Football rumours: Everton considering move for Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope
What the papers say
Newcastle goalkeeper Nick Pope is reportedly on the radar of Everton boss Sean Dyche as a potential replacement for Jordan Pickford. Pickford, the England keeper, has been struggling for form and The Sun says Dyche views Pope as an ideal option to shake up his squad. Pope could be available for transfer as Newcastle are believed to be tracking Burnley’s James Trafford as a long-term signing.
The Daily Star reports Manchester City are leading the chase for Jamal Musiala after the Germany winger rejected Bayern Munich’s latest contract offer. Musiala is said to be seeking a deal worth £300,000 a week, with Manchester City reportedly ahead of Real Madrid, Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal in their pursuit of the 21-year-old.
Social media round-up
🚨🔵⚪️ Olympique Marseille are in advanced talks to sign Adrien Rabiot as new midfielder!
Negotiations underway with Rabiot on contract terms.
OM are optimistic to get it done in the next 48h — here we go, expected soon!
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 15, 2024
Cristiano Ronaldo may be tempted back to Madrid when he retires but not to play footballhttps://t.co/Ylg13LaOie
— talkSPORT (@talkSPORT) September 15, 2024
Players to watch
Joshua Kimmich: Sky Sports Germany says the 29-year-old midfielder is open to a new deal with Bayern Munich.
Samuele Ricci: AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli are all tracking the Torino midfielder, according to Calciomercato.