Press Gossip - 2024

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Saturday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid have reportedly made Arsenal defender William Saliba their top summer transfer target.

Patrick Dorgu grew up in a sports-mad house as a Chelsea fan who idolised Eden Hazard.

Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a new managerial role for a club who appeared in this season's Champions League after impressing as Como boss.

Tyreek Hill has made a shocking U-turn and has revealed that he wants to stay a Miami Dolphin several weeks after a post-game rant where he stated he wanted to play elsewhere.

Manchester United stars paid tribute to Lisandro Martinez by wearing special t-shirts after the news the defender has suffered a season-ending knee injury.

England skipper Maro Itoje has revealed how unfinished business with the national team was behind his decision to turn down a move to France.


DAILY MIRROR

Christian Eriksen has been tipped to retire from the game when his Manchester United contract expires this summer.

English clubs spent more than TWICE as much as any other country in the January transfer window.



THE SUN

Tottenham loanee Mathys Tel is reportedly eyeing a summer move to Manchester United.

Ange Postecoglou says he expects Mathys Tel to play a significant part this season and confirmed he won't be at the club for just six months

Steven Gerrard is the red-hot favourite to take over as Derby County manager.

The EFL are set to a reject a request from the National League to commit to a vote on granting them three promotion places.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Everton's new Friedkin Group owners have landed a significant coup by hiring a former key executive of Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group and Chelsea's co-owners Clearlake Capital.

Antoine Dupont has admitted his relief at not having to face his Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis when France meet England this weekend.

Ronan O'Gara has expressed an interest in becoming the next head coach of Australia when Joe Schmidt departs later this year.

THE ATHLETIC

Real Madrid have opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a new contract - but the first renewal offer has been rejected by the player and his camp.

Wolves defender Craig Dawson is in talks with the club about a possible termination of his contract after head coach Vitor Pereira told the veteran he does not figure in his plans.

DAILY STAR

Warrington Town's chairman, Toby Macormac, has said the club is "always open" to Luke Littler. Littler, 18, told Daily Star Sport that purchasing Warrington Town could be an "idea" for the future.

DAILY RECORD

Cyriel Dessers insists he never wanted to leave Ibrox - despite Rangers receiving TEN January offers for the in-form striker.

Philippe Clement admits he wanted Lyall Cameron in the door right now - but his asking price was too high.

Neil Lennon reckons that the insider leaking the Celtic team has gone "underground" after a furious response from Brendan Rodgers.


Manchester United considering move for Liam Delap,
Vinicius Jr in talks to extend Real Madrid contract,
Manchester City want Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

Manchester United will consider a move for Ipswich Town's English forward Liam Delap, 21, if they are unable to sign Sporting's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, or Napoli's Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, who is currently on loan at Galatasaray. (GiveMeSport), external

Manchester City are determined to strengthen their squad for next season and have set their sights on 25-year-old Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr, 24, is in talks with Real Madrid to extend his contract at the club, although an agreement is not close. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Vinicius Jr, who is under contract until 2027, as rejected Real Madrid's first offer of an extension to his deal. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Real Madrid view the signing of Arsenal centre-back William Saliba as a priority, but the Gunners will demand a world-record fee for a defender if they are to sell the 23-year-old France international. (RMC Sport, via Metro), external

Borussia Dortmund may have to sell 20-year-old English winger Jamie Gittens, who is a target for Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea, if they do not qualify for the Champions League next season. (Caught Offside), external

Crystal Palace's England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, and Southampton's English midfielder Tyler Dibling, 18, are key targets for Tottenham. (Football Transfers), external

Everton will try to sign West Bromwich Albion's 21-year-old English forward Tom Fellows again in the summer. (Football Insider), external

The Toffees also feel they need to strengthen the squad in virtually every area and have begun to identify targets for a summer spending spree. (i Sport), external

Tottenham will consider Ange Postecoglou's future as manager if they fail to beat Aston Villa in the FA Cup this weekend. (GiveMeSport), external

Postecoglou is not thinking about being sacked if his Spurs team lose to Villa. (Guardian)

 

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Sunday's newspapers


THE SUN

Chelsea are closing in on a deal for Sporting Lisbon star Dario Essugo.

Mikel Arteta is considering throwing Ben White straight back into the Arsenal squad - just days after returning to full training following a knee operation.


DAILY STAR

Arsenal are reportedly only willing to let William Saliba join Real Madrid if the Spanish giants cough up a record-breaking fee for a defender.


SUNDAY MIRROR

Harry Kane is keeping tight-lipped on reports that he could be set for a shock return to the Premier League next year due to a release clause in his contract.

Alan Smith has told Alf-Inge Haaland to 'get back in his box' after he aimed a dig at Arsenal following their recent 5-1 win over Manchester City.

Kyle Bartley was sent off for raising an arm into the face of an opponent after tempers flared following West Brom's dramatic late win against Sheffield Wednesday.

Manchester United outcast Antony was named man of the match for the second successive game as he netted his first goal for loan side Real Betis.


SUNDAY EXPRESS

Roy Keane and Ian Wright have found themselves at odds over Marcus Rashford's loan spell at Aston Villa from Manchester United.

Manchester United have reportedly entered the race to sign sought-after Swedish midfielder Hugo Larsson.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Noel Gallagher was spotted in the stands at the Gaughan Group Stadium to watch Man City beat Leyton Orient 2-1 in the FA Cup fourth round.


SUNDAY RECORD

Rangers boss Philippe Clement says he won't prioritise the Scottish Cup - because he hasn't given up on winning the title.

SCOTTISH SUN

Brendan Rodgers is looking forward to a tactical chess match against Premier League legend Vincent Kompany next week.


Chelsea prepare bid for Antoine Semenyo,
Liverpool monitoring Feyenoord's David Hancko,
Barcelona will allow Frenkie de Jong to leave in the summer.

Chelsea are preparing a 50m euro (£41.6m) bid for 25-year-old Bournemouth and Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are closing in on a deal to sign 19-year-old Sporting midfielder Dario Essugo, who has impressed on loan at La Liga side Las Palmas this season (Sun), external

Liverpool are understood to be closely monitoring Feyenoord and Slovakia defender David Hancko, 27, as a potential transfer target for the summer. (Caughtoffside), external

Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, has been told Barcelona will not stand in his way of making a summer move to Liverpool. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external

England striker Harry Kane, 31, is keeping tight-lipped on reports that he could make a shock move to Arsenal next year, because of a release clause in his Bayern Munich contract. (Mirror), external

Spain forward Ansu Fati, 22, is not considering offers from Turkish clubs and is instead fully focused on Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Real Madrid want to sign two centre-backs in the summer, with Arsenal and France defender William Saliba, 23, one of the names on the Spanish club's list. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are one of five clubs interested in signing 26-year-old Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the summer. (TBR Football), external

Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are showing a strong interest in the 20-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt and Sweden midfielder Hugo Larsson. (Caughtoffside), external

Chelsea believe they can do a deal for Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in the summer - well below the 21-year-old Ivory Coast international's sizeable exit clause. (TeamTalk)

 

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Monday's newspapers



THE SUN

Mikel Arteta is set to let go of seven players to fund a huge summer spreading spree, according to reports.

Crystal Palace hitman Jean-Philippe Mateta is an ambitious target for Lyon - in a controversial move planned by John Textor.

Arne Slot admits Joe Gomez's injury "didn't feel good for him" after the Liverpool defender was forced off after just 10 minutes on Sunday.

Jack Grealish has described 2024 as "probably the most difficult year of my life for many reasons" - despite the birth of his daughter.

Jude Bellingham risks possible La Liga punishment after an X-rated blast at an assistant referee.

Jose Mourinho gave a lucky Fenerbahce fan the experience of a lifetime as he allowed him to get on the team bus before inviting him over for lunch.

THE ATHLETIC

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez is expected to miss Tuesday's Champions League tie against Manchester City as the Spanish club's defensive injury crisis worsens.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United reportedly failed to land a £58m deal for Barcelona prospect Fermin Lopez during the January transfer window.

Manchester United's bright young talent Kobbie Mainoo has been left 'confused' by Ruben Amorim's tactics, says Tony Cascarino.


DAILY MIRROR

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players fell well short of expectations as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship basement-dwellers Plymouth Argyle.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot reacts to FA Cup defeat to Plymouth Argyle saying his side 'hardly created anything at all'

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea reportedly tried to sign Manchester City starlet Nico O'Reilly in January, only for their advances to be soundly rejected.

Pep Guardiola has issued a public apology to Jack Grealish over a lack of playing time this season, admitting that he 'deserves' more minutes on the pitch.

Sergio Ramos' wife Pilar Rubio has reportedly decided not to move to Mexico following her husband's surprise move to Monterrey.

Willie Isa stunned the world of rugby league when he abruptly announced his retirement from the sport last month despite signing a contract extension at Wigan Warriors - and will now swap sports to become player support and development officer at Chelsea.

For the first time in living memory, England is set to be without a chair at the table of European football's power brokers, with David Gill to step down from UEFA's executive committee.

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed why Marseille abandoned their attempts to sign Paul Pogba in January.

THE GUARDIAN

Aaron Rodgers' brief and unsuccessful career with the New York Jets appears to be over, with multiple reports that the team and quarterback are parting ways.

DAILY STAR

Luke Littler says the situation at Manchester United has not been right for many, many years.

Rangers head coach Phillippe Clement was left baffled after his side were knocked out of the Scottish Cup by Queen's Park

DAILY RECORD

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart has already thrown his weight behind Philippe Clement - but his support now looks set to go to the ultimate test in the face of defeat to Queen's Park.

SCOTTISH SUN

Philippe Clement is confident he'll remain Rangers manager despite overseeing one of the worst results in the club's history.


Arsenal and Spurs interested in Moise Kean,
Manchester United and Aston Villa miss out on Fermin Lopez,
Barcelona decline offer to sign Joao Felix.

Arsenal and Tottenham are both considering making a move for 24-year-old Fiorentina and Italy striker Moise Kean. (Nicolo Schira), external

Manchester United and Aston Villa were both ready to offer 70m euros (£58.3m) for Barcelona's Fermin Lopez in January, but the 21-year-old Spain forward was not interested in a move. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Barcelona declined an offer to sign Chelsea's Portugal forward Joao Felix in the January transfer window before the 25-year-old sealed a loan move to AC Milan until the end of the season. (Sport – in Spanish), external

Arsenal are interested in signing Portugal forward Diogo Jota, with Liverpool willing to sell the 28-year-old for the right fee because of the number of games he has missed with injury. (Anfield Watch), external

Newcastle United midfielder Sandro Tonali's agent has played down the chances of the Italy international returning to play in Serie A because of the cost involved in buying the 24-year-old. (Calciomercato, via Newcastle Chronicle), external

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Crystal Palace's 27-year-old France striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, whose deal with the Eagles runs out in 2026. (Teamtalk), external

However, Lyon's American owner John Textor, who is a major shareholder at Crystal Palace, wants his Ligue 1 side to bid for £50m-rated Mateta. (Sun), external

Crystal Palace have earmarked Burnley's French defender Maxime Esteve, 22, and Middlesbrough's Netherlands youth international Rav van den Berg, 20, as potential replacements for 24-year-old England centre-back Marc Guehi (Sun), external

Everton are aiming to sign young, British stars as part of a new recruitment focus. (Football Insider)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE ATHLETIC

Joao Felix says he would be open to remaining with Milan beyond his half-season loan at the club.

Leeds United have suffered a setback in defence with backup option Max Wober set to be absent for around six weeks.

Alessandro Nesta has been rehired as Monza head coach, seven weeks after he was sacked by the Serie A side.

Brian Priske has been sacked as Feyenoord head coach two days before their Champions League play-off first leg against AC Milan.

Adana Demirspor's club president has resigned after his team abandoned their Turkish Super Lig match against Galatasaray on Sunday.

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THE SUN

Wayne Rooney has landed his first job since being axed by Plymouth Argyle.

Luke Littler laughed off the social media haters "sat at home charging their phones" after being KO'd from the Players Championship.

Legendary strongman Geoff Capes left a huge amount to his family in his will, documents reveal.

Tottenham's injury crisis is statistically 25 per cent worse than any top-flight side competing in Europe this season.

Jorginho has reportedly agreed terms with Flamengo for a free transfer from Arsenal.

DAILY EXPRESS

William Saliba failed to quash reports of a move to Real Madrid when an Arsenal fan pleaded with the defender to remain at the Emirates Stadium

Luke Littler mocked his critics by claiming he still "made a few quid" despite a dismal exit from the Players Championship.

Manchester United have agreed to loan Casemiro to Flamengo until the end of the season while covering most of his salary, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

Parents have been left astonished after a man kicked a young boy at a youth football match, sparking a large-scale brawl between adults captured in a viral video.

Newcastle are set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of Malaga winger Antonio Cordero.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe reacts to facing Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final

New Zealand Rugby has taken legal action against Manchester United co-owners Ineos - claiming Sir Jim Ratcliffe's company has reneged on a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal.

Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic are reportedly intent on continuing their partnership until at least this year's Wimbledon Championships.

DAILY STAR

Jose Mourinho showed his true colours and gave a fan the moment of a lifetime by stopping the Fenerbahce team bus and inviting him on.

Five people including four women footballers have been killed after taking shelter under a tree during a storm and being struck by lightning.

DAILY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim stuck to his word by not raiding Sporting Lisbon in January - but the Manchester United boss is plotting moves to land some of his former players in the summer.

Arsenal are being linked with a surprise summer move for Moise Kean.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ange Postecoglou has given his shattered Tottenham Hotspur players two days off as he attempts to hit the reset button on the club's season.

Kemi Badenoch has described football's incoming regulator "a waste of money" as the Conservatives abandoned support for "bonkers" curbs on the English game.

THE TIMES

Ange Postecoglou hopes to have Destiny Udogie, James Maddison and Guglielmo Vicario back for the game against Manchester United on Sunday as he looks to prove he can revive his Tottenham Hotspur team once their injury crisis subsides.

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Ange Postecoglou stands his ground following their Carabao Cup semi-final loss to Liverpool and says he isn't listening to outside opinions

England will break with tradition this year and play four autumn Tests after the British & Irish Lions tour.

DAILY RECORD

Tony Docherty has admitted Dundee are taking every precaution with Scott Fraser because they are desperate to get him fit and firing for the run-in.

Alexander Jensen reckons going direct has made Aberdeen more dangerous and has finally given them the elusive cutting edge.

Steve Clarke's son has offered an apology after taking a swipe at Rangers which put the Scotland manager in an "awkward position".

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic have shown a huge rise in profits of player sales and overall revenue after releasing their interim financial figures for the first half of the football season and the club's financial year.

Former Rangers boss Steven Gerrard is the favourite to replace Philippe Clement in the Ibrox hot-seat.

Barcelona defender Alejandro Balde is a summer transfer target for Manchester United,
with the Red Devils also battling Chelsea for Ipswich striker Liam Delap,
while Newcastle eye PSV Eindhoven forward Johan Bakayoko.

Manchester United are ready to submit a bid of £33.3m (40m euros) for Barcelona's 21-year-old Spain left-back Alejandro Balde in the summer. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external

Newcastle are planning a £33.3m (40m euros) summer bid for PSV Eindhoven's 21-year-old Belgium forward Johan Bakayoko. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Newcastle are also set to beat Barcelona and Real Madrid to the free transfer signing of 18-year-old Spain Under-19 winger Antonio Cordero, whose Malaga contract expires this summer. (Mail), external

Manchester United and Chelsea are interested in Ipswich's 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea are also keen on Copenhagen's 19-year-old Sweden Under-21 winger Roony Bardghji. (TBR Football), external


Fiorentina are considering offering Moise Kean a new contract containing an increased release clause following Premier League interest in the 24-year-old Italy striker, including from

Tottenham and Arsenal. (Corriere dello Sport via Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Chelsea are monitoring Sporting's 19-year-old Portugal Under-21 midfielder Dario Essugo, who is on loan at Las Palmas. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Bournemouth's 19-year-old Netherlands-born Spain Under-21 defender Dean Huijsen is also interesting Chelsea. (Teamtalk), external

Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has been told he must decide before May if he wants to become the coach of Brazil. (OK Dario - in Spanish, external), external

Arsenal expect to sign Espanyol's 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia this summer. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United want Athletic Bilbao sporting director Mikel Gonzalez to replace Dan Ashworth at Old Trafford. (El Chiringuito via Football Espana)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Erik ten Hag is set to be thrown a career lifeline by Dutch giants Feyenoord, according to reports.

Manchester United are set to axe up to 200 more staff in Sir Jim Ratcliffe's latest brutal cost-cutting move.

Benjamin Mendy has joined FC Zurich in a shock free transfer.

Lucas Paqueta's uncle is facing up to six years in prison in Brazil if found guilty of alleged match-fixing.

Pierluigi Collina, arguably the world's greatest-ever referee, has proposed a major rule change to penalty kicks, insisting that the attackers should not be allowed to take advantage of a rebound if the initial shot is saved.


THE ATHLETIC

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz will be assessed after suffering a muscular injury during the team's Dubai training camp.

The prospect of Europe's top clubs playing competitive fixtures in the US has taken a step forward following news of a huge potential change in how UEFA sells the commercial and media rights to its club competitions.

Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo says forward Taiwo Awoniyi suffered a broken nose and concussion in an incident during the FA Cup victory over Exeter.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool star Darwin Nunez was reportedly in very advanced talks with Al Nassr last month as the striker closed in on a transfer to the Saudi Pro League.

Ronnie O'Sullivan pulled out of the Welsh Open hours before his first-round tie with Jamie Clarke, leaving hoards of fans in Llandudno bitterly disappointed.

Warren Gatland has spoken out after leaving his job as Wales head coach midway through the Six Nations. The 61-year-old has overseen a dismal run of form, with Wales losing their last 14 matches.

WRU chief executive Abi Tierney explains why Warren Gatland had to leave his role as Wales head coach and reveals he phoned her after the Italy game, while interim head coach Matt Sherratt speaks about taking over temporarily

The WTA has confirmed that Stefano Vukov, the former coach of Elena Rybakina, will remain banned from the Tour after an investigation into his behaviour towards the world No 5.

DAILY MAIL

Michail Antonio is reportedly flying to Dubai to begin the next stage of his car accident recovery.

An investigation into how 1,600 Rangers fans infiltrated home sections of Old Trafford for last month's Europa League clash has determined that only a handful of Manchester United supporters can take some blame for the chaos.

Arsenal star Takehiro Tomiyasu's long-term fitness is of growing concern with the prospect of a second knee operation explored by the club.

Lisandro Martinez is set to have surgery this week to repair the torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee.

DAILY MIRROR

Some Manchester United players are said to have discussed whether or not Ruben Amorim would be best served by tweaking his tactical approach.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says his transfer strategy was his own idea but admits he is taking risks with the support of the board
Vitalii Mykolenko still wakes up every day and has to make a nervous phone call to his parents.

The FA and the match referee have detailed the extent of the tunnel bust-up involving Newcastle and Aston Villa on Boxing Day.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

English rugby union bosses are considering a "rookie league" that could be introduced at U20 level as soon as next season, with new data reinforcing the belief that the best youngsters in the country are still not playing enough.

Warren Gatland waived a potential six-figure settlement to leave his role as Wales head coach after deciding he was no longer the right person to lead the national team

THE TIMES

Manchester United staff have been left stunned by the "brutal" dismissal of the club's long-serving head of team operations as part of the restructuring by Ineos at Old Trafford.

Wimbledon insists there are no plans to change the mixed doubles format at this year's championships after the US Open announced a transformation of its event into a two-day warm-up for singles players with a top prize of $1m (£806,000).

The government must tell the ICC "either obey your own rules on gender equality and let Afghan women play, or you obey the Taliban", the chair of the parliamentary committee for culture, media and sport has said.

London Irish have moved a significant step towards a return to professional rugby after the club was bought out of administration by a consortium led by Eddie Jordan, the Formula 1 entrepreneur.

THE GUARDIAN

Clubs should think twice before doing transfer deals with those in the Saudi Pro League, according to the Welsh side The New Saints, who claim they are yet to receive a penny after selling their star striker Brad Young to the Saudi club Al Orobah last summer.

EVENING STANDARD

A Tottenham supporters' group has organised a protest against the club's ownership before and after Sunday's home game against Manchester United.

Chelsea have signed 16-year-old wonderkid Dastan Satpaev, with the Kazakhstani forward to join the Blues when he turns 18.

DAILY RECORD

Manuel Neuer says it is an honour to share the Celtic Park stage with Kasper Schmeichel.


Three clubs are interested in Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen,
Liverpool eye Nice winger Mohamed-Ali Cho,
while Chelsea prepare bid for Pablo Barrios.

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in Bournemouth's 19-year-old Spain Under-21 defender Dean Huijsen, who has a £55m release clause in his contract. (TBR Football),
external

Liverpool are interested in signing France-born England Under-21 winger Mohamed-Ali Cho, 21, from Nice. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea are preparing a £58.3m (70m euros) summer bid for Atletico Madrid's 21-year-old Spain defender Pablo Barrios. (Fichajes), external

Barcelona are interested in Sporting's Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, but the Spanish club are also monitoring Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, 25, as a potential alternative. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Bayern Munich are relaxed about the prospect of England striker Harry Kane, 31, returning to the Premier League. (Football Insider), external

Saudi Pro-League club Al-Nassr came very close to reaching an agreement for Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Liverpool in January before the Reds rejected a deal for the 25-year-old. (Givemesport), external

Liverpool would prefer to sell Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, over Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 28, this summer. (Football Insider), external

Aston Villa and Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Olympiakos' 17-year-old Greece Under-21 forward Charalampos Kostoulas and Greece midfielder Christos Mouzakitis, 18. (Birmingham World), external

Real Madrid have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26. (TeamTalk), external

Crystal Palace, Rangers and Norwich are interested in Birmingham's 18-year-old English winger Zaid Betteka. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal's Germany forward Kai Havertz, 25, has suffered a worrying injury scare on the club's training trip to Dubai. (Mail), external

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola still wants to sign Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz. (Christian Falk, Bild via X), external

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is planning to cut more jobs to help free up cash for new signings. (Star), external

Aston Villa and Paris St-Germain did not include a buy option into the loan deal for Spain midfielder Marco Asensio, 29, but both clubs are open to a potential permanent move in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could be in line for a managerial return with Feyenoord. (AD - in Dutch. Subscription required), external

Roma want to do a permanent deal with AC Milan for Belgium midfielder Alexis Saelemaekers, 25, but a swap deal involving English striker Tammy Abraham, 27, is not on the table. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester United's players believe a change in the style of play to the one currently used by boss Ruben Amorim may be the best way forward. (Mail - subscription required), external

Champions League games, including the final, could be held in United States from the year 2033 onwards as Uefa look to enter a new global commercial rights deal. (Independent)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


THE GUARDIAN

Sir Jim Ratcliffe believes his decision to cut about 200 more jobs at Manchester United is necessary to help the club avoid going bust.

Semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) is to be trialled in the FA Cup fifth round next month with a view to it being introduced in the Premier League before the end of the season.

The Saudi Arabian ambassador to the UK has told football fans "plenty of fun can be had without alcohol" as he warned them not to expect to drink if they attend the 2034 World Cup.

The US Open's revamped mixed doubles format is a "profound injustice" that disrespects the players, reigning champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have said.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce says he has yet to make a decision on whether he will continue his NFL career after his team's defeat in Sunday's Super Bowl.

THE TELEGRAPH

Chelsea have been hit with a significant blow after striker Nicolas Jackson was ruled out until after the international break at the end of March.

Everton's new owner has placed former player David Weir among their chief targets to take over as the club's new director of football.

Everton, Nottingham Forest and Leicester City will receive written warnings they could face fines and staff could face prison sentences over front-of-shirt sponsors that have been deemed "unlawful" in Great Britain.

Imane Khelif has pledged to continue fighting in the women's category despite a decision by the International Boxing Association to file criminal complaints over the Algerian's participation in last summer's Paris Olympics.

Real Madrid will step up their attempts to sign Trent Alexander-Arnold as a Bosman free agent in the summer as part of the European champions' "all-or-nothing" transfer policy.

Rory McIlroy has claimed that Donald Trump does not like the LIV format and is on the side of the PGA Tour, despite the US president staging the Saudi-funded events at his courses.

Junior Kpoku, the highly-rated Racing 92 second-row who qualifies for England and France, trained with Steve Borthwick's squad ahead of last weekend's thrilling victory over Les Bleus, marking a major step forward in securing the young lock's services.

THE SUN

Mega-rich Qatari investors are 'plotting a Tottenham takeover' - but could give Daniel Levy a controversial role, with a long-term contract to continue running Spurs as executive chairman.

Diego Costa and two Arsenal flops are among uninspiring free agents as Kai Havertz is ruled out for season.

A Manchester City fan group have claimed Tuesday's Ballon d'Or banner was not aimed at Vinicius Jr, insisting Real Madrid president Florentino Perez - who was in the stands at the Etihad - was actually the intended target.

Manchester United are eyeing a summer swoop for Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen.

Galatasaray had a late bid rejected by Newcastle for Kieran Trippier hours before the Turkish transfer window shut on Tuesday.

Gary O'Neil is being eyed for a swift managerial return two months after he was sacked by Wolves.

Real Betis are interested in keeping Manchester United flop Antony for an extra year.

DAILY MIRROR

Premier League clubs still have the option to vote through new financial rules on Thursday despite the threat of legal action from the PFA if they do so.

Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez has risked angering fans by joking about a move to Saudi Arabia for financial reasons.

Al Hilal boss Jorge Jesus has admitted he wants to sign Liverpool star Mohamed Salah this summer and believes the Egyptian forward would "fit the team".

Arsene Wenger admits he was surprised by Jhon Duran's big-money move to the Saudi Pro League during the January transfer window.

Gareth Southgate is doing a book about his time as England boss but insists 'Dear England Lessons On Leadership' will be about management rather than warts-and-all stories from the dressing room.

DAILY MAIL

Jesse Lingard has furiously hit back at critics after being accused of "destroying the culture" at Manchester United alongside Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba.

The Saudi Arabian interest in Darwin Nunez is real - but Liverpool fully back the striker and their stance is staunch: he is not for sale.

Vinicius Junior reportedly met with officials from the Saudi Pro League as they look to make the Real Madrid star their latest high-profile acquisition.

Young Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton will require surgery on a shoulder injury that could rule him out for three months.

Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has revealed the Turkish giants tried to sign Ianis Hagi - and reckons he will play for them one day.

Championship high-flyers Sheffield United are showing interest in two of Liverpool's young talents who are out on loan - Owen Beck and Lewis Koumas.

Barcelona have reportedly expressed interest in Alexander Isak as they seek to bolster their options in attack this summer.

Former Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino faces an uncertain future after being banished from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli.

Leicester fans are planning to stage a protest against the club hierarchy this Saturday to coincide with the Foxes' clash with Arsenal.

Barcelona sporting director Deco has appeared to aim a dig at Manchester City over their £180m January transfer splurge.


THE TIMES

The Premier League is seeking greater powers to investigate clubs, including being given access to premises and being able to examine mobile phones and computers.

Sir Andy Murray has revealed he had to be rescued from the top of a mountain after a disastrous first attempt at skiing.

DAILY STAR

Saudis say alcohol will be banned at a 'dry' World Cup 2034 even in restaurants and hotels.

THE ATHLETIC

A row is developing between UEFA, European football's governing body, the German Football Association, and the city of Munich, over where this summer's Nations League semi-finals and final will be staged and who will pay for it.

Frankfurt want Leeds defender Rasmus Kristensen in a permanent transfer.

Everton warned over Stake sponsorship by the Gambling Commission.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers fan board reveal Patrick Stewart sit down as major update inbound over key issues after 'disastrous' Scottish Cup defeat.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic's ultras led a major protest during the Champions League clash against Bayern Munich - one that could potentially leave the club susceptible to UEFA punishment.

Temuri Ketsbaia is on the shortlist to become the new Motherwell boss.

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Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to be courted by Real Madrid,
Manchester City remain keen on Bayer Leverkusen attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz
Arsenal are in pole position to sign Athletic Bilbao's Nico Williams.

Real Madrid are ready to step up their pursuit of Liverpool full-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, with the Spanish giants confident of signing the 26-year-old England international. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Al-Hilal boss Jorge Jesus wants to sign Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah this summer, with the 32-year-old Egyptian out of contract at the end of the season. (Mirror), external

But hopes of signing Salah from Liverpool are fading among clubs in Saudi Arabia, who feel they are being used as leverage in contract negotiations. (i Sport), external

Liverpool insist Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, is not for sale despite interest from the Saudi Pro League. (Mail - subscription required), external

Arsenal are the most likely candidate to sign Athletic Bilbao and Spain forward Nico Williams, 22. (Fichajes), external

Arsenal made an enquiry for Stoke City defender Jaden Dixon on transfer deadline day and are continuing to track the 17-year-old England youth player. (Football Insider), external


Manchester City are monitoring Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton following the 21-year-old England international's return from injury. (Football Insider), external

Pep Guardiola remains determined to bring Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz to Manchester City - even though the 21-year-old is set to sign a new contract with Bayer Leverkusen. (Bild - in German), external

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has been linked with the vacant managerial post at Feyenoord. (Mirror), external

Everton would like to bring in former player David Weir as their director of football, a position the 54-year-old Scot currently occupies at Brighton. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United have received a huge boost in their pursuit of 17-year-old Sporting wing-back Geovany Quenda, with the versatile Portugal Under-21 international keen on a move to Old Trafford. (Teamtalk), external

Sheffield United are keen on signing defender Owen Beck, 22, and forward Lewis Koumas, 19, from Liverpool if they win promotion to the Premier League from the Championship. The

Welsh duo are currently on loan at Blackburn and Stoke respectively. (Mail - subscription required), external

Borussia Dortmund expect to sell Jamie Gittens, 20, this summer and value the winger at £66m to £83m (80m-100m euros), with the England Under-21 international attracting interest from Chelsea and Bayern Munich. (Bild - in German), external

Crystal Palace's French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, is a target for Lyon and Atletico Madrid. (Caught Offside), external

Arsenal decided against recalling Portugal midfielder Fabio Vieira, 24, from his loan spell at Porto after Bukayo Saka injured his thigh. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Newcastle did not intend to let English defender Lloyd Kelly, 26, leave the club during the winter window but found Juventus' offer of a loan plus £20m purchase obligation too good to refuse. (Athletic - subscription required)

 

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Friday's newspapers


THE SUN

Tottenham, Newcastle and Bournemouth are all keen on the Brazilian winger Igor Paixao, who scored the winner for Feyenoord against AC Milan.

Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for a further eight weeks as Arsenal's injury nightmare intensified.

Ex-Tottenham star Nabil Bentaleb has been cleared to make a miracle return to football - just months after suffering a cardiac arrest.

Football legend Gary Shaw left nearly £300,000 after he died without writing a will.

THE TELEGRAPH

Liverpool manager Arne Slot could face two games or possibly more banned from the touchline should the Football Association decide to charge him for remarks made to referee Michael Oliver at the end of Wednesday's fiery Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.

Premier League reforms of its controversial spending control system have been postponed despite fears Manchester United risk falling foul of current rules.

Thomas Tuchel and Gareth Southgate avoided England talks after the England manager and his predecessor were in the same suite at City's Champions League tie.

Warren Gatland's daughter has launched a stinging attack on the former Wales players who turned on him, labelling their disloyalty to their former head coach as "incomprehensible".

THE TIMES

Manchester City will be without Manuel Akanji for the second leg of their Champions League play-off against Real Madrid after the defender was ruled out for a few weeks with a muscular injury.


DAILY MIRROR

Cristiano Ronaldo was the highest-paid sports star in 2024. No female athlete features in the top 100 spots, in the newly-published list of sport's highest earners last year.

After a social media account linked Cristiano Ronaldo with a move to FC Versailles, the French lower-league club put out an official statement responding to the talk. "Are you stupid or what?" it read.

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to return to the dugout next month after one of his former players asked him to be at his farewell match.

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard would 'jump' at the chance to manage Blackburn Rovers.

THE GUARDIAN

Qatar Sports Investments is considering reducing its stake in PSG amid a row surrounding an investigation into the club's president, Nasser al Khelaifi.

French forward Sany Baltimore has discussed her move from PSG to Chelsea: "I knew football in England was intense, it was what I was looking for."

THE ATHLETIC

Joe Gomez is undergoing further tests amid fears that the Liverpool defender is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines.

DAILY RECORD

Angus MacDonald admitted he had to leave Aberdeen to get his career back on track. The 32-year-old quit Pittodrie on deadline day to sign for Exeter City.

Patrick Stewart has insisted Rangers' decision to stick by Philippe Clement is not driven by cash. Clement is again fighting to save his job after last weekend's Scottish Cup shocker at home to Queen's Park.

SCOTTISH SUN

Roy Keane admits he doesn't support Manchester United or Celtic and the team he does declare an affinity for might surprise you, Juventus.

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart has revealed Sportsology Group will conduct the wide-ranging review into the football side of the business, while Stewart and chairman Fraser Thornton look at the business structure and internal machinations.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is keen on a move to Liverpool,
Manchester United are tracking Ipswich forward Liam Delap,
Arsenal are unlikely to sign any free agents despite a season-ending injury to forward Kai Havertz.

Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, is very interested in a move to Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are tracking Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English forward Liam Delap. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Despite a spate of injuries Arsenal are unlikely to bolster their striking options by signing a free agent because of the calibre of players available. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Newcastle's Isak and RB Leipzig's Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21, are among the players Arsenal are planning to move for in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano), external
Tottenham, Newcastle and Bournemouth are all interested in signing 24-year-old Brazilian winger Igor Paixao from Feyenoord. (Sun), external

The agent of Brazil forward Vinicius Jr has told Real Madrid how much the 24-year-old wants in wages to sign a new contact at the La Liga club amid an £830m (1bn euros) offer for a five-year contract in Saudi Araba. (AS Diario - in Spanish), external

Bournemouth are yet to open negotiations with manager Andoni Iraola, with the 42-year-old Spaniard set to enter the final year of his contract after the end of the current season. (Mail - subscription required), external

Inter Milan are set to offer French striker Marcus Thuram, 27, a new contact which removes his release clause of £75m, in a bid to ward off interest from clubs in the Premier League and Paris St-Germain. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Former Liverpool and Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara is unlikely to be appointed to Barcelona's coaching staff, with members of the club's hierarchy uncertain where the 33-year-old fits into the set-up. (Catalunya Radio via Football Espana), external

Crystal Palace have placed a £40-50m value on their 27-year-old French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is the subject of interest from Barcelona. (Football Insider), external

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Saturday's newspapers


THE SUN

Atletico Madrid are plotting an ambitious summer move for Nicolas Jackson - but could face competition from two Premier League sides.

Bukayo Saka is set to be sidelined for a further eight weeks as Arsenal's injury nightmare intensifies.


DAILY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim said he has sympathy with Ange Postecoglou as they are under similar scrutiny but did however say that he is ‘at a bigger club with bigger pressure’.

Mikel Arteta is refusing to rule anything out after losing Kai Havertz for the rest of the season as Arsenal weigh up entering the free agent market.

Christiano Ronaldo's £61m private jet caused a stir on Friday after appearing at Manchester Airport.

Mikel Arteta described Kai Havertz’s season-ending injury as a 'big blow' but says Arsenal have had several similar issues this season and is confident they can continue their challenge for the title.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot insists Matheus Cunha could play for one of the Premier League's elite clubs as Wolves are expected to face offers this summer.

DAILY MAIL

Daniel Levy will face the biggest protest against his 24-year Tottenham reign when Spurs host Manchester United on Sunday.

Tottenham are set to be boosted by the return of several key figures for Sunday's visit of Manchester United.

Mohamed Salah's agent has sent a four-word message to Liverpool manager Arne Slot amid the Egyptian's ongoing contract uncertainty.

Unai Emery has branded the Premier League fixture list 'unfair' after Aston Villa's clash with Liverpool was rescheduled for next week.

DAILY STAR

Paul Parker has told Manchester United that no big-name stars want to join them anymore.

Louis Saha has told Harry Kane to forget about joining Arsenal if he wants to return to the Premier League and win trophies.

Goalkeeper Zach Hemming was spotted at the Premier League Darts in Glasgow holding up a cheeky sign calling for his St Mirren manager Stephen Robinson to be sacked.

Arne Slot reacted to the red card he received during the chaotic end to the Merseyside derby draw and admitted that the 'emotions got the better' of him.

DAILY EXPRESS

Erik ten Hag has opened up on Tyrell Malacia's struggles at Manchester United and publicly admitted that he required a second surgery to fix a serious knee injury he suffered in 2023

DAILY RECORD

In-demand Brondby star Mathias Kvistgaarden has spoken out for the first time since a January transfer move to Celtic failed to get the green light.

Slobodan Rubezic has claimed 'It is best this way' on his shock decision to leave Aberdeen and return on loan to Novi Pazar.

Rangers manager Philippe Clement is looking for a reaction from his players against Hearts, live on Sky, as he addresses his future after their Scottish Cup exit.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers boss Philippe Clement has broken silence on the talks with chief executive Patrick Stewart which followed the club's shock Scottish Cup exit to Championship Queen's Park.


Atletico Madrid join Aston Villa and Newcastle in hunt for Nicolas Jackson,
Paris St-German target Ibrahima Konate,
Newcastle have also joined Brentford and Brighton in the race to sign Nicolas Kuhn.

Atletico Madrid are considering a summer move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, with Aston Villa and Newcastle also monitoring the 23-year-old Senegal international. (Sun), external

Paris St-Germain are interested in Liverpool's 25-year-old France defender Ibrahima Konate, who is open to a move to the Ligue 1 side. (ESPN), external

Newcastle have joined Brentford and Brighton in the hunt to sign Celtic's 25-year-old German forward Nicolas Kuhn. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City have joined frontrunners Bayern Munich in the race to sign 21-year-old Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea have made contact with the representatives of Barcelona's 21-year-old Spain midfielder Marc Casado over a possible move. (Cadena SER - in Spanish), external

Athletic Bilbao's 22-year-old Spain winger Nico Williams prefers a move to Barcelona, despite Premier League interest from Arsenal and Liverpool. (TBR Football)

 

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Sunday's newspapers


THE SUN

Marcus Rashford still has his sights set on a dream move to Spain - despite Barcelona sporting director Deco saying this week the giants were not 'desperate' to sign him.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Ibrahima Konate has said it remains a "dream" to be at Liverpool but the club may soon beware of the need to avoid another contract dispute around a big name.

Manchester United staff have been told that leaking plans to cut more staff are "damaging to colleagues and the wider club".

Liverpool should rekindle their interest in Anthony Gordon if they allow Luis Diaz to leave, according to former Anfield favourite Jan Mølby.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are heading on a coach trip to London after their travel plans for Sunday's Premier League clash with Tottenham were affected by train cancellations.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Manchester United chiefs are growing increasingly concerned over the long-term fitness of Lisandro Martinez, sparking fears that a replacement may be needed.

Chido Obi could make his senior Manchester United debut against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday after Ruben Amorim reportedly named him in his squad for the first time.

Ruben Amorim said he has sympathy with Ange Postecoglou as they are under similar scrutiny but did however say that he is ‘at a bigger club with bigger pressure’.

STAR ON SUNDAY

The Saudi Pro League has been plunged into controversy after Al-Hilal demanded foreign officials are imported to end 'suspicious' refereeing.

SUNDAY RECORD

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany insists it's good that his side were made to defend against Leverkusen in their 0-0 draw - as he pointed to facing Celtic as a reason for the dismal display.

Striker Hamza Igamane admits he needs to improve if he is to continue to make a mark at Rangers.

Brendan Rodgers reflects on Celtic's 3-0 win over Dundee Utd and looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League play-off second-leg against Bayern Munich.

SCOTTISH SUN

Brendan Rodgers declared Celtic are ready for Bayern Munich and urged them to be bold in Germany.

Interim boss Stevie Frail has revealed Motherwell are set to confirm their new boss on Monday.


Marcus Rashford is hopeful of joining Barcelona this summer,
Atletico Madrid are keen on Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta,
Manchester City see Charles de Ketelaere as Kevin de Bruyne's replacement.

Manchester United's 27-year-old England striker Marcus Rashford, who is on loan at Aston Villa, has not given up hope of joining Barcelona this summer. (Sun), external

Atletico Madrid are interested in Crystal Palace's 27-year-old French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, who is valued at £42m. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester City have identified Atalanta's 23-year-old Belgium midfielder Charles de Ketelaere as a long-term replacement for 33-year-old compatriot Kevin de Bruyne. (TBR Football), external

Chelsea are willing to bid £83m for Barcelona's France defender Jules Kounde, but the Spanish club do not want to sell the 26-year-old and plan to offer him a new contract. (Diario Sport - in Spanish), external

Ajax are hoping to sign Brighton's 24-year-old Ghana full-back Tariq Lamptey and 33-year-old Netherlands defender Joel Veltman on free transfers when their contracts expire this summer. (Mirror), external

Arsenal have contacted Atalanta over a possible deal for striker Mateo Retegui, but the Gunners could face competition from Manchester United for the 25-year-old Italy striker. (CaughtOffside), external

Liverpool are keen on signing Tottenham's 23-year-old Netherlands defender Micky van de Ven this summer. (Football Insider), external

Al-Nassr and Al-Hilal are targeting Liverpool's 28-year-old Colombia forward Luis Diaz, who is also interesting Barcelona. (Todofichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United's 80-strong scouting department is set to be cut considerably as part of a wider round of 200 redundancies to reduce costs. (Guardian)

 

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

Jude Bellingham could face 12 MATCHES on the sidelines following his red card for an X-rated rant towards the referee in Real Madrid's draw with Osasuna.


DAILY MAIL

Barcelona manager Hansi Flick has hit out at Jude Bellingham for his red card and abusive language during Real Madrid's game against Osasuna on Saturday.

Virgil van Dijk confessed Liverpool were "sloppy" as they struggled to deal with a spirited Wolves side before digging out a 2-1 win on Sunday afternoon.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits it's the first time he's seen his players look fatigued this season after a hard-fought 2-1 win over Wolves.

DAILY MIRROR

Ederson has vowed to keep adding to his record assists total after setting up the first goal of Omar Marmoush's hat-trick.

Jhon Duran says he has been so blown away by sharing a pitch with Cristiano Ronaldo that he feels like they are in a video game.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has not told staff at the club about the latest round of redundancies with employees still waiting to learn if their jobs are safe or not.

Gary Neville believes Manchester United's performances under Ruben Amorim have not been good enough but his communication has been excellent.

DAILY EXPRESS

James Maddison sent a pointed message to Roy Keane after putting Tottenham ahead against Manchester United.

James Maddison admits he's aware of 'outside noise' on recent performances and reveals the reason behind his goal celebration in Spurs' 1-0 win over Manchester United.

The fourth frame of the Welsh Open final took a frustrating turn for Stephen Maguire, who punched the table after leaving himself in a sticky situation.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Ben Duckett has been accused of "hiding your failures behind humour" by Indian legend Ravichandran Ashwin, after the England opener came through an injury scare to be confirmed fit for the Champions Trophy.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have slashed their wage bill by almost a third, Philippe Clement has revealed.

Hearts' Jamie McCart had an afternoon to forget after netting two own goals against Rangers

DAILY RECORD

Ronaldo has named former Celtic and Everton midfielder Thomas Gravesen as the worst player he ever played with.

Philippe Clement insists he was not feeling the pressure as he watched his under-fire Rangers side bounce back from their Scottish Cup shocker to sink Hearts.


Newcastle could sell Alexander Isak if they do not qualify for the Champions League,
Atletico Madrid eye Wilfred Ndidi, plus more.

Newcastle would be willing to let Alexander Isak leave for £83.3m (100m euros) this summer if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, with Barcelona, Liverpool, Arsenal and

Chelsea among those keen on the 25-year-old Sweden striker. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Atletico Madrid are interested in Leicester's 28-year-old Nigeria midfielder Wilfred Ndidi. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool are bracing themselves for the potential departure of Netherlands centre-back Virgil van Dijk, 33, in the summer and have added Bournemouth's 19-year-old Spain Under-21 defender Dean Huijsen to their shortlist of replacements. (Football Insider, external)

Everton will make a move for Burnley's 22-year-old French centre-back Maxime Esteve if England international Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, leaves this summer. (Sun - subscription required), external

Chelsea have been closely monitoring Middlesbrough's 16-year-old twins Anton and Bailey Palmer, with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Brighton also interested in the England Under-17 midfielders. (TBR Football), external

Everton are set to revive their interest in Lyon's Rayan Cherki after considering a move for the 21-year-old French winger in January. (Football Insider), external

Premier League clubs are scouting Shamrock Rovers' 16-year-old Irish striker Michael Noonan, who became the second-youngest goalscorer in Uefa club competition history when he scored against Molde in the Conference League on Thursday. (Times - subscription required), external

Real Madrid are considering trying to quit Spanish football for another league in protest at the leadership of La Liga president Javier Tebas and what they perceive as biased refereeing decisions. (Sport - in Spanish)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Manchester City are set to go head-to-head with rivals Real Madrid again this summer in a battle for £85m-rated midfielder Florian Wirtz.

Tottenham are eying an ambitious £80m transfer swoop for Dortmund and England U21 star Jamie Gittens.

Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr has bought Portuguese second-tier club FC Alverca for £6.7m.

Thomas Frank was axed Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth's first choice to replace Erik ten Hag, not Ruben Amorim.

Enzo Maresca has the backing of the Chelsea board despite an alarming post-Christmas slump, even if they miss out on the Champions League this season.

DAILY MIRROR

Mikel Arteta is hoping to have Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli back after the next international break.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta heaped praise on midfielder Mikel Merino for his two goals as a striker against Leicester

The EFL will continue the trial of in-stadium VAR announcements by referees at next month's Carabao Cup final despite the opposition of Liverpool manager Arne Slot.

Former defender Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United to stick with Ruben Amorim despite the club's current crisis.

Minehead AFC have launched an investigation after players were involved in a shocking brawl with their own fans after conceding a late goal.

Gary Neville says he has 'very little sympathy' for Arsenal's lack of striker as they attempt to chase Liverpool for the Premier League title

THE TIMES

The FA is allowing Thomas Tuchel the flexibility to make regular trips back to Germany to see his family, even though it has meant him missing three Premier League weekends, the third round of the FA Cup and all four Carabao Cup semi-final matches in his first six-and-a-half weeks as England head coach.

Darcy Graham and Finn Russell could feature in Saturday's Calcutta Cup match despite both Scotland backs having been forced off after a sickening clash of heads in the first half of the 32-18 defeat by Ireland on February 9.

Alex Hales has become the first fully freelance elite English cricketer after ending a run of 17 consecutive seasons with Nottinghamshire by announcing that he will not play in England this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Young Wigan youngster Harrison Rimmer trolled Everton by holding up six fingers as a Liverpool gesture after scoring the first goal in a test event at the new Bramley-Moore Dock stadium, in reference to their Champions League trophies.

Manchester United could end up spending another £25m on Casemiro after the midfielder revealed his determination to remain until the end of his contract.

Emma Raducanu credited her new training regime after ending her losing streak at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.

Thibaut Courtois has confessed he was a Manchester United fan earlier in his life and idolised Edwin van der Sar.

THE GUARDIAN

Australia Women vice-captain Ellie Carpenter has thrown her support behind Sam Kerr as the star forward turns her focus to recovering from a serious knee injury after a high-profile trial in the UK ended last week.

DAILY MAIL

Former Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel has blasted the Blues after their recent poor run of form, while singling out a number of stars and Enzo Maresca for criticism.

Football fans who misbehave at matches could be drug tested under new powers that are set to be given to police.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United have been accused of setting "callous" ticket prices for their forthcoming FA Cup match against Fulham. Premier League away tickets are capped at £30 but Fulham fans face paying as much as £61 for a seat in Old Trafford's away end.

EVENING STANDARD

Sunday's protest by thousands of Tottenham supporters against chairman Daniel Levy and the club's board is unlikely to change anything in the short term.

DAILY RECORD

Brendan Rodgers has insisted Celtic must go out against Bayern Munich with no fear and the belief that "anything is possible".

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic fans in Munich have been asked to be mindful of a memorial service taking place in the city before their match against Bayern Munich.


Jamie Gittens could cost Premier League clubs £85m,
Manchester United hit a snag in their Victor Osimhen pursuit
Manchester City will battle their neighbours for a young midfield talent.

Manchester United are keen on signing Victor Osimhen, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli, but the 26-year-old Nigeria striker's Champions League aspirations and wage demands might make any deal tough to complete. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United's Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 32, wants to see out the remaining 16 months of his £300,000 per week contract, dealing a blow to the club's plans to sell him to raise transfer funds. (Mirror), external

Manchester City's interest in 21-year-old Bayer Leverkusen and Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, who would cost more than £85m, is increasing as the club plans for a future without Belgium's Kevin de Bruyne, 33. (Mail), external

Borussia Dortmund want £85m (102m euros) for Jamie Gittens, with Arsenal, Tottenham and Chelsea among the 20-year-old England U21s winger's suitors. (Bild - subscription required - in German), external

Manchester City are braced for offers for Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer, with clubs in Spains, Portugal and Saudi Arabia interested in the 30-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Argentinia U20s attacker Claudio Echeverri, 19, will join Manchester City's squad this week after spending the last year on loan at River Plate. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Manchester City could face competition from rivals Manchester United for Atalanta's 23-year-old Belgium midfielder Charles de Ketelaere. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham tried to sign Mexico striker Santiago Gimenez from Feyenoord late in the January transfer window, but the 23-year-old decided to join AC Milan instead. (Calciomercato - in Italian, external)

Bayern Munich have dropped out of the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, which has cleared the path for Barcelona to sign the 29-year-old Germany international on a free when his contract expires in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Manchester United will earn £31m if Marseille sell English attacker Mason Greenwood, 23, to Paris St-Germain this summer, as they hold a 50% sell-on clause. PSG have offered Marseille 75m euros (£62m). (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Bournemouth and Spain under-21s defender Dean Huijsen, 19, has a £50m release clause in his contract which can be activated from this summer, with Liverpool among the clubs interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR

Luis Duiz is keen to see Mohamed Salah extend his Liverpool contract but says Arne Slot has his dressing room fully focused on the task at hand.

Carlo Ancelotti has squashed Pep Guardiola's claim that Manchester City only have a 'one per cent' chance of progressing past Real Madrid in the Champions League play-offs.

Manchester United star Casemiro was asked to pick who the better player is between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and appears to have admitted that Messi is better.


THE SUN

Antony stunned Manchester United fans with his backflip celebration after scoring for Real Betis at the weekend.

Arsenal defender Myles Lewis-Skelly is moving closer to landing a shock England debut despite having made just eight Premier League starts.


THE TIMES

Burnley have conceded only nine goals in the Championship, claimed 11 straight clean sheets and are set to break Liverpool's Football League record from 1978-79.

Despite being dismissed as manager last month, Sean Dyche stands to receive a payment worth hundreds of thousands of pounds when Everton's Premier League status is mathematically secured this season.

DAILY MAIL

The Spanish referee who controversially sent off Jude Bellingham is "under investigation" and could face a five-year ban if found guilty.


DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United reportedly plan to offload up to 200 more employees, which would increase the total number of redundancies on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's watch to 450.

EVENING STANDARD

Lucas Paqueta has suffered a fresh ankle injury during West Ham training. The midfielder appeared devastated after being forced to withdraw from training.

THE GUARDIAN

Pep Guardiola admitted he lied after Manchester City lost the first leg of their Champions League playoff against Real Madrid and that their chances of going through are better than the one per cent he gave them that night.

Manchester City's Bernardo Silva says his side are in a better moment now and are not in the same dark place that they were earlier in the season.

DAILY RECORD

New Motherwell boss Michael Wimmer admits he was shocked by the power and passion Scottish football has to offer as he took a sneak peak at some of the rivals he'll be taking on with Motherwell.

New Motherwell manager Michael Wimmer on what attracted him to the club, his short and long-term targets and what the Fir Park support can expect to see.

Celtic will reportedly make the trip over to Ireland to take on Cork City in a pre-season encounter this summer.

SCOTTISH SUN

Dumbarton have banned all U16s from attending matches at their stadium for the rest of the season and blamed a specific group of young supporters for engaging in "behaviour detrimental to the reputation of the club."


Manchester United are considering a move for Liam Delap,
Liverpool are set to offer Newcastle Darwin Nunez plus cash in an attempt to land Alexander Isak,
Brighton might reluctantly sell Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma.

Manchester United are weighing up a move for Ipswich Town's £40m-rated England Under-21s striker Liam Delap, 22. Delap, who came through Manchester City's academy, has 10 Premier League goals this season and is also interesting Chelsea. (i Paper), external

Liverpool are prepared to offer Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 25, plus cash in exchange for Newcastle's £100m-plus rated Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 25. Isak has scored 17 Premier League goals this season. (Football Insider), external

However, Newcastle will not allow their best players to leave if they miss out on qualifying for next season's Champions League. (Daily Mail), external

Arsenal and Chelsea are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's French striker Hugo Ekitike, 22, as an alternative to Isak. (CaughtOffside), external


Liverpool are set for a busy summer of transfer activity, with Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, on a list of players the Reds might bid for. (Teamtalk), external

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, who has got Cherries fans dreaming of Europe, is top of Tottenham's list if they decide to replace Ange Postecoglou, who has been in charge since June 2023 but is under pressure following a poor run of results. (Talksport), external

Manchester City's Argentine midfielder Maximo Perrone, 22, wants to turn his loan in Italy with Como - managed by former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas - into a permanent move. (Calcioline - in Italian), external

Brighton might reluctantly sell Japan forward Kaoru Mitoma, 27, this summer for about £66m as he enters the final two years of his contract, with Chelsea one of the clubs interested. (CaughtOffside), external

AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, will sign a new deal with the Italian club until 2030. (Fabrizio Romano on X), external

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Thursday's newspapers


THE ATHLETIC

Feyenoord are on the verge of appointing Robin van Persie as their new head coach.

Former Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has opened up about his often "tense" and "complicated" relationship with Erik ten Hag and revealed how he was exiled by the Dutch boss.

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea are determined to lead the chase for in-demand England defender Marc Guehi this summer.

Feyenoord have launched a double swoop for Robin van Persie and Erik ten Hag's former Manchester United assistant Rene Hake.

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet has been left stranded in Manchester.


THE SUN

Wayne Rooney is training up the next generation of football stars - including former England team-mate Kyle Walker's six-year-old son.

Antony aimed a dig at Manchester United as he spoke of his joy at playing for Real Betis.

Lucas Paqueta is facing up to a month on the sidelines with an ankle injury.

Rapper A$AP Rocky's shock takeover of Tranmere Rovers has moved a step closer after he was found not guilty in a trial.


DAILY MAIL

Manchester City defender Abdukodir Khusanov was reportedly delayed in arriving at the team hotel ahead of their Champions League clash against Real Madrid because of a visa issue.

Alejandro Garnacho rewarded a woman who recently found his dogs with a tour of Manchester United's training ground and matchday tickets.

THE TIMES

Manchester United's part-owner INEOS is seeking an early termination of its multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with Tottenham Hotspur as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues the drastic reduction of his investment in sport.

Sky Sports News' senior reporter Rob Dorsett provides further details behind Manchester United's latest financial results and why there is further bad news for INEOS
Warren Gatland has blamed Welsh rugby's ills on the lack of rugby in schools.

Lewis Hamilton believes his chances of winning a record-breaking eighth World Championship title are stronger than ever, having elevated every area of his approach since joining Ferrari.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Hundred's attempt to attract bigger-name men's overseas stars looks set to bear fruit with Steve Smith and Trent Boult among those in line to play in the competition for the first time in 2025.

THE GUARDIAN

Los Angeles FC striker Olivier Giroud's home was the target of a burglary earlier this month, police said.

Millie Bright had delivered an impassioned message to fans that "nobody owns" female sportspeople after Emma Raducanu was left in tears when she spotted a "fixated" spectator in the stands at the Dubai Tennis Championships.


DAILY RECORD

Rangers are at the centre of a potentially transformative US led takeover bid - a deal that would see them bankrolled by the enormous financial muscle of the San Francisco 49ers.

Callum McGregor wants his Celtic team to make Bayern the benchmark for their future Champions League charges.

Ianis Hagi has rejected a new Rangers contract, according to reports.


SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers' head of performance Tom Taylor has bowed out after just 14 months in post and joined Chelsea.

Rangers are looking to appoint a director of football as part of a major change of direction within their football department.

Hibs assistant boss Eddie May was rushed to hospital today after he was injured in a horror smash on his way to training.

Rangers have been revealed as a third Scottish Premiership side who received a major sum in research and development tax credits from HMRC.


Chelsea want to re-sign defender Marc Guehi in the summer,
Martin Zubimendi - who turned down Liverpool - could be finally heading to the Premier League,
while former Fulham winger Luis Boa Morte could be heading into management in England.

Chelsea are determined to beat off competition from Premier League rivals to sign Crystal Palace's £70m-rated England defender Marc Guehi. The 24-year-old joined Palace from Chelsea in 2021. (Mirror), external

Meanwhile, Chelsea remain convinced they can sign Guehi in the summer despite their failed approach in January, while Ipswich Town's English striker striker Liam Delap, 22, is also on their radar. (Sun), external

Liverpool and Manchester City are both interested in Bayer Leverkusen's right-sided player Jeremie Frimpong, who has a "gentlemen's agreement" with his German club to listen to offers worth 40m euros (£33.1m). The Netherlands international, 24, was in City's academy before moving to Celtic in 2019. (Teamtalk), external

Arsenal are monitoring the situation of 22-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike and could test Eintracht Frankfurt's resolve with a bid in the summer. (Metro), external

Meanwhile, the Gunners are optimistic of signing Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, who decided to stay with his club rather than join Liverpool last summer. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 26, remains a top target for Chelsea this summer, with the Blues prepared to pay up to £40m for the Reds' second-choice stopper. (Football Insider), external


Barcelona's 17-year-old Spain winger Lamine Yamal has played down reports of a move to Paris St-Germain - and says he loves Barca. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Liverpool's Colombia forward Luis Diaz, 28, wants to sign a new contract - even though his current deal still has two years to run. (TBR Football), external

Barcelona could turn their attention to signing Diaz, who is a long-term target of the club and would be cheaper than signing Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 25, from AC Milan. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Al-Ahli could launch a world record bid for Real Madrid's Brazil forward Vinicius Junior. The Saudi Pro League side, which is the next of the clubs owned by the country's Public Investment Fund to be allocated a marquee signing, would offer around 350m euros (£290m). (Teamtalk), external

Leicester City and Crystal Palace are watching Midtjylland and Guinea-Bissau forward Franculino Dju, 20, who came through Benfica's academy. (Bold - in Danish), external

Former Fulham, Arsenal and West Ham winger Luis Boa Morte, currently head coach of the Guinea-Bissau national men's team, is interested in the vacant manager's job at Blackburn Rovers. (Sun)

 

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Friday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to sanction a summer clear-out of eight senior stars, with Jack Grealish among the group of unwanted players.

Darwin Nunez hasn't been in the best of form this season, but the Liverpool striker has been singled out as the perfect fit for rivals Arsenal.

Manchester United are expected to be without Kobbie Mainoo until at least the end of March, handing Ruben Amorim yet another problem to deal with.

Fearful Manchester United staff believe that they're being spied on by a senior figure who Sir Jim Ratcliffe has brought into the club.

Football finance expert Kieran Maguire discusses the main take aways from Manchester United's latest financial results

Ruben Amorim reportedly left Manchester United's commercial chiefs unimpressed after his infamous comment that his side were "the worst team in the history of the club".

THE SUN

Jack Grealish is reportedly set to lead a purging of the Manchester City squad in the summer.

Sky Sports' Ben Ransom reflects on Manchester City's subpar performance against Real Madrid as Kylian Mbappe's hat-trick helped Los Blancos dump Pep Guardiola's side out of the UEFA Champions League

Manchester United stars hired out an entire bowling alley for a team bonding trip in a bid to save their season.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless cost-cutting campaign since buying a minority stake in Manchester United now extends to vegetables and Sellotape.

DAILY MAIL

Tyson Fury is reportedly considering coming out of his recent retirement to set up a long-awaited clash with Anthony Joshua.

UEFA is set to make an exception to their same-city guidelines by allowing Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur to each play their European ties in London on the same evening next month.

Manchester United called the next of kin of beloved late receptionist Kath Phipps to ask about her season tickets just days after her death, a damning report has revealed.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Noni Madueke has been ruled out until after the international break as Chelsea attempt to reignite their bid to qualify for the Champions League.

Lord Coe has opened the door for Vladimir Putin and Russia to end their sporting isolation if Donald Trump succeeds in his controversial plan to stop the war in Ukraine.

THE GUARDIAN

Tiger Woods is expected to join the PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, fellow board member Adam Scott and representatives of Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund in a meeting hosted by Trump amid increasing hopes the fractured sport can unite over the coming months.

THE ATHLETIC

Feyenoord have reached an agreement in principle to make Robin van Persie their new head coach with Rene Hake his assistant.

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign St Johnstone youngster Callan Hamill. A six-figure package plus add-ons has been agreed, and the 15-year-old is set to officially join the club on July 1.

Christian Pulisic has denied any fallout with Milan head coach Sergio Conceicao and described such suggestions as "unacceptable lies".

Leaked footage from a meeting of Ligue 1 club owners has laid bare the disharmony within the domestic game - with Nasser Al-Khelaifi calling John Textor a "cowboy".

Chelsea co-owner Jonathan Goldstein says that Enzo Maresca is "doing a great job" and will "100 per cent" continue as head coach for the rest of the season

Speaking after the 3-0 defeat to Brighton in the Premier League, Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca described the performance as the worst since he joined the club

DAILY RECORD

Scotland's football authorities will not stand in the way of San Francisco 49ers and their attempted Rangers takeover.

The 49ers Enterprise Rangers takeover should be signed and sealed in a matter of weeks and long before the end of this season.


Liverpool will look to sell their misfiring striker in the summer,
Manchester United lead the chase for Adam Wharton,
Jack Grealish will lead an exodus at Manchester City.

Liverpool look increasingly likely to sell Darwin Nunez, 25, this summer, with the Uruguay striker struggling for playing time at Anfield. (The Athletic - subscription required), external

Manchester United lead the race to sign Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21, although Juventus remain interested. (CaughtOffside), external

England winger Jack Grealish, 29, Belgium playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, 33, and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 30, are expected to headline an exodus of Manchester City players this summer as Pep Guardiola rebuilds his squad. (Daily Star), external

Manchester City could look to sell as many as eight senior players in the summer, with Bayer Leverkusen's Germany forward Florian Wirtz, 21, and Juventus' Italy full-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, among their potential targets. (Mirror), external

Manager Guardiola is committed to putting things right at Manchester City, but if he were to ask to leave, the club would not stand in his way. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Newcastle are prepared to pay Brentford £50m for Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25. (Football Insider), external

AC Milan are ready to listen to offers for Rafael Leao, 25, with Barcelona and Chelsea both long-term admirers of the Portugal winger. (La Gazzetta dello Sport in Italian), external

Manchester United are interested in signing Atalanta's Argentine goalkeeper Juan Musso, 30 - currently on loan at Atletico Madrid - as concerns grow over the inconsistent form of Cameroon international Andre Onana, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are also weighing up a summer move for AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez, 27, with the Serie A side willing to sell. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester United are among several European clubs interested in Sporting and Portugal Under-21 wing-back Geovany Quenda, 17, but have not reached an agreement with either club or player. (TeamTalk), external

Arsenal have been given encouragement to sign Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia, 23, from Espanyol. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle United are set to announce new contracts for Sweden defender Emil Krafth, 30, and Slovakia goalkeeper Martin Dubravka, 36, before an ambitious summer transfer window. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Newcastle will sign Burnley and England goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, this summer, even if the Clarets are promoted to the Premier League. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

Newcastle are also interested in Bournemouth's Ghana striker Antoine Semenyo, 25. (talkSPORT), external

Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Paris St-Germain are all interested in signing former Manchester United attacker Mason Greenwood, 23, from Marseille. United would receive 50% of any transfer fee generated by the English striker. (GiveMeSport), external

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca maintains the support of his players and the club's hierarchy despite his side winning just three of their past 11 games. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

Argentine midfielder Carlos Alcaraz, 22, is keen to make his move to Everton, where he is on loan from Brazilian club Flamengo, a permanent arrangement. (Times - subscription required), external

There is no clause in the contract of Chelsea and England attacker Cole Palmer, 22, that would allow him to leave the club if they fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola would be Tottenham's preferred candidate to replace Ange Postecoglou, should the Australian manager leave the club. (talkSPORT), external

Arsenal have agreed a deal to sign young Scottish central defender Callan Hamill, 15, from St Johnstone in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

 

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Saturday's newspapers



THE GUARDIAN

West Ham have revived their interest in Lille striker Jonathan David, who is available on a free transfer this summer.

Senior Newcastle executives have viewed secret plans for the renovation of their iconic home or a costly new-build and could give the go-ahead in weeks.

Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive Serhii Palkin has accused FIFA of failing to support Ukrainian football in the three years since Russia undertook its full-scale invasion of the country.


DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool are facing a mounting injury crisis with four players set to miss Sunday's titanic clash with Manchester City.

Michail Antonio has returned to London as the West Ham star eyes a comeback this season.

Gary Lineker is convinced Mohamed Salah will pen a new Liverpool contract after spotting some vital clues in his behaviour.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has launched an investigation into Old Trafford leaks and has warned staff in a bombshell email that revealing club information will be considered "gross misconduct" which could get them sacked.


DAILY MAIL

Pep Guardiola has admitted his decision to leave Kevin De Bruyne on the bench throughout Manchester City's 3-1 defeat at Real Madrid on Wednesday night was not a consequence of an injury.

Mikel Arteta has urged Raheem Sterling to step up, saying "we really need him" to help bolster Arsenal's injury-depleted frontline.

Mikel Arteta says his team feel re-energised after managing to find solutions following Kai Havertz's injury

THE TIMES

Aston Villa are expected to be in breach of UEFA's squad cost ratio (SCR) rules for 2024, which limits clubs in European competition to spending 80 per cent of their revenue on player costs and will drop to 70 per cent for 2025.

Private investors who missed out on stakes in one of the Hundred teams in the recent equity sale are pursuing their interest in English cricket by offering to buy shares in counties who do not have franchises in the competition.


THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United's outstanding transfer debt stood at £300m at the end of the second quarter, the club's latest financial results have revealed.

A deal for the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers to purchase a 51 per cent controlling stake in Scottish soccer club Rangers is expected to be completed in the next few months, sources close to the deal have told The Athletic.

DAILY RECORD

The man set to become the new King of Ibrox is American business tycoon Andrew Cavenagh.


Liverpool will sell Luis Diaz to raise funds for a striker,
Manchester City will be ruthless in their summer clear-out
Arsenal revive interest in Dusan Vlahovic.

Liverpool will sell Colombia forward Luis Diaz, 28, this summer in order to fund the signing of a striker. (Football Insider), external

Manchester City will move on players who cannot sustain their schedule because of injuries or fatigue, with those under threat including Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne, 33, and England defender John Stones, 30. (Guardian), external

Manchester United has threatened to sack staff if they leak information from within the club. (Star), external

Arsenal are again interested in Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, 25, with the Italian club willing to sell the Serbian for as little as 40m euros (£33m) (CaughtOffside), external

The Gunners have have agreed a six-figure deal for St Johnstone's Scottish defender Callan Hamill, 15, with the teenager due to join Arsenal in the summer. (Mirror), external

Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea all want to hijack Real Madrid's summer move for RB Leipzig and France defender Castello Lukeba, who has a 90m euros (£74.5m) release clause. (Daily Briefing by Christian Falk - subscription required), external

West Ham have revived their interest in Lille and Canada striker Jonathan David, 25, who is available on a free transfer this summer. (Guardian), external

Manchester United could save millions if they were to move for David and their former player Angel Gomes, 24, from Lille, with the England international midfielder also a free agent this summer. (Manchester Evening News), external

Royal Antwerp's Belgian goalkeeper Senne Lammens, 22, is flattered by rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United this summer. (90min), external

Manchester United are also exploring a swap deal that would allow England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, to join Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, 20, head to Old Trafford this summer. (CaughtOffside), external

Bayern Munich are willing to sell German duo, midfielder Leon Goretzka, 30, and forward Serge Gnabry, 29, as well as French winger Kingsley Coman, 28, this summer. Spain forward Bryan Zaragoza, 23, is another on the way out, having spent the season on loan at Osasuna. (Daily Briefing by Christian Falk - subscription required), external

Newcastle are not concerned about losing Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, as they do not believe any club will meet their £150m asking price in the summer. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle have also agreed personal terms with Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22, prior to a summer move to St James' Park. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Burnley want £30m to allow Trafford to join Newcastle. (talksport), external

Fulham are locked in talks with English midfielder Josh King, 18, and his representatives as they close in on tying the teenager down to a long-term contract. (Standard), external

AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez, 27, wants to join Real Madrid in the summer, despite interest from Manchester United. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Sunday's newspapers



SUNDAY MIRROR

INEOS will announce another round of redundancies at Manchester United on Monday and Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford are keen to forget about the club's past achievements.

West Ham United have seen a staggering 29,000 season ticket holders walk away from the club since their move to the London Stadium.

Kevin De Bruyne will have to reassess his plans after Pep Guardiola suggested he wasn't durable enough to keep up with the demands of modern football.

The Premier League has launched a staunch defence of VAR after confirming the number of errors made this season has plummeted compared to last year.

Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho appeared to send a message about his exclusion after coming off the bench to help the team save a point at Everton.

Nuno Espirito Santo thinks Elliot Anderson's name should be in the conversation when Thomas Tuchel names his first England squad.

Pep Guardiola believes that he might have been sacked this season if he had been at any other club.

Martin Odegaard believes Arsenal's attack was responsible for the defeat against West Ham that leaves their title hopes hanging by a thread.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Bruno Fernandes was involved in a touchline bust-up with Everton legend Derek Mountfield before inspiring Manchester United's comeback at Goodison Park - with a late VAR penalty controversy then seeing players clash after the final whistle.


THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Newcastle chief Eddie Howe is plotting to bring Bournemouth's Marcus Tavernier back to Tyneside.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Shakhtar Donetsk's chief executive has accused FIFA of failing to support Ukrainian football during Russia's invasion of the country.

Arne Slot has revealed that he twice invited Jurgen Klopp to matches at Anfield and says the former Liverpool manager is welcome to visit the Reds training ground whenever he likes.


THE OBSERVER

Atalanta's manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, said he never intended to offend Ademola Lookman by saying the striker is "one of the worst penalty takers he has ever seen" after their home Champions League defeat by Club Brugge.

THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

John Bennett is set to follow Dave King's lead and sell his Ibrox stake as part of the multi-million-pound takeover deal by 49ers Enterprises.


Manchester United considering move for Son Heung-min,
Kevin de Bruyne close to MLS switch
Real Madrid to rival Premier League trio for Castello Lukeba.

Manchester United are considering a move for Tottenham's 32-year-old South Korea forward Son Heung-min. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Meanwhile, Ineos will announce another round of redundancies at Manchester United on Monday, while Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford are keen to forget about the club's past achievements. (Mirror), external

Manchester United are also exploring a potential swap deal involving Bayern Munich's 20-year-old German midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, who is currently on loan at Aston Villa. (Caught Offside), external

MLS newcomers San Diego FC are close to agreeing a deal to sign 33-year-old Belgium forward Kevin de Bruyne on a free transfer when his Manchester City contract expires at the end of the season. (TBR Football), external

Real Madrid are set to enter the race for RB Leipzig's 22-year-old France centre-back Castello Lukeba, who is also of interest to Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Mirror), external

Former Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti also wants to reunite with 22-year-old English defender Jarrad Branthwaite by bringing him to Real Madrid. (Mirror), external

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has hinted that he will look for a new goalkeeper this summer after a mistake by 22-year-old Dane Filip Jorgensen allowed Aston Villa to score a late winner on Saturday.(Express), external

Nottingham Forest, Newcastle United and Everton are monitoring Marseille's 23-year-old Brazilian forward Luis Henrique. (TBR Football), external

Juventus are keen to sign Feyenoord's 27-year-old Slovakia defender David Hancko, who is keen on a move to Turin despite interest from Liverpool. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Barcelona have made Liverpool's 28-year-old Colombia forward Luis Diaz a transfer priority this summer. (Diario AS - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are targeting French defender Loic Bade from Sevilla in the summer. The Blues are said to be willing to bid 30m euros (£24.9m) for the 24-year-old. (Fichajes – in Spanish, external)

 

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Monday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim has 'approved' the transfer of a player Bernardo Silva believes will replace him at international level - Sporting CP superstar Geovany Quenda.

Arsenal are considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, per reports. The Netherlands international has yet to agree a new deal and is set to enter the final year of his contract at the end of the season.

Former West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui has defended his dismal record at the London Stadium after lasting less than one season at the club.


DAILY RECORD

Rangers part company with Philippe Clement after 16 months, with the club 13 points behind Celtic in the Scottish Premiership after losing to St Mirren

Barry Ferguson is set to be offered the chance to become Rangers manager until the end of the season.

Honest Arne Engels has revealed angry Celtic stars were fuming with the first-half flop at Hibs. And the honest Belgian is clear his team will never hunt excuses after suffering their rare title slip.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Steven Gerrard is favourite to replace Philippe Clement as Rangers manager with two ex-Gers players in the running.

THE SUN

Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil has made a shock career change after retiring from football - entering the world of politics.

Marseille boss Roberto De Zerbi has been left so furious with Ligue 1 referees that he vowed to never manage in France again.

Ex-Arsenal ace Lucas Perez has made the 14th transfer of his career to the 12th different club after signing for PSV Eindhoven.

Russell Martin is one of the names in the frame to take over at Ibrox. The ex-Southampton boss is currently out of work and it's understood he's regarded as a serious contender by influential boardroom figures who are involved in the ongoing takeover talks with US investors.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United's embattled staff are bracing themselves for the latest round of savage job cuts by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

Panicked Premier League footballers have called in security teams following an alert over a criminal gang operating with car transporters.

Marseille have found themselves in the centre of a storm in Ligue 1 against both the French top-flight's referees and the French Football Federation (FFF).

Tottenham star James Maddison has revealed that he has been in contact with new England manager Thomas Tuchel.

THE ATHLETIC

Antony received a straight red card in Real Betis' 2-1 win over Getafe on Sunday.

France's referees union announced they are taking legal action after 'unacceptable' comments made by Marseille president Pablo Longoria - which they said fuelled hateful messages to referees.

Venus Williams will not be playing in the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, Calif., after all. The tournament announced on social media last week that it had granted Williams, 44, a wild-card entry into the event.

THE TIMES

Steve Borthwick is understood to be deeply frustrated that England have had to sacrifice their autumn training camp after the RFU arranged a money-spinning extra Test match against Australia.


Ruben Amorim urges Manchester United to sign Geovany Quenda,
West Ham target Taylor Harwood-Bellis,
Real Madrid are reluctant to meet Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite valuation.

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has urged the Old Trafford hierarchy to sign 17-year-old Portugal Under-21s winger Geovany Quenda from his former club Sporting for £35m. (Star), external

West Ham are interested in Southampton's 23-year-old England centre-back Taylor Harwood-Bellis. (Sun - subscription required), external

Real Madrid remain keen on Jarrad Branthwaite but are reluctant to meet Everton's £62m valuation of the 22-year-old England centre-back. (Diario AS - in Spanish), external

Crystal Palace are keen on signing Liverpool's 19-year-old Wales forward Lewis Koumas and 19-year-old Scotland winger Ben Doak, who are on loan at Stoke and Middlesbrough respectively. (Alan Nixon – subscription required, external)

Real Madrid want to keep Luka Modric and are ready to offer the Croatia midfielder, who turns 40 in September, a new contract. (Nicolo Schira), external

Tottenham are willing to sell Manor Solomon this summer with Leeds, where the 25-year-old Israel winger is currently on loan, and Everton interested. (Givemesport), external

Liverpool are hopeful of beating Arsenal to the signing of Rosenborg's 18-year-old Norway Under-21s midfielder Sverre Nypan. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN

Ben White has held talks with Thomas Tuchel over a potential England return.

Brazil icon Adriano's 18-year-old son is making his own way in football after sealing a transfer to a European club.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United coaches are said to be frustrated with the performances of Rasmus Hojlund after a succession of poor showings for the club.

Tottenham Hotspur have opened talks with midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over a new contract.

Claudio Echeverri is set to train with Manchester City for the first time later this week before their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Plymouth Argyle.

Manchester City midfielder James McAtee is Bayer Leverkusen's No 1 target this summer should they agree to sell Florian Wirtz.

Cristiano Ronaldo lays claim to be the greatest footballer of all time but Karim Benzema believes that title should go to Brazil's Ronaldo.

DAILY MIRROR

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United may hinge on whether they secure Champions League football next season.

Ruben Amorim has 'approved' the transfer of a player Bernardo Silva believes will replace him at international level.

Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne has accepted he will only play a bit-part role next season, it is claimed - now he needs Pep Guardiola to decide if he should be kept on at the Etihad.


THE ATHLETIC

Liverpool will receive a £2m bonus from Nike if they are crowned Premier League champions this season.

UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin says he believes "99 per cent of people" are satisfied with this season's new Champions League format.

Vitor Roque's proposed move from Barcelona to Brazilian club Palmeiras has stalled because of Spanish transfer rules regarding returning loan players.

Brighton & Hove Albion are set to be without Joel Veltman for several weeks, due to a foot injury.

Marseille president Pablo Longoria has backtracked on his comments and admitted there is no corruption in French football.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was presented with both plans for a new stadium as well as a redeveloped St James' Park in a meeting with senior club figures at a Northumberland hotel on Monday.

Scotland will not lodge a complaint with the Six Nations over two controversial moments in their defeat to England.

Paul Gustard and Stuart Lancaster have emerged as two leading candidates in the race to fill the vacant Leicester Tigers head coach role next season.

THE GUARDIAN

The president of UEFA, Aleksander Ceferin, has made an outspoken intervention in European politics, claiming "freedom of speech no longer exists" and "we are all fed up of political correctness".

The future of Newcastle United is set to be shaped by a series of so-called "summit meetings" staged in the Northumberland countryside this month.

The Kenyan marathon runner Brimin Kipkorir has been suspended provisionally, after he tested positive for prohibited substances, the Athletics Integrity Unit said on Monday.

DAILY EXPRESS

Fenerbahce fans hurled missiles into the Galatasaray home end during Monday night's Istanbul derby.

A former queen of Centre Court is preparing for a return to professional tennis after 17 months away from the game. Petra Kvitova, 34, has not played since the 2023 China Open, where she was beaten in the last 32 by Liudmila Samsonova.

Max Verstappen has made it crystal clear that he will not be missing any Formula 1 races this year, even if it clashes with the birth of his first child.

THE TIMES

Dan Ashworth is taking an advisory role with Warwickshire County Cricket Club after leaving Manchester United.

Emma Raducanu will be given extra security overseen by a former US Secret Service agent should she decide to compete in next week's Indian Wells Open.

Daniel Dubois is still set to step straight into a rematch against Oleksandr Usyk this summer despite abruptly pulling out of his IBF heavyweight title fight in Saudi Arabia last week.

Steve Borthwick is understood to be deeply frustrated that England have had to sacrifice their autumn training camp after the RFU arranged a money-spinning extra Test match against Australia.

DAILY RECORD

Philippe Clement is entitled to a significantly higher pay-off from Rangers than has previously been suggested.


Manchester City want Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz,
Alexander Isak could leave Newcastle in the summer
Paul Pogba may join Inter Miami.

Manchester City are chasing Bayer Leverkusen's Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, with English midfielder James McAtee, 22, potentially moving the other way. (Mail), external

Sweden striker Alexander Isak may be allowed to leave Newcastle if they do not qualify for next season's Champions League, with Liverpool and Arsenal interested in the 25-year-old. (Mirror), external

Nigeria striker Ademola Lookman, 27, will leave Atalanta after falling out with manager Gian Piero Gasperini. (Sky Sports Switzerland - in French), external

Newcastle are considering a summer move for Lookman and could face competition from Manchester United. (Teamtalk), external

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, who is a free agent after leaving Juventus in November, could join Inter Miami when his doping suspension ends next month after he met with the MLS team's co-owner David Beckham. (Manchester Evening News), external

Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne is waiting to see if Manchester City still want him next season, with the 33-year-old having accepted he will only play a bit-part role if he agrees a new contract. (Mirror), external

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 39, can stay at Real Madrid for as long as he wants, according to manager Carlo Ancelotti. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Real Madrid are not negotiating a deal for 33-year-old Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk, whose contract at Liverpool expires this summer. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Manchester City are hoping to beat Arsenal to the signing of Norway Under-21 midfielder Sverre Nypan, 18, from Rosenborg. (TBR Football), external

Tottenham have opened talks with Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur over a new deal, with the 27-year-old's current contract set to expire at the end of next season. (Mail), external

England manager Thomas Tuchel has held talks with Arsenal full-back Ben White over an international return, with the 27-year-old having not played for the Three Lions since 2022. (Sun), external

Vitor Roque's transfer from Barcelona to Palmeiras is set to fall through due to Spanish regulations concerning the 19-year-old Brazil forward's loan spell with Real Betis. (ESPN)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers



THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have appointed Christopher Vivell as director of recruitment on a full-time basis following his interim spell in the position.

Carlo Ancelotti has said he wants players "who are angry if they don't play" but denied there were any issues with Real Madrid youngsters Arda Guler and Endrick.

Kansas City Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt spoke to Sky Sports about the importance and brilliance of Travis Kelce and what he brings to the team

THE SUN

Erik ten Hag hinted he may never return to management after his dismissal from Manchester United.

Manchester United will face an eye-watering £12m bill if they sack Ruben Amorim this summer.

Reading's latest potential buyer is American businessman Robert Platek, owner of Italian club La Spezia and Portuguese side Casa Pia.

Manchester United should give Paul Pogba a third chance because he's still better than any of their current midfielders, claims Old Trafford legend Dwight Yorke.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United's owners the Glazer family refused to sell the club to Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani as they did not believe the Qatari billionaire had done enough to prove he had the funds to purchase the club.

Lionel Messi is reportedly planning a sensational return to Barcelona.

Former Manchester United youth sensation Federico Macheda has offered his services as Ruben Amorim's attack continues to misfire.

Former Liverpool star Sepp van den Berg has admitted that he 'dreams' of returning to Anfield in the future.

DAILY MAIL

Tickets for three of Manchester United's next four home games have gone on general sale amid the team's dismal form and anger over rising prices.

Sir Matt Busby's family are auctioning off the first medal he won as a player for Manchester City almost 96 years ago.

Santos president Marcelo Teixeira is confident Neymar will extend his stay at the club at least until the 2026 World Cup.


Neymar scored sensationally straight from a corner during Santos' 3-0 win over Internacional de Limeira

DAILY MIRROR

Rising Argentinian star Ian Subiabre is being linked with a move to Chelsea, with his new agent said to be heading to England for negotiations.

Arsenal splashed out an eye-watering £1.2m on their sunshine trip to Dubai.

Federico Chiesa is in serious danger of missing out on an automatic Premier League winners' medal if Liverpool clinch the title.

Aaron Ramsdale could complete a shock move to Chelsea with the help of a relegation release clause.

Hugo Lloris says Europa League success can save Tottenham's hot and cold season - but Daniel Levy has already helped put them in the group of best clubs in the world.

Arsenal splashed out an eye-watering £1.2m on their sunshine trip to Dubai.

THE GUARDIAN

Brentford are to integrate microchips into their match-day shirts that will prove their authenticity, in a move against the growing market for counterfeit football kits.

The Philadelphia Eagles would visit the White House to celebrate their Super Bowl victory if invited, according to multiple reports.

Lionel Messi has been fined an undisclosed amount by Major League Soccer after grabbing the neck of a New York City assistant coach at the end of Saturday's game between the sides.

THE TIMES

England fear they may have to scrap plans to select Benhard Janse van Rensburg before the next World Cup after it emerged that the Bristol Bears centre cannot qualify on residency grounds.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United's rivals are looking to take advantage of the financial crisis, and shocking transfer record, at Old Trafford by offering instant cash to buy "sell-on clauses" for players who have left.

The full inquest into the death of an England football supporter in Bulgaria more than five years ago will be heard before a jury after a coroner said there could be "reason to suspect it was unlawful".

DAILY RECORD

Neil Critchley admits Cammy Devlin's delayed concussion is "not good" as the Hearts midfielder gets set to miss a huge week in the race for the top six.

SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic won't face any action from UEFA after ultras unfurled a massive banner declaring 'Show Israel the Red Card' prior to this month's first-leg Champions League clash.



Real Madrid are considering a move for Jarrad Branthwaite,
Napoli are prepared to make Rasmus Hojlund offer
Tino Livramento among Manchester City targets.

Real Madrid are keen to sign a centre-back this summer and Everton's England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, has been discussed. (Teamtalk), external

Serie A club Napoli are prepared to offer Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund a move away from Manchester United, if the Premier League club are willing to take a financial hit on the 22-
year-old, who cost £72m. (Talksport), external

Manchester City are interested in making Newcastle's England right-back Tino Livramento, 22, and Juventus' Italy left-back Andrea Cambiaso, 25, part of their summer rebuild. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

England forward Cole Palmer, 22, will be asked if he is happy to stay at Chelsea this summer, should the club miss out on Champions League qualification. (Times - subscription required), external

Arsenal are keen to strengthen their midfield with the addition of Netherlands international Frenkie de Jong, 27, and are willing to offer Barcelona 75m euros (£62.2m). (Fichajes), external

Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Croatia midfielder Mateo Kovacic, 30, from Manchester City this summer. (Caught Offside), external

Clubs are looking to take advantage of Manchester United's financial crisis by offering instant cash to buy out sell-on clauses for players who have left. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

No club has shown concrete interest in signing Brazil midfielder Casemiro from Manchester United, with the 33-year-old unwilling to budge on his salary demands. (Teamtalk), external

MLS expansion team San Diego have made no progress in securing Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne on a free transfer from Manchester City this summer, despite suggestions a deal for the 33-year-old is close. (Teamtalk), external

Southampton's 19-year-old English midfielder Tyler Dibling will leave the club if they are relegated from the Premier League this season. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham could offload Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 28, when the summer transfer window opens. (Give Me Sport), external

Aston Villa are set to rival Arsenal, Chelsea and West Ham for 20-year-old Spain and Porto forward Samu Aghehowa. (Caught Offside), external

Newcastle United will listen to offers for England goalkeeper Nick Pope, 32, in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Neymar recently returned to his first club Santos but his agent Pini Zahavi has said the Brazil forward, 33, might rejoin Barcelona in the summer on a free transfer. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Manchester United want to wrap up a deal to sign Sporting's Portuguese wing-back Geovany Quenda, 17, before the summer transfer window opens. (Give Me Sport), external

Manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is under growing pressure at Leicester City. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan has travelled to the city to make the final decision on the club's stadium plans. (Sun)

 

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Thursday's newspapers



DAILY EXPRESS

Galatasaray goal machine Victor Osimhen would reportedly be receptive to contact from Manchester United this summer.

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has reportedly held talks with US billionaires to discuss the sale of the club.

Referee Marco Antonio Ortiz Nava has been handed a six-month suspension after he was spotted attempting to obtain Lionel Messi's autograph after Inter Miami's 1-0 win over Sporting Kansas City in the Concacaf Champions Cup.


THE SUN

Manchester United are set to play two controversial post-season friendlies in Asia.

Chelsea and Arsenal legend Ashley Cole has been tipped for a huge managerial role, despite having no experience.

Harry Kane has teamed up with Tiger Woods by investing in a new golf team.


DAILY MIRROR

Hugo Lloris is yet to tap up Harry Kane to join him in Major League Soccer - but he insists a potential move wouldn't require much convincing.

Aston Villa attempted to stop journalists asking players about Marcus Rashford following last week's draw with Liverpool.

Levi Colwill says Chelsea will be stronger after coming through their mid-season slump.

DAILY STAR

Federico Chiesa is at risk of not receiving an automatic Premier League winners' medal if Liverpool secure the title.

DAILY MAIL

Angus Kinnear, the Leeds United chief executive, is set to join Everton - but not until the end of the season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Vinicius Junior will be given the opportunity to become the world's most expensive player this summer, with the Real Madrid forward to make the final decision on a £200m move to Saudi Arabia.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has claimed modern footballers struggle to cope with criticism.

Celtic are facing calls from politicians in Northern Ireland to take action against fans who held up a banner "glorifying" a convicted IRA terrorist.

Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has claimed that a crucial delay in winger Immanuel Feyi-Waboso undergoing surgery was caused by the Rugby Football Union's medical department being on leave over the Christmas period.

THE INDEPENDENT

Luke Littler has been awarded Honorary Citizenship of the Borough of Warrington in recognition of his World Darts Championship win in January.


THE ATHLETIC

Aston Villa intend to head to Dubai during the international break for warm-weather training.

Incoming Rangers investors Paraag Marathe and Andrew Cavenagh were kept in the loop about Philippe Clement's sacking.

The World Motor Sport Council (WMSC) has approved a rule to make Monaco a minimum two-stop grand prix in a bid to improve the quality of racing.

DAILY RECORD

Jamie McGrath will net a seven-figure deal when he swaps Aberdeen for Hibs in the summer.

John Robertson has bizarrely claimed Craig Levein would have been an ideal fit for Rangers until the end of the season.

Aberdeen boss Jimmy Thelin admitted he erred on the side of caution by leaving Dimitar Mitov out of the defeat to Celtic.


Darwin Nunez among Atletico Madrid's summer targets,
Joao Pedro is on Liverpool's radar
Vinicius Jr could make summer Saudi move.

Atletico Madrid are on the hunt for a new striker in the summer and one of their transfer targets is Liverpool's Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool will only sell Nunez if they bring in a replacement, with Brighton's Brazil striker Joao Pedro, 23, one name on their radar. (Teamtalk), external

Brazil forward Vinicius Jr will have the chance to make a £200m move to the Saudi Pro League in the summer when the 24-year-old will have two years left on his Real Madrid contract. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Tottenham could make a move for Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze in the summer after becoming a "concrete option" for the England winger, 26. (Give Me Sport), external

Manchester City are considering a summer move for France left-back Theo Hernandez, with the 27-year-old having hit a standstill in talks over a new contract with AC Milan. (Teamtalk), external

AC Milan have earmarked Wolves' Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23, as a potential replacement for Hernandez. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian, subscription required), external


Porto's Samu Aghehowa has emerged as a transfer target for Aston Villa, and the 20-year-old Spain forward remains on the radar of long-time admirers Chelsea, Arsenal and West Ham. (Caught Offside), external

New West Ham head coach Graham Potter has set his sights on overcoming competition from the likes of Barcelona to sign Canada forward Jonathan David, 25, from Lille. (Give Me Sport), external

Manchester United will have to pay a total of £20m to head coach Ruben Amorim and his backroom staff if the club chooses to sack them. (Mirror), external

USA winger Christian Pulisic, 26, is close to agreeing a new contract with AC Milan. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Chelsea are poised to hold discussions with the representatives of River Plate's Ian Subiabre over a potential move for the 18-year-old Argentine winger. (Give Me Sport), external

Lyon have written to French league authorities to complain about Paris St-Germain's signing of Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 24, in January. (L'Equipe - in French)

 

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Friday's newspapers




DAILY MAIL

Former Manchester United chief Ed Woodward has been informally approached over the prospect of joining the board of Eagle Football Holdings, the group which owns stakes in clubs including Crystal Palace and Lyon.

Bayern Munich have reportedly withdrawn their contractual offer to Joshua Kimmich following extensive negotiations since the beginning of the season.

Manchester United majority owners the Glazers have been slammed by their Tampa Bay Buccaneers players in a new report.

Marc Guehi is set to hand England head coach Thomas Tuchel a major fitness boost with the defender expected to make a swift recovery from a knee injury suffered in the win over Aston Villa.

Newcastle are not planning a post-Wembley victory parade and will instead celebrate or drown their Carabao Cup sorrows amid the sunshine of Dubai.

Manchester City have cancelled hundreds of tickets purchased by Plymouth Argyle fans planning to infiltrate the home ends ahead of Saturday's FA Cup clash.

The injuries suffered by Takehiro Tomiyasu and Gabriel Jesus have halted potential plans to sell the Arsenal pair this summer.

West Ham defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka is yet to commit his international future to the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Newcastle are working on ambitious plans to spend pre-season in Hong Kong, including games at the brand new Kai Tak Stadium, a magnificent 50,000-seat arena in Kowloon.

Ollie Scarles has impressed FA scouts since his senior breakthrough earlier this season.

Crystal Palace will fly out to Marbella for a winter training camp following the March 8 Premier League clash with Ipswich.

The completion of Sportsbank's protracted Crystal Palace investment is now on course to be completed in the middle of March.

Newcastle's corporate supporters will boycott Sunday's visit of Brighton after heated exchanges with club staff over cup-final ticket allocation.

Tottenham Hotspur are finalising plans for a pre-season tour of Asia.

Premier League figures are covertly listening to X broadcasts of rival clubs in the hope of garnering inside information.

Aston Villa have joined the growing list of clubs interested in Southampton youngster Tyler Dibling.

Newcastle sporting director Paul Mitchell led a scouting summit at Gateshead's Hilton Hotel last weekend as the club's transfer strategy ahead of the summer was outlined.

THE SUN

Manchester United stars are frustrated with manager Ruben Amorim after he blamed their poor performance for hundreds of club employees being made redundant.

Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol says the Glazers are responsible for a lot of Manchester United's financial issues

Fans of Bundesliga club Mainz have turned on Jurgen Klopp in the wake of his move to Red Bull - making the ex-player and manager the subject of a controversial float at the Rose Monday carnival parade.

Barcelona legend Gerard Pique has proposed a new rule change that he believes would make football more exciting.

THE TIMES

The Premier League is ready to escalate its legal battle with the Professional Footballers' Association in a move that could lead to a seismic split between the clubs and their players.

George Martin will miss the rest of England's Six Nations campaign with knee and shoulder injuries.

Conor Benn's former doctor is the subject of a six-month-long investigation by the General Medical Council and is having to follow a number of conditions relating to his ability to practise.

THE GUARDIAN

The Premier League could be forced to operate two separate transfer windows this summer due to disruption caused by the Club World Cup.

The Women's Super League is considering abolishing relegation as part of a radical proposal to grow the sport that will be discussed by the clubs at a meeting on Friday.

THE ATHLETIC

Arsenal plan to appoint a new sporting director next month and are in the process of whittling down candidates before their final decision is reached.

Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos is set to be sidelined for up to two months after sustaining a left hamstring injury.

Discussions are taking place between Barcelona and Neymar's camp over a return to Catalonia.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United appear to have lost faith in Rasmus Hojlund as Ruben Amorim prepares to use the £72m striker as bait to seal a summer swoop for Victor Osimhen, according to reports.

DAILY STAR

Ruben Amorim has told sulking Manchester United star Alejandro Garnacho to improve his attitude.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal will have a new-look starting line-up next season if Mikel Arteta gets his way in the summer transfer window.

Mikel Arteta may have to sell either Leandro Trossard or Gabriel Martinelli - who have both been targets for Saudi Pro League clubs - to fund a summer rebuild.

Marcus Rashford is already looking to make his Aston Villa move a permanent one following his loan switch.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paul Gustard is expected to beat Stuart Lancaster in the race to become the next Leicester Tigers head coach.

Felix Jones has returned to South Africa as an assistant coach, just six months after dramatically walking out on England head coach Steve Borthwick, and will not be part of the British and Irish Lions coaching team.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

The Old Firm are close to striking an agreement over the return of derby away ticket allocations, with positive talks between Celtic and Rangers being held ahead of the March 16 clash at Parkhead.

DAILY RECORD

Hibernian have confirmed that they have now received a bumper total of nearly 7,000 briefs for their Scottish Cup quarter final showdown with Celtic at Parkhead next month.

Stuart Findlay and Kyle Vassell are set to hand Kilmarnock a massive double boost for the run-in.


Marcus Rashford prepared to make Aston Villa loan move permanent,
Victor Osimhen keen on Manchester United transfer
Liverpool have growing interest in Alexander Isak.

Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 27, is prepared to turn his January loan move to Aston Villa into a permanent deal. (Sun - subscription required), external

Barcelona and Bayern Munich are also keeping tabs on Rashford. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have a growing interest in Newcastle and Sweden forward Alexander Isak, while Arsenal also remain keen on a move for the 25-year-old. (Times - subscription required), external

Arsenal might have to sell Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, 30, or their 23-year-old Brazil winger Gabriel Martinelli to fund a summer rebuild, with both players targets for Saudi Pro League clubs. (Mirror), external

Victor Osimhen is keen on a transfer to Manchester United, although they will need to overcome several major clubs to sign the 26-year-old Nigeria striker, who is on loan at Galatasaray from Napoli. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are prepared to offload Denmark forward Rasmus Hojlund, 22, in order to gain Osimhen's signature. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Chelsea remain keen on the possibility of signing Borussia Dortmund and Germany winger Karim Adeyemi, who is valued at 45m euros (£37.1m). (CaughtOffside), external

Manchester City are keen to sign a goalkeeper to replace Brazilian Ederson, 31, this summer and the club are in talks with Porto over a move for 25-year-old Portugal international Diogo Costa. (CaughtOffside), external

Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a new contract to Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich after becoming frustrated with the 30-year-old's hesitation to extend his deal. (Bild - in German), external

Barcelona have expressed an interest in AC Milan's Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 25. (Nicolo Schira), external

Newcastle United are pursuing a deal to sign Burnley's English goalkeeper James Trafford, 22. (Football Insider), external

The Premier League could be forced to have two separate transfer windows this summer because of disruption caused by the Club World Cup. (Guardian)

 

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Saturday's newspapers



DAILY MAIL

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge has confirmed they will try to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz this summer - with the Bundesliga giants set to battle Manchester City for 'the best player in Germany'.

Manchester United have reportedly approached the University of Manchester for assistance with predicting injuries to new signings.

Former Arsenal favourite Tomas Rosicky has spoken out about potentially returning to his old club to take up the vacant sporting director position.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has revealed he would like to see Russia return to play in the World Cup in the future.

Erling Haaland joins us to answer your best fan questions!


THE SUN

Arsenal and Liverpool are set for a tug-of-war over Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich.

Toenail offsides are set to be eradicated in a proposed shake-up of football's laws.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United pair Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee have been left out of the Dutch squad for next month's Nations League quarter-finals.

FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has defended himself from suggestions he is jeopardising the sport's traditional independence from politics by getting too close to US President Donald Trump in the build-up to this summer's Club World Cup and next year's World Cup.

Brighton & Hove Albion made a £73.3m profit for the 2023-24 season, their first playing in a European club competition.

The Ukrainian FA says Russia's return to international football would 'ignore the suffering of thousands'.

THE TIMES

Kevin Thelwell is set to leave his role as Everton's director of football when his contract expires at the end of the season as part of the restructuring that the new owner, The Friedkin Group, is overseeing.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has defended the decision to take the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia, claiming it is "a very positive step for football".

Chelsea are not planning to sign a goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, despite recent scrutiny of both Robert Sánchez and Filip Jorgensen.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Brendon McCullum said Jos Buttler had suffered from England prioritising Test cricket after he resigned as white-ball captain.

Controversial tackle-height change has reduced head contacts, according to RFU data, with figures suggesting a radical new rule for the community game is having a positive effect as the number of red cards also reduced.

THE INDEPENDENT

Bill Beaumont, the interim chairman of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), has urged clubs to vote against a no-confidence motion in embattled chief executive Bill Sweeney or risk sending English rugby into a state of "paralysis".

DAILY RECORD

Queen's Park have launched a bid to sign Leon King on loan from Rangers with the 21-year-old struggling for game time at Rangers this season.


Arsenal want to sign Joshua Kimmich,
Aston Villa have joined the race for Dusan Vlahovic,
Liverpool are willing to listen to offers for Luis Diaz.

Arsenal want to sign Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 30, on a free transfer this summer. (Sky Sports), external

The Gunners have registered concrete interest in signing Kimmich, with a deal to sign Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, from Real Sociedad understood to be close. (Metro), external

Liverpool and Barcelona are among the other clubs interested in Kimmich. (Sun), external

Aston Villa have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 25, who is increasingly likely to leave Juventus in the summer. (TeamTalk), external

Liverpool are planning to sign a new centre-back and a right-back in the summer transfer window, regardless of the future of Netherlands' defender Virgil van Dijk, 33, and with England international Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, expected to leave for Real Madrid. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool could be open to letting Colombia winger Luis Diaz leave for around 70m euro (£57.7m) in the summer, with Atletico Madrid keen on the 28-year-old. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are not planning to sign a goalkeeper during the summer transfer window, despite recent scrutiny of Spaniard Robert Sanchez, 27, and Danish keeper Filip Jorgensen, 22. (Times - subscription required), external

Arsenal could decide to target RB Leipzig's 21-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko as a more affordable alternative to Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, potentially paving the way for Liverpool to sign Sweden striker Isak, 25, from their Premier League rivals. (Liverpool Echo), external

Newcastle are not planning to listen to offers for 22-year-old England full-back Tino Livramento amid interest from Manchester City. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United and Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, is one of AC Milan's key transfer targets this summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenal could face competition from AC Milan for Wolves and Algeria left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, 23. (CaughtOffside), external

Everton are not expected to sign Leeds United's English winger Jack Harrison, 28, on a permanent deal following his loan spell. (Football Insider)

 

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Sunday's newspapers


SUNDAY EXPRESS

Chelsea have reportedly agreed to sign another young talent from South America in the shape of Corinthians defender Denner Evangelista.

Premier League clubs have been given a significant advantage in the race to sign Ademola Lookman this summer, as Atalanta are more inclined to sell abroad.

Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has been advised to seek greener pastures as he is capable of playing for a 'better team'.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is tracking Brighton 'keeper Bart Verbruggen - but it will cost the Bundesliga giants £50m to tempt the south coast club into cashing in.

Kevin De Bruyne's ambition to play in his third World Cup is behind the Belgian playmaker's willingness to accept a reduced role at Manchester City next season.

Former Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon has told Sir Jim Ratcliffe that he is making the Old Trafford crisis caused by the Glazer family even worse.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea loanee Joao Felix has been slammed by the Italian press following AC Milan's latest defeat.

Former West Brom striker Saido Berahino has signed for Slovenian club Tabor Sezana.

THE SUN

Fans have hailed Antony's "aura" after Real Betis dented Real Madrid's title hopes.


STAR ON SUNDAY

Jack Grealish has been urged to leave Man City for 'those that love to watch football mavericks'.

Football is set to see a major law change from next season after lawmakers announced a new law affecting goalkeepers.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Barry Ferguson fears a Fenerbahce thumping after Rangers' latest defeat.

Rangers interim head coach Barry Ferguson said there is lots of work to be done after his side were beaten 2-1 at home by Motherwell

Brendan Rodgers hailed "one of my favourite results of the season" as Celtic powered to a 5-2 win over St Mirren.

SUNDAY RECORD

Michael Wimmer hailed his Motherwell players as lions after their victory over Rangers at Ibrox.


Alexander Isak might cost Liverpool £120m or more,
Senegal forward Lamine Camara is attracting Premier League interest,
Arsenal and Chelsea are linked with RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko.

Liverpool might have to pay £120m or more to sign Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, from Newcastle United - and face competition from Chelsea and Arsenal. (Give Me Sport), external

Tottenham, Liverpool, Manchester City and Chelsea have joined a list of Europe's top clubs chasing Monaco's 21-year-old Senegal forward Lamine Camara. (TBR Football), external

Arsenal and Chelsea have also been linked with a possible move for RB Leipzig's Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, with the 21-year-old unlikely to stay at the fourth-placed Bundesliga club if they fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. (Mirror), external

Chelsea and Liverpool, meanwhile, could battle it out for RB Leipzig's highly rated France centre-back Castello Lukeba, although Real Madrid are also among the 22-year-old's long list of admirers. (Mirror), external

Bayern Munich chief Karl-Heinz Rummenigge says the Bundesliga leaders want to compete for the signing of Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old Germany forward Florian Wirtz, who has been linked with a summer move to Manchester City. (AZ via Mail), external

Arsenal could be left to rue selling striker Mika Biereth, 22, to Sturm Graz for £4m in the summer - the Danish youth international went on to score 11 goals in 16 games for the Austrian Bundesliga side before netting 10 goals in seven league matches for Monaco after moving for £10.7m in January. (Mirror), external

Real Betis are exploring a longer-term deal for on-loan Brazil winger Antony but are unlikely to be able to afford the Manchester United player's wages or fee, which is expected to be £41m. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Liverpool are keeping tabs on Brighton's Carlos Baleba before a potential summer move for the 21-year-old defensive midfielder from Cameroon. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are closely monitoring Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, with a view to completing a move for the Argentina international in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are preparing to complete a deal worth £12.4m plus add-ons for Corinthians' 17-year-old Brazilian full-back Denner Evangelista, who would join the west London club in 2026. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Chelsea's potential new recruit - whose full name is Denner Alves Evangelista Pereira but is known simply as Denner - is the cousin of Arsenal's Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes. (Metro), external

Aston Villa are hoping to complete a double swoop for "complete forward" Charalampos Kostoulas, 17, and his Greece and Olympiakos team-mate Christos Mouzakitis, 18. (TBR Football via Give Me Sport)

 

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Monday's newspapers



DAILY MIRROR

Tottenham are set to pass on their £8.5m option to buy Timo Werner this summer.

Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon is set to miss the next month of action after his crazy red card for pushing Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke on Sunday.

Ruthless Ruben Amorim has warned that any Manchester United players who he deems to be "harming the team" will be shipped out this summer.

DAILY MAIL

Ruben Amorim has admitted that Manchester United's failure to create enough big chances this season is down to the "quality" of his players after crashing out of the FA Cup to Fulham.

Dele Alli took a major stride forward in his career on Sunday as he made a matchday squad for the first time in two years.

THE SUN

Ruben Amorim is ready to get ruthless in his efforts to make struggling Manchester United a major force once again.

Speaking after the FA Cup defeat to Fulham at Old Trafford, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim responded to Wayne Rooney's suggestion that he's naive for suggesting that his aim is to win the Premier League title.

DAILY EXPRESS

Man Utd talent Jaydan Kamason has been tipped for big things following his impressive display in the 3-2 FA Youth Cup win against Arsenal.

DAILY STAR

Liverpool will be missing at least four players for their Wednesday night clash against PSG.

Joshua Zirkzee was reduced to tears in Manchester United's latest defeat at Old Trafford after missing a crucial penalty kick against Fulham.


DAILY RECORD

David Gray saluted Hibs' history makers after Jack Iredale's sensational second half strike ended a 16-year wait for back-to-back wins over Hearts.


Hibernian head coach David Gray believes his players coped with the pressure of the Edinburgh derby really well and Jack Iredale's winning strike was something special.

Jimmy Thelin claimed Aberdeen double hero Kevin Nisbet is getting payback in goals for the work he is putting in off the park.



Manchester rivals are both watching Sporting's Francisco Trincao,
United are also eyeing a move for Martin Zubimendi
Everton want to sign Luis Henrique.

Manchester City and Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Portugal winger Francisco Trincao, although Sporting hope to agree a new contract with the 25-year-old. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Manchester United are eyeing a summer move for Real Sociedad's Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26. (GiveMeSport), external

Liverpool are monitoring Danish right-back Anton Gaaei, 22, and Belgian forward Mika Godts, 19, as well as their Ajax team-mate, 18-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato. (TBR Football), external

Everton want to sign Brazilian winger Luis Henrique, 23, from Marseille this summer but will face competition from Newcastle and Nottingham Forest. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United want to sign Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, from Napoli, who are evaluating whether to try to get Denmark striker Rasmus Hojlund, 22, as part of the deal. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

West Ham are interested in signing Genoa's Belgium centre-back Koni de Winter, 22. (Nicolo Schira), external

Tottenham have joined Brighton among the many clubs interested in signing Romania right-back Andrei Ratiu, 26, from Rayo Vallecano. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Spurs are set to pass on their £8.5m option to buy Germany forward Timo Werner this summer after the 28-year-old's loan move from RB Leipzig. (Mirror), external

Newcastle will accept a bid of £10-15m for their England goalkeeper Nick Pope, 32, and are interested in replacing him with Burnley's 22-year-old English keeper James Trafford. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are looking to extend the contract of Brazil winger Raphinha, 28. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Chelsea are still attempting to secure the signature of Gremio's 16-year-old Brazilian midfielder Gabriel Mec. (TBR Football)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers



DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid scouts have checked on Adam Wharton since his return to first-team action at Crystal Palace.

Manchester City are reportedly among the leading European clubs keeping a close eye on Cesc Fabregas' future at Como.

Andre Onana is believed to have made a decision over his Manchester United future amid a slew of criticism into his shaky performances between the sticks for the Red Devils.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Andrea Berta, the former Atletico Madrid transfer guru, is believed to be among the potential candidates to replace Edu Gaspar as Arsenal's sporting director.

Tottenham Hotspur have given the green light to Cristian Romero's inclusion in the Argentina squad, despite the fact the defender has not played this year.

England have arranged a full tour of Australia, just two months after a disastrous Women's Ashes campaign.

THE SUN

Liverpool have opened talks with Conor Bradley over a new five-year contract. Arne Slot has earmarked the Northern Irish defender as the most likely long-term replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is expected to leave for Real Madrid at the end of the season.

Southampton are planning to axe Ivan Juric at the end of the season and have identified Danny Rohl as their top target.

Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure says fasting and playing games made him psychologically stronger during the month of Ramadan.

Manchester United are staring at a £100million-plus black hole as the cost of their season of hell is laid bare.

Josh Kroenke has jetted in for talks with Mikel Arteta as the Arsenal boss looks to salvage his season.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta admits 'every individual has to be at their best', as his side prepare to face PSV in the round of 16 in the Champions League

DAILY MIRROR

Lyon boss Paulo Fonseca risks a seven-month ban after trying to headbutt a referee seeking to watch the VAR screen during a Ligue 1 clash.


THE GUARDIAN

Manchester United are exploring an early termination from a 10-year lease agreement at their London offices in Kensington in the latest cost-cutting measure proposed by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

THE TIMES

The minority Everton shareholders, who fear the recent takeover of the club has led to a dramatic collapse in the value of their stakes, have had a request to meet the new owner, The Friedkin Group (TFG), rejected.

THE ATHLETIC

The Football Association (FA) has defended the ball used during Manchester City's victory over Plymouth Argyle, following criticism from Pep Guardiola.


DAILY RECORD

Celtic are continuing to keep close tabs on Motherwell star Lennon Miller ahead of a potential summer bid.

Kyogo has been tipped for a quick-fire Rennes exit this summer after being overlooked by his new boss again.



Real Madrid are watching Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton,
Liverpool to face Joshua Kimmich competition
Bart Verbruggen on Chelsea's radar.

Real Madrid scouts have checked on England midfielder Adam Wharton since the 21-year-old's return to first-team action at Crystal Palace. (Mail), external

Inter Milan are emerging as strong rivals to Liverpool for the signing of Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich as the 30-year-old enters the last few months of his contract with Bayern Munich. (Teamtalk), external

Brighton's Netherlands goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, 22, is on Chelsea's radar for a potential summer move. (GiveMeSport), external

Manchester United, Tottenham and Arsenal have expressed an interest in signing Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig, and the 21-year-old Slovenia striker has a release clause that can be activated this summer, which is set to be worth 80m euros (£66m). (Sky Sport Germany), external

Brighton's Brazil striker Joao Pedro, 23, wants to join Liverpool this summer. (Football Insider), external

Canada forward Jonathan David has turned down Lille's bid to extend his contract and the 25-year-old is ready to leave the club as a free agent this summer. (Nicolo Schira), external

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to make a decision on the long-term future of England forward Jack Grealish, 29, amid plans for a squad overhaul. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have opened talks with Conor Bradley over a new five-year contract that could see the Northern Ireland right-back, 21, earn a 650% pay rise. (Sun), external

Brentford and Fulham have both expressed an interest in signing Mexico centre-back Johan Vasquez, 26, from Genoa. (GiveMeSport), external

Fulham and Sporting are chasing Greece right-back Georgios Vagiannidis, with Sporting having made Panathinaikos an offer of 10m euros (£8.3m). (Football Insider), external

Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah, 29, will leave Bayer Leverkusen as a free agent at the end of the season. (Nicolo Schira), external

There have been new and positive talks between Leroy Sane and Bayern Munich over a new contract for the Germany winger, 29. (Sky Sport Germany), external

Everton are set to make a raft of key appointments before the end of the season - with a possible overhaul of recruitment and more influence for manager David Moyes. (i paper - subscription required), external

Former Atletico Madrid transfer guru Andrea Berta is believed to be among the potential candidates to replace Edu as Arsenal's sporting director. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

NWSL club Gotham FC are in advanced talks with Women's Super League side Manchester United over the proposed loan signing of Brazil forward Geyse, 26. (Guardian)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United have held fresh talks with Kobbie Mainoo's representatives over a new contract, as Chelsea wait in the wings.

Antony has informed Real Betis that he wants to extend his stay with the Spanish side.

Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales has reminded potential suitors that star man Alexander Isak has a number of years left on his contract - with talks over an extension planned at the end of the season.

Sky Sports' Keith Downie explains the latest as Newcastle United share their financial report, and how that can have an impact on future transfers and extending current players contracts such as Alexander Isak.

DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid are believed to be keeping tabs on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate amid their persistent interest in Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.

Saba Kharebashvili, a 16-year-old wonderkid from Georgia, has attracted the interest of Liverpool after Barcelona and Real Madrid sent scouts to track his progress, according to reports in Spain.

Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh injury blow with key forward Dejan Kulusevski set to spend a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Steve Borthwick is considering dropping Marcus Smith for the Six Nations match against Italy, in one of the biggest selection calls of his tenure as England head coach.

Arsenal are preparing to raise their ticket prices again for next season, just weeks after their financial accounts revealed a pay rise of more than £630,000 for their highest-paid director.

THE TIMES

Fabien Galthié has spiced up preparations for Saturday's potential Six Nations decider against Ireland by inviting into camp Thierry Henry, whose handball denied the Irish a place at the World Cup in 2010.

THE SUN

Joe Joyce will fight dangerous super-sub Filip Hrgovic on April 5. The 39-year-old Putney heavyweight was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in Manchester.

THE ATHLETIC

Liverpool fans groups have been reassured by French police that there will be no repeat of the chaotic scenes which marred the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed admiration for PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of their last 16 Champions League tie, and neither confirmed or denied whether there was interest, before the Georgian headed to the French capital.

The Serie A commercial and marketing director Michele Ciccarese says the Italian top flight is seeking to bring regular-season matches to the United States, outlining an ambition to do so within three years.

THE GUARDIAN

The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history after a dominant season in which he helped the team win the Super Bowl.

DAILY RECORD

The San Francisco 49ers-backed consortium are considering Rafa Benitez as Rangers' next permanent manager, it is understood.

Reo Hatate could clear the pathway to Celtic's midfield for Lennon Miller.


Liverpool consider move for Rafael Leao,
Darwin Nunez departure blocked
Manchester City target Leicester City teenager.

Liverpool are considering an approach for Portugal international Rafael Leao, 25, but the AC Milan forward is also wanted by Barcelona. (Teamtalk), external

Bayern Munich have reduced their asking price for Arsenal target Kingsley Coman, 28, as they look to offload the France forward in the summer. (Bild - in German), external

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 25, told Liverpool he was unhappy and wanted to leave in January but a switch to Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal was blocked. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham believe they are in the driving seat to sign English midfielder Tyler Dibling, 19, who is unhappy with the new contract offered by Southampton. (Talksport), external

Manchester City want to bring in Leicester City's Jeremy Monga but will have to go through a tribunal to agree a compensation fee for the 15-year-old English winger. (Sun), external

Pep Guardiola's side are also tracking 27-year-old AC Milan and France left-back Theo Hernandez. (Caught Offside), external

Eric Dier, 31, would like to stay at Bayern Munich beyond the end of his contract this summer, but the former Tottenham and England defender is waiting for the club to make a decision. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Juventus are all interested in Arsenal and Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey, 31, whose contract expires at the end of the season. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester United and Sweden defender Victor Lindelof, 30, wants to leave the club this summer and return to former club Benfica. (Record - in Portuguese), external

England attacker Jack Grealish, 29, could leave Manchester City this summer. (Mail, external)

Milos Kerkez, 21, is expected to leave Bournemouth for a new challenge in the summer and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the Hungary left-back. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Borussia Dortmund are preparing for the departure of English winger Jamie Gittens, 20, with Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham all interested. (Sky Germany - in German), external

West Ham could challenge Newcastle for the signature of Strasbourg's 22-year-old Dutch forward Emanuel Emegha. (GiveMeSport), external

Southampton and England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 23, wants to remain a Premier League player next season amid interest from Crystal Palace and West Ham. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool want Wolfsburg's Konstantinos Koulierakis, 21, but could face competition from Crystal Palace and Aston Villa for the Greece centre-back. (Caught Offside)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid's pursuit of Trent Alexander-Arnold has been well documented, but their interest in another Reds defender, Ibrahima Konate, is also very real.

Real Madrid are interested in signing in-form Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen in the summer, according to reports.

Chelsea's latest hire has been to bring in Mark Mason from Arsenal as assistant head of goalkeeping, though his role will be academy focused.

Bournemouth are set to enter a team in the seven-a-side The Soccer Tournament during June, supported by Hollywood star Michael B Jordan.

John Terry has signed up to run this year's London Marathon alongside Frank Lampard's former assistant Jody Morris.

THE SUN

Aston Villa captain John McGinn has defended his new team-mate Marcus Rashford from Ruben Amorim's criticism.

Marcus Rashford looked like his old self after coming on at half time for Aston Villa against Ipswich.

Valencia have released a video as work finally restarted on their Nou Mestalla stadium after a 16-year hiatus.

THE ATHLETIC

Antony's agent has criticised Ruben Amorim and said the Manchester United head coach "devalued LaLiga and Spanish competitions" by saying that the Brazilian's successes at Real Betis were a result of the league having less physicality than the Premier League.

Ange Postecoglou expects Tottenham Hotspur attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski to be out until the international break after sustaining a foot injury.

Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano is close to agreeing a new contract.

Marc Cucurella admits it will be a disappointment if Chelsea do not win the UEFA Conference League this season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Rassie Erasmus has claimed the Six Nations do not want South Africa to join the northern hemisphere's competition.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham are trying to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes on a free transfer from Lille.

Philanthropist Ross Stevens made a $100m donation to support United States Olympic and Paralympic athletes with a post-retirement plan worth up to $200,000 per participant.

THE TIMES

A police chief is calling for the swift introduction of new legislation that will force clubs, rather than the taxpayer, to cover the more than £70m cost of policing football matches.

Phil Mickelson has dubbed Fred Couples "a low-class jerk" for claiming that Brooks Koepka wants to quit LIV Golf.

DAILY RECORD

Hamza Igamane faces an anxious wait to see if he will win his first call-up to the Morocco national team, with the Rangers forward reportedly set to battle it out with another budding hopeful for a place in Walid Regragui's squad for the March internationals.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hibernian boss David Gray is on the radar of Swansea City.

Inverness Caledonian Thistle's current playing squad could be torn apart in a few months' time if the club can't find a way out of their financial problems.


Liverpool target Milos Kerkez,
West Ham are trying to sign Angel Gomes,
Manchester United consider James Trafford and Joan Garcia.

Liverpool are lining up a £40m move for Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

West Ham are trying to sign England midfielder Angel Gomes, 24, on a free transfer from Lille this summer. (Guardian), external

Manchester United have looked at Burnley's 22-year-old English goalkeeper James Trafford and Espanyol's Spanish number one Joan Garcia, 23, as possible replacements for Cameroon international Andre Onana, 28. (Teamtalk), external

Real Madrid are interested in Liverpool's 25-year-old France defender Ibrahima Konate. (Mail - subscription required), external

Real are also keen on Bournemouth's 19-year-old Spain defender Dean Huijsen, who has release clause of around £50m in his contract. (Talksport), external

Barcelona are considering a move for Newcastle's 27-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, who is also of interest to Arsenal and Manchester City. (CaughtOffside), external

Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 30, is not keen on joining Arsenal on a free transfer this summer with Paris St-Germain also interested. (Bild - in German), external

Manchester United and Brazil winger Antony, 25, has expressed a desire to stay at Real Betis when his loan spell at the La Liga club ends. (Canal Sur, via Mail), external

Liverpool are the latest club to show an interest in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, although the 21-year-old Slovenia striker is believed to prefer a move to London, with Arsenal and
Chelsea keen. (TBR Football), external

Tottenham may offload Mali international Yves Bissouma, 28, in the summer as they seek to refresh their midfield options (Football Insider), external

West Ham have enquired about the availability of Roma's 27-year-old England striker Tammy Abraham, who is currently on loan at AC Milan. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle are considering an offer for Fiorentina's 25-year-old Italy striker Moise Kean. (GiveMesport), external

Everton would be open to a deal to re-sign Brazil striker Richarlison, 27, from Tottenham. (TBR Football)

 

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Friday's newspapers


THE SUN

Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace forward Jean-Philippe Mateta ahead of the summer window.

Manuel Neuer has been ruled out for the "foreseeable future" - after injuring his calf celebrating a goal.

Ruben Amorim admits the pressure is on next Thursday after Manchester United suffered more penalty woe against Real Sociedad.

An FA chief wants Premier League refs to wear body cams and the footage to be shown on TV.

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DAILY MAIL

Arsenal teenager Ethan Nwaneri is being considered for an England promotion following his brilliant form for Mikel Arteta's side.

Newcastle are still scouring the market for big-ticket strikers this summer, despite their determination to keep Alexander Isak.

Bournemouth defender Dean Huijsen will be the subject of major interest from Europe's top sides this summer, with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid both interested in signing the 19-year-old.

Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi and Chelsea forward Cole Palmer have landed lead roles in a forthcoming documentary around England's Euro 2024 campaign.

Manchester City are trying to seal a move for Leicester City's highly rated Jeremy Monga, who has already been named on the Foxes bench this season despite being just 15.

Arsenal are still to make a final decision on the identity of their next sporting director, though the process is drawing to a close.

Paul Pogba has collaborated with humanitarian charity Pious Projects of America to provide aid to victims of the Gaza crisis.

The FA has been alerted to the blistering form of striker Mika Biereth, who has scored 10 goals in seven games since joining Monaco.

Newcastle will not take any risks with Sven Botman during the remainder of this season, and only after knee surgery will the extent of his absence be known.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario clashed with supporters after the club slipped to a lacklustre 1-0 defeat to AZ Alkmaar in their Europa League last-16 tie.

Paul Scholes has slammed Alejandro Garnacho for 'sulking' again after being substituted in Man United's draw with Real Sociedad - just a week after doing the same thing against Ipswich.

Bernie Ecclestone has completed the sale of his £500m private car collection - as Red Bull billionaire Mark Mateschitz becomes 'most worthy owner' of 69 Grand Prix cars

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United could miss out on Viktor Gyokeres this summer with the striker pushing for a move to a club who can offer him Champions League football.

Thomas Tuchel has drawn up a 55-man "long list" ahead of naming his first England squad.

Ruben Amorim's wife Maria has struggled with the local weather since the Portuguese head coach took over at Manchester United, it has been claimed.

Jose Mourinho ripped into his Fenerbahce players after Rangers 'punishment' in Europa League.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United's wholesale changes at executive level have ramped up further, with the club's head of human resources Annie Hale, the club's commercial director Florence Lafaye and the club's chief commercial development officer James Holroyd all to leave the club.

Everton have decided not to activate the option to extend Abdoulaye Doucoure's contract by a further season.

LaLiga has reported a number of individuals who allegedly targeted Real Madrid forward Vinicius Junior with racial abuse during February's fixture at Real Sociedad to local police.

A Cardiff City supporter was taken to hospital following their side's FA Cup match at Villa Park on February 28.

THE GUARDIAN

FIFA is to consider a proposal to expand the 2030 men's World Cup to 64 teams, an adjustment that would mean more than a quarter of its 211 member associations would take part.

Harvey Elliott said a starring role as Liverpool's "chosen one" against Paris Saint-Germain compensated for the anger and frustration he has felt at his limited game time under Arne Slot.


THE TIMES

Everton will save more than £50m a year in interest repayments after agreeing a long-term financing deal for the club's new stadium.

FIFA considers 64-team World Cup, increasing the number of teams from 48 as a one-off to mark the tournament's centenary.

Ange Postecoglu questioned his Tottenham team's mindset as they lost the first leg of their Europa League tie against AZ 1-0.

England will consider making Ben Stokes their next white ball cricket captain after Rob Key refused to rule out asking the Test skipper to lead in all formats.

DAILY RECORD

Jose Mourinho told Rangers to "calm down" as his Fenerbahce are far from out of their Europa League tie - as temperatures boiled over on the touchline in Istanbul.

Rangers session before Fenerbahce win saw Barry Ferguson 'go through' players to spark sports science panic.

Kyogo Furuhashi has been told that his persistent shoulder injury that has lingered on from his time at Celtic is a factor in his Stade Rennes nightmare.

Former Rangers captain Lee Wallace's son has put pen to paper on a contract at Ibrox.

David Gray insists he won't have his head turned by speculation linking him to the Swansea job.

THE TELEGRAPH

Diogo Dalot's 'criminal' error sums up goal-shy Manchester United.

Dire Tottenham outshone by striker they sold for £7m in damning defeat by AZ.

Undercooked Emma Raducanu gone with the wind after first-round defeat at blustery Indian Wells.


Manchester United eye surprise move for Crystal Palace's Jean-Philippe Mateta,
Arsenal to miss out on Joshua Kimmich
Harvey Elliott could leave Liverpool on loan.

Manchester United are considering a summer move for Crystal Palace's French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27. (Sun - subscription required), external

Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, Chelsea and Tottenham are all interested in Bournemouth's Spain Under-21 defender Dean Huijsen, 19, who would cost £50m. (Mail - subscription required), external

West Ham and Crystal Palace are among the clubs looking to sign Southampton's England defender Taylor Harwood-Bellis, 23, this summer. (Football Insider), external

Atletico Madrid are expected to bid about 60m euros (£50m) to sign Marseille and England forward Mason Greenwood, 23, at the end of the season. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 30, looks set to stay at Bayern Munich this summer despite interest from Arsenal and Paris St-Germain. (Sky Germany), external

Chelsea are interested in Real Betis' Spain Under-19 winger Jesus Rodriguez, 19, who has a £42m release clause, with Liverpool also monitoring his progress. (Mail), external

Manchester United and Liverpool have asked about the availability of Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson, although Manchester City also have a strong interest in the £50m-rated 25-year-old. (Caught Offside), external

Manchester United hope to make summer sales before activating the 80m euro (£67m) release clause in the contract of RB Leipzig and Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 21. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool also want to make Sesko part of their planned summer overhaul. (Give Me Sport), external

Liverpool could send England Under-21 midfielder Harvey Elliott, 21, out on loan next season in order to play more first-team minutes. (Football Insider), external

Barcelona are prioritising agreeing a new contract with Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27, after interest in him from Arsenal. (Sport - in Spanish)

 

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Saturday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United target Viktor Gyokeres has reportedly signalled his desire to leave Sporting Lisbon this summer.

West Ham fear Lucas Paqueta is set up to lose his seismic fight with the Football Association which could see the Brazilian star banned for life if he is found to have broken betting rules.

Casemiro wants to play more at Manchester United and insists he wouldn't be satisfied picking up his £375,000-a-week wages sat on the bench.

Novak Djokovic admitted Andy Murray had to think hard about whether to continue their coaching partnership.

THE GUARDIAN

Kobbie Mainoo is minded to reject the offer of a new contract at Manchester United and seek a move abroad.

THE SUN

Romelu Lukaku has opened up about his Chelsea departure, admitting he was completely frozen out of the squad.

Erling Haaland has clocked the fastest speed in the Champions League this season.


DAILY MIRROR

Premier League refs could soon be wearing body cams - that would mean bust-ups and confrontations would be filmed and everything could be captured on video to try and protect referees.

David Beckham has revealed that Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team-mates are "always" trying to persuade him to join in at training.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United have until the end of March to activate the option to extend head coach Marc Skinner's contract by a further season.

Leicester City manager Ruud van Nistelrooy is trying to convince teenage prospect Jeremy Monga to stay by offering him a pathway to the first team.

Joshua Kimmich is close to signing a new Bayern Munich contract.

EVENING STANDARD

Mikel Arteta says it was "unfortunate" for Arsenal to lose Chido Obi to Manchester United, but has dismissed the idea that there is no pathway for young players at the club.

THE TIMES

FIFA would have to bypass the laws of the game and increase the length of the half-time break beyond the maximum 15 minutes in order to accommodate its Super Bowl-style show for the 2026 World Cup final.

The £2.5bn from the sale of Chelsea is thought to be frozen in the bank account of Roman Abramovich's company Fordstam Ltd, but its assets remain unknown because it has not filed any accounts since 2021.

The law firm representing hundreds of former rugby players in the legal action against the sport's authorities has launched an advertising campaign targeting other players.

A British academic, Dr Elizabeth Pike, has been named the winner of the International Olympic Committee's gender equality, diversity and inclusion champions award for her work promoting women in sport.

DAILY RECORD

Furious Fenerbahce fans are demanding that goalkeeper Irfan Can Egribayat is dropped after his display in their 3-1 Europa League loss to Rangers on Thursday night.

Sky Sports' Gary Cotterill analyses Rangers' win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League and the fallout from it in the press conferences

David Moyes has warned Nathan Patterson that he needs to 'step up' his game if he wants to be a part of his plans at Everton.

SCOTTISH SUN

Senior figures close to the potential big buy-in from 49ers Enterprises were spotted in attendance at Rangers win over Fenerbahce in the Europa League, including Gretar Steinsson and would-be Ibrox investor Andrew Cavenagh.

Dumbarton have issued a major update to supporters regarding their search for new ownership and plans to exit administration, revealing they're just weeks away from identifying their preferred bidder.


Real Madrid willing to pay for early Trent Alexander-Arnold arrival,
Arsenal lead Tottenham in Benjamin Sesko pursuit
Viktor Gyokeres wants to leave Sporting.

Real Madrid are ready to pay Liverpool a fee to sign England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, before the Club World Cup in June. (Sun), external

Arsenal are leading Tottenham in the race to sign Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 21, from RB Leipzig. (Football Insider), external

Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, has signalled his desire to leave Sporting this summer. (Record - in Portuguese), external

Liverpool and Arsenal could afford to sign Alexander Isak, 25, in the summer without breaching financial rules, despite Newcastle valuing the Sweden striker at £150m. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool are determined to sign Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez, 21, from Bournemouth in the summer, while Real Madrid are also looking at a potential deal. (Teamtalk), external

England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, is minded to reject a new contract offer from Manchester United and move abroad, with the club open to selling him for about £70m. (Guardian), external

Harry Kane could return to the Premier League this summer with Bayern Munich considering allowing the England striker, 31, to leave if a club meets his £67m release clause. (Sun), external

Newcastle could sign Porto and Spain forward Samu Aghehowa for a lower amount than his £82.5m release clause this summer, with Arsenal, Aston Villa and West Ham all thought to be monitoring the 20-year-old's situation. (Football insider), external

Liverpool are keen on a move for Stuttgart and Germany midfielder Angelo Stiller, 23. (Bild via the Daily Briefing - in German), external

Manchester United are actively looking for opportunities to part with Brazil midfielder Casemiro, 33, who wants to be more than a bit-part player. (Teamtalk), external

Canada forward Jonathan David, 25, is keen on a move to England this summer when his contract expires at Lille, with Manchester United, Tottenham, Chelsea and Newcastle all interested. (Caught Offside), external

Juventus are considering a move for Atalanta trio Brazil midfielder Ederson, 25, Nigeria forward Ademola Lookman, 27, and Italy striker Mateo Retegui, 25. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester City have agreed to pay Hibernian £235,000 for their Scotland schoolboys goalkeeper, Ben Vickery, 15. (Manchester Evening News)

 

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Sunday's newspapers


SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United have been told it will cost them £40m to sign Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Manchester United are banking on six exits this summer in order to boost their coffers and to help transform the club's fortunes.

Arsenal look set to bank a sizeable £10.5m bonus following their record-breaking Champions League last 16 win over PSV in the Netherlands on Tuesday.

Crystal Palace star Ismaila Sarr confirmed his goal celebration after helping defeat Ipswich on Saturday was in honour of Jean-Philippe Mateta after his horror injury against Millwall in the FA Cup.


MAIL ON SUNDAY

Mason Greenwood has been dropped by Roberto De Zerbi after the Marseille manager admitted he was unimpressed with the Englishman.

Como boss Cesc Fabregas has vowed to 'take care' of Dele Alli as the former Tottenham star closes in on his long-awaited return to action.

Chris Eubank Sr expects his son's highly-anticipated clash with Conor Benn to collapse and cousin Harlem called in as a late replacement.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

The Oval's famous dressing rooms and players' balcony, which have witnessed many memorable scenes over the past 35 years, including the 2005 Ashes celebrations and the farewells to Stuart Broad and Moeen Ali in 2023, are being torn down as part of a major overhaul of the ground's facilities.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Eddie Hearn is teeing up Wembley Stadium for a rematch between Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn - in a bid to fit all the fans in.


DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Manchester United chiefs might have to shelve their ambitious 'Project 150' after coming to terms with the fact that manager Ruben Amorim will need years to mould a squad capable of challenging for Premier League glory.

THE ATHLETIC

Former Barcelona head coach Xavi says he would be open to managing another LaLiga side in the future.

SUNDAY MAIL

Out of favour Kyogo Furuhashi saw a Stade Rennes teenager given the nod up front in their blockbuster clash with Paris Saint-Germain.

Ally McCoist reckons that the Rangers job would interest Rafa Benitez as he looks to get back in the dugout.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Rangers' Europa League rivals Fenerbahce will have to turn their tie against the Gers around without one of their key men. That's after former Leicester defender Çağlar Söyüncü underwent an MRI scan after being forced off during the first leg with a muscle injury.


Manchester United told price for Jean-Philippe Mateta,
Fulham also set Antonee Robinson valuation
West Ham begin Tammy Abraham talks.

Manchester United have been told it will cost them £40m to sign French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, from Crystal Palace. (Mirror), external

Fulham will also only consider offers of more than £40m for 27-year-old USA left-back Antonee Robinson, who is a target for Liverpool and Manchester United. (Football Insider), external

Roma could be willing to sell Tammy Abraham in the summer as AC Milan do not wish to sign the on-loan striker for next season and the 27-year-old Englishman is not part of next season's plans at his parent club. (Nicolo Schira), external

West Ham, Wolves and Everton are interested in Abraham, with the Hammers having begun talks with his representatives over a potential move. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Tottenham are set to make a bid of about 40m euros (£33.6m) for Bournemouth's Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25. (CaughtOffside), external

Chelsea are tracking Feyenoord's David Hancko, with Tottenham among the other clubs interested in the Slovakia defender, 27. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United have an option to extend Kobbie Mainoo's contract by 12 months to 2028, although the England midfielder, 19, is on the lowest salary in the senior squad. (Sun), external

Everton will push to sign Denmark midfielder Christian Norgaard, 30, when his contract expires at Brentford in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Juventus and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 26, could be swapped with Newcastle and Italy midfielder Sandro Tonali, 24, this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Newcastle are interested in signing 19-year-old Spanish winger Assane Diao from Como in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Inter Milan want to negotiate a new contract for Marcus Thuram as the France forward, 27, currently has a release clause of 85m euros (£71.3m). (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Eintracht Frankfurt are closely monitoring the situation of 20-year-old Turkey winger Arda Guler at Real Madrid. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Former Barcelona boss and Spaniard Xavi, 45, says he wants to return to management and would accept a job at another La Liga side. (France Football, via AS)

 

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Monday's newspapers



THE SUN

Manchester United have an option to extend Kobbie Mainoo's contract by 12 months.

Belgium's No 1 Koen Casteels has quit the national team after Thibaut Courtois was allowed to make a comeback.

Manchester United will face off against Premier League rivals in a pre-season tournament in the United States that will see them travel nearly 9,000 miles.

DAILY MIRROR

Aleksandar Mitrovic has been admitted to hospital due to a 'rapid heartbeat caused by physical stress', according to reports in Saudi Arabia.

Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Erik ten Hag wanted to be in charge of the club "for the next 10 years" before he was sacked.

THE TELEGRAPH

The second half of England's Six Nations victory over Italy saw a drone trailing a Palestinian flag over the top of Allianz Stadium.

Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter have avoided disciplinary action despite France head coach Fabien Galthie launching a withering attack on "reprehensible" Irish behaviour after Saturday's match.

THE TIMES

Ian Wright has privately spoken to Women's Super League organisers to express his belief that relegation should not be removed from the division under any circumstances.

Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers responds to the controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the Women's Super League, as clubs from both the top league and the Women's Championship will vote in May

The squad for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer will be announced at a live event in front of 2,700 fans for the first time.

Ollie Lawrence faces missing the rest of the season, and the chance to tour with the British & Irish Lions this summer, after snapping his achilles in England's win over Italy.

Harry Brook has withdrawn from the IPL for the second year running, further raising the possibility that the Yorkshire batsman will take over as England's white-ball captain.

DAILY STAR

Jurgen Klopp has looked back at his managerial career and confessed how he missed out on two Premier League talismans.

Liverpool might still pocket a transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea are reportedly among a trio of European heavyweights eyeing up a move for Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham.

Ruben Dias claimed the City Ground pitch was too dry during Manchester City's defeat at Nottingham Forest.

EVENING STANDARD

Tottenham's Cristian Romero credited Argentina's physios with his return to fitness after the defender made his comeback in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.

THE ATHLETIC

The LA Lakers' LeBron James is to miss up to two weeks off action after straining his groin in a loss to the Boston Celtics.

The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have agreed on a new deal that will keep the quarterback in Buffalo through the 2030 season, with the deal understood to be a six-year extension for $330m and includes a record $250m guaranteed.

DAILY RECORD

Bullish Antonio Conte claims Scott McTominay is in the clear over serious injury fears and offered Scotland boss Steve Clarke hope about his talismanic midfielder.

Hearts are braced for summer interest in James Penrice from south of the border.

SCOTTISH SUN

Lennon Miller could clinch a summer move to Union Saint-Gilloise and set up a huge switch to Brighton.



Chelsea lining up Jobe Bellingham offer,
Real Madrid and Bayern Munich to rival Manchester City for Florian Wirtz,
Chelsea and Barcelona have concrete Rafael Leao interest.

Chelsea are lining up an offer for Sunderland's 19-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Sun, via Metro), external

Manchester United are monitoring Crystal Palace's French forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, 27, who has scored 12 goals in 27 Premier League appearances this season. (Sun), external

Manchester City are speaking to the representatives of Bayer Leverkusen's Florian Wirtz as they eye a potential summer deal for the Germany winger, 21. (Football Insider), external

Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are also interested in signing Wirtz, who is likely to leave Bayer Leverkusen this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Chelsea and Barcelona have shown concrete interest in signing Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 25, from AC Milan. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Manchester City are considering making a summer bid for Crystal Palace's England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21. (TBR Football), external

England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite could become Everton's highest-paid player as the 22-year-old will demand a contract worth about £150,000-a-week to remain at the club. (Football Insider), external

Everton will need to pay £40m to sign Ecuador centre-back Joel Ordonez, 20, from Club Brugge in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea have been keeping tabs on Inter Milan's France forward Marcus Thuram, 27. (TBR Football), external

Bayern Munich have gathered information about Bournemouth's Dean Huijsen, although the 19-year-old Spanish centre-back is not yet a specific target for this summer. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Deportivo La Coruna fear having to sell Spanish winger Yeremay Hernandez if they miss out on promotion to La Liga as his release clause in the summer would be about £30m and clubs such as Chelsea, Napoli and Como were close to signing the 22-year-old in January. (AS - in Spanish), external

Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich, 30, is ready to sign a new deal with Bayern Munich until 2029. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Juventus want to agree another loan deal for Randal Kolo Muani in the summer and include an option to buy the France forward, 26, from Paris St-Germain. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Barcelona have begun talks over extending the contract of 34-year-old Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny. (Nicolo Schira), external

Former Atletico Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta has agreed to take on the same role at Arsenal, despite interest from the likes of Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (Sky Sports)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


TALKSPORT

Manchester United will announce plans to build a new 100,000-seater stadium on Tuesday. The project is expected to cost £2bn and, if built, would become the UK's biggest stadium.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe sat down with Gary Neville on The Overlap to discuss Erik ten Hag's sacking, recent scrutiny from fans and Ruben Amorim's future at the club - full interview available on the Overlap YouTube Channel

THE SUN

Newcastle's plans for a new stadium could see them having the second-biggest ground in the Premier League - behind another proposed ground.

Martin Keown is desperate for Ethan Nwaneri not to get an England call-up this month over fears of fatigue.

Peter Schmeichel was spotted consoling struggling striker Rasmus Hojlund outside Old Trafford.

Eddie Hearn leapt to Jake Paul's defence amid the collapse of his Canelo Alvarez fight - and even compared himself to the YouTube star.

Ruben Amorim has a new attacking threat at his disposal following a successful "tweak" to his Manchester United side against Arsenal.

Netherlands manager Ronald Koeman has claimed that Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee is not good enough to play for the national team.

Kalvin Phillips could be set for a fairytale return to Leeds as the club plan for life in the Premier League.

Louis Buffon, the son of Italy legend Gianluigi Buffon, made his professional debut for Serie B side Pisa - with the 17-year-old handed his first senior minutes by Gianluigi's former team-mate and Pisa boss Filippo Inzaghi.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

England's top sides are being put off expanding their multi-club plans in Europe amid the threat of more chaos surrounding Champions League and Europa League qualification.

DAILY STAR

Former England boss Fabio Capello has unleashed a tirade against Pep Guardiola - claiming the Manchester City manager has inflicted "tremendous damage to football".

THE TIMES

Lord's is set to generate nearly £4m less in revenue for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship final after India's failure to qualify.

THE ATHLETIC

Just days after Formula 1 and the FIA approved General Motors and TWG Motorsports' application for Cadillac to join the 2026 grid, team principal Graeme Lowdon said the team is now "able to have meaningful conversations" with potential drivers.

DAILY MAIL

Everton defender Michael Keane has several clubs around the world keeping tabs on his situation with him likely to leave the club this summer.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic ran the rule over Dundee United's Owen Stirton last weekend.

Lewis Ferguson and Nathan Patterson are set to make their Scotland returns for the Nations League play-off with Greece.

Rangers have issued 26.7 million new shares which should bank the club around £5.3m.

Shanghai Port boss Kevin Muscat has played down talk over his future amid fresh speculation over a move to Rangers.

SCOTTISH SUN

Ipswich striker George Hirst is being made to sweat over his first Scotland call-up.


Chelsea preparing to step up Kobbie Mainoo pursuit,
AC Milan considering Tyrick Mitchell move
Kalvin Phillips could make Leeds return.

Chelsea are preparing to step up their pursuit of Manchester United's England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 19, as doubts grow over the long-term fitness of the Blues' Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, 21. (CaughtOffside), external

AC Milan are considering a summer move for Crystal Palace's England left-back Tyrick Mitchell, 25, as they prepare for the departure of France left-back Theo Hernandez, 27. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City's former England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 29, could return to Leeds this summer after spending this term on loan at Ipswich. (Sun), external

Manchester City are actively monitoring Real Madrid's France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Arsenal are plotting a potential move for Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 27, from Newcastle. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United are considering a summer move for Porto's 20-year-old Spain forward Samu Aghehowa, who has a release clause of about £84m. (GiveMeSport), external

Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta this summer and the Nigeria forward, 27, is open to a Premier League return amid links with Chelsea and Arsenal. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are contemplating whether to make a move for Brighton's Netherlands defender Jan Paul van Hecke, 24. (GiveMeSport), external

Al-Riyadh, FC Dallas and Wolves are among the clubs showing an interest in 32-year-old England centre-back Michael Keane, whose Everton contract expires this summer. (Mail), external

Everton, Marseille and Sevilla are interested in Rangers' Moroccan striker Hamza Igamane, 22. (Ekrem Konur), external

AC Milan's Fikayo Tomori remains on the market after almost joining Juventus and Tottenham in January, and the England centre-back is available for about 20m euros (£16.8m). (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Theo Hernandez could leave AC Milan this summer for a fee of about 30m euros (£25m). The France defender is out of contract in 2026 and could be available after a run of poor form. (Calciomercato - in Italian, external)

Brighton's Sweden midfielder Yasin Ayari, 21, is attracting interest from Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan. (Football Insider), external

Everton will seek to reduce Mali midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure's wages in a renewed contract after declining to activate the 32-year-old's one-year extension clause. (Football Insider), external

Paul Pogba's ban ends this week but despite receiving several offers, the former France midfielder, 31, is yet to decide where to resume his career after leaving Juventus. (L'Equipe - in French), external

Scottish striker Robbie Ure, 21, will be traveling to Sweden in order to complete a move from Anderlecht to IK Sirius. (Fabrizio Romano)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers



DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are reportedly 'very interested' in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk.

Sporting Lisbon's in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly interested in joining three Premier League clubs this summer.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was spotted deep in conversation with two PSG chiefs after the Reds were knocked out of the Champions League by the French outfit.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned to first-team training for the first time since being on the end of a horror tackle that left him hospitalised and requiring 26 stitches.

There is still a possibility that Jadon Sancho could end up back at Old Trafford this summer if Chelsea decide not to go through with their obligation to buy deal - although it would cost what insiders say is 'a significant penalty' to pull out under the terms of their loan agreement with Manchester United.

Chelsea are believed to be looking at a number of wingers this summer, including exciting Real Betis talent Jesus Rodriguez.

Manchester United are likely to take a big hit this summer as they look to refresh a squad full of expensive stars on big salaries.

Manchester United could bank as little as £20m from selling Marcus Rashford this summer.

THE SUN

Alexis Mac Allister was pelted with missiles from the away end while taking a corner in their Champions League penalty defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Feuding boxers Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have clashed again ahead of their Best of British showdown.

THE TIMES

The UK's hopes of hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup have received a significant boost after it emerged that it is set to be the only European bid.

THE ATHLETIC

City Football Group (CFG), the holding company that oversees the multi-club ownership group spearheaded by Manchester City, recorded a £122.2m pre-tax loss in the 2023-24 season, taking CFG's combined losses since its 2013 founding to £972.8m.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed there is a possibility that work could begin on their ambitious stadium redevelopment plans next season.

William Saliba says he wants to stay and win trophies at Arsenal, as leaving before then would see the fans "forget" about him.

Sunderland posted a pre-tax loss of £8.6m in their annual accounts for the year ending July 31 2024, a figure that would have almost doubled had the club not sold striker Ross Stewart to Southampton.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are set for a major squad overhaul next summer, with eight first-team players reportedly set to leave.

THE GUARDIAN

FIFA has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers' safety on World Cup projects by refusing inspectors access to observe conditions inside Mexico's Azteca Stadium.

The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they will visit the White House to celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in this year's Super Bowl.


DAILY RECORD

Alex Rae has told of the heartbreaking conversation he had with Rangers chief Patrick Stewart - in which he was told he was being sacked by his beloved club.

Brian Laudrup will return to Ibrox on Thursday night to publicly support Barry Ferguson's bid to become the next Rangers boss.

Stefan Gartenmann left Aberdeen in the summer but has still remained an important player for them in the transfer market - playing a major part in Jimmy Thelin landing a couple of his top January targets.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have secured a loan against future transfer fees, it has emerged.

Former Rangers kitman Jim McAlister has landed a plum new role with Steve Clarke's national team.


Manchester United's Diogo Dalot might move in the summer,
Viktor Gyokeres continues to attract Premier League interest
Newcastle want Ipswich's Liam Delap.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are interested in a summer move for Manchester United and Portugal defender Diogo Dalot, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund's 25-year-old Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who they see as a potential long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool, Manchester City or Arsenal would be Viktor Gyokeres' preferred destination if the 26-year-old Sweden striker leaves Sporting this summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Arsenal are in pole position ahead of Barcelona to sign Espanyol's 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish), external

Manchester United might make a move for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus are willing to lower their £35m asking price for the 25-year-old Serbia striker. (Givemesport), external

Tottenham have opened talks with Angel Gomes over a free transfer move when the 24-year-old England midfielder's Lille contract expires this summer. (Football Transfers), external

Manchester United are leading the race for Rosario's 18-year-old Argentina Under-20s defender Juan Gimenez. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have started to explore a deal for Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary full-back Milos Kerkez. (Teamtalk), external

Leeds have a verbal agreement to re-sign 29-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, subject to the Whites earning promotion to the Premier League. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle are plotting a move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, 22, as the Englishman wants to stay in the Premier League amid his current club's struggles. (Football Insider), external

Turkish teenager Arda Guler wants to leave Real Madrid as he continues to struggle for game time, with Inter Milan and AC Milan reportedly interested in the 20-year-old midfielder. (Sport - in Spanish)

 

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Thursday's newspapers



THE SUN

Arsenal want to sign Bruno Guimaraes as part of a stunning triple summer transfer spree under incoming new chief Andrea Berta.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe has declared war on the bloated wage bill at Manchester United.

Newcastle have offered an olive branch to former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi - as the Toon invited their former chiefs to Wembley on Sunday.

Everton are looking into a shock move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, reports claim.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal are expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer with Andrea Berta poised to oversee their business after agreeing to become the Gunners' new sporting director.

Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the Carabao Cup final for the second successive season, but the Liverpool right-back appears to have avoided a serious injury.

Rasmus Hojlund has been given a vote of confidence from the head coach of the Denmark national team.

DAILY EXPRESS

Harry Maguire has been in better form for Manchester United this season, but the Red Devils have been urged to pay off his contract and let him leave the club.

Manchester United are set to lose a second member of their medical team to a Premier League rival.

Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario believes that Andoni Iraola has turned Bournemouth into the best 'pressuring' team around. The Cherries boss is rumoured to be on Spurs' managerial shortlist in case they decide to part ways with current manager Ange Postecoglou.

Formula 1 have announced a major power play by tying down chief executive Stefano Domenicali to a new long-term contract.

THE TIMES

Newcastle United supporters heading back to Tyneside by train after the Carabao Cup final will be barred from drinking alcohol.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou stands by saying he always wins something in his second year at clubs as Spurs attempt to salvage their season against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.

Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou was not impressed by a reporter's question ahead of his side's Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar, saying 'there aren't many professions in the world where you have to answer questions like that'.

The rebels calling for the removal of the RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, are now attempting to oust the entire board too.

THE TELEGRAPH

Newcastle United are ready to launch "Project 2030" as they move into the second phase of the club's quest for growth under Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

THE GUARDIAN

Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his contract in an attempt to ward off potential interest from RB Leipzig.

Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.

THE ATHLETIC

Brazilian club Palmeiras and the bodies representing professional clubs in the country have written to FIFA and CONMEBOL demanding action after another high-profile incident of racism in South America.

Atletico Madrid's Angel Correa has been given a five-game La Liga ban after insulting the referee following his red card during Sunday's game at Getafe.

EVENING STANDARD

Levi Colwill says he "caught up on old times" with Thomas Tuchel on the phone, and is hoping the new England manager names him in his first squad on Friday.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United's £2bn super stadium plans have been thrown into DOUBT as industry insiders call into question Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bold statements.

Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to start the Carabao Cup final ahead of No 1 goalkeeper Alisson.

SCOTTISH SUN

Jose Mourinho has told Rangers defeat didn't hurt him as the Fenerbahce boss bullishly claimed 'they're not better than us'.

DAILY RECORD

Steve Clarke could be forced to sweat on the fitness of star man Scott McTominay ahead of the vital Nations League play-off with Greece.

Shanghai Port boss Kevin Muscat has dropped a clue that he is keeping an eye on Rangers - with a nod to Jose Mourinho.

Scottish football chiefs are looking to introduce a new U19 age group in a bid to give more promising youngsters the chance of making the breakthrough.


Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane is on Arsenal's radar along with Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes,
Liverpool eye Ajax defender Jorrel Hato,
Barcelona reject Manchester United bid for Frenkie de Jong.

Arsenal are interested in signing Germany winger Leroy Sane on a free transfer when the 29-year-old's Bayern Munich contract expires this summer. (Christian Falk), external

New Arsenal director of football Andrea Berta wants to make Newcastle's 27-year-old Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes and Real Sociedad's 26-year-old Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi his first signings. (AS - in Spanish), external

Barcelona also have Newcastle midfielder Guimaraes high on their list of summer transfer targets. (Football Espana), external

Liverpool have sent scouts to watch versatile left-sided Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, 19, who has been capped five times by the Netherlands. (Mail - subscription required), external

Everton are considering a summer move for Newcastle's 27-year-old English midfielder Sean Longstaff. (Talksport), external

Manchester City, Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in Bayer Leverkusen's 24-year-old Netherlands winger Jeremie Frimpong. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona have rejected a £57.8m bid from Manchester United for Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 27. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Barcelona boss Hansi Flick wants to keep De Jong at all costs and the Catalan club have reopened talks over a new contact. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Everton are monitoring the progress of Tottenham's 25-year-old Israel midfielder Manor Solomon, who is on loan at Leeds. (Teamtalk), external

Bayer Leverkusen remain confident Germany playmaker Florian Wirtz, 21, will extend his contract at the club, despite links with Bayern Munich and Manchester City. (Bild, via Get German Football News)