Chelsea, AC Milan and Arsenal battle over Wilfried Zaha free transfer this summer – Paper Round

Zaha set to quit Palace

Wilfried Zaha’s contract is up at the end of the season, and the Sun reports there is interest from three major clubs in Europe.

Two are from the Premier League, with London sides Chelsea and Arsenal keen to swoop for the winger on a free transfer, while Serie A club AC Milan retain an interest.

“Zaha has often been linked with a move away from Palace, but a move has never materialised with the South London club holding firm in their valuation of the player.

“And the player would like to stay in London despite drawing interest from AC Milan.

“Zaha is also reported to be an Arsenal fan, which could boost the Gunners’ chances of landing the Palace player.”

United and Liverpool face off for ‘keeper

The Mirror believes that Liverpool and Manchester United are both keen on Djordje Petrovic, who plays in the MLS with New England Revolution.

Both sides are set to lose back-up options and they expect that the Serbian international would be content for a spell on the bench.

“Dean Henderson is set to return to Old Trafford from his loan spell at Nottingham Forest. But he is unlikely to be happy playing back-up to De Gea, meaning United are scouring the globe for new signings.

“Liverpool, meanwhile, could well lose Caoimhin Kelleher with speculation continuing around his future, while third-choice keeper Adrian is out of contract. Petrovic joined New England last April and has earned rave reviews for club and country in that time.”

United bids move onto next stage

Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani are progressing with their bids for Manchester United, though they opening offers may fall short of the Glazer family’s asking price.

“Yet despite clearing the first hurdle, bidders are still waiting for more detailed financial information more than a fortnight after tabling their indicative offers.

“Sheikh Jassim, a Qatari bank chairman, and Ratcliffe’s Ineos Group are the only two parties to have gone public with their attempts to buy United.

“Telegraph Sport disclosed last Sunday how, as things stand, Sheikh Jassim and Ratcliffe will have to raise offers to convince the Glazers to sell.”

Premier League sides lurking for Lavia

Southampton’s teenage midfielder Romeo Lavia is not distracted by reports linking him to clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, states the Mail.

“The teenager has impressed this season, despite Southampton’s struggles in the league.

“The Red Devils are among several clubs to have eyed a move for Lavia, with Chelsea having enquired and Arsenal also understood to hold an interest.”