Guardiola keen on Kimmich reunion
There has been plenty of talk about what sort of summer overhaul Pep Guardiola might have in mind at Manchester City, and the Mirror reports that he has set his sights on bolstering both his defence and his midfield.
It says Guardiola could return to his former club Bayern Munich to sign Joshua Kimmich -- who can operate at full-back and in midfield -- having been "put on red alert" by his frustration at a lack of playing time this season.
According to the paper, Guardiola "wants at least two new full-backs and fresh options in central defence and midfield" and rates Kimmich highly, having previously described the Germany international as a player with "everything" needed to become a force in the game.
Kimmich made 36 Bayern appearances under Guardiola last season but has seen his playing time drastically reduced under successor Carlo Ancelotti this time around.
He has played a full 90 minutes for the Bundesliga leaders only twice since October -- but the Mirror warns that Bayern would nevertheless be reluctant to consider letting him go.
That, it says, could mean City having to stump up "a giant fee" if Kimmich is to be reunited with Guardiola.
The City boss is also keen to work with Bayern'sJuan Bernat again and could table a bid for another player who is also able to operate in defence and midfield.
Conte looks to bring in spirit of youth
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is looking to the future and aiming to bring two teenage prospects rated among Europe's best to Stamford Bridge, according to the Mirror.
It reports that Conte wants Rangers midfielderBilly Gilmour, 15, and 16-year-old Ajax forwardDaishawn Redan to come to London.
Chelsea are "closing in on a deal for Gilmour, who is rated as the best talent Scotland has produced for 20 years" and has already tasted involvement at first-team level, the Mirror says.
It adds that they are prepared to "spend big by youth football standards" in order to stave off competition from Manchester United, Manchester City, Barcelona, Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig for the two youngsters.
 
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