Paper Round: Manchester United target Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish keen on Tottenham Hotspur

Pete Sharland

Published 22/07/2018 at 22:23 GMT

Manchester United have made Harry Maguire their primary target whilst Jack Grealish is keen on moving to Tottenham Hotspur. It's Monday's Paper Round.

Harry Maguire of England celebrates following his sides victory in the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia Round of 16 match between Colombia and England at Spartak Stadium on July 3, 2018 in Moscow, Russia

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Man Utd target Maguire

We start with The Telegraph who report that Manchester United have made Harry Maguire their primary target. United have decided that a left-back is no longer needed so a centre-back is the priority with Maguire the main option.
Paper Round's view: Without wishing to toot the Eurosport horn too loudly our very own Dan Quarrell did see this coming during the World Cup...

Grealish keen on Spurs

Sticking in The Telegraph and it is reported that despite a boost to Aston Villa's finances Jack Grealish will tell the club he wants to leave to join Tottenham Hotspur. Fulham are also interested in the forward, who Villa value at over £30 million, but Grealish wants to play in the Champions League.
Paper Round's view: Grealish has always had talent, the key has been consistency. Mauricio Pochettino is pretty much the best in the country at getting the best out of young talent, this move makes sense.

Fulham want Schurrle

Moving to The Mail it is reported that Fulham have made an enquiry about buying Andre Schurrle from Borussia Dortmund. The former Chelsea forward has been deemed surplus to requirements at Dortmund with Everton, Crystal Palace and Lazio also mentioned as possible destinations.
Paper Round's view: Schurrle was probably unlucky at Chelsea and throughout his career as struggled with injuries. However if he's available at the right price he is definitely worth taking a chance on...

Rondon and Gayle swap deal discussed

And we end in The Mail with a report that Newcastle and West Brom are discussing a swap deal involving Dwight Gayle and Solomon Rondon. .
Paper Round's view: This is an interesting transfer report and you can't imagine that it's the sort of business Rafa Benitez had in mind...

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