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TOP STORY: Hot-shot Fernandes can take his pickManchester City and Manchester United are in a race for the services of Sporting Lisbon midfielder Bruno Fernandes, according to both Sport Witness and the Manchester Evening News.
Fernandes has been in fine form this season, scoring 10 goals in 31 Primeira Liga matches. The 24-year-old struck a 14-minute hat trick against Belenenses on Sunday, and has been linked with both City and United for some time.
The MEN reports that City hope they can use striker Marlos Moreno as a makeweight in a deal, while United's lack of Champions League football will diminish their chances of landing him.
Moreno joined City three years ago but has since disappointed in loan spells at Deportivo La Coruna, Girona and Flamengo.
City may also agree to send more players to Sporting on loan in an effort to further sweeten the deal.
11.17 BST: And staying in France, TF1 reports that PSG's €30m-rated right-back Thomas Meunier remains a summer target for Everton.
10.38 BST: Lille president Gerard Lopez has told Le Parisien that it will be tough for the club to keep winger Nicolas Pepe, a reported target for both PSG and Arsenal. "It is no secret -- we have had many offers for Nicolas, ones where we will never be able to match the salary he can earn somewhere else," he said. "Clearly, he will move on to a big club."
10.05 BST: Liverpool are interested in 17-year-old Fulham defender Cody Drameh and could make a move in the summer, according to reports.
Drameh, an England under-18 international has starred for Fulham's under-23s this season and is also interesting Frankfurt.
09.30 BST: Miralem Pjanic has cast doubt over his future at Juventus by saying he would consider a move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Speaking to Canal+, midfielder Pjanic said he was attracted by what PSG were building and would listen to an offer if one was made.
"Paris are one of the top eight clubs in Europe at the moment, and certainly in the Champions League they want to go further than they have done recently," the 29-year-old said.
"They're a very, very big club and a club where all players are willing to go because they have a sporting project and very big players are going. You have a real chance of winning the Champions League there."
08.45 BST: Real Madrid forward Mariano Diaz has said he is eager to stay at the club despite having limited opportunities this season.
The 25-year-old, who returned to Madrid from Lyon last summer, earned his third league start of the campaign on Sunday and scored twice in the 3-2 win over Villarreal.
The Spanish-born player, who has now scored four goals in 19 appearances in all competitions, told the club's official website: "I don't have a crystal ball but I want to continue here. I'm happy and looking ahead with optimism. I hope I can continue to have opportunities and I'm going to work to have them."
Mariano is tied to Madrid until June 2023.
08.00 BST: Benfica's coveted Joao Felix has been left out of Portugal's Under-20 World Cup squad, according to Record, sparking rumours that he may feature for the senior side at the UEFA Nations League finals this summer.
The 19-year-old attacking midfielder -- dubbed "the new Cristiano Ronaldo" by Portuguese media -- has enjoyed a sensational season at the Estadio da Luz, scoring 18 goals in 40 appearances in all competitions, including a hat trick in the Europa League quarterfinal against Eintracht Frankfurt.
Felix, who is tied to Benfica until June 2023 and has a release clause set at €120m, is a target for top European clubs including Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Juventus, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain and Real Madrid.
PAPER TALK (by Nick Judd): Celtic in for JoseFresh from winning an eighth consecutive Scottish title at the weekend, Celtic are believed to have made an approach -- though not a concrete offer -- for Jose Mourinho, according to the Mail.
The 56-year-old is likely to receive a number of approaches following his exit from Manchester United earlier in the season, and Celtic have made an early move.
Mourinho may feel he has something to prove -- and offer -- given the ignominious end to his tenure at Old Trafford, and he would be guaranteed Champions League football at Celtic.
Celtic, Roma and Lyon are also said to be interested in Mourinho.
Big clubs circling Palace for Zaha, round two.Crystal Palace are preparing to face a flourish of bids for star player Wilfried Zaha.
The 26-year-old scored against Cardiff on the penultimate weekend of the season to take his league tally to 10, and the Eagles are expecting offers from home and abroad.
The Mirror quotes Zaha's teammate Andros Townsend s pleading with the club to do what they can to keep Zaha, who has said he wants to play Champions League football next season.
The Ivory Coast international is desperate to prove he can cut it a top club, and could make his move in the summer.
Pogba deal edges closerManchester United's failure to secure a top-four place following the dismal draw at Huddersfield means Paul Pogba's move to Real Madrid could happen sooner rather than later, AS reports.
Pogba left the field with his shirt over his head following the stalemate, but United's failure to qualify for the Champions League will cost him a pay cut of 25 percent. He was one of several players to have the salary cut written into their contract.
Pogba and Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane have made little secret of their mutual admiration, and a €150 million Madrid move is already said to be under way.
Tap-ins- AC Milan are confident of landing long-term target Allan Saint-Maximin after failing to sign him in January.
Milan could not reach an agreement with Nice then, but both the Rossoneri and the player are keen on the move, Calciomercato reports .
- Real Madrid's Marco Asensio is on the move, according to Calciomercato.
However, his destination is unknown, with both Juventus and Inter Milan after the playmaker. Inter have reportedly already made an offer in excess of €100m.
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