Juventus eye Man City’s Silva – Thursday’s gossip

Chelsea will keep an interest in Aston Villa’s Morgan Rogers, and Juventus will make moves for Bernardo Silva and Kobbie Mainoo, who are both linked with Manchester City.

When Bernardo Silva’s contract with Manchester City expires next summer, Juventus will attempt to sign him for free. (Tuttosport – in Italian)

Kobbie Mainoo, a 20-year-old England midfielder, is likely to face competition from Newcastle and Chelsea, despite the fact that Manchester City are also considering a surprise move for the England international. (Teamtalk)

Despite being offended by Aston Villa’s £80 million summer valuation of the 23-year-old England international, Morgan Rogers is still wanted by Chelsea. (Sun)

If Manchester United fires him before the 1 November anniversary of his appointment, Ruben Amorim would receive a £12 million pay-off under a clause in his contract. (Mail subscription required)

Manchester United now have a better chance of signing 21-year-old Brighton and Cameroon midfielder Carlos Baleba thanks to recent financial results. (Mirror)

If the 22-year-old Nigerian international starts 10 games this season, Christantus Uche’s loan at Crystal Palace will automatically become a permanent deal. (Spanish: Marca)

Tottenham are also interested in signing the Uruguay international, and Liverpool are prepared to offer 50 million euros (£43.35 million) for the 26-year-old. (Fichajes – Spanish)

To fend off interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester City, Birmingham are keen to tie England Under-15 goalkeeper Alfie Smith, 14, to a new deal. (Mail)