REGIONAL FOOTBALL PAPER TALK 25/07/17

REGIONAL FOOTBALL PAPER TALK 25/07/17

Here's the latest from the regional papers across the country...

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has branded Dimitri Payet "a flawed individual" who will never fulfil his potential or be signed by "big clubs". (London Evening Standard)

Manchester City are continuing their dual pursuits of Kylian Mbappe and Alexis Sanchez. (Manchester Evening News)


Middlesbrough are ready to hand Ben Gibson a lucrative new contract in a bid to ward off any further interest from West Bromwich Albion. (Birmingham Mail)


Saints' Chinese takeover hangs in the balance with optimism starting to fade at St Mary's that Lander Holdings will complete a £200m deal for the club. (Daily Echo)