Rumour Reel: Pep ponders Ter Stegen as Hart replacement at Manchester City

Now under the guidance of former Italy boss Antonio Conte, the Blues will aim to challenge for silverware once again and their squad could soon be boosted by the arrival of Portugal international Joao Mario.

The 23-year-old Sporting Lisbon ace holds a substantial £39m price-tag though and the capital club also have Inter Milan as a rival for his signature, with the Serie A side prepared to meet such an evaluation.

Mario was a key component of his nation’s Euro 2016 success in France this summer, featuring in every game in their campaign, and the talented midfield anchorman could soon be swapping the Estadio Jose Alvalade for Stamford Bridge.

Toffees target Mata signing

The future of Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has been shrouded in doubt since the arrival of his former Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford, and his recent humiliation in the Community Shield victory has increased speculation.

Mourinho thrust the Spaniard into proceedings at Wembley for under half an hour before taking him off again and, after Mata’s evident frustration, Everton are ready to capitalise by offering him a pathway out of the club.

Ronald Koeman recently added Wales international skipper Ashley Williams to his squad to boost his defensive ranks, but a swoop for Mata would see the Toffees’ attacking options bolstered significantly for the imminent campaign too.

The Red Devils remain reluctant to let the 28-year-old depart this summer, with Mourinho still seemingly having a spot for the attacking midfielder in his set-up, but Koeman will look to test their resolve with a bid in the coming weeks.

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