THE latest gossip and rumours from the newspapers and online:

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is set to fight former club Real Madrid for the signature of Monaco midfielder BERNARDO SILVA, according to the Sun.

Southampton and Swansea are both attempting to sign YORIC RAVET from Swiss side Young Boys, reports the Mirror.

Saints have had a loan bid for MAMADOU SAKHO rejected by Liverpool as captain JOSE FONTE considers a move to West Ham, writes the Daily Mail.

The Guardian claims Burnley are closing in on Barnsley defender MARC ROBERTS.

Crystal Palace are planning a bid for Tottenham full-back BEN DAVIES, claims the Sun.