Football Paper Round: Jose Mourinho to give derby day debutant Claudio Bravo a going over

Claudio Bravo to get Mourinho treatment

Jose Mourinho will make life difficult for new Man City recruit Claudio Bravo, according to The Sun. Mourinho believes the 6ft keeper will struggle with the aerial prowess of United's squad, with Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marouane Fellaini and Paul Pogba all threats from set pieces. Bravo will make

his City debut in the crunch match, with Mourinho believing the keeper will struggle with the Premier League's physicality.

 

Roberto Martinez's £10 million Everton pay out

Roberto Martinez has received a pay-out of over £10 million, according to the Daily Mail. The report says lawyers on behalf of Everton were trying to reduce the figure, but an independent hearing in London reached a figure between £10m and £11m. The Spaniard was sacked in May of this year and replaced by Ronald Koeman from Southampton. 

Aaron Ramsey set to miss Southampton clash

Arsenal's Aaron Ramsey will miss the club's match against Southampton, according to the Daily Mail. The report says Ramsey is still battling to get over a hamstring injury he picked up against Liverpool in August. Ramsey will miss the game and still remains in doubt for the club's Champions League tie against Paris-Saint Germain mid-week. 

Liverpool entitled to 30% of Balotelli fee

Liverpool will pocket 30% of the next transfer fee of Mario Balotelli, according to The Sun. Balotelli signed for OGC Nice on deadline day, as Liverpool allowed the striker to join the French club for free for more opportunities. The deal ensured that if Balotelli is able to turn his career around with this move, Liverpool will take a big slice of the transfer fee back from Nice. 

Source: Eurosport