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Transfer rumours and paper review – Friday, September 9: Chelsea tracking Middlesbrough and Burnley stars, plus Man United and Villa gossip

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Here are the top transfer-related stories in Friday's newspapers...

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has identified Middlesbrough’s Ben Gibson and Burnley’s Michael Keane as targets as he bids to maintain the English influence at the heart of his defence. The Blues have begun an intensive scouting drive to unearth the best homegrown central defensive talent as Conte plans for the future with John Terry coming towards the end of his career. (Daily Mail)

Matteo Darmian could be heading towards the Manchester United exit door u2012 with the defender and Jose Mourinho's relationship at a 'complete breakdown'.