Football rumours: Manchester United target Spanish replacements for Luke Shaw

What the newspapers say

Manchester United are targeting Spanish full-backs to replace injured Luke Shaw. The Daily Express claims Marcus Alonso, 32, has 'made up his mind' to leave Barcelona while Chelsea's Marc Cucurella is also on United's shortlist according to the Daily Star.

According to the Daily Telegraph, fellow Spaniard Sergio Reguilon is another potential target for United. But Fulham are in a privileged position to land the 26-year-old from Tottenham.

Everton are set to agree the transfer of Portuguese striker Beto, 25, from Udinese before Friday's transfer deadline. The i indicates that leaving Serie A would cost around £24m.

Another Portuguese player could be transferred this week, according to the Daily Express. Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal for Matheus Nunes after submitting an improved offer to Wolves for the 25-year-old.

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Timothy Castagne: Fulham are interested in signing the 27-year-old Belgian full-back from Leicester City.

Brennan Johnson: Tottenham are set to make a £50million bid for the 22-year-old Welsh striker from Nottingham Forest.