Gossip: Sanchez, Griezmann, Hart, Kroos, Gotze

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Alexis Sanchez wants to leave Arsenal at the end of the season, but the club will not sell the 28-year-old forward to a Premier League rival. (Daily Mail), external

Gunners keeper David Ospina, 28, also wants to leave, because he is unhappy with only playing in the Champions League and cups. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester United are considering moves for French striker Kylian Mbappe, 18, of Monaco or Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 28, as their hopes to sign France striker Antoine Griezmann, 25, from Atletico Madrid have faded. (Independent), external

Chelsea and Manchester City are both interested in signing Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson, 25. (Daily Star), external

Arsene Wenger may wait until the end of the season before deciding whether he renews his contract as Arsenal boss, despite previously saying he would decide in March or April. (Telegraph), external

Former Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner, 29, has signed for Norwegian club Rosenborg. (Rosenborg BK - in Norwegian), external

Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Gunners forward Sanchez this summer but there are a number of factors that could dictate whether or not a bid from the Ligue 1 champions materialises. (ESPN), external

Sanchez is likely to start Arsenal's Champions League last-16 second leg with Bayern Munich on Tuesday, with Wenger calling on the Chilean to show "total commitment" on the pitch. (Guardian), external

Torino want Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart, 29, to stay after his loan deal expires at the end of the season. (Manchester Evening News), external

Meanwhile, Manchester City want to bring Torino striker Andrea Belotti, 23, to the Etihad, but there is an £86m buyout clause. (Daily Mirror), external

Midfielder Toni Kroos, 27, will consider moving to Manchester United in the summer if Real Madrid fail to win a trophy this season. (Daily Star), external

Barcelona are considering moves for Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu, 25, and defender Cedric, 25. (Daily Express), external

Atletico Madrid's Antoine Griezmann is being named as one of six players who could replace Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal this summer. (Independent), external

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is open to giving Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze, 24, the opportunity to revive his career at Anfield. (Metro), external

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The Daily Mirror leads on Chelsea's win and hope for Arsenal in the Champions League

Carlo Ancelotti has played down rumours of Bayern Munich making a move for Everton full-back Seamus Coleman, 28. (Liverpool Echo), external

Manchester City target Leonardo Bonucci, 29, plans to stay at Juventus until his contract runs out, but the defender says his future is now out of his hands. (Daily Mirror), external

Stoke City's £18.3m record signing Giannelli Imbula, 24, wants to quit the Premier League and return to France, with Marseille his most likely destination. (The Sun), external

Jose Mourinho will activate a one-year extension in Ander Herrera's contract to keep the 27-year-old midfielder at Old Trafford until 2019. (The Sun), external

Robbie Fowler is lining up a managerial career as he bids to secure his Uefa Pro Licence. The ex-Liverpool striker was one of 21 candidates being put through their paces at St George's Park on Sunday. (Daily Express), external

MLS side Orlando City have opened their new stadium, which has a safe standing area and a special section for fans wanting to use flares at matches. (Daily Mail), external

Everton are yet to open contract talks with Spanish goalkeeper Joel Robles, 26. (International Business Times), external

Manchester United have told fans travelling to Russia for their Europa League last-16 first leg tie against FC Rostov to avoid wearing club colours amid fears of attacks by Russian hooligans. (Daily Telegraph), external

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