Transfer News - Jose set to move on United youngster, Reds in for Roma star

22 August 2016 06:53

The latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online:

PHIL JONES could be sold to free up enough space for JOSE FONTE to join Manchester United, if a report in the Daily Express is to be believed.

Liverpool are preparing a move for Roma midfielder LEANDRO PAREDES, according to the Daily Mirror. The word from Italy, however, is that Roma are not keen to sell the Argentinian.

The Mirror also reports that Nottingham Forest face a battle to keep hold of teenage midfielder OLIVER BURKE before the transfer window closes next week, with Arsenal, Sunderland and West Ham all circling the Scotland winger.

Manchester United and Leicester have both been linked with Brazil striker GABRIEL BARBOSA, but the Sun claims he is closer to signing for Barcelona.

Newcastle goalkeeper TIM KRUL is to sign a new contract with the club before joining Ajax on loan, writes the Daily Mail.

Source: PA