Today In Football: Arsenal Monitoring Zaniolo, Thiago Silva’s Contract, De Gea’s Comment On United And More

Naija News brings you all the top stories, the latest updates, and transfer rumours from Saturday news across the globe.

Leicester’s James Maddison, and Bayer Leverkusen’s Moussa Diaby are two players in which Newcastle is still interested in signing. The Independent

After president Joan Laporta criticised players for refusing to accept a salary cut, there is reportedly more unrest at Barcelona. Daily Mail

Gabriel Martinelli claims he wants to sign a new, and long-term contract with Arsenal. The Times

As contract negotiations begin, Arsenal will need to pay Gabriel Martinelli on par with the team’s highest earners. Daily Mail

According to reports, Arsenal is keeping an eye on Nicolo Zaniolo’s contract negotiations with Roma with the goal of acquiring the attacking midfielder. Daily Mail

Yakubu Aiyegbeni has recently stated that he owes no one an explanation for the goal he failed to score during Nigeria’s 2010 World Cup match against South Korea. Naija News

As a decision on his future looms, David de Gea acknowledges that he wants to stay at Manchester United “for more years.” Daily Mirror

Iker Casillas who earlier tweeted, “I hope you respect me: I’m gay,” resulted in him losing over three million followers after being “hacked” on Twitter. Daily Star

Chelsea has received a warning from Thiago Silva that the clock is ticking on their contract negotiations. Daily Mirror

According to reports, Cristiano Ronaldo is considering joining David Beckham’s Inter Miami in Major League Soccer. Manchester Evening News

To convince Julen Lopetegui to finally move to Molineux, Wolves CEO Jeff Shi is currently in the coach’s native Spain. Daily Mirror

According to Brighton, the discovery of a hereditary heart condition has forced Enock Mwepu’s playing career to end. Naija News