Joao Gomes: Tottenham keen on signing Wolves midfielder – Paper Talk

Plus: Brighton poised to confirm signing of Valentin Barco from Boca Juniors; Casey Stoney and Laura Harvey lead candidates to replace Chelsea manager Emma Hayes; Newcastle line up stunning move for Argentina star Paolo Dybala; Watford in talks to send Imran Louza on loan to Lorient

Tottenham are keen on signing Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, according to reports.

Conor Gallagher is now “unlikely” to leave Chelsea this month – but Tottenham will not give up on signing the player. Former Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is the favourite to replace Stefano Pioli at AC Milan – according to Italian media.

Newcastle have reportedly lined up a stunning move for Argentina star Paolo Dybala.

Manchester City’s senior players held a summit meeting last month to ensure no one played the “victim card” or made “excuses” in the wake of a poor run of results that threatened hopes of a fourth successive Premier League title.

DAILY MAIL

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Valentin Barco had a physical on Thursday, and Brighton is about to announce that he has signed with Boca Juniors.

Taylor Gardner-Hickman will move on a permanent basis to West Brom in exchange for Andreas Weimann, who will join on loan from Bristol City.

Struggling Napoli is expecting offers for Khvicha Kvaratshkelia, a winger.

Alvaro Fernandez, a defender for Manchester United, is very close to joining Benfica on loan.

If Calum Chambers and Bertrand Traore are able to secure employment elsewhere, Aston Villa will permit their departure.

Nelson Abbey and Tom Holmes, two Reading defenders, are available? Luton has enquired.

If Real Madrid defeats Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup, players and staff will split a £3 million bonus fund.

aller Ben Chilwell is selling his Surrey mansion because he wants more security for himself.

As the Chelsea club starts interviewing potential managers, Casey Stoney and Laura Harvey are the front-runners to succeed Emma Hayes as manager.

DAY-BY-DAY MIRROR

Cole Palmer, a star for Chelsea, has talked candidly about his transfer to Stamford Bridge and how he never really intended to leave Manchester City.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, the former manager of Manchester United, has discussed taking up the role of national head coach for Sweden with the Swedish FA.

THE SPORTS

Striker Dujuan Richards, a Jamaican international, has finished his transfer from Phoenix Academy to Chelsea.

Watford and Lorient are in advanced discussions on Imran Louza joining the French team on loan.

Following a segment of Manchester United supporters who screamed for