' Todays National Football News ' 16/06/18

PAPER TALK 16/06/18

Well, where to start after that cracking game last night? How about a look at the top transfer stories in the Saturday papers...

Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona to make Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah their big summer signing. (The Sun)


Maurizio Sarri is on the brink of replacing Antonio Conte at Chelsea and is set to bring Gianfranco Zola with him to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail)



Wayne Rooney could make his DC United debut on July 14, as the Everton forward edges closer to his MLS move. (Daily Mirror)

Lionel Messi has urged Barcelona to make Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah their big summer signing.


David de Gea is set to commit himself to Manchester United with a new five-year contract.



Marcelo Bielsa has been handed a £20m war chest to lead Leeds back to the Premier League.



Southampton are battling Burnley and Crystal Palace for Toulouse defender Christopher Jullien, who is valued at £9m.


Steven Gerrard has revealed England boss Gareth Southgate sent him a congratulatory text after he was appointed Rangers manager.


Premier League clubs are planning a FIFA video game championship, with all 20 expected to be involved.


Maurizio Sarri is on the brink of replacing Antonio Conte at Chelsea and is set to bring Gianfranco Zola with him to Stamford Bridge.




England Under-21 head coach Aidy Boothroyd believes there is a shortage of high-quality defenders coming through the system.


Newcastle United are facing competition from Leicester City in their attempts to re-sign Andros Townsend from Crystal Palace this summer.




Harry Kane has been backed to break his major tournament goal duck in Russia - by Tottenham team-mate Toby Alderweireld.ac



Wayne Rooney could make his DC United debut on July 14, as the Everton forward edges closer to his MLS move.


Hector Bellerin has revealed he left Barcelona to join Arsenal as a teenager because he could not see a path to the Nou Camp first team.