Football rumours from the media

Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud.

Published Jul 13, 2017

Last updated Jul 13, 2017

What the papers say

Chelsea are favourites to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, claims the Daily Mail, after Tianjin Quanjin pulled out of a move for the Gabon forward, although AC Milan remain interested. The Mirror reports that Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a move for Arsenal’s Olivier Giroud as a replacement for Aubameyang.

Remaining with Chelsea, the Daily Express reports that Eden Hazard has contacted Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane to tell him he will be remaining at Stamford Bridge for at least one more season.

Eden Hazard has told Real Madrid he is staying at Chelsea for another season (John Walton/PA)

The Daily Telegraph says that Leicester are planning a clear out of last summer’s transfer failures, with Islam Slimani, Ahmed Musa, Nampalys Mendy and Bartosz Kapustka all set to follow Ron-Robert Zieler in leaving the Foxes. The paper reports that Musa has attracted interest from the Premier League and abroad, while Bordeaux are pursuing Mendy.

Real Madrid have given up on their attempts to sign Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, and will now turn their attention to Athletic Bilbao’s Kepa Arrizabalaga, according to the Daily Star.

Online/social round-up

Monaco's Tiemoue Bakayoko could be on his way to Chelsea — Monaco’s Tiemoue Bakayoko could be on his way to Chelsea (Adam Davy/EMPICS Sport)

@FabrizioRomano: Bakayoko-Chelsea, agreement is getting closer tonight with Monaco: here we go! #CFC #transfers

@DailyStar_Sport: Finally! Spurs reportedly nearing FIRST signing of the summer with Juan Foyth deal close

Players to watch

Nathaniel Chalobah could be on his way of Chelsea — Nathaniel Chalobah could be on his way out of Chelsea (Nick Potts/EMPICS Sport)