Paper Round: Juergen Klopp's heart in Manchester... but not at City

Klopp dreams of managing Man United: Juergen Klopp wants to manage in Manchester - but at United rather than City, according to the Sun. The paper has dredged up off the record quotes given to the paper by the manager last year saying that his dream has always been to lead the Red Devils, but that he would also like to manage Liverpool - and the latest from their sources apparently confirms that his views have not changed since then. As for the rumours of Arsene Wenger becoming technical director so the Gunners could hire Klopp as manager, a source told The Sun that "Arsenal don't have a chance."

Paper Round's view: Manchester United are happy with Louis van Gaal so they won't care where Klopp wants to go right now. Liverpool won't be hiring him either. So how does this matter? It's possible that if Klopp only wants to go to United or Liverpool that he won't show any interest in Manchester City and will take a job in another country while waiting for the jobs at Old Trafford or Anfield to become available.

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Arsenal considering move for Isco: Arsenal are keeping a close eye on what is going on at Real Madrid because they may buy Isco, according to The Telegraph. Real Madrid are going to be involved in the bidding for Paul Pogba and Marco Veratti, and if they buy either they won't need Isco. That would give Arsenal a chance to buy the 22-year-old, although it would cost them as much as £35 million.

Paper Round's view: Isco has seen his playing time go down this season and if Real Madrid add another midfielder, he will probably struggle for any time on the field. That's the nature of being at Real Madrid, but he's a very good player and still a young one. He would be a marvellous addition for the Gunners, even if he is a bit pricy, but they will certainly have competition if Isco is put up for sale.

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Falcao's agent talking with Liverpool: Radamel Falcao appears a bit closer to a Liverpool move. The Express claims that Manchester United have officially informed Monaco they will not exercise their option to buy the on-loan striker this summer and the striker's agent has begun talks with Liverpool as the Reds' interest in acquiring the Colombian intensifies. Chelsea are also interested in Falcao, but talks are already underway with Liverpool.

Paper Round's view: It's been clear for a long time that Manchester United are not going to keep Falcao next season and Monaco don't appear especially interested in keeping him. The Colombian will have to find a new home somewhere and Liverpool looks like a good bet. Brendan Rodgers believes he can turn the striker around; the Reds can afford him, and desperately need help up front. The only question is whether he joins on a loan or a permanent deal because Monaco will prefer to sell him outright. If Liverpool aren't willing to do that - and they'd be right to be wary after failing with another similar 'project' player in Mario Balotelli - then Falcao could be sold elsewhere.

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Southampton may raid Newcastle: Ronald Koeman wants to bring Daryl Janmaat and Tim Krul to Southampton, according to The Mirror. The Saints are resigned to losing Nathaniel Clyne and Koeman previously managed Janmaat at Feyenoord, so he knows the full-back well and thinks he would be a good replacement. Krul nearly left Newcastle a year ago and Southampton could use another keeper with Fraser Forster out with a long-term knee injury.

Paper Round's view: A right back and a goalkeeper will be on Southampton's shopping list this summer and the club does seem committed to spending more money so they won't have to go bargain hunting. Koeman bringing in a pair of Dutch players makes sense and Janmaat and Krul are both good players. Newcastle won't want to lose the two, but they may end up having to sell anyway with the discontent around the club pushing players away.

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Fulham offer keeper new deal to ward off Chelsea: Fulham are intent on keeping Marcus Bettinelli. The 22-year-old goalkeeper has drawn interest from Chelsea, but The Mirror says that the Cottagers are ready to offer him a new contract to keep him at the club. Chelsea's interest in the England U21 is so intense that Jose Mourinho scouted him personally, but retaining him is Fulham's top priority.

Paper Round's view: If Chelsea decide they want Bettinelli at all costs, they will get him, but it doesn't appear as if their interest is that intense, and why would it be with Thibaut Courtois? That gives Fulham a chance to retain the kid who earned the starting job in August and has been phenomenal ever since. Notwithstanding Fulham's plunge into the depths of the Championship, of course. It sounds like they're going to do everything they can to make sure he stays at Craven Cottage, which should be a successful. it's also a very wise move as the 22-year-old has by all accounts been sensational.