UK Back Pages: Jamie Vardy Set for £16M Deal as Chelsea and Spurs Circle

The UK back pages make for interesting reading ahead of a bumper weekend of Premier League action.

Unsurprisingly, Jamie Vardy is the focal point for a couple of the papers, with the Daily Star claiming Leicester City are set to offer the England international a £16 million deal to remain at the Walkers Stadium amid interest from Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur.

The Guardian also carries an interview with the striker, who can make it 12 consecutive games in the English top flight with a goal on Saturday afternoon.

Louis van Gaal is the other big headline-maker of the day, with his threat to quit if the players don't want him at the Old Trafford helm making headlines in a number of the papers.

Wayne Rooney's plight is also covered, with the captain set to be rested for a couple of crucial games.

Saturday's Independent runs an interview with Jack Butland, who is in fine form for Stoke City and pushing Joe Hart for a place in the England side.

The Daily Mail, meanwhile, leads with Jose Mourinho's quotes on Gary Neville, who has "no place to hide" now he's taken the top job at Valencia.

An interesting mix, we're sure you'll agree.

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