What The Sports Pages Say

Wednesday 7 June 2023 08:09, UK


THE SUN
Chelsea have stolen a march on Manchester United by reportedly opening talks to sign Neymar.
Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim has reportedly bid farewell to his team-mates ahead of his proposed move to Manchester United.
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry is set to reject the chance to become Julian Nagelsmann's assistant manager at Paris Saint-Germain.
Four AC Milan stars, including Chelsea target Mike Maignan, could chase a move amid turmoil off the pitch, with some senior players reportedly unhappy at directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara being sacked.
Arsenal have revived their interest in teenage defender Ivan Fresneda following Real Valladolid's relegation from LaLiga.


DAILY MAIL
Brighton are weighing up an improved bid in the region of £40m for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill.
Tottenham have an interest in Manchester United skipper Harry Maguire as the north London club press ahead with their summer transfer plans following the appointment of new head coach Ange Postecoglou.
Neil Warnock has agreed to stay on as manager of Huddersfield Town next season despite the fact he will turn 75 halfway through the campaign.
New Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou spoke to Sky Sports during a Celtic training session to explain his coaching philosophy and his journey into management
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante is close to agreeing terms to join Saudi Arabian outfit Al Ittihad.
Paris Saint-Germain's manager Christophe Galtier has been sacked after just one season at the Ligue 1 champions, according to reports.
West Ham will receive 40 medals on Wednesday, whether as winners of the Europa Conference League or runners-up. Whatever happens, the word inside the finalists' camp is that one will be mailed to Craig Dawson, who left for Wolves in January.
Napoli ultras have given Luciano Spalletti a parting gift by returning the steering wheel and CDs they stole from his car in 2021.
Pedro Porro has revealed that he and his Tottenham team-mates would be happy to see Harry Kane complete a blockbuster £100m move to Real Madrid this summer.
Lee Bowyer has thrown his hat in the ring for the vacant Leeds United manager's job - insisting he would lead his old club back to the Premier League if given the chance.
Liang Wenbo and Li Hang have been banned from snooker for life after being found guilty of serial match-fixing.
UK Sport have agreed to help crisis-hit UK Athletics cover the costs of next month's Diamond League meeting in London.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will look to sell eight first-team squad players this summer including club captain Harry Maguire and striker Anthony Martial.
UEFA is not unhappy with Anthony Taylor for his performance in the Europa League final - after receiving a backlash from the Roma supporters following the full-time whistle.
Wrexham are reportedly lining up a move for former Middlesbrough striker Curtis Main.
Erik ten Hag could be moving towards making David De Gea his backup goalkeeper at Manchester United amid reports linking Porto's Diogo Costa and Brentford's David Raya to the club.
ESPN senior writer Mark Ogden shares his thoughts on The Times' story that a potential transfer of Harry Maguire to Tottenham may keep Harry Kane at the club

THE ATHLETIC
Barcelona have been given the green light to register new contracts - and plot new signings - after LaLiga approved their financial "viability plan".
Major League Soccer and Inter Miami are solidifying details around the potential signing of Argentine superstar Lionel Messi.
Liverpool have confirmed that they will kick-off their pre-season preparations with two games in Germany this summer.
The president of the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Ednaldo Rodrigues, has once again reiterated his desire to appoint Carlo Ancelotti as manager by stating the Italian remains their plan A.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brighton are set to demand significantly more than £70m for Moises Caicedo this summer as the race for the midfielder's signature begins to intensify.
Andrea Radrizzani, the Leeds United owner, is set to complete the club's sale to 49ers Enterprises and there is confidence of the new owners being in place within a week.
Tottenham Hotspur have shown an interest in Manchester United outcast Harry Maguire in a move that would delight Harry Kane.
England are planning to host Zimbabwe for the first time in more than 20 years, marking the resumption of cricket ties between the nations, and could invite the African nation as well as Bangladesh to play Test cricket at Lord's in the coming years.

DAILY EXPRESS

Broadcaster Julien Laurens explains how Barcelona could make a deal to bring Lionel Messi back to the club
Lionel Messi has 'two undisclosed offers' from European clubs on the table that have not yet been revealed and reports in Spain suggest they could be from the Premier League.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea is reportedly keen to remain at Old Trafford beyond this season, despite a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia being in the works.
Tottenham could make renowned Sevilla expert Monchi their next sporting director, according to reports.
Arsenal reportedly hold the advantage over Benfica in the race to sign Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu in spite of the Portuguese club's desire to wrap up a quick deal for the 22-year-old this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea have entered the race to sign exciting Celta Vigo midfielder Gabri Veiga and are likely to sell Kai Havertz after being made aware of the German forward's desire to leave.

THE TIMES
Real Madrid are ready to make a move for Chelsea's Kai Havertz as they look to replenish their forward options after the surprise exit of Karim Benzema.
Allan Saint-Maximin has cast doubt over his future at Newcastle United after posting an emotional statement on social media.

DAILY RECORD
Jose Cifuentes appears to have handed a nod to Rangers fans that he is heading to Glasgow - once again.
Celtic could have a fight on their hands to land Enzo Maresca with the Manchester City coach also a target for Leicester.
Brighton are among a host of clubs in England and Germany "considering" a move for Celtic star Matt O'Riley.
Enzo Maresca remains a major contender to replace Ange Postecoglou at Celtic - but Ipswich's Kieran McKenna could also come into the equation.
Ian Maxwell insists he has no fears Scotland boss Steve Clarke could be tempted back into club football after being linked with the vacant Celtic post.

SCOTTISH SUN
John Kennedy has told Celtic bosses he wants to join Ange Postecoglou at Tottenham.



Aston Villa want Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 26, after his departure from Leicester. (Athletic)

Aston Villa have held talks to sign Spain defenders Aymeric Laporte, 29, and Pau Torres, 26, from Manchester City and Villarreal respectively. (90min)

Chelsea have joined Barcelona and Liverpool in wanting Celta Vigo's 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga, who has a £34m release clause. (Guardian)

Tottenham have shown an interest in Manchester United defender Harry Maguire, 30, and hope it could persuade England team-mate Harry Kane to stay. (Telegraph - subscription)

Manchester United will look to sell eight players this summer: captain Maguire; striker Anthony Martial, 27; midfielders Fred, 30, and Scott McTominay, 26; goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 26; and defenders Alex Telles, 30, Eric Bailly, 29, and Brandon Williams, 22. (Mirror)

Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, will explore options to leave Manchester United this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are ready to make a move for Chelsea's Germany forward Kai Havertz, 23, if they cannot sign Harry Kane from Tottenham. (Times - subscription)

Chelsea target Mike Maignan, 27, may be willing to leave AC Milan. The France goalkeeper is among four players unhappy with the sackings of directors Paolo Maldini and Ricky Massara. (Sun)

Arsenal will revive their January interest in Spain defender Ivan Fresneda, 18, following Real Valladolid's relegation from La Liga. (Sun)

Nottingham Forest are in talks about a permanent move for Manchester United's 26-year-old England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. (90min)

Out-of-contract Crystal Palace and Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, has received a £15m-per-year offer to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr. Atletico Madrid are also interested. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea and France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 32, has been offered a salary that could reach £86m a year by Saudi clubs Al-Ittihad and Al-Nassr. (Guardian)

Chelsea are set to join Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester City in bidding for Southampton's 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. (Football Insider)

Manchester United are interested in Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka. The German champions could offload the 28-year-old to fund a move for West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice. (Sky Germany)

Lille and USA forward Timothy Weah, 23, may be on the verge of an £8.6m summer move to Juventus. (Goal)

Brighton are weighing up an improved bid in the region of £40m for 20-year-old English Chelsea defender Levi Colwill. (Mail)

Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are interested in Senegalese defender Mikayil Faye. The 18-year-old plays for Kustosija in Croatia. (Mail)

Brighton are set to demand significantly more than £70m for 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, who is wanted by Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription)

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 34, has no plans to leave Barcelona this summer despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Former England goalkeeper Ben Foster, 40, will sign a new deal at Wrexham. (TeamTalk)

Thursday 8 June 2023 07:46, UK



THE SUN
Newcastle United could deny Manchester United one of their chief summer transfer targets as they plot entering the race to sign Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim.
Manchester United are close to a deal to sign Monaco defender Axel Disasi, according to reports in France.
West Ham fans were left fuming with the amount of empty seats in the Fiorentina end at the Europa Conference League final in Prague, given tens of thousands of their own supporters were unable to buy tickets.
Aaron Ramsey could leave Nice this summer just weeks after a one-year extension to his contract was announced.
Manchester United are one of four Premier League clubs "crazy" about Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella.
Arsenal are weighing up a swap transfer for Galatasaray right-back Sacha Boey but face competition from a Premier League rival.
Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek has "accepted it's time to leave" the club after his disastrous £35m transfer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Sheikh Jassim could walk away from the process of buying Manchester United this week with his patience wearing thin despite making a fifth multi-billion offer only days ago.
Exploratory talks have taken place between the RFU and their Irish counterparts in relation to London Irish with the possibility of a phoenix club used to establish young Irish talent potentially to be taken further.

DAILY MIRROR
Birmingham City are waiting on a windfall in excess of £10m from the deal which will take Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid.
Jason Burt from The Telegraph and David Ornstein from The Athletic discuss Jude Bellingham's transfer to Real Madrid
Franck Kessie's agent has poured cold water on reports the midfielder has been made available for transfer by cash-strapped Barcelona.
West Ham United have vowed to ban the fan responsible for throwing the missile that left Fiorentina's captain bloodied in the Europa Conference League final.
Inter Miami goalkeeper Nick Marsman believes David Beckham's club is 'not ready' for the arrival of Lionel Messi.
Chelsea will look to sign Neymar this summer as Paris Saint-Germain hope to land Bernardo Silva following the exit of Lionel Messi.
Aston Villa have made a formal offer to sign Villarreal defender Pau Torres - a year after Manchester United wanted to sign the Spain international.

DAILY MAIL
Aston Villa are ready to make a significant move to bolster their backroom staff, with Sevilla's Monchi now the chief target to take up a senior role in their recruitment team.
Both Inter and AC Milan are keeping tabs on Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun, who appears set to leave the London club this summer after impressing on loan with Reims.
N'Golo Kante has completed a medical in London ahead of his expected move to Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Sadio Mane is the No 1 player on Thomas Tuchel's list of unwanted Bayern Munich players, with Leroy Sane and Serge Gnabry also likely to leave the Bundesliga champions this summer.
Manchester United are among the clubs keeping an eye on emerging MLS talent Brian Gutierrez, who currently plays in midfield for Chicago Fire.
Broadcasters have dealt Premiership Rugby another blow by demanding a multi-million-pound rebate after confirmation the league will shrink to 10 teams next season.
Michael Vaughan is set for another battle with the ECB as he seeks to recover almost £500,000 he spent in clearing his name of allegations of racism.
West Ham United players danced in the streets as they returned to their hotel in the centre of Prague and received a hero's welcome, joining jubilant West Ham fans celebrating their historic win in Prague.
West Ham defender Emerson Palmieri has written his name into the history books after becoming the first player to win all three UEFA club competitions following his side's Europa Conference League victory against Fiorentina on Wednesday.
Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal reportedly 'had private jets waiting in Paris' to fly Lionel Messi back to Riyadh prior to his decision to join Inter Miami.
Gerard Pique has criticised former employers Barcelona after the departure of a number of club legends this season, who he believes were blamed for their ongoing financial issues.
Bayern Munich are reportedly still hopeful of persuading Harry Kane to join the German club despite interest from Real Madrid this summer.
Barcelona are reportedly mounting a charm offensive to convince Monaco full-back Vanderson to hold off on deciding his future rather than signing with Manchester United this summer.
Nottingham Forest are targeting Monza's attacking left-back Carlos Augusto.
The powerbrokers behind Saudi Arabia's takeover of golf are keen for under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan to remain in post after putting a 10-figure sum into the peace pact that shocked the world of sport.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham can expect a huge fine after missiles rained down on Fiorentina players during the Europa Conference League final in Prague and forced Cristiano Biraghi to have lengthy treatment for a cut on the back of his head.
Rasmus Hojlund is reportedly being earmarked as a top target for Manchester United this summer after Erik ten Hag held 'multiple video calls' with the highly-rated striker.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Mason Greenwood will be informed of Manchester United's decision on his future with the club in the next few weeks.

THE TIMES
N'Golo Kante is set to become the latest high-profile footballer to sign for a Saudi Arabian club in a deal that will pay him £86m a season.
Andy Murray expects Saudi Arabia to start a move into tennis but says he has no intention of playing in the country.
Snooker's match-fixing scandal could lead to criminal proceedings, with the sport's governing body having passed on its findings to authorities in the UK and China.

THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool will listen to offers for Leighton Clarkson as they continue their midfield rebuild this summer - but Fabio Carvalho is only available on loan.
Bayern Munich are set to complete the signing of Borussia Dortmund defender Raphael Guerreiro on a free transfer.
FIFA has been found to have breached Swiss Federal Law over advertising the 2022 Qatar World Cup as "carbon-neutral".
Tammy Abraham has had surgery on the anterior cruciate ligament injury he suffered during the final game of the Serie A season, AS Roma have confirmed.
Birmingham City are set to appoint Garry Cook as their new chief executive officer, meaning he will leave his role as the executive president and CEO of the Saudi Pro League.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are closing in on a £3.5m deal for Cremonese striker Cyriel Dessers.
Celtic have embarked on a worldwide hunt for a successor to Ange Postecoglou.
Rangers have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Arsenal defender Auston Trusty, according to reports.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic will not press the panic button by rushing into appointing Ange Postecoglou's replacement.
Lee Johnson admits securing new loan deals for Will Fish and CJ Egan-Riley would ease the pressure on Hibs' summer shopping.


South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, is edging closer to joining Manchester United on a five-year deal from Napoli. (Nicolo Schira)

But Newcastle might hijack the deal having held talks with Kim, who has a £42m release clause that becomes active on 1 July. (Sun)

Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, this summer. (Football Insider)

Villa have also made a formal offer to sign 26-year-old Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres. (Mirror)

Al Ahli president Waleed Muaath travelled to London earlier in the week in an attempt to sign Manchester City and Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, after they missed out on Lionel Messi who is set to join Inter Miami. (CBS)

Al-Hilal made a final attempt to sign Argentina forward Lionel Messi by offering the 35-year-old 500m euros a season. (Helena Condis Edo)

After securing Messi, Inter Miami have now turned their attentions to signing Argentina winger Angel di Maria, 35, and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34, on free transfers. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich are still hopeful of persuading Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, to join them despite interest from Real Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester City are poised to make an approach for RB Leipzig's Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. (90min)

Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 36, is set to leave Gremio and join Inter Miami alongside former Barcelona team-mates Messi and Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34. (90min)

Inter Miami's Dutch goalkeeper Nick Marsman, 32, says the American club "is not ready" for the arrival of Messi. (ESPN, via Express US)

Chelsea's France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 32, has completed a medical after agreeing to join Al-Ittihad on a two-year deal worth 100m euros (£86m) per season. (Guardian)

Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, is ready to snub a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Manchester United. (Talksport)

AC Milan are still keen on signing England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, with talks continuing over a potential move from Chelsea. (Football Insider)

The agent of Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie has denied the 26-year-old is up for sale amid reported interest from Liverpool.(Mirror)

Liverpool and Portugal midfielder Fabio Carvalho, 20, will only be allowed to leave Anfield on loan this summer. There are a number of Premier League clubs interested and a return to former side Fulham remains an option. (Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun is a target for AC Milan and Inter Milan, with the 21-year-old American set to leave this summer after impressing on loan at Reims. (Mail)

Brighton are preparing a club-record £40m bid to sign English centre-back Levi Colwill after the 20-year-old impressed while on loan from Chelsea last season. (90min)

Manchester United are closing in on a surprise transfer for Monaco and France defender Axel Disasi, 25. (L'Equipe - in French)

Luton Town have joined the race to sign versatile Jamaica defender Joel Latibeaudiere, 23, on a free transfer from Swansea City. (Football Insider)

Friday 9 June 2023 07:37, UK



DAILY MAIL
Tottenham are poised to step up their interest in James Maddison after finalising a deal to make Ange Postecoglou their new manager this week.
West Ham are keen to bring in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha to replace Declan Rice.
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Charlotte Duncker both believe West Ham's Declan Rice will be leaving the club this summer following their Europa Conference League win
Alphonso Davies' agent claims there is a "lot of navigating to do" in the defender's contract negotiations with Bayern Munich, while he revealed he has spoken to other clubs about his client's future.
Arsenal have opened preliminary talks to sign Manchester City star Joao Cancelo, according to reports.
Manchester United are considering sending Mason Greenwood out on loan next season, with clubs in Turkey, Italy and Spain thought to be the likeliest destination for the 21-year-old.
Leicester are considering offering Steven Gerard a route back into management.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham fans could be banned from the Europa League after Fiorentina captain Cristiano Biraghi was left bleeding from objects thrown onto the pitch in the Europa Conference League final.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
The brother of Sofyan Amrabat - former Watford midfielder, Nordin - says that Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag "is charmed" by the Fiorentina player, but the Reds won't move for him until they have signed a striker this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
Cash-strapped UK Athletics has been handed a £150,000 cash injection to help stage next month's Diamond League meeting in London.
Arsenal are confident of sealing a £90m deal to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.

DAILY MIRROR
Mateo Kovacic has agreed to join Manchester City, according to reports, with the Croatian agreeing personal terms and keen to get the move over the line.
Xavi has hinted that Joshua Kimmich could be on his way to Barcelona this summer.
Wolves are braced for an official approach from Barcelona for captain Ruben Neves, who has just one year left on his contract this summer.
Al Ahli are interested in signing Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez, according to reports.
The Independent's Miguel Delaney and The Times' Charlotte Duncker discuss Liverpool's signing of Alexis Mac Allister as they attempt to rebuild their midfield
West Brom chief Ian Pearce is planning for next season with Carlos Corberan in charge, despite interest from Leeds.
Aston Villa are willing to hand Sevilla's sporting director Monchi a bumper transfer kitty this summer to tempt him to the Premier League side.
Wrexham face a fight to keep highly-rated midfielder Tom O'Connor amid interest from the Championship.
Premier League bosses plan to introduce new measures to improve respect towards referees next season.

EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham have been warned they could be sued if they attempt to sign Manor Solomon on a free transfer by Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive Sergei Palkin.

THE SUN
Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his move to Saudi Arabia earlier this year has opened "a box" for other players to make the switch.
Jorginho's future at Arsenal is under threat after he was "offered a reunion with a former boss" in a shock transfer to Lazio.
Sam Allardyce is ready to give up management to become Leeds' director of football.



Arsenal will step up their £92m pursuit of Declan Rice in the hope the West Ham and England midfielder, 24, can join in time for the start of pre-season. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham are keen on bringing in Fulham and Portugal defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, to replace Rice, with Manchester City and England's Kalvin Phillips and Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse also in the frame. (Mail)

Chelsea could also try to sign Rice along with Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (90min)

Nice and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, has verbally agreed personal terms with Liverpool. (Football Transfers)

Chelsea and Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, has agreed personal terms with Manchester City after advanced talks. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool have scheduled talks with the representatives of Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old French midfielder Man Utd Kone. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are working on a bid to sign England striker Harry Kane for about £68m as Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy refuses to sell the 29-year-old to Manchester United. (Marca - in Spanish)

Newcastle are exploring transfer targets from relegated Premier League teams including Leeds United and USA midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, and Leicester City's English winger Harvey Barnes, 24, and midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Telegraph)

Maddison is a priority target for Tottenham's new manager Ange Postecoglou, but the club will have to pay more than £50m for the England international. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, is a target for French champions Paris St-Germain. (L'Equipe - in French)

Meanwhile, reports in Spain suggest the German international has already agreed a three-year deal with Barcelona who will announce the move after the Champions League final. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Saudi Arabian side Al Ahli have expressed their desire to sign Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, from Manchester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham will need to increase their £20m valuation if they want to sign Spain goalkeeper David Raya, with Brentford ready to reject offers less than £40m for the 27-year-old. (i Sport)

Arsenal see 18-year-old Spanish right-back Ivan Fresneda of La Liga side Valladolid as a viable summer option. (Football London)

Leicester City are considering former Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard as their next boss following relegation from the Premier League. (Mail)

Zinedine Zidane has turned down an approach from PSG to take over as head coach from Christophe Galtier. (Le Parisien - in French)

Tottenham will ask Juventus to reduce the £35m fee to sign Sweden forward Dejan Kulusevski, 23, on a permanent deal. (Nicolo Schira)

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has threatened to sue Tottenham if they try to sign 23-year-old Israel winger Manor Solomon, who was on loan at Fulham last season, on a free transfer. (ESPN)

Manchester United are considering sending 21-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood out on loan to a club in Europe next season. (Mail)

Saturday 10 June 2023 07:38, UK

THE SUN
Declan Rice has his heart set on a move to Arsenal, but West Ham are believed to be interested in the idea of a deal involving Emile Smith Rowe moving the opposite way.
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to hijack Ange Postecoglou's first transfer target as Tottenham boss in the form of Galatasaray defender Victor Nelsson.
Arsenal are interested in signing Chelsea's Kai Havertz, according to reports.


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United and Tottenham are said to be in agreement that Brentford's £40m asking price for David Raya is too high with both clubs reportedly willing to walk away from negotiations.
Chelsea reportedly have an agreement in principle on personal terms with Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe may not be able to sign all the players he wants this summer with his summer budget reportedly cut down to just £75m, despite leading the club to Champions League qualification.
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has admitted he is 'contemplating' as talk grows over his future.
Chelsea could be forced to rue a missed transfer opportunity this summer, with Callum Hudson-Odoi reportedly poised to leave for a bargain fee.
The Sun's Charlie Wyatt reflects on the enormous contract offered to Chelsea's N'Golo Kante as he prepares to play his football in Saudi Arabia

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire is believed to want to stay and fight for his place at Manchester United next season, with the club captain hoping to regain his starting place amid interest from Tottenham.
The Besiktas club president has taken a dig at Dele Alli after confirming he won't be returning to the club next season.
John Arne Riise came out of retirement to feature for Avaldsnes in the Norwegian fifth tier on Thursday.
Al-Ahli are ready to offer Riyad Mahrez a contract worth around £40m-a-year plus bonuses to leave Manchester City this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
West Ham will open talks with Europa Conference League match winner Jarod Bowen over extending his contract.
Chelsea are expected to face competition from Real Madrid in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
Ajax are demanding £45m for Edson Alvarez, who has emerged as a target for West Ham as they line up replacements for Declan Rice.
Everton have offered new deals for Seamus Coleman and Tom Davies.
Tottenham are battling with Newcastle to sign James Maddison from relegated-Leicester City.
Petr Cech has joined the third tier of ice hockey team Oxford City Stars as their goaltender for the 203-24 season.
WSL clubs feel England players were bullied by the Football Association into accepting a meet-up date for the World Cup of June 19.

THE TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are facing a dilemma over the future of Kai Havertz after setting what the clubs interested in signing him believe is an unrealistic asking price for the forward.
England's preparations for the Women's World Cup have received a boost after an agreement was reached that allows players to start a pre-tournament camp on Monday week, as requested by Sarina Wiegman.

THE INDEPENDENT
Former professional footballers are almost three and a half times more likely to be diagnosed with dementia than the general population, according to a study commissioned by the Football Association and Professional Footballers' Association.

DAILY MAIL
Troy Deeney has revealed he had threatened to 'injure every player' at Watford as he pushed for a move away from the club in 2016.
Cristiano Ronaldo has sensationally been left out of Opta's Saudi Pro League team of the season after a mixed debut season playing in the Middle East.
Ross Barkley is searching for yet another place to call home after being released by Nice - just a year after having his contract terminated at Chelsea.

DAILY STAR
Newcastle are weighing up whether to make a move for Tottenham target Samuel Chukwueze.

EVENING STANDARD
Daniel Levy has hit back at suggestions Tottenham have not backed their managers.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have stepped up their pursuit of Atalanta striker Sam Lammers.
Aberdeen are closing in on Croatian attacking midfielder Tonio Teklic.

DAILY RECORD
Ange Postecoglou's bid to take Celtic coaches John Kennedy and Gavin Strachan to Tottenham Hotspur with him is hanging in the balance.



Paris St-Germain are planning a move for Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, this summer as a replacement for the departing Lionel Messi. (Le Parisien, in French)

West Ham are interested in a swap deal involving Arsenal'sEmile Smith Rowe, 22, if fellow England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, joins the Gunners. (Sun)

Ajax are demanding £45m for their 25-year-old Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, who has emerged as another option for West Ham to replace Rice. (Guardian)

Bayern Munich's top midfield transfer target is West Ham's Rice but Arsenal remain favourites to sign him. (Sky Sport Germany, in German)

Manchester City have held initial talks with RB Leipzig over the signing of Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21. (Football Insider)

Talks between Arsenal and Joao Cancelo over a potential move are progressing positively and Manchester City want £45m for the Portugal full-back, 29. (FootballTransfers)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has blocked Eintracht Frankfurt'sattempts to sign Victor Lindelof this summer, and does not want the 28-year-old Sweden centre-back to leave. (Bild, in German)

Meanwhile, United have been told that Atalanta's 20-year-old Danish striker Rasmus Hojland and Monaco'sFrench defender Axel Disasi, 25, both want to move to Old Trafford this summer. (Mail)

Chelsea have opened talks with Southampton over their Belgian midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19. (Football London)

Inter Milan'sCameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana has an agreement in principle with Chelsea but Inter have rejected the Blues' initial £34m bid for the 27-year-old. (Tuttomercatoweb, in Italian)

Chelsea are also interested in AC Milan and France keeper Mike Maignan, 27. (L'Equipe, in French - subscription required)

Luton Town have held talks with Bosnia keeper Asmir Begovic, 35, who has just left Everton - and have also looked at Bournemouth'sRepublic of Ireland goalkeeper Mark Travers, 24. (Telegraph - subscription needed)

Crystal Palace and Fulham are preparing bids for Coventry City and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 25. (Football Insider)

Chelsea are waiting to hear whether or not AC Milan will go ahead with the £15m signing of their English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 27, after sacking directors Paolo Maldini and Frederic Massara. (Telegraph - subscription needed)

Saudi side Al-Ahli are ready to offer Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 32, a contract worth £40m a year to leave Manchester City this summer. (Mirror)

Tottenham and Manchester United are both set to walk away from a potential deal for David Raya if Brentford do not lower their asking price of £40m for the 27-year-old Spain goalkeeper. (London Evening Standard)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been told he will have £75m to spend this summer with Leicester'sEngland international James Maddison, 26, their top midfield target and Brighton's21-year-old Ecuadorian Moises Caicedo, Manchester United'sScotland international Scott McTominay, 26, and Chelsea and England's Conor Gallagher, 23, also under consideration. (Mail)

Alternatively, Newcastle have a transfer budget of £100m to £150m this summer. (Athletic - subscription needed)

Real Madrid are closing in on the signing of Getafe's Spanish goalkeeper David Soria, 30. (Fichajes, in Spanish)

Sunday 11 June 2023 08:19, UK

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THE SUN
Manchester United are ready to move for England No  1 Jordan Pickford whether David De Gea leaves or not.
Newcastle want to rescue Harry Maguire from Manchester United on loan - but they will have to buy him.
Jadon Sancho must prove he can be a key figure in Erik ten Hag's Old Trafford rebuild.
West Ham could bid big for Fulham's Joao Palhinha to replace Declan Rice.
Brighton are winning the race for £16m Dutch keeper Bart Verbruggen.
Chelsea have reportedly agreed personal terms with Andre Onana as they prepare for him to become their new first-choice keeper.

DAILY MAIL
Everton are under pressure to sell star asset Amadou Onana this summer in a major blow to Sean Dyche's proposed rebuild at Goodison.
Liverpool are prepared to play the waiting game on Southampton's James Ward-Prowse. Ward-Prowse, 28, is set to leave St Mary's this summer after the club were relegated from the Premier League but prospective buyers have so far been put off Saints' £50m asking price.
Juventus head coach Massimiliano Allegri could be braced for a mega-money move to Saudi Arabia after reports linked him with a managerial post in the Middle East.
Soccer Aid will have an all-female refereeing team for the first time with top-flight official Abigail Byrne set to take charge of Sunday's game at Old Trafford.
PSG goalkeeper Sergio Rico has been sedated for the second time after suffering serious head injuries in a horse riding accident, according to reports.
Manchester United are becoming increasingly resigned to missing out on Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
Bournemouth have confirmed 11 players will depart the club at the end of their contracts this summer, with club-record signing Jefferson Lerma and long-serving winger Junior Stanislas among those leaving as free agents.
Feyenoord captain Orkun Kokcu is set to sign for Portuguese giants Benfica, according to reports, ending any transfer interest from Manchester United.

DAILY MIRROR
Erik ten Hag has been warned that Randal Kolo Muani would not necessarily be the right alternative to Harry Kane.
Arsenal are planning to lodge a fresh bid to sign Brighton star Moises Caicedo this summer.

THE ATHLETIC
Southampton owners Sport Republic are close to finalising the purchase of French second-tier side Valenciennes.

THE TIMES
Manchester United are increasingly resigned to the prospect of being unable to land their principal transfer target, Harry Kane.

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants a transfer pursuit of Man Utd Kone to be prioritised after the Reds confirmed the signing of Alexis Mac Allister.
Manchester United will want close to £60m to consider selling Jadon Sancho in this summer's transfer window, with Tottenham reportedly interested in the England forward.

A BOLA
Manchester United are interested in Porto goalkeeper Diogo Costa, but do not want to meet the Portuguese club's £64m asking price.

L'EQUIPE
Newcastle are weighing up a big-money offer for RB Leipzig attacking midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers are edging closer to securing a £2.5m deal for Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo.
Brendan Rodgers hasn't ruled out returning to Celtic as their new boss.
John Souttar is a major doubt for Scotland's crucial Euro 2024 clash in Norway.



Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, 24, is a high priority for Manchester United, but they will not pay more than £60m. (Give Me Sport)

Manchester United are ready to move for Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, regardless of whether David de Gea leaves. (TalkSport)

Newcastle want to sign England defender Harry Maguire from Manchester United on loan, but they have been told they must buy the 30-year-old. (Sun)

Manchester United's plans to sign Napoli's South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, could be scuppered if Maguire refuses to leave. (90 Min)

Liverpool are prepared to wait for Southampton's 28-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse. They will pay only half of the Saints' £50m valuation. (Mail)

Tottenham are considering a £50m bid for Manchester United's 23-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho. (Star)

Brighton are hoping to beat Burnley to Anderlecht's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen in a deal worth £16m. (Sun)

Newcastle are considering making a staggering offer for RB Leipzig's 22-year-old Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai. (L'Equipe via Sport Witness)

Arsenal are leading the race to sign 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice but are not prepared to meet West Ham's asking price. (90min)

West Ham are lining up Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, as a replacement for Rice. (TalkSport)

Manchester United are trying to drive down the asking price for Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 23, with Porto holding out for 75m euros (£64m). (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Everton want Coventry's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, but face competition from West Ham, Wolves, Fulham, Leeds, Southampton and Sporting Libson.(A Bola - in Portuguese)

Borussia Monchengladbach's £30m-rated French midfielder Man Utd Kone, 22, is on Liverpool's shortlist. (Sky Sports Germany via Inside Futbol)

Bayer Leverkusen are demanding at least 40m euros (£34m) for 22-year-old Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong, who is wanted my Manchester United.(Metro)

Aston Villa, Tottenham, Juventus and AC Milan want Galatasaray's 23-year-oldItaly forward Nicolo Zaniolo, who has a 35m euro (£30m) release clause in his contract. (Tuttojuve.com)

Everton's Colombia defender Yerry Mina, 28, will not move to Besiktas when his contract expires because they are unwilling to meet his wage demands. (Fanatik)

The agent of Bayern Munich's France defender Benjamin Pavard, 27, has spoken to Liverpool.(CaughtOffside)

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez wants to sign 24-year-old Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe but not this year. (Madrid Xtra via 90 min)

Arsenal have agreed a new four-year contract with 22-year-old France defender William Saliba. (Athletic)

Monday 12 June 2023 07:22, UK


DAILY MAIL
PSG have reportedly made initial contact with Wilfried Zaha in a bid to sign the Crystal Palace forward when his contract expires this summer.
Kevin De Bruyne could miss the start of next season after snapping his hamstring in the Champions League final.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's move to AC Milan is reportedly in doubt with the Italian team having second thoughts due to the midfielder's age.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson took part in a bizarre post-match interview after winning the Champions League as he shaved a reporter's moustache on the pitch.
Celtic have opened talks with Brendan Rodgers over a return to the club, with chief executive Michael Nicholson and finance director Chris McKay meeting him in Spain over the weekend.
West Ham will look to appoint a sporting director ahead of the 2023-24 campaign and have set their transfer agenda to concentrate on players with Premier League experience.
Ticket sales, previously said to be sluggish, for Tottenham's friendly against West Ham in Perth next month, enjoyed a huge spike after Ange Postecoglou was confirmed as their new manager.

THE SUN
Chelsea get Andre Onana transfer boost as they look to offer Inter Milan two players including Lukaku in a swap deal.
Brentford are trying to agree on a fee with French club Strasbourg for striker Habib Diallo while Ivan Toney serves his ban.
Manchester City are ready to offer FA Cup final hero Stefan Ortega a new contract to stave off interest in their second-choice goalkeeper from Bayern Munich.
Alphonso Davies claims a move to Barcelona fell through because of his Canadian nationality and left him "crushed".
Swansea City are facing a fight to keep hold of three of their star players with Italian side Salernitana keen on striker Joel Piroe and Southampton likely to go after Matt Grimes and Jay Fulton once Russell Martin is confirmed as their new manager.

THE TELEGRAPH
Ireland are set to lose second row Jean Kleyn to South Africa as he was named in their preliminary squad for the Rugby Championship after being overlooked by Andy Farrell.

DAILY MIRROR
Neymar has received a transfer proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal amid interest from Chelsea in signing the Brazil forward.
Steven Gerrard has 'welcomed' the offer of taking over Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq as the Liverpool legend looks for a return to football.
Manchester United have ramped up their plans to move on Harry Maguire this summer as they continue to monitor a transfer for impressive Napoli defender Min-Jae Kim.
Fulham vice-chairman Tony Khan says there is no release clause in Joao Palhinha's contract amid reports that West Ham and Liverpool were interested in a cut-price deal for the midfielder.

THE INDEPENDENT
Tottenham are progressing with a move for Brentford goalkeeper David Raya.

EVENING STANDARD
Leeds goalkeeper Ilan Meslier is open to joining Chelsea, but only if he is signed to be their first-choice.

THE ATHLETIC
Ryan Mason is expected to stay at Tottenham Hotspur as a member of Ange Postecoglou's coaching staff.
Wolves might be priced out of the market for leading Championship stars Alex Scott and Viktor Gyokeres because of their need to fulfil Financial Fair Play regulations.

THE TIMES
The bidders in the battle for Manchester United are hoping to hear this week if they have finally been given exclusivity status to complete a deal now approaching £6bn.
Pep Guardiola will remain in charge of Manchester City for the final two years of his contract and has no intention of walking away from the club this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United risk missing out on two of their main targets as long-term replacement for goalkeeper David De Gea, with Jordan Pickford settled at Everton according to a statement from his agent, and Tottenham closing on a deal to sign Brentford's David Raya.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic have held talks with young Italian boss Francesco Farioli about the prospect of taking over from Ange Postecoglou at Parkhead.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Atalanta are reported to have given Rangers target Sam Lammers the green light to talk about a move away from the Serie A club.



Representatives of Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are in Paris to try to secure the signing of Paris St-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar, 31. (CBS)

Chelsea are ready to offer Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, and Senegalese defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, to Inter Milan in a bid to land the Serie A side's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27. (Sun)

But Onana said after the Champions League final that he wants to stay at the Italian club. (90 min)

Newcastle are leading Tottenham in the race to sign Leicester City's £40m-rated England attacking midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Sky Sports)

Maddison is the only Leicester player Newcastle have interest in, which means they won't be moving for their English winger Harvey Barnes, 25, but they do want Manchester United's Scotland international midfielder Scott McTominay, 26. (Northern Echo)

Manchester United will only accept a permanent deal from Newcastle United for England defender Harry Maguire, but they would consider loaning the 30-year-old to Aston Villa. (Sun)

Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford's Spain international goalkeeper David Raya, 27, who has also been targeted by Manchester United. (Fabrizio Romano via Goal.com)

Manchester United are ready to make a £30m bid for Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, regardless of whether or not Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, leaves this summer. (Sun)

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal want AS Roma's former Chelsea, Manchester United and Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho to become their new manager, but Al-Ahli also want to meet with the 60-year-old Portuguese. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Crystal Palace's Ivory Coast winger Wilfried Zaha, 30, is in talks with Paris St-Germain over a free transfer to the French champions once his contract expires this summer. (Sun)

Liverpool are set to move for Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 28, after appearing to lose out on Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, who is set to join Manchester United. (Mirror)

Manchester United have made contact with Mount, who is keen on a move to Old Trafford, but Chelsea want 80m euro (£68.4m) for the 24-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani, 24, is among six strikers Manchester United have on their shortlist, but the France international wants guarantees he will be in boss Erik ten Hag's starting line-up. (Manchester Evening News)

Liverpool are already in preliminary talks with Nice midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, and his fellow Frenchman, Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old midfielder Man Utd Kone. (Football Insider)

A move to Arsenal for 24-year-old West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice "has been a done deal for a while". (Ran - in German)

Former Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard, 43, is considering an offer to become coach of Saudi Arabian club Al-Ettifaq, who are keen to land the former Liverpool captain. (Reuters)

Arsenal have opened talks with Leicester over a deal to sign Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne, 27, from the relegated Foxes. (Goal)

Tottenham transfer target Roger Ibanez, 24, will be leaving Roma, with the Serie A side keen to complete a sale quickly for the Brazil defender. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Express)

Former Wolves defender Romain Saiss wants to return to the Premier League after the 33-year-old Morocco captain left for Besiktas last summer. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Burnley have offered 15m euros (£12.8m) for Anderlecht's Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 20. (Nieuws Blad - in Dutch)

Atletico Madrid's Brazilian full-back Renan Lodi, 25, is unlikely to return to Nottingham Forest following his loan spell last season, with the player preferring a move to a Champions League club. (Football Transfers)

Manchester City are set to hand German goalkeeper Stefan Ortega, 30, a new deal worth £85,000-a-week to ward off interest from Bayern Munich. (Sun)

Tuesday 13 June 2023 07:37, UK



DAILY MAIL
Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard is reportedly set to be appointed as the new manager of Saudi Arabian side Al Ettifaq.
Crystal Palace are hoping a price tag of around £50m on winger Michael Olise will act as a suitable deterrent for Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo wants to have another crack at the Premier League following his inauspicious stay with Liverpool.
Alexi Lalas believes Lionel Messi's arrival at Inter Miami will be the first of many big names to land in Florida, bringing with it growing animosity towards the franchise and leading to far more intense matchups.


THE GUARDIAN
Arsenal are close to agreeing a fee with West Ham for Declan Rice and are expected to pay more than £100m for the midfielder if certain add-ons are achieved.
Dharmesh Sheth and Mark McAdam outline the latest developments with Declan Rice's potential move from West Ham to Arsenal
Wilfried Zaha looks set to reject an offer worth a staggering £30m a year to join Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr but Luka Modric is considering a move to the Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal after more than a decade at Real Madrid.
Aston Villa have agreed terms with Monchi to become their sporting director after confirming the departure of the chief executive Christian Purslow.
Three members of Everton's board left their roles on Monday and the chairman, Bill Kenwright, is expected to go in the next 48 hours in developments which signal the arrival of fresh investment.
Sweden's players had to "show their genitalia for the doctor" at the 2011 Women's World Cup to prove they were women, the team's centre-back Nilla Fischer has revealed.


THE SUN
Arsenal star William Saliba had "some issues" with manager Mikel Arteta during his loan stint at Marseille.
Leeds defender Robin Koch is banned from playing in the Championship next season, according to reports.

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool target Goncalo Inacio has brought discussions over a new deal at Sporting to a halt, according to reports, in a move that could save the Reds millions of pounds in transfer fees this summer.
Manchester United were interested in poaching William Saliba from Arsenal before the Frenchman agreed a new contract with the Gunners over the weekend.
Manchester United could yet release David de Gea when his contract expires at the end of this month.
Manchester United have condemned Brandon Williams' social media behaviour after Manchester City lifted the Champions League last Saturday.
Romeo Beckham is set to turn down the chance to play alongside Lionel Messi at Inter Miami by continuing his progress with Brentford.
Real Madrid's pursuit of Jude Bellingham this summer could now end up reducing their hopes of signing long-term target Kylian Mbappe, whose letter to PSG saying he would not sign a one-year extension to his current contract came as a surprise to everybody.
Manchester United are considering a move for former Manchester City midfielder Felix Nmecha, who was allowed to leave for Wolfsburg two years ago and might now be available for £13m.

DAILY STAR
Mason Greenwood is reportedly delighted with some of his Manchester United team-mates and manager being open to his return.
Lionel Messi was stopped at Beijing airport after using his Spanish passport instead of his Argentinian one.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United's share price spiked to its highest price in more than a month amid reports that a takeover is close, with the 17 per cent rise triggered by a story emanating from Qatar that Sheikh Jassim's offer had been successful.
Per Mertesacker has told a German television station he believes Arsenal are in a "good position" to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.

THE TIMES
Premier League clubs are considering introducing a spending cap that would link the amount any club can spend on wages to how much television money is paid to the lowest-placed team.
Sam Simmonds has become the second Exeter Chiefs player to withdraw his name from contention for an England place at the Rugby World Cup ahead of his summer move to Montpellier.

THE TELEGRAPH
Newcastle are preparing to make a bid for German international midfielder Felix Nmecha as they look to start their summer recruitment.
Chelsea will step up plans for their goalkeeping position, with Inter's Andre Onana and AC Milan's Mike Maignan the club's top targets.
Chelsea winger Mykhailo Mudryk is ready to play for Ukraine in this summer's European U21 Championship in a bid to recapture his best form in time for next season.
The United States Senate is investigating the PGA Tour's shock merger with LIV Golf, citing concerns over Saudi Arabia's "deeply disturbing human rights record".

EVENING STANDARD
Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund has admitted that a move to Manchester United would be "huge".
Martin Zubimendi has made clear he has no interest in joining Barcelona ahead of another summer of transfer speculation around the Spanish midfielder.
Brentford would not stop David Raya joining Tottenham but have no intention of letting him go for the £20m offer currently mooted as being on the table from the north London club.
Cesare Casadei hopes his performances for beaten finalists Italy at the U20 World Cup in Argentina will give Mauricio Pochettino something to think about when he finalises his first-team squad at Chelsea over the summer.

THE ATHLETIC
Brentford technical director Lee Dykes said in-demand goalkeeper David Raya is "well within his rights to explore his options".
Check out some of David Raya's best saves in the Premier League for Brentford. The Bees' Spanish goalkeeper has been linked with a move away from the west London club
Timothy Castagne will be allowed to leave Leicester this summer if an appropriate offer comes in for the Belgium international.
England have approached Everton youngster Tom Cannon over a potential national team allegiance switch from the Republic of Ireland.

THE INDEPENDENT
Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill expects midfielder Ethan Galbraith to flourish now he has decided to leave Manchester United and confirmed he had received a number of calls from clubs asking about the 22-year-old, who remains a free agent.
Autopsy reports have shown that former USA Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie passed away at home last month because of complications during childbirth.

DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers is weighing up the biggest decision of his life after receiving a personal intervention from Dermot Desmond to lure him back to Celtic.
John McGinn believes Scotland can surge fearlessly towards Euro 2024 having developed a touch of on-pitch arrogance.
Aberdeen target Jay Idzes has insisted that he has still to make a decision on his future.
Enzo Maresca has been interviewed by Leicester about their vacant manager's position as he remains second favourite for the Celtic job.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are understood to be closing in on Atalanta striker Sam Lammers.
Rangers have reportedly been dealt a massive blow in their race to sign Bayern Munich star Malik Tillman on a permanent deal.
Glen Kamara has hinted he has played his final game for Rangers.
Harald Brattbakk has urged Celtic to wrap up a £2m deal for Valerenga teenager Odin Thiago Holm, a generational talent he likens to Arsenal superstar Martin Odegaard.
Former Anderlecht manager Robin Veldman is set to be announced as the new boss of highly-ambitious Scottish Championship outfit Queen's Park, continuing a Dutch coaching theme at the club.



Arsenal are close to agreeing a £100m deal to sign West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice. (Guardian)

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plans to leave the club when his contract expires in 2025. (Guardian)

RB Leipzig will want a fee of at least £75m if they are to sell Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 21, to Manchester City. (Talksport)

Manchester City rejected Paris St-Germain's offer to include Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 30, and Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 24, as part of a deal to sign Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva from the Treble winners. (Footmercato - in French)

Arsenal fear Chelsea could beat them to the signing of Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo, 24, by offering the Ecuador international more money. (Football Transfers)

Chelsea have made Cameroon international Andre Onana their primary target as they look to bring in a new keeper and Inter Milan want at least £50m for the 27-year-old. (Evening Standard)

Manchester United are continuing talks with Chelsea about England midfielder Mason Mount but there is still a gap in valuation between the two clubs for the 24-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United are unlikely to make a move for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 29, as Spurs do not want to sell the England captain, especially to another Premier League side. (Sky Sports)

Tottenham are set to contact Brentford to discuss a fee for Spain keeper David Raya. But both Spurs and fellow suitors Manchester United are reluctant to pay the £40m the Bees want for the 27-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha, 30, is set to turn down a £30m-per-year offer to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr, with Paris St-Germain and Marseille interested in signing the Ivory Coast forward on a free transfer this summer. (Guardian)

Newcastle United are preparing a bid for Wolfsburg's 22-year-old German midfielder Felix Nmecha, who is expected to cost about £15m, and are also looking at Nice and France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, who was a target for Manchester United last year, expects to be playing for Barcelona next season and the 26-year-old is likely to be key to manager Xavi's plans. (Voetbal International, via Manchester Evening News)

Aston Villa are looking to bring in Sevilla sporting director Monchi, who worked with manager Unai Emery at the Spanish club. (Express & Star)

Chelsea are expected to offload up to 10 players over the course of the summer transfer window. (Football London)

Christian Eriksen could help Manchester United in their pursuit of Atalanta and Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, 20. (Manchester Evening News)

Barcelona and Spain forward Ansu Fati, 20, is at odds with his agent Jorge Mendes and does not want to leave Barcelona for Wolves in a swap deal with Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 26. (Sport - in Spanish)

Wednesday 14 June 2023 07:48, UK



THE GUARDIAN
Romelu Lukaku has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Al Hilal, with Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez also being targeted by clubs in Saudi Arabia.
Ukraine's FA has called on UEFA to investigate footage of a Manchester City fan at the Champions League final in Istanbul who appears to have been hit by an official trying to confiscate the Ukrainian flag he had brought to the stadium.


THE SUN
Jorge Mendes is getting desperate in his attempts to offload Ruben Neves.
Manchester United's first transfer of the summer has been "confirmed" with Min-Jae Kim set to sign.
Leicester have joined the race for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates.
Reports in Spain have suggested Real Madrid will not be able to financially justify signing either Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane this summer and will instead seek to sign former Stoke and Newcastle striker Joselu as a cheaper fix.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope thinks it is unlikely Harry Kane would leave the Premier League this summer amid rumours linking the forward to PSG

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United remain interested in signing David Raya this summer, even though Tottenham are leading the race for the Brentford goalkeeper.
The £2.3bn from the sale of Chelsea which was pledged to Ukraine war victims is in limbo amid European Union demands about how the money should be spent.
Arsenal are seeking buyers for Nicolas Pepe and have no plans to reintegrate the club-record signing into their first-team squad ahead of next season.
West Ham's search for fresh midfield help could lead them to a bid for Valencia's Yunus Musah, according to reports in Spain, with the US international available for around £21m.
Justin Langer believes Australia must keep Ben Stokes quiet with both bat and ball to create a "ripple effect" through the England team and win them the Ashes on away soil for the first time since 2001.
Extra security will be on display at Edgbaston to protect England and Australia players amid threats that the first Ashes Test will be targeted by eco-protestors.

THE TIMES
The bitterness between Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe shows no sign of slowing down with Mbappe's wish to leave as a free agent at the end of 2023/24 highly unlikely to be allowed by a club ready to cash in on one of their final remaining superstars.


THE INDEPENDENT
Under-fire PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan has handed over day-to-day operations to chief operating officer Ron Price and executive vice-president Tyler Dennis while he is "recuperating from a medical situation".

DAILY EXPRESS
AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has reportedly decided he does not want to join Chelsea this summer as he wants to play Champions League football.
The share price increase reacting to reports out of Qatar that Sheikh Jassim's bid for Manchester United had succeeded could ironically play against him, with the Glazer family swayed towards the INEOS bid as it offers them a position as minority stakeholders.
Galatasaray boss Okan Buruk has confirmed his club wants to sign "a lot of" Chelsea players this summer, with reports in Turkey suggesting Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic are two of those targets.
The Jacksonville Jaguars could end up playing home games at the Daytona International Speedway when TIAA Bank Field is being renovated, a $2bn project that could take up to four years.

DAILY MAIL
Exciting Atalanta youngster Rasmus Hojlund could soon be the answer to Manchester United's striker problems thanks to the persuasive influence of Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen.
Wilfried Zaha wants to join a Champions League club this summer despite being offered "generational wealth" from the Middle East.

Aston Villa officials were in Spain on Tuesday hoping to close a deal for Sevilla's transfer chief Monchi.
Sunderland are close to agreeing a fee of around £1.5m plus add-ons for Birmingham midfielder Jobe Bellingham.
Tyrone Mings has admitted he deserved to be sidelined from Gareth Southgate's England plans for 15 months because he was "coasting", but says he returns to the squad as a better player.
Denzel Dumfries says he is staying at Inter Milan despite interest from multiple clubs around Europe.
Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has been recommended to RB Leipzig by his Sweden team-mate Emil Forsberg.
Southampton's Ageas Bowl will host an Ashes Test in 2027 as part of the new staging agreement for future international fixtures.

DAILY MIRROR
Newcastle have been urged to sign former Liverpool star Sadio Mane this summer to "take them to the next level" ahead of their Champions League return.
Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets could be joining their former Barcelona team-mate Lionel Messi at Inter Miami later this summer.
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has backed "little brother" Khephren Thuram to join him at Anfield and says he will help him settle in England if the highly-rated Nice midfielder signs.
Miguel Angel Ramirez, Moises Caicedo’s manager at Independiente del Valle, believes the Brighton midfielder is worth his reported valuation of £70m

DAILY STAR
Nani responded with a wry smile and "you never know" when he was urged to become Wrexham's next signing by goalkeeper Ben Foster in the wake of their appearance together at Sunday's Soccer Aid.

SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of agreeing a sensational return as Celtic manager.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has heaped praise on Ange Postecoglou and admits his former boss has left him dreaming of a "higher stage".
Playmaker Malik Tillman has labelled his loan switch from Bayern Munich to Rangers as the "best decision" of his career, with a permanent transfer still up in the air.
Rangers are facing plenty of competition for the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, although they hope to be in pole position and are already in talks, according to reports.



Manchester United are willing to sell England winger Jadon Sancho, but while Aston Villa are keen on the 23-year-old, they do not want to pay the £60m asking price. (Football Transfers)

Manchester United will lead the race to sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, from Paris St-Germain if the Premier League club is taken over by Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani. (Metro)

Chelsea are also expected to register an interest in Mbappe after the striker told PSG he did not want to extend his contract with them beyond 2024. (Times - subscription required)

Real Madrid are also keen on signing Mbappe this summer, which will improve Tottenham's chances of keeping England forward Harry Kane, 29, who has also been linked with the Spanish club. (Mail)

However, Kane's representatives have also met PSG officials. (Mirror)

Manchester City are waiting to see whether Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, and Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28, will remain at the club before finalising their summer transfer plans. (MEN)

Barcelona are tracking Villarreal's Spanish midfielder Alex Baena, 21, as an alternative to Gundogan. (ESPN)

Arsenal have no plans to reintegrate £72m club-record signing Nicolas Pepe in their squad and want to offload the 28-year-old Ivory Coast forward this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham will target Valencia's 20-year-old United States midfielder Yunus Musah as a replacement for England international Declan Rice, 24, who is expected to depart. (CBS)

Chelsea's Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, has been offered a deal worth up to £20m a season by Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal. (Guardian)

Aston Villa and Wolves are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach's 22-year-old French midfielder Man Utd Kone, who has also been linked with Liverpool. (Mail)

Tottenham are close to agreeing personal terms with Brentford keeper David Raya, 27, and hope to negotiate a lower fee with the Bees, who want £40m for the Spain international. (Standard)

However, Manchester United could attempt to hijack Tottenham's move for Raya, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to sign a new goalkeeper regardless of whether Spain's David de Gea remains at the club. (Mirror)

Inter Miami face competition from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and clubs in Saudi Arabia for Barcelona and Spain defender Jordi Alba, 34. (ESPN)

Coventry City are interested in Chelsea's 20-year-old English defender Bashir Humphreys. (Standard)

Thursday 15 June 2023 07:28, UK


THE GUARDIAN
Manchester United have ended their interest in signing Harry Kane, feeling the money it will take to lure the Tottenham forward to Old Trafford is unrealistic.
Everton face legal action from Leicester, Leeds, Southampton and Burnley that could run into tens of millions of pounds if they lose their case for an alleged breach of the Premier League's financial fair play rules, which is set to be heard on October 25
West Ham are close to making a decision on whether to appoint Tim Steidten as their new technical director, with the German making a positive impression during talks and meeting David Moyes this week.

THE SUN
Chelsea are ready to name as many as five players in a swap deal for Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic.
Liverpool have seen a reported £51m bid for Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde rejected.
Jorge Mendes has offered Arsenal the chance to sign Ruben Neves.
Tickets for Inter Miami are being sold for £16,000 following the signing of Lionel Messi.
West Ham's hopes of a bidding war for Declan Rice appear to have been thwarted, with Arsenal appearing to be the lone competitors for the England midfielder's signature.
Ipswich and a number of other Championship clubs are keeping tabs on Southend centre-back Ollie Kensdale, who is being dubbed "the new John Stones".
Evander Holyfield is open to an exhibition match against Tyson Fury.
Rickie Fowler exclusively reveals to Sky Sports News he is looking to become an investor in Leeds amid the 49ers takeover

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham could take advantage of Chelsea's need to offload homegrown talent by moving for Conor Gallagher this summer.
Tottenham striker Richarlison has admitted he dreams of playing for Real Madrid during his career while speaking ahead of Brazil's upcoming internationals taking place in Spain.
Sir Dave Brailsford has taken a step back from his day-to-day responsibilities with Nice to concentrate on the INEOS-backed bid to buy Manchester United.

THE TIMES
PGA Tour players who stayed loyal and turned down offers from LIV Golf are set to be compensated by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.
The Daily Mail's Craig Hope thinks it is unlikely Harry Kane would leave the Premier League this summer amid rumours linking the forward to PSG

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Brentford have seen a record £30m bid for Nottingham Forest forward Brennan Johnson rejected by their Premier League rivals.
The British Horseracing Authority has rejected an offer from Animal Rising that would have brought an end to their racecourse protests in exchange for them being granted a televised debate.

DAILY MAIL
Emile Smith Rowe is set to stay at Arsenal this summer, with the English midfielder assured he is part of Mikel Arteta's plans.
As well as ending their interest in Harry Kane, Manchester United are likely to be priced out of making an approach for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen as they feel they will not be able to negotiate a reasonable deal with the Serie A club's hard-line owner Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Steven Gerrard will try to tempt Philippe Coutinho to join him in Saudi Arabia if he is confirmed as the new manager of Al Ettifaq.
Pep Guardiola has gifted his six-figure bonus for winning the Premier League to members of Manchester City's backroom staff, including receptionists and security guards.
FIFA is coming under fresh pressure to reverse its stance on temporary concussion substitutes, with the Concussion In Sports Group set to publish damning findings that their current approach is harmful to footballers and that a break of at least 10-15 minutes is needed to make a proper assessment.
Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira has shown interest in taking over as head coach of the United States men's national team, according to reports in the country.

THE ATHLETIC
Enzo Maresca is emerging as the leading candidate to take over as manager of Leicester.
Ethan Nwaneri, the Arsenal midfielder who became the Premier League's youngest-ever player last season, is considering his future at the club, with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United all showing interest in signing the schoolboy.

THE INDEPENDENT
A new report from Amnesty International has found "patterns of abuses against migrant workers" by one of the security firms used during the Qatar World Cup last year, including them being forced out of the country when the tournament ended, with some not earning enough to cover the cost of the loan required for recruitment costs.


DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has admitted he will push for an exit from Bayern Munich if Thomas Tuchel cannot guarantee him more game time next season.
Anthony Elanga has told Erik ten Hag he is ready should he be called upon amid doubt over his future.
Heung-Min Son has detailed the agonising hernia pain he played through for Tottenham all of last season, with surgery having taken place since the end of the campaign allowing him to be ready to play for South Korea this week.

DAILY STAR
Former Arsenal and Millwall striker Benik Afobe, now playing in the UAE for Hatta, has accused a cleaner of stealing £400,000 worth of jewellery from his mother's house in Hertfordshire.
Celtic fans react to Brendan Rodgers' expected return to the club as Ange Postecoglou's replacement

SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of agreeing a sensational return as Celtic manager.
Hibernian are interested in former St Mirren and Dundee United star Jamie McGrath, whose future at Wigan is unclear.



Manchester United have ended their interest in signing England striker Harry Kane, 29, from Tottenham this summer. (Guardian)

Newcastle United are close to agreeing a £50m deal with Inter Milan for 26-year-old Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella. (Telegraph - subscription)

Arsenal are strong contenders to sign 24-year-old Germany striker Kai Havertz from Chelsea, who want £70m. (Guardian)

Juventus want at least 80m euros (£68m) for 23-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, but Chelsea have offered one of five players in a swap deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Football Italia)

The Chelsea players offered as part of a deal with Juventus include 31-year-old Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, who is also wanted by Inter Milan. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester City will resist loan offers for 20-year-old English midfielder James McAtee. (Mail)

Chelsea are prepared to match any bid Arsenal make for Brighton's 21-year-old Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, while Bayern Munich are considering a move. (Football Insider)

Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, has agreed personal terms with Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Tottenham's reluctance to meet Brentford's asking price of £40m for Raya could open the door for Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription)

Tottenham are interested in Chelsea's 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, who has also been linked with Newcastle. (Football London)

Nottingham Forest have rejected a club-record £30m bid for 22-year-old Wales forward Brennan Johnson from Brentford. (Sky Sports)

Burnley and Bournemouth are the leading contenders to sign Mali striker El Bilal Toure, 21, from Almeria this summer. (Football Insider)

Newcastle have been in contact with Rennes' French midfielder Desire Doue, who turned 18 this month and has attracted attention from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. (inews)

Aston Villa have agreed terms with Sevilla director of football Monchi to become sporting director. (Football Insider)

Birmingham City will receive more than £6m as part of 19-year-old former midfielder Jude Bellingham's move to Real Madrid from Borussia Dortmund. (Times - subscription)

England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 22, is set to stay at Arsenal after being told he is part of their plans next season. (Mail)

Friday 16 June 2023 07:47, UK


THE TIMES
Arsenal will make a second attempt to sign Declan Rice after they had an opening offer for the midfielder rejected and have withdrawn their interest in Moises Caicedo, leaving Chelsea in prime position to sign the Brighton player.
A new owner at Manchester United is unlikely to be in place before the start of the new domestic season.
Leicester are closing in on appointing Enzo Maresca as their new manager after he impressed during talks with the club.
Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes have regained a sense of purpose and direction after their newly upgraded W14 car achieved a double podium finish in the Spanish Grand Prix two weeks ago.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for the signing of the Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana.
Everton fans have vowed to intensify protests against the club's hierarchy unless Bill Kenwright is removed as chairman.
Julen Lopetegui has committed to stay at Wolves next season after further talks with the hierarchy.
Leeds expect to conclude their hunt for a manager next week, with Daniel Farke on a shortlist that also includes Carlos Corberan and Scott Parker.
Lewis Hamilton believes Max Verstappen could eclipse his Formula One record of 103 race wins.
Political opposition to the PGA Tour's merger with the Saudi Arabia-funded LIV Tour is growing in the United States amid signs that powerful congressional interests in Washington are preparing to go into battle with the kingdom over the deal.

THE TELEGRAPH
The battle to sign Declan Rice has exploded with claims that two more “top clubs” are expected to bid for the midfielder in the next 24 hours after an opening offer from Arsenal was rejected.
Manchester United share trading on the New York Stock Exchange was temporarily paused due to “volatility” sparked by speculation that the club’s owners, the Glazer family, are close to a sale decision.
Chelsea are in final negotiations with the online casino Stake over becoming the club’s new front-of-shirt sponsor on an initial one-year deal.
Lee Westwood has vowed never to rejoin the DP World Tour - despite golf’s shock merger with the Saudis - after being barred from this summer’s Senior Open at Royal Porthcawl for not paying fines totalling more than £800,000.

THE SUN
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh bid worth £100m for Declan Rice, after West Ham rejected an initial offer of £90m plus add-ons.
Romeo Lavia could be set for an instant return to the Premier League, with Liverpool and Chelsea targeting the Southampton teenager.

DAILY EXPRESS
Declan Rice has his heart set on a move to Arsenal, despite Manchester City entering the race to sign him.

DAILY MAIL
Tottenham have launched a joint bid for James Maddison and Harvey Barnes following Leicester's relegation from the Premier League.
The Transfer Show team discuss possible destinations for James Maddision, with Newcastle and Tottenham expressing interest in the midfielder
Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Leeds defender Robin Koch.

THE ATHLETIC
Cole Palmer will be allowed to leave Manchester City on loan this summer.
Norwich are set to complete the signing of young Bromley defender Kellen Fisher.
Gregg Berhalter is set to return as coach of the US men's national team.

DAILY STAR
Ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Kacper Kurylowicz has taken to Twitter in a bid to find a new club.

SCOTTISH SUN
John Kennedy could now stay at Celtic to be a central part of imminent new boss Brendan Rodgers' backroom staff.



Tottenham have submitted a joint £50m bid to Leicester City for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, and 25-year-old England forward Harvey Barnes. (Mail)

Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea could all enter the bidding war for West Ham's 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice after Arsenal's initial £90m bid was turned down. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal will make an improved offer for Rice of £100m. (Mail)

Arsenal are continuing to prioritise a deal for Rice and have therefore pulled out of the race to sign 21-year-old Brighton and Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo. (Times - subscription required)

Caicedo has decided to join Chelsea, with the final negotiations now taking place. (Sky Sport Germany)

Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24, has agreed personal terms with Arsenal, who are yet to finalise a deal with the Blues. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea face competition from Manchester United for the signing of Inter Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, although United have also shortlisted Porto's Portugal keeper Diogo Costa, 23. (Guardian)

Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez, 25, wants to join Chelsea. (Football Insider)

Newcastle United remain in pole position to sign Scotland full-back Kieran Tierney, 26, with Arsenal braced for bids in the next couple of weeks. (Football Insider)

Brentford will sign Romeo Beckham from Inter Miami on a permanent one-year deal, with the 20-year-old set to continue playing for the Bees' B-team after a six-month loan deal. (Sky Sports)

Atalanta will demand a figure "well in advance" of their club transfer record of £45m for Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, with Manchester United and Chelsea interested in the 20-year-old. (Mail)

Liverpool are interested in Paris St-Germain's 17-year-old French midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, who is also admired by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola and could be targeted in a swap deal for Portugal forward Bernardo Silva, 28. (RMC Sport, in French)

Arsenal remain in the race to sign Ilkay Gundogan this summer but the 32-year-old's former club Borussia Dortmund have withdrawn their interest in the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City this summer. (Bild, in German - subscription required)

Bayern Munich are leading candidates to sign Napoli's 26-year-old South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, who has also been linked with Manchester United. (Sky Sports)

Saudi club Al-Tawoon has offered 30-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata 50m euros per year (£42.8m) to join them from Atletico Madrid. (Sport, in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund have joined Liverpool, Aston Villa and Burnley in the hunt to sign Japan striker Keito Nakamura, 22, from Austrian side LASK. (Mail)

Luton Town have made a move to sign Dutch winger Tahith Chong, 23, from Birmingham City this summer. (Football Insider)

Manchester City assistant coach Enzo Maresca is being linked with the vacant Leicester City manager's job. (Athletic - subscription required)

Saturday 17 June 2023 07:41, UK


THE SUN
Manchester City are in advanced talks to sign Josko Gvardiol from RB Leipzig in a stunning £85m deal.
Arsenal are leading Manchester United and Newcastle in the bidding war for Bayer Leverkusen star Moussa Diaby.
Manchester United have been offered the chance to sign £80m-rated Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos from Benfica.


DAILY MIRROR
Paris Saint-Germain are prepared to sell Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United this summer should the Qatari-backed Sheikh Jassim takeover bid at Old Trafford prove successful.
Tyson Fury has confirmed that he is in talks with the UFC for a unique "hybrid fight" with their legendary heavyweight champion Jon Jones after the pair's back-and-forth.

THE GUARDIAN
The PGA Tour remains comfortable it can see off any US justice department investigation into the controversial alliance with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund as pressure from US senators over the deal intensifies.

DAILY EXPRESS
West Ham United have told Roma that Gianluca Scamacca will not be allowed to leave the club on loan this summer.
Bayern Munich winger Sadio Mane has hinted at a possible move to Newcastle as he continues to be linked with a return to the Premier League this summer.

THE TIMES
Chelsea are expecting Manchester United to submit an improved offer for Mason Mount next week.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea have turned down an opening bid from Arsenal for Kai Havertz but talks are continuing and the forward is keen on a move.
Daniel Farke is among the candidates for the Leeds job as they step up their search for the manager to lead their Championship promotion campaign next season.
Lee Westwood has vowed never to rejoin the DP World Tour - despite golf's shock merger with the Saudis - after being barred from this summer's Senior Open at Royal Porthcawl

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal want to sign Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia but face competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for the 19-year-old.
Ruben Selles is in talks with Reading over becoming their next manager.


THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid are close to signing former Newcastle United and Stoke City striker Joselu from Espanyol.
Kyle Walker is in talks to leave Manchester City for Bayern Munich.
Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson who has a release clause of £29.8m.
Chelsea forward, Armando Broja, who suffered an ACL injury in a mid-season friendly in December is due to start training again with the club's under-21 side when they return on June 21.
Brighton's Jeremy Sarmiento is to sign a new five-year deal with the south-coast club.

DAILY STAR
Sheffield United bosses are in advanced talks with a Saudi consortium about a possible £140m takeover of the Premier League club.
Former Arsenal and Millwall striker Benik Afobe, now playing in the UAE for Hatta, has accused a cleaner of stealing £400,000 worth of jewellery from his mother's house in Hertfordshire.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United have begun talks with Manchester City in an attempt to sign Jack and Tyler Fletcher, the 16-year-old twin sons of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who is technical director at Old Trafford.

SCOTTISH SUN
Alfredo Morelos agent has revealed that the former Rangers star has been involved in transfer negotiations with Russian giants Spartak Moscow.
Former Celtic defender Moritz Jenz has completed an £8.5million switch to Wolfsburg from Lorient.


Bayern Munich are discussing a move for Manchester City and England full-back Kyle Walker, 33. (Mail)

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with Villarreal's Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 21, who has a release clause of 35m euros (£29.8m). (The Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United are being offered the chance to sign £80m-rated Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, 21, from Benfica. (Sun)

Chelsea have turned down an opening bid from Arsenal for Kai Havertz but talks are continuing and the Germany forward, 24, is keen on a move. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Bayern Munich have now joined Arsenal in the race to sign Havertz. (Sky Sport Germany)

Paris St-Germain will not be hiring former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann as their new manager after both parties decided to call off the move. (L'Equipe - in French)

Arsenal are looking at a move for Southampton midfielder Romeo Lavia but face competition from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United for the 19-year-old Belgium international. (Mail)

Barcelona have made Ilkay Gundogan, 32, their priority signing for this summer and have stepped up their pursuit of the Germany midfielder, who is out of contract at Manchester City, by offering him an improved three-year deal. (Athletic - subscription required)

David de Gea, 31, looks set to leave Manchester United in the summer, with the Spanish goalkeeper's contract talks at Old Trafford "looking bleak". (Mirror)

Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski, 23, will turn his loan move from Juventus to Tottenham into a permanent transfer after the two clubs agreed a fee of £25.6m. (90min)

Manchester City are on the brink of completing a deal worth about £34m to sign Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29, from Chelsea. (ESPN)


Brighton are looking for a fee of £100m from Chelsea for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea have almost reached an agreement on personal terms with Caicedo. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Bernardo Silva and have opened talks with the Portugal winger's agent, but Manchester City do not want to sell the 28-year-old. (Nicolo Schira)

Spain international Martin Zubimendi is top of Barcelona manager Xavi's list of targets for the defensive midfield position in his side, with the 24-year-old having a release clause of 60m euros at Real Sociedad. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr are ready to make a considerable offer to Chelsea's Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Juventus are in talks with Leicester City about signing defender Timothy Castagne from the Foxes, who want £15m for the 27-year-old Belgium international. (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)

Former Norwich City boss Daniel Farke is one of the candidates to take over as the new manager of Leeds United following their relegation to the Championship. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester United and Tottenham are among the teams to have held talks with the representatives of Leeds United's Germany centre-back Robin Koch, 26. (90min)

Fulham's English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, is among the potential targets being considered by Tottenham. (Sky Sports)

West Ham have submitted a loan offer for Liverpool's Fabio Carvalho, 20, while Brentford and Burnley have also made enquiries about a temporary deal for the Portugal Under-21s winger. (Football Insider)

Manchester United have begun talks with Manchester City in an attempt to sign Jack and Tyler Fletcher, the 16-year-old twin sons of former United midfielder Darren Fletcher, who is technical director at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)

Sunday 18 June 2023 07:30, UK


THE SUN ON SUNDAY
A sensational report has claimed that Paris Saint-Germain have held talks with Arsenal's Mikel Arteta over becoming their new manager.
Marcus Rashford will become Manchester United's top earner with a new £375,000-a-week deal.
Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea flop Marc Cucurella, according to reports.
Relegated Southampton are demanding £15m for Nathan Tella.
Everton and Marseille look set to battle it out for Sheffield United star Iliman Ndiaye.


SUNDAY MIRROR
England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford remains a leading candidate to replace David de Gea at Old Trafford, with Manchester United readying a £45m bid.
Cody Gakpo now considers himself to be a centre-forward - and that could be bad news for Liverpool's £85m Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez.
Bayern Munich have issued a hands-off warning to Barcelona and Man City as the duo eye a move for Joshua Kimmich.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Arsenal are said to be 'very confident' that they will complete the signings of Kai Havertz and Declan Rice this summer. The Gunners are in the advanced stages of negotiations with both players and remain strong favourites to snap up their top priority targets.
James Maddison is reportedly open to joining either Tottenham or Newcastle this summer as he looks to secure Premier League football next season following Leicester City's relegation to the Championship.
Liverpool have five midfield stars on their shortlist as new transfer chief Jorg Schmadtke is hoping to land his first signing since moving to Anfield.
The Transfer Show team discuss possible destinations for James Maddision, with Newcastle and Tottenham expressing interest in the midfielder

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are expected to make an improved £50m offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount this week.
The £2.3billion proceeds from the sale of Chelsea more than a year ago may not reach victims of Russia's war on Ukraine this year, or perhaps at all, with Roman Abramovich reluctant to sign off the funds.
Man Utd and Man City both have an astonishing 120,000 fans on their season ticket waiting lists.
Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga is a target for Burnley.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea are preparing to pay around £30m to secure the signing of Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson, with the deal advancing quickly.
A "world-changing" Ukraine aid foundation left in limbo over £2.3bn of frozen funds from the sale of Chelsea FC is calling on ministers to stand up to the EU over the delays.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Conor Benn and Chris Eubank Jr are closing in on a deal for a Middle East showdown.

THE OBSERVER
Chelsea will step up their attempts to sign the Brighton midfielder Moisés Caicedo and the Villarreal striker Nicolas Jackson this week.
Miguel Angel Ramirez, Moises Caicedo’s manager at Independiente del Valle, believes the Brighton midfielder is well worth his reported valuation of £70m

THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Brendan Rodgers is in line to finally be confirmed as the new Celtic boss on Monday.

SUNDAY MAIL
Mo Elyounoussi has opened the door to a Celtic return as he talked up the arrival of Brendan Rodgers.



Manchester United are preparing a £45m bid for Everton's England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29. (Star Sunday)

Manchester United are expected to increase their bid for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount to £50m, having had an initial £40m offer for the England international rejected. (Mail on Sunday)

Chelsea have asked Inter Milan if they would include Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26, in a swap deal that would see Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, make a permanent move to Italy. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Newcastle United have added Chelsea's Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 24, to their list of summer transfer targets. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea may offer England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, to Brighton as part of a deal to sign Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo, 21. (Observer)

Liverpool and Chelsea have inquired about Celta Vigo's 21-year-old Spanish midfielder Gabri Veiga. (Fabrizio Romano)

Al-Hilal have agreed personal terms with Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 31, over a potential move from Chelsea. (Ekrem Konur)

Chelsea are also looking to sell Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 33, Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, and Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, 31, to Saudi clubs. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain have spoken to Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta about becoming their new coach, with talks having broken down with former Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann. (RMC Sport - in French)

PSG also have former Spain boss Luis Enrique, Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso and Bologna manager Thiago Motta among their candidates to replace current boss Christophe Galtier. (L'Equipe, via Get French Football News)

Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, has agreed personal terms with Tottenham. (Fabrizio Romano)

Raya, whose deal with Brentford runs out next summer, says the Bees "are asking for a lot of money" for him and "that could make clubs not want to buy me". (Times - subscription required)

Liverpool are interested in Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, who has voiced his discontent at his lack of playing time at Bayern Munich last season. (Bild - in German)

West Ham have launched an enquiry for Everton's 20-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite. (Football Insider)

Real Betis want to agree a permanent deal for Spanish forward Ayoze Perez, 29, who joined on loan from Leicester City in January. (AS - in Spanish)

Real Betis are also interested in signing Manchester United's 29-year-old Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, who spent last season on loan at Marseille. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Spain midfielder Marc Roca is set to leave Leeds United to join Real Betis on a season-long loan. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich say they have no intention of selling Joshua Kimmich and criticised Barcelona for 'flirting' with the Germany midfielder, 28. (Sky Sport Germany, via Goal)

Barcelona coach Xavi is interested in a deal that would see Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 26, join Inter Milan, with Croatia midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, 30, heading in the other direction. (Sport - in Spanish)

After terminating his contract at Real Madrid, former Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 32, is considering a return to his homeland to play alongside his younger brother Kylian at RWD Molenbeek. (Sacha Tavolieri)

Jordi Alba has agreed a contract with Inter Miami after leaving Barcelona but the Spain full-back, 34, still has offers from Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan and the Saudi league. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Monday 19 June 2023 07:02, UK


THE SUN
Erik ten Hag is angry that his plans to sign Declan Rice are being foiled by Manchester United's takeover saga.
Alexis Sanchez reportedly called Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta "begging" for a return to the Emirates.
Newcastle look ready to make a surprise bid for West Brom keeper Josh Griffiths.
Luton have turned to Blackburn's Belgian keeper Thomas Kaminski - after snubbing the chance to sign promotion hero Ethan Horvath.
Arsenal are confident of wrapping up a £60m deal for Kai Havertz, despite late interest from Bayarn Munich.
Jude Bellingham has hired Lewis Maddison, Wembley's player relations lead, to help look after things away from the pitch in Spain, after sealing a move to Real Madrid last week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal are willing to cash in on Thomas Partey this summer as part of an overhaul of their midfield which is also expected to see Granit Xhaka leave the club.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has admitted his new midfield role could be his best way to become an England regular.

DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire has been warned he is facing a new threat to his England place by Gareth Southgate.
Arsenal are closing in on a deal for Chelsea striker Kai Havertz - but the fee is still a stumbling block.
Manchester City's Champions League triumph means six-time Euro kings Liverpool will miss the proposed inaugural 32-team Club World Cup.
Newcastle have added Chelsea's Spanish defender Marc Cucurella to their list of summer transfer targets as they plan for the Champions League.
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani is willing to welcome Ole Gunnar Solskjaer back to Manchester United if his takeover bid is successful.

THE GUARDIAN
Luke Shaw has joked has used England's end-of-season camp as an opportunity to try and convince some of his international team-mates their futures at club level lie with Manchester United.
Luis Enrique is in advanced talks with PSG about taking over as their new manager.
Swansea are progressing with talks for Michael Duff to become their new manager.

THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid's proposed signing of Joselu from Espanyol will be an initial loan move with an option to buy.
Sunderland have confirmed they have signed Hemir Silva Semedo on a five-year contract from Benfica.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal have yet to submit their second bid for Declan Rice with West Ham waiting on their new-and-improved offer.
Chelsea will discuss the structure of a £30m deal for Villarreal forward Nicolas Jackson this week.
The Brazilian Football Association are reportedly confident Carlo Ancelotti will become their next permanent boss, with the organisation prepared to wait until next year for the Italian to leave Real Madrid.
Manchester United will make an improved £50m offer for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
Crystal Palace have stepped up their interest in Torino centre back Perr Schuurs.
The Premier League has blocked Chelsea's shirt sponsorship deal with streaming service Paramount Plus.

SCOTTISH SUN
Bayern Munich have rejected the previously agreed option Rangers had to land midfielder Milk Tillman, according to reports in Germany.
Rangers are set to face competition from a Serie A club in their hunt for Cyriel Dessers.
Liverpool's young Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg has caught the eye of Jurgen Klopp's old German club Mainz.
Brendan Rodgers in line to finally be confirmed as new Celtic boss on Monday.


Arsenal are willing to sell Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, this summer as part of an overhaul of their midfield. (Telegraph)

Chelsea will step up talks for Ecuador midfielder Moises Caicedo after a £60m offer was rejected by Brighton, who are seeking more than £80m for the 21-year-old. (Mail)

Chelsea's Kai Havertz, 24, is set to seal a move to Arsenal, with Bayern Munich having left their approach for the Germany forward too late. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, says he will stay at Paris St-Germain next season and decide his future in 2024 when his contract is due to expire. (Telefoot, via 90min)

Real Madrid say they will announce the signing of Spain striker Joselu, 33, from Espanyol this week and rule out a move for Mbappe this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

West Ham are preparing their first approach for Fulham's Joao Palhinha as they see the Portugal midfielder, 27, as a potential replacement for Declan Rice. (Fabrizio Romano)

Gianluca Scamacca has agreed terms with Roma, with West Ham willing to let the Italy striker, 24, leave on loan or a loan-to-buy deal. (Football Insider)

Bayern Munich are in advanced negotiations to sign England defender Kyle Walker, 33, from Manchester City on a permanent deal. (Sky Sports)

Monaco's France defender Axel Disasi, 25, remains a firm target for Manchester United as South Korea defender Kim Min-jae, 26, looks set to join Bayern from Napoli. (Fabrizio Romano)

Former Barcelona and Spain coach Luis Enrique is expected to be the next manager of Paris St-Germain. (L'Equipe - in French)

Chelsea and Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech is in talks to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr this summer, with the 30-year-old keen to play with Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 38. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea remain interested in signing Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, from Napoli, despite closing in on an agreement with Villarreal to sign Senegal striker Nicolas Jackson, 21. (90min)

Newcastle United are set to turn their attention to Nice's France midfielder Khephren Thuram, 22, after being frustrated in their pursuit of Inter Milan's Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. (Football Insider)

Newcastle look ready to make a surprise bid for West Bromwich Albion's English goalkeeper Josh Griffiths, 21. (Sun)

Borussia Dortmund's French defender Soumaila Coulibaly, 19, is in advanced discussions over a loan move to Burnley. (L'Equipe - in French)

Burnley will switch their sights to Antwerp's French goalkeeper Jean Butez, 28, if they miss out on Anderlecht's Dutch stopper Bart Verbruggen, 20. (Sun)

Luton Town are interested in signing Morocco striker Ryan Mmaee, 25, from Ferencvaros. (Football Insider)

Luton are also keen to sign Blackburn Rover's Belgian keeper Thomas Kaminski, 30, who is valued at around £6m. (Sun)

PSG are continuing negotiations with Real Mallorca over signing South Korea attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in, 22. (Marca - in Spanish)

Barcelona have agreed to sign Brazil forward Vitor Roque, 18, from Athletico Paranaense on a five-year deal. (Sport - in Spanish)

After leaving Barca this summer, ex-Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34, is close to signing a deal to follow former team-mate Lionel Messi to Inter Miami. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Atletico Madrid's France forward Antoine Griezmann, 32, says it is his dream to one day join a Major League Soccer club. (Goal)

Tuesday 20 June 2023 07:23, UK



THE ATHLETIC
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has received a lucrative opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League.
Arsenal have made an opening £30m offer for Ajax defender Jurrien Timber.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Pep Guardiola has ruled out Manchester City moving for Kylian Mbappe and admitted it is clear where the France striker wants to go.
Marcus Rashford is close to signing a new contract with Manchester United in a boost for manager Erik ten Hag.
Representatives of the Saudi Pro League are in London this week in a bid to clinch agreements for a host of Chelsea players.
A Premier League club executive has been questioned under caution over a historical allegation of rape.
European Rivals of Chelsea and Wolves are calling for fair market investigations into Saudi Arabia's dramatic haul of big-money signings.

ESPN
Al Ittihad are ready to move for Tottenham forward Heung-Min Son with an opening bid in the region of £51m plus bonuses.


DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag wants Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana to replace David De Gea.
Marcus Rashford is close to agreeing a new contract extension with Manchester United worth nearly £100m.
Gary O'Neil learned he was being sacked as Bournemouth head coach in a 6am phone call on Monday.
Fulham defender Issa Diop has been released without charge after being arrested in France following an accusation of 'making death threats' towards his ex-partner in a row over 'divorce payments'.
Former Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann has been charged with property damage after allegedly taking a chainsaw to a neighbour's property, according to reports in Germany.
England leg spinner Matt Parkinson will quit Lancashire at the end of the season after signing a three-year deal with Kent.
Arsenal starlet Folarin Balogun has told Mikel Arteta to play him or sell him.


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are 'waiting for the right time' to make a bid for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, according to reports in Italy.
Bayern Munich could be set to beat Liverpool to the signing of Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa this summer.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has received the green light to make Bayern Munich midfielder Ryan Gravenberch his next summer signing.
Maurits Kjaergaard has said he's "happy to hear" of Manchester United's interest following an impressive campaign with Red Bull Salzburg - but insists he has no intention of making such a move at this stage of his career.
Former Real Madrid winger Eden Hazard has shut down rumours of retirement after becoming a free agent.
Bournemouth are on the verge of signing Justin Kluivert from Roma.
Brighton looks set to beat Burnley to high-rated Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

THE GUARDIAN
Thibaut Courtois asked not to travel with Belgium for Tuesday's Euro 2024 qualifier in Estonia, telling coach Domenico Tedesco he did not feel respected within the team.
West Ham are set to lose out to Borussia Dortmund in the race to sign Ajax's Edson Alvarez and are planning to press ahead with a move for Fulham's Joao Palhinha.


DAILY MAIL
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is pushing to leave Chelsea on his terms with the striker not keen on a move to Saudi Arabia.
Tottenham may be ready to cut ties with midfielder Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg.
Brighton have joined the list of clubs weighing up a £25m bid for Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams.
Jordan Pickford is content at Everton and has not received any enquiry from Manchester United.
Manchester United will have to choose between signing a top goalkeeper or striker this summer due to their current budget.
Rob Dorsett looks at who is in the running to sign James Maddison and Harvey Barnes from Leicester this summer but says neither player will be allowed to leave on the cheap
Bournemouth are working on a permanent deal for Southampton defender Jack Stephens.
Trevoh Chalobah has refused to rule out moving to Italy this summer, with the Chelsea defender attracting attention from Inter Milan.
Scott Parker, Daniel Farke and Patrick Vieira remain the leading contenders to become Leeds' new head coach.
Fulham have held urgent talks with Issa Diop's agents after it emerged the defender had been arrested in France.

THE SUN
Former Tottenham defender and current free agent Matt Doherty is in line for a shock move to the Saudi Pro League.
Kyle Walker wants to hear what Manchester City will offer him before committing to a move to Bayern Munich.

Thibaut Courtois has been accused of walking out on Belgium in a bust-up after he was over-looked for the captaincy.
Leeds United want to speak to Patrick Viera over their vacant managerial position.
Ollie Lawrence faces a race to be fit for rugby's World Cup after being injured in training with England last week.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are ready to offer in the region of £7m for Greek striker Tasos Douvikas, according to reports.
Former Rangers and Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has dismissed claims he has agreed a deal to take over as manager at Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq.
Rangers are interested in signing Lyndon Dykes from QPR.

DAILY RECORD
Hearts and Hibs are set to do battle over the transfer of Carlisle man Morgan Feeney.
Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets could be reunited with Lionel Messi again in the MLS.



Paris St-Germain have made Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 29, their top priority this summer after the departure of 35-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi. (Le Parisien - in French)

England defender Kyle Walker, 33, is in talks over a contract extension at Manchester City despite interest from Bayern Munich. (Mail)

Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, has received an offer to join the Saudi Pro League. (Athletic - subscription)

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Ittihad are preparing a £51m offer for Tottenham's 30-year-old South Korea forward Son Heung-min.(ESPN)

West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is ready to agree personal terms and become an Arsenal player this month. (Mail)

Tottenham are favourites to sign Leicester's 26-year-old England midfielder James Maddison, who prefers a move to London over Newcastle.(Northern Echo)

England forward Marcus Rashford, 25, is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract at Manchester United. (Mail)

Germany forward Kai Havertz has no intention of signing a new deal at Chelsea. The 24-year-old is a target for Arsenal. (ESPN)

Arsenal have given Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 30, permission to explore a transfer to the Saudi Pro League. (90min)

England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, 29, is happy at Everton and has not been approached by Manchester United. (Mail)

Napoli hope to agree a contract extension with 24-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen but would consider selling him this summer. (Metro)

Liverpool want to sign Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, from Bayern Munich this summer. (Mirror)

Manchester City and Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 32, says he has been approached by Borussia Dortmund but does not want to return to the Bundesliga. (Goal)

Chelsea are considering whether to trigger the 35m euro (£30m) release clause in the Villarreal contract of 21-year-old Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson. (ESPN)

Bristol City will not be rushed into selling 19-year-old English midfielder Alex Scott, who is a £25m-rated target for Tottenham and Wolves.(BristolLive)

Republic of Ireland defender Matt Doherty, 31, who is a free agent after being released by Atletico Madrid, has been linked with a move to the Saudi Pro League. (Sun)

Brighton are considering a move for Chelsea's 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Football Insider)

West Ham are set to miss out on Ajax's 25-year-old Mexico midfielder Edson Alvarez, but will press ahead with a move for 27-year-old Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Guardian)

Galatasaray want to sign Wolves' 20-year-old Portuguesestriker Fabio Silva, who spent last season on loan at Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven. (Express & Star)

Brentford are in talks to sign 18-year-old Dutch defender Rav van den Berg from PEC Zwolle. (Mail)

Wednesday's Newspapers:

Fulham want to sign Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, from Manchester United. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Everton are interested in a move for Crystal Palace and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 30, if Jordan Pickford leaves the club. (Sun)

Leicester City want more than £50m for England midfielder James Maddison, 26, amid interest from Tottenham and Newcastle. (Sky Sports)

Manchester City are close to agreeing personal terms with RB Leipzig's 21-year-old Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol. (Fabrizio Romano)

City have also submitted a bid of £25m for Chelsea's Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 29. (Athletic - subscription required)

Arsenal have made an improved offer of £60m for Chelsea and Germany forward Kai Havertz, 24. (Mail)

West Ham United are "far from impressed" with the lack of progress in negotiations with Arsenal over a move for England midfielder Declan Rice, 24. (90min)

Arsenal will return with a third offer for Rice, with the Hammers holding out for a minimum £100m fee. (Mail)

Newcastle United have made a bid of about 50m euros (£42.7m) for AC Milan's midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23. (Athletic - subscription required)

Newcastle will also target the signing of 20-year-old German forward Derry Scherhant from Hertha Berlin. (Telegraph - subscription required)

But the Magpies are considering ending their interest in Inter Milan and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 26. (Independent)

Manchester United have also made contact over a potential move for Barella. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mirror)

Manchester United and Newcastle are the latest clubs to show an interest in Gambia Under-20 forward Adama Bojang, 19, who plays for Steve Biko FC. (Guardian)

Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool have all made attempts to sign Real Madrid and Uruguay midfielder Fede Valverde, 24, this summer. (Team Talk)

Arsenal have held talks with Southampton over 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia. (90min)

Chelsea have an opportunity to snatch the signing of Lavia this week as Arsenal are focused on securing a deal for Declan Rice. (Express)

Arsenal could make a move for Amadou Onana, with the 21-year-old Belgium midfielder having said he wants to leave Everton. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain want to offload former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum this summer. The 32-year-old Netherlands international spent last season on loan at Roma. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Fulham want £90m for 27-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha amid interest from West Ham. (Mail)

Leeds United's Dutch winger Crysencio Summerville, 21, is wanted by Everton and Feyenoord this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leeds have ruled out appointing West Brom boss Carlos Corberan as their new manager. (Football Insider)

Former Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is one of the names under consideration for the Leeds job. (Sky Sports)

Palace want 75-year-old Roy Hodgson to stay on as manager. (Guardian)

Wrexham are lining up a move for former Manchester United forward Nick Powell after the 29-year-old's release by Stoke. (Sun)

Thursday 22 June 2023 07:44, UK


THE SUN
Frustrated Manchester United have issued Harry Kane an ultimatum to push for a move away from Spurs if he wants to join the club before they give up their chase for the England captain.
Angel Di Maria is set to re-sign for Benfica, 13 years after leaving the Portuguese side for Real Madrid.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are considering rivalling Arsenal's move for Declan Rice by proposing a player-plus-cash deal that could involve Harry Maguire or Scott McTominay.
Chelsea have agreed deals worth £30m for Mateo Kovacic to join Manchester City and £65m for Kai Havertz to join Arsenal, but have knocked back a second bid from Manchester United for Mason Mount.
Enzo Maresca wants Jamie Vardy to stay at Leicester and spearhead the club's attempt to return to the Premier League.
Former Southampton manager Ruben Selles has agreed to take charge of Reading to oversee their attempt to return to the Championship following relegation last season.
A steward was rushed to hospital with head injuries after being kicked by a horse in a freak accident at Royal Ascot on Tuesday.


THE GUARDIAN
West Ham are to push ahead with the appointment of Tim Steidten as their new technical director.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have warned Chelsea they will not be held to ransom over Mason Mount after having a second bid rejected.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are set to complete their swoop for Kai Havertz after agreeing a fee that will guarantee Chelsea a minimum £65m.
West Ham are believed to be interested in exploring a deal that would see Kalvin Phillips move to the London Stadium if Manchester City successfully move for Declan Rice, according to reports.
Jorginho is reportedly determined to stay and fight for his place at Arsenal despite interest from Lazio.
Manchester United and Bayern Munich are reportedly the favourites to sign Randal Kolo Muani this summer.
Patrick Vieira is emerging as a serious contender for the Leeds United head coach vacancy.
Premier League clubs face having their squads raided by the Saudi Pro League, with clubs in Saudi Arabia allowed to sign players until September 20.
Borussia Dortmund have enquired about Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher, but have yet to make a bid.

DAILY MIRROR
Ryan Gravenberch has opened the door to leaving Bayern Munich this summer, potentially sparking Liverpool into action.
Crystal Palace face losing goalkeeper Vicente Guaita this summer amid interest from Valencia.

SCOTTISH SUN
Gavin Strachan has turned down the chance to become Shrewsbury Town boss to stay at Celtic.
Celtic target Odin Thiago Holm is undergoing a medical in London ahead of his transfer to the Hoops, according to a report.

DAILY RECORD
A return to Rangers for fan favourite Joe Aribo is being touted by some fans - with Michael Beale left searching for a Malik Tillman replacement going into the new season.
Ange Postecoglou is set to be handed a nine-figure war chest in his first summer as Tottenham manager.
Cyriel Dessers remains keen on a move to Ibrox and is waiting for Rangers to make another offer.


Newcastle United are closing in on a £60m deal for AC Milan's Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 23. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United have joined Arsenal in wanting to sign 24-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice from West Ham, with the Red Devils considering a player-plus-cash deal involving England defender Harry Maguire, 30, or Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 26. (Telegraph - subscription required)

West Ham are keen on bringing McTominay to the club should Rice leave. (Talksport)

Manchester City are also competing for Rice, with West Ham preferring a deal which would see England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, move to London Stadium. (ESPN)

City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, is nearing a move to Saudi Arabia. (Marca - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich are open to Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 31, leaving the club this summer, with Newcastle United interested. (Bild - in German)

The Magpies also want to sign Ruben Neves, 26, on loan after the Portugal midfielder agreed to join Al Hilal from Wolverhampton Wanderers for £47m this week. (Football Insider)

Tottenham's England striker Harry Kane, 29, is still hopeful of securing a move to Manchester United this summer. (Mirror)

Spurs have verbally agreed a £17.2m deal to sign Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, 26, from Empoli. (Sky Sports)

Napoli have put a 180m euro (£155m) valuation on 24-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, who has been linked with Paris St-Germain. (Le Parisien - in French)

Manchester United and Bayern Munich are favourites to sign Eintracht Frankfurt's France striker Randal Kolo Muani, 24. (L'Equipe - in French)

The Red Devils are considering a move for Inter Milan's Cameroon goalkeeper, Andre Onana, 27. (Sky Sports Italy - in Italian)

Borussia Dortmund have made an enquiry about Chelsea's Conor Gallagher but have yet to make a bid for the 23-year-old England midfielder. (Mail)

Burnley are set to sign Republic of Ireland defender Dara O'Shea, 24, from West Bromwich Albion. (Irish Independent)

Bournemouth are close to completing a £9.5m deal with Roma for Netherlands forward Justin Kluivert, 24. (Talksport)

Brentford are in advanced talks to sign Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins, 22, from Wolves. (Sky Sports)

Bayern Munich's Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, has said he may have to move to secure more playing time, opening the door for Liverpool. (Mirror)

Juventus have offered 28-year-old France midfielder Adrien Rabiot a new deal ahead of his contract expiring in July, but he would prefer a Premier League move, with Manchester United and Newcastle interested. (Foot Mercado - In French)

Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen is a target for Newcastle but the asking price for the 27-year-old Denmark centre-back could be an issue. (Mail)

Italy midfielder Jorginho, 31, wants to stay at Arsenal despite interest from Lazio. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea's Morocco midfielder Hakim Ziyech, 30, is nearing an £8m move to Al-Nassr. (Standard)

Fellow Chelsea midfielder Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22, could also be leaving for Saudi Arabia with two Pro League clubs interested in the England international. (Athletic - subscription required)

West Ham United are on the verge of appointing Tim Steidten, who left Bayer Leverkusen in March, as their new technical director. (Guardian)

Former Southampton interim manager Ruben Selles has agreed to take over as boss of Reading, who were relegated from the Championship last season. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Friday 23 June 2023 07:24, UK



DAILY MAIL
Mohamed Salah could be the next high-profile player to make a move to the Middle East after a Saudi Arabian official urged clubs to go after the Liverpool star.
Al Hilal are pushing hard to convince Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City with eye-watering figures.
West Ham expect Manchester City to make an offer for Declan Rice following Ilkay Gundogan's decision to join Barcelona.
Real Madrid are tracking young Fenerbahce sensation Arda Guler, dubbed the 'Turkish Messi'.
Manchester United have enquired for Declan Rice in recent days with a view to offering £40m plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus with the Arsenal midfielder expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are ready to return with a bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they offload Kai Havertz to Arsenal plus Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia for a combined fee of around £107m.
Marseille are showing interest in Fulham's USA international full-back Antonee Robinson, while the Cottagers are considering a move for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Brighton are among the clubs keen on Leeds United's £25m-rated midfielder Tyler Adams, along with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Everton.

THE INDEPENDENT
Marco Silva is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who are targeting the Fulham manager after their statement capture of Portuguese compatriot Ruben Neves.
Fulham are serious contenders in the race for Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted "not everything was perfect" for supporters at the Champions League final in Istanbul.

THE SUN
Declan Rice is set to become Manchester City's eighth top earner if he completes a move to the Etihad.
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario - and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.
Neymar's father, Neymar de Silva Santos, has been arrested by authorities in Brazil, according to reports, over "environmental crime" after allegedly performing 'banned' work on his son's mansion in Mangaratiba.
Inter Milan could hijack a Premier League transfer for Alex Scott.
Manchester United remain in the driving seat to sign Monaco star Axel Disasi, according to reports, but Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea could look to hijack the deal.
Denis Zakaria has been lined up for an immediate return to the Premier League after West Ham reportedly entered the race to sign him.
Inter Milan have reportedly begun looking for Andre Onana replacements, in a boost to Manchester United.


THE GUARDIAN
Declan Rice remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race to sign the West Ham midfielder.
Manchester United remain confident of signing Mason Mount despite Chelsea rejecting their first two offers for the midfielder.
Chelsea have kickstarted their multi-club project by buying a majority stake in Strasbourg. The deal is a major boost for the Premier League club's owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have been looking for suitable clubs to purchase since last summer.
Carlo Ancelotti, the decorated manager who is suing his former club Everton, held discussions with a controversial Russian oligarch about a series of incentive payments that were dependent on Everton's performance in the Premier League.
Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Leicester City's James Maddison. Newcastle have also shown a strong interest in buying the England attacker this summer, but it is understood their priorities lie elsewhere.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race for Declan Rice and are understood to be readying a formal offer for the West Ham captain.
The Premier League sought written assurances that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was not part of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's takeover of Chelsea.
Aston Villa have been accused of a "tone-deaf" and "dangerous" new shirt sponsorship deal with controversial online betting company BK8.

DAILY STAR
Manchester City will make a £100m bid for Declan Rice in a sensational attempt to hijack his move to Arsenal.
Fans have reacted with outrage after Newcastle were linked with an audacious move for Ruben Neves - following his transfer to Saudi Arabia.

DAILY MIRROR
Aurelien Tchouameni is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer - despite Rio Ferdinand encouraging Manchester United to sign him.
Mason Greenwood has been spotted training with a private coach as Manchester United prepare to make a decision on his future.
Manchester United could get one over Chelsea by signing Moises Caicedo should their talks for Mason Mount break down.
Jurgen Klopp's agent has ruled out the Liverpool boss leaving his current role to replace Hansi Flick as Germany's national team manager.

THE ATHLETIC
Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has quit his position on the UEFA football board.
Edin Dzeko has completed a move to Fenerbahce.
Emmanuel Dennis is highly likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
The Qatari Investment Authority, the country's sovereign wealth fund, is close to buying a stake in Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics.

DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool are prepared to 'put real money on the table' to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window as the race for his signature intensifies.
Arsenal are looking to sell goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson following loan spells in Belgium and Turkey.

THE TIMES
An influx of foreign players to EFL clubs is expected this summer as teams gear up to take advantage of new rules on work permits.
Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was offered the job of England's Test coach last year - ahead of Brendon McCullum.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic chiefs have made initial contact with South Korean side Gangwon regarding winger Yang Hyun-jun, and are scouting Gwangju pair Eom Ji-sung and Jeong Ho-yeon in the K-League.
Japanese right back Riku Handa is being chased by Hearts.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers could face a fight to keep hold of Robby McCrorie this summer.
Hearts are keen on bringing ex-Jambo Andy Webster back to Tynecastle as Academy Director.



England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race and the Treble winners also being able to meet the £100m asking price. (Guardian)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta believes England midfielder Declan Rice, 24, is the club's future captain and the Gunners are preparing a third offer closer to West Ham's demands. (Mail)

Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah, 31, is the next marquee signing being targeted by the Saudi Pro League after the arrivals of Karim Benzema and N'Golo Kante. (Four Four Two)

Jurgen Klopp's agent has ruled out the Liverpool head coach leaving Anfield to replace Hansi Flick as Germany's national team boss. (Bild, via Mirror)

AC Milan are hoping to beat arch-rivals Inter to the signing of Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, despite the Belgium forward spending last season on loan with the Champions League finalists. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester United have found a middle ground with Chelsea over a deal for England midfielder Mason Mount, with the 24-year-old close to a £60m move. (Mirror)

Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners to sign Leicester City and England midfielder James Maddison, 26. (Guardian)

Bayern Munich are willing to offer a two-year deal to Manchester City and England right-back Kyle Walker, 33. (Bild - in German)

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is open to a move to Juventus, who have a three-year contract ready for the 30-year-old Ghana international. (Sky Sports Italia)

Fulham are leading the race for Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, with the 28-year-old open to a move to Craven Cottage following Saints' relegation from the Premier League. (Independent)

Fulham boss Marco Silva is considering a "lucrative offer" to join Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal. (i Sport)

Marseille are interested in Fulham defender Antonee Robinson but face competition from Manchester City, AC Milan and Inter Milan for the 25-year-old United States international. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Chelsea and Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, is a target for Inter Milan.(Sky Sports Italia)

Borussia Dortmund are lining up a shock £13m move for Manchester United and Tunisia playmaker Hannibal Mejbri, 20, who spent last season on loan at Championship side Birmingham. (Manchester Evening News)

The Bundesliga side are also keen on Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer, 21, as Dortmund seek a replacement for Jude Bellingham. (Bild - in German)

Premier League quartet Brentford, Fulham, West Ham and Wolves will rival Sporting Lisbon to sign £25m-rated Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 25, from Championship play-off finalists Coventry City. (Mail)

Manchester United have offered Jose Mourinho's Roma the chance to sign Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26. (Metro)

Roma winger Justin Kluivert, 24, will have a medical with Bournemouth on Friday before the Netherlands international completes a £9.5m move to the Cherries on a five-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus, with the 30-year-old expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia. (Sky Sports Italy - in Italian)

Real Madrid are monitoring Fenerbahce teenager Arda Guler, 18, who has been dubbed the 'Turkish Messi'. (Mail)

Argentina legend Lionel Messi, 35, has told Paris-St Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, he deserves "a real winning project'". (Defensa Central - in Spanish)

France forward Marcus Thuram, 25, has told PSG that he will not be joining them on a free transfer this summer following the expiration of his contract with German side Borussia Monchengladbach.(L'Equipe - in French)

Saturday 24 June 2023 08:34, UK



DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are ready to make a third bid for Declan Rice - and then carry on spending with a move for Romeo Lavia.
Aaron Ramsey has been a serial winner throughout his career - and he believes Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal win trophies again.
Eddie Nketiah is said to be concerned about his Arsenal future - with Kai Havertz on the verge of completing a transfer from Chelsea.
Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a surprise target for Bayern Munich, which could further open the door to Declan Rice moving to Manchester City.
Liverpool are keen on Danish talent Patrick Dorgu, but the Lecce teenager's agent has told him to stay in Italy to gain experience before moving to the Premier League.

DAILY MAIL
West Ham believe Arsenal's third offer for their captain Declan Rice is imminent amid hope the transfer saga is reaching its conclusion.
Daniel Farke has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Leeds United following a meeting on Friday.
Newcastle have joined Marseille in the pursuit of Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, with Manchester City and AC Milan also holding previous interest.
Kevin Pietersen has called on England captain Ben Stokes to press home England's advantage when they have one, and criticised his call to declare their first innings in the narrow Ashes defeat at Edgbaston.
Fabio Carvalho is set to complete a loan move to RB Leipzig next week after Liverpool rejected a £10m offer from the Bundesliga club for a permanent transfer.
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has interest from the Premier League, has changed agents ahead of what could be a busy transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund have rekindled their interest in signing Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga.
Brighton are closing on another permanent transfer with Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen set to complete a move to the Amex.
Fulham have asked about Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos and are also keen on Fiorentina's Brazil defender Igor and centre-back David Hancko, who plays for Feyenoord.
Cardiff City will be able to sign players for fees again in January after their transfer embargo was reduced by one window.
Talks over a potential merger between Welsh regions Cardiff and Ospreys have taken place as British rugby union continues to battle financial hardship.

THE TIMES
Crystal Palace are considering trying to reappoint Roy Hodgson as their manager after deciding against Brendan Rodgers before he took charge of Celtic.
Chelsea remain in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia over deals to sell defender Kalidou Koulibaly, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and winger Hakim Ziyech.
Leeds United will not appoint a new manager until their takeover by San Francisco 49ers Enterprises is completed, although chairman-in-waiting Paraag Marathe has held Zoom calls with 10 candidates already.
Arsenal's supporters trust has called on UEFA to give fans a say in the selection process of venues for club competition finals after criticism over hosting in Istanbul and Prague last season.
Newcastle United are looking into plans which would increase the capacity of St James' Park to 62,000 by redeveloping the East Stand.

THE SUN
Man City are eyeing up a move for Josko Gvardiol if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, according to reports.
Tottenham performance director Gretar Steinsson is set to leave the club just under a year after being appointed.
Marco Silva's head will not be turned by a megabucks offer to manage in Saudi Arabia.
Jonathan David wants to move to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on young MLS goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic,
The Sun's Charlie Wyett believes that Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player 'has his heart set on the club'.
Sandro Tonali will treble his current wage at AC Milan when he completes a move to Newcastle United on a contract worth around £150,000 per week.
Arsenal and Newcastle United are set to step up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi but might have to go beyond £45m for the England international.
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri insists the decision to sack Darren Moore was not down to tension over a lack of signings.
West Ham are not expecting striker Gianluca Scamacca to leave the summer and are confident he will be a part of their pre-season trip to Australia after knee surgery.

THE TELEGRAPH
Tottenham are watching Gleison Bremer's situation at Juventus as they assess centre-back targets to bolster Ange Postecoglou's backline this summer.
Manchester United are not waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved before making a decision on the future of Mason Greenwood.
A lawsuit representing 169 former professional players accused rugby union authorities in the High Court on Friday of an "abject failure" in the sport's management of concussion protocols.
Ben Osborn is close to agreeing a contract extension with Sheffield United, while Jack Robinson and John Fleck are also in talks over fresh terms.
Luton Town are keeping an eye on Blackburn midfielder Lewis Travis as they build a squad for their first season in the Premier League.

DAILY STAR
Jack Grealish may have inadvertently let slip about Declan Rice's transfer destination after he liked a funny video about West Ham and Manchester City on social media.
Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus is thought to earn a good chunk more than the average Women's Super League footballer - despite just walking around in a dinosaur costume.

DAILY EXPRESS
Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams 'absolutely loves' being at Elland Road but could still end up leaving for a Premier League club this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino plans on using Christopher Nkunku alongside a more traditional striker with Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez remaining his number one target to fill the role.
Liverpool appear to be in the market for a right-back this summer and have held initial talks over a deal for Bayern Munich's Benjamin Pavard, according to reports in Germany.
Chelsea's new link with Ligue 1 club Strasbourg could provide them with two cheap signings in striker Habib Diallo and midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Ryan Shawcross has returned to Stoke City to help coach the Championship club's youngsters.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic have agreed a fee with Melbourne City to sign Australian star Marco Tilio as Brendan Rodgers ramped up his Parkhead recruitment drive.
Aziz Behich and Arnaud Djoum could quit Dundee United this summer.

SCOTTISH SUN
Queens Park have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich starlet and former Celtic youngster Barry Hepburn on loan.



Juventus have set a £52m asking price for Federico Chiesa, 25, with Liverpool keen on the Italy forward, who is also attracting interest from Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Aston Villa are also interested in Chiesa. (Birmingham Mail)

Manchester United are pursuing a deal for Cameroon and Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, 27, with Spain's David de Gea, 32 looking increasingly likely to leave Old Trafford this summer. (90min)

United are also looking at Porto and Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa, 23, and Brentford's Spain goalkeeper David Raya, 27, as alternatives to become their new number one. (Sky Sports)

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 27, who is out of favour at Manchester City, has emerged as a target for Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German)

Tottenham are eyeing Juventus and Brazil defender Gleison Bremer, 26, with new manager Ange Postecoglou keen to bolster his backline. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Tottenham also want to sign Fulham's 25-year-old English centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo. (Football Insider)

West Ham believe a third Arsenal offer of around £100m for their captain Declan Rice, 24, is imminent with the transfer saga over the England midfielder close to reaching its conclusion. (Mail)

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 33, expects to be granted a free transfer by Chelsea and has agreed a two-year deal with Inter Milan after rejecting an offer from Bayern Munich. (90min)

Borussia Dortmund could target Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23, as a replacement for Jude Bellingham. (Bild, via Caught Offside)

Villarreal and Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 22, is to have a medical at Chelsea this weekend as he looks to complete his move to Stamford Bridge. (Mail)

Fulham boss Marco Silva, 45, will not have his head turned by a big-money offer to manage in Saudi Arabia with Al Hilal keen on the Portuguese head coach. (Sun)

The Cottagers are also in talks to sign Sevilla's Argentina winger, Lucas Ocampos, 28. (Football Insider)

Crystal Palace are interested in Torino's 23-year-old Dutch defender Perr Schuurs amid interest from Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United for England centre-back Marc Guehi. (Athletic - subscription required)

Palace's Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 30, is attracting the interest of Lazio with his contract set to expire this month (Sky Sports Italia - in Italian)

Arsenal have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, from Championship side Southampton. The teenager was also attracting attention from Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United. (Football Insider)

Newly appointed Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers, is pushing for a deal to be reached for Australia and Melbourne City striker Marco Tilio, 21. (Daily Record)

Fulham want £35m for USA left-back Antonee Robinson, 25, amid interest from Newcastle and Marseille. (Evening Standard)

Manchester United are thinking of giving Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 18, the number seven shirt, which was last worn by Cristiano Ronaldo. (Manchester Evening News)

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery has made Leeds' United States midfielder Tyler Adams, 24, a summer target. (Athletic - subscription required)

Tottenham performance director Gretar Steinsson is set to leave the club just a year after joining. (Mail)

Sunday's newspapers:


THE GUARDIAN

Bayern Munich are stepping up their interest in Mason Mount and attempting to capitalise on Manchester United's struggle to agree a fee with Chelsea for the midfielder.

Tottenham have added Wolfsburg's Micky van de Ven to a shortlist which also includes Edmond Tapsoba of Bayer Leverkusen as they search for a new centre-back.


DAILY MIRROR

Jurgen Klopp is prepared to let Fabio Carvalho leave Liverpool on loan after the youngster faced a challenging first season at Anfield.

Brazil legend Marcelo's son Enzo followed in his father's team-mate's footsteps, performing an elaborate Ronaldo 'Siuuu' celebration at his graduation ceremony!

Liverpool are weighing up a transfer move for Federico Chiesa with Juventus open to selling the Italy international forward this summer.

Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has changed his agent as speculation over a move to Manchester United intensifies.


DAILY MAIL

Southampton are on the brink of signing 19-year-old former Chelsea right-back Derrick Abu.

Saudi Arabia's bid to take over sport has moved on to tennis as the head of the men's tour revealed he held talks with the kingdom's sovereign wealth fund.

Brighton are considering Ajax's Mohammed Kudus as a 'top target this summer'. It comes as the 22-year-old, who joined the Eredivisie side in 2020, will likely leave the club this summer, after rejecting a one-year contract extension with Ajax back in April.

Sandro Tonali is closing in on a £52m switch to Newcastle, with the final details being ironed out over a deal for the AC Milan star.

Manchester City want to bring PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi to the Etihad this summer and are prepared to pay a premium to secure his signature.


THE TIMES

Manchester United are focusing on other midfield targets, with Brighton & Hove Albion's Moises Caicedo top of their list, after reaching an impasse in their attempts to sign Mason Mount.

Manchester City have offered to improve Bernardo Silva's contract in an attempt to convince him to stay at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United are set to move on from their quest to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount after a third bid was rejected.

Newcastle United are looking into the possibility of developing the East Stand as part of a plan to extend the capacity of St James' Park.


THE SUN

Arsenal have slapped a £35m asking price on USA striker Folarin Balogun.

Liverpool have entered the race to sign Celta Vigo's Gabri Veiga, according to reports. The 21-year-old, dubbed "mini-Kaka" has been linked with Chelsea this summer.

Tottenham are interested in West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. They are attempting to overhaul their bloated squad this summer under new boss Ange Postecoglou.

The Sun's Charlie Wyett believes that Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player 'has his heart set on the club'


THE TELEGRAPH

World Rugby hopes to secure agreement to extend the window for Test matches to be played each autumn during key meetings in London next week which could provide the "breakthrough moment" for a new world league competition.

Stuart Pearce believes West Ham United's Declan Rice would find it difficult to turn down Manchester City were the Premier League champions to try to sign him this summer
England's hopes of getting back into the Ashes have been given a major boost with the MCC working on getting more pace into the Lord's pitch


DAILY STAR

Manchester United are reportedly weighing up giving teenager Alejandro Garnacho the famous number seven shirt.

Kevin De Bruyne will miss the start of the new season due to his hamstring injury.

Sandro Tonali reportedly broke down in tears after learning he was being let go by AC Milan. The midfielder is expected to sign a six-year contract with Newcastle and will complete his medical in the next few days.


DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool will reportedly hold a meeting with the agents of Victor Osimhen in the next few days. The three clubs are set to speak to his representatives after it was claimed he has decided on a move to the Premier League.

Liverpool have reportedly held talks with the agents of Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard which could suggest they are in the market for a new right-back this summer.

Mason Mount's camp are in 'disbelief' after Chelsea rejected Manchester United's latest transfer bid, it has been claimed. The Blues turned down an offer worth £55m on Friday. However, there's still hope a deal will be concluded with the 24-year-old eager to leave Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford.

Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks to resolve his club future early next week. The Blues academy product has various offers away from Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his first pre-season at the helm.

Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United may have the ideal investor ready and waiting to pump cash into the club with F1 ownership group Liberty Media insisting they have looked at all Premier League clubs as a potential investment opportunity.


DAILY RECORD

Josh Maja is in demand this summer as he prepares to become a free agent - and Rangers could have the advantage in the signing race.

Brendan Rodgers is adamant Celtic are getting a better manager this time round than the one that won all seven domestic trophies available to him during his previous spell in Scotland.


SCOTTISH SUN

Brendan Rodgers was interviewed for an English Premier League job this summer before being appointed as Celtic boss, according to a report.

Scottish football chief Ian Maxwell has warned the problem that the B-team proposal was meant to solve has not gone away.



Manchester City are considering a bid for Paris St-Germain right-back Achraf Hakimi, 24, and "will not hesitate" to pay a big fee for the Morocco international. (Marca - in Spanish)

Manchester City have agreed personal terms with RB Leipzig's Croatia centre-back Josko Gvardiol, 21. (Fabrizio Romano)

Pep Guardiola's Treble winners have offered to improve the contract of Portugal winger Bernardo Silva in a bid to stop the 28-year-old leaving the club for Saudi Arabia. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

Manchester United are focusing on other midfield targets, with Brighton & Hove Albion's Ecuador international Moises Caicedo, 21, top of their list, after failing to make progress in their attempts to sign Mason Mount. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

United are unhappy with Chelsea after news of their failed bids for England midfielder Mount, 24, was leaked to national newspapers. (Manchester Evening News)

Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea will hold meetings with the agents of Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 24, next week over a potential move to the Premier League. (Express)

Lyon have made Chelsea and the United States winger Christian Pulisic, 24, their top target this summer. (L'Equipe - in French)

Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has asked the club to bid for Barcelona's Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 26, after pulling out of the race to sign England's Declan Rice, 24, from West Ham. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Arsenal have put a £35m price tag on the United States striker Folarin Balogun amid high interest in the 21-year-old. (Sun)

Three Premier League clubs are monitoring Arsenal's English striker Eddie Nketiah, 24, amid the Gunners' imminent signing of Chelsea's 24-year-old Germany forward Kai Havertz. (Mirror)

Brighton have identified Ajax forward Mohammed Kudus, 22, as a top target this summer after the Ghanaian rejected a new contract at the Eredivisie club. (Mail)

Feyenoord's Slovakia centre-half David Hancko, 25, is the subject of interest from Newcastle United who are looking to bolster their defensive options. (Mail)

Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks with Chelsea, with numerous Premier League clubs keeping tabs on the 22-year-old England winger. (Express)

Fulham and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 27, has been identified as a potential option for Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)

Everton are interested in bringing Leeds United's Italy winger Wilfried Gnonto, 19, to Goodison Park this summer. (Football Italia)

Tottenham have named Wolfsburg's Dutch defender Micky van de Ven, 22, on a defensive shortlist that also includes Bayer Leverkusen's 24-year-old Burkino Faso centre-back Edmond Taspoba. (Mail)

Southampton are set to sign former Chelsea defender Derrick Abu, 19, on a free transfer. (Mail)

Serie A side Roma are in advanced talks to sign Leeds United defender Rasmus Kristensen, 25, with manager Jose Mourinho keen on the Denmark international. (Mail)

Manchester United are tracking Serbia goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic, 23, who won the MLS save of the year award last season playing for New England Revolution. (Manchester Evening News)

Sheffield United are willing to sell Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye, 23, to fellow Premier League side Everton this summer. (Football Insider)

Monday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR


Manchester United are baulking at the £80m-plus price tag Eintracht Frankfurt have put on striker Randal Kolo Muani.

Andre Onana is expected to leave Inter Milan this summer as Manchester United contemplate an offer.

Manchester United will allow 11 players to leave the club this summer as Erik ten Hag seeks to raise over £100m in transfer fees to help transform his squad.

Manchester City have lodged a world-record transfer bid for RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol.

Allianz wants to add Stamford Bridge to their group of football stadiums and is interested in securing a long-term deal with Chelsea.


THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have made contact with Adrien Rabiot's representatives over a proposed move to the club after his Juventus contract expires at the end of June.

Nicolas Jackson has completed his medical at Chelsea ahead of a proposed move from Villarreal.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United's £55m offer for Mason Mount remains on the table but the club feels there is no need to enter into face-to-face talks with Chelsea after hitting an impasse.

Wolves' technical advisor Fran Garagarza is departing the club to join Espanyol as sporting director.

England have been fired an Ashes warning as Australia dangermen Steve Smith and Marnus Labuschagne undertook extra batting sessions at Lord's to recover from their first Test no-shows.


ESPN

Lionel Messi has said he experienced a "fracture" with a section of Paris Saint-Germain supporters during his two-year spell at the club.

DAILY EXPRESS

Newcastle are still willing to hijack Tottenham's move for James Maddison, according to reports.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits he would be open to managing in Spain in the future.

DAILY STAR

Arsenal are ready to spend over £200m this summer to try and take the fight to Premier League champions Manchester City next season.

Alexis Mac Allister says he turned down the chance to wear Liverpool's iconic No 8 shirt as it carries too much historical significance.


THE SUN

Juventus are preparing to offer midfielder Arthur Melo to Arsenal as part of a swap deal for Thomas Partey.

DAILY MAIL

Kepa Arrizabalaga has no intention of leaving Chelsea and wants to bounce back from difficulties endured in the past seasons to become the club's long-term No 1.

Bournemouth have reportedly joined the race to sign Peterborough defender Ronnie Edwards this summer.

Zinedine Zidane has said he hopes to return to management in the near future.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are confident they will secure Senegalese international striker Abdallah Sima on a season-long loan deal this week.



Manchester City have tabled a bid of 90m euros (£77m) for RB Leipzig's Josko Gvardiol, 21, with the Croatia defender described as Pep Guardiola's "dream player". (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

Villarreal's Senegal forward Nicolas Jackson, 22, is set to seal a 35m euro (£30m) move to Chelsea after completing a medical at the club on Sunday. (Athletic - subscription required)

Mikel Arteta says he is happy at Arsenal and has played down reports linking him with Paris St-Germain. (Marca - in Spanish)

Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal want to sign Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 26, from Everton, with negotiations planned for next week. (Mail)

Colombia centre-back Yerry Mina, 28, who is a free agent after leaving Everton at the end of the season, looks set to sign for Fulham. (Sun)

Al-Nassr are hoping to wrap up a deal for Chelsea's Morocco winger Hakim Ziyech, 30, early this week, making him the fourth player to leave Stamford Bridge for Saudi Arabia this summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will allow 11 players to leave Old Trafford this summer as he bids to raise more than £100m to help transform his squad. (Sun)

United are looking at Ajax's Ghana midfielder Mohammed Kudus, 22, and Utrecht's USA international Taylor Booth, 22, after failing to make progress with Chelsea over a deal for Mason Mount. (ESPN)

Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to reunite with England midfielder Mount, 24, who he used to manage at Stamford Bridge. (Guardian)

Liverpool are set to rival Tottenham for Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven, 22, who is open to leaving Wolfsburg this summer. (Football Insider)

Turkey midfielder Arda Guler, 18, is attracting interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Benfica after catching the eye with Fenerbahce. (Record - in Portuguese)

Gerardo 'Tata' Martino, who has previously managed Lionel Messi at Barcelona and Argentina, could become his coach for a third time after holding talks to take over at the 36-year-old Argentine forward's new club Inter Miami. (Athletic - subscription required)

Fulham have made an approach to sign USA forward Brenden Aaronson, 22, on loan from Leeds United. (Mail)