Here are the top transfer-related stories in Sunday's newspapers...
Manchester City are planning a world-record bid in excess of £100m for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi, 29, next summer. They will offer the Argentine a £500,000-per-week contract. (Sunday Mirror)
City also want Brazil international left-back Alex Sandro, 25, whose current contract at Juventus ends in June 2020, with a release cause of £25.6m. If he signs a new deal with the Italian champions it would raise his transfer fee to £40m. (Sunday Mirror)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is considering a move for Bayern Munich defender David Alaba, 24, and his Austria team-mate midfielder Julian Baumgartlinger, 28. (Sunday People)
Mourinho is set to offer Chris Smalling, 26, a new Manchester United deal - despite the reported row over the defender's fitness - but is also thought to be keen on Burnley's Michael Keane, 23. (Sun on Sunday)
The Manchester rivals are both interested in Paris Saint-Germain full-back Serge Aurier, 23. The Ivory Coast defender has been linked with a move to Old Trafford but City __have also been in touch with his representatives.(Daily Star Sunday)
West Ham are leading the race to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, with a bid of £25m enough to prise him from Anfield. (Sunday Express)
But Gerrard, 36, has been offered a playing deal at Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune, who are managed by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini. (Sun on Sunday)
Newcastle United will offer Frank Lampard a one-year playing deal if they win promotion back to the Premier League. Brighton will offer a similar deal if the club is playing in the top flight next season. (Sunday Express)
West Ham are leading the race to sign Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge, 27, with a bid of £25m enough to prise him from Anfield. (Sunday Express)
But Gerrard, 36, has been offered a playing deal at Chinese Super League side Hebei China Fortune, who are managed by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini. (Sun on Sunday)
Newcastle United will offer Frank Lampard a one-year playing deal if they win promotion back to the Premier League. Brighton will offer a similar deal if the club is playing in the top flight next season. (Sunday Express)
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola denies sex ban for his players and jokes they should __have more
Antonio Conte claims granting players 'freedom and responsibility' off the pitch has seen Eden Hazard return to form for Chelsea
Liverpool transfer report: Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Mahmoud Dahoud yet to sign contract extension
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