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Man United Target Blockbuster Payet Signing Dimitri Payet is set to be the subject of a mega offer from Manchester United, according to ...

Man United Target Blockbuster Payet Signing
Dimitri Payet is set to be the subject of a mega offer from Manchester United, according to the Mirror, but West Ham will not give up their prized asset without a fight.

The Hammers are thought to want at least £35 million for the 29-year-old, who dazzled for France at last summer's Euro 2016.

Payet signed a £125,000-a-week, five-year deal earlier this year, but the lure of a move to the Red Devils at this stage of his career could prove too difficult to resist.

United To Rival Chelsea For Madrid Outcast
As has been customary in recent years, Real Madrid's surplus of super talents has left rivals often lingering for a bargain signing.

Mesut Ozil has proven to be a big hit since joining Arsenal and clubs know they can revitalise Madrid's castoffs to shine in their side with Man United and Chelsea vying for James Rodriguez, according to the Express.

The Colombian has failed to convince Zinedine Zidane of his worth, which could open up the possibility of a move with the European champions reluctant to let their asset's value diminish as a peripheral figure.

That said, the Mirror reports that Gareth Bale's injury means any move will now be delayed until next summer.

Courtois Eyeing Long-term Move Back To Madrid
Thibaut Courtois has been agitating for a move back to La Liga for a while it seems, but the Sunbelieves the Chelsea stopper is prepared to bide his time to land a dream move to Real Madrid.

The Belgian international played on loan for Los Merengues' bitter city-rivals Atletico for three seasons, but would seemingly be undeterred in heading to the Bernabeu.

Courtois has two-and-half years left to run on his deal but the line from the club is that they will not be bullied into extortionate terms to persuade their No. 1 to renew.

If the 24-year-old is to be offered a new deal, he must accept his current terms for two more seasons before a raise kicks in.

City Target Van Dijk To Boost Defence
Manchester City are circling for Southampton star Virgil van Dijk, with the Star reporting that the Dutch international's value has tipped £30 million.

City could tempt the 25-year-old to be part of their title push and Champions League run and will go ahead with a bid in January.

Manchester United and Liverpool have also emerged as potential landing spots as Van Dijk has starred at the heart of Claude Puel's Saints in the Europa League.

Others
Liverpool are facing a fight to keep manager Jurgen Klopp at Anfield with German club Bayern Munich set to replace Carlo Ancelotti after a disappointing start to the season.(Sunday Mirror)

Gareth Southgate is set to be confirmed as England manager this week with the Football Association due to hold a board meeting on Wednesday. (Mail on Sunday)

Paris St-Germain will bid £40m for Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana and are prepared to offer the 28-year-old a £200,000-a-week contract. (Sun on Sunday)

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will rival Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho for the signature of Real Madrid playmaker James Rodriguez, 25. (Sunday Express)

Pep Guardiola admits he is keen to crack the secrets of his Chelsea counterpart Antonio Conte with the sides set to meet in the Premier League next Saturday. (Metro)

Manchester City have also stepped up their interest in signing Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins, 21, after watching him in action against Real Madrid last week. (Sunday Express)

Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 27, admits he could turn down the chance to play for Manchester City and extend his deal with the German club because he loves the fans. (Sun on Sunday)

The coach of Brazilian side Santos, Dorival Junior, says he is keen to sign Manchester United's out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger, 32. (UOL Esporte via 101 Great Goals)

Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, 24, will consider running down the remaining two years of his contract at Stamford Bridge amid interest from Real Madrid. (Sun on Sunday)

Former England boss Roy Hodgson could be in line for a return to management if Norwich manager Alex Neil is sacked. (Daily Star Sunday)

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has called for the Scottish Premiership to move to a summer season to give its teams a better chance of success in Europe. (Sunday Telegraph)

Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, 24, who has been tipped for a move to the Premier League, would prefer to join Arsenal over Manchester United if he was to leave the German club for England. (Manchester Evening News)