DI MARIA FUTURE IN DOUBT

Today's Paper Talk

Top stories and rumours from the national newspapers on Wednesday morning.

THE SUN

Angel di Maria's future at Manchester United is in question after a blast from boss Louis Van Gaal after his performance off the bench against Liverpool.

Raheem Sterling looks set to be returned to Liverpool as Hodgson looks to avoid further issues with Anfield boss Brendan Rodgers and not risk worsening his toe injury.

Paris Saint-Germain are set to make Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech one of their main summer targets but they will need to find £10m to sign him.

The Manchester clubs will go to war over the summer to try and sign Netherlands winger Memphis Depay.

Aitor Karanka has made a last gasp bid to sign Blackburn Rovers striker Jordan Rhodes on loan before the loan window closes - the deal would include an option to buy.

DAILY MIRROR

Harry Kane is set to start for England in their European Qualifier with Lithuania on Friday after a picture of Roy Hodgson's supposed selection was leaked, to the fury of the England coach.

Harry Redknapp has hit back at Joey Barton after the QPR midfielder accused the club's former boss of being to blame for their relegation troubles.

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has rejected claims he is arrogant and says he did not claim to be as good as Sergio Aguero and Diego Costa.

Marouane Fellaini says David Moyes was not tough enough with his players to be a success with Manchester United.

Toby Alderweireld hopes to link up with Belgium team-mate Jan Vertonghen at Tottenham before the start of next season.

DAILY MAIL

Jack Wilshere is set to boost Arsenal's midfield and return to their squad for the crunch clash with Liverpool a week on Saturday.

Former Chelsea and Tottenham 'keeper Carlo Cudicini has joined the Republic of Ireland coaching staff.

DAILY STAR

Sunderland striker Connor Wickham is at a loss to explain his omission from the England U21 squad picked to play the Czech Republic and Germany.

Frank Lampard believes Steven Gerrard has chosen the right time to quit Liverpool and is looking forward to taking him on in the MLS.

TELEGRAPH

Arsenal will make a £12m move for Manchester United defender Chris Smalling in the summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Charlie Adam has dismissed talk he is about to leave Stoke City and join David Moyes at Real Sociedad.

THE TIMES

Christian Benteke has given Aston Villa a scare after limping out of training with a hip injury while with the Belgium squad. 

DAILY RECORD

Everton forward Steven Naismith and Southampton midfielder Steven Davis have revealed they would love to return to Rangers, a day after Kyle Lafferty made a similar admission.

Jack Harper could snub Scotland and play for Spain, according to the Real Madrid starlet's father John.