Football Paper Round: Mourinho targets Valencia's Andre Gomes, Chelsea want Juventus defender Lichtsteiner

Andre Gomes on Mourinho's summer wishlist

Valencia's Andre Gomes is on Jose Mourinho's transfer wishlist according to the Daily Mail, as the former Chelsea boss seeks to further revamp the United squad. After signing Eric Bailly from

Villarreal yesterday, United will turn their attention to Gomes, who has impressed for Valencia after arriving from Benfica. Mourinho apparently devised transfer plans for the two clubs that were vying for his services - United and PSG.

Antonio Conte wants Stephan Lichtsteiner at Chelsea

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is intent on raiding his old club Juventus for Stephan Lichtsteiner, who is valued at £12 million. It is believed that Juventus landing Dani Alves from Barcelona will make Lichtsteiner's place in the Juventus team uncertain. Conte will try to capitalise on this, looking to snap up the 32 year old Swiss international. Lichtsteiner moved to Juventus in 2011, as one of Conte's first signings as manager. 

Chelsea consider swoop for £31 million Michy Batshuayi

The £31 million-valued striker Michy Batshuayi could be targeted by Chelsea, according to the Mirror. After rejecting a move to West Ham earlier in the month, Batshuayi has insisted moving to a bigger club which has tempted Chelsea into considering a bid. The Marseille striker was apparently in talks with Tottenham before they refused to be held to ransom for the large transfer fee and are now targeting AZ Alkmaar's Vincent Janssen. Batshuayi is reportedly down the list of striker targets as Romelu Lukaku and Alvaro Morata are both available.

Liverpool and West Ham consider move for Thomas Vermaelen

The Reds and Hammers are reportedly chasing Arsenal turned Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen, according to the Sun. Vermaelen has played just eleven games for the Catalan giants in two years and is reportedly looking for a move back to the Premier League with West Ham and Liverpool keen on signing the Belgian. However, the report says there's been no official contact over a potential transfer, as Vermaelen apparently prefers the Hammers and their new home at the Olympic Stadium to Liverpool.

 Source: Eurosport