What the papers say

Real Madrid are close to finalising a deal with Eden Hazard, according to reports. Spanish site Marca says an agreement with Chelsea will be made public in the coming days. The Sun reports that the Blues dropped the Belgian playmaker's price to £90million. His original valuation was reportedly more than £100million. The 28-year-old has a year left on his contract at Stamford Bridge, so Chelsea will have to sell him in the summer to cash in.

Newcastle executives will furnish Rafael Benitez with a £100million transfer kitty for the coming window, the Daily Mirror reports. The Magpies are in a more stable financial situation than they were last season, the Daily Mail says, with turnover up to £178.5million — an increase of £92.8million. Wages are reportedly down by nearly £9million to £103.4million, sending profit up to £18.6million.

Players to watch

Paulo Dybala: The Argentinian forward's sale by Juventus could herald a move to buy Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, Tuttosport reports.

Matthijs De Ligt: Barcelona and five other clubs are chasing the 19-year-old Ajax captain and Holland defender, Marca report.