Marco Verratti and Alex Mac Allister: Manchester City compile shortlist as Arsenal target Ilkay Gundogan - Paper Round

City search for a Gundogan replacement Manchester City could enter the transfer market for a central midfielder if club captain Ilkay Gundogan decides to leave when his contract expires this summer. The Premier League champions are hoping to agree an extension with Gundogan, who is wanted by Arsenal and Barcelona, but have compiled a shortlist should the 32-year-old call time on his Manchester City career.

Ad The Mirror reports: «Manchester City have enquired about the availability of Marco Veratti with PSG open to selling the midfielder. Veratti has been at the Paris club for over a decade but has faced heavy criticism this term and the Ligue 1 leaders may consider refreshing their midfield options.

FootballGuardiola wants Man City financial charges dealt with 'as soon as possible'2 HOURS AGO »Brighton's Alex Mac Allister is another who is being monitored after his recent performances at the World Cup with winners Argentina, as well as his form for high-flying Brighton. «Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, a player whom Guardiola worked with during his time in Germany, is the other player who is on City's radar this summer.» Newcastle to strengthen for Champions League Newcastle United are preparing for a summer spending spree ahead of next season's Champions League campaign.

The Magpies are unlikely to sign top-level talent with huge wage demands, but will add some strength and depth to their squad. Newcastle have Ajax's Mohammed Kudus, Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney and Leicester City midfielder James Maddison on their shortlist.

The Telegraph reveals: «Meetings are due to be held in the next 48 hours to determine just how much they are able to spend under Financial Fair Play rules. »Sources have told Telegraph Sport