Football gossip: Inzaghi, Van Nistelrooy, Tchouameni, Balotelli, Moyes

Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi is being considered as Manchester United replace Erik ten Hag, Arsenal battle Real Madrid for the Brazilian defender and Liverpool are keen on Aurelien Tchouameni.

That of Inter Milan Simone Inzaghi and former England boss Gareth Southgate are serious contenders to take over Manchester United The club’s manager was allowed to fire Erik ten Hag. (Daily Star), external

Ruud van Nistelrooy will also be eligible after his return Manchester United as an assistant coach during the summer. (Times – subscription required), external

Arsenal And Real Madrid are among a number of European clubs interested in signing an 18-year-old Palmeiras central defender Vitor Reis. (The Athletic – subscription required), external

Barcelona are planning to make a summer bid The one from Marseille Mason Greenwood – but faces a big fight Paris Saint Germain for the 23-year-old English attacker. (Sun), external

Real Madrid are open to offers for French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 24, with Liverpool the club most interested in completing a £66m deal next summer. (Fichajes – in Spanish), external

Aston Villa And Westham struggle to draw Valencias 24-year-old Spanish striker Hugo Duro for up to £25 million. (Caught offside), external

Former Manchester City and Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli, 34, is in talks over a move to the Spanish third division club Intercity. The Italian is a free agent. (AS – in Spanish), external

David Moyes would like to return to Everton as the club part ways with Sean Dyche after a slow start to the season. (Football Insider), external

Manchester city Midfielder Kevin de Bruyne’s latest injury will not affect contract negotiations between the 33-year-old Belgian and the Premier League side. (Football Insider), external