Gossip: Sanchez, Barkley, Wenger, Tuchel, Martial, Mata

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Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 28, is a transfer target for French champions Paris St-Germain and Italian counterparts Juventus, with both clubs believing they can tempt the Gunners to sell the Chile international. (Daily Mirror), external

Reports claiming Arsenal have identified Borussia Dortmund coach Thomas Tuchel as Arsene Wenger's replacement as manager are "completely fictional", says the German club's chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke. (Sun), external

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised Jack Wilshere, hinting at a possible move for the 25-year-old Arsenal and England midfielder, who is on a season-long loan at Bournemouth. (Telegraph), external

Meanwhile, Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has defended his transfer policy as his side prepare to face City in the league on Monday. (Guardian), external

Everton and England midfielder Ross Barkley, 23, could delay his decision on signing a new contract at Goodison Park, alerting the top Premier League sides to a potential summer deal. (Daily Star), external

Former Rangers manager Alex McLeish, 58, says he is open to an Ibrox return following the departure of Mark Warburton. (Daily Express), external

Tottenham have joined Arsenal in the chase for Monaco's 18-year-old striker Kylian Mbappe, who has been compared by Arsene Wenger to Gunners legend and French compatriot Thierry Henry. (Daily Mirror), external

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says his side do not have the quality of their top-four rivals. (Times - subscription only), external

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The Times' football supplement on Monday powerfully illustrates Leicester's plight

Brazil legend Ronaldinho believes new Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus, 19, can take over from Barcelona and Argentina superstar Lionel Messi as the world's best footballer. (Daily Mirror), external

Manchester United will have to pay another 10m euro (£8.5m) to French side Monaco when forward Anthony Martial scores his next goal for the club. The clause was part of the deal which saw the 21-year-old move to Old Trafford for an initial £36m in September 2015. (Daily Mirror), external

Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 28, was never in danger of being sold when Jose Mourinho arrived at Manchester United - despite the Portuguese letting him go when he was manager at Chelsea. (Manchester Evening News), external

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Monday's back page of the Daily Express also leads on Leicester

Manchester City keeper Claudio Bravo, 33, has been offered advice by team-mate Willy Caballero - who has replaced him in Pep Guardiola's side - about coping with criticism. (Manchester Evening News), external

Southampton are going to head abroad for a warm weather training camp in preparation for their EFL Cup final against Manchester United later this month. (Southern Daily Echo), external

West Bromwich Albion centre-back Craig Dawson, 26, hopes he impressed watching England manager Gareth Southgate in Saturday's 2-2 draw at West Ham.(Birmingham Mail), external

Sunderland's four-night team-bonding trip to New York will still go ahead this week despite criticism after Saturday's heavy 4-0 defeat against Southampton.(Sunderland Echo), external

Swansea manager Paul Clement says he will give his players a break following their win over relegation rivals Leicester City. (Wales Online), external

Celtic winger James Forrest, 25, believes he is in form of his life because of manager Brendan Rodgers' one-on-one tuition. (Daily Record), external

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One Burnley fan was hailed as a hero by social media users after showing quick reflexes to stop a child being hit in the face by a fierce wayward shot in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Chelsea. (Sun), external

Ajax defender Joel Veltman pushed the boundaries of 'gamesmanship' when he appealed for play to be halted when a team-mate was down injured - only to carry on when his opponent stopped. (Telegraph), external

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