Sunday’ soccer gossip: including Barnsley move?
MAIL ON SUNDAY
Bournemouth have been given permission to speak to Barnsley right-back Mason Holgate, the Manchester United target who has been training at Old Trafford recently. The South coast Premier League side have had a £1million bid plus add-ons accepted for the Doncaster-born 18-year-old.
Louis van Gaal is demanding £35m from Real Madrid for goalkeeper David de Gea, but the Spaniards are preparing to test Manchester United’s resolve with a £25m bid.
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DAILY STAR
Ajax boss Frank de Boer has warned United that Jasper Cillessen will not come cheap, and that his price is increasing by the week.
Everton’s John Stones will be allowed to leave the club, but only if Chelsea pay £34m for the defender.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Chelsea have been warned off Newcastle new boy Gini Wijnaldum by manager Steve McClaren.
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GUARDIAN
Chelsea have had a £17.7m (€25m) bid for Augsburg left-back Baba Rahman rejected, with the German club holding-out for £21.2m (€30m) for the Ghanaian.