Football Paper Round: United join Arsenal and Juventus in Mkhitaryan race

Manchester United fight with Arsenal and Juventus for Mkhitaryan

Manchester United have entered the fray for Dortmund's Henrikh Mkhitaryan, according to the Daily Mail. The report says that the Armenian is set to leave Dortmund, as he is refusing to sign a new contract and any transfer fee would be worth £25 million. Arsenal and Juventus have been in long

discussions for Mkhitaryan, while it's also believed that Chelsea and Liverpool have shown interest in the 27 year old.

Real Madrid will not sign David De Gea

Real Madrid's relentless chase for Manchester United shot-stopper David De Gea may be over, according to the Mirror. The report says that Zinedine Zidane's favouritism of current Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas, now has taken precedence over Madrid president Florentino Perez's motivation to sign De Gea. Madrid's transfer for De Gea fell through on deadline day in last summer's window, leaving Perez feeling obligated to try and seal the deal this summer. However, it appears Madrid have tapped out due to not only other targets, but Zidane wanting to reward Keylor Navas for his brilliant form this season.

Chelsea keep eye on Kalidou Koulibaly

Incoming Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has targeted Napoli centre half Kalidou Koulibaly, according to the Daily Mail. Kostas Manolas from Roma and Leoardo Bonnuci from Juventus are Conte's preferred choices, but are however unlikely to leave their clubs, leaving the option open to sign the Napoli centre back. Chelsea might have stiff competition, as Bayern Munich have their eyes on Koulibaly who is likely to leave Italy regardless of if the Blues pursue him.

Monaco eyeing move for Kolo Toure

AS Monaco will move for the departing Liverpool defender Kolo Toure, according to the Daily Mail. Liverpool have reportedly offered the 35 year old a coaching role, but Toure wants to continue playing. Monaco look add his experience to a youthful team, believing Toure could play a role for them in the next season or two. Toure will likely find himself behind new signing from Schalke Joel Matip, as Jurgen Klopp seeks to revamp the squad.

Source: Eurosport