Rumour Mill

Manchester United are considering a bid for Stoke and Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, who can leave the relegated Potters for just £12m. (The Sun)

Argentina want Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to become their new boss following their early exit from the World Cup. (AS)

New Liverpool midfielder Fabinho says he was "never close" to joining Manchester United. (FourFourTwo)

Liverpool want Ajax's Dutch defender Ki-Jana Hoever. The 16-year-old has been training on Merseyside this week. (Liverpool Echo)

Free agent Jack Wilshere has held talks with West Ham boss Manuel Pellegrini over a possible move to London Stadium. (Daily Mail)

New Arsenal boss Unai Emery is willing to sell players in order to sign Barcelona's midfielder Andre Gomes. (The Independent)

Everton have made contact with Barcelona over a deal for Colombian centreback Yerry Mina. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle United are not in talks to sign Juventus and Italy midfielder Stefano Sturaro. (Shields Gazette)

Newcastle have been told they must smash their transfer record to sign Nice's French striker Alassane Plea, with West Ham United also interested. (Northern Echo)

West Ham and Everton will battle it out to sign Sassuolo defender Gian Marco Ferrari. (Corriere dello Sport)