Press Gossip - 2024

Barcelona have made a bid to take advantage of the sanctions placed on Chelsea by trying to sign three of the club's Champions League-winning defenders - Germany's Antonio Rudiger, 29, Spain's Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, and Denmark's Andreas Christensen, 25. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Real Madrid and Wales winger Gareth Bale, 32, is a target for AC Milan this summer. (Rudy Galetti - Calciomercato)

Manchester United expect Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, to leave the club at the end of the season, halfway through his two-year contract. (Football Insider)

Leicester City hope to persuade Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, to sign a new contract, despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal. (Team Talk)

The Foxes hope to make three signings this summer. (Telegraph)

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, remains unhappy with his situation at the club and the 28-year-old Belgium international could seal a move back to Inter Milan. (Calciomercato - via Mail)

Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, could leave Aston Villa this summer as boss Steven Gerrard has placed a holding midfielder at the top of his list for next season. (Mail)

Newcastle are ready to hijack Aston Villa's bid to sign 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho permanently from Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)

Everton are plotting a summer move for Leicester City's Denmark centre-back Jannik Vestergaard, 29. (Football Insider)

Leeds United are looking at signing Barcelona and United States full-back Sergino Dest, 21. (Team Talk)

Middlesbrough right wing-back Djed Spence, on loan at Nottingham Forest, wants a Premier League move - as Arsenal and Tottenham line up a £20m summer bid, and Manchester United also interested in the 21-year-old England Under-21 international. (Mirror)

Nottingham Forest want to turn 21-year-old English midfielder James Garner's loan from Manchester United into a permanent transfer, but any deal could depend on whether they win promotion to the Premier League. (Football Transfers)

RB Leipzig are set for contract talks with France midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 24, this summer, but will listen to offers in excess of 75m euros (£63.3m). Manchester United, Liverpool, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid, Manchester City, Arsenal and Bayern Munich are all monitoring his situation. (ESPN)

Tottenham have submitted a £2m bid for Oxford United's Irish centre-back Luke McNally, 22. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are set to sign 16-year-old Scotland youth international winger Ben Doak from Celtic for £600,000. (Goal)
 
Cristiano Ronaldo absent from Manchester United squad before Leicester game - Papers | Transfer Centre News | Sky Sports
Man Utd hesitant to secure Paul Pogba's future before new manager is appointed;
Barcelona eyeing Alexandre Lacazette on free transfer;
Wayne Rooney to quit Derby if assurances are not received?;
Man City win race to sign teenage Ghanaian sensation


Friday 1 April 2022 23:02, UK



DAILY EXPRESS

Cristiano Ronaldo is not with the Manchester United squad as they prepare to face Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday, according to reports.
Chelsea forward Romelu Lukaku has reportedly been in contact with Inter Milan chiefs in an attempt to secure a move back to the San Siro.
Arsenal are reportedly keeping tabs on two of Europe's hottest strikers, Lautaro Martinez and Victor Osimhen - and neither is expected to come cheap.


THE SUN

Manchester United are reportedly waiting on the appointment of a new manager before offering Paul Pogba a new long-term contract.
Kieran Tierney is fully committed to Arsenal despite interest from Real Madrid, according to reports.
Carlton Cole has backed Michail Antonio to keep his spot in West Ham's team despite the club being poised to sign a striker this summer.
Wayne Rooney says he could quit as Derby boss this summer - if he does not get assurances about the crisis club's future.
Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette is wanted by Barcelona on a free transfer, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy.
Manchester United are mulling a potential move for RB Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn, according to Swiss media reports.
Rio Ferdinand has slammed former England managers for failing to get the best out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in midfield, due to being "way off" tactically and instead leaving the team with "carnage" and "graft".
Wolves will offer Ruben Neves a new deal but boss Bruno Lage admits he will be a wanted man.

DAILY MIRROR
Bruno Fernandes has admitted he wants the No 8 shirt at Manchester United - but is not willing to take it from team-mate Juan Mata.
Arsenal have been urged to make another bid to snatch Wilfried Zaha away from Crystal Palace this summer by Paul Merson.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Saracens insist the only way they would let Mark McCall leave for England is if the RFU pays an unlikely £32m fee.

DAILY STAR
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is reportedly "upset and angry" at Luis Enrique's decision to drop him from the Spain squad.
Legendary West Ham hardman Julian Dicks "smashed" Joe Cole in training following a nutmeg - before warning him not to repeat his tricky antics again.

SCOTTISH SUN
St Mirren goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is close to signing a deal to join Cardiff City from next season.

DAILY RECORD
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has ramped up contract talks with Barrie McKay as he looks to keep his star man at Tynecastle.


Barcelona want to sign Arsenal and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, on a free transfer in the summer when his current contract expires. (Sport)

Villarreal's Pau Torres is back on the radar of Manchester United who held talks over the Spain defender, 25, before signing Raphael Varane last summer. (90min)

Manchester City are optimistic they can see off competition from Real Madrid to sign Borussia Dortmund and Norway's 21-year-old striker Erling Braut Haaland this summer. (ESPN)

Newcastle United want to sign 29-year-old Barcelona and Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, currently on loan at Aston Villa.(Sport)

Arsenal have been undertaking extensive scouting of Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 23, and Inter Milan and Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez, 24. (CBS Sports)

Aston Villa are preparing to break their transfer record again this summer and are likely to spend more than £150m on new signings. (Football Insider)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is "confident" the club will be able to sort out a new contract for Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 29. (Goal)

Leeds United are in pole position to sign USA midfielder Brenden Aaronson, 21, with talks under way over a potential summer move from RB Salzburg. (Football Insider)

Talks over a new West Ham contract for Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek, 27, have been put on hold until the end of the season, despite interest from some of Europe's biggest clubs. (90min)

West Ham and Leeds are among the teams looking to bring Republic of Ireland midfielder Josh Cullen, 25, back to England from Anderlecht. (Teamtalk)

Bayern Munich have started talks over a new contract for Germany forward Thomas Muller, 32. (Bild - in German)
 
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Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, is close to agreeing a new contract which will keep him at Liverpool until the end of his career. (Sunday Mirror)

Real Madrid are among the clubs interested in discussing a deal for Chelsea's 31-year-old France midfielder N'Golo Kante if he becomes available this summer. (AS - in Spanish)

Newcastle United are willing to sell French forward Allan Saint-Maximin, 25, for about £50m this summer and Aston Villa are one of the clubs monitoring the situation. (Mail on Sunday)

Chelsea's Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 25, has reached an agreement in principle to join Barcelona. (Football Insider)

Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, has told Barcelona he wants to join them this summer if they can offer him a contract of more than two years. (Sport - in Spanish)

Liverpool's Belgium forward Divock Origi, 26, is close to agreeing a four-year contract with AC Milan. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Erik ten Hag has already lined up his first two signings if he becomes Manchester United manager, both from his current club Ajax - Brazil winger Antony, 22, and Netherlands centre-half Jurrien Timber, 20. (Sunday Mirror)

Ajax boss Erik ten Hag has a release clause of just more than £1.7m that Manchester United would have to pay if they appointed the 52-year-old as manager. (Sunday Telegraph - subscription)

Manchester City and Liverpool have been told that Spain midfielder Gavi, 17, is set to sign a new long-term contract at Barcelona. (90min)

Barcelona hope to agree a contract extension with Ronald Araujo next week as they are aware the Uruguay centre-back, 23, has received offers from Premier League clubs. (Sport - in Spanish)

Manchester United are one of the clubs interested in Araujo, whose contract with Barcelona runs until summer 2023. (El Nacional - in Catalan)

Liverpool want to sign a top-class central midfielder this summer - and their number one target is West Ham's England international Declan Rice, 23. (Football Insider)

Leicester are considering whether to sell their £50m-rated England midfielder James Maddison, 25, so they can reshape their squad this summer. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester City's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, is set to land England midfielder Phil Foden, 21, an even bigger pay rise at City. (Daily Star Sunday)

Newcastle, West Ham and Southampton have considered signing West Brom's Sam Johnstone - and now Tottenham are back in the hunt for the 29-year-old England goalkeeper. (Mail on Sunday)

Arsenal's Germany keeper Bernd Leno, 30, is ready to reject a move to Newcastle and return to the Bundesliga this summer. (Daily Star Sunday)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wants to offload Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, and Germany forward Timo Werner, 26, this summer. (Football Insider)

Napoli have offered Senegal defender Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, a contract extension until 2025. (Nicolo Schira on Twitter)

Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 36, has endured an injury-plagued campaign at Paris St-Germain but wants to stay next season. (RMC Sport - in French)
 


07:04 · MON April 04, 2022


DAILY MIRROR


  • Barcelona will offer Sergino Dest to Bayern Munich as part of a bid to sign Robert Lewandowski, who has expressed his desire to join Xavi Hernandez's revolution at the Camp Nou, according to reports.
  • Barca have already shortlisted Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette as backup option, according to reports, with the Frenchman's contract expiring in three months' time.
  • Manchester United could be in line to save a significant amount on their weekly wage bill, with four of their higher earners in line to leave the club in the summer.
DAILY STAR
  • Romelu Lukaku has already been linked with a move away from Chelsea next summer, and now Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has hinted that the striker may have to leave the club.
  • Mohamed Salah is the "perfect player" for Liverpool and would not be as effective if he leaves to join Barcelona or Real Madrid, according to former Reds defender Markus Babbel.
  • Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is ready to snub Newcastle and return to Germany this summer.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Manchester United's hopes of sealing a summer swoop for Kalvin Phillips have been dealt a blow, with reports claiming that Aston Villa are set to join them in the race for the Leeds star.
  • Manchester United are planning a 'high transfer offer' for Barcelona defensive sensation Ronald Araujo, according to reports in Spain.
  • Birmingham City are reportedly bracing themselves for Premier League and European interest in 17-year-old midfield prodigy George Hall.

THE TIMES
  • Ralf Rangnick has told the Manchester United board they cannot afford to keep repeating the errors of the past as he criticised them for buying players who lack aggression and who do not have the right DNA to make the club great again.
THE INDEPENDENT
  • Veteran goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski will be handed a new one-year deal at West Ham.
THE SUN
  • Newcastle are set to snatch stopper Robert Sanchez from Brighton and make him their new No 1.



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Aston Villa will push for a £60m move for Leeds United's England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, this summer. (Telegraph - subscription)

Leicester City are considering cashing in on 25-year-old England midfielder James Maddison. (Mail)

Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, will decide by the end of April if he will join Real Madrid, Barcelona or Manchester City this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Manchester United target and Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji, 26, wants to leave Borussia Dortmund and is considering a move to the Premier League. (Sport1)

Barcelona are unwilling to meet Antonio Rudiger's initial financial demands but will have another meeting with the Germany defender, 29, over a free transfer from Chelsea this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Barcelona want to agree a contract extension for Ronald Araujo, who has received an offer from Manchester United, but the Uruguay centre-back, 23, has not taken kindly to Barca's pursuit of Rudiger and Chelsea's Denmark 25-year-old defender Andreas Christensen. (Sport - in Spanish)

Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, is among a number of Real Madrid players who will be offloaded this summer. (Marca)

Arsenal and Tottenham are interested in Lautaro Martinez but Inter Milan will only sell the Argentina striker, 24, if they receive a bid of more than 80m euros (£67.3m). (Calciomercato - in Italian)

West Ham will reward Polish goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, 36, with a new contract for next season. (Mail)

Aston Villa will attempt to secure a permanent transfer for Anwar El Ghazi this summer, but Everton have no plans to sign the Netherlands winger, 26, when his loan spell expires. (Football Insider)

Derby County could bag a sizeable fee for 15-year-old goalkeeper Jack Thompson, with Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea interested in the England youth international. (Sun)

Birmingham City are bracing themselves for interest from Premier League and European clubs in their England Under-18 midfielder George Hall, 17. (Mail)

Newcastle are lining up a £20m offer to Brighton for Spain goalkeeper Robert Sanchez, 24, in the summer and also targeting Watford's Senegal winger Ismaila Sarr, 24. (Sun)

Everton will let Allan leave in the summer, despite the Brazil midfielder, 31, having another year left on his contract. (Sun)

Former Armenia midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is out of contract in the summer, but, after an upturn in form, Roma are set to open talks over a new deal for the 33-year-old this week. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)
 
07:29 · TUE April 05, 2022


Man Utd players view Erik ten Hag as an 'underwhelming' choice as new manager
DAILY MAIL

Serge Gnabry is reportedly considering his future at Bayern Munich with Real Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool all interested in the former Arsenal flop who has flourished in the Bundesliga.
Kalvin Phillips is ready to knock back interest from multiple Premier League teams to sign a new deal with Leeds United, but talks will have to wait until the summer after he changes agent.
Newcastle United, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Leeds United are all interested in FC Cologne defender Timo Hubers, who could be available for as little as £6m this summer as his contract winds down.
Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants the Champions League to introduce a Super Bowl-style opening ceremony to "challenge the status quo".
Liverpool's opening effort to enter the Non Fungible Token (NFT) market flopped, with only just over five per cent of 171,000 made available being sold.
Everton's Premier League rivals suspect they have broken spending rules and have taken the extraordinary step of analysing the Merseyside club's financial accounts for the past two years.
Tottenham are expected to trigger their £25m option to sign Dejan Kulusevski at the first opportunity this summer.
West Ham are expected to run the rule over Benfica's £70m-rated striker Darwin Nunez when the Portuguese club host Liverpool on Tuesday.
Wolves are the latest club to show an interest in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes, who has been scouted by Manchester City and Newcastle and saw a move to Everton fall through last summer.
Tottenham are back in the hunt for Sam Johnstone after delaying their move for the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper in January to prioritise other areas.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has emerged as a potential target for Manchester United should Erik ten Hag become their next manager.
Brentford have revived their interest in Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey, who would cost around £15 million.


DAILY STAR


  • Manchester United stars are reported to be split over the possible appointment of Erik ten Hag as the club's next manager, with some seeing him as an "underwhelming" choice.
  • Serge Gnabry is reportedly considering his future at Bayern Munich with Real Madrid, Juventus and Liverpool all interested in the former Arsenal flop who has flourished in the Bundesliga.
  • Kalvin Phillips is ready to knock back interest from multiple Premier League teams to sign a new deal with Leeds United, but talks will have to wait until the summer after he changes agent.
  • Newcastle United, West Ham, Crystal Palace and Leeds United are all interested in FC Cologne defender Timo Hubers, who could be available for as little as £6m this summer as his contract winds down.
  • Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al-Khelaifi wants the Champions League to introduce a Super Bowl-style opening ceremony to "challenge the status quo".
  • Liverpool's opening effort to enter the Non Fungible Token (NFT) market flopped, with only just over five per cent of 171,000 made available being sold.
  • Essex have pleaded guilty to two charges of bringing cricket into disrepute over allegations that former chairman John Faragher used a racial slur during a 2017 board meeting.

THE SUN
  • Manchester City and England star Jack Grealish is set to land an unprecedented £1m sponsorship deal with fashion house Gucci.
  • Cardiff City owner Vincent Tan has reportedly put the club up for sale and has already received interest from three possible suitors.
  • Tammy Abraham has hinted at a return to the Premier League from Roma in the future because of his roots in London.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Gareth Bale is set to be the first man out of Real Madrid this summer with Arsenal target Luka Jovic likely to be another player leaving the Santiago Bernabeu.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Lucas Torreira hopes to leave Arsenal on a permanent basis this summer after being "reborn" during a loan spell in Serie A with Fiorentina.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Everton face having to cut £50m in costs to avoid Financial Fair Play punishments if they are relegated to the Championship.
  • The Ricketts family are talking to new investors to strengthen their bid for Chelsea.
  • Mike Dean has revealed his daughter received death threats after he sent off West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek last season.
  • Gabriel Ibitoye has set his sights on a return to the England rugby fold after sealing a return to the Premiership with Bristol after a spell playing abroad in Israel and France.
  • Wimbledon organisers are ready to ban Daniil Medvedev from this summer's tournament because of the possible boost a victory could give to Vladimir Putin's Russian regime.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • Scotland face a massive blow ahead of their bid to qualify for November's World Cup with Kieran Tierney unlikely to be available because of injury.



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Christian Eriksen's former club Tottenham and Manchester United are considering signing the Denmark midfielder, 30, on a free transfer this summer after seeing his return to top form at Brentford. (Mail)

Barcelona's Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 23, is set to ignore more lucrative offers from Manchester United and Liverpool to renew his contract. (ESPN)

Newcastle are interested in signing Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga, 27, or Spanish compatriot Robert Sanchez, 24, who is at Brighton, to strengthen their goalkeeping options this summer. (Fichajes via Sport Witness)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "happy" with how contract talks are developing with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29. (Liverpool Echo)

There remains optimismthat Liverpool could sign France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain this summer - should Mohamed Salah decide to leave. (FourFourTwo)

Kylian Mbappe says remaining at PSG is also still an option, despite his contract expiring this summer. (Mirror)

An unnamed club has joined Real Madrid in competing for France striker Kylian Mbappe's signature. (RMC Sport - in French)

Roma's England striker Tammy Abraham, 24, has hinted at a possible return to the Premier League. (Talksport via Mail)

Arsenal's hopes of signing Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 22, will receive a huge boost if Real Sociedad fail to secure European football. (Fichajes via Football.London)

Germany winger Serge Gnabry, 26, is considering leaving Bayern Munich this summer amid interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool. (Goal)

Real Madrid will look to loan out 31-year-old Belgium forward Eden Hazard for the start of the 2022-23 season. (AS)

FC Cologne's Timo Hubers is a £6m target for Newcastle, Leeds and Crystal Palace this summer, while West Ham, Southampton and Fulham are also monitoring the German centre-back, 25. (Mail)

Newcastle have been told £25m will be enough to tempt Union Berlin into selling Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi this summer, although West Ham and Southampton are also interested in the 24-year-old. (Bild - in German)

Newcastle could offer England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, a £120,000-a-week deal to sign from rivals Leeds. (Mirror)

Wolves' Ruben Neves, 25, is attracting interest from Barcelona, while fellow Portugal midfielder Joao Moutinho, 35, could also leave Molineux in the summer, with the club eyeing Sporting Lisbon's Portugal midfielders Matheus Nunes, 23, and Joao Palhinha, 26, as potential replacements. (Athletic - subscription)

Wolves have not given up hope of Ruben Neves signing a contract extension, with his current deal expiring in 2024. (Express & Star)

Barcelona have arranged a meeting with Ousmane Dembele's agent over a new contract for the France winger, 24, who is set to become a free agent in the summer. (Marca)

Manchester United could again look at signing Lazio's Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 27, to replace France midfielder Paul Pogba, 29. (Corriere dello Sport via Express)

The Manchester United dressing room is split over the possible appointment of Ajax's Erik ten Hag as manager. (MEN)

When Juan Mata's Manchester United deal runs out in June the former Spain midfielder, 33, has no plans to retire or join United's coaching staff. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

Tottenham have opened talks over a new contract with 18-year-old English striker Dane Scarlett. (Football Insider)

Brazilian club Botafogo have agreed to sign QPR's Finland left-back Niko Hamalainen, 25, initially on loan. (Football Insider)
 
08:25 · WED April 06, 2022



THE SUN


  • Barcelona flop Memphis Depay is being "seduced" by a return to the Premier League, with Arsenal among teams keen on the former Man Utd forward.
  • Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi could make a return to England in the summer but, after signing him for only £6m, Union Berlin want £25m for the Newcastle and West Ham target.
  • Adama Traore's hopes of a long-term return to Barcelona appear to be receding, with the Wolves loanee going through a bad patch of form.
  • PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo admits he would love a move to the Premier League, where he enjoys watching Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk play.
  • Manchester United are spending millions on state-of-the-art upgrades to their Aon Training Complex at Carrington which include a games room.
  • Arsenal are set to offer a new contract to young forward Khayon Edwards, who has been dubbed "the next Bukayo Saka".
  • Mohamed Salah will commit his future to Liverpool, according to the Egyptian sports minister.
  • The Russian FA has withdrawn its appeal against FIFA's World Cup ban.

THE GUARDIAN
  • Steve McClaren could return to Manchester United as assistant manager if Erik Ten Hag, who worked as McClaren's assistant at FC Twente, takes over at Old Trafford.
  • Trevor Bayliss, who won the World Cup when he was England head coach, has held talks with Cricket Australia about the vacancy left by Justin Langer's post-Ashes departure in February.
DAILY MAIL
  • Ken Griffin is set to fly to London to hold talks with Chelsea's hierarchy, alongside Tom and Laura Ricketts, and underline his commitment to buying the Premier League club.
  • Crystal Palace will listen to offers for winger Wilfried Zaha in the summer now they are in position to cope without him because of the emergence of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze.
  • Police are on alert amid concerns that Liverpool supporters are attempting to buy tickets in Manchester City sections of Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final.
  • Ralf Rangnick is set to work just six days a month when he begins a consultancy role at Manchester United this summer.
  • Real Madrid are prepared to let Eden Hazard leave on loan this summer after an injury-plagued three seasons in Spain.
  • Newcastle have identified Nottingham Forest's Brennan Jonson as a summer target after scouting him in recent weeks. The Magpies are open to offers for winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
  • Manchester City are keen on Le Havre midfielder Ilyes Benlebsir.

DAILY STAR
  • Manchester United are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Lainer and, according to reports, could secure his signature with the help of current boss Ralf Rangnick, who brought him to the Bundesliga club back in 2017.
  • Paris Saint-Germain might not have done themselves any favours in their pursuit of Paul Pogba by offering the midfielder less than Manchester United had put forward in an attempt to keep him.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Newcastle are set to miss out on top summer transfer target Sven Botman as AC Milan are closing in on a deal to land the Holland and Lille centre-back, but are planning on another spending spree.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo has handed Manchester United a big boost by returning to training ahead of their trip to Everton on Saturday.
  • Wolves will make a final effort to tie Ruben Neves to a new long-term deal before they are potentially forced to listen to summer offers.
  • West Brom are trying to tie down Dara O'Shea to a new deal after Steve Bruce tipped the defender as a future club captain.
THE TIMES
  • Some of the richest individuals in sport are descending on Stamford Bridge this week for face-to-face meetings that will go some way to determining who will win the battle to buy Chelsea.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Ken Griffin flew to London on Tuesday to meet Tom and Laura Ricketts over their bid to buy Chelsea, as the group held face-to-face discussions with club executives ahead of next Monday's deadline for the shortlisted bidders to make their improved offers.
  • American businessman Chris Kirchner, who is attempting to buy Derby County, has faced fierce criticism over historical social media posts using homophobic and misogynistic language.
  • Michel Platini has filed a criminal complaint against FIFA president Gianni Infantino, accusing him of peddling influence.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • Andy Halliday feels Rangers' failure to make successful additions to their squad in January was the turning point in the chase for the Scottish title.



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Paris St-Germain have made an offer to France midfielder Paul Pogba, 29, as he enters the final months of his Manchester United contract - but the Ligue 1 club have offered less money than United. (MEN)

Real Madrid remain confident of signing 23-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe from PSG this summer, despite reports suggesting he is close to agreeing a new deal to stay in Paris. (90min)

Tottenham Hotspur's England striker Harry Kane, 28, would be curious to listen to any offer from Manchester United this summer before making a decision on his long-term future. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Barcelona want to sign Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, who wants a three-year deal. (Sport)

Crystal Palace will listen to offers for Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Zaha, 29. (Mail)

Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, will leave Real Madrid at the end of the season, but no decision has been made on where his future lies, his agent has said. (Deportes Cuatro, via Mirror)

Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are among several teams considering a move for Benfica's 22-year-old Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool are closing in on three new signings. The Reds have reached agreements for Fulham's Portuguese midfielder Fabio Carvalho, 19, Celtic's Scottish winger Ben Doak, 16, and Derry City's 15-year-old Irish winger Trent Kone-Doherty. (Football Insider)

Manchester City are hopeful of agreeing a new contract with 21-year-old England midfielder Phil Foden before the end of the season. (90min)

Barcelona have met France winger Ousmane Dembele's agent in an attempt to start negotiations with the 24-year-old, who cost £135m in 2017, out of contract in the summer. (Mail)

The potential appointment of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager could see 20-year-old Dutch defender Jurrien Timber and 22-year-old Brazilian winger Antony follow from Ajax this summer. (Mike Verweij, via Express)

United's interim manager Ralf Rangnick could use his RB Leipzig contacts to bring Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, 24, to Old Trafford. (Bild, via Express)

Manchester United's search for a new manager is at an advanced stage, with the final decision between Ajax coach Ten Hag and PSG's Mauricio Pochettino imminent. (The National)

Dutchman Ten Hag is in active communication with United and has received information from the club, including about the club's transfer budget and potential signings. (Fabrizio Romano, via Express)

Former England manager and United assistant manager Steve McClaren is under consideration to become Ten Hag's number two, should the Dutchman be appointed at Old Trafford. (Guardian)

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, with Manchester City also interested in the £67m-rated 22-year-old France player. (Telegraph, subscription required)

Newcastle United are open to selling French forward Allan Saint-Maximin, 25, in the summer. (90min)

Argentina striker Gonzalo Higuain, 34, who plays for Inter Miami - the Major League Soccer side part-owned by David Beckham - will retire at the end of the current season, according to his father. (Marca)

Newcastle have made Reims' 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike their top attacking target this summer. (Football Insider)

The Magpies have set out a seven-player transfer wishlist which also includes Everton's England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25. (Mirror)

But Newcastle are set to miss out on one target as AC Milan have agreed terms with Lille's 22-year-old Dutch centre-back Sven Botman following talks in the last week. (90min)

Despite interest from Manchester United and Liverpool, Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 23, is close to agreeing a new long-term deal with Barcelona, his agent has confirmed. (ESPN)

Tottenham are expected to trigger their option to sign Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski, 21, from Juventus at the first opportunity this summer. (Mail)

Spurs can exercise a clause to sign Kulusevski permanently for £25m, rather than wait until his loan expires, when the option could cost £33.5m. (Times - subscription required)

Chelsea's 23-year-old United States winger Christian Pulisic has dismissed speculation linking him with a move away from Stamford Bridge. (Metro)

Arsenal will try to sell Iceland goalkeeper Alex Runarsson, 27, in the summer when he returns to the club after a loan spell at Belgian side Leuven.(Football London)
 


07:18 · THU April 07, 2022



THE SUN


  • Erik ten Hag will make Ruben Neves one of his number one transfer targets if he is appointed Manchester United boss.
  • Barcelona have reportedly bowed out of the race for Antonio Rudiger after securing a new deal with defender Ronald Araujo.
  • A sensational report in Italy has claimed that Romelu Lukaku "has held video calls" with former club Inter Milan.
  • Manchester United are considering a swoop for Rene Meulensteen to assist Erik ten Hag, according to reports.
  • Chelsea are currently leading the transfer race to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, according to reports.
  • Tottenham are increasingly confident of winning the race for Sam Johnstone this summer.
  • Barcelona are waiting for Erling Haaland's response to their offer before moving ahead with a deal for Robert Lewandowski, according to reports.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Newcastle are weighing up a cut-price £8m move for Mainz skipper Moussa Niakhate after moving on from the idea of landing Sven Botman, who is now in advanced talks with AC Milan, according to reports.
  • Paris Saint-Germain chiefs apparently "regret" their decision to hand blockbuster forward Neymar a contract extension last summer amid the Brazil international's woes this campaign.
THE TIMES
  • Erik ten Hag wants assurances from Manchester United about the future direction of the club after he emerged as the favourite to become their next manager.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could throw young defender Lino Sousa in at the deep end as the Gunners attempt to cope without first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney.
  • Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has brought teenager Alejandro Garnacho into first-team training ahead of the weekend trip to Everton.
DAILY MAIL
  • Inter and AC Milan could both share a new stadium outside of the city if plans for a new 65,000-seater ground do not progress quickly, according to Rossoneri chief Paolo Scaroni.
DAILY STAR
  • Joel Glazer has reportedly overruled the opinion of Manchester United's advisors as he prepares to appoint Erik ten Hag as the club's next manager.
  • Roman Abramovich has denied begging Hollywood pals to lend him cash after his accounts were frozen in the UK and the EU.

THE GUARDIAN
  • Erik ten Hag is confident of being offered the position of Manchester United's next permanent manager following the agreement between the Dutchman's camp and the club that Steve McClaren should be appointed as his No 2 if the 51-year-old takes over.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Rangers look set to miss out on Sam Johnstone with Tottenham 'increasingly confident' of winning the race for his signature.
  • Lowland League chairman Thomas Brown has defended the decision to vote in favour of guest clubs for the upcoming season - as he detailed the huge financial benefit of Rangers and Celtic's presence in the division.
DAILY RECORD
  • The contract terms Aberdeen offered Andy Considine would have forced the club hero to take a big pay-cut.
  • Shaun Maloney has revealed he's already been out meeting Hibs transfer targets personally.




1 hour ago


If Ajax head coach Erik ten Hag is appointed Manchester United manager as expected, he will pursue the signing of Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, from Wolves. (Sun)

Dutchman Ten Hag also wants to bring 20-year-old Ajax and Netherlands defender Jurrien Timber with him to Old Trafford. (Star)

The Austrian FA has denied meeting current Manchester United boss Ralf Rangnick over the managerial vacancy with their men's national team. (Express)

Manchester United's Paul Pogba, 29, favours a return to Juventus over a move to Paris St-Germain when his deal expires this summer, but the Italian side have doubts over the transfer because of the France midfielder's wage demands and age. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

Liverpool view Villarreal's Netherlands winger Arnaut Danjuma, 25, as a potential replacement for 29-year-old Senegal forward Sadio Mane, but the Reds are not expected to make a bid until 2023. (Goal)

Brighton have no plans to sell goalkeeper Robert Sanchez amid interest from Newcastle in the 24-year-old Spain international. (Football Insider)

The agent of Chelsea and Germany forward Timo Werner, 26, has been in Italy meeting with AC Milan, Juventus and Atalanta. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Arsenal, Everton and Newcastle have all expressed interest in signing 28-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay from Barcelona. (Superdeporte - in Spanish)

PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands winger Cody Gakpo, 22, has revealed his fondness for Arsenal as he continues to be linked with a host of Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool. (Goal)

Senior figures at Inter Milan are now more open to 28-year-old Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku returning to the club. (Mirror)

Former Brighton technical director Dan Ashworth is being prevented from taking up his new post as sporting director at Newcastle, with the Seagulls demanding £5m to release him from gardening leave. (Mail)

Leicester City are keen on FC Mainz's Dutch defender Jeremiah St Juste, 25. (Bild - via Leicester Mercury)

Ajax and Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 19, has agreed personal terms with Bayern Munich. (Bild - via Bundesliga News)

Barcelona believe they have a good chance of signing Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, is likely to sign a new deal at Paris St-Germain despite interest from Real Madrid. (Sky Sports)

Leeds defender Luke Ayling, 30, says he wants to spend the rest of his career at the club. (Star)
 
07:11 · FRI April 08, 2022


THE SUN


  • Barcelona flop Memphis Depay is being "seduced" by a return to the Premier League, with Arsenal among teams keen on the former Man Utd forward.
  • Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi could make a return to England in the summer but, after signing him for only £6m, Union Berlin want £25m for the Newcastle and West Ham target.
  • Adama Traore's hopes of a long-term return to Barcelona appear to be receding, with the Wolves loanee going through a bad patch of form.
  • PSV Eindhoven striker Cody Gakpo admits he would love a move to the Premier League, where he enjoys watching Liverpool and Virgil van Dijk play.
  • Manchester United are spending millions on state-of-the-art upgrades to their Aon Training Complex at Carrington which include a games room.
  • Arsenal are set to offer a new contract to young forward Khayon Edwards, who has been dubbed "the next Bukayo Saka".
  • Mohamed Salah will commit his future to Liverpool, according to the Egyptian sports minister.
THE GUARDIAN
  • Steve McClaren could return to Manchester United as assistant manager if Erik Ten Hag, who worked as McClaren's assistant at FC Twente, takes over at Old Trafford.
DAILY MAIL
  • Ken Griffin is set to fly to London to hold talks with Chelsea's hierarchy, alongside Tom and Laura Ricketts, and underline his commitment to buying the Premier League club.
  • Crystal Palace will listen to offers for winger Wilfried Zaha in the summer now they are in position to cope without him because of the emergence of Michael Olise and Ebere Eze.
  • Real Madrid are prepared to let Eden Hazard leave on loan this summer after an injury-plagued three seasons in Spain.
  • Newcastle have identified Nottingham Forest's Brennan Jonson as a summer target after scouting him in recent weeks. The Magpies are open to offers for winger Allan Saint-Maximin.
  • Manchester City are keen on Le Havre midfielder Ilyes Benlebsir.

DAILY STAR
  • Manchester United are keeping tabs on RB Leipzig midfielder Konrad Lainer and, according to reports, could secure his signature with the help of current boss Ralf Rangnick, who brought him to the Bundesliga club back in 2017.
  • Paris Saint-Germain might not have done themselves any favours in their pursuit of Paul Pogba by offering the midfielder less than Manchester United had put forward in an attempt to keep him.

DAILY MIRROR
  • Newcastle are set to miss out on top summer transfer target Sven Botman as AC Milan are closing in on a deal to land the Holland and Lille centre-back, but are planning on another spending spree.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo has handed Manchester United a big boost by returning to training ahead of their trip to Everton on Saturday.
  • Wolves will make a final effort to tie Ruben Neves to a new long-term deal before they are potentially forced to listen to summer offers.
  • West Brom are trying to tie down Dara O'Shea to a new deal after Steve Bruce tipped the defender as a future club captain.

THE TIMES
  • Ken Griffin flew to London on Tuesday to meet Tom and Laura Ricketts over their bid to buy Chelsea, as the group held face-to-face discussions with club executives ahead of next Monday's deadline for the shortlisted bidders to make their improved offers.



Manchester United are prepared to break their transfer record to sign West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23. (90 Min)

Manchester United are working on a deal to sign Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26. (Manchester Evening News)

The Old Trafford club have told six players they can leave this summer. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain have offered 23-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe, whose contract with them runs out in the summer, 150m euros (£125m) for two seasons to stay with them. (Guillem Balague)

Manchester United sent scouts to watch Villarreal winger Arnaut Danjuma against Bayern Munich on Wednesday, with the 25-year-old Dutch international also a target for Liverpool. (Mail)

Brazil are prepared to offer Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola a huge salary to become the country's national team manager. (Marca)

Everton boss Frank Lampard has the support of club owner Farhad Moshiri and the Goodison Park club's board, despite the Toffees precariously sitting just one point above the Premier League relegation zone. (Mail)

Newcastle and West Ham are keen to sign Union Berlin and Nigeria striker Taiwo Awoniyi, 24, this summer. (Sun)

Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham have been told it will cost them £67m if they want to sign Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 22, from Portuguese club Benfica. (Express)

Arsenal are keen on Aston Villa's English defender Ezri Konsa, 24. (Football Insider)

Wolves have identified Sporting Lisbon and Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 26, as an ideal recruit should Ruben Neves leave this summer. (GiveMeSport)

Leeds United and Brighton are keen on signing Arsenal's English forward Eddie Nketiah, 22. (Ekrem Konur - Fichajes)

RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 20, has emerged as a target for Tottenham. (Athletic)

Aston Villa have shown renewed interest in Brighton and Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25. (Football Insider)

Spurs are keen to agree a deal to take Brentford and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, back to the club. (iNews)

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says 25-year-old French winger Allan Saint-Maximin has a future at the club despite links with a move away. (90 Min)

Newcastle have shown an interest in Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 28. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Fulham and Portugal Under-21 forward Fabio Carvalho, 19, has agreed a move to Liverpool. (Fabrizio Romano)

Barcelona and Wolves could agree a swap deal that would see 26-year-old winger Adama Traore make his loan with the Spanish club permanent, allowing on-loan Barca winger Francisco Trincao, 22, to do the same at Wolves. (Birmingham Mail)

Atletico Madrid and Uruguay striker Luis Suarez, 35, is in talks with Turkish clubs Fenerbahce and Besiktas. (AS - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, wants a three-year contract if he is to join Barcelona this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain are considering a move for Everton's Brazilian forward Richarlison, 24. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Tottenham's Brazilian full-back Emerson Royal, 23, says Atletico Madrid have shown an interest in signing him this summer. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish)

Real Betis are planning talks with Arsenal to try to turn 27-year-old Spain full-back Hector Bellerin's loan into a permanent deal. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Manchester United want England striker Marcus Rashford to stay at the club, but Paris St-Germain, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are monitoring the situation should the 24-year-old decide to leave. (Sun)

Villarreal are to hold talks with Tottenham over extending 25-year-old Argentina midfielder Giovani Lo Celso's loan through to the end of next season. (Fabrizio Romano)
 
1 minute ago

Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah says it is not the right time to talk about his ongoing contract talks with the club, which the 29-year-old has described as a "sensitive situation". (Sky Sports)

Barcelona believe 24-year-old France winger Ousmane Dembele, who will be a free agent in the summer, will join Paris St-Germain if striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, leaves the French club. (El Nacional - in Catalan)

Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland fears Manchester United would not be able to match his ambitions on the pitch as he considers his next move. (ESPN)

Newcastle are interested in signing West Ham's English forward Jarrod Bowen, 25. (90min)

Manchester City and Real Madrid are both interested in England and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham, 18. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, 22, has confirmed he is changing agents before the summer transfer window, with Premier League sides Arsenal and Manchester United said to be possible destinations for the Uruguay international. (Metro)

Arsenal are prepared to sell Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 26, for 30m euros (£25m) this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

The Gunners have also held meetings with Real Madrid over the possible loan signing of Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 31. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Newcastle are ready to make a move for Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips. The 26-year-old England international has also been linked with Manchester United. (The I - subscription required)

Aston Villa are monitoring PSV's 20-year-old English winger Noni Madueke. Leicester City are also interested. (Talksport)

Tottenham and Tanguy Ndombele do not expect Lyon to take up the option to turn the 25-year-old French midfielder's loan at the Ligue 1 club into a permanent switch for £54m. (Evening Standard)

However, Spurs are preparing to bid for Peterborough United's 19-year-old English defender Ronnie Edwards. (Football Insider)

Fenerbahce's Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 33, could join MLS side Inter Miami. (Metro)

Everton's hierarchy do not believe sacking manager Frank Lampard will improve their prospects of avoiding relegation from the Premier League at this stage. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United and Real Madrid have contacted Everton over the possibility of signing Brazil forward Richarlison, 24. (Sport Witness)

Former Netherlands and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie, who is a coach at Feyenoord, has rejected the chance to join Erik ten Hag's coaching staff at Old Trafford. Ajax boss Ten Hag is the favourite to become the new Manchester United manager. (Soccer News - in Dutch)
 
09:12 · SUN April 10, 2022



THE SUN ON SUNDAY


  • North London rivals Arsenal and Tottenham are set to do battle for £60m-rated Leicester City star James Maddison in the summer.
  • Manchester United are eager to lure Everton hitman Richarlison to Old Trafford this summer, according to reports.
  • Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag reportedly plans to be "100 percent" involved in the club's transfer business.
  • Juventus want to sign Chelsea star Jorginho this summer, according to reports.
  • Chelsea have refused to allow on-loan Conor Gallagher to play in the FA Cup semi-final.
  • Ralf Rangnick has the worst record of any Manchester United manager ever in the Premier League after 1-0 loss at struggling Everton.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
  • Jesse Lingard is being tempted by a move to Italy in the summer, with his former manager Jose Mourinho's AS Roma one of three Serie A teams interested in the impending free agent.


MAIL ON SUNDAY
  • Erik ten Hag remains in talks with Manchester United with his future unresolved though Robin van Persie is being lined up as a potential coaching assistant at Old Trafford.
  • Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea launched an astonishing tirade bemoaning his team-mates after losing away at Premier League strugglers Everton.
  • Paris Saint-Germain chiefs are said to have become fed up with Brazilian star Neymar both on and off the pitch.
  • Todd Boehly and the Ricketts family are both expected to offer Chelsea fans a "golden share" in their final offers for the Premier League club and guarantee supporters a veto on key decisions.
  • Carlos Tevez is reportedly set to visit Antonio Conte at Tottenham's training ground next week over a potential shock return to the Premier League.


SUNDAY MIRROR
  • Real Madrid have launched a new charm offensive to snatch Norwegian striker Erling Haaland out of the clutches of Manchester City.
  • Erik ten Hag gave a frosty response when asked about reports that he is set to be appointed as the next Manchester United boss.
  • Steven Gerrard is set to oversee a squad overhaul at Aston Villa this summer, with surprise names including Ezri Konsa and Tyrone Mings potentially up for grabs, as he plots move for Liverpool's Joe Gomez and Brighton's Yves Bissouma as well as the tough call on whether loanee Philippe Coutinho's wage demands could ever fit into the club's structure.
  • Manchester United face further financial issues if they fail to reach the Champions League next season because of performance-related clauses in sponsorship deals with the likes of TeamViewer and Adidas.
  • Derby County's prospective new owner has confirmed he wants Wayne Rooney to stay in charge next season.
  • Gareth Bale has been brought in from the cold at Real Madrid by making his first appearance at the club's Santiago Bernabeu stadium since February 2020 - but was audibly booed by sections of the club's fans.


SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
  • Chelsea's first black player Paul Canoville has told three of the club's shortlisted bidders that he wants them to do more to tackle anti-black racism if they succeed in taking control.


DAILY STAR SUNDAY
  • Derby County boss Wayne Rooney has splashed out £20m on a Downton Abbey-style Cheshire mansion which includes an underground spa and wine cellar.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • UEFA has given Ukraine the option to play the World Cup playoff semi-final against Scotland on either May 31 or June 1, with the earlier date potentially meaning Andy Robertson playing 72 hours after the Champions League final, should Liverpool get there.
  • An unnamed Celtic player was involved in a car crash outside Celtic Park on Saturday night after the club's 7-0 demolition of St Johnstone - no injuries were suffered by any of the parties involved.


DAILY RECORD
  • Leigh Griffiths has revealed boos from Celtic fans during his last appearance for the club against West Ham last summer reduced him to tears on the drive back home.



2 hours ago

With France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, expected to remain at Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid are preparing to step up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland - dealing a blow to Manchester City's chances of signing the Norwegian, 21. (Sunday Mirror)

Both Haaland and Monaco's 22-year-old French midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni want to sign for Real Madrid - but the players continue to wait on the La Liga club to make a move. (AS - in Spanish)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte wants to sign a number 10 in the summer transfer window to allow England forward Harry Kane, 28, to focus more on playing as a striker. (Mail on Sunday)

Meanwhile, Tottenham and Arsenal are set to go head-to-head to sign Leicester and England midfielder James Maddison, 25. (Sun on Sunday)
Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard is planning a big summer transfer window with as many as eight players for sale - and Liverpool's English defender Joe Gomez, 24 and Brighton's Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, among Gerrard's key targets. (Sunday Mirror)

Inter Milan are interested in re-signing Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 29, from Chelsea this summer - but only on a loan deal. (Football Insider)

Meanwhile, Juventus are interested in signing Chelsea's 30-year-old Italian midfielder Jorginho. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian)

Manchester United's hopes of signing Leicester City's Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans have received a boost, with potential rivals Liverpool and West Ham no longer interested in the 24-year-old. (CBS Sports)

However, United are set to lose out on millions if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, because of a clause included in the club's shirt sponsor deal. (Sunday Mirror)

Erik ten Hag is lining up former Manchester United player Robin van Persie as his coaching assistant if he takes over at Old Trafford, however the Ajax manager still has concerns about taking the job. (Mail on Sunday)

Rangers have no plans to attempt to extend 19-year-old Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo's loan move from Manchester United beyond the end of this season, or to negotiate a permanent deal. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are in the race to sign Torino's 25-year-old Brazilian centre-back Gleison Bremer but face competition from Inter Milan. (Goal)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte will hold a meeting with former Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez next week, over a possible deal for the 38-year-old Argentine free agent. (Corriere dello Sport, via Sun)

Spurs will demand 25m euros (£20.8m) for 23-year-old Brazilian right-back Emerson Royal, who has received interest from Atletico Madrid. (Sport Witness)

Chelsea will listen to offers for English defender Levi Colwill. The 19-year-old is currently on loan a Huddersfield Town. (Fabrizio Romano)

Derby County's prospective new owner wants manager Wayne Rooney to remain in charge of the relegation-threatened Championship club. (Sunday Mirror)
 
08:34 · MON April 11, 2022


DAILY MIRROR


  • RB Leipzig are trying to hijack Manchester United's bid to make Erik ten Hag their manager.
  • Roman Abramovich will attempt to buy Spanish club Valencia once the sale of Chelsea is completed, a rival bidder in the process has claimed.
  • Chelsea are keen on a move for Arsenal wonderkid Khayon Edwards, despite the transfer restrictions hanging over the west London club.
DAILY MAIL
  • Wayne Rooney is facing an FA sanction after an extraordinary outburst in which he called for a referee to be 'banned' over a controversial penalty decision.
  • Ryan Reynolds has pledged to make sure Wrexham AFC great Gareth Davies is able to be at Wembley for his former side's FA Trophy final appearance.

THE SUN
  • Manchester United and Arsenal transfer target Darwin Nunez has been valued at a whopping £113million by his Benfica boss.

THE TIMES
  • Erik ten Hag would like to bring Robin van Persie back to Old Trafford as one of his assistant coaches, should he agree to become the next Manchester United manager.



1 hour ago

RB Leipzig want to hijack Manchester United's bid to appoint Ajax boss Erik ten Hag as their new manager. (Telegraph - subscription)

Paris St-Germain are in talks to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku only a year after the 28-year-old Belgium international joined the Blues for £98m from Inter Milan. (But via Sun)

Manchester United and Arsenal have joined the race for Darwin Nunez after sending scouts to watch the 22-year-old Uruguay striker in action for Benfica over the weekend. (Mirror)

If Nunez leaves, Benfica boss Nelson Verissimo hopes the club will receive close to the £113m they received for Joao Felix from Atletico Madrid in 2019. (Goal)

Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, has dismissed interest from Manchester United because he does not believe they can fulfil his ambitions. (ESPN)

Haaland has not decided between Manchester City and Real Madrid, although it is unlikely he will move to Barcelona. (Marca)
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Roma, AC Milan and Juventus have joined West Ham and Newcastle in expressing an interest in signing England forward Jesse Lingard, 29, when his Manchester United contract expires this summer. (Mirror)

Borussia Dortmund are favourites to sign Belgium forward Eden Hazard, 31, from Real Madrid - ahead of Arsenal and AC Milan. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish)

Roma are interested in signing Aston Villa's Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Manchester United are planning on overhauling their midfield this summer with 29-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba expected to leave when his contract expires in June. (Mirror)

Tottenham's chances of signing Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol this summer are "extremely unlikely" with the 20-year-old happy at RB Leipzig. (RB Live - in German)

Chelsea have approached Arsenal's English academy forward Khayon Edwards over a potential summer transfer, with the 18-year-old yet to agree a professional deal with the Gunners. (Goal)

A number of Premier League and European clubs are expected to make a summer move for Chelsea's 19-year-old English defender Levi Colwill, who has impressed on loan at Huddersfield this season. (Fabrizio Romano)

Spain forward Marco Asensio is expected to leave Real Madrid this summer with AC Milan and Tottenham interested in the 26-year-old. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
 
07:50 · TUE April 12, 2022


THE SUN


  • Paris Saint Germain are in talks to sign Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku, according to reports.
  • Arsenal have launched a £25m bid to land Alvaro Morata ahead of Juventus, according to reports.
  • Wolves are looking at Benfica B starlet Martim Neto to potentially fill Ruben Neves' boots.

DAILY MAIL
  • Allan Saint-Maximin is set to be sold by Newcastle and the money reinvested in their rebuild.
  • Newcastle United have added Brighton's Leandro Trossard to their list of potential wing targets.
  • Cutting out sweets and fizzy drinks and relaxing dog walks are the keys to Dejan Kulusevski's early Tottenham success.
DAILY MIRROR
  • As Manchester United look to move closer to appointing Erik ten Hag as their next manager, it has emerged that they may be able to bypass the Dutchman's Ajax release clause.
  • Arsenal have suffered a setback in the pursuit of Darwin Nunez as Manchester United emerged as one of the front runners to sign the Benfica striker.
  • Andriy Yarmolenko 's boyhood club in Ukraine have had their stadium left in ruins as a result of Russian shelling.
  • Former England schoolboy footballer Sam Harding has sadly died aged 20 after being struck by a vehicle at a "car meet" in Warrington, Cheshire.
  • Novak Djokovic has been labelled the "king of stupidity" by former World No 1 Marcelo Rios over the Serb's vaccination stance following a tough year for him.
  • Durham have said they will investigate claims made about their head coach James Franklin by India spinner Yuzvendra Chahal.
  • Former Australia head coach Justin Langer is reportedly open to the prospect of coaching England.
  • One of America's brightest young talents Alysa Liu has announced her retirement from skating aged just 16.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • World Rugby will consider rolling out the 20-minute red card as a global law trial after a weekend featuring a number of controversial refereeing decisions.
  • Mike Brown has revealed the extent of his expletive-ridden spat with Eddie Jones in 2019, which occurred as the former England full-back was being dropped for the World Cup after being punched by drunk team-mate Ben Te'o.
  • A Manchester United supporters group say they are planning a wave of "constant, relentless" protests against the club's owners, the Glazer family, starting at Saturday's game against Norwich City at Old Trafford.
THE TIMES
  • The Premier League has been accused by the former sports minister Tracey Crouch of an "unacceptable conflict of interest" for using a law firm run by its interim chairman to carry out checks on club takeovers.
  • All four bidders on the shortlist to buy Chelsea would pass government checks to allow a takeover of the club, it has been reported.




Last updated 1 hour ago

Paris St-Germain have made Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, 29, a priority signing. (Footmercato - in French)

Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, is a target for Arsenal. (Sky Sports)

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski plans to leave Bayern Munich in the summer and has agreed terms on a move to Barcelona. The 33-year-old's deal with Bayern runs out in summer 2023. (TVP Sport, via Mail)

Lewandowski could leave Bayern Munich in the summer but talk about an agreement with Barcelona is premature and he is set to hold initial talks over a new deal with his current club in the coming weeks. (Goal)

Manchester City are ready to trigger Real Sociedad's £50m (60m euros) release clause for Spain and former Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino, 25. (El Confidencial, via Manchester Evening News)

Pep Guardiola is also keen on adding River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez to his squad, having monitored the 21-year-old Argentine after Manchester City signed his team-mate and compatriot Julian Alvarez, 22, in January. (Goal)

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte wants to make Sweden midfielder Dejan Kulusevski's loan deal from Juventus permanent. The 21-year-old would cost Spurs £29m (35m euros) on top of the 10m euros they have already paid for the 18-month loan. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Besiktas left-back Ridvan Yilmaz, 20, could link up with Turkey international team-mate Caglar Soyuncu at Leicester, with the Foxes preparing an £8.3m (10m euros) bid to beat off competition from Torino and Stuttgart. (TGRT Haber - in Turkish)

NBA chairman Larry Tanenbaum and Facebook co-founder Eduardo Saverin have joined a consortium headed by Boston Celtics co-owner Stephen Pagliuca bidding to buy Chelsea. (Sky News, via Mirror)

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 22, will leave Benfica in the summer for 80m euros (£67m). (Fabrizio Romano)

Despite their strong interest in Nunez, Arsenal have slipped down the pecking order for his signature, behind Manchester United, Chelsea and PSG. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool and Belgium striker Divock Origi, 26, has agreed a deal with AC Milan to join the Italian club on a free transfer in the summer. (Sport Mediaset, via Football Italia)

Aston Villa's English striker Danny Ings, 29, could be offered to Brighton in a swap deal for 25-year-old Mali international midfielder Yves Bissouma, as Steven Gerrard plans further clear-outs and a rebuilt squad at Villa Park. (Mirror)

Brighton's Belgium winger Leandro Trossard, 27, is a target for Newcastle. (Mail)

Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku could end up back at the San Siro as former Inter Milan president Massimo Moratti says the Serie A club have a difficult decision to make between signing the 28-year-old Belgium striker and Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 28. (Rai, via Goal)

Manchester United are lining up their former striker Robin van Persie as a coaching assistant to incoming manager Erik ten Hag. (Mail)

Tottenham could take advantage of Colombia winger Juan Cuadrado's stalled contract talks to snatch the 33-year-old from Juventus. (Team Talk)

Juventus centre-back Giorgio Chiellini's agent has not ruled out the 37-year-old Italy international moving to Major League Soccer in the United States. (Sky Sport Italia, via Football Italia)
 
Wednesday 13 April 2022 07:36, UK



DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are facing a backlash from their squad for offering to make Paul Pogba the Premier League's highest-paid player.
Cristiano Ronaldo's sister has called the Manchester United forward "the most beautiful human being" after he appeared to knock a phone out of a fan's hand.
Steven Gerrard has given his Aston Villa squad a frank assessment of their shortcomings after his biggest managerial defeat.
Granit Xhaka has vowed to win over Arsenal fans and revealed he will not leave the club until he wins "something special".Barcelona and Arsenal have reportedly held talks about Brazilian centre-back Gabriel moving to Spain - and a swap deal of sorts is on the table to
Manchester United outcast Andreas Pereira's proposed permanent move to Flamengo has reportedly collapsed.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United have agreed a three-year deal for Erik ten Hag to become their next manager with the move now "99 per cent" completed.
World Rugby chief executive Alan Gilpin believes the sport is on the brink of a "seismic" transformation after revealing President Joe Biden has pledged his backing for the USA's World Cup bids.
Steve Borthwick, the Leicester Tigers head coach, has revealed he would be against the introduction of a 20-minute red card in rugby union, with Bristol and Sale directors of rugby Pat Lam and Alex Sanderson on Tuesday saying they would back the potential new trial.
Marcus North has withdrawn from the role of managing director of England men's cricket, leaving Rob Key as the heavy favourite to assume the job.
The president of Ukraine's football association says that the nation's leading players including Manchester City's Oleksandr Zinchenko and Andriy Yarmolenko of West Ham are helping to finance the country's effort against invading Russian forces and organising humanitarian aid.
The England and Wales Cricket Board is poised to charge up to 12 current and former Yorkshire staff over the Azeem Rafiq racism affair.
The Saudi-backed rebel golf circuit is poised to reveal the "marquee names" who have signed up to the $225m tour.

DAILY MAIL
Cristiano Ronaldo did his best to avoid the cameras as he skulked in the back of a car when leaving Manchester United training on Tuesday.
Pablo Mari insists he does not see his future at Arsenal and would like to stay in Italy beyond the end of the season.
Newcastle United are exploring a pre-season trip to the United States this summer.
Marcelo Bielsa's philosophy has earned many plaudits over the years, but Jesse Marsch has criticised the fabled Argentine for Leeds United's injury woes.
Chris Kirchner's offer to buy Derby County includes paying non-football creditors less than 10p in the pound, which would trigger a 15-point deduction next season.
Fulham are close to finalising the £7m signing of Shakhtar Donetsk winger Manor Solomon for next season.
Ajax No 2 Mitchell van der Gaag is set to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford, with Robin van Persie a coaching target too.


THE SUN
Tottenham are preparing a big security operation for their mini-tour of South Korea this summer due to Heung-Min Son's stardom in his home country.
Former Arsenal player Sokratis Papastathopoulos does not think ex-team-mate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's dismissal from the club was the "correct choice".
Potential new Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag could reportedly miss out on top target Antony.
Barry Hearn says a mega fight between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury must happen within the next 18 months - or it may never take place at all.
Gareth Bale will play club football beyond Real Madrid if Wales qualify for the World Cup, but Robert Page's future as boss of the Dragons remains in doubt.
Tottenham are preparing a big security operation for their mini-tour of South Korea this summer.
Erling Haaland's family friend has warned Manchester City the race to land the striker has not finished yet.
Paul Parker wants Manchester United to stop signing "sour apples in the barrel" and only target young, hungry players this summer.

THE GUARDIAN
A controversial multimillion pound tie-up between English cricket and the maker of Hula Hoops and Butterkist to sponsor family-friendly tournament the Hundred has backfired, after the advertising watchdog banned a promotional campaign for targeting junk food at children.
Alyssa Nakken made major league history as the first female to coach on the field in a regular-season game when she took her spot for the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night against San Diego.

THE TIMES
Louis van Gaal has said that the radiation treatment he has undergone to treat his prostate cancer has been successful.

DAILY RECORD
Abedeen manager Jim Goodwin is keen to bring Ipswich goalkeeper Vaclav Hladky back to the Scottish Premiership.


1 hour ago

Barcelona are targeting Arsenal and Brazil centre-back Gabriel, 24. (Sport - in Spanish)

Manchester United are eyeing a potential move for RB Leipzig and France midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 24, who has 17 goals and 12 assists in 29 Bundesliga games this season. (Florian Plettenberg)

United and Tottenham are both interested in the summer signing of West Brom and England's 29-year-old goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. (Sky Sports)

Liverpool are poised to make a £25m offer for Torino's Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer having previously expressed interest in the 25-year-old in January. (Tuttomercato - in Italian)

Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, will stay at Bayern Munich this summer and reject moves to Barcelona, Manchester United and Arsenal, says Bayern chief executive Oliver Kahn. (Amazon Prime via Sun)

Manchester United face a backlash from their players over the decision to offer France midfielder Paul Pogba, 26, a new deal that would make him the Premier League's highest paid player. (Mirror)

Napoli are determined to keep top scorer Victor Osimhen this summer despite interest in the 23-year-old Nigeria striker from Manchester United and Arsenal. (Teamtalk)

Barcelona must pay Juventus 100m euros (£83m) if they want to sign Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, 22. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Brentford are hopeful Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen will remain at the club beyond the end of his six-month deal, but the Bees face "fierce competition" for the 30-year-old's signature from his former side Tottenham. (90Min)

Aston Villa have expressed interest in Germany centre-back Matthias Ginter, whose Borussia Monchengladbach contract expires at the end of the season. The 28-year-old has also been scouted by Juventus, Tottenham and West Ham. (Sky Sports)

Fulham are close to finalising a £7m deal for Shakhtar Donetsk and Israel winger Manor Solomon, 22, as a replacement for 19-year-old Portuguese attacker Fabio Carvalho, who is set to join Liverpool. (Mail)

Brentford are in talks with Shakhtar Donetsk over a deal for Ukrainian winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21. (Sky Sports)

Spanish defender Pablo Mari, 28, has revealed his intention to stay in Italy after his loan spell at Udinese from Arsenal ends in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester City's Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu is attracting interest from a number of clubs in the Premier League and across Europe. The 20-year-old will hold talks with City regarding his future when his loan spell at Portsmouth ends. (The42)

Paulo Dybala's representatives are in talks with Inter Milan over a free transfer move from Serie A rivals Juventus, with the 28-year-old Argentina playmaker's deal set to expire at the end of the season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)
 
Thursday 14 April 2022 07:12, UK



THE SUN

Newcastle United are "increasingly hopeful" they will win the race to sign Christian Eriksen at the end of the season, with West Ham, Tottenham and current club Brentford also in the running.
Cristiano Ronaldo is reported to have vetoed Manchester United's decision to make Antonio Conte their new manager earlier this season.
Liverpool are ready to join the battle to sign Torino star Gleison Bremer, who is also wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek is set to be offered the chance to resurrect his career in Italy, with former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri wanting the midfielder to join Lazio.
Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona are all ready to step up their pursuit of Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger this wee
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has had £5.4billion worth of assets frozen in Jersey.
West Ham star Manuel Lanzini has avoided a driving ban despite pleading guilty to driving his £73,000 Porsche without a valid licence or insurance.
Morocco want Laurent Blanc to lead them at the World Cup in Qatar in November as rumours continue to swirl over the future of current boss Vahid Halilhodzic.
Tyson Fury could weigh in heavier than he has ever fought at for his grudge match against Dillian Whyte.
Chris Rock's younger brother Kenny has challenged Will Smith to a Celebrity Boxing match in June in the wake of his infamous slap at the Oscars.

DAILY MAIL
Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Yves Bissouma and Jurrien Timber lead Erik ten Hag's list of transfer targets as Manchester United prepare for a summer clear out, but their budget could be as little as £20m if they miss out on Champions League football.
Rio Ferdinand has warned Erik ten Hag he could be 'chewed up and spat out' by the Manchester United players if he doesn't introduce a new culture at Old Trafford.
PSV Eindhoven boss Roger Schmidt expects Ajax to recover quickly from the loss of Erik ten Hag, should he be confirmed as Manchester United's next manager.
Erling Haaland will select his new club within the next two weeks. Manchester City remain confident they will win the race for Europe's hottest property but they face opposition from Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona.
Fans at this weekend's FA Cup semi-finals will experience a new, security-intense Wembley Stadium after the carnage that marred the Euro 2020 final.


THE GUARDIAN
One of Britain's most prestigious women's cycling races is on the verge of being saved 24 hours after its longstanding sponsor pulled out in protest at British Cycling's suspension of its transgender policy.
The traditional Easter double-header this year could be the last time fans get to experience one of the highlights of the Super League calendar amid a player-led push to improve welfare.


DAILY EXPRESS
The summer sale of Darwin Nunez, a target for multiple Premier League teams including Manchester United, could see Benfica pass the £1 billion mark in player sales in the last decade.
Manchester United have already held talks over a deal to sign River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez, according to reports in South America.

DAILY MIRROR
Police were forced to intervene in an ugly brawl involving Manchester City star Jack Grealish following the ill-tempered end to their Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.
Alvaro Morata is said to have given a "sharp no" to Arsenal after the Premier League club doubled down on their attempt to sign the Atletico Madrid striker, who is on loan at Juventus.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
The University of Brighton women's football team have condemned "disgraceful and tasteless" social media abuse aimed at their transgender goalkeeper Blair Hamilton after she was called up to the English Universities' women's squad.
Bath are weighing up a move from their luxurious training base at Farleigh House because it lacks the facilities of Premiership rival clubs' recently-built performance centres and risks the club being left behind.

THE TIMES
Three out of the four bidders to buy Chelsea are not planning to load any debt onto the Premier League club if their offers prove successful.
A key sponsor has withdrawn his support for a women's National Road Series event in protest against British Cycling suspending its policy on trans athletes.

THE SCOTSMAN
Hibernian are considering a move for Swindon striker Harry McKirdy but have a long list of potential attacking acquisitions to work through this summer.

DAILY RECORD
Neil Lennon admitted the atmosphere "felt like Celtic Park" after his new side Omonia Nicosia reached the semi-finals of the Cypriot Cup by beating AEL Limassol on away goals.
Ukraine are in talks to face France in a friendly to set themselves up for their World Cup playoff semi-final clash with Scotland.
Rangers are reported to be one of three teams - Norwich and Swansea being the others - who are interested in Sunderland striker Ross Stewart.



2 hours ago

Newcastle want to make Brentford's Christian Eriksen their 'flagship' summer signing and will compete with Tottenham, Everton and West Ham for the 30-year-old Denmark midfielder, while the Bees are keen to extend his contract in west London. (Northern Echo)

Corinthians, Botafogo and Flamengo have approached Manchester City captain Fernandinho about a summer move after the 36-year-old's shock announcement that he intends to leave the Etihad. But the Brazil midfielder prefers a return to his former side Athletico Paranaense. (Globo Esporte)

Manchester City are considering a move for Real Sociedad's former Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino to replace Fernandinho, with the 25-year-old Spaniard valued at about £45m. (El Confidencial via FourFourTwo)

Former Chelsea captain John Terry, 41, has joined American investor Stephen Pagliuca's bid to buy the Blues. (Globe and Mail)

Liverpool have agreed to pay striker Mohamed Salah £400,000 a week to persuade the 29-year-old Egypt captain to stay at Anfield. (Metro, via Football Insider)

West Ham have entered the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen winger Moussa Diaby. The 22-year-old France international is also being tracked by Liverpool as a potential replacement for Salah, should he leave. (Liverpool Echo via Calciomercato - in Italian)

Tottenham and Cardiff are joint favourites to sign Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, when his Real Madrid contract expires in June. (Wales Online)

Ex-Manchester City and Spain midfielder David Silva is expected to sign a one-year contract extension with Real Sociedad, but the club want him to take a salary cut. The 36-year-old is out of contract this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Edinson Cavani could be Manchester United's secret weapon in signing fellow Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez from Benfica this summer, with forward Cavani, 35, having given the Red Devils a good reference on the 22-year-old. (90 Min)

Both Arsenal and Newcastle are linked with Lyon midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 24. The Brazil international was previously linked with Paris St-Germain and has a price tag of around £58m. (Chronicle)

Manchester City face competition as they continue to monitor River Plate's Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21. (Ole - in Spanish)

Fernandez has already held talks with Manchester United and Real Madrid and currently has a release clause of 20m euros (£16.6m). (Express via Cesar Luis Merlo - in Spanish)

Fulham are set to finalise a £6.3m move for 22-year-old Israeli winger Manor Solomon, who has been at the club on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk. (Mail)

Aberdeen have been linked with a move for Ipswich Town's 31-year-old Czech keeper Vaclav Hladky, who previously played under Dons boss Jim Goodwin at St Mirren. (Record)

Newcastle are poised to sign 17-year-old Irish defender Alex Murphy from Galway United. (RTE)

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst wants to bring Sunderland and Scotland striker Ross Stewart, 25, to Ibrox. (Daily Record)

West Ham and Wolves will have to pay Sevilla 70m euros (£58.1m) to trigger the release clause of Argentina winger Lucas Ocampos, 27, with the Spanish side eager to extend his contract by one year and increase the release fee to 90m euros (£74.7m). (Super Deporte)

Arsenal are preparing a 20m euro (£16.6m) offer for Galatasaray's 23-year-old Turkey winger Kerem Akturkoglu. (Star Gazetesi - in Turkish)
 
17:47 · FRI April 15, 2022

THE SUN


  • Kalvin Phillips is hopeful of signing a new deal at Leeds United despite serious interest from Manchester United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United.
  • Manchester United have joined Arsenal in a £20m transfer scramble for Norwich defender Max Aarons.
  • Tyrick Mitchell is winning his race to be fit for Crystal Palace's FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea on Sunday.
  • Inter Miami have axed Gonzalo Higuain from their squad after he fell completely out of favour with head coach Phil Neville.
  • Erik ten Hag stunned Manchester United into giving him the manager's job following a brutal assessment of the club.
  • John Terry will play a key role in Steve Pagliuca's bid to become the next Chelsea owner.
  • Manchester City are sweating on Kyle Walker's ankle injury which could rule him out of a chunk of the club's Treble charge.
  • Angry Arsenal fans have called for the club to ditch their £40m Visit Rwanda shirt-sleeve sponsorship deal in light of the government's new partnership with the African country to address illegal immigration in the UK.
  • Hull City owner Acun Ilicali has laughed off reports he is set to sign Mesut Ozil on a free transfer from Fenerbahce.
DAILY STAR
  • Cristiano Ronaldo's second spell at Manchester United could end prematurely this summer with Erik ten Hag having made it clear he is not part of his plans and will not suit his style of play.
  • Some of Manchester City's players have taken to calling Jack Grealish "Peaky Jack" in reference to the hit TV programme Peaky Blinders, following his altercations with Atletico Madrid's Stefan Savic.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Harry Kane is set to snub Manchester United and stay at Tottenham this summer, but that will not stop incoming United boss Erik ten Hag giving Cristiano Ronaldo the green light to leave Old Trafford.
  • Nigel Winterburn believes it would now be a "huge disappointment" if Arsenal were to miss out on the Champions League despite having said at the start of the season they were not ready for that level.
  • Crystal Palace are the latest club to show an interest in Christian Eriksen.
  • Chelsea fans have been told their new owners will not put them in a situation like Manchester United - where the club is used to finance the deal.
DAILY MAIL
  • Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn could become the first signing of the Erik ten Hag revolution at Manchester United after a previous failed attempt to sign him for Ajax.
  • Real Madrid remain confident they will be able to sign Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni despite plenty of Premier League interest, according to reports in Spain.
  • Former Atletico Madrid star Eduardo Salvio is being hunted by police after allegedly running over his ex-wife in a suburb of Argentina's capital Buenos Aires, where he now plays for Boca Juniors.
  • Manchester City's star man Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Saturday's FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool with an ankle injury and will need more assessment to have a better grasp of timescales, although his problem is thought to be an impact injury rather than muscular.
THE TIMES
  • Two of Roman Abramovich's closest associates, including Chelsea director Eugene Tenenbaum, have been sanctioned by the British government.
  • Tottenham are hopeful the knee injury that ended Matt Doherty's season will not require surgery.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Luke Shaw is unlikely to play again for Manchester United this season after a slower than expected recovery from surgery to remove screws from the leg he broke seven years ago.
  • Manchester City were fearing for Jack Grealish's safety going into their explosive Champions League quarter-final return leg at Atletico Madrid given the way he had been aggressively targeted in the first leg.
THE GUARDIAN
  • UEFA's disciplinary panel are preparing to launch an investigation into Wednesday night's chaotic tunnel bust-up between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid.


England striker Harry Kane, 28, is set to turn down a move to Manchester United this summer and stay at Tottenham, with the Old Trafford outfit set to announce Erik ten Hag as their new manager rather than Kane's former Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino. (Mirror)

Dutchman Ten Hag has made it clear to the Manchester United hierarchy that Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, will not suit his style of play. (Star)

Ten Hag is considering moving for Tottenham's Netherlands winger Steven Bergwijn, 24, when he takes over at United.(Mail)

The Old Trafford club have been handed a boost with Barcelona's bid for Chelsea's out-of-contract Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 29, having stalled. (Sun)

Barcelona sporting director Mateu Alemany has denied "any agreement" with Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski over a summer move. The 33-year-old's contract at Bayern runs until summer 2023. (Marca)

Norwich right-back Max Aarons is a target for United and Arsenal, while Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the 20-year-old Englishman. (Sun)

Sevilla's Brazilian centre-back Diego Carlos, 29, could be a viable option for Newcastle United this summer if another January target, Dutch centre-back Sven Botman, 22, chooses to leave Lille for AC Milan. (Chronicle)

Manchester City have made Monaco's France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 22, their number one target this summer to replace the outgoing Fernandinho. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid are also interested in Tchouameni and are in talks to sign him, with Monaco valuing the player at more than £50m. (AS)

Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 36, has two offers - one from Juventus and the other from Qatar - if he decides to leave Real Madrid when his contract runs out in the summer. (AS, Sergio Santos - in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund have broken through in their pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg's 20-year-old German forward Karim Adeyemi, who has been linked with a move to Liverpool. (Sky Germany - in German)

Tottenham retain an interest in signing Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez this summer after trying to sign him in January, although they are set to face competition from Atletico Madrid for the Argentina striker, 24. (Football Transfers)

Villarreal are opening talks with Tottenham about a permanent move for Giovani lo Celso having had the Argentina midfielder, 26, on loan since January. (Football Insider)

Leeds United have stepped up their interest in versatile Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol having gone close to signing the 20-year-old when he left Dinamo Zagreb for RB Leipzig in 2020. (Football Insider)

Manchester City are still waiting to hear back on their new contract offers to Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez, 31, England forward Raheem Sterling, 27, and Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 25. (Teamtalk)

Brentford have spoken to Shakhtar Donetsk about signing Ukrainian pair, 21-year-old winger Mykhaylo Mudryk and left-sided defender Mykola Matviyenko, 25, this summer. (90min)

Italy international Andrea Belotti, 28, "may well have already signed for another club", according to Torino president Urbano Cairo. Belotti's contract at the Serie A club runs out in the summer. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)
 
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Saturday 16 April 2022 08:26, UK


THE SUN
Sam Allardyce will demand a huge bonus from Burnley should they decide to appoint him as Sean Dyche's replacement and he is able to guide them away from relegation, as well as guaranteeing him a contract for next season and beyond.
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Luke Chadwick says it would be a positive move for Manchester United to bring Steve McClaren back to Old Trafford as Erik ten Hag's assistant manager.
Julian Nagelsmann estimates he was targeted with 450 death threats after Bayern Munich's shock Champions League exit at the hands of Villarreal.
Jack Grealish warmed up for the FA Cup semi-final against Liverpool by watching a new documentary on Paul Gascoigne.



DAILY MAIL
Manchester United supporters have urged billionaire Elon Musk to end his efforts to take over Twitter and buy the Premier League club from the Glazer family instead.
AC Milan's owners are in takeover talks with a Bahrain-based asset management company in a deal said to be worth more than £820m
Liverpool striker Divock Origi is set to leave for AC Milan on a free transfer in the summer with RB Salzburg's Karim Adeyemi a possible replacement if he cannot agree terms on a move to Borussia Dortmund.
Former Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has admitted he is "really upset" with himself over a now-deleted death threat he sent to Atletico Madrid's Stefan Savic after the ill-tempered clash with Manchester City.
Leeds have joined Arsenal and Newcastle by expressing interest in Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch, who is out of contract this summer.
Manchester United are watching River Plate midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, who has a £20.6m buy-out clause.


DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham are said to be "very hopeful" that they will beat off competition to sign West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone in the summer
Angry Burnley fans turned on chairman Alan Pace last night following his shock decision to sack manager Sean Dyche.
Watford's bid to beat the drop has been dented by a potential season-ending injury to Cucho Hernandez.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal have added Hoffenheim's Austria international midfielder Florian Grillitsch to their list of summer transfer targets.
Nottingham Forest narrowly missed out on signing Inter Milan striker Martin Satriano in January, with the Uruguay international instead opting for a loan move to French side Brest.
Fulham want to keep Liverpool defender Neco Williams on loan next season after an impressive set of performances took them to the brink of a return to the Premier League.


DAILY MIRROR
Dusan Tadic is desperate for Erik ten Hag to remain as Ajax boss and has called the Manchester United managerial candidate "one of the best in the world".
Mika Biereth could get his first minutes in Arsenal's first-team this weekend if Alexandre Lacazette is not passed fit for the Premier League clash with Southampton.

THE TIMES
There was a state of shock at Burnley's training ground on Friday following the club's decision to sack manager Sean Dyche.
The Premier League did not disclose to clubs that the law firm run by its interim chairman Peter McCormick carried out checks on takeovers when he was appointed in January.
Bournemouth's Russian-born owner Maxim Demin has made what the club describes as "a substantial personal contribution" to the Disasters Emergency Committee's Ukraine Humanitarian Appeal.
Rob Key will be formally appointed as England's new managing director of cricket next week, replacing Ashley Giles.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United are set to include teenage star Alejandro Garnacho in their squad for Saturday's Premier League clash with Norwich City after some superb performances for their youth teams. Teenage defender Alvaro Fernandez could also feature.


THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers defender Borna Barisic says the squad are beginning to believe that a place in the Europa League final is more than just a dream.



2 hours ago

Newcastle have offered Benfica 60m euros (£50m) for Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 22, to try to fend off a queue of Premier League rivals vying to sign him. (Footmercato - in French)

Coach Maurizio Sarri is desperate for a reunion with Jorginho at Lazio, with the Italy midfielder, 30, unlikely to be offered a new contract at Chelsea beyond 2023. (90min)

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants Monaco's France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni and the 22-year-old favours a move away from Ligue 1. (ESPN)

Manchester United are monitoring River Plate's Argentine midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21. (Mail)

Inter Miami co-owner David Beckham wants to bring Paris St-Germain's Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 36, to the club this summer. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Arsenal are interested in signing Hoffenheim's Austria midfielder Florian Grillitsch, 26, on a free transfer this summer. (Telegraph, via Metro)

Leeds United have joined Arsenal and Newcastle United in expressing an interest in Grillitsch. (Mail)

England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, wants to stay at Leeds and will reject Manchester United's advances by signing a new contract (Sun)

Tottenham will be in the market for a left-sided centre-back this summer and are monitoring the situation of Spain defender Mario Hermoso, 26, at Atletico Madrid. (Mail)

Burnley want to bring in Sam Allardyce to replace Sean Dyche as manager following his sacking on Friday. (Sun)

Borussia Dortmund have reached a basic agreement with Red Bull Salzburg over signing Karim Adeyemi but the Germany forward, 20, is still in talks with Liverpool, RB Leipzig and Paris St-Germain. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

Manchester United had a scout at RB Leipzig's Europa League win on Thursday to watch France striker Christopher Nkunku, 24, who scored another two goals to reach 30 this season. (Nicolo Schira, Twitter)

Chelsea's second-choice Spanish goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 27, is a target for Juventus. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Tottenham are confident of securing a deal for England-capped West Bromwich Albion keeper Sam Johnstone, 29, despite interest from Manchester United. (Express)

Barcelona have stepped up their pursuit of Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, with the Spain defender pushing to leave amid ongoing financial uncertainty at Stamford Bridge. (Sport - in Spanish)

Paolo Dybala, 28, is planning talks with both Arsenal and Tottenham as the Argentina forward's contract at Juventus is due to expire in the summer (Express, via Corriere Dello Sport)

A long list of European and Premier League clubs are lining up to bid for Torino's Brazilian centre-back Gleison Bremer, with Arsenal, Leicester, Everton and Newcastle having contacted the Serie A club. Tottenham and Atletico Madrid have sent scouts to Turin, and Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are also monitoring the 25-year-old. (Gazzetta Dello Sport - in Italian)

Belgium midfielder Eden Hazard, 31, does not want to leave Real Madrid this summer, despite Arsenal, AC Milan and Borussia Dortmund being cited as potential buyers. (RTBF, via RTL Sport - in French)

Manchester City are still pursuing Erling Braut Haaland, 21, but would prefer to avoid triggering the Norway striker's £63m release clause, which they would have to pay in one lump sum. Instead they want to agree a deal with Borussia Dortmund which would see them pay more but over more than one payment. (90min)

The Gunners' Brazil defender Gabriel Magalhaes, 24, says he is happy and focused at the Emirates, amid rumours of Barcelona interest. (Fabrizio Romano)

Fenerbahce and Galatasaray want to sign Al Rayyan's James Rodriguez this summer but the Colombia winger, 30, is interested in joining Atletico Madrid. (FotoMac, via Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
 
08:28 · SUN April 17, 2022


THE DAILY STAR SUNDAY


  • Man City have held more talks over a move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Haaland, with the club willing to pay the striker the same basic wage as Kevin De Bruyne, along with lucrative add-ons.
  • Manchester United have placed a £40 million price-tag on unsettled England keeper Dean Henderson.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY
  • Manchester United will pay some of Dean Henderson's £120k-a-week wages if he leaves Old Trafford on loan next season at reignite his career.
  • Liverpool are targeting Calvin Ramsay with the Aberdeen right-back wanted as cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
  • Derby boss Wayne Rooney wants to sign ex-Manchester United team-mate Phil Bardsley in the summer if the Rams avoid relegation from the Championship.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
  • Burnley's 'shocked' stand-in manager Michael Jackson was told Sean Dyche was sacked after being called into the chairman's office when he arrived to take U23s training - and promises there won't be wholesale changes to their style against West Ham.
  • Carlo Ancelotti has claimed Luka Modric 'will finish his career' at Real Madrid despite his contract running out at the end of the season.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
  • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has bemoaned the inexperience of his side, suggesting that they could be on par with the Premier League's elite if they had 'world-class' stars.
  • Lyon launched a cheeky attempt to convince West Ham star Issa Diop to move to the club in the summer prior to their Europa League clash last week.

SUNDAY MIRROR
  • Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has decided his Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag will join him as he pieces together his Old Trafford backroom staff, with Robin van Persie primed for a role.
  • Monaco's dressing room poked fun at Aurelian Tchouameni after he was linked with a move to Manchester United last year.
  • Mikel Arteta has hinted that Martin Odegaard could be Arsenal's next captain as the Norwegian wore the armband against Southampton.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
  • Rangers are speaking to the authorities in a bid to help them accommodate their Europa League semi-final tie, but RB Leipzig are said to be content to stick with an onerous schedule of matches which sees them face a Monday evening clash with Borussia Moenchengladbach prior to visiting Glasgow.




2 hours ago

Chelsea are prepared to let 28-year-old Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku leave this summer, with Inter Milan and Paris St-Germain interested in signing him. (90 Min)
Manchester United have placed a £40m price tag on England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 25, who is keen to leave this summer. Newcastle are among the potential bidders. (Star)

Manchester United will pay some of Henderson's £120,000-a-week wages if he leaves on loan. (Sun)

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will bring his Ajax assistant Mitchell van der Gaag with him, but former United striker Robin van Persie remains undecided over an offer to join the backroom team. (Mirror)

Manchester United are targeting Everton 19-year-old English centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite. (Mail)

West Ham's French defender Issa Diop, 25, has emerged as a transfer target for Lyon. (L'Equipe - in French)

Manchester City have held more talks over their proposed move for Borussia Dortmund's 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland. (Star)

Real Madrid have made a late move to capture Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland from under the noses of the Premier League side. (Sport - in Spanish)

Roma are considering letting Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 22, leave at the end of the season and would consider an offer of about 60m euros (£50m) amid interest from Serie A and Premier League clubs. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Portuguese side Braga want Juventus great Andrea Pirlo, 42, to be their manager next season. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Liverpool are chasing Aberdeen's 18-year-old Scottish right-back Calvin Ramsay as cover for Trent Alexander-Arnold. (Sun)

Brentford's German midfielder Vitaly Janelt, 23, says he has had contact from Premier League and Bundesliga sides about a potential move after impressing this season. (Kicker)

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to part ways with Mauricio Pochettino and hope to appoint Zinedine Zidane as their new head coach. (Le Parisien - subscription)

Juventus could launch a bid for Chelsea's Italy midfielder Jorginho, 30 as they look to strengthen their midfield for next season. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

Barcelona are back in the frame to sign Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, 24, from Inter Milan, who are willing to drop their asking price if they can receive a player as part of the deal. (Sport - in Spanish)

Barcelona will speak with representatives of Brazil winger Philippe Coutinho this week to decide on the player's future. The 29-year-old is on loan at Aston Villa but Barca are unconvinced the Premier League club will pay the £33m fee written into his loan agreement. (Mirror)

Bayern Munich's Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, remains a potential target for Barcelona, but they need to offload players to have any chance of signing him. (Marca)

Crystal Palace and Tottenham want to sign Peterborough's £15m-rated 19-year-old defender Ronnie Edwards. (Mail)

Hoffenheim's Austria midfielder Florian Grillitsch, 26, could be a target for Leeds if England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, moves on this summer. (Teamtalk)

Derby manager Wayne Rooney wants to bring Burnley's former Scotland defender Phil Bardsley, 36, to Pride Park if the Rams avoid relegation from the Championship. (Sun)
 


08:41 · MON April 18, 2022


THE DAILY MAIL


  • Barcelona will do everything they can to sign Robert Lewandowski in the summer - with the Polish star's deal in Germany running out next year.
  • Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has warned incoming boss Erik ten Hag about the pressure at Old Trafford - and says winning the league is an expectation at the club.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a bonus of £850,000 following his hat-trick in Manchester United's 3-2 win against Norwich.
  • Manchester United's plans to revamp Old Trafford are set to concentrate on extending the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, with an extra 15,000 seats taking the capacity to 80,000 at a cost of £200m.
  • Premier League clubs have been sent proposals which could see the introduction of half-time interviews with managers and coaching staff during live match broadcasts from next season.
  • All 200 slots for a weekend of heart screenings set up for young Brentford fans were taken up within 24 hours of becoming available. The sessions in Gunnersbury were partially paid for by a memorial fund set up after the death of Bees technical director Robert Rowan at the age of 28 in 2018.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
  • Barcelona are considering a €30m swoop for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus during the summer transfer window.

THE SUN
  • Bayern Munich have ruled out a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar and Chelsea transfer target Erling Haaland.
  • Arsenal are reportedly set to enter a bidding war with Newcastle for Torino's Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer.
  • Newcastle are desperate to win the race to sign Benfica and Arsenal target Darwin Nunez having reportedly tabled a £50m bid.
  • Arsenal are in pole position in the bidding war to land Napoli and Manchester United target Victor Osimhen in the summer.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Liverpool have 'sounded out' Barcelona's Gavi over a potential summer transfer switch, with the La Liga side sweating over the teenager's future. The midfielder is yet to renew his contract beyond 2023 and is wanted by practically all of Europe's top clubs.
  • Manchester City have apparently held a "secret meeting" with Erling Haaland and his representatives over a proposed move to the Etihad Stadium.
  • Erik ten Hag reportedly wants the Manchester United board to be heavily involved in every single transfer to ensure all previous mistakes are avoided when he takes over this summer.
  • Manchester United are reportedly targeting Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite.
  • Newcastle are reportedly planning to return for Ligue 1 goal machine Hugo Ekitike this summer. But the Magpies will face competition from Borussia Dortmund for the £25m-rated striker.
  • Barcelona are set for a busy week of contract renewal talks with Gavi, Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto, whose deals are either expiring or entering their last year this summer.

DAILY MIRROR
  • William Saliba opened the door to extending his stint with Marseille as he appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at Arsenal.
  • River Plate's Enzo Fernandez is not taking any notice of the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.

THE DAILY STAR
  • Newcastle and a host of La Liga clubs are ready to make a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has been reduced to an expensive understudy to Edouard Mendy at Stamford Bridge but will still cost any suitor around £50m.
  • Piers Morgan has urged Arsenal to try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if the Portugal forward is booted out of Manchester United this summer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Joe Cole feels Romelu Lukaku has only another six weeks to salvage his Chelsea career.



Liverpool are planning to offer Senegal international Sadio Mane a new contract. The 30-year-old forward's current deal ends in 12 months. (Football Insider)

Liverpool have sounded out 17-year-old Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi over a possible summer move. (Sport - in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund chief Sebastian Kehl says Manchester City have not agreed a deal to sign Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (Mail)

Bayern Munich chief executive Oliver Kahn says the club do not have the financial might to sign Haaland. Kahn also confirmed the club are in contract negotiations with Polish forward Robert Lewandowski, 33. (Sport, via 90 Min)

West Ham are lining up a bid for Manchester United's English defender Di'Shon Bernard. The 21-year-old is currently on loan at Hull.(Mirror)

Tottenham are monitoring their former player and current Brentford midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30. The Dane would be keen on a return to Spurs. (Football Insider)

Arsenal are planning a move for Lille's Kosovan winger Edon Zhegrova, 23. (Sky Sports, via Teamtalk)

However, the Gunners could miss out on RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku with Inter Milan now pushing to land the 24-year-old Frenchman. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Arsenal could let as many as 12 players leave this summer with Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 30, Spain defender Hector Bellerin, 27, and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, all set to depart. (Football London)

Everton and Brazil forward Richarlison, 24, has told his agents to find him a new club. (Football Insider)

Newcastle are prepared to revive their interest in Torino defender Gleison Bremer. The 25-year-old Brazilian has also attracted interest from Arsenal and Tottenham.(Tuttomercato - in Italian)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti says Croatia midfielder Luka Modric will finish his career at the club. The 36-year-old has been linked with moves to Newcastle and Manchester City.(Sun)

Roma boss Jose Mourinho has visited a mural dedicated to Argentine legend Diego Maradona in Naples prior to his side's Serie A match against Napoli on Monday evening. (Sun)

Manchester United players have been warned to expect a "highly demanding" culture under potential new manager Erik ten Hag by Dutch defender Willem Janssen, who played under the current Ajax boss when he was in charge of FC Utrecht. (Mirror)
 
07:10 · TUE April 19, 2022

DAILY MIRROR


  • Erik ten Hag is reportedly considering stripping Harry Maguire of the Manchester United captaincy and replacing him with Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger at the back.
  • Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish intends to explore bringing Conor Gallagher back to the club next season.
THE DAILY MAIL
  • West Ham are monitoring Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope as a potential alternative to No 2 Alphonse Areola.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Gerard Pique has been accused of colluding with national football chiefs over a £3.3 million-a-year deal he receives from the Spanish Super Cup's controversial switch to Saudi Arabia.
  • Manchester United's club debt is set to increase after the club announced they would be undertaking redevelopment of Old Trafford.
THE SUN
  • Dramatic pictures show Man Utd star Bruno Fernandes' smashed-up Porsche after he was involved in a car crash, with the midfielder forced to hitch a ride with team-mate Juan Mata to training.
  • Nathan Redmond savaged Arsenal after Southampton's win over the Gunners, telling fans "they're not that good" as he signed autographs.
  • Leeds forward Raphinha has hinted at a move to Paris Saint-Germain after hanging out with Neymar.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Manchester United are fuming about having to tackle their rearranged fixture with Chelsea without key personnel after United's clash with the FA Cup finalists - originally due to be played on Sunday May 15 - has been brought forward to next Thursday, April 28.
  • Villarreal's star striker Gerard Moreno is a doubt for next week's Champions League semi-final against Liverpool after suffering a hamstring problem.
THE DAILY STAR
  • Manchester United's club debt is set to increase after the club announced they would be undertaking redevelopment of Old Trafford.
  • Ralf Rangnick has warned Manchester United they could spend years in the wilderness unless they sort out their recruitment strategy soon.
  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek says Thomas Tuchel was right to warn him that it's not enough to be big, tall and good looking.
  • Neymar has hit back at Liverpool cult hero Fabio Aurelio after he claimed the Paris Saint-Germain superstar has "underachieved".


1 hour ago

Manchester City have agreed personal terms with Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (Mail)

City are poised to trigger the £62m release clause in Haaland's contract (Sky Sports)

Real Madrid are reluctant to meet Haaland's wage demands because they do not want to unsettle their dressing room of stars by making the striker the highest-paid player in the squad. (Goal)

If a deal for Haaland does not materialise, Real may target Manchester United and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 35, instead. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Real are closely monitoring Chelsea wing-back Reece James, 22, with Carlo Ancelotti's scouts watching the England defender nine times this season. (Mirror)

RB Leipzig have put a £54m price tag on Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku. The 24-year-old France midfielder has scored 17 goals in 30 Bundesliga games this season. (Bild, via Express).

Paris St-Germain are hoping to sell Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 29, and his compatriot Leandro Paredes, 27, in the summer. (Hadrien Grenier on Twitter)

Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, 35, could be set for a reunion with former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard at Aston Villa, when his contract at Atletico Madrid expires in the summer. (Birmingham Mail)

West Ham are considering a summer move for England and Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope, 29. (Times - subscription required)

His former side Lyon are among the clubs Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, is in talks with about a free-agent move in the summer. (Canal Plus - in French)

Inter Milan's directors are open to taking back Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28, on a loan deal. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia)

Juventus want to take Paul Pogba, 29, back to Turin on a free transfer when his Manchester United contract expires in the summer - but they will face fierce competition from Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid for the France midfielder. (Football Italia, via Sport Mediaset)

Liverpool target Serge Gnabry, 26, is in talks with Bayern Munich over a contract extension. The Bundesliga club are keen to hold on to the Germany forward, whose contract expires next year. (Goal)

Matt Targett wants Newcastle United to make his loan move from Aston Villa permanent. The 26-year-old English left-back is keen to be part of Eddie Howe's project despite having three years left on his Villa contract. (Chronicle)

Newcastle are in prime position to sign Rangers' 18-year-old youth team product Alex Lowry after the Scottish midfielder's agent held talks with the Magpies' head of recruitment. (Football Insider)

Tunisia want France-born Southampton defender Yan Valery, 23, to switch international allegiance and play for them at the World Cup in Qatar. Valery is eligible as his mother is Tunisian. (Mail)

Arsenal lead the pack of Premier League suitors tracking 26-year-old Spain winger Marco Asensio of Real Madrid. AC Milan appeared to be in the driving seat for his signature, but the Serie A club rejected his wage demands. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian)

Manchester United and Erik ten Hag are close to completing their negotiations but will wait to announce the deal officially until a 2m euro (£1.6m) compensation clause for the Dutch manager has been agreed with his current club Ajax. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are looking into the possibility of signing Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 29, on a free transfer when the Germany centre-back's contract expires at the end of June. (ESPN)

Rudiger turned down Manchester United after they held talks with his representatives. His priority is a club guaranteed to qualify for next season's Champions League. (Manchester Evening News)

Aaron Ramsey's loan move from Juventus to Rangers will not be made permanent after the 31-year-old Wales midfielder suffered another injury in the Scottish Cup semi-final against Celtic. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Fulham want Arsenal's England Under-21 striker Folarin Balogun on loan next year, with the Cottagers on the brink of promotion to the Premier League. The 20-year-old United States-born forward is on a season-long loan at Middlesbrough. (Mail Plus - subscription required)

West Ham are set to trigger the one-year extension built into the contract of Italy centre-back Angelo Ogbonna, 33, when it expires at the end of the season. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Norwich City have revived their interest in Aston Villa's 24-year-old English striker Keinan Davis, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest. (Football Insider)

AS Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell is being closely monitored by parties interested in buying Chelsea, who see him as a potential technical director at Stamford Bridge. (The Athletic - subscription required)
 
09:00 · WED April 20, 2022 alk.



THE DAILY MAIL


  • Barcelona will do everything they can to sign Robert Lewandowski in the summer - with the Polish star's deal in Germany running out next year.
  • Manchester United legend Jaap Stam has warned incoming boss Erik ten Hag about the pressure at Old Trafford - and says winning the league is an expectation at the club.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo will receive a bonus of £850,000 following his hat-trick in Manchester United's 3-2 win against Norwich.
  • Manchester United's plans to revamp Old Trafford are set to concentrate on extending the Sir Bobby Charlton Stand, with an extra 15,000 seats taking the capacity to 80,000 at a cost of £200m.
  • Premier League clubs have been sent proposals which could see the introduction of half-time interviews with managers and coaching staff during live match broadcasts from next season.
  • All 200 slots for a weekend of heart screenings set up for young Brentford fans were taken up within 24 hours of becoming available. The sessions in Gunnersbury were partially paid for by a memorial fund set up after the death of Bees technical director Robert Rowan at the age of 28 in 2018.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
  • Barcelona are considering a €30m swoop for Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus during the summer transfer window.
THE SUN
  • Bayern Munich have ruled out a move for Borussia Dortmund superstar and Chelsea transfer target Erling Haaland.
  • Arsenal are reportedly set to enter a bidding war with Newcastle for Torino's Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer.
  • Newcastle are desperate to win the race to sign Benfica and Arsenal target Darwin Nunez having reportedly tabled a £50m bid.
  • Arsenal are in pole position in the bidding war to land Napoli and Manchester United target Victor Osimhen in the summer.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Liverpool have 'sounded out' Barcelona's Gavi over a potential summer transfer switch, with the La Liga side sweating over the teenager's future. The midfielder is yet to renew his contract beyond 2023 and is wanted by practically all of Europe's top clubs.
  • Manchester City have apparently held a "secret meeting" with Erling Haaland and his representatives over a proposed move to the Etihad Stadium.
  • Erik ten Hag reportedly wants the Manchester United board to be heavily involved in every single transfer to ensure all previous mistakes are avoided when he takes over this summer.
  • Manchester United are reportedly targeting Everton youngster Jarrad Branthwaite.
  • Newcastle are reportedly planning to return for Ligue 1 goal machine Hugo Ekitike this summer. But the Magpies will face competition from Borussia Dortmund for the £25m-rated striker.
  • Barcelona are set for a busy week of contract renewal talks with Gavi, Ronald Araujo, Ousmane Dembele and Sergi Roberto, whose deals are either expiring or entering their last year this summer.
DAILY MIRROR
  • William Saliba opened the door to extending his stint with Marseille as he appeared to aim a thinly-veiled dig at Arsenal.
  • River Plate's Enzo Fernandez is not taking any notice of the rumours linking him with a move to Manchester United.
THE DAILY STAR
  • Newcastle and a host of La Liga clubs are ready to make a move for Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, who has been reduced to an expensive understudy to Edouard Mendy at Stamford Bridge but will still cost any suitor around £50m.
  • Piers Morgan has urged Arsenal to try to sign Cristiano Ronaldo if the Portugal forward is booted out of Manchester United this summer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Joe Cole feels Romelu Lukaku has only another six weeks to salvage his Chelsea career.



1 hour ago

Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 27, is on a list of players AC Milan want to sign amid reports of a potential £850m takeover of the 18-time champions of Italy. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Mail)

Manchester City have told Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, that he could join Real Madrid later in his career if he moves to the Etihad this summer. The signing-on fee and agent commission on a potential deal could add £40m to the £63m transfer fee stipulated by Haaland's release clause. (Times - subscription required)

Real Madrid and Barcelona are both interested in signing Chelsea and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 29, who is out of contract at the end of the season but is keen to stay at Stamford Bridge. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Lazio, Juventus and AC Milan could all be destinations for Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho, 30, who is unlikely to be offered an extension to a contract that expires at the end of next season. (90 min)

Manchester United will have to qualify for the Champions League if they want to sign RB Leipzig and France forward Christopher Nkunku, 24. Nkunku is on United's radar after 30 goals in 44 games this season. (Sport Bild - in German)

Meanwhile, Manchester United have revived their interest in signing Villarreal's Spain defender Pau Torres, 25, this summer. (Manchester Evening News)

Former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Nemanja Matic to Roma after the Manchester United and Serbia midfielder, 33, announced he was leaving Old Trafford (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

Newcastle's French attacker Allan Saint-Maximin, 25, has kept open the possibility for leaving the club this summer. (Chronicle Live)

Tottenham are confident of keeping England forward Harry Kane, 28, this summer and are considering a move to bring Brentford and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, back to the club. Spurs are also keeping tabs on 24-year-old Leicester and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans. (Times - subscription required)

Newcastle are set to end their interest in Benfica's Darwin Nunez, 22, as the Uruguay forward wants to join a Champions League club, with Brentford's English striker Ivan Toney, 26, viewed as an alternative. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal and France defender William Saliba, 21, says there is a chance he could stay on loan at Marseille beyond the end of the season. (Le Parisien - subscription required)

However, Atletico Madrid are keen on signing Saliba, who joined Arsenal in 2019 from Saint-Etienne. (L'Equipe - subscription required)

Arsenal's England Under-21 forward Eddie Nketiah, 22, wants regular first-team football and has been linked with Leeds, Crystal Palace and West Ham. (The Beautiful Game Podcast)

Brighton have made an approach to sign Arsenal forward Khayon Edwards, 18, who has scored 17 goals and provided six assists in 22 appearances for the academy. Edwards is also wanted by Chelsea. (Mirror)

Tottenham are keen on signing Roma and Italy midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, 22. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Bayern Munich are close to completing a deal to sign Ajax and Morocco right-back Noussair Mazraoui, 24. (Fabrizio Romano)

Crystal Palace's Spanish keeper Vicente Guaita, 35, wants to return to Valencia, where he came through the academy, before he retires from playing. (AS - in Spanish)

Former Norwich boss Daniel Farke has emerged as a contender to replace Sean Dyche at Burnley while ex-West Ham and West Brom boss Slaven Bilic is also interested in the job. (i Paper)
 
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07:14 · THU April 21, 2022


DAILY MIRROR


  • Ten Hag is set to get £200m to spend on signings this summer, with up to 12 players that could be leaving.
  • Roma manager Jose Mourinho is ready to offer Nemanja Matic a Manchester United escape route.
  • Manchester United's players have been told of Erik ten Hag's imminent appointment as their new boss as the restructure ahead of his arrival got under way.
  • Tottenham are facing competition from Everton in the battle to sign West Brom goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
  • Erik ten Hag will give Donny van de Beek a chance to revive his Manchester United career.
  • Lionel Messi will not be making a sensational return to Barcelona this summer and will stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Borussia Dortmund are reportedly planning to increase Jude Bellingham's responsibility in efforts to ward off interest from Liverpool and Real Madrid.
DAILY MAIL
  • Real Madrid remain quietly confident that Kylian Mbappe will join them this summer but Manchester City signing Erling Haaland removes their Galactico alternative and leaves them trying not to ponder the consequences of going for both and ending up with neither.
  • Tottenham are preparing an audacious £42m double swoop for two Torino defenders, Wilfried Singo and Gleison Bremer, according to reports in Italy.
  • Tottenham are set to make Dejan Kulusevski's loan move permanent at the end of the season.
THE SUN
  • Tottenham are interested in signing Youri Tielemans this summer.
  • Manchester United's best chance of signing Chelsea star Antonio Rudiger would be if they qualified for next season's Champions League
  • Arsenal loanee William Saliba is being eyed by Atletico Madrid ahead of the summer transfer window.
  • Manchester United have identified Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba.
  • Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to part ways with veteran defender Sergio Ramos after just one season.
  • Daniel Sturridge is set to be released by Aussie side Perth Glory.
  • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to be handed funds to strengthen in three key positions this summer.
  • Manchester United have reportedly reignited their interest in Pau Torres as part of a massive squad overhaul this summer.




1 hour ago

Real Madrid are confident of signing Kylian Mbappe, 23, and will go all out for the Paris St-Germain and France forward after conceding that their other main target, Erling Braut Haaland, is heading to Manchester City. (Mail)

RealMadrid are keen on bringing England midfielder Jude Bellingham to the Bernabeu, but Borussia Dortmund are desperate to keep the 18-year-old. (Bild - in German)

Everton are monitoring Wolves' Spain winger Adama Traore, 26, with a view to signing him if Barcelona reject the option to make his loan move permanent. (Football Insider)

Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag will have £200m to spend on signings, with at least six first-team players set to leave in the summer. (Mirror)

France forward Anthony Martial, 26, looks likely to return to Manchester United after a season-long loan at Sevilla. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United's France midfielder Paul Pogba's representatives are in talks with Juventus and Real Madrid about a summer move, when the 29-year-old becomes a free agent. (Sky Sports)

Nemanja Matic, the 33-year-old former Serbia midfielder who has said he will leave Manchester United this summer, is open to joining Roma. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Manchester United and Arsenal are interested in RB Leipzig's 24-year-old France forward Christopher Nkunku. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Arsenal are targeting Bayern Munich's Austria midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, 28, but Atletico Madrid are also keen. (Bild)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is set for talks with chairman Daniel Levy to tell him the club need six summer signings, with Leicester's Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, high on the list. (Telegraph - subscription)

West Brom's England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 29, is keen to join Tottenham this summer. (Football Insider)

English right-back Djed Spence, 21, currently on loan at Nottingham Forest from Middlesbrough, is also wanted by Tottenham. (Mail)

Tottenham will make Sweden winger Dejan Kulusevski a permanent signing in the summer. The 21-year-old is on an 18-month loan and Spurs have decided to pay Juventus the £25m fee this summer. (Evening Standard)

Portuguese winger Fabio Carvalho, 19, says Liverpool's interest in signing him has affected his recent Fulham performances. (Metro)

Ivan Toney wants a new deal and pay rise at Brentford, where the 26-year-old English striker is under contract until 2025. (90 Min)

Torino's defensive pair, Brazilian Gleison Bremer, 25, and Ivory Coast international Wilfried Singo, 21, are targets for Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici. (Tuttosport - in Italian)

Leeds and Everton are lining up moves for Chelsea's 28-year-old Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, who is on loan at Besiktas. (Teamtalk)

West Ham are interested in Club Bruges's 22-year-old Netherlands winger Noa Lang, but face competition from AC Milan. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Birmingham City have told Wolves they want to sign Montenegro keeper Matija Sarkic, 24, on a permanent deal after his impressive loan spell at St Andrews. (Birmingham Mail)
 
Friday 22 April 2022 06:34, UK


THE SUN

Real Madrid are keeping tabs on Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes ahead of the summer transfer window.
Gareth Bale could reportedly be set for a sensational switch Stateside to sign for MLS team DC United on a free transfer.
Steven Gerrard has launched an 11th-hour bid to snatch Marseille midfielder Boubacar Kamara from Atletico Madrid's clutches.

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus is keen to leave the Premier League champions with Barcelona interested in snapping him up, according to Brazilian newspaper Lance.
Erik ten Hag faces a baptism of fire with his first game in charge of Manchester United set to be against Liverpool.
Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini has been linked with a summer switch to MLS to finish his career.
Newly announced Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will reportedly bank a 'record-breaking' salary for taking over as boss.

DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool have been handed a transfer boost after Red Bull Salzburg announced a signing of a player many view as being Karim Adeyemi's replacement.
Tottenham have been tipped to make a move for Inter Milan star Denzel Dumfries amidst their failure to capture Adama Traore in the winter transfer window.
Manchester United assistant manager Chris Armas will leave the club once Ralf Rangnick steps down as interim boss this summer.

DAILY MIRROR
The owners of Sheffield United have reportedly accepted a £115m bid from American businessman Henry Mauriss to purchase the Championship club.
Former Liverpool striker Taiwo Awoniyi has been credited with transfer interest from three Premier League clubs less than a year after departing Anfield permanently.
Corey Blackett-Taylor is wanted by several Championship clubs with Charlton braced for approaches this summer.


DAILY MAIL

Arsenal have not yet given up all hope of persuading Eddie Nketiah to stay at the Emirates.
Max Verstappen could not resist poking fun at Lewis Hamilton's ambitions to own Chelsea, saying: "I thought he was an Arsenal fan".
Manchester United's hopes of signing Christopher Nkunku have reportedly taken a hit, with RB Leipzig insisting the France international will play for them next season.
Scottish wonderkid Ben Doak has confirmed his move to Liverpool on social media after the club forked out a £600,000 compensation fee to sign him from Celtic.
West Ham face an unwanted distraction around what would be their biggest game in decades with defender Kurt Zouma's court date set for the week after the Europa League final.


THE TIMES
Erik ten Hag will be given more than £120m to spend on revitalising the Manchester United squad next season.
Eddie Nketiah is weighing up offers from Crystal Palace and Borussia Monchengladbach despite Arsenal having not given up hope of the striker signing a new deal.
Steven Gerrard has suggested he should have joined Celtic or Rangers instead of moving to the United States near the end of his playing career.
Sam Simmonds could be a doubt for England's summer tour to Australia as Exeter Chiefs await further assessments on the hip injury that ruled the No 8 out of the defeat to Munster last weekend.

DAILY TELEGRAPH


Erik ten Hag looks set to win his battle with Manchester United over his choice of No 2 by appointing former colleague Steve McClaren as assistant manager, as the club prepare to accelerate their transfer plans ahead of a huge summer of rebuilding.
Leicester will make a push for Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer in the summer race for the £40m-rated Brazilian defender.

THE GUARDIAN
Erik ten Hag will not be backed with a lavish budget to rebuild Manchester United but will receive what the club regard as adequate funds to enhance a squad the new manager believes he can vastly improve with his coaching.
Dan Burn believes Eddie Howe's transformation of Newcastle's fortunes should make him a strong contender to rival Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola for the manager of the season award.
Wimbledon has been warned it could face legal action from the Belarusian Tennis Federation after it was accused of acting illegally by banning Russian and Belarusian players from this year's championships.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have been boosted by the news Aaron Ramsey's season is not over.
Neil Lennon has slammed some of his former Celtic team-mates who 'stabbed him in the front, not the back'.
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has revealed the Dons' new stadium will cost up to £75m - around £30m more than previous estimates.


DAILY RECORD
Celtic defender Josip Juranovic is in a fight to feature again before the end of the season, according to a report.
Clyde will soon play home matches at Hamilton Accies' New Douglas Park - and will play their last game at Broadwood this weekend.



1 hour ago

Barcelona could move for Manchester United and England striker Marcus Rashford, 24. (Sport - in Spanish)

Manchester United could sell Rashford, France forward Anthony Martial, English right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly, ex-England defender Phil Jones and Brazil left-back Alex Telles this summer as part of the overhaul under new manager Erik ten Hag. (Sun)

West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 25, is high on Ten Hag's transfer wish-list at Manchester United. (Guardian)

Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 25, is set to be handed the chance to revive his Old Trafford career by his former Ajax boss, when his current loan at Everton ends. (Sun)

A new centre-back, two central midfielders, a winger and a striker will be Manchester United's top transfer priorities this summer. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United have refused Ten Hag's request to bring Sir Alex Ferguson's former assistant Steve McClaren back to the club as part of his coaching team. (Telegraph)

Bruges boss Alfred Schreuder is the leading contender to replace Ten Hag at Ajax. (Sky Germany - in German)

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale, 32, is in talks over a move to MLS side DC United. (Washington Post)

RB Leipzig have again insisted France attacking midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 24, will still be their player next season, despite interest from Manchester United and Arsenal.(Sky Sports Germany - in German)

Crystal Palace and Borussia Monchengladbach are interested in Arsenal's 22-year-old English forward Eddie Nketiah. (Mail)

AC Milan could move for Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 28. (Goal)

Burnley have made interim Wales manager Robert Page their number-one target to replace Sean Dyche. (90Min)

Brentford and Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, has agreed to rejoin former club Tottenham in the summer. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Everton have joined Tottenham in the race to sign 29-year-old West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone. (Mirror)

Real Madrid are monitoring Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 24. (AS - in Spanish)

Besiktas and Turkey left-back Ridvan Yilmaz, 20, is being eyed by Tottenham and a host of European clubs. (TRT Spor - in Turkish)

Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard was casting an eye over Marseille's French defensive midfielder Boubacar Kamara, 22, when he watched the French club's win over Nantes on Wednesday. (Mail)

Villa are keen on making their loan signing of 32-year-old Roma and Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen permanent. (Football Insider)

Paris St-Germain and Argentina winger Angel di Maria, 34, is wanted by Juventus when his contract expires in the summer. (Gianluca di Marzio)

Leicester City are trying to beat Tottenham to the signing of Brazil centre-back Gleison Bremer, 25, from Italian side Torino. (Telegraph)

Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay, 18, is being monitored by Liverpool following an impressive breakthrough season for the Scotland Under-21 international. (Liverpool Echo)

Manchester City and Newcastle are both pursuing a move for 18-year-old Rangers midfielder Alex Lowry. (Football Insider)
 
09:10 · SAT April 23, 2022


THE SUN


  • Manchester United have no desire to extend Paul Pogba's contract and the injured midfielder has now played his last game for the club.
  • Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong has urged the club to break the bank and bring West Ham star Declan Rice to the Emirates.
  • Arsenal are reportedly weighing up a shock summer swoop to sign Gabriel Jesus with the Manchester City striker open to a switch to the Emirates.
  • Didier Drogba's hopes of becoming the new head of Ivory Coast football look set to be dashed - despite widespread backing by fans.
  • Manchester United will rest captain Harry Maguire for Saturday's clash with Arsenal.
  • Mikel Arteta was nicknamed 'Arsene Wenger's son' by the Arsenal squad, his former team-mate Emmanuel Frimpong has revealed.
  • Manchester United youngsters Alejandro Garnacho, Alvaro Fernandez and Shola Shoretire were thrown into the mix of first-team training ahead of Saturday's clash with top-four rivals Arsenal.
  • Burnley are looking at Wales interim manager Robert Page as they continue their search for a new permanent boss.
THE GUARDIAN
  • Declan Rice has turned down a third offer of a new contract from West Ham and is open to a summer transfer. The terms would have made him the best-paid player in the club's history at about £200,000 a week.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Manchester United have reportedly earmarked Kalvin Phillips and Pau Torres as two top targets for Erik ten Hag heading into the summer transfer window.
DAILY STAR
  • Marcus Rashford wants to be part of Manchester United's future under new boss Erik ten Hag.

DAILY MAIL
  • The Premier League's top clubs want football's strict post-Brexit rules eased to prevent the game's top overseas youngsters becoming too expensive to bring to England.
  • Todd Boehly's consortium have grown very confident they will win the fight to buy Chelsea, according to reports.
  • Chelsea chief executive Guy Laurence may be hoping that the consortium led by Sir Martin Broughton does not succeed in buying the club as he was once sacked by one of their main investors, the Rogers family.
  • West Ham are facing a defensive injury crisis ahead of their trip to Chelsea on Sunday - with three centre-halves being ruled out through injury.
  • Everton's new director of football Kevin Thelwell has made an immediate impact at Goodison Park, with his determination to overhaul the club's youth set-up behind the departure of long-serving academy director David Unsworth last week.
  • Derby County's administrators will charge the club an estimated £2m for their services prompting a furious reaction from Rams fans.
  • Mike Ashley remains interested in buying Derby County despite losing out to Chris Kirchner in the battle to be named as the preferred bidder by the club's administrators.
  • The intrigue and plotting behind the scenes of Spanish football has been laid bare - again - after a conversation between two of the country's legendary players, Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique, was leaked.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Ajax have made a last-ditch attempt to stop Erik ten Hag from taking Mitchell van der Gaag with him to Manchester United by offering him the chance to be named the Dutchman's successor.
  • Arsenal's decision to keep hold of William Saliba this summer could pave the way for Eric Bailly's exit from Manchester United.
  • Marcus Rashford has decided to remain at Manchester United following the club's decision to appoint Erik ten Hag as their next manager.
  • Manchester United and Chelsea target Declan Rice is 'open' to a transfer after rebuffing a new contract offer from West Ham - but a summer move remains unlikely.
  • New Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has put his players into four groups, including "underperformers" as he plots his Old Trafford overhaul, according to reports.
THE TIMES
  • Eddie Nketiah is weighing up offers from Crystal Palace and Borussia Monchengladbach despite Arsenal having not given up hope of the striker signing a new deal.
  • The Football Association's board is expected to discuss the issue of conflicts of interest next week following disclosures that the Premier League's interim chairman Peter McCormick's law firm carries out club takeover checks for the league.
  • Erik ten Hag will be given more than £120 million to spend on revitalising the Manchester United squad next season.
DAILY RECORD
  • Cameron Carter-Vickers is in 'advanced talks' over a permanent move to Celtic, according to a report in the US.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Craig Halkett could delay ankle surgery in a bid to face Rangers in the Scottish Cup final.



Arsenal are looking to bring Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, to the Emirates, with the Gunners' technical director Edu having held discussions with the Brazil international's representatives. (Athletic, subscription required)

Mo Salah wants to stay at Liverpool but his long-term future is uncertain with no agreement reached on contract negotiations and the 29-year-old Egypt forward saying money is not the only factor. (Four Four Two)

Paris St-Germain have made France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, a contract offer worth 50m euros (£42m) a year, which would make him the club's highest earner. His much reported move to Real Madrid has reportedly stalled over the player's image rights. (Goal)

Mbappe's mother and representative Fayza Lamari is in Qatar holding talks with PSG's owners (Le Parisien - in French, subscription required)

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is keen on managing PSG next season and is confident of replacing former Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino at the Parc des Princes. (Le Parisien - in French, subscription required)

Newcastle are preparing a move for PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who will leave the Ligue 1 leaders in the summer, but the 35-year-old Costa Rica veteran is also attracting interest from Juventus and Sevilla. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Declan Rice has turned down a third contract offer from West Ham worth a reported £200,000 a week. Despite the Hammers insisting the England midfielder is not for sale it is understood they would accept £150m for the 23-year-old, a target for both Manchester United and Chelsea. (The Guardian)

West Ham are weighing up a move for Fiorentina's Polish goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski, 29, as David Moyes searches for Lukasz Fabianski's long-term successor. (Corriere Fiorentino via Teamtalk)

Tottenham have made contact with Inter Milan about signing the Netherlands right-back Denzel Dumfries, 26. (Tuttosport, via Sport Witness)

Celtic are at advanced stages of talks with Tottenham to sign their United States centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers, 24, on a permanent deal. (SBI Soccer)

Another Tottenham defender, Wales international Joe Rodon, 24, has been told he can leave the club. (Football Insider)

Newcastle are tracking Monaco's French defender, Benoit Badiashile, 21, and Bayer Leverkusen's France winger Moussa Diaby, 22. (Foot Mercato)

Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has ruled out moving to Manchester United. The 29-year-old Germany international becomes a free agent in the summer but is only considering clubs in next season's Champions League. (Ben Jacobs, CBS)

Wayne Rooney turned down an offer to work under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United, insisting he would only leave Derby County for a managerial role. (Athletic, subscription required)

Fulham want to bring Lazio and Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 27, to Craven Cottage. (90 Min)

Former Manchester United, West Ham and Manchester City forward Carlos Tevez could make a shock return to football nearly a year after the 38-year-old played his last game for Boca Juniors. The Argentine has visited AC Milan, Juventus and Tottenham as well as his old club West Ham. (Goal)

Leicester and Aston Villa are interested in signing former Manchester City youth team product and Fulham loanee Seko Fofana, 26. The Ivorian midfielder is currently on the books at Lens. (But! Football Club)

Barcelona have ruled out approaching Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, 24, for financial reasons. (Mundo Deportivo)
 
Man Utd to go after Christian Eriksen when Erik ten Hag arrives

Sunday 24 April 2022 07:31, UK

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Manchester City have again snubbed the chance to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer this summer as he nears the end of his six-year spell at Manchester United.
Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen is on Erik ten Hag's transfer wish-list for Manchester United.
West Ham will make a summer swoop for Michael Keane - if Everton go down.
Tottenham are plotting an ambitious swoop for former Arsenal forward Serge Gnabry who is set to enter the final year of his contract at Bayern Munich this summer.
Arsenal are ready to renew their interest in Tammy Abraham if they secure a top-four finish and reach the Champions League for the first time since 2016/17.
Diogo Jota believes Liverpool youngster Kaide Gordon could go on to become a world-class hit at the club.

THE OBSERVER
Antonio Rudiger will leave Chelsea when his contract expires at the end of the season, with Real Madrid leading the race to sign the centre-back on a free transfer.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester City will send an early riposte to Erik ten Hag by joining the summer battle for West Ham's £100m England star Declan Rice.
Manchester United are interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong this summer, according to reports in Spain.
Aston Villa coach Michael Beale spoke of his relief that his wife and three children were 'safe, well and at home' after they were involved in a motorway accident before the Premier League meeting with Leicester.
Barcelona manager Xavi has admitted the season has been 'difficult' after the Catalan giants lost Lionel Messi to Paris Saint-Germain.


SUNDAY EXPRESS
Sources close to Erling Haaland have insisted that the in-demand striker has 'not signed anything yet' after reports earlier this week claimed that Manchester City were closing in on the striking prodigy. :D


THE SUN ON SUNDAY

New Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag wants a Manchester city centre home and could be in the same block as Pep Guardiola's £2m pad.
Leicester want midfield powerhouse Ibrahim Sangare - after knocking his PSV team out of Europe.
Administrators at crisis club Derby shelled out a whopping £339,000 on a points penalty appeal... that was shelved.
Newcastle are interested in signing Benoit Badiashile, according to reports.
The Chelsea fan who became embroiled in a pitchside dust-up with Blues skipper Cesar Azpilicueta has revealed he wanted to ask his captain where the fight had gone.
Patrick Vieira is teeing up a second swoop for one of Wayne Rooney's Rams rookies, Malcolm Ebiowei.
Brentford are plotting an ambitious £15m move for Djed Spence and will fight Nottingham Forest for the player rated the EFL's best youngster.
Newcastle want to sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas, according to reports.
Manchester City keeper Gavin Bazunu is a target for Sheffield United.
Leeds are making a dramatic late bid to hijack Aberdeen babe Calvin Ramsay's move to Liverpool
Lee Bowyer will pocket around £750,000 if he is axed by Birmingham City.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been promised "one or two" main signings this summer by technical director Edu.
Burnley will add Alex Neil to their wanted list of managers if they go down.


SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are battling it out with two Premier League clubs for the signature of Aberdeen youngster Lancelot Pollard.
Rangers have entered into talks with Belgian-based holding midfielder Abdoulaye Sissako and are favourites to snap up the Zulte Waregem star.


Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 30, is wanted by incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag. Eriksen is currently on a six-month deal at Brentford that concludes at the end of the season. (Star Sunday)

Manchester City are set to battle with Manchester United to sign West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23. (Mail on Sunday)

Arsenal are set to renew their interest in England striker Tammy Abraham, 24, this summer and will offer Roma £50m in an attempt to seal a deal. (Star Sunday)

West Ham have joined the bidding for Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign 29-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, who is out of contract at Chelsea at the end of the season. (Goal)

Rudiger turned down an offer of £200,000 a week to stay at Stamford Bridge. (Sunday Telegraph)

Talks between Kylian Mbappe's representatives and Paris St-Germain over a new contract for the 23-year-old forward are moving in a positive direction. (ESPN)

Tottenham could make a summer move for Bayern Munich and Germany star Serge Gnabry, 26, a former Arsenal winger. (Sunday Express)

Barcelona manager Xavi says he wants to keep Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 24, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United that would reunite him with former boss Erik ten Hag. (Manchester Evening News)

Leicester want to sign PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 24. The Ivory Coast international would cost at least £30m. (Sun on Sunday)

West Ham will attempt to sign centre-back Michael Keane, 29, from Everton if the Toffees are relegated from the Premier League this season. (Star Sunday)


Tottenham and Leeds have scouted Bristol City's £10m English midfielder Alex Scott, 18. (Sunday Mirror)

Arsenal will focus on signing "one or two" players this summer, says technical director Edu. (Evening Standard)

Crystal Palace are considering a move for 18-year-old English striker Malcolm Ebiowei, who will be a free agent at the end of the season after leaving Derby. (Sun on Sunday)

Brentford are competing with West Ham to sign Hull City's England Under-21 forward Keane Lewis-Potter, 21. (Football Insider)

Juventus have made contact with the representatives of 34-year-old Paris St-Germain winger Angel di Maria. (Gianluca di Marzio - in Spanish)

Aston Villa have stepped up their plans to sign Marseille centre-back Duje Caleta-Car after manager Steven Gerrard went to watch the 25-year-old play. (Football Insider)

Napoli want at least 80m euros (£67m) if they are to consider selling 23-year-old striker Victor Osimhen, who is among Arsenal's targets for the summer. (CBS Sports)

Atletico Madrid midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, 27, wants a move back to Italy and is being tracked by Inter Milan. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Celtic are in talks to sign Tottenham centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers, 24, on a permanent deal. (SBI Soccer)
 
08:02 · MON April 25, 2022


THE TIMES


  • Paris Saint-Germain are finalising the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino and will consider Tottenham's Antonio Conte as a contender to replace him.

DAILY EXPRESS
  • Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is reportedly chatting 'incessantly' to Mauricio Pochettino, after recent news states the former Spurs boss is set to be sacked by Paris Saint-Germain.
  • Chelsea could be set to rekindle their interest in Jules Kounde this summer after a new report revealed that the defender 'has already decided' to quit Sevilla at the end of the season.

DAILY MIRROR
  • Arsenal's technical director Edu has revealed that the Gunners are eyeing 'two marquee signings' as the Brazilian discussed their plan for this summer.
  • Barcelona want to make Mohamed Salah their key summer signing after clinching a multi-million-pound sponsorship deal with music platform Spotify.
  • Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo insists Kylian Mbappe is still thinking about his future amid rumours linking him with Real Madrid.
  • Chelsea and Newcastle are keeping tabs on Arminia Bielefeld and Germany Under-21 defender Amos Pieper, who is a free agent this summer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Aston Villa will make a decision on the future of Philippe Coutinho next month, in what appears to have gone from a no-brainer to a potential dilemma.
  • The consortium fronted by Stephen Pagliuca has been left mystified by a claim that it is likely to be eliminated from the Chelsea bidding, amid fears of a last-minute "dirty tricks" campaign.
THE SUN
  • Robert Lewandowski will not leave Bayern Munich this summer, the club's sporting director confirmed.
  • Tottenham and Leeds are reportedly interested in signing Bristol City wonderkid Alex Scott.
  • Arsenal will reportedly have to fork out £67m to land striker target Victor Osimhen.
  • Pep Guardiola will give England pair Kyle Walker and John Stones until the last minute to prove their fitness for tomorrow's night clash with Real Madrid.
  • Oldham will face an FA probe after Saturday's loss to Salford - which saw the club relegated out of the League - ended behind closed doors.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Rangers are monitoring German Under-21s ace Eric Martel, who has been told he can leave Europa League semi-final opponents RB Leipzig.



Paris St-Germain are set to sack manager Mauricio Pochettino with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte in the frame to replace him. (Le Parisien via GFFN)

Chelsea may revisit a move for Sevilla and France centre-back Jules Kounde, 23, in the summer after it was confirmed Antonio Rudiger will leave the club. (Football London)

Arsenal have taken steps to sign Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 23. (Gazzetta dello Sport via HITC)

Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, has refused to commit his future beyond the end of the season. (Guardian)

Arsenal believe they can complete a summer deal for the Brazil international. (Mail)

Chelsea and Tottenham are monitoring Inter Milan forward Martin Satriano, 21. The Uruguayan is currently on loan at French club Brest. (Mirror).

Newcastle-linked Brazil international midfielder Lucas Paqueta, 24, has told his current club Lyon he will make a decision on his future at the end of the season. (Evening Chronicle)

Leeds sent scouts to watch Cologne's German centre-back Timo Hubers, 25. (Football Insider)

Former Manchester United midfielder Roy Keane has emerged as a surprise candidate for the vacant manager's position at Hibernian. (Times)

Roma have joined the race for Juventus and Argentina forward Paolo Dybala, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Real Betis are trying to sign Real Madrid and Spain playmaker Isco, 30. (Marca)

Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny, 29, says he would sign a new contract at Arsenal even if he is not given assurances over his playing time. (Irish Examiner
 
07:32 · TUE April 26, 2022



DAILY MIRROR


  • Paul Pogba has played his last game for Manchester United - and also appears to have sent his final message to the squad group chat on WhatsApp.
  • Kylian Mbappe is set to reveal his future after the Ligue 1 season ends on May 21.
  • Erik ten Hag will hold one-on-one meetings with his new Manchester United players to get a head-start on the major overhaul he faces.
  • Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has seemingly been handed a huge injury boost with midfielder Thomas Partey edging towards a return.
  • Barcelona are reportedly open to letting Frenkie de Jong leave the club in the summer as incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag plots a move for the midfielder.
  • Arsenal stopped Brazilian media asking technical director Edu about the club's interest in Gabriel Jesus, according to reports in the South American country.
  • Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has said he "hopes" Serge Gnabry stays at the Allianz Arena amid suggestions the Germany international is looking to leave.
  • Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Eric Bailly and Anthony Martial are among players Erik ten Hag has already decided can leave Manchester United this summer, according to reports.

THE GUARDIAN
  • Real Madrid are close to signing Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer after reaching a verbal agreement with the Chelsea defender over a lucrative four-year contract.
THE TIMES
  • Manchester United's players are losing faith in Ralf Rangnick as they prepare to work under Erik ten Hag next season - and some fear the Dutchman will not be strong enough to lift the club.
  • The Premier League has been warned by the government it must agree a deal to deliver hundreds of millions of pounds more to the lower leagues or face the prospect of being forced to by legislation.
  • Liverpool have held discussions with cryptocurrency companies as they test the strength of the market before agreeing a new shirt sponsorship deal.
  • Frank Lampard could face an FA charge for comments about Everton's penalty claim in the Merseyside derby which prompted the club to contact the referees' body over why the incident was not reviewed in greater detail.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Tottenham could be spared the prospect of a battle with Real Madrid for the services of Mauricio Pochettino ahead of next season, according to reports.
  • Arsenal have received a potential boost in their summer search for attacking reinforcements in the form of Marcus Thuram's availability.
  • Manchester United transfer chief John Murtough has reportedly informed Andreas Pereira he has a future at Old Trafford under Erik ten Hag.
  • Antonio Conte could demand six new signings this summer to stay at Tottenham, amid links with a potential move to Paris Saint-Germain.
DAILY MAIL
  • Manchester United will sign three new players during the summer transfer window as opposed to the 10 new players Ralf Rangnick suggested they needed, a new report claims.
  • Juventus are reportedly interested in signing PSG forward Angel Di Maria in the summer when his contract expires.
  • Jules Kounde has paved the way for a move to Chelsea this summer by telling Sevilla he remains determined to leave the Spanish club.
  • Former Masters champion Sergio Garcia is ready to risk Ryder Cup exile and play in the first Saudi rebel series event in London.
  • Anfield has been ruled out of hosting games at Euro 2028, should the UK and Ireland bid be successful, because the pitch is too small, meaning the city of Liverpool could miss out on the tournament if Everton's new Bramley Moore Dock home is not ready in time.
  • Scotland boss Steve Clarke is being urged to convince Aston Villa defender Matt Targett to switch allegiances after representing the country at U19 level and then England at U21.
  • The Lawn Tennis Association is hoping for help at government level to find allies over the ban of Russian and Belarussian players from Wimbledon amid fears of isolation.
THE SUN
  • Wales chiefs will discuss Robert Page's future at a council meeting this week.
  • Erling Haaland reportedly jetted to Monaco on Sunday to meet with agent Mino Raiola.
  • Arsenal are ready to listen to offers for record signing Nicolas Pepe as they look to generate funds for another summer spending spree.
  • Chelsea are one of five clubs interested in signing Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, French media claim.
  • Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger could bank an incredible £60m in wages and bonuses should he complete a free transfer to Real Madrid.
  • Cardiff are chasing £80m in compensation from Nantes as they claim the death of Emiliano Sala cost them relegation from the Premier League.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Paul Canoville has thrown his support behind Todd Boehly's bid to buy Chelsea and questioned the Sir Martin Broughton-backed offer which has attracted high-profile investment from Lewis Hamilton and Serena Williams.
  • Thomas Tuchel is set to tell Chelsea's new owners that signing two central defenders this summer should be a priority while club officials are also expected to hold talks soon with Romelu Lukaku over his future.
  • Former British Gymnastics coach Liz Kincaid has denied mistreating athletes after she was axed from Team GB just before the Tokyo Olympics over a complaint from one of her ex-gymnasts.
  • Concerns over his coaching style cost Justin Langer the chance of a place in England's new coaching set-up, along with Rob Key's desire to separate Test and white-ball duties.
DAILY RECORD
  • Rangers have reportedly held talks with Tottenham over a glamour pre-season friendly game at Ibrox.
  • Rangers are set to consider offers for Josh McPake this summer.
  • St Mirren are set to complete the signing of in-demand Australia U23 international Keanu Baccus from Western Sydney Wanderers after agreeing a pre-contract deal.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin has revealed he needs to sign "four or five good players" in the summer transfer window if the Dons want to be competitive next season.
  • Celtic are looking to bolster their defensive options with the potential signing of Iraq international left-back Mohanad Jeahze, who currently plays in Sweden for Hammarby.



Real Madrid are close to agreeing a free transfer deal for Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger, with the 29-year-old Germany defender ready to move to the Bernabeu on a contract worth at least £200,000 a week. (Guardian)

Manchester City are considering a move for West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, who has also been a long-term target for Manchester United and Chelsea. (Telegraph - subscription)

Paris St-Germain's France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, has been linked with a move to Real Madrid in the summer, but the will not make an announcement on his future until after the final game of the season against Metz on 21 May. (Marca)

Norwich City want to sign Bristol City's English midfielder Alex Scott, with Tottenham and Leeds already monitoring the 18-year-old. (Football League World)

Barcelona would be willing to let Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 24, leave for a fee of 70m euros (£58m), with Manchester United interested. (El Chiringuito)

Manchester United could offer Barcelona 24-year-old England forward Marcus Rashford and 29-year-old Brazil defender Alex Telles in exchange for Frenkie de Jong. (Fichajes)

New Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag will hold one-to-one Zoom meetings with every member of the squad to assess who he wants to keep before he takes charge in June. (Mirror)

Ten Hag will be given "significant funds" to shape his Manchester United squad, with a striker and midfielder the priority. (ESPN)

One player leaving Manchester United is 29-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, who has left the team's WhatsApp group after receiving offers from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Mirror)

Paris St-Germain will keep Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, for one more season but are open to letting Brazil forward Neymar, 30, leave. (Sky Sports News)

AC Milan are close to reaching a deal with Liverpool's 27-year-old Belgium striker Divock Origi. (Calciomercato)

AC Milan, Chelsea and Real Madrid are interested in Manchester City's 31-year-old Algeria winger Riyad Mahrez. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Juventus are in talks to sign Argentina forward Angel di Maria, 34, on a free transfer this summer after Paris St-Germain opted not to extend his contract. (Goal)

West Ham will open talks with Hull City to sign Keane Lewis-Potter. Hull, who value the 21-year-old English forward at £18, have rejected a £12m offer from Brentford. (Athletic - subscription)

Reims will let 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike leave for 35m euros (£30m) in the summer. Newcastle are expected to revive their interest after talks with the youngster in January. (Shields Gazette)

Ekitike has also had interest from Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Goal)

Arsenal are prepared to listen to offers for 26-year-old Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe. (Sun)

Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 31, says he would be happy to end his career at Manchester City, but would also be interested in a move to the Turkish Superlig or MLS when his contract ends in 2023. (Sport 1 - in German)

Liverpool's 21-year-old defender Neco Williams, who is on loan at Fulham, says he does not know where he will be playing next season. (Wales Online)

Udinese want to sign Arsenal's Spanish defender Pablo Mari, 28, on a permanent deal, following his loan spell. (Football London)

Newcastle have Eintracht Frankfurt's 22-year-old French defender Evan Ndicka on their radar. (Bild - in German; subscription)
 


07:11 · WED April 27, 2022


THE SUN


  • Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag could bring £35m Ajax goal machine Sebastien Haller with him to Old Trafford.
  • Tottenham are looking to appoint a No 2 to managing director of football Fabio Paratici
  • Manchester United are set to miss out on Peterborough wonderkid Ronnie Edwards despite Sir Alex Ferguson advising a transfer last year.
  • Pau Torres has received interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea as the Premier League sides prepare to activate his £50m release clause in the summer.
  • Brentford will pay Peterborough another £1m for avoiding relegation as part of their Ivan Toney transfer deal.
  • Manchester United are reportedly in pole position to seal a move for Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
  • Barcelona have reportedly ended their pursuit of Arsenal centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes after concluding that they cannot afford him.
  • Manchester United have received a major transfer boost in their bid to sign Benfica star Darwin Nunez in the summer.

DAILY STAR
  • Romelu Lukaku is reportedly pushing for a return to Inter Milan this summer but must halve his mega-money wages if he is to secure his San Siro homecoming.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Erik ten Hag is set to start pre-season with Donny van de Beek in his Manchester United squad following the Holland midfielder's loan at Everton.
  • The bidders for Chelsea have been invited to Stamford Bridge to make a final pitch to be selected as the club's preferred buyer.
  • Wolves will prioritise the signing of a new centre-forward this summer, and are set to move for Valencia's Goncalo Guedes.
  • Paris Saint-Germain are increasingly hopeful of persuading Kylian Mbappe to sign a new contract following talks with his mother in Doha last week.
  • Liverpool's equality chief has blamed coronavirus lockdowns for a "huge increase" in bigotry among football fans, saying: "I think people have forgotten how to behave."

THE INDEPENDENT
  • Jorginho's agent has insisted the Chelsea midfielder will "100 per cent stay in London" this summer amid speculation the Italy international could join Juventus.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Liverpool could hijack Manchester United's attempts to bring Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to the Premier League as the Merseysiders have reportedly made initial contact with the ace's entourage.
  • Manchester United are reportedly 'monitoring' Roma attacker Nicolo Zaniolo ahead of the impending rebuild under Erik ten Hag.
  • Newcastle are plotting a £30m summer move for Tottenham hard man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
  • Antonio Conte and his representatives have already proposed a "plan" to Paris Saint-Germain if the Italian were to become the club's next manager, according to reports.
  • Arsenal's search for a striker has led them to Gabriel Jesus and a £35m bid is set to be tabled for Manchester City's Brazilian frontman in the summer transfer window, according to reports.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Chelsea have asked to be kept informed on in-demand German defender Amos Pieper.
DAILY MAIL
  • Merseyside police are investigating reports of criminal damage caused in the away end at Anfield on Sunday, after Liverpool defeated rivals Everton 2-0.
  • Steve Bruce has demanded West Brom players live within an hour's drive of the training ground and will extend the rule to potential new signings.
  • Real Madrid outcast Isco is on the verge of completing a move to Real Betis this summer and will become the team's highest-paid player in history.
  • Brennan Johnson is a summer target for Leeds if they stay in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest miss out on promotion.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Celtic will get Sweden's best left-back if they land Mohanad Jeahze - according to team-mate Darijan Bojanic.
  • St Mirren are close to sealing a deal to sign goalkeeper Trevor Carson from Dundee United.
DAILY RECORD
Hearts are planning a summer training camp in southern Spain as part of their preparations for next season.




Paris St-Germain are increasingly hopeful that France striker Kylian Mbappe, who has been linked with Real Madrid, will sign a new deal with them following talks with the 23-year-old's mother last week. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool have made contact with France and Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 22. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Manchester United plan to open talks over a new contract with 31-year-old Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea. (90 Min)

Manchester United could move for Ivory Coast international Sebastien Haller, 27. The striker currently plays for incoming United manager Erik ten Hag at Ajax. (Sun)

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 25, will be given a chance at Manchester United next season by Ten Hag. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester City and Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 25, has begun talks with Arsenal.(Goal)

Arsenal will have to play 80m euros (£67.7m) to sign England striker Tammy Abraham, 24, from Roma. (Football London)

Abraham has reiterated his desire to stay at Roma after moving from Chelsea last summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

France defender Jules Kounde wants to leave Sevilla in the summer and the 23-year-old keen on a move to Chelsea. (Times - subscription required)

Chelsea are keeping tabs on German defender Amos Pieper, 24, whose contract at Bundesliga side Arminia Bielefeld runs out at the end of the season. (Mirror)

Newcastle are eyeing a move for Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 26. (Express)

Eddie Howe's side are also pursuing Reims and France Under-20 international Hugo Ekitike, 19. (90min)

The Magpies are interested in French defender Evan Ndicka, 22, who plays for Eintracht Frankfurt. (Bild - in German, subscription required)

Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25, is "crazy" about joining Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)

There is optimism at Barcelona that Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, could join from Bayern Munich this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Croatia international Luka Modric, 36, is set to sign another deal at Real Madrid, running until 2023. (Fabrizio Romano)

Leeds United will target a move for Wales forward Brennan Johnson if they stay in the Premier League and Nottingham Forest, where the 20-year-old plays, fail to earn promotion from the Championship. (Mail)

Newcastle United are on the verge of giving Switzerland defender Fabian Schar a contract extension, with the 30-year-old's current deal running out in the summer. (Mail)

English full-back Ashley Young is keen to extend his contract with Aston Villa by another year, with the 36-year-old having joined the Midlands club from Inter Milan last summer. (Times - subscription required)

Villa are in talks to sign Hearts' 15-year-old Scottish midfielder Ewan Simpson. (Mail)
 

Thursday 28 April 2022 07:19, UK


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THE SUN

Wayne Rooney is top of the list of candidates to become Burnley boss, and the current Derby manager will be tempted to take the Turf Moor job even if interim chief Mike Jackson fails to keep the Clarets in the Premier League.
Manchester United face competition from Borussia Dortmund in pursuit of Sebastien Haller.
Harry Maguire could have played his last game this season after suffering a knee injury.


Cameron Brannagan is the subject of a five-way transfer battle from Championship clubs Sheffield United, QPR, Stoke, Preston and Blackpool.
Arsenal are showing significant interest in Udinese full-back Nahuel Molina and could use current loanee Pablo Mari as part of a player-plus-cash deal.


DAILY MAIL
Sadio Mane has revealed Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson convinced Jurgen Klopp to change the club's training schedule this month in order to accommodate players observing Ramadan.
Manchester United's legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted Erik ten Hag needs to get in control of the club if he wants to bring back the glory days, after his appointment was announced last week.
Ederson's role in Real Madrid's second goal against Manchester City during their Champions League semi-final has been criticised by a goalkeeping analyst as 'uncharacteristically weak'.
Teenage defender Will Fish is one of the new faces in the Manchester United first-team squad which are being forced by a series of injury and illness problems.
England are considering bringing London Irish full-back Henry Arundell into their senior Test squad this summer to fend off potential interest from Scotland and Wales.
Jacques Villeneuve wonders whether Lewis Hamilton might walk away from Formula One mid-season if Mercedes are unable to overcome their early-season struggles
Gary Kirsten has informed Rob Key he is "available and interested" in becoming England's new Test match head coach but might not be available until four days before the opening match of the summer against New Zealand in early June.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Erik ten Hag is set to start pre-season with Donny van de Beek in his Manchester United squad following the Netherlands midfielder's loan at Everton.
Leicester Tigers have won the race to land England and Lions player Anthony Watson from Bath.


DAILY MIRROR
Former Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi's home near Valencia was robbed on Sunday night with goods stolen worth a value of nearly €1m.
Arsenal are set to hold imminent talks with William Saliba's agent, who conceded it is still unclear what plans the north London club have for him.


THE TIMES
Momentum is building for two-legged Champions League semi-finals to be scrapped, with leading European clubs backing a plan to play the semis and the final over a single week in one city.
Thomas Tuchel has declared his commitment to Chelsea after members of his squad feared the club's takeover saga could put their head coach's future in doubt.
Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick will be forced to bring a number of young players into the squad for the match against Chelsea on Thursday night with up to seven senior players out injured.


THE GUARDIAN
Rob Key has locked in his first major policy decision as director of England men's cricket after formally advertising for two new head coaches, separated by way of Test and white-ball formats.
A senior Ukrainian tennis official has told his sport's governing bodies they will be "playing on the side of the monster" if they take action against Wimbledon and the LTA for banning Russian and Belarusian players from this summer's events.
Members of the DP World Tour who play in the $25m Saudi Arabian-backed event in Hertfordshire in June are likely to face penalties amid a growing sense permission will not be granted to those looking to tee up at the Centurion Club.
Bianca Williams, the innocent athlete stopped and searched by the Metropolitan Police, has criticised a "culture of racism" within the force as it was announced five officers will face a gross misconduct hearing over the incident.


DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona's former transfer chief Ramon Planes claims the club's imminent move for Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen is coming three years after the parties first met.


DAILY STAR
Roma have slapped a £67m price tag on Tammy Abraham, with Arsenal reportedly interested in the striker.

DAILY RECORD
Tam Courts has admitted Dundee United are yet to offer a deal to any upcoming free agents including Livingston winger Alan Forrest.
Hearts goalkeeper Craig Gordon has admitted he would "love to see" Roy Keane take over as manager of their arch rivals Hibs.


SCOTTISH SUN
Phillip Cocu has become the latest big name to declare his interest in the vacant Hibernian job and now hopes to meet with the club to discuss the matter further.




Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, this summer. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Borussia Dortmund will compete with Manchester United for the signature of Ajax and Ivory Coast striker Sebastien Haller, 27. (Sun)

Bayern Munich are also looking at the possibility of signing Haller if Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, leaves them to join Barcelona in the summer. (Goal)

Barcelona are working hard to sign Lewandowski but no opening bid has been made yet for forward. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich want to be kept informed of Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong's situation at Barcelona. The Spanish club could sell the 24-year-old, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain, depending on the size of the offer they receive. (Sport)

Arsenal will hold talks at the end of the season with club record signing Nicolas Pepe, 26, over the Ivory Coast winger's future. (Standard)

Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25, would prefer a move to Arsenal over Newcastle. (Football Insider)

France forward Ousmane Dembele is prepared to reduce his salary demands as talks take place regarding a new deal at Barcelona. The 24-year-old's current contract runs out in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Former Everton forward James Rodriguez, 30, is eyeing a return to Europe and the Colombian will drop his wage demands to force through a move. (Star)

Manchester United know this summer could be their best chance to move for England international Declan Rice, with their rivals for the 23-year-old West Ham midfielder prioritising other positions. (Standard)

Roma are looking to the Premier League this summer. The Serie A team are interested in Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 29, Aston Villa's Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, and Manchester United's departing Serbian midfielder Nemanja Matic, 33. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

England striker Tammy Abraham, 24, says he is "happy" at Roma but, having been linked with a move to Arsenal, has refused to rule out leaving the Serie A side. (Metro)

Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves is ready to leave Wolves in the summer, with Arsenal, Manchester United, Tottenham, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona among the sides monitoring the 25-year-old. (90 Min)

Villarreal manager Unai Emery is interested in taking Watford's Nigerian striker Emmanuel Dennis, 24, to Spain this summer. (Standard)

Liverpool and Spain midfielder Thiago Alcantara, 31, wanted to join Manchester United prior to his move to Anfield, says Rio Ferdinand. (Vibe with Five podcast)

Arsenal's 21-year-old France defender William Saliba - currently on loan at Marseille - plans to return to the Gunners this summer and fight for his place in Mikel Arteta's side. (Teamtalk)

Wolves want to sign Valencia's Portugal striker Goncalo Guedes, 25. (Telegraph)

Oxford United's English midfielder Cameron Brannagan, 25, is attracting interest from Sheffield United, QPR, Stoke, Preston and Blackpool. (Sun)
 
07:30 · FRI April 29, 2022


DAILY MAIL


  • The group led by US tycoon Todd Boehly are leading the race to buy Chelsea, according to rivals.
  • Wolves boss Bruno Lage says the club have slapped a £100m price tag on Ruben Neves amid rumoured interest from Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
  • West Ham have said they will ban any supporters found to have attacked foreign journalists during their side's defeat by Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League semi-finals - after two reporters alleged they were struck at the London Stadium.
  • Southampton will tell their Premier League rivals James Ward-Prowse is not for sale as they gear up for a battle to keep their captain this summer.
  • Wolves are set to be without Max Kilman for the rest of the season in a huge blow to their hopes of European qualification.
  • Mauricio Pochettino has vowed he will be staying as manager of Paris Saint-Germain and that star man Kylian Mbappe would also remain at the club.

THE SUN
  • Tammy Abraham has refused to rule out a return to England amid rumours linking him with a switch to Arsenal.
  • Manchester United and Liverpool have been slapped with £8k fines by UEFA after Atletico boss Diego Simeone was pelted by fans at Old Trafford and the Reds caused a delay in their kick-off against Benfica.
  • AC Milan are the latest club set to be taken over by billionaire Arab owners.
  • Arsenal have registered their interest in Manchester United star Marcus Rashford, reports suggest.
  • AC Milan have opened contract talks with rumoured Arsenal target Rafael Leao, according to reports.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Martin Atkinson and Jonathan Moss, two experienced Premier League referees, will retire at the end of this season. ==== FANTASTIC!!!

DAILY MIRROR
  • Jurgen Klopp committing to a new contract that will extend his stay as Liverpool manager to 2026 could convince star players Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane to agree fresh deals of their own this summer.
  • Manchester United have been dealt a blow in their hopes of signing Frenkie de Jong this summer after Barcelona's former boss Ronald Koeman poured cold water over suggestions the club will cash in on the Dutch midfielder this summer.
  • Manchester United are reportedly leading the race to sign Victor Osimhen this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster their ranks up front.
THE TIMES
  • Manchester City are hopeful Kyle Walker will be available for the second leg of their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid next week.
  • The three bidders vying to buy Chelsea have been left stunned by a request to raise their offers by £500m - even though the US bank leading the sale is expected to identify the preferred candidate within days.
  • The Premier League is to change the way it handles scrutiny of club takeovers after it was revealed that a law firm run by its interim chairman did the bulk of the work.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Ralf Rangnick won't speak to his Manchester United successor Erik ten Hag until mid-May.
  • Aberdeen star Calvin Ramsay has admitted "it's good" to be linked with a summer transfer to Liverpool.
  • Tottenham Hotspur have received an encouraging boost in their hopes of bringing Christian Eriksen back to the club this summer.
  • Arsenal will likely look to sign a new right-back this summer as reports claim Cedric Soares will leave at the end of the season.
  • Chelsea could thwart Manchester United's summer transfer plans by hijacking the Red Devils' interest in Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres.
DAILY RECORD
  • St Pauli could yet battle Hearts and Aberdeen to land Wolves midfielder Connor Ronan this summer.
  • St Mirren will sign Trevor Carson from Dundee United this summer for a nominal fee and is poised to reunite with his former Morecambe manager Stephen Robinson.
  • The Northern Ireland international is poised to reunite with manager Stephen Robinson when the new season kicks off.
  • Calum Butcher may have kicked his last ball for Dundee United as Tam Courts revealed the midfielder won't play for the club again this season.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Hundreds of Rangers fans have been heard singing a banned sectarian song on the streets of Leipzig ahead of the Europa League semi-final.
  • Former Manchester United and Rangers star Henning Berg is in the running to become the next manager of Hibs.



Arsenal have registered their interest in signing Manchester United and England forward Marcus Rashford, 24. (Football Insider)

Derby manager Wayne Rooney is Burnley's top choice to replace former boss Sean Dyche. (Sun)

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants to sign Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 28. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Manchester United have indicated to Napoli they are willing to pay £84m for 23-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen. (La Repubblica - in Italian)

Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract runs out in 2023, wants a new two-year deal as well as a wage increase. The 33-year-old Poland international has been linked with a move to Barcelona. (Marca)

Liverpool are considering a summer move for Monaco's 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Mail)

Real Madrid want to sign Tchouameni and bring in 29-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract at Manchester United runs out in the summer. (El Nacional - in Catalan)

Tottenham will listen to offers for Spain left-back Sergio Reguilon, 25, amid interest from an unnamed Spanish club. (Football Insider)

Manchester United have been invited to bid for Wolves' Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 25. (Manchester Evening News)

Crystal Palace are considering a loan move for Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The 24-year-old came through the youth ranks at Palace and made 42 first-team appearances. (Athletic)

Southampton will not listen to offers for 27-year-old England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, who is believed to be of interest to Newcastle United and Tottenham. (Mail)

Napoli have decided against signing Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe on a permanent deal. The 24-year-old has been on loan at the Serie A club since January but has made only one league appearance. (Calciomercato, via Sun)

West Ham and Aston Villa are among the teams in contention to sign Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, 30, from Qatari side Al Rayyan. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Galatasaray and Denmark centre-back Victor Nelsson, 23, has been linked with a move to Aston Villa. (Tum Spor - in Turkish)

Aberdeen have granted Leeds permission to speak to 18-year-old Scottish right-back Calvin Ramsay. (Football Insider)

Norwich boss Dean Smith wants to sign Aston Villa's 20-year-old English striker Cameron Archer, who is on loan at Preston. (TeamTalk)

Premier League referees Martin Atkinson and Jonathan Moss will retire at the end of the season. (Telegraph)
 


09:16 · SAT April 30, 2022



DAILY TELEGRAPH


  • Vincent Kompany has emerged as a contender to become the next permanent manager of Burnley.
  • Manchester United are searching for a new figure to handle transfer negotiations after Matt Judge resigned ahead of this summer's window in order to pursue a fresh challenge in the latest structural changes at the club.
  • Frank Lampard, the Everton manager, has no intention of quitting the Merseyside club if the nightmare scenario of relegation materialises.

DAILY MAIL
  • Tottenham are looking at alternatives to Mauricio Pochettino should Antonio Conte leave, with Graham Potter and Roberto Mancini among the names set to be considered.
  • Chelsea right-back Reece James is reportedly drawing attention from Real Madrid after impressing the Spanish club in their recent Champions League meeting.
  • Manchester United, Arsenal and Newcastle have all made enquiries about Paulo Dybala. Tottenham have long been in discussions with the Argentine's representatives.
  • Barcelona have held a summit with agent Jorge Mendes to discuss the future of three players - Adama Traore, Francisco Trincao and Nico Gonzalez.
  • Kalvin Phillips will resist any attempt by Manchester United to sign him in a £60m deal this summer - because he couldn't bear to betray Leeds fans.
  • The English Football League will take another major step in creating opportunities for Black coaches next season by making blind recruitment of coaching staff at academy level mandatory for all clubs.
  • The Football Association (FA) will give England players the choice of opting out of a planned statement condemning human rights abuses in Qatar and the host nation's treatment of gay people ahead of the World Cup.
  • The Premier League and FA were caught unawares by the government's confirmation last Sunday of a legislative timetable to introduce an independent regulator, which was brought forward at short notice.
  • Raul Jimenez has ditched his protective headgear for a lighter model after struggling to judge the flight of crosses this season.
  • Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti gave a cryptic response to Mauricio Pochettino stating Kylian Mbappe would '100 per cent' stay at Paris Saint-Germain, claiming 'coaches can't tell the whole truth'.
  • Erik ten Hag has reportedly demanded he is left alone by Manchester United bosses from 48 hours before each of Ajax's remaining games this season.
THE TIMES
  • There is growing confidence UEFA will be persuaded to drop plans to award two Champions League places based on historic performance from 2024 with fears it would lead to six Premier League clubs regularly in the competition.
  • Wolves are open to selling Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves and are identifying strikers and central midfielders to boost their squad.
  • FA board members have agreed to ensure that all potential conflicts of interest and commercial relationships are declared after it was revealed that the Premier League's interim chairman, Peter McCormick - also an FA vice-chairman - owns the law firm which carries out its club takeover checks.
  • The Livingston manager David Martindale is confident that Ivan Konovalov will not suffer any supporter backlash when the goalkeeper becomes the first Russian to play in British football since the invasion of Ukraine.

DAILY STAR
  • Arsenal have reportedly set aside £45m for out-of-sorts Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford as the Gunners prepare an overhaul of their attack in the summer transfer window.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Christian Eriksen has been 'school hunting' in Chiswick as the Brentford playmaker makes a big decision over his future.
  • Barcelona could attempt to save Romelu Lukaku from his disastrous Chelsea return this summer as Xavi Hernandez eyes more attacking reinforcements at the Nou Camp.
  • Liverpool are expected to be in the market for a new central midfielder this summer, according to reports.
  • Manchester United's hopes of signing Kalvin Phillips have reportedly been given a boost as the Leeds midfielder is set to switch agents in a bid to secure an Elland Road exit.
  • Chelsea are reportedly running the risk of losing stars like Reece James and Mason Mount due to their sluggishness in handing their best players new contracts.
  • Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has revealed how close Erling Haaland was to joining Manchester United from RB Salzburg in 2019.
  • Jude Bellingham is one of the players Liverpool are considering to bolster their midfield this summer.
THE SUN
  • PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has insisted he will not be leaving the club and neither will Kylian Mbappe.
  • Manchester United "isn't the place to go" for wanted West Ham man Declan Rice, says Hammers hero Anton Ferdinand.
  • Chelsea loanee Armando Broja could be the man to solve West Ham's striker shortage, says Hammers hero Anton Ferdinand.
  • England will have less than 2,500 "official" fans at their opening World Cup match after FIFA confirmed their ticket allocation to the FA.
DAILY RECORD
  • Austria Vienna look to have given up the chase to land Eric Martel on a permanent deal amid interest from Rangers.
  • Napoli are the latest side to make their move for Scotland international Aaron Hickey.
  • Jack Ross is being considered by Dundee chiefs as a potential replacement for Mark McGhee if they fail to beat the drop.
  • Hearts are weighing up a move to bring Lawrence Shankland back to Scotland.
  • Aberdeen have been given a major transfer boost in their bid for a new goalkeeper after learning Ipswich are willing to sell Vaclav Hladky this summer.



Less than a minute ago

Barcelona will turn to Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku, 28, in their search for a striker. The Belgium centre-forward is believed to be Barca's 'plan C' after moves for Norway's Erling Haaland, 21, and Poland's Robert Lewandowski, 33, were thwarted. (Marca)

Manchester City may consider the sale of 31-year-old Algeria forward Riyad Mahrez this summer. (Give Me Sport)

Arsenal and Newcastle have joined the chase to sign Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala. The 28-year-old will leave Turin as a free agent in the summer and Manchester United and Tottenham have already made enquiries. (ESPN, via Mail)

Arsenal have offered their Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 26, to another Premier League club. (Express)

Pep Guardiola will not rush into extending his contract at Manchester City in the wake of Jurgen Klopp's new deal at rivals Liverpool. The 51-year-old Spaniard is under contract at City until 2023. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester City remain focused on extending 21-year-old England midfielder Phil Foden's deal until 2027. (Fabrizio Romano)

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville says interim manager Ralf Rangnick should not take on a consultancy role at the club having accepted the chance to manage Austria. (Sky Sports, via Express)

Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is set to change his agent in a bid to secure a move away, with Manchester United working on a deal for the 26-year-old. (Manchester Evening News)

However, Phillips would reject a move to Manchester United out of loyalty to his boyhood club Leeds.(Mail)

Liverpool could move for Borussia Dortmund's 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham, with several of their current players' contracts running down. (Goal, via Express)

Lazio are considering a move for Chelsea and England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 26. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Brighton manager Graham Potter intends to speak with Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy about his future when the season is over. The 30-year-old is under contract with Albion until 2023. (Sussex Express)

Meanwhile, Potter and former Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini are on Tottenham's managerial shortlist should Antonio Conte leave the club. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Napoli are set to move for Scotland left-back Aaron Hickey. Bologna have put an £18m price tag on the 19-year-old, who has also attracted attention from Serie A giants AC Milan and Juventus as well as Newcastle and Brentford. (Scottish Express)

Liverpool fans have moved to tweak the words of a chant to feature the name of Jurgen Klopp's wife after the German revealed she was key in his decision to extend his contract at Anfield. (Mirror)

Arsenal right-back Cedric Soares has no intention of leaving, despite reported interest from Newcastle and a £4.2m bid from Porto for the 30-year-old Portugal international. (Correio da Manha, via Sport Witness)

Newcastle will bid to make their loan deal permanent for Aston Villa's 26-year-old English defender Matt Targett. (Caught Offside)

Southampton and Fulham are among a number of clubs interested in signing 24-year-old Tottenham and USA centre-back Cameron Carter-Vickers. (90 Min)

Barcelona are set to move for Celta Vigo's Spanish left-back Javi Galan, 27. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)
 
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08:59 · SUN May 01, 2022



THE SUN ON SUNDAY


  • Pep Guardiola has agreed in principle an extended deal that will keep him at the Etihad until 2025.
  • James Ward-Prowse is the man Erik ten Hag wants to boss Manchester United's new midfield, but will face competition from Manchester City.
  • Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard have been given lifelines by new Manchester United chief Erik ten Hag.
  • Chelsea fear Mason Mount could be lured away by Liverpool or Manchester City taking advantage of the club's ownership crisis.
  • Manchester United bigwigs will discuss a £12m pay-off with Anthony Martial to help grease the wheels of a summer move.
  • Derby's bid to keep Wayne Rooney will get a huge boost this week  as Chris Kirchner's takeover gets the OK from the EFL.
  • Brighton's Reda Khadra is a target for Anderlecht.
  • Liverpool are confident they will win the race with Leeds for Aberdeen right-back Calvin Ramsay.
  • Crystal Palace are closing in on Lens midfielder Cheick Doucoure for around £15m.

THE SUNDAY EXPRESS
  • Manchester City chiefs believe the transfer of Erling Haaland is a done deal, according to reports in Spain.
  • Barcelona are interested in Manchester United pair Anthony Elanga and Scott McTominay as part of a potential swap deal for Frenkie de Jong, according to reports.
  • Manchester United have reportedly made a bid of £67m for Benfica's Darwin Nunez.
  • Arsenal are offering Nicolas Pepe to Premier League rivals in a bid to get the £72m winger off their books.
  • Manchester United's hopes of signing Kalvin Phillips have reportedly been given a boost as the Leeds midfielder is set to switch agents in a bid to secure an Elland Road exit.
THE SUNDAY MIRROR
  • Cristiano Ronaldo could make a sensational return to Real Madrid this summer, with the Spanish giants increasingly keen on a reunion with the Portuguese star.
  • Erik ten Hag wants to sign Feyenoord left-back Tyrell Malacia for Manchester United, with a fee of £20m thought to be enough to complete the transfer.
  • Erik ten Hag also wants a new right-back to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka, but United fear they have failed to hijack Bayern Munich's signing of Ajax's Noussair Mazraoui on a free transfer.
  • Steven Gerrard faces a major battle to convince Liverpool defender Joe Gomez to leave the Reds for Aston Villa this summer.
  • Edinson Cavani is in advanced talks with Boca Juniors.
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
  • Norwich boss Dean Smith will keep his job despite relegation from the Premier League, but there are question marks over the futures of others at the club, including sporting director Stuart Webber.
  • Chelsea are taking very seriously the government's renewed warning that May 31 is a hard deadline for the sale of the club beyond which there is no guarantee they will be able to compete in the Premier League or UEFA competitions next season.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
  • Liverpool are in talks to secure an £80m-a-year shirt sponsorship deal, a package that would be the most lucrative in football.
  • Erik ten Hag is already working on the futures of Manchester United's players in between taking charge of Ajax matches.
  • Chelsea face a huge battle to keep hold of star midfielder Mason Mount this summer, with Reece James also set to be targeted in the transfer window, according to a report.
  • Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has revealed how close Erling Haaland was to signing for Manchester United in January 2020.
  • Ousmane Dembele is weighing up leaving Barcelona for a £270,000-a-week deal at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in Spain.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Scott Brown is on the radar of Fleetwood to become their next manager.
  • David Marshall has emerged as a summer target for Hibernian.



Manchester City believe manager Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal in the summer, with talks having taken place about extending the Spaniard's stay until 2025. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City and Manchester United are interested in signing England midfielder James Ward-Prowse from Southampton, while Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham are monitoring developments concerning the 27-year-old. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo could return to Real Madrid.The Spanish giants are keen on signing the 37-year-old, who played for Real from 2009 to 2018. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City and Manchester United are also competing to sign Spain centre-back Pau Torres, 25, from Villarreal. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Erik ten Hag, who will leave Ajax to take over as Manchester United manager at the end of the season, wants to sign Feyenoord and Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia, 22, for the Old Trafford club. (Sunday Mirror)

Chelsea are concerned England midfielder Mason Mount will leave the club. Under current government sanctions, the Blues cannot offer the 23-year-old a new contract, with Manchester City and Liverpool thought to be interested in him. (Sun on Sunday)

Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says the club beat Manchester United to the signing of Erling Haaland in December 2019 because they were prepared to put a release clause into the 21-year-old Norway international's contract. (Goal)

Chelsea will look to offer 22-year-old England right-back Reece James, who has been linked with Real Madrid, an improved contract once they have new owners in place. (90 Min)

Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong has been linked with Manchester United but Barcelona boss Xavi says the 24-year-old is "the present and the future" at the Spanish club. (Manchester Evening News)

France forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, has a more lucrative offer from Paris St-Germain than current club Barcelona, but his preference is to stay at the Nou Camp where his contract runs out in the summer. (Sport)

Real Madrid will take up a 40m euros (£33.5m) buyback option to sign Spain left-back Sergio Reguilon, 25, from Tottenham. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Wolves are open to selling 25-year-old Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, with the West Midlands club looking to bring in strikers and midfielders to add to their squad. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

Crystal Palace are closing in on signing Lens and Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure, 22. (Sun on Sunday)

Everton are interested in signing 29-year-old England centre-back James Tarkowski, whose contract at Burnley runs out in the summer, if the Goodison Park club avoid relegation from the Premier League. (Football Insider)

Crystal Palace, Watford and Fulham are monitoring FC Koln's 25-year-old German defender Timo Hubers, who has also been linked with Leeds United. (Football Insider)

Newcastle United have offered English midfielder Sean Longstaff a four-year contract, with the 24-year-old's current deal running out in the summer. (Sunday Times - subscription required)

AC Milan have agreed a deal with Lille to sign Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 24, for about 20m euros (£16.8m) and add-ons worth up to 5m euros. (Football Italia)

Netherlands defender Sven Botman, 22, has been linked with Newcastle United and AC Milan and says he expects this season to be his last at Lille. (Get French Football News)
 
08:04 · MON May 02, 2022


DAILY EXPRESS


  • Manchester United have offered Inter Milan a fee of £42m and Anthony Martial in order to land Lautaro Martinez, according to reports.
  • Manchester United sent a senior scout to watch Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves on Saturday.
  • Edinson Cavani was fuming with Manchester United after the late signing of Cristiano Ronaldo as they promised he would be the main striker at Old Trafford, according to reports.

THE GUARDIAN
  • Manchester United's players will perform a lap of appreciation following their game against Brentford on Monday evening despite being aware it could lead to a torrent of abuse from supporters given what has been a hugely disappointing season for the club.

THE SUN
  • Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is ready to hand lifelines to Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard.
  • Juventus are reportedly lining up a move for Arsenal defender Gabriel Magalhaes.
  • Paris Saint-Germain have drawn up a three-man shortlist to replace manager Mauricio Pochettino, according to reports.
  • The FA are set to investigate Richarlison after the Everton forward chucked a lit flare into the Goodison Park crowd after his match-winning goal against Chelsea.
  • Chelsea are concerned England midfielder Mason Mount will leave the club. Under current government sanctions, the Blues cannot offer the 23-year-old a new contract, with Manchester City and Liverpool thought to be interested in him.
  • Blackburn Rovers are putting lifelong fan and former player Gareth Ainsworth on their shortlist to replace Tony Mowbray.
  • Bayern Munich players have been criticised for going on holiday to Ibiza straight after being thrashed 3-1 by Mainz.

DAILY MIRROR
  • Chelsea's team and staff had their sleep disturbed by Everton fans letting off fireworks outside the hotel in the early hours on Sunday morning ahead of the Blues' defeat at Goodison Park.
  • Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to sign Feyenoord and Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia.
DAILY MAIL
  • Mohamed Salah could be tempted by the chance to move to Paris Saint-Germain or a Spanish club as uncertainty persists over his Liverpool future.
  • Youri Tielemans has reportedly set his heart on a move to Spain despite interest from Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester United and Tottenham.
  • Christian Pulisic's father has criticised his son's lack of playing time at Chelsea, describing his situation as 'sad'.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • James Milner has been offered another one-year contract at Liverpool but the future of Mohamed Salah remains uncertain.


England striker Marcus Rashford, 24, has been linked with leaving Manchester United, but will get a chance to prove himself under Erik ten Hag, who will take over as manager at the end of the season. England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29, could also stay at the club. (Sun)

Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes, 24, is a summer transfer target for Italian club Juventus. (Gianluca Di Marzio, via Teamtalk)

Former England midfielder James Milner, 36, has been offered another one-year contract at Liverpool but the future of Egyptian striker Mohamed Salah, 29, at the the club remains uncertain. (Telegraph)

Barcelona director Mateu Alemany has denied the La Liga club has met with Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski's agent about a summer move for the 33-year-old Poland international. (Movistar, via Goal)

Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has a contract with Leicester City until 2023, would prefer a move to Spain if he left the Foxes. Real Madrid are believed to be interested in the 24-year-old. (Sacha Tavolieri, via Mail)

West Ham midfielder Declan Rice has been linked with Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United but the 23-year-old England international says "it's important not to get too carried away with that". (Sky Sports News)

Manchester United sent a senior scout to watch Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves play for Wolves in the their 3-0 defeat to Brighton on Saturday. The Old Trafford club are said to be interested in the 25-year-old. (Birmingham Live)

Juventus have offered Chelsea midfielder Jorginho a return to Serie A, with the 30-year-old Italy international's contract with the Blues ending in 2023. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Chelsea left-back Marcos Alonso is one of the options Barcelona are looking at signing for their defence, with the 31-year-old keen to return to his native Spain during the summer. (Fabrizio Romano, via Marca)

Tottenham will not look to sign goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini on a permanent deal when the 27-year-old Italian's loan from Atalanta expires at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

French defender William Saliba, 21, who has been on loan at Marseille from Arsenal has suggested he is keen to remain in France next season. (Metro)

Napoli have set their sights on 20-year-old Chelsea striker Armando Broja, with the Albania forward having impressed while on loan at Southampton this season. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Reading's interim manager Paul Ince, who has saved the Championship side from relegation this season, will meet the club's owner, Dai Yongge, this week to discuss his future. (Berkshire Live
 
07:28 · TUE May 03, 2022


DAILY MIRROR


  • Liverpool, Manchester United and other interested parties across Europe have been told that Aurelien Tchouameni will cost just short of £60m if he is to leave Monaco in the summer.
  • Juventus have conceded they will not be able to compete with Manchester United for the signature of Lazio star Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, according to reports in Italy.
  • Memphis Depay has rejected talk that he wants to return to the Premier League and leave Barcelona at the end of the season.

THE TIMES
  • Ajax have indicated that they plan to resurrect their interest in Tottenham winger Steven Bergwijn after he admitted he was open to leaving the club this summer because of a lack of consistent playing time.
DAILY STAR
  • Kalvin Phillips faces an anxious wait to see whether Leeds United will offer him a new contract, with owner Andrea Radrizzani not prepared to talk deals until June by when their Premier League future will have been decided.
THE SUN
  • Arsenal have been told striker Victor Osimhen will cost them no less than £100m by Napoli.
  • Armando Broja's impressive season at Southampton has alerted Napoli to a potential move for the player on loan from Chelsea.
  • Paul Dummett is set to turn down the chance to become a free agent this summer and follow Fabian Schar in signing a new deal with Newcastle United.
  • West Ham team-mates have been winding up England midfielder Declan Rice about his inflated price tag as Premier League rivals queue up to sign him.
  • Tottenham, Leeds United and Fulham are considering a move for Derby County's teenage winger Malcolm Ebiowei, whose contract expires at the end of the month.
DAILY MAIL
  • Valencia have denied reports that they have agreed a deal to sell midfielder Carlos Soler to Barcelona for £17m and insist they are in talks with him over a new contract.


Manchester United will have a free run at signing England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, from West Ham, with rivals focusing on strengthening other areas. (ESPN)

Everton would accept a fee of £50m for Brazil forward Richarlison, 24, this summer and are confident of getting such an offer. (Football Insider)

AC Milan and Juventus lead the race to sign Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29. (ESPN)

Arsenal have renewed their interest in Inter Milan and Argentina's 24-year-old forward Lautaro Martinez. (Times - subscription required)

The Gunners will announce New England Revolution and United States goalkeeper Matt Turner, 27, as a summer signing in June. (Football London)

Chelsea and Spain defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Marcos Alonso, 32 and 31 respectively, want to join Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Tottenham have targeted RB Leipzig and Croatia's Josko Gvardiol, 20, or Inter Milan and Italy's Alessandro Bastoni, 23, as a summer addition at centre-back. (Athletic - subscription required)

RB Leipzig and Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, 24, is a target for Tottenham and Liverpool, as well as Bayern Munich. (Kicker - in German)

Lazio and Serbia's 27-year-old midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic has been discussed as a possible target for both Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (90min)

Leeds will not make England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, a new contract offer until June. (Star)

Ajax will reignite their interest in Tottenham and Netherlands forward Steven Bergwijn after the 24-year-old said he was open to leaving the club. (Times - subscription required)

Newcastle's English defender Paul Dummett, 30, is set to sign a new deal at the club. (Sun)

Relegated Norwich are set to sell former England Under-21 defender Max Aarons, 22, this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Barcelona will not sign Wolves winger Adama Traore, 26, permanently this summer. The Spain international is currently on loan at the La Liga side. (Marca - in Spanish)

Tottenham, Leeds and Fulham are interested in Derby's former England Under-16 winger Malcolm Ebiowei, 18. (Sun)

Newly promoted Fulham have made an approach to sign Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 23, from Coventry City. (Football Insider)
 


08:44 · WED May 04, 2022


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United made a huge offer to Red Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi to try and hijack his move to Borussia Dortmund but were rebuffed as the player had set his heart on a move to Germany.
Crystal Palace could make a summer move to bring Aaron Wan-Bissaka back to Selhurst Park but his wages, which increased to £90,000-a-week at Old Trafford, are likely to be a big issue.
Lucas Torreira is closing on a permanent move to Fiorentina, a deal that would add around £13m to Mikel Arteta's summer spending.
Incoming Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has identified eight players he can build his team around ahead of starting work at Old Trafford this summer.
Gary Player's son Wayne has been handed a lifetime ban from The Masters after a golf ball marketing stunt during last year's ceremonial tee-off.
West Ham have told Juventus it will cost them £40m to capture Czech midfielder Tomas Soucek.

DAILY MAIL
Tottenham's players will share a bonus pot of £3.5m if they qualify for the Champions League this season, while head coach Antonio Conte will reportedly pocket £2m.
Premier League clubs have been handed a boost after Monaco's £60m price tag on Aurelien Tchouameni reportedly put Real Madrid off a move for the in-demand midfielder.
Suspended Crawley boss John Yems is being investigated by the FA over claims he racially abused his players with insults including "suicide bomber", "terrorist" and "Zulu warrior", and ran a segregated training ground where the club's black stars use a separate changing room.

THE SUN
Football fans are certain Kylian Mbappe will leave PSG this summer after leaked photos showed the Real Madrid target packing up his possessions at home.
Tottenham could make a third raid on Juventus this summer, with USA international midfielder Weston McKennie reported to be the player they are interested in.
Newcastle are in pole position to land AC Milan winger Rafael Leao this summer and are reportedly willing to quadruple his wages to secure a deal.
Chelsea could be kicked out of the Premier League next season if takeover talks fall through.
Ralf Rangnick has vowed Cristiano Ronaldo will be staying at Manchester United to put an end to exit rumours this summer.
Jadon Sancho is likely to miss the rest of the season after spending the night in hospital with tonsillitis but Harry Maguire may return before the end of the campaign.
Steve Cook's dad suffered a cardiac arrest prior to Nottingham Forest's clash with Bournemouth on Tuesday, the defender has revealed.
Argentina has begged former England international Steve Hodge to pull out of a £5m auction for Diego Maradona's "Hand of God" shirt - and sell it to them instead.
Sam Vokes insists Gareth Ainsworth has not been distracted by talk of a Championship move despite being on the shortlist for the Blackburn job to replace Tony Mowbray, who is set to leave at the end of his contract.
Anthony Joshua is sure he can lure Tyson Fury out of retirement for a mega-money showdown.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
The "rebel" Saudi golf series has moved on to targeting the world's leading amateur players and is offering huge sums of money to tempt them into joining up.
Frankfurt Police will place officers "on every corner" to try and deter any clashes with West Ham supporters when they arrive for the Europa League clash with Eintracht.
Ben Stokes will use a therapist to help him cope with the demands of the England captaincy and is adamant he can avoid another burnout.
Former Wales defender Keith Pontin died from dementia caused by him heading the ball repeatedly during his decades-long playing career, an inquest has found.

THE TIMES
The FA has paused its investigation into the incident in which Everton striker Richarlison threw a smoke canister back into the Goodison Park stands to allow Merseyside Police to conduct their own inquiries.
The International Skating Union (ISU) has proposed raising the minimum age for senior figure skating competitions to 17 from 15 before the 2026 Winter Olympics after the Russian Kamila Valieva, then 15, was cleared to continue competing at the Beijing Games despite testing positive for a banned heart medication.

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham could re-ignite their interest in Wolves winger Adama Traore this summer with Barcelona set to turn down the chance to turn his loan move into a permanent one for £25m.
Divock Origi's move to AC Milan is being delayed because of takeover talks at the Serie A club who are keen to sign the Liverpool forward on a free.


DAILY RECORD
Jota has already opened talks with Celtic over turning his loan move from Benfica into a permanent £6.5m deal, according to a report in Portugal.
Celtic youngster Brody Paterson hopes to secure a summer move by impressing for loan club Airdrie in their two playoff games against Montrose.
Hearts face a wait to see if their "B" team will be accepted alongside Rangers and Celtic in the Lowland League next season with a possible stumbling block of the league being left with an odd number of teams.




Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has no interest in signing for AC Milan or Newcastle this summer, despite the 28-year-old's growing frustration at a lack of opportunities at Chelsea. (Evening Standard)

Barcelona will listen to big-money offers for Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong. Manchester United have been linked with the 24-year-old with Erik ten Hag, who coached De Jong at Ajax, taking over as Old Trafford boss this summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Erik ten Hag, meanwhile, has identified eight players he can trust when he begins his Manchester United reign. The Dutchman, 52, hopes to sign a left-sided centre-back to help England's Harry Maguire, 29, recapture his best form and is weighing up whether England striker Marcus Rashford can resurrect his career at the club. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Southampton and England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 27, Feyenoord and Netherlands left-back Tyrell Malacia, 22, and West Ham's English winger Jarrod Bowen, 25 are also thought to be on a shortlist drawn up by Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Newcastle have been scouting Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, the 22-year-old Uruguay international linked to Manchester United and Liverpool, as they look to bolster their attack. Everton's England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 25, and Bayer Leverkusen's Czech Republic forward Patrick Schick, 26, are other options. (Mirror)

Newcastle are also reportedly rivalling AC Milan and Inter Milan for the signing of Sassuolo and Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, 23. (Televomero via Sport Witness)

Juventus' 28-year-old Argentine striker Paulo Dybala, linked with Manchester United, Newcastle and Arsenal, will instead join Inter Milan when his contract expires in the summer. (Gazzetta - in Italian)

Paris St-Germain are interested in Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, but the 22-year-old, who has been linked with Liverpool and Real Madrid, would prefer a move abroad. (Arancha Rodriguez on Twitter)

Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is keen on bolstering his squad with the summer signings of Southampton's England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 27, and Brighton's Spainleft-back Marc Cucurella, 23. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Aston Villa have been told by Barcelona they have until the end of May to decide whether they want to sign 29-year-old Brazil attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal this summer. (Sport)

Manchester United have failed in an attempt to hijack Red Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi's move to Borussia Dortmund, with the 20-year-old German set on a move to the Bundesliga side. (Patrick Berger)

Chelsea want to sign Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, 20, from RB Leipzig with Germany's Antonio Rudiger, 29, and 26-year-old Dane Andreas Christensen expected to join Real Madrid and Barcelona respectively. (Goal)

Arsenal are lining up a move for Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey, 19. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta is keen to bolster his defensive options and Scotland international Hickey has impressed for the Italian side since joining from Hearts in 2020. (football.london)

Inter Milan are prepared to sell Stefan de Vrij for £15m this summer, with Tottenham, Aston Villa and Newcastle among the clubs interested in the 30-year-old Netherlands centre-back. (Football Insider)

Newly-promoted Fulham could make a move to sign Liverpool's 24-year-old England defender Joe Gomez. (Football League World)

Fulham's 19-year-old Portugal Under-21 forward Fabio Carvalho has agreed to join Liverpool in the summer, says Cottagers director of football Tony Khan. (Mirror)

Arsenal will make one final attempt to tie English striker Eddie Nketiah down to a new contract with the 22-year-old, whose current deal expires at the end of June, attracting interest from clubs in England, France and Germany. (Mail)

Lazio are willing to lower their asking price for Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to around 80 million euro (£67.4m) with Manchester United and Paris St-Germain among the clubs interested in the 27-year-old. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Newcastle face competition from Paris St-Germain in the race to sign AC Milan's Portugal winger Rafael Leao, 22. (La Repubblica - in Italian)
 


07:48 · FRI May 06, 2022


The Sun


  • West Ham are planning a move for Chelsea striker Armando Broja this summer following his loan spell at Southampton.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Manchester United's scouting department have been working around the clock and around the globe in order to prepare for the arrival of new manager Erik ten Hag.
  • Victor Osimhen has reportedly disclosed that he'd be willing to join Arsenal over Manchester United and Newcastle this summer.
DAILY MAIL
  • Manchester United have reportedly 'accepted' that handing a three-year contract to Eric Bailly was a 'mistake', as the defender nears an exit from the club.
  • Sunderland's ownership group has been offered £42m to sell the club.
  • A World Cup legal dispute flared on Thursday with Chile challenging Ecuador's place at the finals tournament over an alleged ineligible player.

DAILY STAR
  • Eric Bailly and Phil Jones have reportedly told their team-mates they will be leaving Old Trafford in this summer's transfer window.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Manchester City's agonising Champions League exit to Real Madrid has strengthened Pep Guardiola's resolve to deliver the club the iconic trophy.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Rangers are hoping to thrash out a bumper new deal for teenage star Alex Lowry next week.


Kylian Mbappe is on the brink of signing a two-year contract extension with Paris St-Germain worth £42.5m a year, plus an £85m signing-on fee for the 23-year-old France forward. (Le Parisien - in French, subscription required)

However, Mbappe's mother says her son is continuing talks about his future with PSG "in great serenity". (Mirror)

Manager Pep Guardiola will sign a new deal with Manchester City to keep him at the Etihad until 2025 after telling the club he is more determined than ever to win the Champions League. (Star)

Manchester City are considering a move for Barcelona's Dutch midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 25, as they look to build their squad for next season. (Mail)

Everton are prepared to sell Jordan Pickford, 28, to fund a summer rebuild. Tottenham and Newcastle are monitoring the England goalkeeper's situation. (Talksport)

Tottenham officials watched two Villarreal players in their Champions League semi-final defeat on Tuesday, the Spain centre-back Pau Torres, and Dutch winger, Arnaut Danjuma, both 25. (90 Min)

Meanwhile, both Spurs and Leeds are interested in Wolves and Spain winger Adama Traore. The 26-year-old is currently on loan at Barcelona but the Spanish giants are not expected to sign him permanently. (Team Talk)

England midfielder James Ward-Prowse is believed to be courting interest from Premier League clubs but Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl insists the 27-year-old will be staying at Saints. (Southern Daily Echo)

Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 35, says he would have considered leaving Manchester United last summer if he had known the club were going to sign Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37. (ESPN Brazil - in Portuguese)

Napoli's 23-year-old Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen says he would prefer to join Arsenal over Manchester United or Newcastle. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Express)

Arsenal and Manchester United target Paolo Dybala has had an offer to join Borussia Dortmund when the 28-year-old Argentina forward's Juventus contract ends in the summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

RB Leipzig want Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku, 24, to stay for one more season on an improved contract, with the Bundesliga club prepared to accept the France forward leaving in 2023. (Bild - in German)

Manchester United's Ivory Coast centre-back Eric Bailly, 28, and English defender Phil Jones, 30, have both told teammates they will leave the club in the summer. (Manchester Evening News)

Marcus Alonso's six-year stint with Chelsea will end this summer with the 31-year-old Spanish left-back prioritising a move to Spain, where Barcelona are interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

Italy centre-back Giorgio Chiellini, 37, will head to the MLS when he leaves Juventus at the end of the season. (Goal)

RedBird Capital Partners, which owns a minority stake in Fenway Sports Group, owners of Liverpool, is considering a purchase of AC Milan. (Sky News)

Leeds are targeting 25-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt and Japan midfielder Daichi Kamada. (Football Insider)

Sporting Lisbon have triggered the buy option for Manchester City's on-loan Spanish right-back Pedro Porro, 22, who will complete a permanent deal with a buy-back clause for City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal right-back Hector Bellerin, 27, will complete a permanent move to Real Betis for a fee of between £5m-£10m, after a successful loan spell and Copa del Rey victory with the Seville club. (Charles Watts)

West Ham have made a second approach to Leeds and Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, despite Barcelona being firm favourites to sign him. (Sport - in Spanish)

Contract talks between Leeds and their sought after pair of Raphinha and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, are on hold until the Yorkshire club know their fate in their Premier League relegation battle. (90 Min)

Newcastle are ready to offer Atletico Madrid 25m euros (£21m) to acquire Brazil left-back Renan Lodi ahead of Juventus who are also tracking the 24-year-old. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian)
 

Saturday 7 May 2022 08:35, UK


DAILY MAIL

Manchester City are interested in signing Paul Pogba on a free transfer in what could become one of the most explosive deals in British transfer history.
Ruben Neves would prefer to stay in the Premier League if he leaves Wolves this summer with the club ready to demand about £70m for their midfielder.
Nottingham Forest have written to the EFL to demand reforms to the Championship, including the introduction of VAR.
The ball boy at the centre of the David Moyes red card controversy has said he did not understand why the West Ham manager was angered by him.
Southampton's viral sensation Tyler Dibling is under consideration for a place in Ralph Hasenhuttl's matchday squad before the end of the seaso
Everton are considering selling goalkeeper Jordan Pickford even if they stay up, as they seek to fund Frank Lampard's rebuild at the club.
Leicester City fear losing three of their star players this summer with bids for Youri Tielemans likely to be entertained as his contract enters its final year, while Harvey Barnes and James Maddison are also attracting plenty of interest.
Kalvin Phillips could cash in if Leeds United sell him this summer with a clause in his contract entitling him to a percentage of any fee the club receives above his release clause of about £25m.


THE TIMES
The Premier League is set to approve the proposed £4.5bn takeover of Chelsea by a consortium led by the LA Dodgers co-owner Todd Boehly, with all parties increasingly confident the UK Government will also issue a licence for the sale.
The FA has admitted the security failures that led to hordes of ticketless fans getting into Wembley for the Euro 2020 final has led it to identify weak spots in its anti-terrorist plan.
West Bromwich Albion's chiefs have agreed in principle to commission and pay for an independent investigation into a £3.7m club loan to previous owner Jeremy Peace's holding company in 2014, the group Shareholders 4 Albion has told its members.
Final talks will take place this weekend aimed at killing off the plan for two Champions League places to be awarded based on a club's Uefa ranking if they fail to qualify via domestic competitions.
More than 100,000 Rangers fans are expected to descend on Seville as the team prepares for their first European final in 14 years, sparking an unprecedented scramble for tickets and accommodation.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Erik ten Hag wants Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Manchester United
Graham Potter is emerging as Tottenham Hotspur's top target if Antonio Conte leaves the club at the end of the season - but Spurs will have to pay over £10m to take him from Brighton.


DAILY EXPRESS
The agent of Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez, Alejandro Camano, has played down the idea of a summer move to the Premier League for his client ahead of next season.
Kylian Mbappe will announce his final decision over whether to leave Paris Saint-Germain ahead of next season by the end of June, according to reports.
Christian Eriksen reportedly has 'fears' about making a sensational return to Tottenham this summer and could extend his stay at Brentford.
Manchester United will have to move quickly if they are to secure the signing of Feyenoord full-back Tyrell Malacia this summer with the Dutchman now in talks to join Lyon, according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR
Paris Saint-Germain have posted record losses of £192.4m for the 2020-21 campaign - prior to completing the high-profile summer transfer of Lionel Messi from Barcelona.
The Mayor of Liverpool has invited Jurgen Klopp's team to hold a victory parade in the city on Sunday, May 29 - the day after the Champions League final in Paris.

THE SUN
Gareth Bale has been told he must make the first move if Cardiff are to sign him this summer.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly rejected an offer from a Premier League club after his Manchester United sacking.
David Beckham wants to snap up James Rodriguez for Inter Miami.
Chelsea have been left frustrated the sanctions placed on the club have restricted their transfer pursuit of Erling Haaland.
Prices for AirBnB accommodation in Seville have rocketed to up to £4,000 per night after it was confirmed massive travelling support from Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt would arrive in the city for the Europa League final.
Karren Brady claims West Ham were robbed of Europa League glory in Frankfurt and slammed the VAR decision which saw Aaron Cresswell sent off.

DAILY STAR
Prison chiefs have blocked audacious efforts from a broadcaster to allow shamed tennis star Boris Becker to continue his work as a pundit from behind bars from a makeshift studio at HMP Wandsworth.

DAILY RECORD
Ryan Kent is reportedly generating lots of interest after the winger's sparkling performance helped Rangers reach the Europa League final.
Israel winger Manor Solomon has urged Celtic star Liel Abada to look at moving to a "bigger league".

SCOTTISH SUN
West Ham fans have offered to transfer their pre-booked flights and hotels to Rangers supporters for the Europa League final.
Rangers could hit a financial jackpot of up to £60m in the Europa League final.
Derek McInnes has emerged as the front-runner to become Hibernian's next manager.


Barcelona want to make a move for Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 27, and could offer a swap deal involving 24-year-old Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Brighton manager Graham Potter is favourite to replace Antonio Conte at Tottenham. Brighton would want £10m compensation from Spurs should Conte leave at the end of the season. (Telegraph)

Conte has warned Spurs they will need to spend big in the summer or risk needing a "miracle" to catch other teams. (Evening Standard)

Incoming Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag wants Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at the club. The 37-year-old has one year left on his contract at Old Trafford. (Telegraph)

Manchester United are also interested in Reims' 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike. (Mail)

Chelsea are considering a move for Torino's Brazilian defender Gleison Bremer, 25. (Football London)

Former Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is ready to return to management and has received approaches, including from other Premier League clubs. (VG - in Norwegian)

Christian Eriksen is considering remaining at Brentford next season. The Denmark midfielder, 30, had been linked with a return to Tottenham and a move to Leicester. (Telegraph)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, will announce his final decision over whether he will leave Paris St-Germain in June. (Le Parisien - in French)

Chelsea are frustrated they were unable to sign Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Haaland, 21. The club have been limited in the transfer marker because of sanctions against owner Roman Abramovich following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. (ESPN)

Fulham manager Marco Silva says Portuguese forward Fabio Carvalho will not be at the newly promoted club next season. Liverpool have agreed a deal worth £7m for the 19-year-old. (Liverpool Echo)

Arsenal are interested in Juventus' Brazilian midfielder Arthur Melo, 25. (Ekrem Konur)

West Ham are considering a move for 26-year-old Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill. (90Min)

The Hammers are also plotting a bid for Chelsea striker Armando Broja after the 20-year-old's impressive loan spell at Southampton. (Sun)

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers is determined to refresh his squad in a move that could see several first-team players leave the club. (Mail)

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel says Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku remains an important part of his plans for next season, despite the 28-year-old being linked with a return to Inter Milan. (Mirror)

Barcelona have reached a breakthrough in their talks with 17-year-old Spain midfielder and Liverpool target Gavi. (Teamtalk)

Wolves midfielder Ruben Neves would prefer to stay in the Premier League if he leaves Molineux at the end of the season. The Portuguese, 25, has two years left on his contract. (Mail)

David Beckham wants to bring Al-Rayyan and Colombia midfielder James Rodriguez, 30, to his Inter Miami side. (Sun)
 
Sunday's Newspapers:
SUNDAY MIRROR

Cristiano Ronaldo has held regular private meetings with Sir Alex Ferguson to talk over his future at Manchester United.
Barcelona are leading the race to sign Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso, who could be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge as he enters the final year of his contract.
Two thunderous goals from Aurelien Tchouameni for Monaco on Friday evening could have done his hopes of a big-money transfer some good, with reports that scouts from Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid were all in attendance.
Is RB Leipzig striker Christopher Nkunku the most in-form player in the Bundesliga?
Manchester United and Liverpool have joined forces to charter a jumbo jet to fly their squads out to Thailand for a pre-season friendly match on July 12, which is expected to be Erik ten Hag's first game in charge of the Old Trafford club.


THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Arsenal are closing on a £40m deal to sign Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans but could face late competition from Real Madrid.
Leicester City and Chelsea are fighting it out for £40m rated Torino centre-back Gleison Bremer.
West Ham are leading the race to sign Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz in a £15m deal.
Manchester United youngster Tahith Chong's girlfriend Rianna Taylor has revealed she feared for her life when their home was burgled by a masked gang who held them at knifepoint.
Boris Becker has been complaining to friends about the standard of food and level of noise at HMP Wandsworth as he begins his two-and-a-half year prison sentence.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Almost 2,500 footballers have asked the PFA for professional help with their mental health since 2018.
The Premier League's investigation into Manchester City's finances, which has now been going on for three years, could be coming to a conclusion.
Manchester United players face significant wage cuts next season with defeat at Brighton leaving their Champions League qualification hopes in tatters.



SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
The Government will intensify talks with Todd Boehly and Chelsea this week with tensions remaining in Whitehall over Roman Abramovich's claims that he will not profit at all from the Premier League club's sale.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Pep Guardiola has detailed how close he came to quitting Manchester City when they were initially banned for two years from European competition back in 2020 - a ban which was eventually overturned on appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

SUNDAY TIMES
Joe Root is set to return to his role as England's No 4 this summer while Sam Curran will not be available to face New Zealand because of complications in his recovery from a stress fracture.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is set to join Juventus this summer and will get a £10m signing-on fee from the Serie A club.

SUNDAY MAIL
Kenny Miller believes a Europa League win for Rangers could tempt Connor Goldson into staying at Ibrox beyond this summer.
Celtic forward Jon Afolabi hopes his performances while on loan with Airdrie will convince the club to extend his contract by another year.



Arsenal are closing in on a £40m deal for Leicester's Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans but Real Madrid are ready to move for the 25-year-old if the Gunners fail to qualify for the Champions League. (Sun on Sunday)

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, has discussed his Manchester United future with former boss Sir Alex Ferguson in a series of private meetings. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham Hotspur are set to sign West Brom and England keeper Sam Johnstone after Manchester United decided not to go ahead with a move. (Sunday Mirror)

Tottenham have been given encouragement that Villarreal and Spain centre-back Pau Torres, 25, could be available for £10m below his release clause of £55m. (Football Insider)

Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba has held talks with Juventus over a summer move back to Turin. (Football Transfers)

Departing Manchester United and Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic, 33, could join Juventus this summer. (Daily Star Sunday)

Brentford manager Thomas Frank is keen to have the long-term future of Danish striker Christian Eriksen, 30, decided before the end of the season. (Mail on Sunday)

West Ham are the new leaders in the race to sign Blackburn and Chile striker Ben Brereton Diaz, 23. (Sun on Sunday)

Interim manager Ralf Rangnick expects the Manchester United squad to be bolstered with the arrival of "six or eight new players" in the summer transfer window alongside the arrival of new boss Erik ten Hag. (Sunday Mirror)

Leicester will battle Chelsea for the signature of Torino's £40m-rated Brazilian centre-back Gleison Bremer, 25. (Sun on Sunday)

Ajax and Argentina defender Nicolas Tagliafico, 29, is still set to leave the Dutch club in the summer, despite his contract running for another year. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 26, says that he is fully concentrated on finishing the Premier League season with his boyhood club amid transfer links to the likes of Aston Villa and Manchester United this summer. (Manchester Evening News)

French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, 25, says he does not see himself leaving Newcastle this summer. (Goal)

Paris St-Germain's Argentine midfielder Leandro Paredes says he "dreams" of playing for Real Madrid. (TyC Sports on Twitter)

Liverpool will look to give English defender Joe Gomez a new contract this summer despite ongoing speculation about the 24-year-old's future at the club. (Liverpool Echo)
 
07:21 · MON May 09, 2022


DAILY MAIL


  • QPR coach John Eustace has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Roy Hodgson at Watford.
  • French Football Federation President Noel Le Graet has let slip that Zinedine Zidane could soon be taking the reins at PSG.
  • West Ham have put Chelsea striker Armando Broja (on-loan at Southampton) high on their list of targets as they seek to strengthen following a disappointing end to the season.

DAILY MIRROR
  • Pep Guardiola watched Manchester City strengthen their grip on the Premier League title before a sensational attack on Liverpool claiming that 'everyone supports the Reds' as the two sides continue to fight it out for the title.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
  • Mike Ashley is set to make another offer to save Derby County, after American businessman Chris Kirchner admitted talks have reached "an impasse".

DAILY RECORD
  • Gio van Bronckhorst insists Kemar Roofe is in with a shout to face Eintracht Frankfurt as he vowed to push the boat out to make sure the striker is on the plane for the Europa League final.



Manchester City's big-money deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Norway striker Erling Haaland, 21, could be announced next week. (Sun)

Barcelona want to sign 27-year-old Manchester City's Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva. (Mundo Deportivo)

Liverpool are ahead of Real Madrid and Chelsea in the race to sign Monaco's 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Marca via Metro)

Arsenal could be thwarted in their bid to sign 24-year-old Argentina forward Lautaro Martinez with Inter Milan not looking to sell him. (Gazetta Dello Sport)

Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are looking to sign RB Leipzig's France midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 24, this summer. (Football.London)

Bayern Munich are preparing an opening bid about £15m to begin talks with RB Leipzig for 24-year-old Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

Manchester United are also interested in Laimer, who has worked previously with interim manager Ralf Rangnick. (Mirror)

Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham hopes Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, will remain at Old Trafford next season. (Talksport)

Ronaldo has told his team-mates he will stay at Manchester United if incoming manager Erik ten Hag wants him. (Sun)

Atletico Madrid are keen on Manchester United's 24-year-old English full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka. (Todo Fichajes - in Spanish)

Aston Villa have held fresh talks over signing Marseille's 22-year-old French midfielder Boubacar Kamara. (Mail)

Bournemouth want Manchester United's England keeper Dean Henderson, 25, next season. (Sun)

Former Netherlands midfielder Fred Rutten turned down an offer to become one of Erik ten Hag's assistants at Manchester United and is set to return to PSV Eindhoven. (Guardian)

Tottenham are facing a challenge from Bundesliga and Serie A sides for Hellas Verona's 27-year-old Czech Republic midfielder Antonin Barak. (Inside Futbal)

Leicester City are resigned to losing a host of key players during the summer with clubs circling for 25-year-old Begium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 25-year-old England midfielder James Maddison and 24-year-old England winger Harvey Barnes. (Mail)

Liverpool are hoping to beat Leeds United to the £4m signing of Aberdeen's 19-year-old Scotland defender Calvin Ramsay. (Goal)

Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas could become Morocco coach, which may pave the way for Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech's return to the Morocco fold. (Le360 via Sun)
 
07:40 · TUE May 10, 2022



DAILY TELEGRAPH


  • Arsenal are ready to explore a move for Raheem Sterling should he become available this summer when his Manchester City contract enters its final year.
  • Marina Granovskaia and Bruce Buck will hold more talks with Todd Boehly over their Chelsea futures, with the American expected to reassure head coach Thomas Tuchel he will receive the support and backing of the club's incoming new owners.
  • UEFA will finally water down controversial proposals for Champions League legacy spots on Tuesday after club powerbrokers neared agreement on a last-minute compromise plan.
  • Birmingham City are on the verge of a £32m takeover, but the future of manager Lee Bowyer is in doubt.

DAILY MAIL
  • Aston Villa have opened talks regarding a cut-price deal for attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
  • Barcelona are reportedly set to put nine players up for sale, including Frenkie de Jong this summer as boss Xavi looks to rebuild his squad after a disappointing season.
  • Crystal Palace are set to fend off Bayern Munich and PSV Eindhoven to retain one of their brightest academy prospects, David Obou.
  • Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain fears for his Liverpool future after going two months without playing and not hearing from the club about a new contract.
  • Oleksandr Zinchenko has shared heart-warming pictures after inviting a 10-year-old Ukrainian refugee to train with him at Manchester City.
  • West Ham are ready to take advantage of Eddie Nketiah's contract stand-off with Arsenal and will move for him if there is no resolution.
  • John Yems touted himself for managerial jobs at other clubs within hours of being sacked by Crawley Town last week amid allegations he racially abused players and encouraged black members of the squad to use a separate changing room.
  • The Premier League are initiating a mouthguard study to determine how many times a player should be allowed to head the ball in training.
  • Carlos Tevez will lead a star-studded cast in wishing Mark Noble a happy retirement as the West Ham captain prepares to hang up his boots.
  • Bruce Buck is set to remain in his position as Chelsea's chairman despite the club's sale, while director Marina Granovskaia is also expected to remain at Chelsea under the new owners.

THE SUN
  • Liverpool and Manchester City could clash in an unprecedented Premier League play-off decider - just three days before the Champions League final.
  • Manchester City are set to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland this week after the German side allowed him to take care of "personal matters" on Monday.
  • Paul Pogba has rejected a shocking summer switch to Manchester City according to reports.
  • Manchester United have reportedly shortlisted Villarreal defender Pau Torres as a potential summer target.
  • Arsenal are reportedly closing in on the signing of Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus in what promises to be a busy summer at the Emirates.
  • Chelsea have been dealt a huge blow in their quest for Christopher Nkunku as RB Leipzig have no intention of parting ways with the player this summer.
  • Chelsea are battling dressing-room turmoil just as new American owners close in on a £4.25bn takeover - as angry Thomas Tuchel hauled in his underperforming stars for extra training and a dressing down.
  • Manchester United have told agents to find the best free transfers this summer - as they do not have a bottomless pit of cash.
  • Crystal Palace are set to agree a new deal with Michael Olise to ramp his price up above £50m.
  • Chelsea's Jake Clarke-Salter is wanted by top clubs across Europe including Leeds and PSV Eindhoven on a free transfer.
  • Arsenal are reportedly one of three clubs looking to prise Youri Tielemans away from Leicester in the summer.
  • Manchester United's pursuit of Red Bull Salzburg hotshot Karim Adeyemi is as good as over.
  • Ruthless Eddie Howe will wield the axe in a summer cull at Newcastle - with ten stars facing the chop.
DAILY MIRROR
  • Paul Pogba has five remaining transfer options after the outgoing Man Utd midfielder 'rejected' Man City's offer.
  • Newcastle expressed an interest in Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
  • Newcastle United are heading into their first summer transfer window since they became the richest club in the world - but they are reportedly still set to scour the loan market for new recruits.
  • Liverpool defender Andy Robertson has increased security at his Cheshire home after a "significant security breach" last year.
  • Football must create a care fund to support hundreds of ex-pros with dementia and brain injuries, the players' union has warned.
  • Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard is finalising his plans for a summer shake-up at Villa Park.
THE GUARDIAN
  • Northampton Town plan to lodge a formal complaint with the EFL because they believe Scunthorpe United's team selection at Bristol Rovers compromised the integrity of the final day in League Two.
DAILY EXPRESS
  • Erik ten Hag is set to orchestrate a mass reshape at Manchester United, starting with the signing of Everton's Richarlison.
  • Arsenal will reportedly have to pay up to £34m if they are to land Napoli's Fabian Ruiz this summer.
DAILY STAR
  • Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has been spotted entering a restaurant in Madrid as speculation over his future continues to grow.
DAILY RECORD
  • Ticketless Rangers fans could watch their team's bid to win the Europa League from the stadium where Celtic's shot at glory fell at the final hurdle in 2003.
  • Hibs will begin interviews for their vacant manager's post this week - but Derek McInnes has not made Ron Gordon's shortlist, with interest in Oxford United boss Karl Robinson from Easter Road.
  • Aberdeen defender Luke Turner is attracting interest from Premier League promotion hopefuls Nottingham Forest.
  • Scotland keeper David Marshall is on the brink of joining Hibs, according to a report.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Rangers director Alastair Johnston claims their run to Seville is proof they deserve a voice in future European Super League talks.
  • Benfica are planning a stunning six-figure summer swoop for St Mirren starlet Dylan Reid.
THE TIMES
  • Global rugby executives have been urged to embrace plans for the sport's biggest revolution since the dawn of professionalism - including a world grand final every two years.




Bayern Munich are planning a summer move for Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane with the German giants having already made contact with the player's agent. (Sky Germany via Metro)

However, Liverpool have had no contact from the German club. The 30-year-old is out of contract in 2023. (Mirror)

Arsenal are ready to explore a move for England forward Raheem Sterling if Manchester City agree to sell the 27-year-old this summer, when he will have one year left on his contract. (Telegraph - subscription required)

The Gunners have opened talks with 29-year-old Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny, whose present deal with them expires in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 28, fears for his Anfield future, as he has not being approached about a new deal and has not played for the club since 20 March. The English midfielder is under contract until next summer. (Mail)

France midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract with Manchester United runs out in the summer, has told Manchester City he does not intend to join them as the 29-year-old is believed to favour an offer from another club. (Athletic, via Mirror)

West Ham are the favourites to sign Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, 22. The Gunners are keen to keep the Englishman at the club. (Mail)

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is expected to be told that he will receive the backing of the club's incoming owners. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe will listen to offers for up to 10 players in the summer including captain Jamaal Lascelles, with the English defender, 28, falling down the pecking order at the club. (Sun)

Aston Villa have made an initial £12m bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho on a permanent deal. The 29-year-old Brazilian has been on loan at the Premier League club since January. (Mail)

Chelsea defender Jake Clarke-Salter, 24, is wanted by Leeds United and PSV Eindhoven after impressing on loan at Championship side Coventry City. The former England Under-21 international is nearing the end of his present deal at Stamford Bridge. (Sun)

Barcelona boss Xavi says their financial position ruled them out of a move for 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Haaland, who is set to join Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund. (ESPN)

Manchester United have asked their agents to find them the best free transfers this summer. (Sun)

Red Bull Salzburg and Germany striker Karim Adeyemi, 20, is close to a move to Borussia Dortmund after Manchester United failed in a move, his agent says. (Metro)

Sunderland are plotting a move to sign Jobe Bellingham - the younger brother of Borussia Dortmund and England midfielder Jude - from Birmingham. The 16-year-old England youth international became the Blues second-youngest debutant in January, with the record held by his sibling. (Mail)

Championship side Birmingham City are close to being bought by a British businessman, while the position of the club's manager, Lee Bowyer, is under threat. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Middlesbrough are prepared to let English keepers Joe Lumley, 27, and Luke Daniels, 34, leave during the summer, with both players having a year left on their contracts with the club. (Football Insider)
 
07:30 · WED May 11, 2022



DAILY MAIL


  • Erik ten Hag has reportedly ordered Manchester United's flops to report back for pre-season training two weeks earlier than originally planned.
  • Liverpool are reportedly 'unlikely' to be able to agree new deals with all three of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino.
  • Manchester United are reportedly plotting to hijack Chelsea's plan to buy Stuttgart's Borno Sosa, who has been compared to David Beckham.
  • Electronic Arts announced on Tuesday it was officially ending its near three-decade-long video-gaming partnership with FIFA after it demanded $1billion for the rights.
  • Youri Tielemans is keen to join a Champions League club if he leaves Leicester with Arsenal watching the midfielder closely ahead of a possible summer move.
  • West Ham owner David Sullivan is funding a proposed £35m takeover of Birmingham City that could see him regain control at St Andrew's if the club's prospective buyer Laurence Bassini fails to repay the loan.
  • Ralph Hasenhuttl retains the backing of the Southampton hierarchy despite some supporters turning on the club's manager.
  • West Ham have received a boost in their bid to sign Alphonse Areola with Paris Saint-Germain willing to contribute to his salary should he move to the London Stadium permanently.

THE SUN
  • Manchester United will scour the free transfer market this summer to aid Erik ten Hag's rebuild, meaning stars such as Paulo Dybala at Juventus and Ousmane Dembele at Barcelona could be targeted.
  • Manchester United could swoop for RB Leipzig's Nordi Mukiele in their hunt to replace Aaron Wan-Bissaka, according to reports.
  • Barcelona are interested in a move for Liverpool star Sadio Mane as the forward eyes a move to La Liga, according to reports in Spain.
  • Real Madrid have inserted a £340m buyout clause in Antonio Rudiger's contract.
  • Teddy Sheringham fears Antonio Conte could ditch Tottenham if they lose the north London Derby and miss out on the Champions League.
  • Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany reportedly played a key role in helping the club seal the £51m transfer of Erling Haaland.
  • Athletic Bilbao could target under-fire PSG manager Mauricio Pochettino, who is set to be sacked this summer, according to reports.
  • Lionel Messi has become an ambassador for Saudi Arabia tourism.
  • Arsenal have been dealt a hammer blow in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.
  • Manchester United are reportedly closing in on naming Mitchell van der Gaag as part of Erik ten Hag's coaching staff.
  • Inessa Kaagman has left Brighton for a return to the Dutch top tier, signing a two-year deal with PSV Eindhoven.

DAILY STAR
  • Ralf Rangnick has missed out on a £1m bonus after failing to lead Manchester United to a top-four finish.
THE TIMES
  • The government has told Roman Abramovich that the planned charitable foundation to distribute the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea cannot be named after him, or be controlled by the Russian-born oligarch or anyone linked to him.
  • Bruce Buck is set to remain as the chairman of Chelsea as part of a new management structure being proposed by the Todd Boehly-led consortium.
EVENING STANDARD
  • Yaya Toure will sit down with Tottenham to discuss a possible full-time coaching position at the north London club before the end of the month after beginning work at the club's academy in December.

THE MIRROR
  • Arsenal are pulling out all of the stops to keep Eddie Nketiah but face a massive battle as six Premier League clubs - including Crystal Palace and West Ham - want to sign him.
  • Manchester United have told their employees chief strategy officer Hemen Tseayo is stepping down from his position.
  • Arsenal have reportedly stepped up their attempts to sign Scotland star Aaron Hickey as a replacement for Nuno Tavares.
  • Benfica striker Darwin Nunez has set his sights on a summer move to the Premier League.
  • Former Argentine footballer Maxi Lopez wants to sign free agent Diego Costa if he gets control at Birmingham.
THE GUARDIAN
  • West Ham's search for a new striker has led to David Moyes identifying Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins as a key target this summer.

DAILY RECORD
  • Hibs have settled on a shortlist of names to replace Shaun Maloney with former Sunderland boss Lee Johnson in the mix.
  • Jonah Ayunga will join St Mirren this summer from Morecambe.
  • Kyle Lafferty is weighing up a new contract at Kilmarnock while Chris Burke has been offered a full-time coaching deal as Derek McInnes begins his squad reshape for the Premiership.
  • Kyle McClelland will be allowed to leave Rangers this summer if a satisfactory deal arises.
SCOTTISH SUN
  • Newcastle United are the latest side to be linked with Celtic loan star Cameron Carter-Vickers.



Newcastle United have made contact with Philippe Coutinho in a bid to thwart Aston Villa's attempts to sign the 29-year-old Brazil attacking midfielder on a permanent deal from Barcelona. (Goal)

West Ham are lining up a summer move for Aston Villa and England striker Ollie Watkins, 26, with the Midlands club likely to demand a £50m fee. (Guardian)

Barcelona are targeting Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who has been linked with Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old Senegal international is reportedly interested in a move to the Nou Camp to improve his chances of winning the Ballon d'Or. (Mundo Deportivo, via Mail)

But former Liverpool striker Jamie Carragher has joked that Mane will have him "to deal with" if he moves away. (Sky Sports)

Arsenal have put a former player of theirs, Bayern Munich and Germany winger Serge Gnabry, 26, on a shortlist of targets this summer. (Ekrem Konour)

Barca are also ready to offer Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta £11m a year in wages, but are hampered by financial fair play rules so cannot offer any significant transfer fee for the 32-year-old Spain defender. (Goal)

Tottenham and Spain left-back Sergio Reguilon, 25, is also a Barcelona target. (Mirror)

Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing RB Leipzig and France attacker Christopher Nkunku, 24. (Sky Sports Germany)

Real Madrid have added a £340m buyout clause to Antonio Rudiger's contract after the 29-year-old Germany defender signed a four-year deal with the Spanish giants worth £315,000 a week, on a free transfer from Chelsea. (Mail)

Leicester City expect Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans to leave the club this summer and the Foxes are prepared to listen to offers of £40m for the 25-year-old, whose contract runs out in summer 2023. (90 Min)

Arsenal are one of the clubs being linked with Tielemans but their hopes of signing him are set to depend on whether they can finish in the Premier League top four and secure a Champions League berth. (Standard)

Manchester United and Newcastle United are interested in signing Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen but Napoli want at least 100m euros (£85.5m) for the 23-year-old. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)

Lazio president Claudio Lotito says he turned down a 140m euro (£120m) offer 27-year-old Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, a target for Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (Rai Sport, via Talksport)

Manchester United are ready to meet the £38m asking price for Sporting Lisbon's Portuguese defender Goncalo Inacio, 20. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Sevilla could sign Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe, 26, in the summer, with the Ivory Coast international valued at around £25m. (Super Desporte, via Mirror)

AC Milan are interested in Arsenal and France defender William Saliba, 21, who is on loan at Marseille. (Mirror)

Despite reports that the Gunners have begun talks with 29-year-old Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny, counter reports claim he has agreed a deal in principle with Galatasaray. (Fanatik - in Turkish)

France midfielder Paul Pogba will have to take a pay cut if he rejoins Italian club Juventus when his contract at Manchester United runs out in the summer. Paris St-Germain have offered the 29-year-old more, while Real Madrid are monitoring the player's situation. (Alfredo Pedulla, via Football Italia)

Leeds United and Brazil winger Raphinha, 25, has given Barcelona his word that he will agree a move to the Nou Camp if Jesse Marsch's side are relegated. (Todo Fichajes)

Tottenham look likely to beat Manchester United to the signature of West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 29. The England international, who started his career at Old Trafford, would be back-up to Hugo Lloris at Spurs. (Standard)

Spurs are also considering offering former Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure, 38, a coaching role when he completes his Uefa badges. (Standard)

Manchester United are getting close to agreeing a contract with Ajax assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag to join Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford (Fabrizio Romano)
 
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