Gossip: United bid for Lazio's Anderson

Felipe Anderson: Linked with move to Man United

Man United bidding for Felipe Anderson, Liverpool eyeing Samuel Umtiti, and Lars Bender on Man City's wish list are all debated in Sunday's papers.

UNITED MAKE BID FOR ANDERSON

Manchester United are ready to test Lazio's resolve to keep Felipe Anderson by making a £30m bid for the Brazilian, claims the Daily Star Sunday.

United have sent scouts to watch the highly-rated Brazilian, and hope to steal a march on Chelsea, Man City and Barcelona - who have all been linked with the player - by lodging a firm bid with the Serie A club.

It's claimed Louis van Gaal believes the player would fit in perfectly at United as he's an attacking player, who is comfortable on either flank.

Lazio are reported to be interested in signing United striker Robin van Persie, and after their denials, it seems unlikely a swap deal could be arranged.

Anderson recently signed a five-year deal with Lazio to keep him at the club until 2020, while his agent said in March that his client intends to stay in the Italian capital for the time being at least.

LIVERPOOL JOIN RACE FOR UMTITI

Liverpool are being reported by the Express on Sunday to have joined the 'heavyweight race' to sign Lyon defender Samuel Umtiti.

The French Under-21 international has been watched by Real Madrid, Inter Milan, Arsenal and Man City this season, but could leave the Ligue 1 club for a fee of around £11m.

The paper claims Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers sees the powerful Umtiti as the man to ease his side's woes at the back.

CITY CONSIDER MOVE FOR BENDER

The Sunday Mirror claims Man City have identified Bayer Leverkusen enforcer Lars Bender as an alternative to Paul Pogba if, as expected, they miss out on signing the Juventus midfielder.

Pogba remains top of City's summer shopping list and are reportedly prepared to go all the way in a potential bidding war for the French star.

But should they miss out, City have already identified Leverkusen's Bender as an alternative, and will not be put off by their reported £25m asking price.

AND THE REST

- Robin van Persie will have showdown talks with Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal over his future at Old Trafford (Sunday Mirror)

- Marseille striker Andre Ayew could become Steve McClaren's first signing at Newcastle United (Sunday Mirror)

- Tottenham are hot on the trail of Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke after missing out on signing him a couple of years ago (The Sun)

- Slaven Bilic is desperate to take over as West Ham boss and would make signing Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren a priority (The Sun)

- QPR hope Robert Green will sign a new deal despite interest from Premier League champions Chelsea (The Sun)

- Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is close to signing Marseille midfielder Giannelli Imbula (The Sun)

- Bournemouth's record bid for Crystal Palace striker Dwight Gayle is in trouble because of their £10m price tag (The Sun)

- Celtic are looking for £3m for striker Leigh Griffiths, who is the subject of interest from Leeds United (The Sun)

- Tottenham are leading the chase to sign Crystal Palace winger Yannick Bolasie (Daily Star Sunday)

- South Korea captain Kim Young-Gwon is a target for a number of British clubs, including Southampton, Sunderland and Celtic (Daily Star Sunday)

- West Ham have been told they will need to cough up £10m if they want to sign Barcelona midfielder Alex Song on a permanent deal (Daily Star Sunday)

- Micah Richards could be heading to Newcastle once Steve McClaren takes over as manager (Daily Star Sunday)

- Robin van Persie might only cost Juventus £5m if a deal can be agreed with the Manchester United striker, although he is said to be keen to stay in Manchester for family reasons (Mail on Sunday)

- West Brom are in talks with Real Madrid over a deal for midfielder Cristian Benavente (Mail on Sunday)

- Monaco have expressed an interest in Everton midfielder Kevin Mirallas, who is keen to experience Champions League football next season (Mail on Sunday)

- Manchester United face a battle with Real Madrid for 15-year-old Swiss wonderkid Lorenzo Gonzalez (Mail on Sunday)

- David Moyes has launched a £6m bid for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell, who he is keen to add to his Real Sociedad squad (Mail on Sunday).

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Liverpool eye Trippier as Clyne alternative

Kieran Trippier and Danny Ings: Both linked with Liverpool

Liverpool are reportedly considering a move for Burnley right-back Kieran Trippier after having a £10million bid for Nathaniel Clyne rejected.

Clyne has been linked with moves to both Liverpool and Manchester United this summer after a stellar season with Southampton which has seen him establish himself in the England team.

The 24-year-old has only a year remaining on his contract at St Mary's, but Saints have already rejected an offer from Liverpool and are said to be holding out for £15million.

Brendan Rodgers is keen to make another bid, according to The Times, but other members of the Reds' transfer committee are said to see Trippier as a better-value option.

Trippier has a £3.5million release clause in his contract at Turf Moor and has also been linked with the likes of Tottenham, Aston Villa and Stoke.

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