THE future of Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar has been speculated about since he turned in several impressive performances for the Netherlands at the summer’s World Cup.
Rumours about Vlaar continue in today’s newspapers, with two clubs reportedly set to compete for his signature.
That is just one of the stories to have made the headlines, with Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool among the other clubs to feature.
Vlaar would cost Man United upwards of £12m, but Arsenal are ready to enter the bidding for the defender. (Daily Express)
Arsenal are on the lookout for a new defender, and Celtic’s Virgil van Dijk is also on their radar. (Daily Telegraph)
Mario Balotelli has blamed Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers’ tactics for his lack of goals so far this season, as he prefers to play with a strike partner. (The Independent)
Following interest from Real Madrid, Juventus have increased their asking price for Man United target Arturo Vidal. (Daily Express)
Man United are considering a bid to re-sign defender Ryan Shawcross from Stoke City. (Daily Star)
Celtic are determined to keep hold of their key players, including Kris Commons, who has been linked with Bolton Wanderers since Neil Lennon took the manager’s role there. (Daily Record)
Atletico Madrid have appointed former Chelsea and Man United chief executive Peter Kenyon as an advisor. (AS)
Meanwhile, it is relatively quiet on the transfer front at Newcastle United.
Sunderland, though, have been in the headlines, and the Gazette today revealed the Black Cats’ winger Charis Mavrias is interesting Greek giants Panathinaikos
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