Gossip column: Lukaku, Rojo, Mane, Diarra, Yarmolenko

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Everton fear striker Romelu Lukaku, 22, will join Manchester United this summer despite insisting the Belgian is not for sale. (Daily Mirror), external

Liverpool are leading the race to sign Dynamo Kiev forward Andriy Yarmolenko, 26. (Sun via Sport), external

Chelsea are planning a £52m double bid for Roma midfielder Radja Nainggolan, 27, and defender Kostas Manolas, 24. The pair are thought to be part of potential new boss Antonio Conte's plans. (Express), external

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says he is being bombarded by telephone calls from agents of players keen to sign for the Premier League high-fliers. (Daily Star), external

Liverpool decided against a move for Sadio Mane before the 23-year-old midfielder joined Southampton because a computer programme said he would not provide value for money. (Daily Star), external

Crystal Palace's problems on the pitch have been deepened by player disharmony over a disparity in wages. (Daily Mirror), external

Tottenham are watching Utrecht forward Sebastien Haller, 21, as they put together their transfer plans for the summer. (Evening Standard), external

Jose Mourinho is ready to sign former Chelsea and Arsenal midfielder Lassana Diarra, 31, if he becomes Manchester United manager. (Le 10 Sport - in French), external

Barcelona are planning a £12m summer move for Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo, 26. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Arsenal goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny, 25, has suggested he intends to remain on loan at Roma next season rather than settle for a place on the Gunners bench. (Evening Standard), external

Former Newcastle United manager John Carver revealed he has applied for the vacant manager's role at Aston Villa. He is yet to get a reply. (BBC Radio 5 live)

England defender Luke Shaw is set to miss the Euro 2016 finals after Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said that the 20-year-old is unlikely to play for the Red Devils again this season following seven months out with a broken leg. (Times - subscription required), external

Former England captain Steven Gerrard says national team manager Roy Hodgson should not "prematurely dump established internationals" in favour of 19-year-old Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli. (Telegraph), external

Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce says he "had to shut up" someone who criticised the Black Cats' Dutch defender Patrick van Aanholt, 25. (Sunderland Echo), external

Manuel Pellegrini says his departure as Manchester City manager at the end of the season has had no effect on his ability to motivate his players. (Guardian), external

Chelsea skipper John Terry caused a stir on Instagram, external when he liked a post from a Chelsea fans' account telling England boss Roy Hodgson to include the defender in his Euro 2016 squad.

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet and midfielder Lucas Leiva were forced to leave their chauffeur-driven taxi twice after their driver made them sing and stopped to pick up dog food en route to Anfield. But the journey was an April Fool's Day prank by team-mate Jon Flanagan. (Liverpool Echo), external

Chelsea are selling Alexandre Pato shirts on the cheap - the 26-year-old Brazilian joined on loan in January but is yet to make a first-team appearance. (Daily Star), external

Leicester City goalkeeper Kaspar Schmeichel, 29, says he studies tennis legend Roger Federer and NFL quarterbacks for tips to improve his positioning and his throwing. (Times - subscription required), external