Football rumours: Aston Villa keen on Joao Felix


What the papers say
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has his heart set on signing 24-year-old forward Joao Felix, who is supposedly keen to leave Atletico Madrid, says BirminghamLive.


Real Madrid and Paris St Germain are circling highly-rated defender Josh Acheampong as a potential option at right-back with the 18-year-old a graduate of Chelsea’s academy, reports the Independent.
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Facundo Buonanotte: The 19-year-old could become Leicester’s fifth signing of the summer, as the club nears a loan deal for the Brighton midfielder, reports the Daily Mail.
Martin Zubimendi: Real Sociedad are working hard to convince the 25-year-old to reject a move from Liverpool, with a £51million release clause on the cards for the Spanish midfielder, says the Times.