Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, June 29

Posted Monday, June 30, 2014 by Talksport.co.uk

Here's the latest transfer-related stories in Sunday's papers...

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexis Sanchez as a part of Luis Suarez’s proposed move to Barcelona have received a blow, with reports suggesting Arsenal are leading the chase for the in-form Chile forward. (Sunday Express)

However, it is also thought new Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal wants to make £40million-rated Sanchez, 25, his next purchase after bringing Luke Shaw and Ander Herrera to Old Trafford. (Sunday Sun)

Dutch boss Van Gaal is also planning to sign former Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong, 29, to Old Trafford from AC Milan. (Daily Star Sunday)

Meanwhile, Gunners chief Arsene Wenger has suggested the north London side will try to beat Man United to Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 27, after claiming he is a player who has "everything". (Sunday Express)

Real Madrid are set to test Liverpool’s resolve and prepare an audacious bid for starlet Raheem Sterling, as the La Liga giants fret over the fitness of superstar forward Cristiano Ronaldo after an injury-ridden World Cup campaign. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham are interested in 20-year-old PSV winger Mephis Depay, who continues to impress at the World Cup with the Netherlands. (Daily Star Sunday)

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is ready to bid for £30million-rated Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho, 22, who is also a target for a number of Premier League rivals. (Sunday Mirror)

The Blues boss also wants France midfielder Paul Pogba and is considering paying Juventus £60m for the 21-year-old. (Mail on Sunday)

French club Monaco have agreed to begin negotiations with Real Madrid over the sale of £60m-rated Colombia striker Radamel Falcao. (AS)