Football rumours: Aberdeen look to Shaun Maloney, Lukaku for Man U and question mark hangs over Antonio Conte

Shaun Maloney of Hull City and Geoff Cameron of Stoke City in action (Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Maloney to Aberdeen?

ABERDEEN look set to complete another signing before the Europa League registration deadline at 11pm tonight.

Assistant Tony Docherty told The Evening Express:

“We are still hopeful we can get work done with Shaun (Maloney) because he will be an asset to us.”

Chelsea Manager, Antonio Conte (Alex Pantling/Getty Images)

Questions over Conte

THE Daily Mirror reports that Antonio Conte’s future at Chelsea is in doubt as he has become frustrated with Chelsea’s failure in the transfer market over the summer.

Lukaku in demand

ROMELU LUKAKU appears to be on the verge of a move to Manchester United and the Blues have also failed on moves for Alexis Sanches and Virgil Van Dijk. The Italian is said to be “fuming” about the failure to bring Lukaku to Stamford Bridge.

Whittaker to move back to Easter Road

THE DAILY RECORD is reporting that Hibs boss Neil Lennon has confirmed the club are in talks to bring Scotland star Steven Whittaker back to Easter Road.

Rumour round-up

MARSEILLE are the frontrunners to sign Arsenal striker Olivier Groud, according to the Daily Telegraph. Everton, West Ham and Lyon have all been linked with the France international after his Gunners future was thrown into doubt by the acquisition of Alexandre Lacazette earlier this week. But now Marseille believe they can take Giroud back home in a deal worth around £24.7million plus add-ons.

The Daily Mirror reports that Leicester winger Demerai Gray has asked for assurances from Leicester over his prospects of first-team football after Liverpool and Tottenham have shown interest in the 21-year-old. Gray found last season “tough” after making only nine starts for the Foxes and shone for England Under-21s, scoring twice as they reached the semi-finals of the European Championships.

Stoke boss Mark Hughes wants to bring in Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph on loan, writes the Stoke Sentinel. Delph has made only two appearances for City since Pep Guardiola took over as manager and Hughes is keen to add to his midfield for the new season.