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Paper round-up: Tottenham considering move for Sturridge

Tottenham have been linked with a possible move for Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge.

Spurs are looking to bring in a forward as cover for Harry Kane this summer, when Sturridge’s contract is due to expire.

With Fernando Llorente expected to leave Spurs, the club are looking at their options and the Daily Mirror say they are considering bringing Sturridge in on a free transfer.

Meanwhile, the Mirror say Mesut Ozil’s relationship with Arsenal is almost at breaking point after the Gunners forward reported in sick ahead of the match against Huddersfield.

The Mirror also say West Ham are ready to listen to offers for much-maligned left-back Arthur Masuaku.

The France-born defender has come in for criticism for his performances for the Hammers.

And the Mirror suggest he could be on his way out of the London Stadium at the end of the season.

There is speculation over Maurizio Sarri’s position in the wake of Chelsea’s 6-0 hammering at Manchester City.

The Italian’s future as head coach is reportedly in doubt after the City debacle continued a worrying run of results.

The Daily Telegraph say Sarri’s fate is set to be decided in the next fortnight and that he is struggling to stop the players from giving up on him.

Chelsea play Malmo in the Europa League on Thursday and the Telegraph believe Sarri is under pressure to win the tournament as doing so would clinch qualification for the Champions League, which the newspaper say is rated more important than the Carabao Cup or FA Cup.

The Guardian run a similar story but suggest Sarri has a month rather than two weeks to save his job.

The Daily Mirror, meanwhile, say Sarri is under scrutiny at Chelsea for his handling of Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Bayern Munich are pursuing the teenager, who had a transfer request rejected during the recent transfer window and is again being overlooked by Sarri.

The Daily Mail and The Sun both report that Chelsea players held a clear-the-air meeting at the club’s Cobham training ground on Monday.

And The Times report that Sarri is concerned he does not have the right players to successfully implement his style of play.

The Times suggest Sarri will therefore push for an overhaul of the squad at Stamford Bridge this summer if he remains in the job.


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