Cavani to Arsenal FC? Neymar to Man Utd? Pogba to Chelsea FC? Tuesday’s back pages

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The top stories making Tuesday’s back pages in the UK…

The Sun: Manchester United will press on with a £240MILLION pursuit of Brazilian superstar Neymar — and want him to be the global face of the club.

Also: Dick Advocaat could quit next week after having a pop at Sunderland’s lack of spending.

And: Saido Berahino took a step closer to the West Brom exit door after slapping in a written transfer request — 24 hours after being left out of Tony Pulis’ squad to face Chelsea.

Plus: Furious Arsene Wenger has hit back after Gary Neville branded him “arrogant” over his transfer policy.


Daily Mirror: Arsene Wenger is on red alert for a stunning move for Edinson Cavani.

Also: West Ham’s bid to sign Emmanuel Adebayor from Tottenham is back on.

And: West Brom have rejected a transfer request from wantaway striker Saido Berahino.


Daily Star: Roman Abramovich has sanctioned a staggering record £73m bid for Juve star Paul Pogba.

Also: Dick Advocaat is ready to walk out on Sunderland over the club’s failure to back him in the transfer market.

And: Furious West Brom will play hardball with Tottenham over £25m-rated striker Saido Berahino after he had a transfer request rejected yesterday.


Daily Mail: Dick Advocaat’s future as Sunderland boss is in serious doubt after he took a swipe at owner Ellis Short and revealed he is not happy at the Stadium of Light.

Also: Real Madrid have reinforced their intention to keep Gareth Bale from Manchester United’s clutches this summer.

And: Some would tell you that pampered Premier League footballers cannot look after themselves. And Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe is doing little to alter that opinion after advertising for an ‘executive personal assistant’ who will be tasked with, among other things, choosing his clothes, paying his bills and making sure his fridge is well-stocked.


Daily Express: Petr Cech showed just why Arsenal bought him from Chelsea with a performance that saved them from defeat as they drew 0-0 with Liverpool at the Emirates last night.

Also: Chelsea are ready to smash the British transfer record and pay up to £72million to land Paul Pogba after owner Roman Abramovich gave the go-ahead for a second bid this week.

And: Dick Advocaat is ready to walk out on Sunderland over the club’s failure to back him in the transfer market.


Metro: Manchester United have made a £140million transfer bid for Barcelona’s Neymar, according to reports.

Also: Manchester United are reportedly ready to pay £55million to complete the transfer of Wolfsburg’s Kevin De Bruyne.


Daily Telegraph: Pedro has claimed that he turned down offers from Manchester City as well as Manchester United to join Chelsea and confirmed that a combination of Jose Mourinho, Cesc Fabregas and the London location of the Premier League champions were pivotal to his decision.


The Times: Arsène Wenger hit back last night after being accused of “arrogance” by Gary Neville as Petr Cech proved his worth with a string of brilliant saves to earn Arsenal a goalless draw with Liverpool.

Also: John Stones is weighing up whether to submit a formal transfer request as he looks to persuade Everton to relent over a potential move to Chelsea.


The Guardian: This was Arsenal at their most bewildering. They were startlingly poor for so long Liverpool will have to consider this result a source of regret.

Also: Mario Balotelli’s unhappy spell at Liverpool is coming to an end with the Italy striker set to rejoin Milan on a season-long loan.

And: Dick Advocaat’s growing discontent with life at Sunderland is reaching the stage where it would be no surprise if he decided to resign.