Football rumours: Liverpool remain in talks with Mohamed Salah

What the papers say

Arsenal are keeping an eye on Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi‘s situation at Real Sociedad in a bid to show themselves to be the most viable destination for the player, reports the Independent.

Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe will leave the Spanish club at the end of the season in the hope of being considered by Arsenal in the wake of Edu‘s exit, according to the Times.

Goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos wants to stay and fight for his place at Newcastle, even though the Magpies are keen to bring in Burnley’s 22-year-old James Trafford next summer, according to the i.

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Players to watch

 Mohamed Salah: Liverpool remain in talks with the 32-year-old forward over a new contract but the two parties are still a long way off striking a deal, reports Florian Plettenberg.

Murillo: Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on the Nottingham Forest centre-back, says Sport.

Milos Kerkez: Manchester United are keen on Bournemouth’s 21-year-old left-back, according to Football Transfers.