UK Back Pages: Bayern Target Branislav Ivanovic, Zidane Wants Eden Hazard

The race is on for Branislav Ivanovic, it seems.

The Chelsea man has turned a few heads, as now he's being mooted as a big-time target for Bavarian giants Bayern Munich.

That is, of course, if you believe back-page rumours.

Star Sport starts the rumour mill and also reports that Yaya Toure wants to have "showdown talks" with Manchester City.

"

Thursday's Daily Star back page: Fight for Bran #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/NKJ2PTkCEK

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) April 22, 2015"

Express Sport has a similar theme but also runs a story about Joleon Lescott coming to the defence of under-fire Mario Balotelli.

"

Thursday's Daily Express back page: Bayern want Bran #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/6WsYjf6xq7

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) April 22, 2015"

Sun Sport exposes another footballer allegedly caught doing "hippy crack," as Aston Villa's Jack Grealish is the latest to get caught up in the controversy.

"

Thursday's Sun back page High Jack #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/QFmyVxXbaL

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) April 22, 2015"

Mirror Sport sees Zinedine Zidane targeting Chelsea superstar Eden Hazard. Also, Napoli's Rafa Benitez drops a hint about potentially joining Manchester City.

"

Thursday's Daily Mirror back page: It Hazz to be you #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/2YkwFEU2ca

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) April 22, 2015"

And Daily Mail puts Patrick Vieira as the Manchester City players' favourite to be the next manager.

"

Thursday's Daily Mail back page: We want Vieira #tomorrowspaperstoday #bbcpapers pic.twitter.com/nsklgBUoZt

— Nick Sutton (@suttonnick) April 22, 2015"