Gossip column: Jamie Vardy set to miss out, Troy Deeney wants Leicester move
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Striker Jamie Vardy, 29, is set to be dropped from England's starting line-up for their Euro 2016 opener against Russia on Saturday, with midfielder Adam Lallana, 28, and winger Raheem Sterling, 21, expected to start. (Daily Mail, The Times, Telegraph, Sun, Mirror), external
Vardy, meanwhile, is 80% likely to turn down a move to Arsenal from Premier League champions Leicester. (Evening Standard), external
Watford captain Troy Deeney wants to join Leicester, but the Hornets have rejected a £20m bid for the 27-year-old striker. (Daily Mirror), external
Real Madrid are ready to offer 24-year-old midfielder Isco to Juventus as they try to sign France midfielder Paul Pogba, 23, from the Italian champions. (Daily Mail), external
But Manchester United will offer Italy defender Matteo Darmian, 26, to the Serie A side in a bid to buy Pogba back. (Sun), external
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has not ruled out the possibility of managing France in the future. (Bein Sports, via Daily Mirror), external
Manchester United have made enquiries about Borussia Dortmund attacking midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, 27. The £25m-rated Armenian also interests Arsenal. (Daily Mail), external
New United boss Jose Mourinho wants to take 29-year-old Portugal international Nani back to Old Trafford. The Fenerbahce winger has a £6.3m release clause. (DHA, via Talksport), external
Real Madrid are no longer interested in Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 25. (Marca) , external
West Brom want striker Saido Berahino, 22, to stay despite interest from Tottenham and Stoke. (Daily Mirror), external
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants striker Mario Balotelli to attend the club's pre-season training after AC Milan decided not to sign the 25-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport), external
Inter Milan will bid for 33-year-old Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure after being bought by Chinese investors. (Manchester Evening News), external
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins says the club are interested in re-signing Wales midfielder Joe Allen, 26, from Liverpool. (South Wales Evening Post), external
Chelsea target Kalidou Koulibaly, 24, says "big clubs" want to sign him after his contract talks with Napoli stalled. (L'Equipe, via Metro), external
Norwich have appointed two football agencies to help them handle player sales. (The Times - subscription required), external
Chelsea full-back Cesar Azpilicueta, 26, is a target for Barcelona following the departure of 33-year-old Dani Alves. (Daily Telegraph), external
Manchester United have hired John Peacock, England's most successful youth coach, as they restructure their academy. (Sun), external
Liverpool have opened talks with versatile Germany international Emre Can, 22, over a long-term contract. (Guardian), external
England face the prospect of a sleepless night before their Euro 2016 opener against Russia after being put in a hotel close to the Marseille fan zone. (Daily Star), external
West Brom could move for Brighton centre-half Lewis Dunk, 24, if 27-year-old Wales international James Chester, 27 leaves this summer. (Birmingham Mail), external
Striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 34, has been told by Sweden boss Erik Hamren to delay confirmation of his move to Manchester United until after Euro 2016. (The Times - subscription required), external
Martin O'Neill is backing Roy Keane to succeed him as Republic of Ireland manager after the pair agreed new two-year contracts. (Daily Telegraph), external
The best of social media
Former Liverpool defender Daniel Agger posted this message on Twitter , externalafter announcing his retirement, along with a picture of his former kits: "Thank you for your support. A great experience. It's sad, but it is the right decision to stop. I'm proud of my career."
Belgium and Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has shared his, external "essentials for the Euros".
And finally
Football legends Pele and Diego Maradona spent time discussing current great Lionel Messi, 28, prompting former Argentina international Maradona to say the Barcelona forward "has no personality". (Daily Mail), external
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- Published9 June 2016
- Published9 June 2016
- Published9 June 2016
- Published10 June 2016