There is a huge blow here in the Football Transfer Tavern for THREE of the top sides in the Premier League and all because the Sunday Express seem to think Marco Reus is set to snub a move to the Premier League.

The Borussia Dortmund star is now set on a move to Real Madrid, despite interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal – who are also favourites to land manager Jurgen Klopp should they finally part company with Arsene Wenger.

A £20 million move for Reus is reported to be on the cards with Carlo Ancelotti keen to add to what many people see as the best side in world football at the minute – and as our landlord notes, it is hard for all three of the Premier League sides who are keen on Reus to compete with that.

As our landlord cautions, you never quite know what will happen until a deal is actually signed, so we think there is a glimmer of hope for Chelsea at the very least should they move for Reus, but Arsenal are now the big outsiders according to our regulars.