What The Sports Pages Say

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Sunday


Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku wants to leave the club,
Aston Villa may struggle to sign Marcus Rashford if they do not qualify for Champions League football
Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen has interest from multiple clubs.

France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, has decided to leave Chelsea this summer. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Ukrainian defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, 28, may leave Arsenal this summer with interest coming from Borussia Dortmund. (Football Insider), external

American midfielder Weston McKennie, 26, has reached a verbal agreement with Juventus to stay at the club until 2028. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Manchester United, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur are among a number of clubs interested in signing 20-year-old Bournemouth centre-back Dean Huijsen. (CaughtOffside, external)

Aston Villa will struggle to sign England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, on a permanent deal from Manchester United if they do not qualify for the Champions League. (Football Insider), external

Scouts from Aston Villa were in the crowd to watch Spain and Porto forward Samu Aghehowa, 20, amid interest in signing him this summer. (Record , externalvia Sports Witness, external)

Everton are contemplating a deal to bring former striker Richarlison, 27, back to the club, with Tottenham Hotspur reportedly willing to accept a fee in the region of £40m. (GiveMeSport, external)

Real Madrid are considering a summer move for Real Sociedad right-back Jon Aramburu, 22. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Leeds United have added AZ forward Troy Parrott, 23, to their striker shortlist following their promotion to the Premier League. (TeamTalk, external)

Fiorentina are close to extending the contract of 20-year-old defender Pietro Comuzzo amid interest from Serie A rivals Napoli. (Tuttomercato - in Italian, external)

Liverpool could make an extraordinary move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 24, with the Brazilian open to a move away from Spain. (GiveMeSport, external)

Ajax are willing to sell Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, with the 19-year-old garnering interest from clubs like Chelsea. (Kick-off podcast)

 

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Monday's newspapers


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United are ready to join the race for Bryan Mbeumo when competition for the £60m-rated Brentford forward intensifies during the summer transfer window.

Henry Pollock admits he has dared to dream of being named in the British and Irish Lions squad when it is announced on Thursday.


DAILY EXPRESS

Juventus are in talks with Manchester United over the potential signing of Rasmus Hojlund this summer and will make a concrete approach soon, according to reports.

THE SUN

Scotland ace Scott McTominay is set to lose £2.32m he invested in a failed firm run by his girlfriend and her dad.

William Saliba has been in talks with Real Madrid for weeks, claim reports in France.

Leeds are making Marseille centre-half Leonardo Balerdi one of their top targets for the Premier League.

Tottenham coach Ryan Mason is wanted by West Brom to become their new boss.

Thomas Frank wants to splash out on Leicester's £25m-rated keeper Mads Hermansen.

Manchester United ace Casemiro will pocket a huge pay rise if Ruben Amorim's side win the Europa League, reports suggest.

DAILY MIRROR

Atletico Madrid have already enquired about the possibility of signing Antony from Manchester United this summer as the Red Devils prepare to offload the 25-year-old.

THE GUARDIAN

A 26-year-old fan of Serie A side Atalanta was stabbed to death during clashes between Atalanta and Inter supporters in the northern city of Bergamo, Italy's police said.

EVENING STANDARD

Martin Odegaard has cooled fears that he could miss the second leg of Arsenal's Champions League semi-final due to injury.

Dean Huijsen has played down speculation surrounding a potential summer transfer, saying he is 'really happy' playing for Bournemouth.

DAILY MAIL

Anthony Joshua has revealed he is set to undergo surgery in a bid to solve an ongoing issue that has delayed his return to the ring.

SCOTTISH SUN

Barry Ferguson has urged the Rangers takeover consortium to appoint a new manager now.

Simo Valakari is committed to staying with St Johnstone - despite being on HJK Helsinki's hitlist.



Bryan Mbeumo attracts interest from Manchester United,
Rodrygo could leave Real Madrid,
Manchester City want Morgan Gibbs-White
Real Madrid are eyeing William Saliba.

Manchester United are ready to join the race to sign £60m-rated Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, from Brentford this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Arsenal have enquired about signing Brazil forward Rodrygo from Real Madrid, while Manchester City are also interested in the 24-year-old. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Manchester City also plan to advance their interest in agreeing a deal with Nottingham Forest for their 25-year-old England midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Arsenal and Aston Villa are eyeing Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, 25, with the Serie A club expected to ask for around £42m for the Serbian. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Everton are prepared to rival Manchester United for the signature of Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 22. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are prepared to make an offer for Barcelona and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 26, if they qualify for the Champions League. (Football365), external

Leeds have made Marseille's Argentina centre-back Leonardo Balerdi, 26, one of their top summer transfer targets. (Sun), external

Real Madrid sent scouts to watch Bournemouth's Spain centre-back Dean Huijsen, 20, and Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, during Saturday's win at Arsenal. (TBR Football), external

The Spanish giants are also targeting Arsenal and France centre-back William Saliba, 24, who is under contract with the Gunners until 2027. (L'Equipe - in French), external

West Brom want Tottenham's English coach Ryan Mason, 33, to become their new manager. (Sun), external

Fulham's Portuguese boss Marco Silva, 47, is a contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham if the 59-year-old Australian is sacked after the club's disappointing season. (Football Insider)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Carlo Ancelotti and Real Madrid have reached a verbal agreement over his exit, according to reports.

Former Argentina World Cup winner, Luis Galvan, has died - two weeks after the South American nation lost one of its most iconic goalkeepers Hugo Gatti.

Harry Kane and his Bayern Munich team-mates were blocked by club officials from holding a title party in Ibiza.

The Vardys are eyeing a move to America after Rebekah held talks with Stateside TV bosses - while Jamie is wanted by MLS sides.

THE TIMES

France's justice minister has admitted that he wrongly blamed Liverpool supporters for chaos at the 2022 Champions League final, saying he had mistakenly stereotyped them as troublemakers.

DAILY MIRROR

Dominik Szoboszlai has sent a heartfelt message to Trent Alexander-Arnold, urging him to "enjoy" what's next after the defender confirmed his Liverpool exit.

Hull City have launched an investigation after footage appearing to show captain Lewie Coyle in an angry confrontation emerged online.

Premier League referee Anthony Taylor has insisted on Sky Sports that his decision to allow Brentford's second goal against Manchester United to stand was the correct decision. United fell to a 4-3 defeat away at the Bees on Sunday afternoon.

Just four Manchester United stars are viewed as being 'untouchable' in the summer transfer window. The Red Devils are gearing up for a busy off-season after a miserable campaign under Ruben Amorim.

THE TELEGRAPH

James Rew has become the youngest Englishman to hit 10 first-class centuries since Denis Compton as the 21-year-old made 116 from 189 balls to help Somerset see off Essex in a memorable three-wicket win.

Chelsea are expected to discuss rewarding Moises Caicedo - who the club regard as one of the best midfielders in the world - with a new contract this summer.

Thomas Tuchel is planning to stick to his promise of avoiding special favours for club managers by keeping England's Club World Cup players for the friendly against Senegal.

Maro Itoje appears in pole position to assume the British and Irish Lions captaincy with his main rival, Caelan Doris, now a major doubt for the tour of Australia.

DAILY MAIL

Arsene Wenger believes Manchester United or Tottenham should not be allowed to compete in the Champions League next season even if they win the Europa League.

Cole Palmer and his sister have celebrated the Chelsea star ending his goal drought by filming a TikTok which paid tribute to their Caribbean heritage.

Mohamed Salah paid a heartfelt tribute to Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool star confirmed he will leave at the end of the season.

Bruno Fernandes could be the target for a big-money offer from Al-Hilal this summer, but Manchester United have no intention of selling their captain.

Arsenal midfielder Jorginho is in advanced talks over a move to Flamengo.

THE GUARDIAN

Mark Bullingham, the chief executive of the Football Association, has written to London grassroots football club Goal Diggers FC explaining the governing body's decision to ban transgender women from women's football "was not an ideological judgment, but a difficult decision" based on legal advice

Scotland's first minister, John Swinney, condemned an "unacceptable" banner displayed by Rangers fans after police launched an investigation into the giant image.

Leeds United's chair, Paraag Marathe, has outlined his desire to see the club become "one of the best in all of Europe" as fans enjoyed the open-top bus parade to celebrate promotion to the Premier League.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United have told Chelsea to stump up at least £65m for Alejandro Garnacho this summer.

Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on snapping up towering Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah on a free transfer this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal have taken the lead in the race for Borussia Dortmund winger Jamie Gittens, according to reports.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic are reportedly "very interested" in Red Star Belgrade defender Veljko Milosavljevic with the summer transfer window rapidly approaching.

Chairman Paraag Marathe has made the 49ers Enterprises transfer strategy clear ahead of the imminent takeover of Rangers. Marathe has hinted that a player trading model will likely be installed - as he made clear the 49ers' vision for Leeds United after they claimed promotion to the Premier League.

Daizen Maeda insists new contract talks are on hold until after Celtic's Treble bid.

Celtic's Daizen Maeda wins the PFA Scotland Player of the Year award after scoring 33 goals this season

SCOTTISH SUN

Aberdeen have sold out their allocation of 20,000 tickets for this month's Scottish Cup final.

Johnly Yfeko has left Rangers after impressing on loan at Exeter City. The defender joined Gers in 2022 after spending time in the academy set-ups at Tottenham Hotspur and Leicester City.

Derek McInnes has emerged as the front-runner for the Hearts job.

Rangers are lining up a bid for former Premier League star Moussa Djenepo, according to reports.

Celtic are pricing Gustaf Lagerbielke out of his dream move to Dutch football, according to Twente Enschede technical director Arnold Bruggink.


Manchester United name Alejandro Garnacho's asking price,
two Premier League clubs are chasing Nicolas Pepe,
Leroy Sane's Bayern Munich future is in doubt.

Manchester United have told Chelsea they will have to pay £65m to sign 20-year-old Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho this summer. (Star), external

Everton and Wolves are interested in signing former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe, with the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international out of contract at Villarreal in the summer. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Germany winger Leroy Sane, 29, has changed his agent, which has put a question mark over his future at Bayern Munich and the contract extension that was close to being agreed. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Liverpool are set to spend big in the summer with the Reds in the market for a new left-back, centre-back and striker. (Talksport), external

Chelsea are set to hold talks with Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 23, over a new contract this summer as reward for his impressive performances this season. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Outgoing Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold is poised to sign a six-year contract with Real Madrid which will take effect from 1 July. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Alexander-Arnold, 26, rejected the offer of a significant pay rise to remain with Liverpool beyond the end of this season. (ESPN), external

Southampton and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 26, is wanted by Manchester United and West Ham. (Mirror), external

Fulham manager Marco Silva and Nottingham Forest boss Nuno Espirito Santo are among the candidates being considered by Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. (Talksport), external

Aston Villa are keeping tabs on Real Madrid and Ukraine goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 26, as Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 32, continues to be linked with a summer exit. (Birmingham Mail)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Newcastle United are set to join the race for Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah.

Leicester City are targeting Bristol City manager Liam Manning, with the relegated club expected to part ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy this summer.

Antony claims leaving Manchester United to join Real Betis was the best decision he ever made.

Inter Milan fans pleaded to be let back into the San Siro - after leaving while Barcelona were winning and before their incredible comeback.

World Cup 2026 tickets have gone on sale - with some costing up to an eye-watering £55,000.

Arsenal are considering another move for Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-In.

Emma Raducanu says she is "nervous" about failing a drugs test should she ever take contaminated medicine - or if she were deliberately targeted by restaurant waiters.

Anthony Joshua has revealed he's on course to punch a serious investment in Watford.

THE TIMES

The super-agent Jorge Mendes has denied allegations of tax fraud in Portugal but is taking steps to pay €18m (about £15.3m) to the country's tax authorities.

England are likely to have more players at a lucrative seven-a-side tournament this month than any of their main rivals at Euro 2025.

The Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes has resigned and will be replaced by Flavio Briatore after a controversial driver swap that had split opinion internally.

talkSPORT

Arsenal are showing fresh interest in West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus.

DAILY MIRROR

Jack Kingdon, Sam Murray and James Nolan are all set to leave Manchester United at the end of the season.

The forward once tipped to succeed Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie has found himself without a club aged 29. James Wilson bagged a brace on his Man Utd debut at 18, but has been unable to impress at Northampton Town this season.

Wilfried Zaha has all but ruled out a return to Crystal Palace in the future and appears content with his legacy at the club.

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has revealed club chiefs have made a big demand of him - the Welsh side have pleaded with the Deadpool star not to be quite so forthcoming with his well-wishes for the opposition.

Arsenal could be forced to pay even more for transfer target Benjamin Sesko after RB Leipzig upped his release clause.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Rayan Ait-Nouri is to be offered a new contract by Wolves amid interest in his signature, with Liverpool said to have watched the full-back.

Chelsea are expected to discuss rewarding Moises Caicedo, who the club regard as one of the best midfielders in the world - with a new contract this summer.

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are prepared to offer Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes more than £1m a week.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City and Real Madrid have suffered a transfer blow with Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Florian Wirtz reportedly only keen to join Bayern Munich.

Arsenal are expected to give Liverpool a guard of honour at Anfield this weekend.

Premier League bosses are concerned their stars will be driven to breaking point if England pick their strongest possible squad for this summer's European Under-21 Championships.

Arsene Wenger has proposed a radical new offside rule which would see attackers called onside if any part of their body is in line with a defender.

Matchroom Sport president Barry Hearn tells Sky Sports News that critics of new Snooker world champion Zhao Xintong should move on

THE GUARDIAN

Caleb Ewan, at his peak one of Australian cycling's greatest talents, has stunned the sport by announcing his immediate retirement.

Donald Trump convened the first meeting of his administration's 2026 World Cup task force on Tuesday in a public event in which he revealed that he did not know Russia had been banned from Fifa competitions and insisted the tournament would go off without a hitch.

THE ATHLETIC

President Donald Trump has named Andrew Giuliani, the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, as executive director of the 2026 men's World Cup task force.

DAILY RECORD

Ben Doak has been handed a potential pathway to the Liverpool first team with Federico Chiesa 'torn' over his Anfield future.

The first specifics of the SPFL plans to overhaul the lower leagues have been revealed with the gruelling Championship play-offs set to change under the new plans.

Rangers' hopes of making significant investment in the summer transfer market could be severely restricted by financial fair play rules.

Rangers' fan advisory board held a meeting with the club board to discuss the Graeme Souness tifo that emerged ahead of their clash with Celtic - and say they 'robustly' aired supporters' views at the 90-minute sitdown.

SCOTTISH SUN

Birmingham could reportedly make loan deals for Rangers pair Ben Davies and Kieran Dowell into permanent transfers for £3.5m this summer.


Bruno Fernandes attracting interest from Saudi Arabia,
arvey Elliott wanted by several Premier League clubs,
Arsenal renew interest in Mohammed Kudus.

Al-Hilal are preparing a bid for Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes, but the Red Devils have no plans to sell the 30-year-old Portugal midfielder. (Mail), external

Newcastle are monitoring 29-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany defender Jonathan Tah, who will leave the club when his contract expires in the summer. (Sun), external

Liverpool's English midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22, is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs, including Wolves. (Talksport), external

Real Madrid are not planning to make a move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi as they do not think they need the Spain international, who has a release clause of €60m (£51m). (OK Diario - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are considering another move for Paris St-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in, 24, after failing to strike a deal for the South Korea international in January. (Sun), external
Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, is set to snub interest from Manchester City and Real Madrid to join Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German), external


RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko's release clause is more than €80m (£68m) but clubs will be able to sign him for less if a suitable offer for the 21-year-old Slovenia international is made. (Sky Sports Germany), external

West Ham and Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus, 24, is the subject of fresh interest from Arsenal. (Talksport), external

Federico Chiesa, 27, could be on his way out of Liverpool this summer with AC Milan and Napoli interested in the Italy winger. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester United added Torino's 28-year-old Serbia goalkeeper Vanja Milinkovic-Savic to their summer transfer shortlist. (Givemesport)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL

Aston Villa are expected to trade heavily again in the transfer market this summer and will consider offers for Emi Martinez if Unai Emery and his staff believe they can sign a younger alternative of similar ability.

Fulham manager Marco Silva has reportedly informally agreed to take the reins at Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal.

Flamengo want Arsenal midfielder Jorginho in time for the Club World Cup.

Chelsea's plans to move to a new stadium may have to wait until 2042, owner Todd Boehly has revealed.

THE SUN

Jack Grealish is wanted by Napoli with the Manchester City star open to the transfer to link up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour.

Phil Brown has been sacked as Kidderminster Harriers boss in the wake of their National League play-off defeat to Chester on Monday.

Former Premier League goalkeeper Jed Steer has ripped up Peterborough contract for 'personal reasons'.

Manchester United are keeping tabs on Fiorentina star Moise Kean ahead of the summer transfer window.

DAILY EXPRESS

Grim scenes on the streets of Paris marred the build-up to Arsenal's crunch Champions League semi-final second leg against Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday night.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has reportedly been offered a lucrative deal by Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal.

Ruben Amorim has opened up about transfer speculation surrounding Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal have started to ramp up contract negotiations with defender William Saliba.

Liverpool have allegedly slapped a price tag on their midfielder Harvey Elliott as the summer transfer window looms.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsene Wenger believes Real Madrid would have been talking to Trent Alexander-Arnold for up to two years before the end of his Liverpool contract.

West Ham are said to be worried about Lucas Paqueta and the toll that the ongoing spot-fixing betting case is currently having on the attacking midfielder after he burst into tears during their recent fixture with Tottenham.

One-time England boss Peter Taylor has made a shock return to management in the seventh tier as boss of Canvey Island, where he started his playing career in the 1960s.

Polish referee Szymon Marciniak has hit back at accusations he robbed Barcelona of a place in the Champions League final against Inter Milan.

Juventus are interested in a transfer for Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund and could offer midfielder Douglas Luiz as a makeweight in the deal.

Bendito Mantato, the youngster who's been dubbed the 'new Bukayo Saka', has signed his first professional contract with Manchester United.

SCOTTISH SUN

Former Rangers chairman Dave King has suggested it could be June before the takeover of the club is completed.

San Francisco 49ers Enterprises president Paraag Marathe is 'busy' working on the deal for a US consortium to take over Rangers, says former Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani
Falkirk have told fans they can donate up to £250 on top of the cost of a season ticket in a bid to bolster John McGlynn's playing budget.

Kasper Schmeichel is winning his battle to be fit for the Scottish Cup final.

Celtic have been running the rule over Finn Harps teenager Gavin McAteer at Lennoxtown this week.

Falkirk are considering challenging the decision to ban artificial pitches from the Scottish Premiership as they prepare to return to the top flight next season.

Former Hibs and Rangers striker Jason Cummings is at the centre of a FIFA transfer ban over his move to India two years ago.

DAILY RECORD

Scott Arfield will get a crack at the Premiership with Falkirk if he wants to, with CEO Jamie Swinney admitting the club would be crazy not to keep him.

Callum McGregor has vowed the Celtic dressing room will protect Arne Engels from his critics as the captain launched an impassioned defence of the club's record signing.

Lennon Miller admits he doesn't know what's around the corner this summer after being crowned PFA Scotland Young Player of the Year.


Arsenal make offer to sign Liam Delap,
the Gunners hope to extend William Saliba's contract,
Emiliano Martinez's future at Aston Villa could be in doubt.

Arsenal have made an offer to the representatives of Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 22, as they seek to sign a supporting forward alongside a more experienced and proven option. (Football Transfers), external

The Gunners have also stepped up talks to extend the contract of France centre-back William Saliba, who has been linked with Real Madrid. The aim is to prevent the 24-year-old leaving for a cheaper price when he has one year left on his deal next summer, or on a free transfer when his contract ends in 2027. (L'Equipe, via Get French Football News), external

The future of Argentina keeper Emiliano Martinez, 32, at Aston Villa could be in doubt, with the Midlands club looking to sign a new stopper in the summer transfer window. (Mail), external

Liverpool are ready to sell 28-year-old Greece left-back Kostas Tsimikas this summer. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea all have an interest in Bayer Leverkusen's Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick, 29, this summer. (Caught Offside), external

Chelsea and Liverpool are leading the race to sign Bournemouth and Spain centre-back Dean Huijsen, 20. (Teamtalk), external

Uncertainty around the final verdict of the 115 charges faced by Manchester City could extend into next season, but the club are still planning to spend big in the summer transfer window. (i paper), external

Al-Hilal are waiting for an answer from Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi about the Italian becoming their new manager and, if he turns them down, the Saudi Pro League club could make a move for Fulham's Marco Silva. (Talksport), external

English defender Lloyd Kelly, 26, has made the required number of appearances to turn his loan move from Newcastle United to Juventus into a permanent switch. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Napoli owner Aurelio de Laurentiis has intensified contact with former Juventus and AC Milan boss Massimiliano Allegri in case manager Antonio Conte leaves the club at the end of the season. (Tutomercatoweb - in Italian), external

Manchester United are keeping tabs on 25-year-old Italy and Fiorentina forward Moise Kean. (Footmercato - in Italian)

 

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Friday's newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle have sent scouts to watch RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in action to line up potential replacements for Alexander Isak.

In the event he stays, Newcastle are monitoring the situations of Matheus Cunha, Bryna Mbeumo and Liam Delap to support Isak next season.

Aston Villa are one of several Premier League clubs interested in Newcastle winger Harvey Barnes.

Newcastle are still considering a move for Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford this summer.

THE TELEGRAPH

Arsenal's new sporting director, Andrea Berta, is believed to favour a move for striker Viktor Gyokeres in what is shaping up to be a key summer transfer window for the club.

THE SUN

Manchester United goalkeeper Andre Onana had his £350,000 car impounded due to not having insurance.

Alejandro Garnacho could still leave Manchester United this summer despite claiming he was happy at the club.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reiterated Bruno Fernandes' importance to his side amid transfer rumours

Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has received a shock proposal from Liverpool as he prepares to leave the Etihad at the end of his current contract this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Spain are ready to battle with England and Nigeria to secure the international allegiance of Manchester United prospect Victor Musa.

A Leeds United supporter is fighting for his life in a coma after suffering life-threatening injuries during his side's Championship title celebrations on Monday.

DAILY MIRROR

Mikel Arteta will be backed in the transfer market with a big summer spend on four major signings to turn Arsenal into winners.

Mikel Arteta reveals PSG's bench told him the best team lost after two legs of gallant effort from his Arsenal side as their Champions League dream came to an end with a 3-1 defeat on aggregate

Marcus Rashford is said to have partnered with super-agent Pini Zahavi as well as indicating a willingness to lower his salary demands in order to help facilitate a move to Barcelona.

SCOTTISH SUN

Serie A side Udinese have scouted Reo Hatate as they weigh up a big-money summer swoop for the Celtic midfielder.

Vaclav Cerny's future at Rangers remains up in the air as he prepares to return to his parent club Wolfsburg at the end of the season.


Napoli want to sign Kevin de Bruyne,
Italian side also monitoring Jack Grealish,
Marcus Rashford eyeing move to Barcelona.

Napoli want to sign 33-year-old Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne on a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires this summer. (Times - subscription required), external

De Bruyne is keen to stay in Europe, and Aston Villa are understood to be among a host of clubs keeping tabs on his situation. (i paper), external

Napoli are also monitoring Manchester City's 29-year-old England midfielder Jack Grealish. (Sun), external

Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz, 22, remains Manchester City's number one transfer target, with the Germany midfielder yet to indicate whether he would rather join City or Bayern Munich. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

Manchester United's England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, who is on loan at Aston Villa, is eyeing a move to Barcelona this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Bayer Leverkusen right-back Jeremie Frimpong has a £29.7m release clause in his contract, providing a major boost to Liverpool who are keen on the 24-year-old Netherlands international. (Talksport), external

Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City have all made contact to sign Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, from Real Madrid. (Tbrfootball), external

Crystal Palace are confident of signing 25-year-old English midfielder Joe Willock from Newcastle this summer. (Chronicle Live), external

Borussia Dortmund have joined the race for Sunderland's 19-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who has also been scouted by Manchester United. (Talksport), external

Aston Villa do not want to lose £90m-rated England midfielder Morgan Rogers, who is attracting the interest of Chelsea, but the 22-year-old would be open to a move if the opportunity presented itself. (Teamtalk), external

Al Hilal are showing serious interest in Liverpool's 25-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez and 28-year-old Colombia winger Luis Diaz. (Caught Offside), external

Chelsea want to sign Dutch striker Emanuel Emegha from Strasbourg, with Newcastle also showing interest in the 22-year-old. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are two of the clubs looking at a potential summer transfer for 24-year-old Genoa and Denmark defensive midfielder Morten Frendrup. (Football Transfers), external

Manchester City want to sign 21-year-old Flamengo and Brazil right-back Wesley. (Gianlucadimarzio - in Italian), external

Newcastle's 25-year-old Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali remains Juventus' prime midfield target this summer. (Gazzetta - in Italian)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers


Chelsea make contact over Rafael Leao,
Borussia Dortmund want Jobe Bellingham
a Manchester City target agrees Bayern Munich move.

Chelsea have opened talks to sign AC Milan winger Rafael Leao, with the Serie A side prepared to let the 25-year-old Portugal international leave for around £63.5m. (Caught Offside), external

Arsenal have opened talks with France centre-back William Saliba, 24, over a new contract amid interest from Real Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required), external

The Gunners are also close to signing Espanyol's 24-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia as back-up. (Independent), external

Sunderland midfielder Jobe Bellingham, 19, could follow in his 21-year-old brother Jude's footsteps with Borussia Dortmund planning a £25m move for the England Under-21 international. (Times - subscription required), external

Manchester City target Florian Wirtz has agreed to join Bayern Munich, with the Bundesliga champions prepared to pay £87.1m for the 22-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder. (Bild - in German), external

Rangers are considering re-hiring Steven Gerrard as manager, with Gary O'Neil, Rob Edwards and Russell Martin also being considered. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Xabi Alonso is keen to bring 20-year-old Bournemouth and Spain defender Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid should he replace Carlo Ancelotti as manager at the Bernabeu. (Talksport), external

Liverpool and Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, is one of a number of options being considered by Serie A leaders Napoli as they look to improve their attack. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

American John Textor has held talks to buy out fellow shareholders David Blitzer and Josh Harris and take control of Crystal Palace, but faces competition from New York Jets owner Woody Johnson. (Guardian), external

Liverpool will discuss terms with Luis Diaz, 28, over a new contract in the summer, with the Colombia winger's current deal set to expire in 2027. (TBR Football), external

Nottingham Forest have joined Newcastle and Inter Milan in the race to sign Liverpool and England centre-back Jarrell Quansah, 22. (Teamtalk), external

Forest are also interested in Manchester City attacking midfielder James McAtee, but the 22-year-old Englishman also has admirers at Tottenham and Bayer Leverkusen. (TBR Football)

 

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Sunday's newspapers


SUN ON SUNDAY

Brighton keeper Bart Verbruggen is a shock target for Real Madrid.

Andre Onana is ready to fight for his Manchester United career - and show Ruben Amorim he can be his long-term No  1.

Erling Haaland has bagged a yellow £320,000 Ferrari for his luxury car collection - totalling £8m.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are not handing free tickets to staff for the Europa League final - while Tottenham are offering a complimentary ticket to every full-time employee.

Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim reiterated Bruno Fernandes' importance to his side amid transfer rumours

Former England youth international Ryan Ledson has been released by Preston North End after seven years with the club.

With just two months remaining on Ronaldo's current deal in the Saudi capital speculation is mounting that the legendary striker may continue his career elsewhere.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Arsenal have opened talks with Leandro Trossard as clubs from the Saudi Pro League circle for the Belgian.

Outgoing Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has given his backing to "fantastic" Xabi Alonso to replace him at the Bernabeu, with the Italian expected to depart in the coming weeks.

Liverpool target Jeremie Frimpong has bid farewell to outgoing Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso as the Spaniard prepares to replace Carlo Ancelotti at Real Madrid.

Xabi Alonso confirms Bayer Leverkusen exit amid links over a potential move to Real Madrid with Carlo Ancelotti's future in the Spanish capital uncertain.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Martin Keown has claimed Arsene Wenger's FA Cup obsession cost Arsenal greatly during his time as a player for the north London outfit.

Liverpool's Darwin Nunez is reportedly on the radar of European heavyweights Napoli and Atletico Madrid, as rumours swirl about a potential departure from Anfield.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Josh Tarling claimed the first Grand Tour win of his career with victory in the time-trial on stage two of the Giro d'Italia.

STAR ON SUNDAY

Luke Littler could retire in five years, claims a former women's world No 1 Linda Duffy.

SUNDAY RECORD

Lawrence Shankland is back in fresh contract talks with Hearts.

Hearts are set to approach Kilmarnock in the next 48 hours to make Derek McInnes their new manager

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Rangers are targeting a swoop for £4m Basel midfielder Metinho.


Martin Zubimendi verbally agrees to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad,
Erik ten Hag and Cesc Fabregas in frame to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen
Cristiano Ronaldo future at Al-Nassr in doubt.

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has verbally agreed to join Arsenal and the Spain international intends to join the Gunners when his release clause of 60m euros (£50.75m) is activated. (Talksport), external

However, reports in Spain suggest Xabi Alonso has included Zubimendi on a list of transfer targets for when, as expected, the Bayer Leverkusen manager replaces Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss. (AS), external

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are planning a third meeting with the representatives of Portugal international Bruno Fernandes as they try to convince the 30-year-old to join them, despite Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saying he wants the midfielder to stay at Old Trafford. (Mirror), external

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Como boss Cesc Fabregas are the contenders to take over from Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. (Kicker - in German), external

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on a deal to bring in a new striker, narrowing down his search to Sporting's Sweden star Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and RB Leipzig's Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko, 21. (TBR Football), external

Belgium forward Leandro Trossard is also in talks with Arsenal about a new deal, amid the 30-year-old attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. (Mail), external

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Al-Nassr is in doubt, with a two-year contract extension for the 40-year-old being put on hold. (Marca), external

Manchester United favour a move for Bournemouth's Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, over a potential deal for Brentford's Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25. They are also looking to sign Wolves' Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, 25, and Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English frontman Liam Delap. (Sky Sports, via Teamtalk), external

Germany winger Leroy Sane is not satisfied with the new deal offered by Bayern Munich and could leave on a free transfer in the summer, with the 29-year-old linked to Arsenal, Chelsea or La Liga. (Sky Sport Germany), external

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, 29, has been linked with Bayern Munich and Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer and the Germany international says he will make a decision soon about his future. (Sport Bild - in German), external

Marseille are considering 25-year-old Arsenal and Poland centre-back Jakub Kiwior as one of the summer options to strengthen their defence. (Foot Mercato - in French)

 

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

Crystal Palace are chasing Chelsea-linked Strasbourg striker Emanuel Emegha - in case Jean-Philippe Mateta is sold.

Isaac Sinclair, son of former England winger Trevor Sinclair, is set to sign for Accrington Stanley.


DAILY MAIL

Casemiro is set for a hefty pay rise if Manchester United win the Europa League this month, according to a report.

Manchester United fans vented against Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Ineos at Old Trafford on Sunday after a season of brutal ticket price hikes and controversy.

Paul Scholes believes Tottenham Hotspur will be considered the favourites going into the Europa League final, but still expects Manchester United to come out on top.

Emma Raducanu has revealed that she keeps being banned from the Italian Open grounds because she has repeatedly lost her accreditation.

DAILY MIRROR

Mikel Arteta has promised a major summer spending spree after admitting Arsenal's squad was "super short" this season.

Arne Slot said the home fans were" allowed to have their opinion" after Trent Alexander-Arnold copped boos from sections of the Liverpool crowd.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's plans to sell Nice have suffered a blow after the French side missed out on automatic qualification for the league phase of the Champions League.

Hamburg's promotion celebrations saw 25 people taken to hospital with one suffering life-threatening injuries. A 6-1 win over Ulm confirmed the side's return to the Bundesliga and resulted in a pitch invasion that saw the Volksparkstadion swarmed by supporters.

DAILY EXPRESS

Real Madrid have reportedly considered a move for Arsenal's David Raya this summer as part of their major rebuild.

Mikel Arteta was furious with the first-half performance of his Arsenal players in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Anfield.

Speaking on Sky Sports' Super Sunday, Micah Richards and Jamie Carragher gave their reaction to Mikel Arteta's emotional post-match interview after Arsenal's 2-2 draw against Liverpool.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

An "embarrassed" Ruben Amorim has claimed he will not survive at Manchester United next season unless there is a rapid uplift in results.

DAILY STAR

Ruben Amorim's reaction to Leny Yoro's injury speaks volumes, according to fans, as Manchester United slip and slide down the Premier League table.

The Premier League's Match Centre account has explained the decision to send off Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson.

SUNDAY RECORD

Hearts could land Derek McInnes as their new boss swiftly by meeting a minimum compensation clause.

David Strelec would score a "minimum" of 20 goals if he signs for Celtic, according to former Hoops player Lubo Moravcik.

SCOTTISH SUN

Barry Ferguson has revealed he loves Nico Raskin's fiery temperament because it reminds him of himself.


Bayern Munich have no plan to raise their offer to Leroy Sane,
Napoli slient on move for Manchester City's Kevin de Bruyne
Arsenal's Jakub Kiwior on radar of Inter Milan and Juventus.

Bayern Munich do not intend to improve their contract offer to Germany winger Leroy Sane, despite the new agents of the 29-year-old - who is out of contract in the summer - submitting a fresh proposal to the Bundesliga champions. (Florian Plettenberg, Sky Sports Germany), external

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna is remaining silent about a move to sign Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, on a free transfer when he leaves Manchester City at the end of his contract this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Canada striker Jonathan David will be a free agent when his deal with Lille ends in the summer and the 25-year-old is another target for Napoli.

Bayer Leverkusen chief Fernando Carro believes there is a 50-50 chance of 22-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, who has been linked with Bayern Munich, staying with the club. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Arsenal centre-back Jakub Kiwior is on the radar of both Juventus and Inter Milan as the 25-year-old Poland defender weighs up his long-term future. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid are looking to agree a deal with Liverpool worth about £1m for 26-year-old England full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold to join them before the Club World Cup. (Football Insider), external

Former Everton and Burnley manager Sean Dyche is among the candidates to take over at Leicester City, with the Foxes expected to part ways with current boss Ruud van Nistelrooy. (Talksport), external

Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz says he misses playing for Aston Villa as he struggles for first-team football at Juventus, who signed the 27-year-old from the Midlands club last summer. (Twitch, via Birmingham Mail), external

Brighton are among a number of clubs interested in 21-year-old defender Diego Coppola, who plays for Serie A side Hellas Verona. (Fabrizio Romano), external

AC Milan are keen on Feyenoord centre-back David Hancko but face competition from Bayer Leverkusen and Juventus for the 27-year-old Slovakia international. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Real Madrid will target Cristian Romero this summer as they look to build a new backline, with incoming boss Xabi Alonso believed to be a huge fan of Romero.

A bonkers rule means Chelsea could choose between playing in the Champions League or the Europa League next season.

Stoke managerial legend Tony Pulis has reportedly begun talks with Egyptian club Zamalek about becoming their director of football.

Sheffield United paid an emotional tribute to late club legend George Baldock after they booked their place in the play-off final.

Manchester United chiefs have set an ambitious target for next season - to finish in the top six.

Raging Evangelos Marinakis erupted again in the Nottingham Forest tunnel in an even more shocking repeat of his on-pitch rant.

Former Manchester United chief Tom Keane has lifted the lid on the club's record-breaking 2022 summer transfer window.

THE TIMES

Manchester United would mark any potential Europa League success with a celebratory barbecue, with no time for an open-top bus parade.

Newcastle have been criticised over their decision to redesign the club's badge amid concern at one of the potential options.

Joe Schmidt has risked devaluing key British & Irish Lions tour matches after saying he would withhold Australia's Test players from representing their Super Rugby teams.

Jos Buttler, Jacob Bethell and Phil Salt could miss the start of England's white-ball series against West Indies because the final of the delayed IPL now creates a fixture clash.

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has headed to Ibiza for a short break to celebrate his side's Premier League title win.

Ange Postecoglou has warned Heung-Min Son he will not allow his heart to rule his head ahead of the Europa League final.

Liverpool are reportedly in advanced negotiations with a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester City have made AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders a serious summer target as they plan the rebuilding of Pep Guardiola's squad.

New Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti has become the world's highest-paid national team manager on a contract that is set to earn him more than £8m.

Newcastle have been criticised over their decision to redesign the club's badge amid concern at one of the potential options.

David Beckham has told Minnesota United to "show a little respect" after they celebrated thrashing his star-studded Inter Miami team by calling them the "Pink Phony Club".

THE ATHLETIC

Luis Diaz has said he wants to stay at Liverpool for as long as possible.

DAILY MIRROR

Liam Delap is said to be ready to snub interest from Chelsea to sign for Manchester United in the upcoming summer transfer window.

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard could be in line for a surprise return to Ibrox.

THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham are set to discuss the future of their women's team head coach, Robert Vilahamn, in the next fortnight after their second-bottom finish in the Women's Super League.

Indian influence at the top table of world cricket could be set to increase with Sanjog Gupta, the head of live sport at broadcast giants Jiostar, having emerged as the frontrunner to become the new chief executive of the International Cricket Council.

DAILY RECORD

Davide Ancelotti is under serious consideration to be the next Rangers manager.

Rangers have been forced to shelve plans for a money-spinning trip to Australia for a second time.

Derek McInnes is edging closer to accepting the Hearts job - almost eight months after Brighton's data crunchers identified him as the best candidate for the position.


Pep Guardiola wants to bring AC Milan midfielder Tijjani Reijnders to Manchester CIty,
Liverpool winger Luis Diaz pledges his future to the Reds,
Manchester United are set to keep faith with boss Ruben Amorim.

Manchester City will target a summer move for 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan, who will only consider a bid in excess of club record £57m. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United's hierarchy have no immediate plans to replace Ruben Amorim as manager. (Talksport), external

Colombian winger Luis Diaz, 28, has pledged his future to Liverpool despite having previously been linked with Barcelona. (Express, via Telemundo), external

Real Madrid have not yet made Liverpool a formal offer to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold early, a week after asking the Premier League club if the 26-year-old could play for them in next month's Club World Cup. (Sky Sports), external

Liverpool could look to replace Alexander-Arnold with Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, who has a £29.4m-33.6m (35-40m euros) release clause. (Sky Germany - in German), external

Newcastle defender Sven Botman wants to stay at at the club despite interest in the Netherlands international, 25, from Paris St-Germain. (The I), external

Napoli have held talks with Kevin de Bruyne's camp about signing on a free transfer when his contract expires with Manchester City in the summer. (Sky Switzerland - in French), external

Atletico Madrid are set to hold talks with Manchester United over a deal for Brazil winger Antony, who is on loan at Real Betis, with Juventus and Villarreal also keen on the 25-year-old. (Football Espana), external

Real Madrid are interested in re-signing France left-back Theo Hernandez, 27, from AC Milan, six years after he left them. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

The transfer deadline will close four hours earlier than previously for this summer's double window with the time set to change from 23:00 to 19:00 BST. (Mail)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers



THE DAILY MAIL

Florian Wirtz's parents met Manchester City officials on Tuesday during a flying visit as the race to land the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker heats up.

Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong would be very keen on a move to Liverpool should the Premier League champions decide to step up their drive to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.


THE SUN

Pep Guardiola has held talks with Florian Wirtz as Manchester City stepped up their bid to land the German star in a £126m deal.

A Manchester United scout saw Cristiano Ronaldo Jr make his Portugal U15 debut as a raft of top clubs sent representatives to the match.

DAILY MIRROR

Viktor Gyokeres would command a contract well in excess of £200,000-a-week at Arsenal and become one of their top earners if they sign him from Sporting this summer.

Arsenal are determined to sign a top-quality striker after bringing in just one over the last seven years - with Gyokeres, Benjamin Sesko and Alexander Isak on their list.

Ruben Amorim has reached into his own pocket to counteract Sir Jim Ratcliffe's cost-cutting crusade at Manchester United by buying Europa League final tickets for his staff.

Manchester United have cancelled the club's end-of-season-awards dinner after the dismal performance of the men's team.

THE TIMES

Ruben Amorim admits he may have to leave Manchester United if their poor form continues next season

Manchester United have decided against holding an end-of-season awards dinner after the disappointing performance of the men's first team.

Sarina Wiegman is unsure whether Lauren James' fitness can be relied upon for Euro 2025 after the forward was not included in England's squad for their Nations League double-header.

Police in Bilbao have made a special trip to Wembley to meet their British counterparts and see how they secure the perimeter at the national stadium.

Goodison Park will become the permanent home of Everton Women after hosting its final Premier League game on Sunday.

THE GUARDIAN

Manchester United intend to retain Ruben Amorim as head coach next season even if they lose the Europa League final against Tottenham.

Blackburn's place in the Women's Super League 2 next season is in major doubt after their players were informed on Tuesday morning that the club is highly unlikely to provide the funding to meet the division's new minimum licence requirement.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Nottingham Forest are targeting at least five new signings this summer as they prepare for a return to European football, with Liam Delap and James McAtee among those scouted.

Dan Ashworth will be unveiled as the Football Association's new director of football operations this week, seven months after he was sacked from his role as sporting director at Manchester United.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester City have contacted AC Milan to express an interest in signing Tijjani Reijnders.


Manchester United are the frontrunners to sign Liam Delap,
Nottingham Forest will make at least five summer signings,
Arsenal and Liverpool are competing to land Dean Huijsen.

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Ipswich's English forward Liam Delap, 22, who would be happy to move to Old Trafford this summer. (Sky Sports), external

Nottingham Forest will make at least five signings this summer with Manchester City's 22-year-old English midfielder James McAtee and Ipswich striker Delap among those they have scouted. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Arsenal and Liverpool are vying to sign Bournemouth's 20-year-old Spain centre-back Dean Huijsen, who is also being tracked by Real Madrid. (Sky Germany), external

Huijsen dreams of joining Real Madrid, but Premier League trio Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are prepared to trigger the defender's £50m release clause to get the deal done this month. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Bayer Leverkusen's Netherlands right-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, is closing in on a £29.5m move to Liverpool. (Mail), external

Real Madrid are close to announcing the signing of 26-year-old English right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool, who are demanding a compensation fee of £840,000 in order for him to play in the Club World Cup. (ESPN), external

Manchester United have held talks with Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 25, over a possible move from Bournemouth. (Talksport), external

Brighton are in talks with veteran English midfielder James Milner, 39, over a new deal with the club. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, does not want to play for Real Madrid again as he targets a summer exit from the club. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Arsenal want to sign Sporting Lisbon's 26-year-old Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, who has an agreement with the Portuguese side that he can leave if another club agrees to pay about £60m. (Mirror), external

As well as Gyokeres, Arsenal are also interested in RB Leipzig's Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21. (Sky Sports)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


THE TELEGRAPH

Real Madrid are understood to have won the race to sign Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen.

Dejan Kulusevski has been ruled out of the Europa League final after Tottenham Hotspur confirmed the midfielder has undergone surgery on a knee injury.

Real Madrid have asked Liverpool to release Trent Alexander-Arnold for free so he can play in the group stages of the Club World Cup.

Norwich City are set to interview Pep Lijnders, the former assistant to Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, as they advance their search for a new head coach.

THE TIMES

Real Madrid have contacted Bournemouth about signing Dean Huijsen in a blow to Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool, who wanted to sign the highly rated young centre back.

Florian Wirtz flew to the UK and visited Manchester on Tuesday amid interest from Pep Guardiola's Manchester City.

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen is believed to have a £50m release clause in his contract.

The UK has been urged to bid to host the men's World Cup by one of football's most powerful leaders.

Alexis Ohanian, the husband of tennis icon Serena Williams, has bought a 10 per cent stake in Chelsea Women FC.

Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii is set to be ruled out until June after sustaining a fractured jaw that will require surgery, but Australia's star player is expected to be fit for the first Test against the British & Irish Lions.

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool like Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz but the Premier League champions face fierce competition and Bayern Munich are still leading the race.

Inter Milan are reportedly targeting Manchester United flop Joshua Zirkzee in a shock summer move.

Nottingham Forest star Morgan Gibbs-White has been banned from driving for six months after admitting to speeding six times.

Sky Sports chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol says that Liverpool are not working on a deal to sign Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz but are monitoring the situation

THE SUN

Franki Dettori has issued a huge career update amid rumours he could make a spectacular British return at Royal Ascot.

Cole Palmer admitted to throwing up in a swimming pool on holiday during a bizarre quiz.

Snooker star Mark King has lost his appeal against his five-year ban for match fixing.

Manchester City are set to complete a stunning deal by selling a forgotten star for a fee that would see them almost triple their profit for the midfielder.

DAILY EXPRESS

Emma Raducanu will reportedly be coached by Mark Petchey at Wimbledon, with their partnership expected to span the entirety of the grass-court swing.

DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid have approached Liverpool to try and secure Trent Alexander-Arnold's early release - but they are unwilling to offer the Reds a transfer fee for the outgoing England star and want them to release him for free.

DAILY RECORD

Red-hot Michel-Ange Balikwisha is giving a Celtic transfer a thumbs-up in more ways than one as he stands on the brink of a money-spinning exit from Royal Antwerp.


Manchester City hold a meeting with Florian Wirtz,
Liverpool have also made contact with the Bayer Leverkusen forward,
Real Madrid's Rodrygo is the subject of Premier League interest.

Manchester City have met with Bayer Leverkusen forward Florian Wirtz, 22, over a potential summer move for the German. (Bild, external)

However, Liverpool have also made contact with Wirtz to express interest in signing the playmaker this summer. (Athletic - subscription required, external)

Premier League clubs including Manchester City and Arsenal are circling Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, 24, amid reports of the Brazilian falling out with club staff. (AS - in Spanish, external)

Real Madrid are willing to pay the £50m release clause to sign Spanish central defender Dean Huijsen, 20, from Bournemouth. (Sky Sports, external)

Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, is a summer transfer target for Inter Milan after the Dutchman's disappointing campaign. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian, external)

Liverpool will not accept an £850,000 fee from Real Madrid to allow defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, to make an early move to the Spanish club. (Sun, external)

Newcastle have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign English defender Marc Guehi, 24, from Crystal Palace. (Teamtalk, external)

Bayern Munich have agreed a fee with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah, 29. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Barcelona are keen to rival Arsenal in moving for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 24. (AS - in Spanish, external)

Barcelona are willing to offload up to eight first-team players this summer in order to finance transfers and new contracts. (Mirror, external)

Barca want to sign a central defender, a full-back and a winger as cover for 17-year-old Spain star Lamine Yamal. (Espn), external

RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons is ready to leave the club this summer, despite the 22-year-old Netherlands midfielder only signing a permanent deal in January. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Bristol City want to keep striker Nahki Wells, 34, next season after failing to reach the Premier League via the Championship play-offs. (Sky Sports, external)

 

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Friday's newspapers


THE TIMES

Football's lawmakers do not plan to make changes to the VAR protocol around delaying an offside flag despite the injury to the Nottingham Forest striker, Taiwo Awoniyi, on the basis that the policy already tells officials to immediately signal if they are certain a player is offside.

Liverpool are expected to approach Bayer Leverkusen and formally trigger the £30million release clause that will make Jeremie Frimpong the first signing of the club's summer recruitment drive.

New stadium developments in Manchester, Newcastle, Liverpool, Leeds and Birmingham could head the list of the 16 venues to host the 2035 Women's World Cup in the UK.

The FIFA president Gianni Infantino was humiliated by a walkout of European members after he delayed the organisation's annual congress by hours to join Donald Trump's tour of the Gulf.


THE TELEGRAPH

Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea are all showing interest in Brighton forward Joao Pedro ahead of a possible summer transfer.

Ange Postecoglou is in line to earn a bonus in the region of £2 million if he can clinch Tottenham Hotspur's first European trophy for 41 years.

Wrexham have made an approach for Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney in a sign of their ambition following promotion to the Championship.

DAILY MAIL

Marcus Rashford can leave Manchester United for £40million this summer, but Aston Villa do not have first option on the England star.

Arsenal have made strikers Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres their key targets as they look to bolster their attacking options in the summer window.

Real Madrid defender Raul Asencio has been indicted along with three former youth players at the club, for the alleged distribution of a sexual video involving a minor.

THE SUN

Eddie Hearn expects Chris Eubank Jr to rematch Conor Benn next - back at Tottenham's stadium on September 27.

Nottingham Forest are set to launch an internal investigation into their medical team's handling of Taiwo Awoniyi's horror injury on Sunday.

THE ATHLETIC

Brazil forward Neymar is in talks with Santos over extending his contract through to 2026.

DAILY MIRROR

Football fans going to the Europa League final are facing travel chaos because of airport strike action.

Real Madrid are keen on a move for the Benfica left-back Alvaro Carreras, but Manchester United could still have a significant say over whether a deal is completed, according to reports.

DAILY RECORD

Kyogo's future at Rennes has been plunged into further doubt after the transfer chief who brought him to France from Celtic left the club.

SCOTTISH SUN

Derek McInnes has been spotted leaving Rugby Park for the last time as Kilmarnock boss.

David Ancelotti has had 'positive talks' about becoming the next Rangers manager, according to a report.


Newcastle are showing interest in Jamie Gittens over a summer move,
Wrexham are set to offer Fulham's Tom Cairney a deal worth £50,000-a-week,
Liverpool expect Florian Wirtz to stay in Germany.

Newcastle have scouted Borussia Dortmund's 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens, and could also make a summer move for his team-mate, Switzerland goalkeeper Gregor Kobel, 27. (Mail - subscription required), external

Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney, 34, is a target for Championship-bound Wrexham, with the former Scotland international set to be offered a deal worth £50,000 a week when he leaves the Cottagers on a free transfer. (Talksport), external

Liverpool expect Florian Wirtz to stay at Bayer Leverkusen or join Bayern Munich but will make an approach if the 22-year-old Germany attacking midfielder wants to leave the Bundesliga. (Times - subscription required), external

Veteran English forward Jamie Vardy will leave Leicester City this summer but the 38-year-old has no intention to retire and believes he could still play in the Premier League. (Sky Sports), external

Fresh talks between Bayern Munich and their 26-year-old France defender Dayot Upamecano have begun over a new deal until 2030. (Sky Germany), external

Lazio will pay Arsenal a fee worth 9m euros (£7.57m) to sign 25-year-old Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares in a loan deal with an obligation to buy. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester United and Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, faces an uncertain future at Old Trafford with boss Ruben Amorim having to sell players before he can buy this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Bournemouth have set a £45m price tag for their 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, who is wanted by Liverpool. (iSport), external

Arsenal's search for a striker is focused on either RB Leipzig and Slovenia's Benjamin Sesko, 21, or Sporting's 26-year-old Sweden international Viktor Gyokeres. (Independent)

 

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Saturday's newspapers


THE SUN

Ademola Lookman has admirers at Arsenal after a few stellar years at Atalanta, but there are some hesitations over any move for him.

Arsenal's determination to get deals done quickly this summer has left their European rivals stunned, including Barcelona.

Leeds are targeting Newcastle striker Callum Wilson.

Gilberto Silva believes the 2024/25 Premier League campaign was 'the season' for Arsenal to win but is 'happy' to see his former club competing again.

DAILY MIRROR

The race for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to explode into life in the coming weeks, once the La Liga club know which division they'll be playing their football in next season.

Mason Greenwood wants to remain on Marseille's books next season as they embark on a Champions League campaign.

DAILY STAR

Cash-strapped Manchester United are in danger of being left red-faced when it comes to former star Alvaro Carreras.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

A former Arsenal academy kit man has launched legal action against the club, claiming he was unfairly dismissed for expressing solidarity with Palestine.

Two of England's senior cricket analysts, Nathan Leamon and Freddie Wilde, are leaving the set-up in a move that suggests the national side will place less emphasis on data moving forward.

THE TIMES

Arsene Wenger's radical plan to change the offside law may end up being ditched because of fears it could have too drastic an impact on the way football is played.

The FA has identified three potential training bases for England's World Cup campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.

THE ATHLETIC

Brighton & Hove Albion are pursuing 17-year-old Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are bracing themselves for a bid for Cyriel Dessers from Greek side AEK Athens.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers will ramp up their search for a manager next week - but won't be rushed into a knee-jerk appointment.

Incoming Hearts boss Derek McInnes wants to make Stuart Findlay one of his first summer signings.


Liverpool are competing with Spanish giants for Adam Wharton, but could lose Harvey Elliott to Wolves,
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo's agents have held talks with a trio of Premier League clubs...

Liverpool are set to rival Real Madrid and Barcelona for £60m-rated Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21. (Daily Mail - subscription required, external)

A move for Chelsea's French striker Christopher Nkunku, 27, could also be part of Liverpool's summer plans. (Footmercato - in French, external)

Wolves are stepping up their efforts to sign Liverpool's English midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22. (GiveMesport, external)

Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal have already held talks with the agents of Real Madrid's 24-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrygo, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Aston Villa are hoping to turn Axel Disasi's loan move from Chelsea permanent in the summer, with the club already starting negotiations with the 27-year-old French defender. (Footmercato - in French, external)

Chelsea, meanwhile, have a shortlist of potential centre-back signings, including 22-year-old Englishman Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, and England international Marc Guehi, 24, at Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports, external)

Aston Villa could bring Barcelona's 25-year-old Spanish striker Ferran Torres back to the Premier League for a fee in the region of £42m during the summer transfer window. (Birmingham Mail, external)

Southampton are interested in Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston, 21, with the Scotland international reportedly available for £3m. (Sky Sports, external)

Wrexham are considering a move for 26-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien - currently on loan at Swansea City - following their promotion to the Championship. (Football League World, external)

 

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Sunday's newspapers



SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester City are ready to splash £180m to land Florian Wirtz and Tijjani Reijnders ahead of next month's Club World Cup.

Ruben Amorim will not be sacked by Manchester United even if they lose the Europa League final.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Conor Bradley has signed a new four-year contract at Liverpool to underline his status as the club's first-choice right back despite the impending arrival of Jeremie Frimpong from Bayer Leverkusen.


MAIL ON SUNDAY

Aston Villa and Tottenham are in talks to sign Lille striker Jonathan David, according to a report.

Liverpool reportedly fear that Ibrahima Konate could follow Trent Alexander-Arnold out of Anfield and join Real Madrid.

Jeremie Frimpong will become Arne Slot's first signing of the summer once Liverpool activate his £29.5m clause.

Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi could run down his contract at the club in a bid to move to one of two foreign giants, according to a report.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Manchester United could benefit financially if Andreas Pereira departs Fulham this summer.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester City fans were given a massive donation towards their Kevin De Bruyne display for Saturday's FA Cup final - with Erling Haaland forking out £4,200 of his own money to put towards it.

Chelsea goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli has kicked off a row with neighbours after chopping down huge 40ft trees at his Surrey mansion.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to buy a stake in Spanish club Almeria, according to reports.

SUNDAY MAIL

PSG wonderkid Oumar Camara will sign for Rangers this summer, according to a report.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Celtic fans have been filmed fighting in the streets of Glasgow during their team's league title party.



Striker Marcus Rashford is happy to take a pay cut in order to get a move from Manchester United to Barcelona,
Arsenal braced for Jakub Kiwior bid from Napoli,
AC Milan turn down Manchester City offer for Tijjani Reijnders.

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, currently on loan at Aston Villa, is willing to lower his wage demands to secure a summer move to Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Barcelona want to take Rashford on loan from Manchester United in the first instance but with an option to buy. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Arsenal and Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, 25, will be targeted by Napoli again this summer but the Serie A club want the Gunners to lower their £30m asking price. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester United will not sack manager Ruben Amorim even if they lose the Europa League final against Tottenham. (Mirror), external

However, club co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe wants assurances that the 40-year-old Portuguese definitely wants to remain at Old Trafford. (Sun), external

Sporting CP and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres says he does not know what the future holds for him amid reported interest in the 26-year-old from Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Evening Standard), external

Manchester City are planning a £180m double deal for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany winger Florian Wirtz, 22, and AC Milan and the Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26. (Mirror), external

AC Milan have turned down a £50.4m offer from Manchester City for Reijnders. (Teamtalk), external

Bayer Leverkusen and the Netherlands right wing-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, has agreed a five-year contract with Liverpool. (Talksport), external

Germany winger Leroy Sane, 29, has rejected the offer of a new contract at Bayern Munich amid links with clubs in the Premier League and La Liga. ( Sky Germany - in German), external

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez looks to be on his way out of the club with the 32-year-old Argentine receiving offers from Saudi Arabia and two European sides. (Mundo Albiceleste - in Spanish), external

Martinez and his family are settled in Birmingham but he wants to move in order to win more trophies. (Ole - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa are eyeing Liverpool's Caoimhin Kelleher as a potential replacement for Martinez but face competition from Chelsea, Newcastle United and Bournemouth for the 26-year-old Republic of Ireland goalkeeper. (The I), external

Espanyol's Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 24, is also interesting Aston Villa. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Newcastle United are ready to spend £150m in the summer transfer window with a right winger, forward and goalkeeper high on manager Eddie Howe's wish-list. (Newcastle Chronicle), external

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 24, is a target for a number of Saudi Arabian clubs with an offer of £210m (250m euros) believed to be on the table. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Former Al-Nassr manager Luis Castro turned down a chance to take over at Brazilian side Corinthians with the 63-year-old Portuguese on course for a role in the Premier League. (Foot Mercato - in French)

 

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

Emiliano Martinez is wanted by Manchester United and Barcelona after he hinted at an Aston Villa exit, according to reports in Argentina.

Roy Keane says Emiliano Martinez will be a big loss to Aston Villa after the goalkeeper appeared to wave goodbye following their final home game of the season

Manchester United will not host a victory parade if they win the Europa League out of respect for the hundreds of staff who have lost their jobs this season.

Mikel Arteta will miss Arsenal's final game of the season after picking up a touchline ban.

Alexandre Lacazette's home was burgled while he was in action for Lyon on Saturday, according to reports.

JJ Gabriel has been tipped by Manchester United insiders to become their youngest ever player.

Fabia Paratici's return to Tottenham is set to be confirmed as the Italian looks to line up Ange Postecoglou's successor.

DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid officials are reportedly concerned by Jude Bellingham's drop-off in form this season, having held several meetings to discuss the situation.

Bernardo Silva delivered thinly-veiled criticism of unnamed Manchester City team-mates by claiming that he knows who has been in the trenches this season and insisting "something has to change".

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester City will target four major signings during the summer transfer window to overhaul Pep Guardiola's squad after a first campaign in eight years without domestic silverware.

Rory McIlroy declined to speak to the media for the fourth day in a row at the 107th PGA Championship as he finished outside of the top 40.

Kira K Dixon explains why Rory McIlroy was forced to swap driver heads ahead of the PGA Championship

THE ATHLETIC

Noussair Mazraoui has revealed his career-best longevity this season is down to cutting out fizzy drinks from his diet.

Angel Di Maria has confirmed he will leave Benfica this summer when his contract expires.

THE TIMES

Marc Skinner, the Manchester United Women head coach, has said he does not know why Sir Jim Ratcliffe was not at Wembley to watch his team in the Women's FA Cup final for the second consecutive year.

THE GUARDIAN

Southampton's search for a new manager has led them to hold talks with Tom Cleverley and Will Still. Danny Rohl, the Sheffield Wednesday manager, is also in the running for the job.

Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he "probably won't play" for Manchester City in this summer's Club World Cup, with the Belgian critical of FIFA for staging the competition when contracts are on the verge of running out.

Kevin De Bruyne says he is 'maybe' talking to Premier League clubs as he answers questions on his future after Manchester City's loss to Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final

DAILY EXPRESS

Marcus Rashford has reportedly changed his mind on the conditions he would accept to leave Manchester United this summer.

EVENING STANDARD

Arsenal co-chair Josh Kroenke says the club will invest in the squad this summer as they strive to win major trophies.

Fulham captain Tom Cairney has signalled that he wants to extend his decade-long stay at Craven Cottage.

DAILY RECORD

Barry Ferguson was left to lick his wounds at being overlooked for the Rangers job - just days after being officially interviewed for the position.

Will Still has reportedly "rejected" an approach from Rangers to become their next manager.

SCOTTISH SUN

Nico Raskin insists he will be a Rangers player for as long as the club wants him to be.

From next season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.

And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.


Manchester United have made a move for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo,
Cristiano Ronaldo could be heading to Brazil
Aston Villa are keen on Ferran Torres.

Manchester United have made an offer of 65m euros (£54m) for Brentford's Cameroon striker Bryan Mbeumo, 25, who has a year left on his current contract. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Al-Nassr striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, has received an offer from an unnamed Brazilian club, which would allow the Portugal star to play in the Fifa Club World Cup which starts in June. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa are interested in Barcelona forward Ferran Torres, 25, and prepared to offer around 50m euros (£42m) for the Spain international. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

English manager Will Still, 32, is in talks to become Southampton boss after leaving French club Lens. (Independent), external

Lyon's 21-year-old French winger Rayan Cherki, a target for Manchester United and Liverpool, has confirmed he will leave the French side his summer. (Goal), external

Manchester United are also keen on Sporting and Portugal midfielder Pedro Goncalves, 26, this summer. (Teamtalk), external

Atletico Madrid are among several clubs interested in Aston Villa's Argentine midfielder Enzo Barrenechea, 23, who is on loan at Valencia. (Birmingham Mail), external

Bayern Munich have not lost hope of keeping former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane at the club, with the 29-year-old Germany international out of contract next month. (Bild - in German), external

Nottingham Forest are keen to tie down England pair, midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White, 25, and winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 24, to new contracts as soon as possible. (Football Insider), external

Napoli need a new centre-forward for next season and are plotting a move for either Lille's out-of-contract Canada striker Jonathan David, 25, or Liverpool's Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 25. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United after the end of the season,
Jeremie Frimpong has completed his Liverpool medical,
Aston Villa eye a move for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.

Wolves forward Matheus Cunha is set to join Manchester United after the season ends this weekend with the Red Devils expected to trigger the 25-year-old Brazilian's £62.5m release clause. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United have also held face-to-face talks with Ipswich Town and England striker Liam Delap, 22. (The Athletic), external

Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong, 24, completed his Liverpool medical on Monday after the Netherlands defender flew into the UK on Sunday. (Sky Sports), external

Aston Villa are showing interest in Liverpool and Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, with Argentina's Emiliano Martinez, 32, set to leave Villa in the summer. (The Sun), external

Manchester United, Barcelona and Saudi Pro League clubs are among those understood to be monitoring Martinez's situation. (The Sun), external

Bayer Leverkusen have valued their Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, at £126m amid interest from Bayern Munich and Liverpool after Manchester City withdrew from the race to sign him. (The Times - subscription required), external

Sheffield Wednesday's German manager Danny Rohl, 36, is understood to be a contender for the Southampton job along with English manager Will Still, 32, who recently left Lens, also in the running. (Sky Sports), external

Marseille say they do not want to sell former Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood, 23, but could be forced to by "economic reality". (RMC Sport), external

Sunderland are keen on signing Montpellier's Mali defender Modibo Sagnan, 26 - whether they win promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs or remain in the Championship. (Sunderland Echo)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Roma want Nuno Espirito Santo to walk out on Nottingham Forest and come to Serie A.

Chelsea are ready to make a shock bid for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, according to reports.

Manchester United are interested in signing Lyon star Rayan Cherki, according to reports.

England are set to play in a tiny 8,000-seater stadium when they visit Serbia in September.

Jamie Vardy has been linked with a shock move to FA Cup winners Crystal Palace.

Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a mega offer from an unnamed Brazilian club ahead of the Club World Cup.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City are reportedly trying to sign one of Liverpool's transfer targets from under their noses - Bournemouth's £45m-rated left-back Milos Kerkez.

Atletico Madrid will move for Emiliano Martinez only if current goalkeeper Jan Oblak can be persuaded to accept an offer from the Saudi Pro League.

Ruben Amorim would prefer to sign rough diamonds instead of ready-made stars to rebuild Manchester United, according to one of Portugal's smartest recruitment experts.

Speaking ahead of their Europa League final against Tottenham Hotspur, Ruben Amorim believes victory will not solve wider issues at the club.

Disabled Manchester United and Tottenham fans have hit out at the 'insulting' number of wheelchair and accessible tickets available for their Europa League final clash.

Lamine Yamal will reportedly inherit Lionel Messi's iconic No 10 shirt at Barcelona after signing a new contract with the club this summer.


Managers Hansi Flick and Simone Inzaghi lauded Barcelona youngster Lamine Yamal after his Champions League performance against Inter Milan.

Jarrad Branthwaite's participation at the European Under 21 Championships is in doubt after he injured his hamstring playing in Everton's final game at Goodison Park on Sunday.

THE TIMES

The Chelsea chairman and co-owner Todd Boehly has warned that the football calendar is too congested and feels that his players are facing too many games.

THE ATHLETIC

Brighton & Hove Albion forward Joao Pedro missed Monday's win over Liverpool following a training ground altercation with team-mate Jan Paul van Hecke.

Real Madrid are planning for midfielder Jude Bellingham to have surgery on a persistent shoulder problem after the 2025 Club World Cup.

Former Liverpool, Barcelona and Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 42.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are on course to see more than £20m wiped off their Champions League windfall for winning the Europa League thanks to their dreadful domestic seasons.

Mike Brown, the Leicester Tigers and former England full-back, will retire at the end of the season and signed off a 20-year professional career with a parting shot at the game's authorities.

DAILY RECORD

Steven Gerrard could face one major final hurdle before he accepts the Rangers job - even though he appears to be on the brink of a return to Ibrox.

Lawrence Shankland has been offered a three-year deal by Hearts as they plan to make him a legend.

Giorgos Giakoumakis has opened the door on a stunning return to Celtic by revealing he dreams of playing for the club again.

From next season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.

And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games next season are on Sky Sports.


Newcastle among clubs set to hold talks with Liam Delap but Manchester United lead race to sign Ipswich striker,
Manchester City will battle Liverpool for Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez.

Newcastle United are among the clubs set to hold talks with Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap this week. (Talksport), external

Manchester United lead the race to sign Delap but a defeat in the Europa League final and consequential inability to offer him European football next season would hand Chelsea the advantage. (ESPN), external

Manchester City will battle Liverpool for 21-year-old Bournemouth and Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez. (i paper - subscription required), external

Brighton have agreed a deal to sign 27-year-old French defender Olivier Boscagli on a free transfer from PSV Eindhoven. (Sky Sports), external

Liverpool have received enquiries from the Saudi Pro League over 25-year-old Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, Portugal forward Diogo Jota and Colombia winger Luis Diaz, both 28. (Sky Germany), external

Manchester United are set to proceed with paying Wolves the £62.5m release clause in instalments for 25-year-old Brazil forward Matheus Cunha. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester United are also hoping they can tempt Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, to sign for them this summer. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Aston Villa are not planning to stand in the way of Argentina goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 32, if it becomes clear he wants to leave Villa Park. (Givemesport), external

Chelsea are understood to have opened talks with Ajax over a potential transfer deal for Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato, 19, who is also a target for Liverpool and Arsenal. (Caughtoffside), external

Barcelona have reached an agreement with Brazil forward Raphinha over a new deal that will keep the 28-year-old at the club until June 2028. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Nottingham Forest manager Nuno Espirito Santo might leave at the end of the season because of internal tensions at the club. (Footmercato - in French), external

Leicester City are poised to sack manager Ruud van Nistelrooy and are in advanced talks to appoint former Southampton boss Russell Martin. (Football Insider)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers


Arsenal are looking into a move for Real Madrid forward Rodrygo,
Barcelona keen on Liverpool winger Luis Diaz
Chelsea determined to hold on to Enzo Fernandez amid Real Madrid links.

Arsenal are exploring a move for 24-year-old Brazil forward Rodrygo, who could leave Real Madrid this summer. (Sky Germany), external

Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz is expected to choose between a move to Bayern Munich and Liverpool within the next 10 days, with both clubs keen on the 22-year-old Germany international. (Kicker - in German), external

Barcelona want to sign Liverpool's 28-year-old Colombia winger Luis Diaz, who has two years remaining on his Anfield deal. (ESPN), external

Liverpool have looked at 20-year-old Lyon and Belgium winger Malick Fofana as a possible option if Diaz ends up leaving the club. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Napoli and Chicago Fire are leading the race to sign 33-year-old Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, who will leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer. (Talksport), external

Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is a target for Bayer Leverkusen, while the 22-year-old Englishman is also being monitored by a number of Premier League clubs. (Sky Germany), external

Chelsea are determined to hold on to Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, despite the 24-year-old being on Real Madrid's shortlist of possible targets this summer. (Guardian), external

Liverpool have offered their highly-rated Spanish centre-back Wellity Lucky, 19, a new four-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso is set to meet with Italy striker Moise Kean to try to convince the 25-year-old to stay amid interest from a number of clubs. (Football Italia), external

Viktor Gyokeres has told Sporting team-mates he is unsure where he will be playing next year, with the 26-year-old Sweden forward linked with Arsenal and Manchester United. (Canal 11, via Star)

 

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Friday's newspapers


DAILY STAR

Manchester United will hold a firesale in the wake of their Europa League disaster in Bilbao. United bosses will listen to offers for every single player this summer - including captain Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes has been given a potential escape route from Manchester United following their Europa League final loss.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reportedly booed by club staff during a screening of the Europa League final.

Manchester United will still hold a team BBQ - despite their crushing Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.

THE SUN

Jamie Vardy could be lining up against Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid next season in LaLiga as he is a top summer target for Valencia boss Carlos Corberan.

Jamie Vardy could be lining up against Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid next season in LaLiga.

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been spotted house-hunting in Madrid, according to sensational reports in Spain.

Tottenham stars partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win.

Jubilant Spurs fans are set to miss out on Friday's Europa League trophy parade - because they will still be getting home from Bilbao.

Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the summer transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

Arne Slot admits he does not expect Mohamed Salah to maintain the incredible standard he set for Liverpool this season going forward. But the boss knows the Egyptian will do everything to prove him wrong.

Arsenal are in talks to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who could have been turning out for Liverpool had things been different.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are ready to put Rasmus Hojlund up for sale, according to reports.

United great Norman Whiteside will not renew his season ticket at the club after being 'forcibly relocated', his wife has announced.

Nottingham Forest are monitoring developments with Leicester City's highly-rated youngster Lorenz Hutchinson.

Alexander Isak remains a doubt for Newcastle's Champions League D-day against Everton on Sunday.

Lionel Messi has revealed that his favourite goal during his glistening career came in the 2009 Champions League final against Manchester United in Rome.

AC Milan's dramatic kit launch may have provided a hint into Kyle Walker's future, amid reports that he is set to return to Manchester City at the end of the term.

Wolves captain Nelson Semedo has filmed a farewell video in the event that he does not sign the four-year contract on offer from the club, according to a report.

Glasgow community councillors are demanding that Celtic stump up the cash for a title party for supporters next time they win the Premiership.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham Hotspur players do not expect Ange Postecoglou to be their head coach next season despite achieving a historic Europa League triumph, according to reports.

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly pondering two dramatically different options ahead of his imminent Manchester City exit.

Viktor Gyokeres' uncle has dropped a bombshell on the striker's future, insisting he will remain at Sporting CP despite the strong transfer links to Arsenal.

Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was interrupted by gunshots during an interview on Wednesday.

THE GUARDIAN

Ruben Amorim has a summer transfer budget of a little less than £100m and retains Manchester United's firm backing despite Wednesday's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham.

THE TIMES

Manchester United's disastrous Premier League campaign and absence from European competition next season for the first time in a decade, means those running the club will face the challenge of dealing with an extra £80m-plus financial black hole.

Alejandro Garnacho is considering his future after criticising Ruben Amorim for not starting him in Manchester United's Europa League final defeat.

Jude Bellingham is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad on Friday despite requiring surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury later in the summer.

Plans for the £130m redevelopment of the National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace have been unveiled, with the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aiming to bring Diamond League athletics and other big events to the historic venue from 2028.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen will present the Premier League trophy to Virgil van Dijk this weekend as the club's glorious past and present unite for the title celebrations.

Mikel Arteta wants Thomas Partey to be given a new contract at Arsenal after the midfielder produced his "best season" for the club.

Jordan Pickford faces a three-way fight to remain as England's first-choice goalkeeper.

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League success has piled pressure on chairman Daniel Levy as he weighs up one of the biggest decisions of his 24-year reign.

THE ATHLETIC

The government has made a late concession to the Premier League by agreeing to let English football's new independent regulator impose a compromise financial distribution deal on the game, as opposed to having to pick one of two proposals.

Raphinha has signed a one-year contract extension at Barcelona to extend his terms through to 2028.

Raul is set to leave his role as manager of Real Madrid's B team.

DAILY RECORD

Furious Don Cowie has stated that a Livingston fan spat on a member of the Ross County staff in the wake of a controversial penalty award in their Premiership play-off showdown.

Arne Engels has shrugged off speculation linking him with Atalanta by insisting he's loving life at Celtic.

Nedim Bajrami could be heading for the exit door at Rangers, according to reports in Albania.

Rangers hopeful Russell Martin plans to recruit Maurice Ross as his right hand man if he lands the Ibrox hotseat.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Steven Gerrard is the favourite to become the next Rangers manager. But despite rumours he's been in Scotland to seal the deal, he seems to be on the other side of the world.

Former Rangers striker and Sky Sports pundit Kris Boyd claims that the club clearly haven't made up their mind on the next manager but suggests that Steven Gerrard would be a good option

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he desperately hopes the Scottish Cup Final isn't Greg Taylor's Celtic swan-song.

Gallagher Lennon, son of Celtic hero Neil, will now begin a new chapter of his career after being shown the door by St Mirren.

Kilmarnock are set to turn to former Motherwell coach Stuart Kettlewell as their next manager, according to a report.



Manchester United are aiming to sell Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Antony,
Liam Delap holds talks with United and Chelsea
Jamie Vardy is a target for Valencia.

Manchester United have prioritised the sales of England forwards Marcus Rashford, 27, and Jadon Sancho, 25, as well as Brazilian winger Antony, 25, as part of their squad overhaul. (Manchester Evening News), external

Despite missing out on Champions League football, Manchester United will turn down any approaches for captain Bruno Fernandes, with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal eager to sign the Portugal midfielder, 30, before the Fifa Club World Cup. (GiveMeSport, external)

Manchester United are also set to sell 25-year-old Netherlands defender Tyrell Malacia, who won the Eredivisie title on loan at PSV Eindhoven this season. (Manchester Evening News, external)

Ruben Amorim has a summer transfer budget of a little less than £100m and retains Manchester United's firm backing despite Wednesday's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham. (Guardian), external

Millwall and Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh are understood to have held talks over a shock investment in the Championship side. (Mail), external

Leicester City's veteran English forward Jamie Vardy, 38, is a target for Spanish side Valencia. (Sun), external

Newcastle United have beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of 18-year-old Spanish winger Antonio Cordero from Malaga. (Chronicle), external

Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap has held talks with both Chelsea and Manchester United over a potential summer move. (Fabrizio Romano via CaughtOffside, external)

Viktor Gyokeres' uncle says the 26-year-old Swedish striker made a decision during a family dinner to snub Manchester United and Arsenal this summer to stay at Sporting. (Sun), external

Tottenham are hopeful their Europa League triumph will help convince Crystal Palace's 24-year-old England defender Marc Guehi to join them this summer. (GiveMeSport, external)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy thanked Ange Postecoglou in a speech after the club's Europa League victory and believes the trophy can put Spurs 'on the road to the very top'. (Metro), external

Nottingham Forest are monitoring developments with Leicester City's 17-year-old English forward youngster Lorenz Hutchinson. (Mail), external

Spanish former Liverpool winger Albert Riera, 43, is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager. (Talksport)