Rumour Reel: Red Devils lining up Pickford and Pogba purchases?

While the goals of Chelsea midfield duo Lewis Baker and Ruben Loftus-Cheek sealed Toulon triumph for the Young Lions, Pickford kept three clean sheets in five outings.

For the Black Cats, Pickford has found himself behind Vito Mannone in the pecking order, however, and may favour a move to the Red Devils over staying at the Stadium of Light.

Black Cats centre backs on summer agenda

Sticking with Sunderland, manager Sam Allardyce’s recent holiday antics should not distract from work going on behind the scenes on Wearside to try and strengthen his squad.

Perennial Premier League relegation battles are becoming tiresome for Black Cats fans, players and staff alike. Big Sam stressed the recruitment done this summer would be key, once he had secured Sunderland’s survival with a game to spare.

The local press in the Northeast link Allardyce with moves for QPR-owned defender Steven Caulker and Borussia Dortmund’s Serbia international Neven Subotic, who may be available on loan, as a new centre back pairing.

Blues move for Mammana

Chelsea will look to furnish incoming coach Antonio Conte by boosting their defensive options and trying to sign Emanuel Mammana from Argentine big boys River Plate.

Already capped once by his country, the 20-year-old is expected to have a big international future. Mammana is rumoured to be available for as little as £8m, but the Blues are unlikely to get a clear run to his signature at that price.

Italian duo Inter Milan and Fiorentina are also believed to be interested in signing Mammana. The Copa America centenary tournament comes too soon for him, leaving no international duty to complicate a potential transfer.

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