Football rumours: Chelsea ready to swoop if Neymar leaves PSG

What the papers say

Lionel Messi is another forward potentially heading out of PSG with the Daily Mail reporting the 35-year-old forward wants a return to Barcelona. It is claimed the Spanish giants would need to raise £88million and activate another “economic lever” to bring the Argentina captain back to the Nou Camp.

Brentford full-back Aaron Hickey, 20, has emerged as a target for Manchester City, according to the Sun. The Scotland defender is reportedly valued at around £30m.

Former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler is being linked to a vacant manager’s role in England. The Sun reports the 48-year-old is considering applying for the job at League Two Tranmere Rovers.

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Adam Wharton: Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Brighton are keeping tabs on Blackburn’s England Under-19 midfielder.

Levi Colwill: Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester City are all keen on the England Under-21 defender, 20, but Chelsea reportedly do not want to sell.