Transfers: Arsenal, Tottenham battle for Marseille striker

Arsenal and Tottenham have sent scouts to watch Marseille’s £25m-rated striker Michy Batshuayi, 22, who has 13 goals in 29 appearances in Ligue 1.(L’Equipe via Daily Express)

Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 27, has revealed he argues with manager Arsene Wegner over the amount of playing time he gets. (Daily Star)

Former Gunners striker Thierry Henry has called for unity at the club as they try to bounce back from their recent setbacks to win the Premier League title. (Sky Sports)

Leicester are set to make a summer move for West Ham’s 19-year-old defender Reece Burke. (Sun)

West Ham have sounded out Lyon over a potential £20m summer switch for striker Alexandre Lacazette, 24. (Daily Mirror)

Chelsea physio Jon Fearn is set to be back on the bench for Saturday’s game against West Ham, having been banished from frontline duty following the fallout from the Blues’ row with former club doctor Eva Carneiro. (Sun)

Manchester City are trying to do a £20m summer deal for Borussia Dortmund’s Germany Under-21 international midfielder Julian Weigl, 20.(Daily Mirror)

Manchester United head of youth policy Nicky Butt says the Old Trafford club’s Academy system is not “in a mess”. (Daily Telegraph)

Old Trafford boss Louis van Gaal admits defeat in Sunday’s Manchester derby will kill off his hopes of a top-four finish. (Daily Mail)

Lazio midfielder Felipe Anderson’s proposed move to Manchester United has again been thrown into doubt, with his agent saying no offers have been received for the £47m-rated 22-year-old. (LaLazioSiamoNoi via Daily Express)

Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez wants his players to enjoy Sunday’s Tyne-Wear derby against Sunderland – not fear it. (Chronicle)

West Ham winger Michail Antonio says his side currently feel they can beat every other team in the Premier League and that their hard work is paying off.(London Evening Standard)