Gossip: De Gea, Wenger, Tuchel, Willian, Sanchez, Lukaku, Klopp, Gray

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Arsenal have drawn up a shortlist of managers to replace Arsene Wenger in the summer because they fear he will walk away from the club - Borussia Dortmund's Thomas Tuchel is top of the list. (Daily Mirror), external

Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri and Monaco boss Leonardo Jardim are also contenders to take over the Gunners. (Daily Telegraph), external

A mutual decision between Allegri and Juventus will see the 49-year-old leave the Serie A leaders at the end of the season. (Calciomercato via Daily Star), external

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, 26, says he is "very happy" at the club but is unsure about his long-term future amid speculation of interest from Real Madrid.(AS), external

But Real Madrid believe De Gea has a £55m release clause in his contract and the Spanish club are willing to meet that to sign the Spain international. (Marca via Daily Express), external

Juventus are prepared to make a move for De Gea if they fail in their bid to sign 17-year-old keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from rivals AC Milan. (Sun), external

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The Star says Jose Mourinho wants to make a second attempt to bring Willian from Chelsea to Manchester United

Jose Mourinho's side will not see the same "churn" of players in the summer compared with previous transfer windows, according to executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward. (Daily Mail), external

But Mourinho will again attempt to sign Chelsea midfielder Willian, 28, in the summer. Brazil international Willian confirmed Mourinho tried to take him to Old Trafford at the start of the season. (Daily Star), external

Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann, 25, will turn down a move to Manchester United if the club fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Sun), external

Juventus have made Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez's representatives aware of their interest in signing the 28-year-old. (Daily Mirror), external

Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes Chile international Sanchez is the only Arsenal player who would get into Tottenham's best XI. (Sky Sports), external

Gunners boss Arsene Wenger says the club's fans should follow the example of supporters of Spurs and other top Premier League clubs in staying behind their team. (Daily Telegraph), external

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Dortmund's Thomas Tuchel is the Mirror's tip to take over at Arsenal if Arsene Wenger leaves the Emirates

Everton striker Romelu Lukaku, 23, will sign a new contract at Goodison Park with negotiations ongoing over a new deal, according to the Belgian's agent Mino Raiola. (Talksport) , external

Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk could be out for the rest of the season with an ankle injury and may have played his last game for the club with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester City all considering summer moves. (Daily Mail), external

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp wants to sign two wingers in the summer and has made Leicester's Demarai Gray, 20, one of his top targets. (Daily Mail), external

The Reds have won only one game from their last 10 and midfielder Adam Lallana, 28, says a lack of winning experience has hurt the side. (Liverpool Echo), external

West Ham joint chairman David Gold has warned Liverpool against wanting to change the distribution of overseas television money from being split equally among the 20 top-flight to benefiting the leading sides. (Times - subscription required), external

Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 25, says he is "unsure" of his Arsenal future and is still concentrating on his loan spell at Bournemouth. (Independent), external

Borussia Monchengladbach's 23-year-old former Chelsea midfielder Thorgan Hazard - brother of the Blues' Eden - insists he is happy in Germany but could be interested in a return to England in the future. (Goal), external

Gladbach are interested in signing Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 21, and Arsenal midfielder Gedion Zelalem, 20. (Bild - in German), external

Chelsea have offered former midfielder Frank Lampard a role as a club ambassador following the 38-year-old's recent retirement. (Times - subscription required), external

League One strugglers Coventry City are interested in former Premier League veterans Carlton Cole, 33, and Yakubu, 34. (Daily Mail), external

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Former Everton defender Johnny Heitinga and wife Charlotte-Sophie say they have found it "difficult" adjusting their spending now the former Dutch international has retired and they can no longer afford a private jet.(Daily Mirror), external

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