Football rumours: Manchester United target Spanish replacements for Luke Shaw

What the papers say

Manchester United are concentrating on Spanish full-backs as a alternative for the injured Luke Shaw. The Daily Express says Marcus Alonso, 32, has “made his decision” on a transfer from Barcelona whereas Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella can be on United’s shortlist in keeping with the Daily Star.

Fellow Spaniard Sergio Reguilon is one other potential target for United in keeping with the Daily Telegraph. But Fulham are in prime place to take the 26-year-old from Tottenham.

Everton are near agreeing a transfer for Portuguese striker Beto, 25, from Udinese forward of Friday’s switch deadline. The i says the transfer from Serie A would price round £24 million.

Another Portuguese participant might be on the transfer this week, in keeping with the Daily Express. Manchester City are near a deal for Matheus Nunes after lodging an improved supply to Wolves for the 25-year-old.

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Timothy Castagne: Fulham are eager on taking the 27-year-old Belgian full-back from Leicester City.

Brennan Johnson: Tottenham are anticipated to make a £50 million bid for the Wales ahead, 22, from Nottingham Forest.