Eurosport Paper Round: West Ham's £25 million Jamie Vardy raid, United target Varane

West Ham plot transfer raid on Jamie Vardy

Leicester hero Jamie Vardy's loyalty will be tested, as the Sun report West Ham are planning a £25 million transfer raid on the England international. The report says the Hammers believe they have the funds to pry Vardy from Leicester and Champions League football next season, and are willing to offer the striker

£120,000 a week. The West London club believe Vardy has a release clause in his contract, and are looking for the magic amount to capture his signature.

United eye Real Madrid's Raphael Varane

Manchester United will consider moving in for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane according to the Mirror, as the club continues it's squad overhaul. The 23 year old French international has been locked out for first team action this season, as Sergio Ramos and Pepe turned out to be the most tried defensive partnership for Madrid. Varane is considered to be worth a £25 million transfer, originally signed to Madrid by Jose Mourinho, who's tipped by many to take over the United job in the summer.

Courtois set to walk out of Chelsea

The Sun are reporting that Thibaut Courtois will tell Chelsea's new boss Antonio Conte he will leave Stamford Bridge in formal talks next month. The saga will become complicated according to the report, as Chelsea's executive have slapped a price tag of a whopping £65 million on the Belgian international in an attempt to prevent suitors coming in and sweeping him away.

Chelsea's Thibaut Courtois looks dejected after West Bromwich Albion's first goal - Reuters

Benitez could stay on at Newcastle despite relegation

The Daily Mail are reporting that Rafa Benitez could stay at Newcastle, even if they're relegated to the Championship next year. The report says that even though Benitez had previously accepted to leave the club should they be relegated, it is believed that he could be swayed if he is given control of budgets and transfers.

Source:Eurosport