. (Daily Mail)

Former Liverpool midfielder Steven Gerrard, 35, has reiterated his intention to return to the club “sooner rather than later” despite currently playing in the MLS with LA Galaxy.(Independent)

Tottenham midfielder Erik Lamela, 24, is keen to stay at the club for another year after finally earning a regular starting spot this season.(Evening Standard)

Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino is lining up a reunion with 27-year-old Adam Lallana and is willing to make a £20m offer for the Liverpool midfielder. (Sun)

Stoke City midfielder Charlie Adam believes team-mate Jack Butland, 23, will go on to play for one of England’s “big” clubs. (BBC Radio 5 live in short)

Paris St-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, says he will reveal his next move “soon”, having been linked with a move to Manchester United.(Manchester Evening News)

Striker Anthony Martial, 20, will miss Manchester United’s Premier League game against West Ham on Tuesday with a hamstring injury and is facing a race to be fit for the final league match of the season against Bournemouth on Sunday. (Telegraph)

Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen, 26, is happy to wait until the summer for his future to be decided. The Welshman has one year remaining on his contract and the Reds have yet to open talks over a new contract. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle United face “carnage” if they are relegated and manager Rafael Benitez leaves the club, says former Liverpool midfielder Don Hutchison. (Chronicle)

Aston Villa have been scouting Bosnia midfielder Tino-Sven Susic, 24, who may be available for a fee of £4m. (Daily Mail)

Lazio say midfielder Lucas Biglia, 30, is not for sale after the £15m-rated Argentine was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United. (Express)