United scared Giggs will quit

Manchester United could have an issue with Ryan Giggs when they next look for a new manager. The Mirror understand that the club are very concerned that Giggs will leave the Red Devils if he's not named manager when Louis van Gaal departs. It's still unclear how much longer Van Gaal's reign will last, but Giggs wants assurances of his future at the club and that his path to being manager still exists. If United hire Jose Mourinho to replace Van Gaal, Giggs' future would very much be in doubt and he may look for a job elsewhere.

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Paper Round's view - United obviously want to keep Giggs at the club, but that can't be the priority right now. If he leaves Old Trafford, so be it. They're potentially going to miss the top four this season and face an uphill battle to get into it next year, even if they continue to spend insane amounts of money. They need to right the club and get them back to winning matches. If they believe that Giggs can do that, hire him, but him potentially leaving shouldn't factor into the decision.

Chelsea want at least £80m for Hazard

If Real Madrid want Eden Hazard, they are going to have to pay up. The Sun claim that Chelsea will not even consider selling the Belgian for less than £80 million. The Blues do not want to sell Hazard and are holding out hope that he can find his form from last season, but they aren't entirely against selling him. Roman Abramovich simply wants a return close to the £88m world record price that Real Madrid paid for Gareth Bale. The Merengues have made Hazard their top target for the summer.

Chelsea's Eden Hazard Image credit: Reuters

Paper Round's view - Chelsea are in a position of strength here. Hazard is under contract for several more years so they don't have to sell and they pay him plenty of money so a richer club coming in isn't a concern. He may be having a bad season, but there's no reason for them to sell him on the cheap. If Real Madrid want to pay up then so be it. Of course, this could all change depending on who their new manager is, but it's tough to imagine anyone not wanting Hazard in the team.

Townsend gets big deal from Newcastle

Andros Townsend's contract with Newcastle will pay him £45,000-per-week for four years, or £9m total, per The Sun. Tottenham and Newcastle agreed to a transfer of the winger and the Magpies brought him in with big wages. Townsend commented on how tough it was to leave Spurs, his home for the last 16 years, but his giant cheques from Newcastle should help ease the pain.

Andros Townsend Image credit: PA Sport

Papr Round's view - It's astonishing to see Townsend doubling his wages considering his lack of playing time and form this season, but Newcastle need to do something to entice players to come. The Magpies are a historically big club, and have the support and backing to get players like Townsend, but it is difficult to convince someone to join a difficult relegation fight. Big wages are one way to do it and if Townsend can help keep them in the top flight, he will be well worth it.

Chelsea eyeing van Persie

Chelsea could go for Robin van Persie if they do not land Alexandre Pato, per The Express. The Blues are trying to take Pato on loan and are near a deal for the striker, with the Brazilian set to arrive in London for a medical, but Van Persie is their back-up plan. The Dutchman hasn't been happy at Fenerbahce and would be thrilled with a Premier League return. With Chelsea desperate for another striker to be a back-up for Diego Costa, Van Persie could be an option.

Robin van Persie Image credit: PA Sport

Paper Round's view - As long as Van Persie joins Chelsea on a short-term deal, it's not a terrible idea to bring him back. He's far from his prime and hardly going to be an impact player, but he's still serviceable and would provide an alternative to Costa. Chelsea really need to sign someone better, but it doesn't appear as if they are going to until the summer so finding relatively cheap, decent options for short spells is their best move and Van Persie fits the bill. Then again, so does Pato, and he's even better, so if they get that deal done then that's that.

Newcastle told Remy will cost £12m

One of the reasons Chelsea are looking for a striker is they expect to sell Loic Remy this month. Newcastle are after the striker, but he won't come cheap. The Mail believe that the Blues have slapped a £12m price tag on the Frenchman. Newcastle want a striker to join the newly signed Townsend. First, they went after Saido Berhaino, but that deal looks unlikely to happen so Newcastle have turned their attention to Remy, who wants to leave Chelsea so he can get more first-team football.

Loic Remy Image credit: AFP

Paper Round's view - Newcastle aren't in a position to get bogged down over small amounts of money for good players. If they are going to be ambitious in the transfer market and try to sign a quality player like Remy from a club like Chelsea, they have to recognise that they don't have a lot of leverage. There is huge urgency on the Magpies' part as they fight to stay in the top flight and every other club knows it. £12m is a fair price for someone who could keep them from the drop.

Leicester chasing Musa

Claudio Ranieri is now looking to Russia for a striker. The Mirror report that Leicester have conceded defeat in their pursuit of Eder, acknowledging that he will go to Inter Milan, and now want CSKA Moscow's Ahmed Musa. Ranieri's No. 1 goal in the transfer market is to sign a striker that can take some pressure off of Jamie Vardy and they believe Musa could be that man. CSKA already rejected the Foxes' £15m bid, but Leicester are prepared to come back with an improved offer.

CSKA Moscow striker Ahmed Musa Image credit: PA Sport

Paper Round's view - Leicester are on the right track in looking for a striker. They do need to ease the burden on Vardy, whether it's with someone who can play alongside him or someone who can deputise for him in some matches. Musa would be capable of both, making him ideal. CSKA have him under contract until 2018 so they do not have to sell and are right to hold firm on their valuation. Leicester should probably pay it and they very well might.

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