AFP/Getty Images
European newspaper round-up: Van Gaal to move upstairs, Liverpool set for new goalkeeper, West Ham in audacious bid for Vardy
The Guardian and Express both report that Liverpool are set to sign Mainz goalkeeper Loris Karius for £4.7 million, with the deal being completed as early as next week.
Spurs are keen on Palermo midfielder Franco Vazquez according to The Mirror and Swiss midfielder Granit Xhaka is on his way to their North London rivals Arsenal claims The Sun
The Daily Star reports that Frank de Boer is yet to make his mind up over the Everton manager's vacancy and The Sun states that PSG have joined the race to sign Santos star Gabriel ‘Gabigol’ Barbosa.
The same journal reports that Southampton have stepped up their quest to sign Anderlecht midfielder Dennis Praet from under the noses of champions Leicester City.
The Daily Mirror suggests that West Ham United will launch an audacious bid for Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy, whilst the Liverpool Echo explains that defender Kolo Toure is unsure whether the Anfield club will offer him a new deal when his current one expires next month.
Steve Mitchell @barafundler