Football rumours from the media
Speculation over Joe Hart’s long-term future at West Ham makes the Friday papers.
What the papers say
Joe Hart may be in line for a permanent deal at West Ham, the Mirror reports. The England goalkeeper has struggled since losing place at Manchester City but has impressed David Moyes during his loan spell at London Stadium. Hart, who turned 31 on Thursday, is hoping to make Gareth Southgate’s World Cup squad this summer.
Juventus could be looking to two of their former players this summer – but are not expected to offer big-money deals, the Mirror says. The Italian giants are said to be considering a reunion with Manchester United’s Paul Pogba and Chelsea’s Alvaro Morata, though neither look likely to be able to command their Premier League fees. Pogba is said to have clashed with boss Jose Mourinho of late, while Morata has struggled with injury since arriving at Stamford Bridge last summer.
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Riyad Mahrez: Pep Guardiola looks set to resume his pursuit of the Leicester winger, the Mirror reports. Manchester City tried to land the 27-year-old in January, but had their £60million offer turned down by the Foxes. Guardiola is still keen to bolster his squad options and could look to Mahrez again in the summer, the paper says.
