Press Gossip - 2023

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Thursday's Newspapers: 10th June 2021 daily telegraph Everton are considering a shock move for former Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. Gareth Southgate is considering playing Luke Shaw at centre-back against Croatia this weekend in a move that could see England start their European Championships campaign with four full-backs in the team. England have been preparing for their next major tournament penalty shootout for the past three years with assistant manager Steve Holland keeping a league table of the country's takers. England fans will stop booing players for taking the knee once they understand it is "about equality" and "not a political gesture", the head of the Football Association proclaimed on Wednesday. Inter Milan are under pressure to agree a deal to sell right-back Achraf Hakimi, who is among Chelsea's targets, by the end of the month to ease their financial crisis. daily mirror Arsenal have joined Liverpool, Manchester United and Tottenham in the race to sign Brighton's £50m-rated defender Ben White. Frank Lampard is back in the frame for the Crystal Palace job. Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke will reject any new offer from Spotify tycoon Daniel Ek. Rio Ferdinand is fully expecting Manchester United and Manchester City's stars to be tapping up their clubs' prime transfer targets while away on England duty. the times Jiri Chytry, the Czech Republic's assistant manager, hopes there will be no "bad blood" between them and Scotland when they line up at Hampden Park on Monday. the sun David De Gea expects to stay at Manchester United next season and be Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's No 1. Rio Ferdinand confidently predicted Cristiano Ronaldo will not return to Manchester United this summer. Chelsea can sell 13 squad players and still raise £210m in transfer funds to land Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Inter Milan full-back Achraf Hakimi. Galatasaray have joined the race for Newcastle's Jacob Murphy. Bournemouth's failure to bounce back into the Premier League may end up costing them the chance to nab Scott Parker as manager. A car gifted to a Manchester City kit man by Sergio Aguero is on sale for £23,000 on eBay just days later. UEFA has suspended its disciplinary investigation into Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus following a Swiss court warning. daily mail Tottenham have prioritised the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach striker Marcus Thuram with negotiations at an advanced stage, according to reports. Norwich City are in talks with Southampton to re-sign Angus Gunn - son of club legend Bryan. Leeds are interested in Fulham midfielder Harrison Reed ahead of next season. Liverpool's defensive duo Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez have stepped up their recovery from knee injury and filmed themselves working out in Portugal on Wednesday. Crystal Palace want their managerial vacancy filled as a matter of urgency and Steve Cooper and Sean Dyche are among the other managers the club have an interest in. Spain's squad will be vaccinated by the army ahead of their Euro 2020 opener with Sweden after Sergio Busquets and Diego Llorente tested positive for Covid-19. daily express An unnamed club is attempting to hijack Southampton's move for Brest full-back Romain Perraud. daily star Emiliano Martinez has insisted that he is doing a lot better after help from doctors after he suffered from a loss of consciousness during Argentina's World Cup qualifier against Colombia on Wednesday. West Ham are set to step up their pursuit of Jesse Lingard following his Euro 2020 heartbreak with England. the guardian The International Olympic Committee has offered to source as many doctors and nurses as needed from around the globe to ensure the Tokyo Olympics is safe - and to help Japan fight a fourth wave of Covid infections. daily record Rangers deputy chairman John Bennett wants Scotland's top clubs to compete in the Carabao Cup. Ange Postecoglou waved an emotional goodbye to the Yokohama F. Marinos fans as he prepares to embark on his new journey at Celtic. scottish sun Celtic hope to appoint Ange Postecoglou within 48 hours - after he waved goodbye to Japan with a defeat. New Dundee United boss Tam Courts has confirmed his interest in Charlie Mulgrew. Former Rangers youngster Nathan Young-Coombes has penned a deal with EPL new boys Brentford. Chelsea want to sign Inter Milan and Morocco right-back Achraf Hakimi. The 22-year-old has been subject of a bid from Paris St-Germain. (Times, subscription required) If Chelsea sign Hakimi they could then listen to offers for English winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 20, or Tino Livramento, with Aston Villa interested in the English right-back, 18. (Guardian) Paris St-Germain are monitoring the situation of France forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, who has a year left on his contract Barcelona. (Marca) Barcelona are weighing up a move for Manchester City and England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, who is seen as an ideal replacement for Dembele if he does not renew his contract. (Sport) If talks to sign Borussia Dortmund's England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, break down, Manchester United could turn their attention to Hudson-Odoi, Dembele or re-signing Juventus' Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36. (Mail) Former Liverpool and Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is a serious contender for the vacant Everton job. (Mail) Inter Miami's managing owner Jorge Mas confirms that he and co-owner David Beckham have had talks with Argentine forward Lionel Messi, 33, about joining the team as part of his playmaker's 10-year contract negotiation with Barcelona. (Miami Herald) Brazil forward Neymar, 29, made it a condition when he signed his new contract with PSG that they would not sell France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, this summer. (AS - in Spanish) Tottenham are in talks with Borussia Monchengladbach's French winger Marcus Thuram - son of World Cup winner Lillian - ahead of a possible summer move. (RMC Sport - in French) Incoming sporting director Fabio Paratici will tell Harry Winks that Tottenham will listen to offers for the English midfielder, 25, this summer. (Football Insider) Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 30, expects to stay at Manchester United beyond the summer. (Sun) Arsenal have joined Liverpool, Tottenham and Manchester United in wanting to sign Brighton and England defender Ben White, 23. (Mirror) Roma are closing to completing the signing of Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 28, from Arsenal. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) RB Leipzig's Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer, 27, who has previously been linked with a move to Tottenham, wants to leave the Bundesliga club and could leave for around £15m in the summer. (Athletic, subscription required) Burnley have agreed a new contract with manager Sean Dyche, 49, who set to be backed in the summer transfer window. (90min) Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is back in the frame for the Crystal Palace job after talks with ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo collapsed. (Mirror) West Ham have stepped up efforts to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal from Manchester United after the 28-year-old England midfielder missed out on selection for the European Championship. (Sun) Porto are the front runners to sign Liverpool's Serbian midfielder Marko Grujic after he spent last season on loan at the club. The Portuguese side, however, face competition from Germany and Italy for the 25-year-old signature. (Athletic, subscription required) Leicester City are up against Wolfsburg and Lyon in attempt to sign Bournemouth's 24-year-old Dutch winger Arnaut Danjuma. (Voetbalzone - in Dutch) Southampton are close to finalising a deal for Brest's 23-year-old French left-back Romain Perraud - who has previously been linked with Leeds - but an unnamed club may yet hijack the move. (Express) Belgium and former Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 33, is set to extend his stay at Chinese Super League club Shandong Taishan. (La Derniere Heure, via Calciomercato - in Italian) Spanish midfielder Javi Martinez, 32, is willing to listen to all types of offers as he prepares to leave Bayern Munich. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Leeds United are keen on signing Fulham's 26-year-old English midfielder Harrison Reed in the summer. (Mail) Spanish midfielder Pablo Hernandez, 36, could join Spanish second division side FC Cartagena after leaving Leeds. (Marca - in Spanish) Newcastle's English winger Jacob Murphy, 26, is wanted by Galatasaray. (Sun) Southampton's English goalkeeper Angus Gunn, 25, is close to joining Norwich. (Athletic, subscription required) Roma boss Jose Mourinho has made Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti, 27, his top transfer target. (Goal - in Italian) Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, 35, hopes he can recommence contract talks with Real Madrid and is open to a one-year contract extension after previously holding out for a longer deal. (AS) Deportivo Alaves are keen to renew the loan stay of Manchester United's 19-year-old Uruguay winger Facundo Pellistri. (Noticias de Alava - in Spanish)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 11th June 2021 the sun Manchester United expect to announce the £91m transfer of Jadon Sancho after the Euros. Harry Maguire is targeting England's final group stage game at Euro 2020 to recover from injury. Everton are reportedly considering activating a clause to bring Nikola Vlasic back - two years after selling him. Arsenal have been given a boost in their pursuit of Marcel Sabitzer, with reports suggesting he could be the next player to leave RB Leipzig. Declan Rice is on course to follow in the footsteps of Bobby Moore, says Slaven Bilic. Burnley are making a stunning new £12m bid for Stoke City centre-back Nathan Collins. Norwich are being linked with Armenia right-winger Norberto Briasco after losing star man Emiliano Buendia to Aston Villa. daily mail Manchester United have had an opening offer of £67m rejected by Borussia Dortmund for winger Jadon Sancho. England's players will share bonuses worth up to £12m if they win the European Championship, but will not receive any of the money until autumn. Every Euro 2020 match at Wembley will be given an exemption from lockdown rules with senior figures in Government and sport close to agreeing up to 45,000 fans in the knock-out stages, even if Prime Minister Boris Johnson delays Freedom Day. Everton have added former Lyon boss Rudi Garcia to their new manager shortlist, according to reports. Tottenham are among the clubs interested in handing Sheffield United 'keeper Aaron Ramsdale a Premier League reprieve. Play-off hero Emiliano Marcondes is attracting interest from clubs in England, France and Germany after the midfielder left Brentford at the end of his contract. daily express Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly weighing up moves for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice. Manchester United are prepared to bid for Kingsley Coman if Borussia Dortmund play hardball over Jadon Sancho. Tyrone Mings feels England need to be better versed in the "dark arts" if they are to go deep into the tournament this summer. Arsenal are reportedly considering making a move for Belgian youngster Albert Sambi Lokonga after Granit Xhaka moved a step closer to the exit. daily star Harry Maguire is facing up to the prospect of missing all three of England's group games at the Euros. Massimiliano Allegri has asked Juventus chiefs to buy him a new centre-forward this summer - and Harry Kane is reportedly on their shortlist. Chelsea chief Marina Granovskaia has promised Olivier Giroud a move away from the club this summer - despite handing him a new one-year contract last week. Lionel Messi has reportedly held 'serious talks' with David Beckham over a move to Inter Miami. daily telegraph The Portuguese coach Paulo Fonseca is hopeful of wrapping up a deal to become the next manager of Tottenham Hotspur this week. David Moyes was on the brink of signing a new three-year contract at West Ham United on Thursday night, ending any prospect of him returning to Everton. Wembley is on the brink of being almost half full for the knock-out stages of the European Championship - regardless of the Prime Minister's lockdown update next week. The Duke of Cambridge is believed to have been thanked by the head of European football for his help breaking up the Super League rebellion during a special meeting ahead of the European Championship. the times Overseas players and managers at Premier League clubs who take part in breakaway competitions such as a European Super League will have their work permits revoked under new rules. scottish sun Galatasaray are preparing a £1m-plus bid for Hibs defender Ryan Porteous. Gavin Rae saw Ange Postecoglou transform Australia's footballing fortunes first-hand - now he expects him to do the same for Celtic. Hamilton have won the race to land Kieran MacDonald. Manchester United expect to announce the signing of Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho after Euro 2020 and have already agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old. (Sun) United are prepared to bid for Bayern Munich's French winger Kingsley Coman, 24, if Dortmund play hardball over a move for Sancho. (Sport1, via Express) Juventus are interested in signing Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, but a major stumbling block will be the price tag Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has set for the 27-year-old, who has indicated he wants to leave the club. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Manchester United have begun talks with representatives of 28-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba about a new contract. (Sky Sports) Pogba, talking before France's European Championship campaign, has refused to rule out a move to Paris St-Germain as speculation about his future continues. (Mirror) Germany midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, 30, is keen to wait and see if Barcelona are genuinely interested in him before making a decision on his Manchester City future. (Sun) West Ham manager David Moyes is on the verge of signing a new three-year contract with the club, ending the prospect of a return to Everton. (Telegraph, subscription required) Italian champions Inter Milan have offered 35-year-old English midfielder Ashley Young a new one-year contract, putting plans of a potential return to boyhood club Watford in serious doubt. (Sun) AC Milan have agreed a two-year deal with France and Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud, 34. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Tottenham Hotspur are among the clubs interested in giving Sheffield United's English goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale a chance to stay in the top flight. Wolves are also interested in the 23-year-old. (Mail) Real Betis' Chilean boss Manuel Pellegrini is the latest name linked with the Everton job after Carlo Ancelotti's departure for Real Madrid. Former Manchester City and West Ham manager Pellegrini is being considered, along with ex-Liverpool and Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez and former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo. (Mail) Everton have also made contact with former Lyon boss Rudi Garcia about the vacancy at Goodison Park. (L'Equipe - in French) Liverpool are preparing to make a move for Lazio's Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, with Reds boss Jurgen Klopp identifying the 26-year-old as his top target to replace Netherlands international Georginio Wijnaldum after his move to Paris St-Germain. (Il Messaggero, via Team Talk) Everton and Tottenham are both looking to make a move for 23-year-old Uruguay winger Diego Rossi, who is expected to cost about £10m from US Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC. (Telegraph, subscription required) Arsenal have been linked with Anderlecht midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, with the 21-year-old Belgian also attracting interest from Monaco, Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen. (Sudinfo - in French) Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are also keen on RB Leipzig's 22-year-old US right-back Tyler Adams. (Athletic, subscription required) Marseille are preparing to make a move for Barcelona's 28-year-old Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Fenerbahce are interested in signing Liverpool's 25-year-old left-back Kostas Tsimikas, with the Reds open to letting the Greece international leave on loan. (Fotomac, via Sport Witness) Fulham's former England Under-19 defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 23, who is wanted by Arsenal and Newcastle, will be able to leave Craven Cottage for £10m this summer because of a release clause in his contract. (Mail) Barca have already "taken steps" to try to sign Italy midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini from Roma, but face competition from Liverpool and Atalanta for the 24-year-old's signature. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) West Bromwich Albion have made contact with former Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes about the managerial vacancy at The Hawthorns after the collapse of talks with David Wagner. (Football Insider) Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are poised to battle it out for the signature of Napoli's 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Fabian Ruiz, who has rejected two contract extension offers from the Italian club. (AS - in Spanish)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 12th June 2021 daily mirror Raheem Sterling is set to start England's Euro 2020 opener against Croatia as Gareth Southgate keeps faith with the Manchester City forward. Gareth Southgate's team will be allowed two water breaks with temperatures expected to soar above 30 degrees on Sunday. UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin has warned Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus they will still face punishment for continuing to form part of a proposed European Super League despite the organisation's disciplinary proceedings coming to a temporary halt. the guardian Everton will hold further talks with Nuno Espirito Santo this weekend that could conclude with the former Wolves manager being appointed. The Germany midfielder Florian Neuhaus is a potential summer transfer target for Liverpool as they consider replacements for Georginio Wijnaldum. daily mail Arsenal are interested in a summer move for Ben White and have held initial talks but Brighton have put a £50m price tag on the defender. Gareth Southgate will not face the England chop even if his side flop at Euro 2020 this summer. Roberto Mancini played down talk about Italy becoming contenders for the European Championships after beating Turkey 3-0 by saying there's a 'long way to go' to Wembley. Football Association diversity chief Paul Elliott has delivered an impassioned plea for supporters attending Sunday's crunch clash against Croatia not to boo players taking a knee. Kylian Mbappe has cast doubt over his long-term future at Paris Saint-Germain after admitting he does not know if the club is the best place for him. Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to undergo a medical with Paris Saint-Germain, paving the way for him to join the French giants as a free agent. the sun Borussia Dortmund have reportedly rejected Manchester United's proposed Ballon d'Or clause in any deal for Jadon Sancho. Arsenal are holding talks with Kieran Tierney over a contract extension Fulham have rejected a £16m bid from Dynamo Moscow for striker Aleksandar Mitrovic. daily express Anthony Martial has been offered to Real Madrid as his agent looks to move him on from Manchester United. Arsenal have reportedly contacted Manchester United to ask about the future of Donny van de Beek. Jadon Sancho has revealed his proposed £80m move to Manchester United has been the talk of the England players in the build-up to Euro 2020. Arsenal are one of four clubs keeping tabs on Sassuolo's Manuel Locatelli, with Edu looking to engineer the capture a new central midfielder ahead of next season, according to reports. New Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti has asked the club to pursue a move for Chelsea forward Timo Werner this summer, according to reports. scottish sun Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou could turn to trusted Aussie 'keeper Mathew Ryan as his first signing. Nathan Patterson has vowed he has learned his lesson after last season's Covid-19 row. daily star West Ham star Tomas Soucek claims comments he made about Ondrej Kudela's ban for racially abusing Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara were "misunderstood" and "didn't come across how he meant them". the times The temporary rule change to allow football clubs to make five substitutions instead of three - used in most competitions globally but not the Premier League - could become permanent. Wimbledon officials are in talks about securing similar status to Euro 2020 matches to allow 50 per cent capacity at the All England Club for the tennis championships even if the government delays the easing of restrictions. Liverpool are in talks with Borussia Monchengladbach to sign Germany midfielder Florian Neuhaus, 24. (Sport1 - in German) Former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca has agreed in principle a two-year deal to take charge at Tottenham. (Telegraph) Arsenal are preparing a move for Brighton and England centre-back Ben White, 23. (Athletic) The Gunners are also keeping an eye on 23-year-old Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli after his impressive campaign with Sassuolo. (Sky Sport Italia, via Metro) England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, will become the second highest earner at Manchester United, behind goalkeeper David de Gea, if he completes a move from Borussia Dortmund this summer. (Mail) Sevilla have offered Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos, 35, a five-year deal. Ramos is out of contract at Real Madrid this summer. (esRadio - in Spanish) Chelsea are interested in Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, 26, but Manchester United and Juventus remain the favourites to sign the Spain international. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 32, is open to leaving Bayern Munich. (AS - in Spanish) Everton are considering re-signing Croatia striker Nikola Vlasic, 23, from CSKA Moscow - two years after they sold him. (Star) Tottenham and Ivory Coast right-back Serge Aurier, 28, has agreed personal terms with Paris St-Germain. (Football Insider) England full-back Danny Rose, 30, is close to joining Watford after leaving Tottenham. (Watford Observer) Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22, is close to completing a free transfer to Paris St-Germain. He will leave AC Milan this summer when his contract expires. (Calciomercato - in Italian) England midfielder Jude Bellingham will have his Borussia Dortmund contract automatically renewed by two years to 2025 when he turns 18 later this month. (Bild - in German) Arsenal have opened talks with Scotland defender Kieran Tierney, 24, over a contract extension. (Football.London) Arsenal will firm up their interest in Brighton and Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 24, this summer. (90min) Burnley have made a £12m bid for Stoke and the Republic of Ireland's 20-year-old defender Nathan Collins. (Sun) Fulham have turned down a £16m bid from Dynamo Moscow for Serbia striker Aleksandar Mitrovic, 26. (Sun) Besiktas want to sign Sevilla and Netherlands striker Luuk de Jong, 30. (AS - in Spanish) Barcelona made contact with Germany boss Joachim Low earlier this year before confirming Ronald Koeman would remain their manager. (Bild via Marca - in Spanish)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 13th June 2021 sunday mirror Florian Neuhaus has emerged as a potential target for Liverpool as they look to replace recently departed Georginio Wijnaldum. Bournemouth have made another ambitious move for Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira in their search for a new manager. David de Gea is reportedly "in the dark" about his Manchester United future, with crunch talks planned with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Barcelona have dropped a massive hint they will sign Netherlands international forward Memphis Depay as a free agent this summer. Prince William praised referee Anthony Taylor for his role in the aftermath of Christian Eriksen collapsing on the pitch during Denmark's clash against Finland on Saturday. Matthijs de Ligt reckons the Netherlands are reaping the rewards of Memphis Depay's miserable Manchester United experience. daily star sunday Everton are closing in on a deal to land Nuno Espirito Santo as their next manager and owner Farhad Moshiri believes the club can finalise an agreement this weekend. Romelu Lukaku had a touching tribute to Christian Eriksen after scoring against Russia at Euro 2020. Juan Mata will have to take a significant pay cut to stay at Manchester United. mail on sunday Manchester United will continue talks with Borussia Dortmund over the weekend as they attempt to reach a compromise and strike a deal for Jadon Sancho. Christian Eriksen has spoken to his Denmark team-mates from hospital following his shock collapse during his country's Euro 2020 match with Finland. Manchester City's interest in signing Sporting Lisbon defender Nuno Mendes has been shelved until after the Euros. Arsenal are reportedly set to strengthen their interest in Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma. Arsenal are reportedly tracking Anderlecht star Albert Sambi Lokonga as the Gunners look to bolster their midfield ahead of a pivotal 2021-22 campaign. England's players will not receive any match fees from the Football Association during Euro 2020 - a decision that could cost charities £250,000. Free agent Matty James is being chased by a trio of clubs, with Bristol City, Swansea City and Cardiff all interested. Oleksandr Zinchenko admits Manchester City's Champions League final defeat was one of the toughest days of his career but believes playing at the Euros will help him move on. the sun on sunday Jesse Lingard has held a candid meeting with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and told him: My heart still belongs to Manchester. Crystal Palace will make a £15m bid for Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher as they close in on a new boss. Ashley Barnes has been hit with a £13,000 fine and a ban for drink-driving. Aaron Ramsey has revealed his time at Juventus has been 'very difficult and frustrating' as his club future was plunged into more doubt. Manchester United target Kingsley Coman reportedly wants to quit Bayern Munich this summer. the observer The Denmark coach, Kasper Hjulmand, paid tribute to his players after they completed their Euro 2020 group match against Finland despite witnessing Christian Eriksen being given CPR on the pitch shortly before half-time. scottish sun Callum McGregor hopes to impress new Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou at the Euros. Arsenal have opened talks aimed with persuading Kieran Tierney to sign a contract extension with the Gunners. sunday mail Greg Stewart posted a heartfelt Rangers farewell on social media after leaving his boyhood heroes. Leicester City have joined the race for one of Europe's top young strikers - RB Salzburg frontman Patson Daka - as they continue their quest to land Odsonne Edouard. Everton and Leeds United are both in the frame to sign Real Madrid left-back Marcelo, with the 33-year-old Brazilian not in the plans of new Real manager Carlo Ancelotti. (Sunday Mirror) Bournemouth have made another attempt to sign Arsenal great Patrick Vieira as their new manager, having previously interviewed the French 44-year-old in February. (Sunday Mirror) Leicester City have joined Liverpool, Chelsea and Tottenham in the race for RB Salzburg's 22-year-old Zambia striker Patson Daka. (Sunday Express) Tottenham are competing with Fiorentina for Stuttgart's 23-year-old Argentine forward Nico Gonzalez, with the Serie A side already bidding about £21.5m. (Sky Italia - in Italian) Newly appointed Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou is keen to sign Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who he previously managed when in charge of the Australian national team. Arsenal, where Ryan spent time on loan last season, remain interested in the 29-year-old. (Sky Sports) Manchester United are working on a new deal for 21-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho including "more success bonuses" after Borussia Dortmund rejected an initial bid last week. The Bundesliga club want a transfer fee of £77.5m and add-ons that could take the overall deal to £86m. (Sunday Times, subscription required) Arsenal have made contact with Manchester United about a move for 24-year-old Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek. (90min) Atletico Madrid have put a £30million price tag on Kieran Trippier in a bid to put off Manchester United with United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen for the 30-year-old England right-back to provide competition for Aaron Wan Bissaka. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has put French striker Anthony Martial, 25, up for sale because of his poor attitude, with Real Madrid linked to the forward. (Transfer Window Podcast, via Sunday Express) While Trippier is keen on a return to the Premier League, Atletico boss Diego Simeone has no intention of letting the defender leave the Spanish capital for at least another year. (Daily Star Sunday) Belgium striker Romeu Lukaku has downplayed any potential move back to Chelsea this summer, insisting he is happy at Inter Milan. (HLN, via Mail on Sunday) Burnley are attempting lure 35-year-old English defender Ashley Young back to the Premier League with the offer of a one-year deal and option of a further 12 months. Young, who has previously been linked with a return to Watford, has already been offered a new one-year deal by Italian champions Inter Milan. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester City have shelved plans to try sign 18-year-old left-back Nuno Mendes from Sporting Lisbon until after the European Championship, leaving Real Madrid to make a move for the Portugal international. (Sunday Mirror) Barcelona will tell 24-year-old France winger Ousmane Dembele to either sign a new contract or leave the club. (ESPN) Wolves' newly appointed head coach Bruno Lage has been told that Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, and 25-year-old Spanish forward Adama Traore have been put up for sale in attempt to reinvest in the squad. (90min) Barcelona are poised to offer 18-year-old Spanish midfielder Ilaix Moriba a long-term deal, having previously been linked with a potential move following interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United. (Marca) Everton are interested in signing 31-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Neto from Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Leeds United have held preliminary talks with Club Bruges about signing 21-year-old Dutch forward Noa Lang. (Football Insider) France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, has cast fresh doubt over his long-term future at Paris St-Germain, after admitting he does not know if the club is the best place for him. (France Football, via Mail on Sunday) France winger Kingsley Coman, 24, has asked that he be given a wage that matches prolific Bayern Munich team-mate Robert Lewandowski as he looks to renew his contract with the Bundesliga club. (Marca) Coman is not satisfied with the salary that he has been offered by Bayern and wants to leave. (Sky Germany - in German) Leeds United are attempting to hijack Norwich City's deal for Southampton goalkeeper Angus Gunn after a fee for the 25-year-old had been agreed. (Football Insider) Rivals Bristol City, Cardiff City and Swansea City are all interested in free midfield agent Matty James, 29, who will be leaving Leicester City this summer after nine years at the club. (Mail) Barcelona are optimistic that they will have a deal for 27-year-old Dutch forward Memphis Depay, who is out of contract with Lyon, completed in the coming week. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Barca are also poised to make a move for 23-year-old Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez after the ended talks of a new deal with Inter Milan. (Sport - in Spanish) Lazio's long-serving 34-year-old Romania defender Stefan Radu could follow manager Simone Inzaghi to Inter Milan, who have chosen not to renew Serbia defender Aleksandar Kolarov's deal at the San Siro. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 14th June 2021 the sun England's stars all had cardiac screening tests prior to the Euros to reduce the risk of the horror collapse which felled Christian Eriksen. David de Gea is sweating over his Spain place at Euro 2020 after Luis Enrique refused to name the Man Utd ace as his No 1. James Rodriguez has played down rumours he is set to quit Everton after admitting that he doesn't think he'll return to Real Madrid. David Brooks hopes to use the Euros to remind everyone he still has Premier League quality. Leicester City are considering a shock move for Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho, according to reports. Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri is reportedly interested in a reunion with Chelsea's Kepa Arrizabalaga. daily mail Alexis Sanchez is set to miss Chile's group stages at the Copa America after picking up a foot injury in training ahead of the competition. Arsenal supporters were left furious at the club's season ticket price freeze which sees their number of games reduced to 21 from 26 due to their failure to qualify for European football next year. The PFA has contacted ex-Ipswich midfielder Alan Judge to see if he wants to take action over his acrimonious departure from Portman Road. Daley Blind said he considered not playing in the Netherlands' Euro 2020 opener after seeing his former Ajax team-mate and friend Christian Eriksen collapse after suffering a cardiac arrest while playing for Denmark on Saturday. Swansea have had an approach for Millwall's England under-17 prospect Abdul Abdulmalik rejected, while Arsenal and Rangers have also watched the exciting forward. daily star Jadon Sancho was excluded from the Euro 2020 matchday squad for England's opener against Croatia due to a UEFA ruling. daily record Steve Clarke led his players back into Glasgow on Sunday for a date with destiny 23 years in the making - and warned them not to lose focus amid the hysteria at Hampden. Ipswich Town are considering a £350,000 move for Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist. Celtic's Vakoun Bayo looks set to return to Parkhead with Toulouse unlikely to exercise their purchase option on the striker. scottish sun Aberdeen are set to move for Brighton kid Teddy Jenks on a one-year loan deal. Dundee United could be set to make a move to land Liam Kelly ahead of Premiership rivals Motherwell. daily express Former Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder has urged Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana to snub a move to Arsenal this summer and wait for Real Madrid or Barcelona to come calling. Chelsea have reportedly shown their interest in signing Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan, but it will take more than £51.5m to sign him. daily mirror Kylian Mbappe has admitted that the very public disagreement between him and Olivier Giroud has affected his Euro 2020 build-up. daily telegraph UEFA has come under attack from Denmark's head coach for giving players the "wrong" options which led them to resume their match against Finland after Christian Eriksen's collapse. Leicester City are plotting a move for Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho, and while the Foxes are yet to make a firm approach for the 29-year-old, there is talk of a potential £17m bid or possible loan switch for the Brazilian. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Tottenham are set to appoint former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca as their new manager on a three-year deal. (Guardian) Real Madrid are set to offer Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, 35, a new contract as they fear French defender Raphael Varane, 28, plans to leave the club. (AS - in Spanish) Leeds United are interested in signing Lyon left-back Maxwel Cornet, but have baulked at the £20m asking price for the 24-year-old Ivory Coast international. (Sun) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has asked club bosses to make a move for Chelsea's 25-year-old German striker Timo Werner. (Fichajes, via Express) Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 33, will have to take a pay cut of £70,000 a week if he wants to remain at Manchester United beyond the end of his contact this month. (Star) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is open to selling 29-year-old German goalkeeper Bernd Leno this summer if a first-choice replacement can be found. (Mirror) Chelsea have made an improved offer for Inter Milan's 22-year-old Morocco defender Achraf Hakimi, including £43m cash plus 26-year-old Italy international Emerson Palmieri as a makeweight in the deal. (Corriere dello Sport, via Express) Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has said he will do "whatever is right for the club" regarding summer transfers, which includes England striker Harry Kane's desire to leave Spurs in the summer. (Goal) Liverpool lead the race to sign Juventus' Argentine defender Cristian Romero, who has previously been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United after impressing on loan at Atalanta. (Calciomercato - via Team Talk) Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 30, is said to be "in the dark" about his Manchester United future ahead of crucial talks with Red Devils boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about his future at Old Trafford. (Mirror) Southampton and West Ham are the latest Premier League clubs to be linked with Boavista forward Alberth Elis, with Brighton and Watford previously showing interest in the 25-year-old Honduras international. (A Bola - in Portuguese) Borussia Dortmund will trigger a clause in Jude Bellingham's contract when he turns 18 later in June, which will extend the England midfielder's deal with the Bundesliga club until 2025. (Bild, via Sun) Arsenal are keen to sign French midfielder Nabil Fekir from Real Betis, but offers from the Gunners are well short of what the La Liga club want for the 27-year-old. (AS - in Spanish) Crystal Palace are poised to table a £15 million offer for Chelsea's 21-year-old English midfielder Conor Gallagher, who is keen to remain at Stamford Bridge after impressing while on loan at West Brom last season. (Sun) West Ham, Southampton and AC Milan are in contention to sign 24-year-old Dominican defender Junior Firpo from Barcelona, with the Catalan club inclined to sell to a Premier League side rather than take Milan up on a loan deal with an option to buy. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, has told Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer that he wants to remain with the Red Devils after a successful loan spell at West Ham last season. (Sun) Juventus and World Cup-winning Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 43, is poised to rejoin Serie B side Parma, 20 years after he left the club. (Sky Italia - in Italian) Tottenham's 31-year-old French midfielder Moussa Sissoko is on the radar of Serie A side Napoli. (Sky Italia - via Team Talk) Norwich City boss Daniel Farke wants to sign Bournemouth midfielder Philip Billing, with the 25-year-old Dane expected to leave the Cherries after their failure to clinch Premier League promotion. (Mirror) Midfielder Bernardo Silva is looking to leave Manchester City, and both Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are keen to sign the 26-year-old Portuguese international. (Duncan Castles on Twitter) Leeds United have been linked with Rangers' 28-year-old Croatian left-back Borna Barisic. (Football Insider) Juventus' Romania defender Radu Dragusin remains a transfer target for Crystal Palace, who have already made an offer for the 19-year-old. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 15th June 2021 daily telegraph Raheem Sterling will hold talks over his Manchester City future after the European Championship and is not interested in the prospect of being used as a bargaining tool. Gareth Southgate has given his England players the green light to use the long ball during the European Championships, despite an on-pitch argument over it between Jordan Pickford and John Stones during the victory over Croatia. daily express Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is keen on a move for Brighton and Hove Albion playmaker Pascal Gross, according to reports. Tottenham have joined Liverpool in the race to sign Roma playmaker Lorenzo Pellegrini this summer, according to reports. the sun Manchester United have escaped any punishment for their clash with Liverpool being called off because fans stormed Old Trafford. Raheem Sterling's thrilled mum celebrated his England goal by calling their old neighbours to say he had achieved his dream. daily mail UEFA have reminded their television directors to cut away from potentially serious injuries after Christian Eriksen's cardiac arrest, amid disputed claims that the Danes were told they may have to forfeit the match. Lazio manager Maurizio Sarri is reportedly looking to sign Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga on a one-year loan. Leicester are close to making Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare their first summer signing with a deal even possible this week. Everton have held talks with Sporting Lisbon over a deal for midfielder Matheus Nunes. Italy stars could be asked to take basic first-aid courses during Euro 2020 after Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch at the weekend. England's players were left frustrated at being denied water breaks during Sunday's 1-0 win over Croatia, a game played in stifling conditions that left many of them gasping for breath. Football league clubs are calling for an independent regulator, a ban on B teams in national competitions, protection for the Carabao Cup a and tougher test for potential owners to prevent clubs from going out of business and protect the game. daily mirror Aaron Ramsey has performed a U-turn on his future as he claims he is looking for a club where he can "feel good again." The Football Federation of Macedonia (FFM) has called on UEFA to investigate the actions of Austria striker Marko Arnautovic and what he said to North Macedonia star Ezgjan Alioski. the guardian An investigation into possible corruption during the Olympic boxing competition at Rio 2016 is to be led by Professor Richard McLaren, the man who uncovered the full extent of Russian state-sponsored doping. Mo Farah has been given a last-ditch chance to reach the Tokyo Olympics in a hastily arranged invitational 10,000m race at the British Athletics' Championships in Manchester on 25 June. daily star Manchester United could try luring Tottenham into letting Harry Kane go by offering a player-plus-cash that would rid Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of Anthony Martial. Manchester United's executive co-chairman Joel Glazer has insisted the club's board has "heard" Gary Neville 's criticism and his "good ideas" won't be ignored. Jadon Sancho believes he is finally set to sign for Manchester United this summer after patiently waiting for more than a year. Simon Kjaer is being considered for the captain's armband at AC Milan after helping to save Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen. daily record Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass will have to play the waiting game in his bid to land US striker Christian Ramirez. Kilmarnock are closing in on a deal for Jason Naismith as the summer rebuild in Ayrshire gathers pace. scottish sun New boss Ange Postecoglou is on course to join up with Celtic next week. Celtic are close to making Sunderland striker Charlie Wyke their first signing under new boss Ange Postecoglou, according to reports. Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, has once again refused to rule out a move away from Juventus before his contract ends next year. He has been linked with his former club Manchester United, with the Italian side hoping to cash in on the veteran player. (Express) England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, will hold talks with Manchester City after Euro 2020 to discuss his future at the club. (Telegraph) England winger Jadon Sancho expects to become a Manchester United player, despite Borussia Dortmund rejecting a £67m bid for the 21-year-old. The Bundesliga side are holding out for £77m with add-ons. (Manchester Evening News) Chelsea are now favourites to sign England and Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish this summer as they look to beat both Manchester clubs to the 25-year-old's signature. (Fichajes via Mirror) Manchester United are among several clubs interested in Paris St-Germain and Costa Rica goalkeeper Keylor Navas, 34. (Marca) Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka's transfer from Arsenal to Jose Mourinho's Roma is not expected to be finalised any time soon because the two clubs have reached a 'stalemate' in negotiations for the 28-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport via Express) Juventus and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey looks set for a Premier League return. The 30-year-old has been linked with Crystal Palace, West Ham United and Everton, as well as former club Arsenal. (Calciomercato - in Italian Liverpool are interested in Brighton's German midfielder Pascal Gross, 30. (Tuttomercato - in Italian) Newcastle United have added Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips to their list of targets, but may have to compete with Burnley for the 24-year-old English centre-back who is unlikely to play regularly when the likes of Virgil van Djik, Joe Gomez and Joel Matip return from injury. (Mail) Arsenal's Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 24, has been tipped as a potential Manchester City player by Neil Lennon, his former boss at Celtic. (Times - subscription needed) Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane is set to leave the Spanish giants, with both Manchester United and Paris St-Germain interested. The 28-year-old's preference is the Ligue 1 side, who would need to pay around 60m euros (£51.5m) for the France defender. (El Confidencial, via Caught Offside) Leicester City's acquisition of French midfielder Boubakary Soumare could finally be completed this week. Wolves and Everton are also admirers of the 22-year-old, who plays for Ligue 1 champions Lille. (Mail) Burnley defender James Tarkowski is hoping to secure a move to West Ham this summer. The 28-year-old England centre-back featured 36 times last season for Burnley. (Football Insider) Everton are interested in Sporting Lisbon midfielder Matheus Nunes, 22. An initial fee of £15m is being considered for the Brazilian, with bonuses that will take the fee up to £17m. (Record, via Daily Star)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 16th June 2021 daily mirror Everton have held further talks with Rafa Benitez about their vacant manager's position. Bernardo Silva is eyeing a way out of Manchester City this summer amid frustrations of a lack of playing time. Xherdan Shaqiri claims he will make a decision on his Liverpool future after Euro 2020. Paul Pogba may have breached UEFA's Covid rules for going into the crowd to hand his shirt to a fan after France's 1-0 win over Germany, and could now face a punishment. the sun Marko Arnautovic could be booted out of Euro 2020 after UEFA launched a formal probe into accusations of racism. Aaron Ramsdale was back in Bournemouth when he received his dream Euros call. Sheffield United forward Lys Mousset was fined £5,000 and banned for six months after crashing his Lamborghini into parked cars. Rio Ferdinand believes Christian Eriksen is unlikely to play football again after his cardiac arrest. Yaya Toure has shocked fans by announcing he has joined Russian Premier League club Akhmat Grozny as assistant manager. daily telegraph Scott Parker is set to leave Fulham later this week, with Bournemouth lining up a move to appoint him as their new manager. Golf's Open Championship and rugby league's Challenge Cup final were on Tuesday night close to being named the next pilot events for the return of crowds to sport. the guardian South African teams will be able to take part in the European Champions Cup as early as next year following the launch of the United Rugby Championship in place of the Pro14. Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics must eat alone, be tested daily, and refrain from talking in confined spaces such as elevators under tough and joyless new Covid rules announced by organisers on Tuesday. the times Anfield and Wembley are among a number of grounds which have been asked to trial seats with safety rails, in response to concerns about the safety of fans standing during matches. daily mail Manchester City have no desire to negotiate swap deals with Barcelona for squad players this summer despite interest in Bernardo Silva, Aymeric Laporte and Joao Cancelo. Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish admits it's 'no secret' Wilfried Zaha wants to leave this summer, but has reiterated the club is under no pressure to sell unless the right offer comes in. daily record Former Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko is in line for a dramatic return to Parkhead. Neil Doncaster can't wait to attend Ibrox for the unfurling of the league flag next month - one year on from Rangers trying to have him suspended. England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, expects to stay at Manchester City next season despite being linked with a move away from the Premier League champions. (Manchester Evening News) Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva would like to leave the club this summer but manager Pep Guardiola is reluctant to let the 26-year-old Portugal international go. (Athletic - subscription required) Manchester United have offered 36-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo £17m a year to return to the club from Juventus in a deal that could see France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, move the other way. However, Ronaldo's preferred option is a switch to Paris St-Germain. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mail) Juventus are looking to hold talks with midfielder Aaron Ramsey's representatives as they try to offload the 30-year-old Wales international, although there has been no contact with former club Arsenal. (Goal) Everton have held further talks with ex-Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez over the club's vacant managerial position despite positive talks with former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo. (Mirror) Wolves' Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio, 33, has agreed a move to Roma. (Football Insider) Barcelona have held talks with France forward Ousmane Dembele's representatives about extending the 24-year-old's contract with them but no progress was made after the first meeting. (Marca) Arsenal are monitoring Ajax keeper Andre Onana but have yet to make an offer as rival interest grows in the 25-year-old Cameroon international - who is currently serving a nine-month ban for a doping violation. (Goal) Anderlecht have rejected a bid of about £13.5m from Arsenal for 21-year-old Belgium midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga and want closer to £18m. (Mail) Aston Villa are keen on re-signing Inter Milan defender Ashley Young, 35. (Athletic) Red Bull Salzburg and Zambia striker Patson Daka, 22, is "very keen" to join Liverpool this summer. (Football Insider) Atletico Madrid expect to beat Liverpool to the signing of Udinese and Argentina midfielder Rodrigo de Paul, 27. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter) Brighton are keen to extend English striker Danny Welbeck's spell at the club and are in talks about extending the 30-year-old's contract. (Brighton Argus) France winger Kingsley Coman, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United, is unlikely to leave Bayern Munich as he will be part of new manager Julian Nagelsmann's plans and the German club would want £60m for the 25-year-old. (Goal) Sevilla sporting director Monchi has played down speculation linking Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos with a return to the club and says he thinks the 35-year-old "is in talks about staying with Real Madrid". (Sky Italia, via Marca) Fulham manager Scott Parker is set to leave the club this week and is fellow Championship side Bournemouth's number one target to take over as their new manager. (Telegraph) Fulham have drawn up a list of potential replacements for Parker which includes Swansea City boss Steve Cooper, Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael and former Cottagers assistant coach Javier Pereira. (90 Min) Norwich City and Southampton are the leading contenders to sign 24-year-old Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, who has one year left on his Ewood Park contract. (Mail)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 17th June 2021 daily mail Arsenal have made James Maddison one of their main transfer targets as they pursue a creative midfielder to replace Martin Odegaard. Arsenal are among the clubs chasing Porto's Jesus Corona this summer. Tottenham are targeting a summer move for Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey but the Seagulls want £50m. Rafa Benitez has held further talks with Everton and he is now expecting to receive an offer to become their new manager. The Metropolitan Police have launched a major security operation ahead of England's European Championship clash with Scotland on Friday amid fears of a mass invasion by the Tartan Army. England's Jordan Pickford has vowed to improve the quality of his kicking but will not be deterred from sending the ball long against Scotland on Friday. Cristiano Ronaldo's Coca Cola snub saw the soft drink giants take a £2.4billion hit on the stock exchange, but UEFA won't be taking action against the Portugal superstar. Italy suffered a potentially huge blow with an injury to captain Giorgio Chiellini forcing the talismanic captain off against Switzerland. A suspected car bomb has been found attached to a local official's vehicle in Rome, sparking an alert ahead of Italy's Euro 2020 game in the city. Austria manager Franco Foda has leapt to the defence of Marko Arnautovic, insisting he was provoked into the furious reaction against North Macedonia that earned him a one-game UEFA ban. The Premier League contributed £7.6billion to the UK economy and supported 94,000 jobs during a single season, despite the impact of coronavirus. Real Madrid are considering trying to exploit Arsenal's interest in Martin Odegaard by asking for attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe in exchange. Ball boys and girls are on their way back, while snoop squads are to stay as the Premier League gears up for its new season. daily telegraph Aston Villa have seen a £25m bid for Emile Smith Rowe rejected by Arsenal and are close to signing former England international Ashley Young. Footballers are to be offered an alternative to taking a knee under plans to end the toxic stand-off between players and fans over the gesture. The Government has been warned that any further delay to the easing of lockdown restrictions could leave the full restart of the grass-roots rugby game next season on a knife-edge. Wimbledon is about to launch a massive online sale, probably involving somewhere between 200,000 and 250,000 tickets, with the first batch going live on the tournament's own website at 1pm on Thursday. the sun England footie stars have been twisting their melons to sink Scotland tomorrow - by working out with fruit-patterned under*water balls. Christian Eriksen will pull on his Denmark shirt on Thursday to cheer them on against Belgium from his hospital bed. Cristiano Ronaldo's mum revealed her son will play for another three years - as his club future remains up in the air. Crystal Palace are planning talks with coach Lucien Favre - the Swiss Roy Hodgson. Barcelona star Memphis Depay has confirmed he wants to play for Ronald Koeman at Barcelona. Tyson Fury has cast major doubt over an undisputed heavyweight title fight with Anthony Joshua by declaring himself no longer 'interested' in the bout. the times Kieran Trippier fears that Atletico Madrid will price him out of a dream move to Manchester United this summer. The Scotland defender Kieran Tierney has described his prospects of playing against England tomorrow night as "touch and go". The English Football League has begun an extensive consultation exercise to decide whether taking a knee should continue before matches in its three divisions next season. British Olympic fans - including the father of the cycling champion Laura Kenny - are considering legal action over unpaid refunds and handling fees for Tokyo 2020 tickets that run into thousands of pounds. The possibility of the America's Cup being staged in British waters came a step closer with the announcement by Team New Zealand that it has not been able to reach an agreement with the government in Wellington on funding their next defence. Mike Ford is set to leave Leicester Tigers, creating a vacancy at the club for a defence coach which is likely to be filled by one of the most respected figures in rugby league, Kevin Sinfield. Rob Baxter has said that players need to rise up and challenge the disciplinary system, claiming that decisions are being influenced by the authorities' fear of legal ramifications. daily mirror Liverpool will turn their attention to Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini as a potential replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum. Rafa Benitez is confident he is about to become one of the most astonishing appointments in Everton history. Harry Maguire has given Gareth Southgate and England a major Euros boost by declaring himself fit for the showdown with Scotland. Gary Lineker has held talks over making a big-screen appearance in the upcoming Leicester City movie which also aims to use some Foxes players too. The Danish FA's chairman has slammed UEFA for making them resume their match with Finland, less than two hours after Christian Eriksen suffered a cardiac arrest. Timothy Castagne was within 3cm of a horrific career ending injury after he suffered a clash of heads with Daler Kuzyaev during Belgium's routine 3-0 win over Russia in their opening group game of Euro 2020. daily star Arsenal are set to return to the drawing board and form a higher bid for Brighton star Ben White after their £40m opening offer was rejected by the Seagulls. Arsenal target Martin Odegaard is expected to remain at Real Madrid next season, according to reports. Chelsea have reportedly identified James Maddison as a potential replacement for Hakim Ziyech if he leaves. Manchester United's Donny van der Beek would love a 'dream' move to Barcelona, according to reports in Spain. the guardian Martin Johnson has said the terrifying collapse of Christian Eriksen should be a wake-up call to the dangers of sudden cardiac arrest as he called for CPR to be added to the national curriculum. UEFA has been sent an official report on a homophobic banner at the Euro 2020 match between Hungary and Portugal on Tuesday. daily record Stephen Glass has broken his silence on the Lewis Ferguson transfer row by making it clear he will only leave Aberdeen if their valuation is met. Birmingham City have agreed a deal to sign freed Rangers youngster Brian Kinnear. Livingston are closing in on a loan move for Rangers youngster Ben Williamson. Inverness are closing in on a deal to sign winger Michael Gardyne. scottish sun Kieran Tierney admits it's "touch and go" whether he'll be fit to face England. UEFA have banned travelling supporters from following their teams in European qualifying. Paris St-Germain, Manchester City, Manchester United and Sevilla are the four possible destinations for outgoing Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos. The 35-year-old Spanish defender, who began his career at Sevilla, is set to leave Real after 16 years at the club having failed to agree a contract extension. (AS - in Spanish) Brighton have rejected a £40m bid from Arsenal for 23-year-old England defender Ben White. The centre-back made 36 Premier League appearances for Brighton last season and earned England call-up in May. (Sky Sports) Arsenal have backed out of a move for Norway international Martin Odegaard, 22, with the midfielder determined to stay at Real Madrid after spending the second half of last season on loan at the Emirates. (AS - in Spanish) Leicester and England midfielder James Maddison has emerged as Arsenal's top transfer target this summer but a bid of £70m for the 24-year-old has been turned down by the Foxes. (Express) Former Manchester United attacker Memphis Depay, 27, who is out of contract at Lyon, looks set for a move to Barcelona and a reunion with Dutch compatriot Ronald Koeman. (Sun) France winger Kingsley Coman, 25, wants a move to the Premier League after turning down a new contract at Bayern Munich. (Sky Sports) Napoli have made Chelsea's Italian left back Emerson Palmieri their leading target but the clubs are both haggling over the Stamford Bridge club's 15m euro (£12.85m) estimation for the 26-year-old. (Gazzetta Dello Sport - in Italian) Inter Milan are set to rival Everton in the race to sign Netherlands defender Denzel Dumfries, 25, from PSV Eindhoven. (Voetbal International - in Dutch) Brighton have agreed a club record £25m fee with Stuttgart for Argentina forward Nicolas Gonzalez, 23, who scored six goals in 15 appearances during the 2020-21 Bundesliga campaign. (Guardian) Tottenham are interested in signing Brighton and England U21 right-back Tariq Lamptey, 20, who impressed for Graham Potter's side last term before suffering a season-ending hamstring injury in December. (Sky Sports) The Seagulls are also in talks with 30-year-old former England striker Danny Welbeck over a new contract. (The Argus) England striker Harry Kane's hopes of a move from Tottenham to Premier League champions Manchester City have been complicated by the two clubs being drawn to play each other in the opening round of the 2021-22 Premier League campaign. (The Telegraph - subscription required) Sheffield United could be forced to accept Arsenal's proposed deal for Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge. The 23-year-old has said he hopes to play Champions League football next season. (Sheffield Star) Leeds have not given up hope of persuading Ezgjan Alioski, 29, to stay at Elland Road. The Macedonian winger has been expected to leave the club on a free transfer this summer as he has been unable to agree new terms with, and appeared to say goodbye on the final day of last season. (Mirror) Crystal Palace are hoping to hold talks with former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre as they continue their search for a new manager. (Sun) Manchester United have had their opening bid for full-back Kieran Trippier turned down by Atletico Madrid. La Liga's champions want close to £35m for the 30-year-old Englishman. (Guardian) Chelsea have offered 60m euros (£51.5m) plus [Irrelevant point] for Inter Milan's Moroccan full-back Achraf Hakimi, 22, who is also wanted by Paris St-Germain. (La Repubblica - in Italian)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 18th June 2021 daily mirror Manchester United are closing in on a £75m deal for Jadon Sancho. Manchester City will launch a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix this summer as part of a swap deal for Bernardo Silva. Manchester United have made an opening bid of £50m for Real Madrid central defender Raphael Varane, but the Spanish giants will demand £80m. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is facing a massive fans backlash, as he stands on the brink of a hugely controversial managerial appointment in Rafa Benitez. Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini had been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer but he now looks set to stay in the Italian capital, according to reports. Harry Kane has sent a message of support to former teammate Christian Eriksen following the tragic events of last Saturday. the times Manchester United could miss out on one of their top defensive targets, Raphael Varane, after Real Madrid opened talks with the France centre-back over a new contract following Sergio Ramos's shock exit from the club. Tottenham Hotspur's search for a new manager has taken another twist after the club abandoned their pursuit of Paulo Fonseca to open negotiations with Gennaro Gattuso, the Italian World Cup winner. daily telegraph England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to replace Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier with Reece James and Luke Shaw for the Euro 2020 clash against Scotland on Friday. Leicester City will step up their efforts to land Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka in a £30m deal this summer. Women's Super League club Everton are closing in on the signings of a quartet of international stars with Juventus' Aurora Galli, Germany defender Leonie Maier, France winger Kenza Dali and Sweden striker Anna Anvegard all poised to move to the Merseyside outfit. daily mail Manchester United are not planning to make a move for Sergio Ramos when he leaves Real Madrid at the end of this month. Leicester City are closing on a £25m deal for Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka after growing frustrated in their pursuit of Celtic's Odsonne Edouard. Southampton striker Che Adams has decided to represent Scotland instead of England. Manchester City captain Fernandinho has agreed a new one-year contract. The NHS Covid Pass finally opens the door to capacity crowds at Premier League and EFL stadiums next season. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed he was not allowed to officiate at Goodison Park for seven years after high-profile errors in a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool in October 2007. the sun Raucous Scotland fans descended into London yesterday bragging "we'll destroy the English" ahead of tonight's game. A naked Scottish fan was yesterday led away by cops in Hyde Park after thousands of Scots descended into London ahead of tonight's game. Wally the Walrus returned to our shores yesterday - just in time for England's crunch Euros clash with Scotland tonight. Bayern Munich superstar Kingsley Coman is leaving France's Euro 2020 squad to be with wife Sabrina Duvad when she gives birth. Neymar has been left out of Brazil's squad for next month's Olympics - but Dani Alves has been called up at the age of 38. Lionel Messi passed Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most free-kicks scored - in another landmark week for both legends. Arsenal have made contact with Ajax keeper Andre Onana's agent over a possible transfer, according to reports. Italy international Jorginho will stay at Chelsea beyond this summer, according to his agent. the guardian Crystal Palace have made contact with representatives of Lucien Favre as they step up the search to replace Roy Hodgson, with the former Borussia Dortmund manager expected to hold talks in the coming days. daily star Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Gordon Strachan believes Scotland can beat England on Friday four years after he almost shocked Gareth Southgate's side at Hampden Park. daily record Gennaro Gattuso has agreed to become Tottenham Hotspur's next coach. Dundee United are trying to stop Rangers from muscling in on their St Andrews training facility in pre-season. Croatia hope to welcome back Rangers star Borna Barisic against Scotland next week. Everton want to pursue the signing of Wolves and England centre-back Conor Coady, 28. (Football Insider) Chelsea want to build a positive relationship with Borussia Dortmund as they hope to sign two of their brightest talents in the form of Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, and 17-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham. (Star) Manchester United have made an opening bid of £50m for Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane, but Real want £80m for the 28-year-old. (Manchester Evening News) However, Sergio Ramos' Real departure could scupper United's plans to sign Varane after the Spanish giants opened new contract talks with the centre-back. (Times) Inter Milan's 22-year-old Moroccan defender Achraf Hakimi has "verbally agreed" to join Chelsea. The Italian champions, who have already rejected bids from the Blues and Paris St-Germain, are reported to want £43m and Chelsea's Spanish left-back [Irrelevant point], 30. (Ekram Konur via Sun) PSG are preparing to table a second bid for Hakimi of 70m euros (£60m). (Footmercato - in Italian) Roma will try to sign Aston Villa and Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz, 23, if they fail to land Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 28. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Wolves are evaluating the possibility of signing former Chelsea and Atletico Madrid striker Diego Costa, with the 32-year-old Spain forward available on a free transfer. (UOL - in Portuguese) Brazil midfielder Fernandinho, 36, has agreed a new one-year deal at stay at Manchester City. (Mail) Crystal Palace have made contact with the representative of former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre as they continue their search for a new manager. (Guardian) Anderlecht's Albert Lokonga, 21, and Sheffield United and England goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23, are among Arsenal's targets as Mikel Arteta looks to overhaul his squad. Belgian midfielder Lokonga is said to be worth around £17.5m. (Goal) Leicester City are hoping Youri Tielemans, 24, will sign a new contract with the club amid speculation over his future. The Belgian midfielder has been linked with both Manchester United and Liverpool. (Leicester Mercury) Leicester City have stepped up their interest in RB Salzburg and Zambia striker Patson Daka, 22. (Telegraph) On-loan West Ham midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, is due to hold talks with Manchester United over his future when he returns for pre-season training next month, meaning the Hammers must wait to find out if they can sign the England international permanently. (Star) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is monitoring the situation of Real Sociedad and Sweden striker Alexander Isak. The 21-year-old scored 17 goals in La Liga last season and helped La Real win the Copa del Rey. (Express) Brighton have fallen at the last hurdle in the race to sign Stuttgart forward Nicolas Gonzalez. The Seagulls had agreed a club-record fee of around £25m plus bonuses for the 23-year-old but the Argentine looks to have decided to sign for Italian side Fiorentina instead. (Sky Germany, via Team Talk)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 19th June 2021 Daily Mirror Manchester United are closing in on a £75m deal for Jadon Sancho. Manchester City will launch a bid for Atletico Madrid forward Joao Felix this summer as part of a swap deal for Bernardo Silva. Manchester United have made an opening bid of £50m for Real Madrid central defender Raphael Varane, but the Spanish giants will demand £80m. Everton owner Farhad Moshiri is facing a massive fans backlash, as he stands on the brink of a hugely controversial managerial appointment in Rafa Benitez. Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini had been linked with a move to Liverpool this summer but he now looks set to stay in the Italian capital, according to reports. Harry Kane has sent a message of support to former teammate Christian Eriksen following the tragic events of last Saturday. THE TIMES Manchester United could miss out on one of their top defensive targets, Raphael Varane, after Real Madrid opened talks with the France centre-back over a new contract following Sergio Ramos's shock exit from the club. Tottenham Hotspur's search for a new manager has taken another twist after the club abandoned their pursuit of Paulo Fonseca to open negotiations with Gennaro Gattuso, the Italian World Cup winner. DAILY TELEGRAPH England boss Gareth Southgate is expected to replace Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier with Reece James and Luke Shaw for the Euro 2020 clash against Scotland on Friday. Leicester City will step up their efforts to land Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka in a £30m deal this summer. Women's Super League club Everton are closing in on the signings of a quartet of international stars with Juventus' Aurora Galli, Germany defender Leonie Maier, France winger Kenza Dali and Sweden striker Anna Anvegard all poised to move to the Merseyside outfit. DAILY MAIL Manchester United are not planning to make a move for Sergio Ramos when he leaves Real Madrid at the end of this month. Leicester City are closing on a £25m deal for Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka after growing frustrated in their pursuit of Celtic's Odsonne Edouard. Southampton striker Che Adams has decided to represent Scotland instead of England. Manchester City captain Fernandinho has agreed a new one-year contract. The NHS Covid Pass finally opens the door to capacity crowds at Premier League and EFL stadiums next season. Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed he was not allowed to officiate at Goodison Park for seven years after high-profile errors in a Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool in October 2007. THE SUN Raucous Scotland fans descended into London yesterday bragging "we'll destroy the English" ahead of tonight's game. A naked Scottish fan was yesterday led away by cops in Hyde Park after thousands of Scots descended into London ahead of tonight's game. Wally the Walrus returned to our shores yesterday - just in time for England's crunch Euros clash with Scotland tonight. Bayern Munich superstar Kingsley Coman is leaving France's Euro 2020 squad to be with wife Sabrina Duvad when she gives birth. Neymar has been left out of Brazil's squad for next month's Olympics - but Dani Alves has been called up at the age of 38. Lionel Messi passed Cristiano Ronaldo's record for most free-kicks scored - in another landmark week for both legends. Arsenal have made contact with Ajax keeper Andre Onana's agent over a possible transfer, according to reports. Italy international Jorginho will stay at Chelsea beyond this summer, according to his agent. THE GUARDIAN Crystal Palace have made contact with representatives of Lucien Favre as they step up the search to replace Roy Hodgson, with the former Borussia Dortmund manager expected to hold talks in the coming days. DAILY STAR Norwegian megastar Erling Haaland could miss out on the 2026 World Cup - set to be hosted in the USA, Canada, and Mexico - due to FIFA sanctions should they boycott the 2022 iteration. Gordon Strachan believes Scotland can beat England on Friday four years after he almost shocked Gareth Southgate's side at Hampden Park. DAILY RECORD Gennaro Gattuso has agreed to become Tottenham Hotspur's next coach. Dundee United are trying to stop Rangers from muscling in on their St Andrews training facility in pre-season. Croatia hope to welcome back Rangers star Borna Barisic against Scotland next week. Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 27, has made it clear to his representatives that he would be willing to reunite with Mauricio Pochettino at Paris St-Germain. (90min) PSG are to make renewed attempts to sign Manchester United and France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28. (Le Parisien - in French) Arsenal will make another attempt to sign 22-year-old Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar and are preparing a £100,000-a-week contract offer. (Sun) Sergio Ramos is a target for Manchester United, PSG and Sevilla after the Spain centre-back, 35, left Real Madrid. (90min) Scotland defender Kieran Tierney, 25, has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal which he will sign in the coming days. (Football.London) Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane, 28, has yet to decide on his future, amid links to Manchester United and Chelsea. (Goal) Manchester United are being deterred from signing Varane, as well as 30-year-old Atletico Madrid and England full-back Kieran Trippier, because the high prices being quoted by their clubs. (ESPN) Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli has been linked with a move from Sassuolo - but the 23-year-old is ignoring the "gossip" about his future and is focused on his country's Euro 2020 campaign. (Goal) Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race to sign Real Sociedad and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 21. (AS, via Express) Jorginho's agent says several of Europe's top teams are interested in signing the 29-year-old Italy midfielder but he is unlikely to leave Chelsea. (Radio Marte, via Mail) Barcelona will prioritise a move for a central midfielder after completing a deal to sign 27-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, who is a free agent after opting not to extend his contract at Lyon. (Marca) Juventus' 30-year-old Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey could return to Arsenal who are struggling to attract elite talent and may turn to their former player. (Eurosport) Liverpool are interested in signing Sassuolo and Italy winger Domenico Berardi, 26. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Express) Up to eight candidates are being considered for Everton manager but Rafael Benitez and Nuno Espirito Santo remain the favourites. (Sky Sports) Everton are edging closer to securing an £18m deal to sign 22-year-old Brazilian midfielder Matheus Nunes from Sporting Lisbon. (A Bola, via Mail) Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, who spent last season on loan at Hertha Berlin, has agreed personal terms with Marseille, who are now discussing a fee for the 22-year-old with the Gunners. (Fabrizio Romano via Sun) West Ham would have to hand England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, a big pay rise to lure him on a permanent deal from Manchester United. (Football Insider) Watford are lining up a move for Arsenal's England defender Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 28. (Mirror) Arsenal are prepared to spend nearly £250m on at least five new signings this summer, handing Mikel Arteta the chance to rebuild and restructure at the Emirates. (90min) Blackpool's English striker Jerry Yates, 24, is being lined up by Blackburn as a potential replacement for former England Under-21 striker Adam Armstrong, 24, who has been linked with West Ham, Southampton and Norwich City. (Sun) Wolves have made an approach for Sporting Lisbon's 25-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha. (Football Insider) Lazio's long-serving Romanian defender Stefan Radu, 34, has reached an agreement with the club to extend his contract having previously looked set to join Inter Milan on a free transfer. (Goal - in Italian)

 

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sunday mirror
Manchester City are ready to smash the all-time Premier League transfer record in order to land Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.
Manchester United fear midfielder Paul Pogba is ready to run down his contract and leave Old Trafford on a free next year.
Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane's agents hope to meet with Manchester United this week to negotiate a move after he rejected a two-year extension at the Bernabeu.


sunday telegraph
Arsenal defender Kieran Tierney is on the verge of agreeing a new five-year deal with the club.


mail on sunday
Juventus will bid £26m plus teenage defender Radu Dragusin for Sassuolo and Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli after his two-goal performance against Switzerland in Euro 2020.
Crystal Palace are said to be the subject of a £220m takeover bid by American investor John Textor.
Watford are showing an interest in Rangers and Finland international midfielder Glen Kamara.
Fulham have reportedly put Swansea manager Steve Cooper top of their managerial wishlist in the club's search for a successor to Scott Parker, who seems set to join Bournemouth.


the sun on sunday
Carlo Ancelotti wants Dominic Calvert-Lewin to join him at Real Madrid as Everton could sell the striker for £50m this summer.


the guardian
Arsenal are hoping midfielder Emile Smith Rowe will sign new terms with the club after they rejected a bid from Aston Villa for the 20-year-old earlier this week.


daily star
Manchester City will make a take-it-or-leave-it £100m offer to Tottenham for Harry Kane after Euro 2020.
Tottenham Hotspur remain 'keen' on Mauricio Pochettino, despite Nuno Espirito Santo emerging as their top target to fill the vacant manager's job.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is eyeing attacking additions in the summer transfer window by plotting a move for Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, with the Swedish striker impressing heavily at the European Championships.
Chelsea have joined the race for 21-year-old Isak's signature and are prepared to meet his £60m release clause this summer.
Thomas Tuchel wants to bring 35-year-old free-agent centre-back Sergio Ramos to Stamford Bridge.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is willing to accept a £15m loss on Donny van de Beek by allowing the Dutchman to leave this summer.


sunday mail
Chelsea are reportedly ready to include Ruben Loftus-Cheek in any deal for Achraf Hakimi.
Celtic are said to be ready to bring Gordon Strachan - currently technical director at Dundee - back to the club in a behind-the-scenes role.



Manchester City will make a take-it-or-leave-it offer to Tottenham Hotspur of £100m for England striker Harry Kane, 27. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will deny Kane a move to a club in the Champions League and the Spurs supremo is determined to hold onto the England captain. (Sunday Telegraph - subscription required)

Tottenham's new sporting director Fabio Paratici is keen to bring in ex-Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo as the club's new manager but others at the London club want to try to re-appoint Mauricio Pochettino, who is in charge at Paris St-Germain. (Talksport)

Manchester United have made a new bid of more than £75m for Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, after their initial offer of £67m with add-ons was rejected by the German club. (Mail on Sunday)

Manchester United fear France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, will run down the final year of his contract and leave them for free next summer, with talks over a new deal at a deadlock. (Sunday Mirror)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti could return to former club Everton to try to sign England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, for £50m. (Sun on Sunday)

Real Madrid's big summer signing could be the return of Colombian winger James Rodriguez, 29, from Everton. (Sport - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain have joined Manchester United in hoping to sign England full-back Kieran Trippier, 30, from Atletico Madrid. (France Football via Mundo Deportivo)


Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney, 24, has agreed a new five-year contract with Arsenal, who want English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 20, to sign a new deal after turning down a bid from Aston Villa. (Guardian)

Chelsea are willing to offer English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 25, to Inter Milan as part of the deal to sign their 22-year-old Morocco wing-back Achraf Hakimi. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Scotland right-back Stephen O'Donnell, 29, has an exit clause in his Motherwell contract that has alerted several English Championship clubs, including Birmingham City, Derby County, Blackpool, Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley. (Mail on Sunday)

West Ham are considering a move for Celtic's French striker Odsonne Edouard, 23, after Leicester chose to finalise a deal for Red Bull Salzburg's Zambia forward Patson Daka, 22. (Football Insider)

Portugal and Wolves goalkeeper Rui Patricio, 33, has reached an agreement to join Roma. (Sky Sports - in Italian)

Real Madrid are looking to sell Luka Jovic, 23, and his former club Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in re-signing the Serbia forward, if their Portugal striker Andre Silva, 25, leaves with Manchester United and Chelsea having shown interest. (AS - in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund and Real Sociedad are working on an agreement to waive the buyback clause in Alexander Isak's contract, so that the Sweden striker, 21, can sign a new deal with the Spanish club. (Sport1 - in German)

Liverpool have completed the signing of Ghanaian forward Abdul Fatawu Issahaku, 17, according to the chairman of his club Steadfast FC. (Sunday Mirror)

Juventus are preparing in an offer of £26m plus Romanian centre-back Radu Dragusin, 19, for Sassuolo's Italy midfielder Manuel Locatelli 23. (Goal)

Bayern Munich are interested in PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands full-back Denzel Dumfries but the 25-year-old could prove too expensive. (Sky Sports - in German)

Torino are interested in a loan deal for Real Madrid's 20-year-old Spanish midfielder Marvin Park. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

France forward Antoine Griezmann, 30, says he wants to end his career in the MLS after his Barcelona contract expires in 2024. (Sun on Sunday)

Swansea manager Steve Cooper is top of Fulham's list to replace Scott Parker, who is expected to take over as Bournemouth boss. (Sun on Sunday)

West Brom have made contact with former Everton boss Marco Silva as a back-up plan if talks prove to be unsuccessful with Barnsley manager Valerien Ismael. (Football Insider)

 

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The Longest day Monday's Newspapers: 21st June 2021 the sun Manchester United plan to make Paul Pogba the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new five-year deal worth £104million. Eden Hazard fears he will never be the same player again after an injury ravaged two seasons with Real Madrid. Barcelona chief Joan Laporta claims Manchester United and Liverpool were the 'real founders' of the controversial European Super League. daily telegraph Harry Kane faces heartbreak over his dream to move to a Champions League club, with Manchester City unwilling to get drawn into a prolonged transfer saga. A five-day Cheltenham Festival is back on the agenda and, while it has been ruled out for 2022, the Jockey Club is targeting 2023 with a view to running from Tuesday to Saturday. daily mail England are prioritising remaining at Wembley over a potentially easier last-16 opponent as they head into Tuesday's crunch clash against the Czech Republic. UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation into allegations of offensive incidents during the two Euro 2020 games held at the Puskas Arena in Budapest. daily mirror Manchester City have handed fierce rivals Manchester United the advantage in the race to sign former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos. Norway has voted against boycotting the 2022 World Cup - meaning Erling Haaland and co. will be in contention to play in the tournament five years from now. A member of Uganda's Olympic team has tested positive for coronavirus and was barred entry into Japan, in the first detected infection among athletes arriving for the Tokyo Games, due to open in five weeks. the guardian The New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard is set to make history after being confirmed as the first transgender athlete to ever compete at the Olympic Games. daily record Dundee United have turned down an opening offer from Ipswich Town for Benjy Siegrist. Finland head coach Markku Kanerva has told Glen Kamara to play for a 'bigger club' than Rangers amid mounting transfer speculation. scottish sun Celtic have taken up the option on Tony Ralston's deal - tying him down for another year. Manchester United plan to make France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a new £104m deal. (Sun) Borussia Dortmund have handed Manchester United a take-it-or-leave-it asking price of £77m plus add-ons for England winger Jadon Sancho, 21. (Talksport) Paris St-Germain have made contact with Real Madrid over a potential deal for French defender Raphael Varane, 28. (Foot Mercato - in French) Jose Mourinho wants to bring former Real Madrid and Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos, 35, to Roma. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Arsenal have opened talks with Eintracht Frankfurt over a move for Portugal striker Andre Silva, 25, who will be available for about £34m this summer. (Transfer Window Podcast, via Express) Arsenal are frontrunners to sign Real Betis and Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez, 27. (Marca - in Spanish) Chelsea are set to offer France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 30, a lucrative new contract. (Fabrizio Romano, via Mail) Leicester want to sign Celtic and Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie, 26. (Mail) Lazio are ready to sell 26-year-old Argentina forward Joaquin Correa, who has attracted interest from Arsenal and Tottenham, and the Gunners could use Uruguay midfielder Lucas Torreira, 25, as part of the deal. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Turkey's 27-year-old midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, who is out of contract at AC Milan this summer, has been given a deadline to decide his future, amid reports of interest from Arsenal. (Football Italia, via Express) Eintracht Frankfurt are interested in Roma's Turkey winger Cengiz Under, 23, who spent last season on loan with Leicester City and could be available for 10m euros (£8.6m). (Calciomercato - in Italian) Newcastle are weighing up offering Arsenal a player-plus-cash deal that would see Joe Willock, 21, return after the English midfielder's successful loan spell last season. (Newcastle Chronicle) Fiorentina are resigned to losing Nikola Milenkovic this summer as he has a year left on his contract and is not going to sign an extension. They will demand about £15m for the Serbia defender, 23, who is rumoured to be wanted by Juventus and some Premier League clubs. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Barcelona have made contact over a potential move for Atalanta's Germany wing-back Robin Gosens, 26. (Sport1 - in German) West Brom have registered their interest in signing Stoke City's English midfielder Sam Clucas, 30. (Football Insider) West Brom are also close to appointing Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael as their new manager after reaching an agreement in principle with the 45-year-old Frenchman. (Football Insider)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 22nd June 2021 daily mirror Rafael Benitez has held further discussions with Everton's owners, to take an important step closer to the manager's job. Steve Clarke admitted he will have to tighten Scotland's COVID protocols after being left in "shock" by Billy Gilmour's positive test. Dieter Reite, the mayor of Munich, will seek permission from UEFA to light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for Germany's final Group F clash in protest against a new law in Hungary. Arsenal are preparing an improved bid for Albert Sambi Lokonga after 'agreeing terms' with the 21-year-old Anderlecht star. Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will refuse to sell Harry Kane this summer as Manchester City prepare to make a £100m bid. Liverpool star Sadio Mane has spent more than £450,000 to help fund the building of a hospital in his home village of Bambaly in Senegal. daily mail Crystal Palace have held positive talks with Lucien Favre over their vacant manager's post. Tottenham fans are considering protests at the two NFL games due to be played at their club's stadium in October. A deal is on the brink of being struck that would see Wembley host 60,000 people for the Euro 2020 final on July 11. England's cricketers face being apart from their families for an astonishing four months this winter. daily telegraph Tottenham have been telling potential candidates to succeed Jose Mourinho as head coach that the club have no intention of selling Kane this summer. West Bromwich Albion are set to appoint Valerien Ismael as their new head coach after agreeing to pay Barnsley £2m in compensation. A trio of Brits are seeded for Wimbledon's main singles draw for the first time in 43 years. Man Utd Tuilagi has been recalled by Eddie Jones ahead of England's three summer fixtures. the sun Manchester United's hopes of luring Villarreal centre-back Pau Torres are reportedly rising. Andy Robertson has swiftly deleted a clip of him playing table tennis with Billy Gilmour after the latter tested positive for Covid-19. Lille star Boubakary Soumare is reportedly close to finalising his protracted move to Leicester. The Euro final is almost certain to stay at Wembley after a stoppage-time deal between ministers and UEFA. Gareth Southgate will order England stars to avoid contact with club-mates from other nations due to Covid. Fulham are digging in against Scott Parker and refusing to pay their outgoing manager a penny in severance pay. the times Belgium head coach Roberto Martínez is worried his team's chances of winning Euro 2020 could be hindered by the dry pitch they are due to play on in Seville in the next round. Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell were forced to isolate after having spent about 25 minutes speaking to Billy Gilmour in the Wembley tunnel after Friday's 0-0 draw with Scotland. Barcelona president Joan Laporta dreams of pairing Cristiano Ronaldo with Lionel Messi next season and is ready to offer two players in exchange to help persuade Juventus to sell the 36-year-old Portugal forward. (AS - in Spanish) Manchester City are ready to include Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 24, and England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, in any bid for 27-year-old England striker Harry Kane, who Tottenham value in the region of £150m. (Times - subscription required) Manchester United are making progress in their efforts to sign 24-year-old Spain defender Pau Torres from Villarreal. (Manchester Evening News) Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Arsenal and Spain's 26-year-old right-back Hector Bellerin. (Marca - in Spanish) Juventus want to part ways with Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, this summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Rafael Benitez is edging closer to the Everton job after further talks over the weekend, despite some fans protesting against the former Liverpool manager's possible appointment. (Mirror) Crystal Palace have held positive talks with Lucien Favre over potentially replacing Roy Hodgson but could face competition from Everton over his signature. (Guardian) Atalanta are expected to hold off interest from both AC Milan and Roma in Italian midfielder Matteo Pessina and are set to offer the 24-year-old a contract extension. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Leeds, Southampton, Aston Villa and Burnley would all be interested in Wales right-back Neco Williams with the 20-year-old keen to leave Liverpool. (Athletic) Wolves are interested in signing Leicester goalkeeper Danny Ward, 27, who has impressed playing for Wales at Euro 2020. (Football Insider) Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, wants stay at Chelsea next season even though the club have yet to open talks over an extension to his current contract, which expires next summer. (Sky Sports) Bayern Munich have joined Everton, AC Milan and Inter Milan in the race to sign 25-year-old Dutch international full-back Denzel Dumfries from PSV Eindhoven. (Voetbal International - in Dutch) Lille's French midfielder Boubakary Soumare, 22, will have a medical at Leicester in the next 10 days before signing a five-year contract with the Premier League club. (La Voix des Sports - in French) Liverpool have no plans to sell Kostas Tsimikas this summer despite the 25-year-old Greek defender making only seven first-team appearances last season. (Liverpool Echo) Roma are in talks with Wolves over a deal for Portuguese goalkeeper Rui Patricio, with the Premier League club wanting between £10m and £13m for the 33-year-old. (Sky Sports) Southampton's England midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 26, is interested in joining Aston Villa this summer. (Football Insider) Fulham boss Scott Parker is close the finalising the termination of his contract, with the former England midfielder then expected to take over at Bournemouth. (Sky Sports)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 23rd June 2021 the sun Arsenal are edging closer to signing Ben White - leaving William Saliba pondering his Emirates' future. Villarreal striker Gerard Moreno has emerged as a shock target for Chelsea as a potential alternative to Erling Haaland. Kingsley Coman's agent and family are trying to force a move to England following rumoured interest from Manchester United, reports suggest. Burnley are reportedly competing with Brighton in the race to prise centre-back Nathaniel Phillips away from Liverpool. Scotland and Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour could be heading to Norwich on loan next season. Phil Foden was dropped for the win over Czech Republic because he was a yellow card away from suspension. Leicester City have signed 16-year-old Liverpool midfielder Jack Lewis after a successful trial period with the Foxes. daily mail West Ham have opted against a move for Burnley defender James Tarkowski. Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta could be in line for his first Euro 2020 start on Wednesday as Spain desperately look to develop a winning mentality before it's too late. Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has slammed the club's decision to sack U23s boss Steve Bould after 33 years at the club. Raheem Sterling reportedly has no interest in swapping Manchester City for Tottenham this summer, in a deal that would see Harry Kane move to the Etihad. Thomas Vermaelen believes it is unfair that Belgium had to travel for all their group games at Euro 2020. Dina Asher-Smith has levelled a number of criticisms at the way athletics is showcased and run in this country. Chinese swimming star Sun Yang was banned for more than four years on Tuesday for breaking anti-doping rules, after a retrial at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. daily mirror Real Madrid are reportedly set to reject an offer from Manchester United for Raphael Varane that will include a swap for Paul Pogba. Manchester United target Pau Torres has revealed he is "totally calm" regarding his potential move to Old Trafford this summer. Liverpool are hopeful of signing a new central midfielder this summer but Germany international Florian Neuhaus is not a priority target. Southampton and Newcastle are interested in taking Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on loan ahead of the new season. The president of La Liga has claimed that Barcelona can only renew the contract of Lionel Messi if they make significant changes to their wage bill. Luis Suarez confessed it would be "strange" to play for any Premier League team other than Liverpool as he talked up his strong bond with the Anfield faithful. Germany defender Mats Hummels has criticised UEFA's decision not to illuminate the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours for Wednesday's game against Hungary. daily telegraph Liverpool have received an approach from Burnley for defender Nat Phillips while the Clarets have also agreed a £12m deal for Stoke's Nathan Collins. Aston Villa are lining up a second bid for Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe, in another huge statement of intent from the Midlands club. Wolves are among the teams considering a move for James Tarkowski as he enters the final year of his contract at Burnley. Southampton are leading the race for Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, who looks set to move to the Premier League this summer. Arsenal are looking to revamp their attacking line if they can get players out and they are admirers of Dominic Calvert-Lewin. daily record Delighted Luis Suarez has saluted his former Liverpool pal Steven Gerrard after the pair savoured title glory last season. the times VIPs for the final matches of Euro 2020 will agree not to leave football "bubbles" under government plans to allow thousands of officials and sponsors into the country. Olympic fans may have to wait until next year before receiving refunds for tickets to Tokyo 2020 and many will still be hundreds of pounds out of pocket. daily star Josko Gvardiol is the latest star to come out of Croatia - and he wants a move to Liverpool. scottish sun Scotland fans gathered to party in George Square despite their team being sent packing by Croatia. Chelsea are ready to challenge Manchester City for the signature of Aston Villa's England midfielder Jack Grealish, 25. (Football Insider) France striker Kylian Mbappe has asked to leave Paris St-Germain. The 22-year-old's deal with the Ligue 1 club runs out next summer. (RMC Sport, via Marca) Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling, 26, would not be keen on moving to Tottenham as part of a deal that could take his England team-mate Harry Kane, 27, the other way. (ESPN) Chelsea will try to sign Villarreal and Spain forward Gerard Moreno, 29, if they cannot secure the signature of Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, from Borussia Dortmund. (Fichajes, via Mirror) Real Madrid are growing increasingly concerned that Spanish centre-back Raphael Varane, 28, has already agreed to join Manchester United. The Reds were preparing a straight swap offer, with French midfielder Paul Pogba, also 28, as the bargaining chip. (Metro) Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 35, is set to turn down interest from Manchester United and Manchester City and join Paris St-Germain when his Real Madrid contract expires at the end of this month. (AS) West Ham United are thought to be interested in signing the Fiorentina goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski, 23, this summer, with Tottenham also enquiring about the 23-year-old Poland international.(Viola News - in Italian) Arsenal could sell 20-year-old French centre-back William Saliba as they close in on the signing of Brighton and England defender Ben White, 23. (Football London) Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa is showing strong interest in Huesca left-back Javi Galan but faces competition for the 26-year-old Spaniard in the form of interest from Atletico Madrid and Sevilla. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Wolves and West Ham are interested in Burnley's England defender James Tarkowski, 28, who is about to enter the final year of his contract at Turf Moor. (Telegraph - subscription required) Or West Ham have opted not to make a move for Tarkowski, who is also attracting interest from Leicester City. (Mail) Brighton say they have received no approach for head coach Graham Potter, despite being on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy's shortlist to replace Jose Mourinho. (Argus) Burnley have agreed a fee in the region of £12m for Stoke City and Republic of Ireland defender Nathan Collins, 20. (Athletic) Liverpool defender Nathaniel Phillips is attracting interest from Brighton, Burnley, Newcastle United and Southampton. (Goal) Barcelona are looking to offload Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho this summer and the likes of Everton and Arsenal are thought to be monitoring the 29-year-old's recovery from injury.(Sport - in Spanish) Newcastle want English midfielder Jacob Murphy, whose deal with the Magpies has one year left, to sign a long-term contract with them as interest in the 26-year-old increases. (Sky Sports) Norwich want to sign 20-year-old Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour on a season-long loan from Chelsea. (Mail) A number of Championship clubs, including Barnsley and Nottingham Forest, are interested in signing 26-year-old Danish midfielder Emiliano Marcondes, whose contract with Brentford runs out later this month. (Mail) Rangers and Colombia striker Alfredo Morelos has been linked with a move away from the Scottish club and it seems that he could be available for a fee of around €12-15 million. Porto are the side leading the charge for the 25-year-old's signature. (Mais Transferencias via Sportwitness)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 24th June 2021 daily mirror Liverpool have been linked with a surprise move for Aston Villa midfielder John McGinn - two years after Manchester United ignored Sir Alex Ferguson's calls for them to make a move. Concern is growing at Barcelona as captain Lionel Messi continues to delay on signing a new contract to stay at the Nou Camp. England medical staff are seeking permission for Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell to take part in socially-distanced training with their team-mates. Wales fans are furious at being banned from attending their last-16 clash with Denmark in Amsterdam - while the Danish fans have a 12-hour window to go watch their team. Gareth Southgate is ready to ring the changes again after admitting England "have to find different ways to win". the sun Aaron Ramsey's agent has shot down talk of a return to Arsenal this summer. Alisher Usmanov is the driving force behind the move to make Rafa Benitez Everton's new boss. Tottenham are reportedly set for a U-turn and will hold talks with Nuno Espirito Santo. Gareth Bale is set to be handed a Real Madrid lifeline by Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports. Arsenal defender Sead Kolasinac is reportedly being chased by Lazio and Fenerbahce amid uncertainty over his future. daily mail Everton midfielder James Rodriguez is being offered to clubs across Europe following the departure of Carlo Ancelotti. Overseas football fans travelling to the UK to support their country in the final of Euro 2020 at Wembley will be limited to just 1,000 per finalist, as part of plans under discussion between the government and UEFA. Crystal Palace expect to appoint Lucien Favre as their new manager. The Danish FA expects to receive extra tickets from Wales' unused allocation for their Euro 2020 last-16 tie on Saturday in Amsterdam. PSG have reportedly made initial contact with Sergio Ramos with the ex-Real Madrid captain now a free agent following the expiration of his contract. Leicester City are on the verge of signing Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand on a free transfer, according to reports. daily telegraph Gareth Southgate will spend the next five days working intensively on England's set-pieces and will also consider whether to bring Kieran Trippier back into his team to improve their delivery for the last-16 tie. British and Irish Lions players will be left to decide for themselves whether to take a knee or not during their tour of South Africa. daily record Steven Gerrard could make an audacious bid to bring Billy Gilmour back to Ibrox next season if Chelsea agree to let the Scotland youngster leave Stamford Bridge on loan. Celtic kid Armstrong Okoflex is set to seal a move to West Ham, according to a report. scottish sun Porto will step up their efforts to land Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos next week. Ange Postecoglou jetted in on Wednesday to start work as Celtic boss - as the Hoops stepped up their bid for £5m defender Mario Vuskovic. the times Manchester United are expected to complete a deal for Jadon Sancho next week. daily express Manchester United initially thought Raphael Varane wouldn't be an attainable transfer target, reports say, however, that stance has now changed with the Red Devils determined to sign the Real Madrid star. Arsenal youngster Nikolaj Moller is being targeted by several European teams who are keen on signing the striker on a season-long loan, according to reports. daily star A football club has been left in disbelief after their pitch was stolen by brazen thieves overnight. Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 33, has yet to make a decision over whether to stay at Barcelona, with just one week left on his deal at the Spanish club. (Marca) Manchester City would be willing to wait a year to bring in a striker if they were unable to sign England forward Harry Kane, 27, from Tottenham this summer. (ESPN) Tottenham are planning talks with former Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo about taking over as their new boss, having previously ruled the 47-year-old Portuguese out of contention. (Football Insider) Everton playmaker James Rodriguez's representatives have offered him to Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, AC Milan and Napoli as the 29-year-old Colombia international appears ready to leave the Goodison Park club. (Mail) Real Madrid are set to challenge Arsenal for the signature of Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak after the 21-year-old Swede's impressive performances at Euro 2020. (AS - in Spanish) Bayern Munich centre-back Niklas Sule, 25, who has been a target for Chelsea, is in line to extend his contract with the German club. (Sport Bild, via Sun) Paris St-Germain have made contact with 35-year-old Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos, whose contract with Real Madrid runs out at the end of this month. (Goal) PSG have agreed a deal with Inter Milan to sign 22-year-old Morocco wing-back Achraf Hakimi from the Serie A side for £59.8m, including bonuses. (ESPN) Wolves are interested in taking Scotland international Billy Gilmour, 20, on a season-long loan from Chelsea. (Football Insider) English left-back Ryan Bertrand, 31, is set to join Leicester City on a free transfer at the start of July following the end of his contract with Southampton. (Goal) Premier League newcomers Brentford are close to signing 23-year-old Nigeria midfielder Frank Onyeka from Danish sister club FC Midtjylland. (Sky Sports) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has been impressed by Aston Villa and Scotland midfielder John McGinn, but it would take an offer in the region of £45m-50m to lure the 26-year-old away from Villa Park. (The Athletic - subscription required) Arsenal are confident of tying 20-year-old English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe down to a new long-term contract despite interest from Aston Villa. (Football London) Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe is expected to leave the club on loan this summer, with Premier League and overseas clubs interested in the 23-year-old English defender. (Manchester Evening News)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 25th June 2021 the sun Jack Grealish's camp believe they have got the green light for him to leave Aston Villa - paving the way for a £100m move to Manchester City. Wayne Rooney will consider quitting as Derby manager if the club are relegated to League One. France suffered a double injury scare on Thursday when wingers Thomas Lemar and Marcus Thuram both hobbled out of training. Georginio Wijnaldum is ready to lead Holland off the pitch if they suffer racist abuse in Budapest. Graham Potter has emerged as the latest front-runner to be the new Tottenham manager. Rafa Benitez is expected to be named as Everton's new boss by Monday at the latest. Raheem Sterling says winning the Euros with England would top anything he has achieved with Manchester City. the guardian Lucien Favre has decided against taking up Crystal Palace's offer of a three-year contract to replace Roy Hodgson as manager after a last-minute decision that he would like to take a longer break from football. Georginio Wijnaldum will wear a captain's armband bearing the words "One Love" and a rainbow motif for the Netherlands' last-16 Euro 2020 tie against the Czech Republic in Budapest on Sunday, and has said the team could walk off if abused as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kylian Mbappe allegedly were in group games at Puskas Arena. daily mail Liverpool will ask bidding teams to stump up £15m for defender Nat Phillips this summer, should he ask to leave, with Brighton and Burnley retaining an interest. Neco Williams can leave Liverpool for £10m this summer and is expected to request a transfer when he returns from Euro 2020 with Wales, with Aston Villa, Leeds and Southampton linked with a move for the full-back. England will be backed by almost the whole of the crowd when they play Germany in their last-16 match at Wembley on Tuesday. Gennaro Gattuso found Tottenham to be in a bit of a 'mess' before negotiations between himself and the club broke down, according to Lorenzo Insigne. Euro 2020 organisers will stop placing bottles of alcohol-free Heineken in front of Muslim players after Paul Pogba removed the tournament sponsor's drink last week. The EFL has extended its partnership with Carabao, which will see the Thai drinks firm continue to support the league cup until 2024 in a deal now worth £42m. England fans are devastated after UEFA unexpectedly put tickets for the game with Germany on open sale, and there are concerns touts have cashed in. Manchester City are to mark the anniversary of the death of Marc-Vivien Foe by supplying 26 defibrillators to local clubs. England are facing a fight to prevent another highly-rated coach from leaving with Arsenal targeting Under 18s boss Kevin Betsy. Francesco Totti has declared new Roma manager Jose Mourinho as 'the best coach in the world'. Kalvin Phillips' man-of-the-match display for England in their Euro 2020 opener last week saw a huge 120 per cent increase in grassroots participation across Yorkshire. daily telegraph Gareth Southgate will consider whether or not to revert to a back three and match up against Germany in England's European Championship last-16 tie next week, which would leave Jack Grealish sweating on his starting place. Fans attending England's European Championship showdown with Germany have been threatened with a ban if they take part in any "discriminatory or disrespectful" chanting during the game amid concerns over the song 'Ten German Bombers'. England players started preparation for next week's blockbuster Euro clash against Germany with a surprise live concert from Ed Sheeran at their St George's Park headquarters. Young players have been left "devastated" by Arsenal's decision to close down their Women's Player Development Programme (PDP) for girls aged seven to 15. daily star Anthony Elanga is set to hold talks with Manchester United chiefs over his plans for next season - with the potential arrival of Jadon Sancho likely to reduce his chances of first-team football. Arsenal have reportedly launched an offer to sign in-demand Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli this summer, while Martin Odegaard has confirmed he will not be returning to the Emirates next season. the times Lionel Messi is set to sign a new deal with Barcelona - less than a year after he said he would be likely to leave the club this summer. daily record Hajduk Split are set to hold out for an auction over Celtic target Mario Vuskovic. The prospect of Rangers and Celtic Colts joining the SPFL for the season after next will be discussed at a key league reconstruction meeting on Friday. scottish sun Scotland sensation Billy Gilmour won't be heading back to Rangers - because Chelsea want him to stay in the English Premier League. Celtic are eyeing £3.5m-rated Ecuador wonderkid Piero Hincapie - ahead of his weekend showdown with Neymar. Ryan Gauld will decide this week whether to accept a £41,000-per-week deal to move to MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps. daily express Arsenal are set to offload Lucas Torreira this summer but for a significant loss on the money they spent on him from Sampdoria in 2018. Ryan Mason has been put on standby by managerless Tottenham to take charge of pre-season training. the independent Ali Daei has congratulated Cristiano Ronaldo for equalling his long-standing all-time international goals record. Arsenal are in advanced talks with Brighton over a deal for England defender Ben White, 23, that could be worth in excess of £50m. (Sky Sports) Liverpool could bid for French superstar Kylian Mbappe as the 22-year-old forward has told Paris St-Germain he wants to leave the club this summer. (Star) Aston Villa are confident they can fend off interest from Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United to keep a hold of England midfielder Jack Grealish, 25. (Athletic, subscription required) Grealish's representatives, however, believe they have got the go-ahead for him to leave Villa, which could see him make a £100m move to Manchester City. (Sun) Dean Smith's side also have no interest in selling Scotland midfielder John McGinn this summer, with Liverpool believed to be considering a bid for the 26-year-old. (Express and Star) Liverpool are monitoring Portugal and Lille midfielder Renato Sanches as a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum. The 23-year-old helped the French side win the Ligue 1 title last season. (HITC) Liverpool have begun talks with PSV Eindhoven about a deal for 22-year-old Dutch forward Donyell Malen, who is expected to cost about £34m. (Sky Sport Germany, via Express) Chelsea are the most likely side to land Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, 22. The Frenchman has been attracting interest from Manchester United, but now it seems the west Londoners are at the front of the queue. (ABC Sevilla, in Spanish) Brighton, Burnley, West Ham and newly promoted Norwich City have all been linked with Barcelona's 30-year-old Denmark forward Martin Braithwaite. (Sport - in Spanish) French defender William Saliba, 20, is again poised to leave Arsenal on loan and has attracted a number of suitors across Europe, including Nice where he had a spell last season. Newcastle United, Southampton, French clubs Rennes, Marseille, Lille, German side Bayer Leverkusen as well as two unnamed clubs in Italy are also said to be interested. (Footmercato - in French) West Ham have tabled a £17m offer for Fiorentina's 23-year-old defender Nikola Milenkovic, but the bid is a long way short of what the Serie A club want for the Serbia international. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has made Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga his primary target this summer. The 18-year-old only has one year left on his current deal, and Arteta is willing to let four players go in order to pay for the Frenchman. (Express) Burnley are set to make a bid for Werder Bremen's Czech Republic international goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka, 29. (Bild - in German) Leeds United could make a move for Blackburn Rovers' 22-year-old forward Ben Brereton following his impressive performances for Chile at the Copa America. (RedGol, via Mail) Newcastle are interested in signing Southampton midfielder Mario Lemina this summer, having scouted the 27-year-old Gabon international during his loan spell at Fulham last season. (Chronicle) Roma remain in talks with Arsenal over a deal for Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 28, with the main sticking point being the amount of performance- and appearance-related bonuses that are included in the deal. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Rafael Benitez remains the frontrunner for the Everton job, with the former Liverpool boss holding further talks with the Toffees over succeeding Carlo Ancelotti. (Liverpool Echo) Crystal Palace turned to former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre in their pursuit of a new manager after baulking at Steve Cooper's £3m release clause at Swansea. (90min) However, Favre is having second thoughts about taking the job at Selhurst Park because of concerns over the club's transfer budget. (Mail) Arsenal are readying an offer for Italy and Sassuolo midfielder Manuel Locatelli, but Juventus may have already agreed personal terms with the 23-year-old. (Star) Newcastle United's 21-year-old English midfielder Matty Longstaff is wanted by Norwich City, Middlesbrough and West Brom, as well as Belgian side Anderlecht. (Chronicle) Barcelona are open to swapping 32-year-old left-back Jordi Alba for Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni, 22, but the Spain international will not contemplate making a move in the summer. (ESPN) West Ham remain interested in Jesse Lingard but may have to wait until Manchester United's pursuit of Borussia Dortmund and England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, is resolved before making a move for the 28-year-old England forward. (Standard)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 26th June 2021 daily express Manchester United could inadvertently be about to stop Chelsea from signing Erling Haaland this summer if they secure Jadon Sancho's signature as Borussia Dortmund don't intend to sell their two best players in one window. Manchester United are said to be rivalling Ajax for the signing of 19-year-old wonderkid Kamaldeen Sulemana. Ryan Mason has been put on standby by managerless Tottenham to take charge of pre-season training. Real Madrid have ruled out signing their former midfielder James Rodriguez from Everton. Granit Xhaka is set to join Serie A side Roma this summer as Jose Mourinho assembles his squad for the new Serie A season. the sun Manchester City target Jack Grealish has given a clear hint his future lies away from Aston Villa after revealing he's desperate to win the Champions League. Brighton are playing hardball with Arsenal over Ben White and demanding £50m plus add-ons. Arsenal have reportedly made Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga their number one transfer target this summer. Liverpool have reportedly begun talks with PSV star and former Arsenal youngster Donyell Malen. Crystal Palace are reviving interest in Steve Cooper after their hunt for a manager took another twist. Manchester United are said to have had a £50m bid rejected for Raphael Varane as the defender wants to complete a move to Old Trafford. the guardian Tottenham have stepped up talks with Nuno Espírito Santo over their manager's job in a move driven by Fabio Paratici, the managing director of football. Tottenham want to sign at least one central defender and have included Sevilla's Jules Kounde among their targets. daily mail The FA intends to offer England manager Gareth Southgate a new contract that would extend his reign beyond next year's World Cup. The FA have asked Wembley staff to play loud music at kick-off during England's remaining European Championship matches to drown out the boos from some fans when Gareth Southgate's players take the knee. Everton will hold more talks with Rafa Benitez this weekend and could be in a position to finalise his appointment as their new boss early next week. Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tiemoue Bakayoko are among the Chelsea loanees from last season set for a pre-season lifeline under Thomas Tuchel. Kylian Mbappe's brother Ethan has signed a new three-year contract with Paris Saint-Germain. daily star A supercomputer has predicted the outcome of Euro 2020 - and it has England reaching the final but falling to France. Aaron Ramsey will face difficulty in securing a move away from Juventus this summer despite talk of a potential return to Arsenal. Arsenal are well aware of Lucas Torreira's desire to leave the Emirates and head back to Italy this summer, the player's agent has revealed. Arsenal are targeting a £52m transfer for Sporting Lisbon's wonderkid, Tiago Tomas, who has been dubbed the 'new Kaka'. the times The Premier League is downgrading its Covid-19 testing protocols next season, switching from PCR testing to lateral flow testing. Dominic McKay, Celtic's incoming chief executive, expects a "good size crowd" to be permitted to attend the club's first Champions League qualifier, at home to Midtjylland on July 20. scottish sun Celtic have turned down two £10m bids for Kris Ajer this summer after the defender admitted moving on would be the "best solution" for both him and the club. Alfredo Morelos has agreed personal terms ahead of a move to Porto, it's been reported. Rangers-flop Umar Sadiq has been linked with a sensational £30m move to Manchester City. daily record Aberdeen hope to finalise the signing of US international Christian Ramirez next week. Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane wants to join Manchester United this summer, though a stumbling block would be the 28-year-old France international's wages, believed to be as much as £400,000 a week. (Independent) Tottenham could turn to Rangers manager Steven Gerrard if their pursuit of former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo fails. (Evening Standard) Crystal Palace are to revive their interest in Swansea boss Steve Cooper after failing recruit former Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre as Roy Hodgson successor at Selhurst Park. (Sun) Manchester United are closing in on the signing of England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, from Borussia Dortmund - with a deal expected to be confirmed within the next two weeks. (Manchester Evening News) Argentina forward Lionel Messi remains in advanced talks with Barcelona about a new contract but some important details have yet to be agreed, with the 34-year-old's current deal set to expire next week. (Sky Sports) Timo Werner's agent has insisted the German striker, 25, will remain at Chelsea, despite being linked with Real Madrid. (Sport1, via Sun) Manchester United may consider offers for France forward Anthony Martial, 25, and Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, to raise funds for their summer rebuild. (ESPN) Everton have been linked with a move for Roma's English defender Chris Smalling, but the 31-year-old does not want a move to Goodison Park. (Mail) Tottenham want to sign a centre-back this summer, with Sevilla's French defender Jules Kounde, 22, and Lyon's Denmark international Joachim Andersen, 25, among their targets. (Guardian) Rafael Benitez is determined to take charge at Everton despite an expected backlash from some of the club's supporters over the former Liverpool manager's expected appointment. (Football Insider) Benitez will hold further talks with Toffees officials this weekend and his appointment could be confirmed early next week. (Mail) Everton are in talks to sign Argentine goalkeeper Sergio Romero on a free transfer, but face competition from Juventus and Celta Vigo for the 34-year-old former Manchester United keeper's signature. (Athletic) Arsenal are monitoring the progress of 23-year-old Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, who is currently impressing for Portugal at Euro 2020. (90Min) Arsenal's Uruguayan midfielder Lucas Torreira, 25, wants to return to Italy this summer, his agent has confirmed. (TuttoMercatoWeb) Aston Villa are considering a second bid for Arsenal's England Under-21 attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 20, after an initial offer worth £25m was rejected. (Express and Star, Wolverhampton) West Ham and Tottenham are both interested in Fiorentina's Polish goalkeeper Bartlomiej Dragowski, 23. (La Nazione - via Teamtalk) Rangers, Burnley and Crystal Palace are expected to step up in their interest in Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram when the 27-year-old's contract expires next week. (Sheffield Star) Leeds United are unlikely to make a move for Blackburn striker Ben Brereton, 22, who has impressed playing for Chile at the Copa America. (Lancs Live) Leeds are, however, trying to sign Brazilian forward Matheus Cunha, 22, from Hertha Berlin. (UOL)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 27th June 2021 sunday mirror Manchester City could have scuppered their bid to convince Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract by offering England's Euro star as a makeweight for Harry Kane. England's bid to host the World Cup in 2030 has been given a major boost by the European Super League debacle. Sergio Aguero is playing a key role in trying to persuade Lionel Messi to sign a new contract at Barcelona, club president Joan Laporta has revealed. Raheem Sterling is poised to become a global megastar like David Beckham after firing England to Tuesday's Euros clash with Germany. Aston Villa are ready to spend up to £40m to take Tammy Abraham from Chelsea. Barcelona have found themselves in an all too familiar position concerning Philippe Coutinho as they face a challenge to offload him this summer. sunday telegraph Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell have joined England team meetings via Zoom to ensure they are prepared if required for Tuesday's blockbuster Euro last-16 clash against Germany at Wembley. The Champions League-winning former Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez is close to taking over at Everton with the contract now being finalised and an announcement expected in the next week. Mo Farah's coach insists the four-time Olympic champion has not raced for the final time, despite a failure to qualify for the Tokyo Games seemingly signalling the end of his elite career. sunday times Phil Foden is in line for a recall to England's starting line-up as Gareth Southgate considers his options for Tuesday's round-of-16 tie against Germany. The FA hopes to kill off any prospect of reviving the reviled scheme for a breakaway European Super League by blocking English clubs from signing foreign players able to take part in such a competition. the sun on sunday Gareth Southgate has printed out the National Anthem and urged his stars to 'sing with pride'. England fans are set to scoop up 17,000 extra *tickets as Germans were forced to stay away from Tuesday's Wembley clash. Graham Potter does not wish to leave Brighton for Tottenham in a hurry - and would cost £15m if he did. Tottenham have set up a £15m swoop for Bologna's Japanese star Takehiro Tomiyasu. Jesse Lingard has revealed the key to his recent success was changing to a plant-based diet. Leicester are ready to meet the asking price for Dundee United's teenage defender Kerr Smith. Newcastle are reportedly in a nine-club transfer tussle to sign Ecuador star Piero Hincapie. West Brom's new boss Valerien Ismael plans to land centre-half Kean Bryan from relegated rivals Sheffield United. daily star sunday Jadon Sancho will pocket £250,000-a-week when his long-awaited move to Manchester United is finally sealed - despite playing a reduced role at Euro 2020. Real Madrid are reportedly lining up a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana as Raphael Varane edges closer to joining Manchester United. Tottenham dropped their interest in appointing Graham Potter as their new manager this summer because of Brighton's massive demands over a compensation package. West Ham target Jesse Lingard is to be offered a new three-year deal by Manchester United. Manchester City have added Chelsea's Reece James to their already hefty transfer wish-list this summer. Liverpool are one of three potential options for Philippe Coutinho as he seeks a move away from Barcelona this summer, according to reports in Spain. mail on sunday Manchester United stars Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek may be at risk of the axe this summer with the club admitting 'every player has a realistic valuation', according to reports. Ajax continue to explore the possibility of signing Steven Bergwijn this summer but Tottenham are reluctant to sell the winger. Aston Villa are reportedly set to offer a second bid in their ambitious move for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe. Wigan Athletic have beaten off rivals to the signature of former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Amos. Leeds are amongst a host of clubs reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Junior Firpo. Ousmane Dembele has no intention of signing a new contract at Barcelona - and the serious injury he has suffered at Euro 2020 has increased the probability of the player leaving on a free at the end of next season. Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland has denied reports from Greece that he splashed €500,000 at a restaurant and left a €30,000 tip for the staff while on holiday on the Greek island of Mykonos. Barnsley are poised to appoint Austrian Markus Schopp as their new manager. Scottish Champions Rangers have expressed an interest in Northampton prospect Caleb Chukwuemeka. SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY Callum McGregor looks set to become Celtic's new captain. Celtic have been handed a huge boost in their bid to sign Croatian kid Mario Vuskovic. Rangers have warned Porto are miles away from agreeing a transfer fee for striker Alfredo Morelos. daily record New Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou is refusing to give up on keeping Odsonne Edouard at Celtic. Celtic flop Boli Bolingoli is wanted by Turkish Super League new boys Altay SK as they search for a marquee signing. Liverpool have enquired about the availability of Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, who has also been linked with a move to Real Madrid. Mbappe's contract at PSG is set to expire in 2022. (Marca) Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku has all but ruled out a Premier League return - with the 28-year-old Belgium striker has instead been tipped to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Bayern Munich. (Mirror Online) Tottenham are in talks to sign 22-year-old Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu from Bologna, with a deal likely to cost around £15m. (Mail on Sunday) Real Madrid are also lining up a move for Leicester City's French defender Wesley Fofana, 20, with fellow Frenchman Raphael Varane, 28, closer to joining Manchester United. (Fichajes, via Star Online) Jadon Sancho will earn £250,000-a-week if he completes a move to Manchester United, more than double what the England winger, 21, currently gets at Borussia Dortmund. (Star Sunday) Manchester City's hopes of convincing England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, to sign a new deal have been hurt by the club's move of offering him up as a makeweight in a potential deal for Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 27. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester United are considering a move for Rennes' France Under-21 midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, who has also been linked with Arsenal, Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Mail on Sunday) Dortmund have identified PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, 22, as their first choice to replace Sancho. (Sunday Mirror) Manchester City have added Chelsea and England wing-back Reece James to their "wish list" with boss Pep Guardiola said to be an admirer of the 21-year-old. (The Athletic - subscription required) Barcelona playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 29, dreams of a return to Liverpool, but the Reds do not have any plans to bring the Brazilian back to Anfield. Another option for Coutinho is either Inter Milan or Leicester, who are managed by his former Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, but the Foxes are only interested in a season-long loan deal. (Sport - in Spanish) Aston Villa are prepared to test Chelsea's resolve with a £40m bid for 23-year-old England striker Tammy Abraham, who scored 26 goals in 40 games during a loan spell at Villa Park during the 2018-19 season. (Sunday Mirror) Red Bull Salzburg's Zambian striker Patson Daka, 22, says he has decided to join Leicester City after scoring 34 goals in all competitions in the 2020-21 season. (Krone - in German) Ajax are interested in signing Tottenham Hotspur winger Steven Bergwijn, but the Premier League club are reluctant to sell the 23-year-old Dutchman, who joined Spurs from PSV Eindhoven in January 2020. (Mail Online) Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti wants the Spanish club to make a move for Manchester United and Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot, 22, who spent the 2020-21 season on loan at AC Milan. (Correio de Manha via Sport Witness) AC Milan are interested in signing three Chelsea players with Moroccan winger Hakim Ziyech, 28, and French duo Olivier Giroud, 34, and Tiemoue Bakayoko, 26, all being considered. Bakayoko spent the 2018-19 season on loan at the Rossoneri. (Gianluca di Marzio via Sempre Milan) Leeds United, West Ham and Southampton are all credited with an interest in Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo, 24, with the Spaniard keen to leave the Camp Nou this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) And Barcelona will target Chelsea's [Irrelevant point], 30, if Firpo were to leave, although Inter Milan are also monitoring the Spainish left-back's situation at Stamford Bridge. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Burnley will listen to offers for English centre-back James Tarkowski, 28, who has been linked with a move to West Ham. (Football Insider)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 28th June 2021 daily mail Manchester United have made contact with Rennes over midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and further talks are planned with his representatives this week. Gareth Southgate will check on Mason Mount's mental well-being before deciding whether his key midfielder can start Tuesday's knock-out clash against Germany. Chelsea are used to sending young players out on loan to gain experience but they have taken that policy a step further and extended it to their coaching staff. David Moyes' influence at West Ham is growing ever stronger as his son David Moyes Jr is now working with his dad at the London Stadium. Gareth Southgate will instruct his players to keep complete control ahead of any potential nerve-jangling penalty shoot-out against Germany with goalkeeper Jordan Pickford being backed as one of England's early takers. Barcelona legend Samuel Eto'o feels his old side should look to sign Sergio Ramos after his time at the Bernabeu came to an end earlier this month. the sun Leicester centre-back Wesley Fofana has emerged as a target for Real Madrid to replace Raphael Varane should Manchester United sign the Frenchman. Jude Bellingham will have his contract at Borussia Dortmund extended by a further two years until 2025 on his 18th birthday on Tuesday. Brighton's Graham Potter is the ninth manager to turn down the Tottenham head coach job with Nuno Espirito Santo now in the frame. Brentford are set to swoop for Nottingham Forest centre-half Joe Worrall - after missing out on Manchester City's Taylor Harwood-Bellis. England's footballers have been subjected to more than 2,000 abusive posts during their matches at Euro 2020, a shocking new report has revealed. Newcastle United are reportedly in a nine-club transfer tussle to sign Ecuador star Piero Hincapie. daily mirror Manchester City could have scuppered their bid to convince Raheem Sterling to sign a new contract by offering England's Euro star as a makeweight for Harry Kane. Jurgen Klopp insists it "would be crazy" to write off Germany ahead of their last-16 clash with England at Wembley. PSV Eindhoven boss Roger Schmidt has conceded that Liverpool target Donyell Malen is set to leave this summer. Ben White has broken his silence on the transfer rumours surrounding him and Arsenal, insisting that "you cannot believe" everything that is heard. Gareth Bale has been slammed for not working hard enough for Wales during their Euro 2020 loss to Denmark. the times Luke Dowling, the former West Bromwich Albion sporting director, attempted to negotiate a £25m sale of Matheis Pereira that would have broken FIFA regulations, avoided tax in China and possibly the UK, and enabled the English club's Chinese majority shareholder and owner to keep some of the proceeds of the sale. The third wave of Covid-19 in South Africa is reaching such a crisis point that the British & Irish Lions are considering making changes to the tour schedule and may move the entire three-Test series to Cape Town. daily star Jadon Sancho will pocket £250,000-a-week when his long-awaited move to Manchester United is finally sealed - despite playing a reduced role at Euro 2020. daily record Sheffield United star George Baldock is back on the transfer radar of Celtic. scottish sun Hibs have knocked back a £2.5m offer from Watford for Josh Doig. Former Aberdeen star Shay Logan was nicked by cops and accused of money laundering. England midfielder Jude Bellingham is set to sign a new two-year extension to his deal with Borussia Dortmund on Tuesday, his 18th birthday. (Sun) Manchester City may turn their attention to Barcelona and France forward Antoine Griezmann, 30, as an alternative to 27-year-old Tottenham striker Harry Kane. (Fichajes, in Spanish) Manchester United have offered Jesse Lingard a new three-year deal as the England midfielder, 28, attracts interest from West Ham. (Mirror) Liverpool are "definitely interested" in signing Bayern Munich and France forward Kingsley Coman and are in contact with the 25-year-old's management. (Sport 1 via Metro) Inter Milan have contacted Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin's agents with the Italian club targeting the 26-year-old Spain international as a replacement for Achraf Hakimi. (Gianluca di Marzio, in Italian) Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka has all but confirmed his exit from the Premier League club to AS Roma during a Euro 2020 press conference. (90 min) Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, still hopes he has a future at Juventus and is not trying to move away from Turin. (Sky Sports) Manchester United are meeting with the agents of Rennes' 18-year-old French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga next week to thrash out a deal. (RMC, via Mirror) West Ham midfielder Felipe Anderson could be on his way back to Lazio after the club opened talks to re-sign the Brazilian 28-year-old. (Mail) Borussia Dortmund will target PSV Eindhoven's English forward Noni Madueke, 19, as a replacement for Jadon Sancho, who is expected to join Manchester United in a £77m deal. (Ruhr Nachrichten, in German) PSV Eindhoven manager Roger Schmidt admits that Dutch forward Donyell Malen is set to leave the club this summer. Liverpool are among the clubs interested in the 22-year-old. (NOS - in Dutch) Southampton are close to completing the signing of Brest's French defender Romain Perraud, 23, and are also interested in Blackburn Rovers striker Adam Armstrong, 24. (Athletic, subscription required) Two years after turning Arsenal down, Leicester and Belgium midfielder Dennis Praet, 27, could sign for them this summer. (Express) Brighton and England defender Ben White, 23, says he does not know what is "true" when it comes to the rumour he is moving to Arsenal for £50m. (TalkSport) Arsenal have registered interest in Lille and Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches and have asked the French club to keep them up to date with any developments surrounding the 23-year-old. (90 min) Liverpool have rejected a bid from Swiss club FC Basel for 21-year-old Canadian forward Liam Millar and want in excess of £1m for the striker. (Goal) Spain midfielder Marcos Llorente says he is happy at Atletico Madrid and the 26-year-old intends to stay at the Spanish club this summer. (AS, in Spanish) Manchester United have had an informal offer for Sevilla and France centre-back Jules Kounde, 22, rejected by the La Liga side. (Express) Newly-promoted Premiership side Brentford are set to sign 24-year-old English defender Joe Worrall from Nottingham Forest following their failure to secure Manchester City's Taylor Harwood-Bellis. (Sun) Rangers' Scotland Under-19 midfielder Ciaran Dickson, 19, is set to join Burnley. (Sun) Fulham manager Scott Parker, 40, will leave his role in the next 48 hours to take charge of Bournemouth, with current Cherries boss Jonathan Woodgate, 41, told his contract will not be renewed at the end of the month. (Sky Sports)

 

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Gareth Southgate will check on Mason Mount's mental well-being before deciding whether his key midfielder can start Tuesday's knock-out clash against Germany.

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 29th June 2021 daily mirror Jurgen Klopp has made an 'express request' for Liverpool to sign Porto midfielder Otavio this summer. Joao Felix is set to undergo surgery on his right ankle after a recurring injury hampered his impact during Portugal's exit to Belgium at Euro 2020. LA Galaxy have joined the race for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale along with four other clubs. the sun Germany have been hit by a major fitness scare which has left Joachim Low fearing he will be without three of his key players to face England. Gareth Bale will return to Real Madrid for the final year of his £650,000-per-week contract. Sergio Ramos has reportedly received transfer offers from Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich. Miralem Pjanic is reportedly attracting interest from Chelsea, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain ahead of a Barcelona fire sale. Marko Arnautovic has agreed to rip up his Shanghai SIPG contract and join Bologna on a free transfer, reports say. daily telegraph Jamaica want Mason Greenwood as their latest Premier League player to switch nationalities and help them reach the World Cup next year. Lewis Hamilton is on course to rubber-stamp his next contract with Mercedes before the summer break. daily mail England are ready to rip up their Euro 2020 winning formula by deploying a three-man defence against Germany. Aston Villa will not drop their pursuit of Emile Smith Rowe despite having another bid rejected by Arsenal. Newcastle United face competition from French champions Lille for Arsenal defender William Saliba. Gareth Bale's agent Jonathan Barnett has confirmed Bale won't play at Tottenham for a second season, with the Welshman set to see out the year he has left on his contract at Real Madrid. Leeds United have held talks with Barcelona over a £12.8m deal for left-back Junior Firpo. France boss Didier Deschamps insists he takes full responsibility after his side were dumped out of Euro 2020 at the last-16 stage by Switzerland. Only 1,500 Germany fans will be inside Wembley on Tuesday night, with England set to enjoy overwhelming home support. Inter Milan forward Martin Satriano is emerging as a target for Premier League sides Tottenham, Arsenal, West Ham and Everton. The Rugby Football League are braced for the financial calamity of being forced to postpone this year's World Cup in England amid fears that Australia and New Zealand are preparing to withdraw from the competition. daily express Gareth Southgate insists the fans will decide whether he commits to being England manager beyond the next World Cup. daily record Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou is considering a move for Manchester City's Ko Itakura. Rotherham have bid £200,000 for St Johnstone's double cup-winning goal hero Shaun Rooney. Porto have identified an alternative target as their chase for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos continues, according to a Portuguese report. scottish sun Rangers have agreed to send Glenn Middleton back on loan to St Johnstone next season, while Josh McPake will join Morecambe. the times Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard have been rated as 50-50 to be fit for Belgium's Euro 2020 quarter-final with Italy on Friday night. Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 35, is assessing approaches he has received from Manchester City, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich before taking a decision on his future. (ESPN) Tottenham Hotspur do not have an option to extend Wales forward Gareth Bale's loan with them for a second season and the 31-year-old is expected to return to parent club Real Madrid, where he has 12 months left on his contract. (Evening Standard) Rennes say they have had no offer for French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, despite the 18-year-old being linked to Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (Metro) Roma are close to agreeing a deal to sign Portugal keeper Rui Patricio, 33, from Wolves. (Sky Sports) Chelsea are considering a move for Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic, but would face competition from Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain for the 31-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international. (Sun) Arsenal are interested in signing Portugal U21 left-back Nuno Tavares, 21, from Benfica. (Sky Sports) AC Milan have been offered the chance to sign Everton's Colombian forward James Rodriguez, 29, and Barcelona's 29-year-old Brazilian attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Newcastle will rival French champions Lille in a bid to sign 20-year-old French defender William Saliba on loan from Arsenal. (Mail) Chelsea are determined to hold on to [Irrelevant point] this summer despite Barcelona and Inter Milan expressing an interest in the 30-year-old Spain defender. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Arsenal are keen on Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti, but AC Milan, Fiorentina, Napoli and Roma are also looking at the 27-year-old. (Tuttosport, via 90Min) Inter Milan's Uruguayan forward Martin Satriano, 20, is attracting interest from Arsenal, Everton, Tottenham. (Mail) Leicester City are one of a number of clubs interested in a summer move for 26-year-old Italy forward Domenico Berardi, who plays for Sassuolo. (Gazzetta Dello Sport, via Leicester Mercury) Norwich City are closing in on the loan signing of Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, 20, from Chelsea. (Sky Sports) Liverpool could sign Porto's Brazilian attacking midfielder Otavio, 26, before Wednesday's deadline for his £34m release clause. (Star) Aston Villa and Norwich are both trying to sign 18-year-old English keeper Matthew Cox from League One side AFC Wimbledon. (Football Insider) Barcelona are considering offering 29-year-old Spain defender Sergi Roberto, whose current deal runs out in 2022, a two-year contract. (Marca) West Ham United could appoint Alan Irvine, who was assistant to Hammers boss David Moyes, as the club's director of football. (Football Insider) Barnsley are in talks with TSV Hartberg boss Markus Schopp about the Austrian becoming their new manager following the departure of Valerien Ismael to West Bromwich Albion. (Sky Sports) Jamaica want Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood, 19, to switch his international allegiance from England. Players under 21 who have not played three competitive games for a country are able to make such a change. (Telegraph - subscription required)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 30th June 2021 daily telegraph Aston Villa are very hopeful that Jack Grealish will sign a new contract at the club this summer which will end any discussion of a move away for the England international in the near future. Newly-promoted Leicester City Women are set to sign England and Manchester United's Abbie McManus. daily mirror Leicester are closing in on a £45m double swoop for Boubakary Soumare and Patson Daka as they target "winners". Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes will reportedly meet with Juventus in the coming days to thrash out the Portugal star's future. Manchester United have begun installing 1,500 rail seats at Old Trafford ahead of a trial for the upcoming season. Manchester United will soon be able to get on with some of their most important summer transfer business after France's shock exit from Euro 2020. Kai Havertz has admitted he is disappointed with the manner of Germany's loss to England but insisted he is already eyeing the next challenge. the guardian English expatriates will be called upon to roar Gareth Southgate's side to success in their Euro 2020 quarter-final against Ukraine on Saturday after Covid restrictions stopped domestic fans from travelling to Rome. The British & Irish Lions have arrived safely in South Africa but uncertainty still hangs over their tour itinerary, with rising Covid-19 infection rates in the province of Gauteng prompting increasing concern. daily mail Arsenal are in talks with Benfica over a £6m deal for left-back Nuno Tavares and have made an improved bid for Anderlecht's Albert Sambi Lokonga. Newcastle United's move for Southampton's Mario Lemina has hit an impasse over his age. Fabrice Muamba will sit down with Christian Eriksen "when the time is right" after being put in touch with the Denmark midfielder by Tottenham's medical team. Josh King has accused Carlo Ancelotti of lying to persuade him to join Everton. Wales international full-back Connor Roberts is a target for Burnley. The mother of French midfielder Adrien Rabiot was reportedly involved in a heated exchange with the family members of her son's team-mates in the aftermath of their Euro 2020 defeat by Switzerland. Thomas Partey will take the No 5 shirt at Arsenal for his second season at the club. daily record Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos posted a video of his highlights with the club - and immediately set fans off wondering if it was meant as a goodbye. Rotherham are set to up their bid closer to £300,000 to land St Johnstone star Shaun Rooney. Rangers are said to be preparing a bid worth £2.6m for Colombian rising star Santiago Moreno. Olivier Ntcham to AEK could be back on amid a report the Greek side are poised to make Celtic an offer. Rangers starlet Kai Kennedy is a loan target for Championship rivals Partick Thistle and Dunfermline. scottish sun Ex-Hibs 'keeper Ofir Marciano is set for a shock move to Dutch giants Feyenoord. Callum Davidson is fighting to keep together his double-winning defence as English clubs eye Jason Kerr, Jamie McCart and Shaun Rooney. daily express Bayern Munich have slapped a lucrative price tag on winger Kingsley Coman, who has recently emerged as a target for Liverpool and Manchester United, according to reports. Emile Smith Rowe has a "verbal agreement" to sign a new contract at Arsenal, according to reports. daily star Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to take Manchester United star Edinson Cavani to Roma this summer, with an agreement supposedly in place. Transfer headlines Kane: No contact with Spurs over future Harry Kane says he has had no contact with Tottenham regarding his future during Euro 2020 as he focuses on peaking in time to help England win the tournament. Transfer Centre LIVE! Jose wants Cavani, Ronaldo future All the news and transfer rumours as Jose Mourinho reportedly wants to take Edinson Cavani to Roma and Cristiano Ronaldo's future at Juventus is set to be discussed. Fernandinho has signed a one-year deal to remain at Manchester City until the end of the 2021/22 season. Roma are close to an agreement with Wolves to sign goalkeeper Rui Patricio. Aston Villa are hopeful of tying captain Jack Grealish, 25, down to a new £150,000-a-week deal amid interest from Premier League champions Manchester City in the England midfielder. (Telegraph - subscription required) Juventus expect striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, to make a decision on his future soon following Portugal's elimination from Euro 2020. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner's contract at the Serie A side runs until 2022. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Manchester United sent a scout to watch France and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 26, as the world champions lost their Euro 2020 last-16 encounter with Switzerland on Monday night. (Star) Juventus have entered the race to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka with Serie A rivals Roma also said to be interested in the 28-year-old Switzerland captain. (Calciomercato - in Italian) English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe has a "verbal agreement" to sign a new contract with Arsenal. Aston Villa have seen at least two offers turned down by the north London side for the 20-year-old, with their first offer of £25m dismissed earlier this month. (Express) Crystal Palace, Southampton and Norwich City are eyeing a deal for Borussia Dortmund's 29-year-old Danish midfielder Thomas Delaney, whose contract with the German side expires in 2022. (Sky Germany - in German) Chelsea are interested in signing 31-year-old Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic this summer, The Bosnian only joined 12 months ago from Juventus but the Spanish side are looking to significantly reduce their wage bill. (Sun) English midfielder Jack Harrison, 24, is expected to complete a permanent move to Leeds United this week having been on loan with them from Manchester City for the past three seasons. (Manchester Evening News) Leeds are also set to complete the signing of Barcelona full-back Junior Firpo, 24, after edging out several Premier League and Serie A clubs to land the former Spain under-21 international. (Goal) Manchester United have turned their attention away from Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, after the Frenchman suffered an injury setback at Euro 2020. (Mirror) Arsenal are expected to submit an official bid for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale, 23, after he returns home from Euro 2020 duty with England. (Sheffield Star) Liverpool are in 'advanced talks' to sign Brazilian midfielder Otavio, 25, from Porto as they continue their search for a replacement for Gini Wijnaldum. (Express) Aston Villa are interested in signing Manchester United centre-back Axel Tuanzebe on loan for the 2021-22 season with the 23-year-old having had two previous loan spells at Villa Park. (Football Insider) Villa also remain keen on Chelsea's England striker Tammy Abraham, 23, whose £40m price-tag will be too expensive for West Ham. (Eurosport) Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is reluctant to pay a fee for players over the age of 27 which has resulted in talks with Southampton over signing Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina, who is 28 in September, hitting a stumbling block. (Mail) Swansea City right-back Connor Roberts has emerged as a target for Burnley, with the 25-year-old Wales international having just one year left on his contract with the Championship side. (Mail)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 1st July 2021 daily telegraph Manchester City will net a £11.2m windfall from Jadon Sancho's sale to Manchester United after their bitter rivals finally agreed a £72.9m deal with Borussia Dortmund for the England winger. Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma for England's European Championship quarter-final against Ukraine, with four players being one yellow card away from a one-match ban. Aston Villa have expressed an interest in Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse and are also monitoring Tottenham's Harry Winks and Norwich's Todd Cantwell. Pep Guardiola wants to promote Belgium teenager Romeo Lavia to his first-team squad following Fernandinho agreeing to stay at Manchester City for next season. Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz is wanted by Jose Mourinho at Roma after the buy-back option held by Manchester City expired. Joachim Low will consider projects to stay in football following his departure as Germany manager after 15 years. daily mail Nuno Tavares is to undergo a medical ahead of confirming his £6.8m transfer from Benfica to Arsenal. Major sports are increasingly optimistic capacity crowds will return to events and stadiums this summer, after the Chief Medical Officer signalled his support for lifting covid restrictions on Freedom Day. Newcastle United are rivalling neighbours Sunderland for highly-rated Wolves defender Dion Sanderson. Former Manchester United, Ajax and Barcelona manager Louis van Gaal is reportedly ready to come out of retirement to be Netherlands boss for the third time. Erling Haaland is expecting to complete a sensational move from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea this summer, according to reports. Footballers from amber list countries have been exempted from quarantine rules in a controversial move aimed at allowing Premier League clubs to play friendlies against sides from abroad. Italy and Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has admitted he is only focused on team glory rather than any shock push for the Ballon d'Or after Lorenzo Insigne threw his name into the hat for the individual accolade. Joan Laporta tried to convince Pep Guardiola to sensationally return as Barcelona manager in the summer of 2022, according to reports. Manchester United are eyeing Leon Goretzka as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba this summer, according to reports. Manchester City will look to discuss a new contract with Raheem Sterling after the European Championship. the times Manchester United are set to announce the £73m signing of Jadon Sancho in the next 48 hours. The Premier League is to come under renewed pressure to fall into line with the rest of football and allow five substitutes next season amid growing concerns about players' workload which has come to a head during Euro 2020. Jordan Henderson and Mason Mount will come under consideration for England's European Championship quarter-final against Ukraine. the sun Arsenal star Ainsley Maitland-Niles was filmed surveying the wreck of his £105,000 car after flipping it on the M25. Mohamed Salah is set to skip the Tokyo Olympics after Liverpool won the club vs country row. Patrick Vieira could return to Arsenal for a selection of young stars to bolster his Crystal Palace squad. Germany have responded to their crushing last-16 defeat to England by launching 'Project Future'. Italian officials plan to introduce checkpoints on roads from neighbouring countries and boost security at airports with direct links to the UK in a bid to catch crafty England fans sneaking in. Duncan Ferguson's son Cameron has joined Newcastle United - after scoring against big rivals Sunderland on trial. daily mirror Arsenal will finally get Mesut Ozil off their books completely as of July 1, when the Gunners will no longer have to subsidise the playmaker's Fenerbahce wages. Aston Villa refuse to be deterred after failing with a fresh £30m bid for Arsenal's Emile Smith Rowe. daily star Juventus are keeping tabs on Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka, should they fail to sign Sassuolo's Manuel Locatelli this summer. daily record Odsonne's Edouard's hopes of securing a path into the Premier League under Brendan Rodgers are in tatters after Leicester splashed out £23m on the next Jamie Vardy. Rangers' commercial director James Bisgrove has promised fans a "transformation" of Ibrox when they're allowed back through the gates. Leigh Griffiths appears to have dropped a hint that his future lies away from Celtic after wiping all mention of the club from his social media. scottish sun Rangers have banked an extra £1m thanks to former academy star Billy Gilmour's stunning success with Chelsea and Scotland. Dundee could try to resurrect a move for former Dundee United hero Nadir Ciftci. daily express Paris Saint-Germain chief Leonardo has reportedly made initial contact with Mino Raiola as he looks to prise Paul Pogba away from Manchester United. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has issued a "keep calm" message regarding the future of Lionel Messi. the independent Oleksandr Zinchenko says Ukraine should be motivated rather than frightened to be facing talent-filled England in the European Championship quarter-finals. Manchester City are planning to hold talks with England forward Raheem Sterling over his future - the 26-year-old has two years left on his contract with the Premier League champions. (Mail) With a deal for Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho having been agreed, West Ham midfielder Declan Rice, 22, Villarreal's 24-year-old defender Pau Torres and Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 27, top Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's wishlist. (Guardian) Sancho will be handed the number seven shirt at Manchester United, currently worn by Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 34. (Metro) Manchester United are also interested in Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, 26, whose contract with the Bundesliga champions is due to expire in 2022. (Bild - in German) However, United and Liverpool are likely to be priced out of a move for French winger Kingsley Coman after Bayern set a £77m asking price for the 25-year-old. (Bild) New Tottenham managing director Fabio Paratici has been told he must pay £51.5m for 26-year-old Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar this summer. (Express) Paris St-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, has told people at the club that, as it stands, he will not sign a contract extension. His current deal has one year to run.(Mail) Meanwhile, PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi has taken over from sporting director Leonardo in talks with Mbappe to try and get him to remain at the Parc de Princes.(L'Equipe - in French) Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich remains confident the Blues can secure the signing of Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, this summer. (Express) Barcelona have called Manchester City repeatedly in an attempt to sell Spaniard Sergi Roberto, 29. The Catalan giants are wary of losing the defender on a free transfer when his contract expires next summer. (Mundo - in Spanish) Portugal Under-21 left-back Nuno Tavares, 21, will have a medical at Arsenal before joining the Gunners for £7m from Benfica. (Goal) Chelsea have made a final offer to sign Manchester United forward Lauren James, 19, the sister of Blues full-back Reece James. (Goal) Arsenal have made a bid for Italy's 23-year-old midfielder Manuel Locatelli, says Sassuolo chief executive Giovanni Carnevali. But they must compete with Juventus for his signature.(Metro) Leicester face competition from AC Milan in the race to sign Sassuolo and Italy winger Domenico Berardi, 26, who has impressed for the Azzurri at Euro 2020. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Newcastle United have made a £1.5m bid for Wolves defender Dion Sanderson as they compete with Sunderland to sign the 21-year-old English player. (Mail) RB Leipzig will let Austrian midfielder Marcel Sabitzer leave the club in a cut-price deal this summer, with Arsenal, AC Milan and Roma all interested in the 27-year-old playmaker. (Bild - in German) Rangers captain James Tavernier is the subject of interest from Manchester United, Brighton, Norwich and Arsenal. 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Friday's Newspapers: 2nd July 2021 daily mail Everton are attempting to gazump Arsenal in the battle to sign England's Ben White from Brighton, with Rafael Benitez making his presence felt quickly following his appointment as manager on Tuesday. Nuno Espirito Santo has been told Tottenham have no intention of selling Harry Kane this summer. England players are in line for lucrative bonuses from their boot deal contracts if they end the country's 55-year wait for a trophy. Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli has admitted he is ready to have further dialogue over a potential European Super League, and that he still holds UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin in high regard. Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has refused to rule out Kevin De Bruyne or Eden Hazard as the clock ticks down to Friday's Euro 2020 quarter-final clash against Italy. Willian has priced himself out of a move to Inter Miami after demanding more than double the wages of top earner Gonzalo Higuain, according to reports. John Obi Mikel has left Stoke City to join Al Kuwait SC despite extending his deal with the Championship outfit just last month. Real Sociedad have confirmed striker Alexander Isak has signed a new deal at the club until June 2026. Celtic have set their sights on a move for Hibernian's in-demand Scotland striker Kevin Nisbet. daily star Man Utd fans are convinced 'Agent Luke Shaw' is the man to persuade England team-mate Declan Rice to swap the London Stadium for Old Trafford after the midfielder's sit-down chat on social media. Veteran defender Sergio Ramos is set to find a new challenge with PSG this summer after leaving Real Madrid - having spent 16 seasons at the club and six of those as captain. PSG forward Kylian Mbappe and Barcelona striker Antoine Griezmann are the latest names to be involved in a bust-up following France's shock shootout exit from Euro 2020 at the hands of Switzerland. Tottenham are weighing up whether to rival Arsenal in the race for £43m-rated Italy star Manuel Locatelli. daily mirror Real Madrid intend to make the negotiation process extremely difficult for Manchester United in their attempts to sign Raphael Varane. Cristiano Ronaldo has topped Instagram's latest rich list - ahead of rivals Lionel Messi and Neymar. daily telegraph Gareth Southgate faces a selection dilemma for England's European Championship quarter-final against Ukraine, with four players being one yellow card away from a one-match ban. England star Declan Rice has put Manchester United and Chelsea on alert after it emerged he has turned down two new contract offers from West Ham United. London Marathon has become embroiled in a discrimination row, after denying a woman the opportunity to defer her 2021 Championship entry due to pregnancy. Sports bodies will be forced to sign up to "detailed and ambitious" diversity action plans under a revamped Code for Sports Governance - but they have been controversially spared minimum targets for getting more ethnic minorities on their boards. Alun Wyn Jones is understood to be optimistic of making a "miracle" recovery from his dislocated shoulder and could yet make a dramatic return to feature in the British and Irish Lions' Test series against South Africa. the sun Manchester United want to sign Dominic Calvert-Lewin this summer. Juventus insist Cristiano Ronaldo has not asked to leave this summer, dealing a blow to Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Real Madrid could be about to throw a spanner in the works of Tottenham's hopes of signing Jules Kounde, according to reports. Didier Deschamps will reportedly continue as France boss despite their shock Euro 2020 exit. Manchester United will reportedly prioritise a new contract for Bruno Fernandes after finally sealing their Jadon Sancho deal. Arsenal are reportedly set to launch their bid to sign Aaron Ramsdale after his involvement in Euro 2020. Philippe Coutinho dreams of rejoining Liverpool - but Jurgen Klopp is showing little interest and Leicester are his main Premier League suitors. Arsenal outcast Matteo Guendouzi is reportedly closing in on a return to France with Marseille set to sign him on the cheap. daily express Liverpool want to sign at least two more players before the transfer window closes, according to reports. daily record Ange Postecoglou has made Osaze Urhoghide his first signing and is now hoping to persuade Aaron Mooy to take a major financial hit to join his Celtic revolution. Dundee are keen to land Conor Hazard back on-loan from Celtic for their Premiership return. Rangers handed Josh McPake a new two-year deal - before sending the winger on loan to Morecambe. scottish sun Leigh Griffiths accepted a wage cut to sign a new one-year deal at Celtic. Dave King warned Celtic they have taken a huge "risk" by appointing Ange Postecoglou. the guardian England fans resident in the UK who had precious tickets for the Euro 2020 quarter-final have seen them cancelled at the request of the Italian government. the times Arsenal have admitted their interest in signing Manuel Locatelli but deny Sassuolo's claim that they have bid for the Italy midfielder. Luis Enrique insists that Spain are serious contenders to win Euro 2020 after claiming that there is no better team left in the tournament. Paris St-Germain are in advanced talks to sign Spain defender Sergio Ramos on a free transfer after the 35-year-old's Real Madrid contract expired. (ESPN) Manchester United are keen to sign a striker and have identified Everton's England forward Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, as the ideal candidate. (Sun) England midfielder Declan Rice, 22, has turned down two contract offers from West Ham and wants to be kept informed of any potential interest from Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City. (Guardian) New Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been told captain Harry Kane, 27, will not be sold without his blessing, although the England striker is expected to reiterate his desire to leave the club this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required) Everton are hoping to beat Arsenal to the £50m signing of Brighton defender Ben White, 23, with the Gunners having already had two bids rejected for the England centre-back. (Mail) Arsenal have confirmed an interest in 23-year-old Italy international Manuel Locatelli but have denied making a bid for the Sassuolo midfielder. (Times - subscription required) Juventus have received no indication from Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, that he wants to leave the club, according to the Serie A side's chief executive, Federico Cherubini. (Goal) Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse, 26, is a target for Aston Villa and the England international could be keen to make the move. (Football Insider) Barcelona hope to finalise the sale of Spanish defender Junior Firpo, 24, to Leeds United in the coming days and also plan to move Miralem Pjanic out on loan, with Tottenham and Juventus interested in the 31-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina midfielder. (Sport) Liverpool are monitoring Brighton's 24-year-old Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma and Ajax and the Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch, 19, as they seek a replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum, who joined PSG this summer. (Liverpool Echo) Tottenham are set to rival Everton in an attempt to sign 28-year-old England defender Conor Coady from Wolves. (Football Insider) Spurs have offered Bologna 15m euros (£12.9m) plus add-ons for Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 22, who has also attracted interest from Manchester United and Atalanta. (Athletic) Arsenal are keen to sell Willian, 32, this summer but the Brazil winger's wage demands are putting off potential bidders. (Football London) Leeds have opened talks with Cagliari over a 30m euro (£25.7m) deal for Uruguay midfielder Nahitan Nandez, 25. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Real Madrid have entered the race to sign Portugal full-back Diogo Dalot from Manchester United. AC Milan are already in talks over a permanent deal for the 22-year-old, who had a loan spell with the Italian club last season. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Former England defender Ryan Bertrand, 31, has agreed a two-year deal with Leicester City after leaving Southampton when his contract expired. (Sky Sports) Barnsley captain Alex Mowatt, 26, is set for a reunion with former Tykes boss Valerien Ismael at West Bromwich Albion after the midfielder turned down the offer of a new contract. (Mirror)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 3rd July 2021 daily express Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba and Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo have been linked with a swap deal this summer as both players' contracts are due to expire at the end of next season. Arsenal are reportedly "desperate to sell" players like Alexandre Lacazette in order to shed wages and implement younger players into Mikel Arteta's squad this summer. Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is set to put as many as eight players up for sale as the Reds plot a major squad overhaul this summer. the times Italy is clamping down on attempts by English fans to enter the Olympic Stadium in Rome for the match against Ukraine. David de Gea is determined to stay at Manchester United despite facing even more competition for his place following the signing of Tom Heaton. Alfredo Morelos's Rangers career could be close to the end as he is reportedly on the brink of a move to Porto which would be worth almost £15m. daily mail Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld has asked to leave the club this summer while new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is interested in Joachim Andersen, who impressed last season on loan at Fulham from Lyon. Real Madrid have given Raphael Varane's agent the green light to hold talks with Manchester United with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer keen to land the defender for a cut-price £43m. Arsenal will launch a surprise £40m bid for Sheffield United goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale after Euro 2020. Brian Kidd is set to leave Manchester City after a glittering 12 years with the Premier League champions. daily star Sergio Ramos has snubbed a £10m deal from Manchester United in favour of joining Paris Saint-Germain instead. Arsenal target Nuno Tavares has been pictured on a plane alongside his agent as the Benfica defender is edging closer to a switch to the Emirates. daily mirror Victor Moses has left Chelsea after nine years for Russian club Spartak Moscow, signing a two-year contract. Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly set to secure a loan move to Marseille, with his London future far from secure. the sun Arsenal have reportedly been linked with a shock late move to snap up free agent Sergio Ramos as his move to Paris Saint-Germain has yet to be confirmed. Tottenham are ready to grant Toby Alderweireld a dream move back to either Belgium or Netherlands - but not for a low fee. Arsenal are keeping a close eye on Sheffield United ace Sander Berge with a view to bolstering their midfield ranks ahead of Granit Xhaka's possible departure. Manchester United have reportedly ended their long-drawn-out pursuit of Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele. Manchester United look set to miss out on target Christoph Baumgartner after he pledged his future to Hoffenheim. daily record Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard's future remains up in the air despite Leicester City pulling the plug on a move for the Frenchman, and Kevin Nisbet could fill his boots after he emerged as a Parkhead target. Former AZ and Rosenborg right back Jonas Svensson could be the man to solve Celtic's right back problems following his release from the Dutch club. scottish sun Alfredo Morelos is close to completing his transfer to Porto and Rangers are set to receive a £10m upfront fee for the striker plus £4m in bonuses, according to media in Portugal. Former Hearts kid and Celtic-linked Aaron Hickey is a shock transfer target for Napoli after their former manager Gianni di Marzia urged the club to buy him from Bologna Arsenal's deal for Brighton centre-back Ben White is all but complete and is expected to be finalised after Euro 2020, despite interest from Everton and Manchester City in the 23-year-old England defender. (Football London) Manchester United have handed Tottenham and Arsenal a boost in the race to sign Sevilla's Jules Kounde by cooling their interest in the 22-year-old France centre-back and focussing on a deal for Real Madrid's Raphael Varane, 28. (Dean Jones via Express) Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's United are considering offering 28-year-old midfielder Paul Pogba as part of a deal to sign his France team-mate Varane. (AS) Arsenal are keeping tabs on former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos and have asked to be kept in the loop regarding the 35-year-old Spain centre-back's talks with Paris St-Germain. (Goal) Ramos rejected a £10m offer from Manchester United after talks with the Red Devils and now looks set to join PSG on a two-year deal. (Mirror) Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 30, is determined to remain at Manchester United despite competition for places at Old Trafford increasing following the return of former England stopper Tom Heaton, 35, after his release from Aston Villa. (Times - subscription required) Manchester United are prepared to pay £26m for Inter Milan's Marcelo Brozovic but could face competition from Barcelona for the 28-year-old Croatia midfielder. (La Repubblica, via Star) New Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants to meet Harry Kane, 27, to discuss the England captain's future with Spurs before the wantaway striker goes on holiday after Euro 2020. (ESPN) Belgium centre-back Toby Alderweireld, 32 has told Tottenham he is looking to leave the club and Spurs are unlikely to stand in his way if they receive a suitable offer. (Athletic - subscription required) Arsenal are closely following Sheffield United's Sander Berge, 23, but the Gunners face competition from Liverpool, Lazio and Napoli for the Norway midfielder's signature. (Sun) Arsenal's 20-year-old defender William Saliba, who has been linked with Newcastle United and Lille, is set to join Marseille on loan. (Athletic - subscription required) Arsenal are close to sealing a deal for Benfica's 21-year-old left-back Nuno Tavares, with the Portugal Under-21 defender flying to England to complete the move. (Sun) Sassuolo are hoping to keep 26-year-old Italy winger Domenico Berardi, a player that club chief executive Giovanni Carnevali has described as a "symbol", amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham. (Radio 24, via Goal) Tottenham have opened negotiations with Bologna over a deal for 22-year-old Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu. (Football London) Manchester United have ended efforts to sign 24-year-old Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele after the France forward was ruled out for up to four months with a leg injury. (Sport - in Spanish) Chelsea are poised to make a move for Wales goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey, 34, who is a free agent after his contract with Crystal Palace expired last month. (Express) Arsenal have offered Reiss Nelson, 21, a new deal with the view of again sending him out on loan, with Olympiakos among the clubs interested in taking the England Under-21 forward, who previously had a spell at Hoffenheim. (Sun) West Ham United are continuing talks with defender Vladimir Coufal, 28, over an improved new deal, but the Czech Republic right-back has so far been disappointed by what he has been offered. (Sky Sports) Leeds United have recommenced their pursuit of England Under-21 winger Noni Madueke, 19, from PSV Eindhoven. (Football Insider) Liverpool's 21-year-old Canadian forward Liam Millar is set to join Basel in a £1.3m move. (Goal) Beijing Guoan's Croatian boss Slaven Bilic, 52, who previously managed West Ham and West Brom in the Premier League, is being linked with the job at Fenerbahce. (Hurriyet, via Sun) Leicester City have ended their pursuit of Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, 23. (Leicester Mercury)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 4th July 2021 daily star sunday Donny van de Beek is wanted by Real Madrid - and Manchester United are willing to let him go. Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund came to a small agreement in February over a transfer for Jadon Sancho. the sun on sunday Brighton boss Graham Potter aims to nab his former players Dan James and Joe Rodon. Burnley manager Sean Dyche is making a shock bid to sign winger Marc Albrighton from Leicester. Italy's Leonardo Spinazzola will be out for up to six months with a ruptured Achilles tendon. Martin Odegaard has said an emotional goodbye to Arsenal after returning to Real Madrid. Mario Balotelli says he would have made everyone take a knee if he was in Italy's Euro 2020 squad. Kevin De Bruyne played the entire Euro 2020 quarter-final with torn ankle ligaments in a major concern to Manchester City. mail on sunday Real Sociedad have failed with a last-minute attempt to hijack Arsenal's swoop for Benfica defender Nuno Tavares. Stewards in the stadium at Denmark's Euro 2020 quarter-final against Czech Republic appear to have confiscated a rainbow flag from spectators. Arsenal duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Gabriel Martinelli have been named in Brazil's squad for the Olympics. England prospect Abdul Abdulmalik is training with Portsmouth but has been left in limbo by Millwall's stance over his future. Arsenal duo Matteo Guendouzi and William Saliba are set to complete loan moves to Marseille, with the former moving permanently after his temporary spell ends, according to reports. Philippe Coutinho has reportedly been offered to AC Milan, with the Rossoneri looking to fill the void left by Hakan Calhanoglu's departure to city rivals Inter last month. Billy McKinlay has returned to West Ham to rejoin manager David Moyes' coaching team, the Premier League club have announced. sunday mirror Arsenal have been sent a warning amid their interest in Sheffield United midfielder Sander Berge. Arsenal and Chelsea have been put on alert by the situation of Sergio Ramos following his Real Madrid departure. Willian's days at Arsenal appear to be numbered with the club reportedly looking to cut their losses as Mikel Arteta does not view him as being a part of their long-term plans. Richarlison has revealed he spent "all day" arguing with his club side Everton over whether he could represent Brazil at this summer's Olympics. sunday express Real Madrid star Raphael Varane has agreed personal terms with Manchester United ahead of a move to Old Trafford, according to reports. Arsenal have eyes on Bayer Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba as an alternative to Ben White if they cannot clinch a deal with Brighton - although the centre-back would actually be more expensive than the Brighton man. sunday mail Crystal Palace are poised to join the race for Celtic star Ryan Christie. Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly considering a move for Liverpool's Ozan Kabak instead of Celtic's Kris Ajer as they look to beef up their defence. Former Rangers and Dundee United defender Bilel Mohsni has moved to the Saudi Arabian second division. SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY Moussa Dembele is set for a return to Atletico Madrid on loan with a view to a permanent move, sparking hopes of a cash windfall for Celtic, according to reports. Rangers star Alfredo Morelos will be granted a well-earned short break after the Copa America, says Steven Gerrard. Liam Kelly looks set to seal a permanent move to Motherwell. Paris St-Germain have offered a contract to 34-year-old Argentina forward Lionel Messi, who is a free agent after his deal at Barcelona expired. However, the La Liga side remain hopeful of tying the six-time Ballon d'Or winner down to a new deal. (AS - in Spanish) Manchester United are willing to let Donny van de Beek leave the club this summer amid interest from Real Madrid, who want to take the 24-year-old Dutch midfielder on loan. (Star) A move away for Van de Beek could pave the way for United to sign Madrid's French centre-back Raphael Varane, 28. (Sun) Liverpool are eyeing a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, 26, with the Spaniard keen on the idea of playing in the Premier League. (La Razon - in Spanish) Arsenal are ready to consider a move for West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 28, if a deal for Sheffield United's Aaron Ramsdale, 23, can't be struck. (Star) Liverpool are also interested in Lille and Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 23, but could face competition from Arsenal were they to pursue the former Bayern Munich player. (Onze Mondial - in French) Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri has informed the club of his desire to re-sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United. The 28-year-old Frenchman, whose contract at Old Trafford will expire in 2022, won two Serie A titles with Juve during Allegri's first stint in charge. (90 Min) Hakim Ziyech is wanted by AC Milan, who view Chelsea's 28-year-old Moroccan playmaker as a more attainable target than Everton's James Rodriguez given the Colombian's wage demands. (Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness) However, Milan have also been offered Brazil attacker Philippe Coutinho by Barcelona, who are keen to remove the former Liverpool star from their wage bill. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Norwegian midfielder Martin Odegaard, 22, has all but confirmed that he will not be returning to Arsenal next season after spending time on loan in London from Real Madrid. (Football London) Burnley manager Sean Dyche is making a bid to sign 31-year-old English winger Marc Albrighton from Leicester.(Sun) Bayer Leverkusen and Czech Republic striker Patrik Schick, who has starred for his country at Euro 2020, is wanted by AC Milan. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian) Inter Milan have opened talks with Denzel Dumfries' agent in the hope of wrapping up a deal for the 25-year-old PSV Eindhoven and Netherlands wing-back. (Calciomercato via Football Italia) Tottenham remain interested in Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21, but the Serbia international is focused on renewing his contract with the Serie A club after scoring 21 goals in 37 league appearances in 2020-21. (Corriere dello Sport via Sport Witness) Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 22, is closing in on a move to Marseille with the Ligue 1 club also expected to complete a deal for Gunners defender William Saliba, 20. (Goal)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 5th July 2021 daily express Tottenham are set to beat Manchester United to the signing of Miralem Pjanic thanks to Fabio Paratici, with Barcelona ready to allow the midfielder to depart. Liverpool have reportedly been offered the opportunity to sign Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, with the Reds hoping to soon find Gini Wijnaldum's replacement. the times William Saliba is close to joining Marseille on loan from Arsenal but the deal will not include an option for the French club to buy the central defender. the sun Newcastle look like they will move out Sweden international right-back Emil Krafth because his first-team chances will probably be limited. Italian police barred 52 fans from entering England's quarter-final game in Rome due to strict Covid rules. England fans want a statue of Gareth Southgate put up in the town where he grew up. Chelsea are reportedly ready to upstage Arsenal by making a last-gasp swoop for Ben White. Liverpool are keeping tabs on Renato Sanches and Lille are open to selling the midfielder, reports suggest. daily mail Real Madrid have interpreted Gareth Bale's vow to keep on playing as reason to expect him back at their Valdebebas training ground for pre-season training in July. Jamie Carragher has revealed he exchanged messages with Harry Maguire to offer his support when the England defender was arrested in Greece last summer. Former Chelsea and Reading chief executive Ron Gourlay is working with West Brom as a consultant on a wide range of areas, including transfers, following the sudden departure of Luke Dowling as sporting director. Bukayo Saka is set to be fit for England's Euro 2020 semi-final against Denmark on Wednesday. Barcelona are reportedly open to accepting an offer of just £21m for Philippe Coutinho, three-and-a-half years after paying £143m for him. Italian FA chiefs have lamented their allocation of barely 100 tickets for Tuesday's Euro 2020 semi-final against Spain. daily star England will be denied a victory parade if they win the European Championships. Cristiano Ronaldo's agent has reportedly asked Juventus to extend the star's current deal until 2023. daily record Norwich City are set to go back in with a renewed £12m bid for Kristoffer Ajer. Spartak Moscow and Krasnodar are both on red alert for a possible summer swoop for Scotland star Kevin Nisbet. Celtic's pursuit of Mario Vuskovic appears to be ramping up after the defender was left out of Hadjuk Split's latest pre-season warm-up. scottish sun Celtic are closing in on a £3.5m deal for Bologna defender Aaron Hickey - with Dutch defender Kenneth Paal also linked with a move to Parkhead. Rangers have re-ignited their interest in midfielder John Lundstram. Barnsley are planning a swoop for St Mirren midfielder Ethan Erhahon. daily mirror Liverpool's pursuit of Porto star Otavio continues to gather pace, with the Brazilian's agent giving the green light for his client to move to Anfield. Dutch referee Danny Makkelie is set to take charge of England's Euro semi-final clash with Denmark on Wednesday night. Manchester United are now drawing up alternatives in case a Raphael Varane transfer falls through. Barcelona are willing to release Bosnia midfielder Miralem Pjanic, 31, and 27-year-old French defender Samuel Umtiti from their contracts as neither player fits into manager Ronald Koeman's plans. (Goal) Pjanic is being linked with a move to Tottenham, who are set to beat long-time admirers Manchester United to his signature. (Express) Chelsea could attempt to upstage London rivals Arsenal with a late bid for Brighton's 23-year-old England defender Ben White. (Transfer Window Podcast, via Sun) Tottenham and Barcelona are interested in Napoli captain Lorenzo Insigne, who has starred for Italy at Euro 2020, with the 30-year-old yet to sign an extension to his contract that runs until 2022. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Barcelona will now accept less for Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho than they paid Liverpool in add-ons when the 29-year-old joined the La Liga side as his value continues to drop. (Mirror) AC Milan are interested in Coutinho, with the club aware he may only move on loan rather than make a permanent switch because of his injury record. (Mail) A summer transfer move for Eduardo Camavinga is seen as "inevitable" after the 18-year-old France midfielder's contract talks with Rennes stalled. The club, however, are yet to receive an offer for teenager. (Le Parisien - in French) Manchester United are planning further talks with Rennes about a move for Camavinga, but the Red Devils face competition from Real Madrid, Paris St-Germain and Bayern Munich. (Mail) Manchester United would consider sending 30-year-old Spain goalkeeper David de Gea out on loan this summer. (Manchester Evening News) Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes is working on extending his contract at Juventus by one year, which would tie the 36-year-old Portugal forward down to the Serie A side until 2023. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Manchester United are preparing to offer 25-year-old England defender Luke Shaw a new deal. (Mail) Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez, 29, faces an uncertain future at Everton following the appointment of Rafael Benitez as Toffees boss. (Liverpool Echo) Tottenham are prepared to let Belgium defender Toby Alderweireld, 32, leave the club in the summer and are looking to sign two centre-backs as part of a defensive overhaul. (Football London) Brighton goalkeeper Mat Ryan, who spent last season on loan at Arsenal, is close to signing for Real Sociedad after an undisclosed fee was agreed for the 29-year-old Australian. (Sky Sports) Former Newcastle defender Steve Howey says the club must sign English midfielder Joe Willock, 21, this summer or risk being priced out of a potential move for the Arsenal player further down the line. (Chronicle) Manchester City's French left-back Benjamin Mendy, 26, is reportedly on Inter Milan's shortlist this summer. (Manchester Evening News) Sevilla and France defender Jules Kounde is an alternative for Manchester United should the Premier League side fail to land the 22-year-old's compatriot Raphael Varane, 28, from Real Madrid. (AS - in Spanish) Barcelona's Spanish left-back Junior Firpo, 24, is close to completing a permanent move to Leeds United. (The Athletic - subscription required)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 6th July 2021 the times Tottenham Hotspur are in talks about signing Jannik Vestergaard after the Southampton centre back entered the final year of his contract. Everton have granted Richarlison his wish to go straight from the Copa America to represent Brazil at the Olympics. Luis Enrique will seek assistance from his trusted psychologist, Joaquin Valdes, as he attempts to calm his players' nerves before Spain's Euro 2020 semi-final against Italy tonight. daily mirror Harry Kane will make a shirt presentation before kick-off to honour stricken Denmark star Christian Eriksen. Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn is "optimistic" about keeping Kingsley Coman despite interest from Liverpool. Rio Ferdinand claims he has sent Raphael Varane a text message to convince him to join Manchester United. Mohamed Salah's Olympic hopes were dashed by Liverpool, who refused to let the striker represent Egypt in Tokyo. Manchester United have reportedly bid for Raphael Varane and are targeting Eduardo Camavinga in a £75m double swoop. A Denmark fan has claimed he had a rainbow flag "pulled out of his hands" by a steward in Baku. daily mail UEFA will be ordered to compensate the three European Super League rebels with tens of millions of pounds if it attempts to impose a Champions League ban in punishment for pursuing the breakaway competition. The Football Association are set to cash in on England's run to the semi-finals of the European Championship, with a new sleeve sponsorship deal for the players' training kit among a host of contracts in the pipeline. Barcelona's financial troubles are so bad that they are currently unable to register any of their summer signings, according to reports in Spain. Harry Kane's Tottenham team-mate Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is giving Denmark inside knowledge on how to stop the England captain. Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly won the race for Sergio Ramos with the 35-year-old defender set for his medical on Tuesday ahead of joining on a free transfer from Real Madrid. daily telegraph Harry Kane has urged England to seize their chance of a lifetime on home soil this week and warned it may never happen again. England's players have been warned not to hug loved ones in the Wembley crowd if they reach the European Championship final. daily star Liverpool are edging closer to their second signing of the summer as Otávio could leave Porto following his agent's comments. daily record Hibs are keen on Hakeem Odoffin after they lost Jackson Irvine to St Pauli. A Rangers fan took a saw to a tree outside Firhill in his quest to see his team's first pre-season friendly. Bruno Alves insists Alfredo Morelos will prove to be worth every penny of his £20m fee if former club Porto smash their transfer record to sign his old Rangers team-mate. scottish sun Celtic could face competition for the signature of Aaron Hickey from Fiorentina. the guardian Roberto Mancini believes it is "very unfair" that the vast majority of the 60,000 spectators expected at Wembley on Tuesday for the Euro 2020 semi‑final between Italy and Spain will not be from the respective countries. the independent New West Brom boss Valerien Ismael admits he expects Sam Johnstone and Matheus Pereira to leave The Hawthorns. the sun Paris Saint-Germain have made contact with Paul Pogba's representatives over a potential blockbuster summer move, according to reports. Luis Enrique insists his three-year pursuit of Aymeric Laporte is finally paying dividends as Spain look to shut out Italy at Wembley this evening. Spanish defender Sergio Ramos, 35, will have a medical in Paris on Tuesday ahead of joining Paris St-Germain as a free agent after his departure from Real Madrid. (ESPN) Manchester United are set to offer £50m for Real Madrid's French defender Raphael Varane, 28, and £25m for Rennes French midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 18, as they continue their summer spending. (Marca via Mail) Bayern Munich chief Oliver Kahn is "optimistic" about keeping French winger Kingsley Coman at the club despite interest from Liverpool in the 25-year-old. (Mirror) Paris St-Germain have offered Lionel Messi a contract to bring the Argentina star to France after his Barcelona deal expired last week. The 34-year-old Nou Camp legend has helped his country into the Copa America semi-finals amid his uncertain club future. (Mail) Tottenham have held talks over a move for Southampton and Denmark defender Jannik Vestergaard, 28. (Mail) Atletico Madrid's French striker Antoine Griezmann, 30, remains a realistic option for Manchester City this summer if they are unable to sign Tottenham Hotspur and England's Harry Kane, 27. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) But Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says at the moment there "is more chance we aren't going to buy any striker". (Mundo Deportivo - via Manchester Evening News) Cristiano Ronaldo is in talks with Juventus over a new deal. The Portugal international, 36, has been linked with a move to Manchester United.(Gazzetta dello Sport - via Mirror) Juventus want to re-sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, this summer. The Italian giants are keen on bringing the France international back to Turin five years on from departing for a world-record transfer fee. (90Min) Arsenal's French midfielder Matteo Guendouzi, 22, looks set to leave the club and has been strongly linked with a move to Marseille. (Mirror) AC Milan are set to open negotiations with Chelsea over another loan move for French international midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 26. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Liverpool are at the front of the queue for PSG and France forward Kylian Mbappe. Speculation continues over the future of the 22-year-old, who has just one year left on his deal at the Parc des Princes. (ESPN) New Crystal Palace manager Patrick Vieira is hoping to make Scotland and Celtic midfielder Ryan Christie his first signing at Selhurst Park. The 26-year-old has also attracted the attention of Vieira's former club, Nice. (Daily Record) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keen to keep Emile Smith Rowe at the Emirates despite persistent interest from Aston Villa. They are now set to increase their offer for the 20-year-old midfielder from the £30m bid already rejected. (Mirror) New Tottenham Hotspur boss Nuno Espirito Santo wants to snap up Switzerland striker Haris Seferovic. Benfica are looking to sell the 29-year-old forward this summer. (Mirror) Inter Milan are hoping to sign Greek left back Kostas Tsimikas from Liverpool. The 25-year-old joined the Reds last summer, but has so far managed only seven appearances in all competitions for the club. (Calciomercato, in Italian) Former Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli looks set to join Turkish side Adana Demirspor with the 30-year-old hoping to revive his international career ahead of next year's World Cup finals. (Goal)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 7th July 2021 Daily Mirror Gareth Bale is planning to retire from club football next summer but could still play for Wales at the 2022 World Cup. Liverpool could be set for a cash windfall if Danny Ings leaves Southampton this summer. Liverpool midfielder Marko Grujic is set to feature in pre-season training with the club but his future is up in the air. DAILY TELEGRAPH At least one Premier League club has suffered a coronavirus outbreak among its squad following the return of its players for pre-season training. Roberto Carlos has been impressed by England left-back Luke Shaw, with the Brazil great saying 'Shawberto Carlos' has everything it takes to go to the top. DAILY MAIL England fans will have to wait until September to celebrate with the players if Gareth Southgate's side win the Euros, with the FA opting against attempting a mass event this month. Aston Villa are preparing a third offer for Arsenal playmaker Emile Smith Rowe despite the Gunners' attempts to tie the 20-year-old to a new long-term contract. Southampton are increasingly confident of bolstering their defence by landing Brandon Williams on loan. The co-founder of one of Barcelona's major sponsors has branded the behaviour of Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann "unacceptable" after the pair were responsible for an offensive social media video on Barcelona's pre-season tour of Japan in 2019. The Premier League is pushing ahead with plans to introduce a Covid-certification scheme for fans next season despite the Government saying that vaccine passports will not be needed after social-distancing restrictions are lifted later this month. THE SUN Pep Guardiola has insisted Manchester City "cannot afford" to fork out £150m on Harry Kane. Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has urged the club to sign Declan Rice over Eduardo Camavinga. Sergio Ramos is set to undergo a medical at Paris Saint-Germain following the signing of Achraf Hakimi. Barcelona are willing to sell Philippe Coutinho for as little as £20m and take an 86 per cent loss, according to reports. DAILY STAR Antoine Griezmann will be offered to Chelsea as part of crisis club Barcelona's desperate attempts to re-sign Lionel Messi. West Ham face competition from Real Betis for Nikola Maksimovic - who is also weighing up re-signing for Napoli. DAILY EXPRESS Arsenal have reportedly submitted a fresh bid for Lyon's Houssem Aouar, according to fresh developments in France. Tottenham are ready to bid £50m to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla, local reports in Andalusia claim. THE GUARDIAN UEFA has invited Denmark international Christian Eriksen and the paramedics who helped save his life during an on-field cardiac arrest to attend the Euro 2020 final at Wembley on Sunday. THE INDEPENDENT Josip Drmic has completed a season-long loan move back to Croatian side HNK Rijeka from Norwich. DAILY RECORD Celtic have opened talks over a £4m move for Rubin Kazan defender Carl Starfelt. Hibs are keen on Hakeem Odoffin after they lost Jackson Irvine to St Pauli. SCOTTISH SUN Celtic are at the centre of a fresh Covid scare after revealing James Forrest hasn't joined the camp in Wales after being identified as a close contact to a positive case. Former Celtic defender Shane Duffy is in line to be reunited with Rangers later this month after the Ibrox side announced they will take on Brighton in a pre-season friendly. Manchester City and England star Raheem Sterling is open to offers to leave his club. But manager Pep Guardiola wants the 26-year-old winger to stay at Etihad Stadium, despite interest from Real Madrid. (Athletic - subscription required) Gareth Bale, 31, may retire from club football once his £600,000-a-week deal with Real Madrid expires next summer. There is huge speculation about the Wales forward's future after he returned from his loan spell at Tottenham. (Mail) Crystal Palace have opened talks to bring in Manchester City's English forward Morgan Rogers, 18. It comes as new boss Patrick Vieira looks to bring down the age of his squad this summer. (Mail) England midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 25, is "happy" at Leeds United and has "no desire" to leave the Elland Road club, according to his agent. (The i newspaper) Chelsea and Arsenal are both monitoring Bayer Leverkusen and Burkina Faso international Edmond Tapsoba. But the 22-year-old centre-back has told journalists there is "nothing concrete, nothing official" and that he will start the season with the German side. (Metro) Aston Villa believe a deal can be done for Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe and will submit a third offer for 20-year-old Englishman. (Football Insider) Arsenal are still pursuing Brighton defender Ben White, 23, having submitted a £50m bid for the England international. However, suggestions it had been accepted are reported as "absolute rubbish". (Brighton Argus) Southampton are confident of securing Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on loan for the forthcoming season. Saints were keen on the 20-year-old Englishman last summer but United were reluctant to let him leave following his breakthrough season. (Mail) Burnley have shown interest in free agent Wayne Hennessey. The 34-year-old Wales goalkeeper is also an option for Chelsea and Aston Villa after leaving Crystal Palace when his contract expired last month. (Mail) Barcelona will offer Chelsea the chance to sign forward Antoine Griezmann. The cash-strapped Catalan giants are struggling to afford a new contract for Lionel Messi so hope to offload the 30-year-old Frenchman. (Star) However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta says "everything's going fine", despite Messi's contract with the club having run out and the 34-year-old becoming a free agent. (Marca) Manchester United and Arsenal are looking to make a move for Barcelona centre-back Samuel Umtiti. The 27-year-old Frenchman doesn't fit into manager Ronald Koeman's plans. (Star) Arsenal have also made an offer for Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar with the French club expected to demand around up to £25m for the 23-year-old, who was linked with a move to the Gunners last year. (Le10 Sport - in French) Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester City in the race to sign Napoli and Poland midfielder Piotr Zielinski, 27, who scored eight goals and notched 10 assists for the Serie A side last season. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Tottenham have stepped up their interest in Barcelona midfielder Miralem Pjanic. Several clubs, including the Bosnian's former side Juventus, are interested in the 31-year-old, who is keen to have his future resolved quickly.(Sport via Sport Witness)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 8th July 2021 the sun Arsenal are reportedly closing in on a deal for Brighton star Ben White. Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly called Everton star Richarlison over a move to Real Madrid. Ibrahima Konate went back to the future as he celebrated his dream move to Liverpool with childhood friends, red flares and wild scenes. Edmond Tapsoba has dropped yet another hint he wants to join Chelsea after following the club on Instagram. Tottenham have been dealt a huge transfer blow following reports Jerome Boateng may be joining Roma instead. Charlie Austin will swap the boots for the clipboard as he leads Goat Racing into the brand new Racing League. daily mail Tottenham are among the clubs tracking Sassuolo defender Mert Muldur ahead of next season. Julian Nagelsmann wants Leon Goretzka to stay at Bayern Munich for 'many more years' and commit his future to the club amid reports linking him with Manchester United. Paris Saint-Germain have appeared to jump the gun in confirming Sergio Ramos will join the Ligue 1 side this summer. daily telegraph The British & Irish Lions have insisted the tour will not be derailed by Covid-19 despite nine players being forced to isolate just hours before their match against the Cell C Sharks. daily star Liverpool are set to open talks with Ligue 1 club Lille for the transfer of Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches. West Ham legend Paolo Di Canio has praised midfielder Declan Rice and is unsurprised he is a serious target for several clubs such as Chelsea. daily mirror Prime Minister Boris Johnson is understood to have increased his efforts for the UK and Ireland to host the 2030 World Cup by putting forward the suggestion to UEFA's president. Jorginho's agent Joao Santos has dropped another hint about his Chelsea future, claiming the midfielder wants to hold talks with Blues director Marina Granovskaia. Manchester United football director John Murtough has been impressing in meetings with club contacts this transfer window, according to reports. Arsenal defender Gabriel has been ruled out of the Olympic Games in Tokyo after suffering a knee injury. Paris Saint-Germain have reportedly been left 'blown away' by Sergio Ramos' physical shape after he completed a medical ahead of signing for the French giants. daily express Liverpool are reportedly interested in Netherlands international and PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen. Tottenham have reportedly set their sights on Wolfsburg's Maxence Lacroix and Fabio Paratici is said to have backed the signing. the times The Tokyo Olympics appear likely to take place behind closed doors after a surge in Covid cases saw the Japanese government poised to impose a new state of emergency to cover the period of the Games. daily record Ange Postecoglou says Celtic are working on multiple fronts to plug "pretty obvious gaps" in the squad as talks with Swedish defender Carl Starfelt continue. scottish sun Football agent and former Rangers star Craig Moore claims Celtic have 'gone cold' on Mario Vuskovic. Rangers have rejected a £10m offer from Porto for Alfredo Morelos, according to reports. Chelsea are prepared to offer up to £150m for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland and the Stamford Bridge side have already held talks with the 20-year-old Norway international's camp. (90 Min) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says the club "cannot afford" a new striker at the prices being asked and "there is more of a chance" the Premier League champions will not buy another forward. (TVS, via Mail) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has told the club he would like to sign Brazil forward Richarlison, 24, from former club Everton and the La Liga side will look into whether a deal is possible. (ESPN) Chelsea midfielder Jorginho's agent says there has been interest in the Italy international but the 29-year-old is keen to discuss extending his contract beyond 2023 with the Blues. (Radio Marte, via Metro) Newcastle boss Steve Bruce is in talks with Watford to sign 26-year-old English midfielder Will Hughes in a deal worth £12m. (Sun) Arsenal are interested in signing Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar, 23, but would need to sell a midfielder first. (ESPN) Everton will not let Italy striker Moise Kean, 21, leave on another loan deal this season after he spent 2020-21 at Paris St-Germain. (Liverpool Echo) RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer, 27, could be available for about £17m, with the Austria midfielder entering the final 12 months of his contract and talks over a new deal stalling. (90 Min) Paris St-Germain appeared to accidentally confirm the signing of 35-year-old Spain centre-back Sergio Ramos, who has left Real Madrid after the end of his contract, by publishing an article on the club's website prior to the official announcement of the move, which is expected on Thursday. (Goal) Wolves have agreed to sell 22-year-old Portuguese defender Ruben Vinagre to Sporting Lisbon in an £8.6m deal. (Football Insider) Tottenham are looking at Sassuolo defender Mert Muldur, with West Ham also said to be interested in the 22-year-old Turkey international. (Mail) Southampton are confident of signing English striker Adam Armstrong, 24, from Blackburn Rovers for a £10m fee plus add-ons. (Football League World) Tottenham will let Republic of Ireland striker Troy Parrott, 19, spend another season out on loan after spells at Millwall and Ipswich Town in 2020-21. (Football London) Watford are ready to sign 25-year-old Stoke and Nigeria midfielder Peter Etebo, who spent last season on loan at Galatasaray. (Sun) Middlesbrough are in advanced talks to sign 22-year-old Atletico Banfield midfielder Martin Payero, who has been named in Argentina's squad for the Olympics in Tokyo this summer. (Football Insider) Bayern Munich boss Julian Nagelsmann says 26-year-old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, who has been linked with Manchester United, is an "important" player for the club and he "would be happy to work with him for many years". (Goal) AC Milan will raise their offer to Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie as they try to get the 24-year-old to extend his deal with them. (Gazzetta dello Sport) Italy defender Davide Calabria, 24, has agreed a new contract, which runs until 2025, with AC Milan. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 9th July 2021 daily telegraph Tottenham remain in talks with Bologna for Takehiro Tomiyasu - and hope to complete the signing during the Tokyo Olympics. England's run to the final of the European Championship is set to net the NHS a lucrative windfall with players intending to donate a huge chunk of their prize money to the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester United are close to agreeing a loan deal for Tahith Chong to play at Birmingham City next season. the times Wembley is set to remain at 75 per cent capacity for Sunday's Euro 2020 final despite earlier hopes there would be a full 90,000-strong crowd in the stadium. Barcelona have been warned by Spanish football's authorities they must prove a massive overall wage reduction if they hope to re-sign Lionel Messi on anything close to a superstar deal. the sun Boris Johnson is considering creating a footie bank holiday in August if England storms to victory in the Euros. Gareth Southgate should become a sir if he leads England to Euro glory, according to his former Aston Villa team-mate Ian Taylor. Sir Alex Ferguson has seen the value of his personal company rise to more than £17.5m as he raked in £5m last year. Arsenal have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Manuel Locatelli after Sassuolo confirmed transfer talks with a 'club from abroad'. daily mail The Football Association will increase the number of stewards on duty at Wembley for Sunday's European Championship final after hundreds of ticketless fans got into the ground for England's semi-final victory over Denmark. Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will not be quitting as Belgium manager in the wake of their frustrating Euro 2020 quarter-final exit. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid this summer. Paris Saint-Germain's newest big-name signing Sergio Ramos turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester City this summer, according to reports. Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has just got started with his new club but looks like he is already weighing up his transfer plans - after hinting he could sign Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri. Sports giant Adidas has pledged one per cent of global net sales from footballs to Common Goal, the initiative kickstarted by Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata. Russia are on the hunt for a new manager after they sacked Stanislav Cherchesov following their poor display at the European Championship. daily mirror Boris Johnson has hailed the job Gareth Southgate has done as England manager but stopped short of suggesting he could be in for a knighthood if the national team's 55-year wait for silverware ends this weekend. Didier Deschamps will stay on as France manager until the 2022 World Cup despite their disappointing Euro 2020 campaign. Sergio Ramos rejected a move to Arsenal in favour of PSG because the Gunners could not offer the defender Champions League football, according to a report. Barcelona have been left red-faced after they were forced into cutting Memphis Depay's wage packet, just three weeks after signing the Netherlands forward. the guardian Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is warning international tennis players will not accept the same strict quarantine conditions required for the 2021 tournament. daily star Europe's biggest clubs have been alerted to the possibility of signing Euro 2020 star Mikkel Damsgaard this summer following comments by Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero. daily express Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has placed Jules Kounde at the business-end of his priority list this summer, according to reports. Chelsea winger Kenedy will reportedly not return to the Blues for pre-season training unless his dealings with Brazilian club Flamenco are resolved entirely. daily record Celtic are in the hunt for US international Cameron Carter-Vickers as Ange Postecoglou looks to bolster his defence. Rangers-linked midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of a potential summer transfer. scottish sun Bologna have booted out Celtic's £3.5m offer for Aaron Hickey. Albian Ajeti has vowed he will take the second chance at Celtic given to him by Ange Postecoglou. Alfredo Morelos will stay at Rangers this summer despite strong speculation surrounding his future, according to Craig Moore. Rotherham have told St Johnstone they are unlikely to increase their offer for Perth legend Shaun Rooney. Liverpool have made an approach for Wolves and Spain winger Adama Traore, 25. (Football Insider) Hector Bellerin, 26, wants to quit Arsenal and join Italian champions Inter Milan. The Spanish full-back was linked with a move away from the Emirates last term and Paris St-Germain then mentioned as the most likely destination. (FourFourTwo) Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 35, turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester City before joining Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. (Goal) Liverpool are preparing a £35m bid for Atletico Madrid's Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26. (AS - in Spanish) Leicester, AC Milan and Inter Milan have expressed an interest in signing Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho, 29, from Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish) Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 27, has accepted a 30% pay cut just three weeks after joining Barcelona as the club need to reduce costs in order to comply with La Liga's salary cap regulations. (Goal) Everton will only listen to permanent offers for Italy striker Moise Kean, 21, who spent last season on loan at Paris Saint-Germain. (Athletic - subscription required) West Ham face competition for Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen, with Atletico Madrid and Lille keen. The Sweden international, 31, was in fine form during a season-long loan at Everton last season and his displays at Euro 2020 have attracted the Hammers. (AS, via WestHamZone) Paris St-Germain believe they can land Paul Pogba for a cut-price £50m as they plot a raid for the 28-year-old Manchester United and France midfielder. (Star) Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, 69, is expected to take over from 51-year-old Frank de Boer as the Netherlands coach. (NOS) Chelsea's France striker Olivier Giroud, 34, is on the verge of signing a two-year contract with Italian outfit AC Milan. (Mail) Tottenham are considering a bid for highly-rated Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix. The Frenchman, 21, joined the Bundesliga side from Sochaux last summer and has been likened to Rio Ferdinand. (The Boot Room) Manchester United winger Tahith Chong is nearing a deal to join Birmingham on loan. The 21-year-old Dutchman has been out on loan in the past couple of years at Belgian outfit Club Brugge and German side Werder Bremen. (Telegraph) Juventus right-back Danilo, 29, revealed he would like Gabriel Jesus - his ex-Manchester City team-mate and fellow Brazilian - to join him in Turin, with the 24-year-old striker linked with the Serie A side. (Sports Illustrated) Tottenham, Leeds and Leicester City target Mikkel Damsgaard is set to become a Premier League player next season with the Denmark star's agent in talks with a number of English clubs. Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero said the forward, 21, has increased in value following impressive performances at the Euros. (HITC) Everton boss Rafa Benitez is keen on taking French defender Clement Lenglet, 26, from Barcelona. (Fichajes) Tottenham are frontrunners to sign Bologna and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 22. (Football Insider) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told Anfield bosses the three players he wants this summer, including France winger Kingsley Coman. The 25-year-old Bayern Munich star could cost the Reds up to £86m. (Mirror) Meanwhile, the Reds are also chasing the Netherlands international Donyell Malen after the 22-year-old PSV Eindhoven shone at Euro 2020. (Express) Leeds are trying to sign Lyon and Ivory Coast defender Maxwel Cornet, 24. (Olympique et Lyonnais) Marcelo Bielsa's men still want to take English winger Ryan Kent, 24, from Rangers. (Athletic)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 9th July 2021 daily telegraph Tottenham remain in talks with Bologna for Takehiro Tomiyasu - and hope to complete the signing during the Tokyo Olympics. England's run to the final of the European Championship is set to net the NHS a lucrative windfall with players intending to donate a huge chunk of their prize money to the heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. Manchester United are close to agreeing a loan deal for Tahith Chong to play at Birmingham City next season. the times Wembley is set to remain at 75 per cent capacity for Sunday's Euro 2020 final despite earlier hopes there would be a full 90,000-strong crowd in the stadium. Barcelona have been warned by Spanish football's authorities they must prove a massive overall wage reduction if they hope to re-sign Lionel Messi on anything close to a superstar deal. the sun Boris Johnson is considering creating a footie bank holiday in August if England storms to victory in the Euros. Gareth Southgate should become a sir if he leads England to Euro glory, according to his former Aston Villa team-mate Ian Taylor. Sir Alex Ferguson has seen the value of his personal company rise to more than £17.5m as he raked in £5m last year. Arsenal have received a boost in their reported pursuit of Manuel Locatelli after Sassuolo confirmed transfer talks with a 'club from abroad'. daily mail The Football Association will increase the number of stewards on duty at Wembley for Sunday's European Championship final after hundreds of ticketless fans got into the ground for England's semi-final victory over Denmark. Roberto Martinez has confirmed he will not be quitting as Belgium manager in the wake of their frustrating Euro 2020 quarter-final exit. Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Spanish midfielder Saul Niguez from Atletico Madrid this summer. Paris Saint-Germain's newest big-name signing Sergio Ramos turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester City this summer, according to reports. Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti has just got started with his new club but looks like he is already weighing up his transfer plans - after hinting he could sign Chelsea left-back Emerson Palmieri. Sports giant Adidas has pledged one per cent of global net sales from footballs to Common Goal, the initiative kickstarted by Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata. Russia are on the hunt for a new manager after they sacked Stanislav Cherchesov following their poor display at the European Championship. daily mirror Boris Johnson has hailed the job Gareth Southgate has done as England manager but stopped short of suggesting he could be in for a knighthood if the national team's 55-year wait for silverware ends this weekend. Didier Deschamps will stay on as France manager until the 2022 World Cup despite their disappointing Euro 2020 campaign. Sergio Ramos rejected a move to Arsenal in favour of PSG because the Gunners could not offer the defender Champions League football, according to a report. Barcelona have been left red-faced after they were forced into cutting Memphis Depay's wage packet, just three weeks after signing the Netherlands forward. the guardian Australian Open boss Craig Tiley is warning international tennis players will not accept the same strict quarantine conditions required for the 2021 tournament. daily star Europe's biggest clubs have been alerted to the possibility of signing Euro 2020 star Mikkel Damsgaard this summer following comments by Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero. daily express Tottenham director of football Fabio Paratici has placed Jules Kounde at the business-end of his priority list this summer, according to reports. Chelsea winger Kenedy will reportedly not return to the Blues for pre-season training unless his dealings with Brazilian club Flamenco are resolved entirely. daily record Celtic are in the hunt for US international Cameron Carter-Vickers as Ange Postecoglou looks to bolster his defence. Rangers-linked midfielder Alhassan Yusuf is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of a potential summer transfer. scottish sun Bologna have booted out Celtic's £3.5m offer for Aaron Hickey. Albian Ajeti has vowed he will take the second chance at Celtic given to him by Ange Postecoglou. Alfredo Morelos will stay at Rangers this summer despite strong speculation surrounding his future, according to Craig Moore. Rotherham have told St Johnstone they are unlikely to increase their offer for Perth legend Shaun Rooney. Liverpool have made an approach for Wolves and Spain winger Adama Traore, 25. (Football Insider) Hector Bellerin, 26, wants to quit Arsenal and join Italian champions Inter Milan. The Spanish full-back was linked with a move away from the Emirates last term and Paris St-Germain then mentioned as the most likely destination. (FourFourTwo) Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 35, turned down offers from Arsenal and Manchester City before joining Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. (Goal) Liverpool are preparing a £35m bid for Atletico Madrid's Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26. (AS - in Spanish) Leicester, AC Milan and Inter Milan have expressed an interest in signing Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho, 29, from Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish) Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 27, has accepted a 30% pay cut just three weeks after joining Barcelona as the club need to reduce costs in order to comply with La Liga's salary cap regulations. (Goal) Everton will only listen to permanent offers for Italy striker Moise Kean, 21, who spent last season on loan at Paris Saint-Germain. (Athletic - subscription required) West Ham face competition for Roma goalkeeper Robin Olsen, with Atletico Madrid and Lille keen. The Sweden international, 31, was in fine form during a season-long loan at Everton last season and his displays at Euro 2020 have attracted the Hammers. (AS, via WestHamZone) Paris St-Germain believe they can land Paul Pogba for a cut-price £50m as they plot a raid for the 28-year-old Manchester United and France midfielder. (Star) Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal, 69, is expected to take over from 51-year-old Frank de Boer as the Netherlands coach. (NOS) Chelsea's France striker Olivier Giroud, 34, is on the verge of signing a two-year contract with Italian outfit AC Milan. (Mail) Tottenham are considering a bid for highly-rated Wolfsburg defender Maxence Lacroix. The Frenchman, 21, joined the Bundesliga side from Sochaux last summer and has been likened to Rio Ferdinand. (The Boot Room) Manchester United winger Tahith Chong is nearing a deal to join Birmingham on loan. The 21-year-old Dutchman has been out on loan in the past couple of years at Belgian outfit Club Brugge and German side Werder Bremen. (Telegraph) Juventus right-back Danilo, 29, revealed he would like Gabriel Jesus - his ex-Manchester City team-mate and fellow Brazilian - to join him in Turin, with the 24-year-old striker linked with the Serie A side. (Sports Illustrated) Tottenham, Leeds and Leicester City target Mikkel Damsgaard is set to become a Premier League player next season with the Denmark star's agent in talks with a number of English clubs. Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero said the forward, 21, has increased in value following impressive performances at the Euros. (HITC) Everton boss Rafa Benitez is keen on taking French defender Clement Lenglet, 26, from Barcelona. (Fichajes) Tottenham are frontrunners to sign Bologna and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 22. (Football Insider) Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has told Anfield bosses the three players he wants this summer, including France winger Kingsley Coman. The 25-year-old Bayern Munich star could cost the Reds up to £86m. (Mirror) Meanwhile, the Reds are also chasing the Netherlands international Donyell Malen after the 22-year-old PSV Eindhoven shone at Euro 2020. (Express) Leeds are trying to sign Lyon and Ivory Coast defender Maxwel Cornet, 24. (Olympique et Lyonnais) Marcelo Bielsa's men still want to take English winger Ryan Kent, 24, from Rangers. (Athletic)

Tottenham, Leeds and Leicester City target Mikkel Damsgaard is set to become a Premier League player next season with the Denmark star's agent in talks with a number of English clubs. Sampdoria president Massimo Ferrero said the forward, 21, has increased in value following impressive performances at the Euros. (HITC)

This would rule so hard. I admit to never having heard of him before the Euros but this kid is great. He works extremely hard defensively as well as having a great touch and decision making. I would love to watch him in the Prem, even if its with one of those 3.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 10th July 2021 daily star Liverpool are leading the race to sign Atletico's Madrid's star midfielder Saul Niguez this summer. Phil Foden fears he could be left as the only blonde bombshell in the squad if England become kings of Europe. He says "I've told them, but I'm feeling they are not going to do it." Arsenal offered Sergio Ramos a £15m-per-year deal before the Real Madrid and Spanish defender decided to join PSG. daily mail West Ham are in talks with Paris Saint-Germain to sign Alphonse Areola after the goalkeeper's impressive loan showing at Fulham last season. Kurt Zouma is expected to leave Chelsea this summer after more than seven years at the club with Jose Mourinho's Roma keen on a loan move for the French centre-back. UEFA will net up to £25m thanks to England's march to the Euro 2020 final and extra gate receipts. daily telegraph If England lift the Euro 2020 trophy they will be seen as legends and people will always want to talk to them about the summer of 2021, according to Cesc Fabregas. the times England are reaping the benefits of Jose Mourinho, Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp's influence in the Premier League, says Andriy Shevchenko. Brighton forward Adam Lallana opens up on England's star players and says: "I thought Harry Maguire was good but I was wrong - he is world-class." Sir Alex Ferguson boosted the value of his personal company to almost £17.5m last year with the family firm of the former Manchester United manager posting an impressive set of results that show his wealth soaring eight years after he retired. the sun England's stars will celebrate in style if they win Sunday's Euro 2020 final with a Wild West trip to Las Vegas. Jose Mourinho took his first training session at Roma with eight first-team stars reportedly being told they will be sold this summer. daily mirror Roberto Mancini's Italy squad has been rocked by coronavirus fears after three members of media staff at the team's HQ returned positive tests ahead of Sunday's showdown at Wembley. Jose Mourinho believes Harry Kane will stay at Tottenham, thanks to Daniel Levy's burning desire to not sell their star asset. Ben Davies will snub fresh interest from Celtic and Bournemouth because he is determined to make it at Liverpool. the guardian Kalvin Phillips has labelled Italy midfield pair Jorginho and Marco Verratti the 'hardest test' England have faced at Euro 2020. Roberto Mancini and Gareth Southgate have set the example other countries should follow, says German legend Philipp Lahm. daily express There are reports in Belgium claiming Leicester City's Youri Tielemans 'really wants' to complete a move to Liverpool this summer. daily record Sampdoria are considering a shock move for Celtic's Ryan Christie. scottish sun Celtic have offloaded striker Vakoun Issouf Bayo for £1.4m to Belgian top-flight side Gent. Manchester United lead Chelsea and neighbours Manchester City in the race sign England striker Harry Kane, 27, with Tottenham asking for £100m plus two of the Red Devils' first-team players. (Football Insider) Manchester City have made contact with France forward Antoine Griezmann, 30, about a potential move from Barcelona. (Footmercato - in French) West Ham are in talks with Paris St-Germain about signing 28-year-old France goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, who featured for Fulham on loan last season. (Mail) Austria striker Marko Arnautovic's move to Bologna from Shanghai SIPG has stalled, with the former West Ham and Stoke City player locked in a dispute about the terms of his release from the Chinese club. (Bild - in German) Tottenham have joined Arsenal, PSG and Atletico Madrid in showing an interest in Lyon and France midfielder Houssem Aouar, 23. (Le10 Sport, via Metro) Arsenal have increased their offer for Brighton defender Ben White and made a third bid of £48m plus £6m in potential add-ons for the 23-year-old England international. (Star) Arsenal's England Under-21 midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, 20, who was the subject of two failed bids from Aston Villa, is set to sign a new five-year deal with the Gunners. (Birmingham Mail) Napoli and Roma are interested in signing Italy defender Emerson Palmieri, 26, from Chelsea - but not for the €20m (£17m) asking price for a player whose contract runs out in June 2022. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia) Defender Kurt Zouma is expected to leave Chelsea this summer, with Everton, Tottenham and Jose Mourinho's Roma all interested in the 26-year-old Frenchman, who has already turned down an approach from Wolves.(Telefoot on Twitter) Newcastle United, Tottenham, Wolves and Southampton are preparing bids for Schalke's 20-year-old US striker Matthew Hoppe. (90min) Sampdoria are determined to keep a hold of Denmark forward Mikkel Damsgaard for at least another season, with Liverpool and Tottenham as well as Juventus and Barcelona among a host of clubs interested in the 21-year-old. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Spanish goalkeeper Kiko Casilla, 34, wants to leave Leeds United to join La Liga side Elche because of a lack of game time at Elland Road. (Mirror) Tottenham's managing director of football Fabio Paratici has made a new long-term contract for South Korea forward Son Heung-min, 29, one of his top priorities. (90min) Manchester United are said to be "very tempted" to try to sign Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti, with Arsenal also linked with the 27-year-old France international. (El Gol - in Spanish) The Foxes are also close to signing free agent Ryan Bertrand. The 31-year-old full-back did not renew his contract at Southampton. (Fabrizio Romano, via Leicester Mercury) Barcelona and Tottenham have joined Manchester United in being linked with 23-year-old Argentina defender Cristian Romero, who is on loan at Atalanta from Juventus. Atalanta have an option to buy Romero for about £14m and could cash in with an asking price of about £51m. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Tottenham and Manchester United have an eye on Lyon's 25-year-old Denmark defender Joachim Andersen, who spent last season on loan at Fulham. (Footmercato - in French) Former Manchester City, West Ham and Manchester United striker Carlos Tevez, 37, who left Boca Juniors in his native Argentina earlier in July, has said he wants to finish his career in the United States and has already had three offers. (ESPN Deportes - in Spanish) Liverpool defender Ben Davies, 25, does not want to leave the club despite links with Celtic and Bournemouth. (Mail) Former France winger Franck Ribery, 38, says "it is a pity" that Fiorentina did not offer him a contract extension beyond the end of June as he would have liked to have stayed with the Serie A club. (Toscana TV, via Football Italia)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 10th July 2021 the sun on sunday Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is going back to old clubs Arsenal and Nice to sign Eddie Nketiah and Kasper Dolberg. Tottenham, Liverpool, Barcelona and Juventus are all reportedly interested in signing Mikkel Damsgaard this summer. Ambitious Burnley will make a shock £13m bid for Lyon's speedy star Maxwel Cornet. Brentford are ready to bid for Liverpool's forgotten man Harry Wilson and throw him a Premier League lifeline. Emile Smith Rowe is set to sign a new five-year deal with Arsenal despite interest from Aston Villa. Harry Maguire has forged an unlikely friendship with Italian captain Giorgio Chiellini. Barcelona are reportedly interested in swapping Antoine Griezmann for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez. mail on sunday England fans have vented their frustration on social media with the UEFA ticketing portal as many tried to secure tickets for Sunday's Euro 2020 final. Sergio Aguero has reportedly been told by Barcelona that he will only play a supplementary role next season after joining from Manchester City this summer. Zvonimir Boban, UEFA's football chief, has savaged Arsene Wenger after he pledged his support for a World Cup every two years instead of four. sunday express Paris Saint-Germain could be plotting a stunning swoop for Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo this summer, according to reports. Arsenal are already negotiating with Wolves over the signing of Ruben Neves, according to reports. Chelsea and Manchester United will be monitoring Italy defender Giovanni Di Lorenzo in Sunday's Euro 2020 final, according to reports. sunday mirror Rafa Benitez risks upsetting the Newcastle fans who idolised him if Everton make a £50m move for Toon talisman Allan Saint-Maximin. Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce is eyeing up a move for Marseille star Boubacar Kamara. scottish sun Celtic have knocked back a stunning offer from Brentford worth a possible £15m for unsettled Kristoffer Ajer. Celtic have opened talks with Stade Rennes starlet Brandon Soppy, according to reports. sunday mail Serie A side Cagliari have reportedly had a lowball offer knocked back for Alfredo Morelos amid interest from Porto. Wantaway Kristoffer Ajer will reportedly stay at Celtic this season despite pleading with the club to allow him to leave Parkhead. Ange Postecoglou has revealed Olivier Ntcham is fully on board with his Celtic revolution. Manchester United are eyeing a £17m move for Napoli's Italy right-back Giovanni di Lorenzo after Sunday's European Championship final against England. (Il Napolista, via Sun on Sunday) Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel wants club chiefs to make an "immediate" move to sign Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland from Borussia Dortmund, but the German club are planning to still have him at the Westfalenstadion next season as they are demanding 175m euros (£150m) for the 20-year-old this summer. (Bild - in German) Manchester United are not working on a player swap deal to bring England striker Harry Kane, 27, to Old Trafford from Tottenham. (Sunday Express) Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are considering a swap deal involving the former's France forward Antoine Griezmann, 30, and the latter's Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26. (Football Espana, via Mail on Sunday) Chelsea have contacted Rennes about a move for 18-year-old France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, who is also wanted by Manchester United, Arsenal and Real Madrid but is said to prefer to stay in France with a potential transfer to Paris St-Germain.(Le Parisien - via Sun on Sunday) Everton manager Rafael Benitez is keen to recruit a right back, with the Toffees looking at Norwich City's England Under-21 international Max Aarons, 21, and Dutchman Denzel Dumfries, 25, from PSV Eindhoven. (90mins) Benitez could return to former club Newcastle United to try to sign French winger Allan Saint-Maximin, 24, if Brazil forward Richarlison, 24, leaves Everton. (Sunday Mirror) Arsenal have completed the signing of Belgium midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga from Anderlecht in a deal worth £14.9m plus add-ons. The move will be announced after the 21-year-old completes a period of quarantine. (Fabrizio Romano, via Mail on Sunday) Napoli will do all they can to sign 26-year-old Italy defender Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea, who Luciano Spalletti has identified as a top target this summer. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) West Ham have moved to pole position in pursuit of Chelsea's 23-year-old striker Tammy Abraham, with Aston Villa previously favourites to sign the England international while Wolves and Borussia Dortmund have both also been linked with him. (Football Insider) Burnley are working on a £13m bid for Lyon's 24-year-old Ivory Coast defender Maxwel Cornet, who is also wanted by Hertha Berlin. (Sun on Sunday) Tottenham could make it difficult for Real Madrid to sign France defender Jules Kounde from Sevilla, with Spurs willing to offer as much as £51m for the 22-year-old which would be beyond what the Spanish club could spend. (Sport) Chelsea have also declared an interest in Kounde and may try to hijack Spurs' efforts to sign him in the summer. (Eldesmarque, via Sun on Sunday) Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos, 24, has not ruled out playing in the Premier League again after two seasons on loan at Arsenal, but is determined to break into the Real Madrid side having returned to his parent club. (Goal) Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane, 49, will snub offers to return to club management and will instead hold out to one day potentially succeed 52-year-old Didier Deschamps as France manager. (L'Equipe - via ESPN) The completion of France striker Olivier Giroud's move from Chelsea to AC Milan in imminent, with the 34-year-old agreeing a two-year deal with the Italian club. (Le Parisien - in French) Everton boss Rafael Benitez has asked club chiefs to pursue the signature of Barcelona's 26-year-old France defender Clement Lenglet. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Karim Benzema, 33, will stay put at Real Madrid even if the Spanish club manage to sign his French strike partner Kylian Mbappe, 22, from Paris St-Germain this summer. (Marca) Watford are keen to sign Denmark defender Jens Stryger, 30 from Udinese, the Italian club owned by the Pozzo family who are majority shareholders at the Hornets. (90mins) Italian champions Inter Milan have won the race to sign Shamrock Rovers' highly-rated Republic of Ireland Under-16 international Kevin Zefi, 16, who was also wanted by a number of Premier League clubs, as well as sides in Germany and the Netherlands. (Sun on Sunday) Barcelona have agreed a deal to sell 23-year-old Spanish midfielder Carles Alena to Getafe as the Catalan club continues its cost-cutting efforts to try ensure they can get Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, to commit to a new contract. (Goal) Arsenal's efforts to try sign Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana, 25, have been dealt a blow as as the Cameroon international is said to prefer a move to French side Lyon over the Premier League side. (Football London) Sampdoria are considering making a move for 26-year-old Scotland midfielder Ryan Christie from Celtic. (Record) Tottenham are confident they can offload 23-year-old defender Cameron Carter-Vickers, despite doubling their asking price to £5m. Both Newcastle United and Celtic are interested in the USA international. (Football Insider)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 12th July 2021 daily mail Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy is rumoured to be in advanced talks on naming rights for Tottenham's stadium and a deal could be confirmed before the new season. Fulham have advertised for a new director of scouting as they look to improve their dealings in the transfer market. Aleksander Ceferin is likely to seek re-election as UEFA president in 2023 and serve one further term. Buoyed by the success of this year's European Championship, UEFA is exploring whether to expand the event again to create a 32-team tournament. Police have launched an urgent bid to find the ticketless football fans who stormed through the security barriers and entered the Wembley Stadium just moments ahead of England's nail-biting fight against Italy for the Euro 2020 Championship. the sun West Ham are thought to be ahead of top-flight rivals Aston Villa in the battle to sign Tammy Abraham this summer. Gabriel Jesus is Juventus' top target - even though Cristiano Ronaldo is tipped to stay another year. Lionel Messi fought through the pain barrier to finally win a trophy with Argentina. Carlos Tevez could see out his playing career in MLS after leaving childhood club Boca Juniors. the times Dina Asher-Smith has suffered a slight injury scare less than three weeks before she begins her bid for Olympic glory, withdrawing from Tuesday's British Grand Prix at Gateshead because of a tight hamstring. daily star Arsenal are expected to make a major move for Leicester City playmaker James Maddison in the coming weeks. Manchester United scouts will have one eye on Italy's squad at Wembley on Sunday as the club reportedly chase Giovanni Di Lorenzo. daily record Celtic are set to step up the chase for Rennes ace Brandon Soppy while continuing to push to land Carl Starfelt. scottish sun David Moyes admits he now feels ready to manage Scotland one day. Everton manager Rafa Benitez has encouraged club chiefs to sign Napoli's 30-year-old Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, who played for the Spaniard in Italy. (90min) Napoli will be keen to offload Koulibaly, as well as 25-year-old Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz, as they try to reduce their wage bill. The Neapolitan side, however, are yet to receive a suitable offer for either player. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Argentina forward Lionel Messi is set to stay with Barcelona, with the 34-year-old expected to sign a new contract with the Catalan club after he was registered with La Liga for next season. (AS) Manchester City's 24-year-old Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus remains Juventus' top target as they look to bolster their attack next season, but bringing Italian 21-year-old Moise Kean back to Turin from Everton remains an option. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Arsenal's hopes of signing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana have been dealt a blow with the 25-year-old Cameroon international agreeing personal terms with Lyon. The two clubs, however, are yet to reach an agreement. (Fabrizio Romano - via Sun) Arsenal have begun negotiations with Wolves about signing Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 24. (Record - in Portuguese) Barcelona are interested in Lille midfielder Renato Sanches, 23, but the club cannot consider signing him because of their financial position, while Tottenham are also keen on the Portugal international. (Le10 Sport - in French) Real Madrid have joined a number of clubs in being linked with 21-year-old Denmark forward Mikkel Damsgaard, who Sampdoria would like to keep for another season before selling him. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Italy's 36-year-old defender Giorgio Chiellini will sign a one-year contract extension with Juventus in the coming week, keeping him with the Turin club until June 2022. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter) Sunderland almost signed the talismanic defender in 2008 when the Black Cats were managed by Roy Keane, with the Wearside club's former chief scout Mick Brown saying a fee of £8m had been agreed for the then 23-year-old. (Mirror) Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is turning to his former clubs for new recruits, with the Arsenal great interested in the Gunners' England Under-21 striker Eddie Nketiah, 22, and Denmark forward Kasper Dolberg, 23, from Nice where the Frenchman previously managed. (Sun) Championship side Bournemouth have rejected a £13m bid from Villarreal for 24-year-old Dutch winger Arnaut Danjuma. (Sky Sports) Premier League newcomers Brentford are preparing to make a £10m bid for Liverpool's 24-year-old Wales forward Harry Wilson. (Sun) Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has played down a move for Italy international Federico Chiesa, who was on loan at Juventus from Fiorentina last season, saying the 23-year-old is "good" but "expensive". (Goal) Cologne's Germany Under-21 forward Ismail Jakobs, 21, is set to join Monaco, having previously been linked with a potential move to Leicester City and Brighton. (Sky Sport Germany - in German) Italy striker Andrea Belotti will decide whether or not to renew his contract with Torino soon after the European Championship final. Jose Mourinho's Roma are favourites to sign the 27-year-old if he leaves. (Sky Sport Italy - in Italian) Swansea City and Middlesbrough have been linked with a move 28-year-old Senegal striker Famara Diedhiou, who left Bristol City at the end of his contract earlier in the summer. (Football Insider)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 14th July 2021 daily telegraph Marcus Rashford could miss the first two months of the new Premier League season after deciding to push ahead with surgery on a long-standing shoulder problem. Tottenham have made Southampton striker Danny Ings their priority signing this summer with a firm belief that he can play in attack alongside Harry Kane, who they remain determined to keep at the club. A petition to permanently ban racists from football matches in England has reached almost one million signatures in just 24 hours. daily mail The Football Association will offer Bukayo Saka, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford the option of pursuing criminal action against the online accounts that targeted them with sickening racial abuse following Sunday's Euros final defeat. Fans at Premier League stadiums may now need a Covid passport from the first round of matches in mid-August under new guidance being drawn up by Government - and masks have not been ruled out in stadiums. England will begin the 2022 World Cup in Qatar having not played for two months due to the tournament being staged in the middle of the European season. Italy right-back Giovanni Di Lorenzo has been linked with a move to Manchester United on the back of his Euro 2020 heroics with his country. Liverpool centre-backs Virgil Van Dijk and Joe Gomez both 'look really good' as they build towards comebacks from long-term injuries, manager Jurgen Klopp has said. the sun Former England striker Daniel Sturridge is to start training with Spanish side Real Mallorca as the forgotten former Liverpool star eyes a shock return to football. Arsenal have enquired about PSG defender Thilo Kehrer as they line up a transfer replacement for right-back Hector Bellerin. Jorge Mendes is still in contact with Arsenal technical director Edu over a move for Wolves star Ruben Neves. Arsenal are reportedly set to step up their pursuit of Brighton centre-back Ben White following the conclusion of the European Championship. Atletico Madrid have instantly rejected Barcelona's offer to swap Nou Camp flop Antoine Griezmann for Joao Felix. the times Ministers and the Football Association have blamed the Metropolitan Police for failing to protect Wembley Stadium before the Euro 2020 final on Sunday. The UK and Ireland's bid to host the 2030 World Cup still has strong European backing because of English fans' opposition to the European Super League. Peter Lawwell stood down as Celtic chief executive, and from four other Celtic-related companies, on June 30 but he is still a fully-fledged director of the football club. Newcastle United have opened talks with Arsenal about the possibility of taking Joe Willock back to St James' Park for the new campaign on a season-long loan deal. daily mirror Sergio Ramos has hinted PSG team-mate Kylian Mbappe will move to Real Madrid, who have been linked with a move for the French superstar. daily express Granit Xhaka's transfer to Roma is stalling due to Arsenal's struggles with bringing in an adequate replacement. Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp might finally have his Gini Wijnaldum replacement in Renato Sanches, with the Reds reportedly primed to sign the Portuguese midfielder from Lille this summer. Leicester City have stepped up their pursuit of former Liverpool defender Ozan Kabak, according to reports. Chelsea youngster Trevoh Chalobah will choose between West Brom and Brentford as he heads for the Stamford Bridge exit. daily record Ange Postecoglou is set to make his first major move in the transfer market as Celtic look to land Israel ace Liel Abada in the next 24 hours. scottish sun Celtic hope to get the green light to have 18,000 fans at their first Euro clash of the season next week. Celtic are set to sign highly-rated Republic of Ireland Under-21 midfielder international Bosun Lawal. Kenny McLean admits a move to Rangers in the future would be 'pretty special'. Chelsea are making plans to sign France World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann, 30, on loan from Barcelona. (Daily Express) However, Chelsea have been warned they are facing "mission impossible" as they step up their efforts to sign Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 20, this summer. (Sky Sports) Manchester United are close to agreeing personal terms with Real Madrid and France defender Raphael Varane, 28. (Manchester Evening News) Tottenham have made Southampton and England forward Danny Ings, 28, their priority signing with a firm belief he can play in attack alongside Harry Kane, who they want to keep. (Telegraph) Arsenal are keen on signing Wolves and Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves for £35m. (Sun) Gunners target Manuel Locatelli, the 23-year-old Sassuolo and Italy Euro 2020-winning midfielder, has welcomed interest from Juventus. (AS) Spurs and Manchester United want to sign Argentina defender Cristian Romero, 23, who is halfway through a two-year loan spell at Atalanta from Juventus. (Calciomercato) Arsenal have rejected bids of £25m and £30m from Aston Villa for 20-year-old England Under-21 midfielder Emile Smith Rowe. (Mail) Paris St-Germain are set to announce the signing of AC Milan and Italy Euro 2020-winning keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22. (Daily Express) Aston Villa and England midfielder Jack Grealish, 25, has been warned against making a move to Premier League champions Manchester City. (Daily Mirror) Southampton are in discussions for Newcastle United's English midfielder Isaac Hayden, 26, that could see Saints' Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina, 27, go in the opposite direction. (Mail) England winger Andros Townsend, 29, is looking for a new club after conceding he is unlikely to be offered a new deal at Crystal Palace. (Evening Standard) Brentford have joined West Brom in the race to sign Chelsea's Sierra Leone-born midfielder Trevoh Chalobah. French club Lorient also want the 22-year-old. (Express & Star) West Ham's Brazilian midfielder Felipe Anderson, 28, is in Italy to re-sign for Lazio - three years after leaving the Serie A club to join the Hammers. (Evening Standard) Arsenal want to keep England Under-21 midfielder Joe Willock, 21, with them this season, despite Newcastle United being interested in re-signing the player after a successful loan spell in 2020-21. (Newcastle Chronicle) Saudi Arabia side Al-Hilal have made a bid to sign West Brom's Brazilian midfielder Matheus Pereira, 25. (Birmingham Mail)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 15th July 2021 daily mirror Chelsea want to offer Tammy Abraham to Borussia Dortmund as part of their monster bid to land Erling Haaland. Liverpool have turned down the opportunity to sign Ozan Kabak for £8.5m after his loan spell came to an end. Real Madrid's wage cap will be slashed by almost £150m for the upcoming season, throwing the future of several stars into doubt. daily telegraph Leicester will continue contract talks with Youri Tielemans later this month and remain confident of keeping the Belgium international. England star Kieran Trippier is desperate to return to the Premier League this summer, as the right-back waits to see whether or not Manchester United make a new bid for him. Newcastle United believe they are close to finalising a deal that will see Arsenal midfielder Joe Willock return to the club and are also interested in signing Chelsea's Conor Gallagher. Manchester United fear Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga has his heart set on a move to Spain - while their pursuit of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane remains 'cautious'. the guardian Barcelona are in advanced talks over swapping Antoine Griezmann for Atlético Madrid's Saul Níguez. Australia's leading clubs believe this year's Rugby League World Cup should be postponed for 12 months due to the Covid-19 situation in the United Kingdom, according to one NRL chief executive, but the tournament is set to be given the green light to go ahead as planned on Thursday. daily express Manchester United's hierarchy are reportedly at odds over Jesse Lingard's future. Manchester United are in no hurry when it comes to a deal for Rennes star Eduardo Camavinga, reports say. Barcelona star Antoine Griezmann has approved a potential move away from the club, according to reports. the sun Harry Maguire has revealed his relief that Gareth Southgate will lead England into the World Cup next year. West Ham will use some of the wages freed up by Felipe Anderson's Lazio transfer to try and tie Declan Rice down to a bumper new deal. Tottenham are pushing ahead with plans to sign £15million-rated defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, according to reports. Brandon Williams' loan move to Southampton has hit the skids because of the size of the loan fee, as Manchester United are understood to be looking for more than £2m to let another club borrow the versatile full-back. Borussia Dortmund have reportedly agreed personal terms with PSV Eindhoven ace Donyell Malen. Wayne Rooney hopes to point struggling Derby County in the right direction - after inviting former One Direction pop star Niall Horan along to boost morale. daily mail Manchester City are monitoring the contract situation of Robert Lewandowski as they attempt to sign an elite centre forward this summer. England players were bombarded with 12,500 hate messages on social media during Euro 2020, despite this being the country's most successful tournament for 55 years. Fans found to have behaved in an abusive or discriminatory way will be banned from every Premier League ground under new rules agreed by top-flight clubs for the coming season. Juventus have made their interest in Italy star Jorginho known, the Chelsea midfielder's agent has confirmed. Paolo Maldini has confirmed that Olivier Giroud will complete his move to AC Milan on Thursday after the Italians triggered the Chelsea star's £1m release clause. Tottenham Hotspur could see their long-standing pursuit of Milan Skriniar hit another roadblock, with the defender ready to commit his future to Inter Milan. Newcastle could be without goalkeeper Martin Dubravka and midfielder Elliot Anderson for the start of the new Premier League season because of injury. Watford are the latest club to run the rule over out-of-contract England youth player Abdul Abdulmalik. the times British middle-distance runner Oliver Dustin is set to be free to take part in the Olympics after anti-doping authorities accepted there had been cross-contamination of a sample that contained small traces of cocaine. The disruption the coronavirus pandemic could cause athletes at the Olympic Games was highlighted when South Africa's Olympic rugby sevens squad was forced to move to a designated quarantine hotel after a passenger on their flight to Tokyo tested positive for Covid-19. daily record Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou admits he's down to the bare bones after injuries during the pre-season friendly with Bristol City decimated an already thin squad. Rangers linked Joey Veerman has been offered a second chance at Heerenveen despite the ongoing row with the midfielder over his transfer value. Bob MacIntyre admits he'd love a brainstorming session with fellow Scot Andy Murray as he seeks his first Major title at the Open. scottish sun Celtic have reached agreement with Rubin Kazan for the services of Carl Starfelt, according to various reports. Goalkeeping coach Neil Alexander has abruptly left Dundee United. England and Atletico Madrid full-back Kieran Trippier is desperate for a return to the Premier League as the 30-year-old waits on a Manchester United move. (Telegraph - subscription needed) Everton have made an opening bid for Napoli and Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, who is said to be one of new manager Rafa Benitez's top targets. (Calciomercato) Liverpool are reportedly preparing a £60m bid for Inter Milan and Italy's Euro 2020 winning-midfielder Nicolo Barella, 24. (La Repubblica) The Reds may include one of Divock Origi or Xherdan Shaqiri in a deal to bring Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez to Anfield. (Daily Express) Chelsea want to offer English forward Tammy Abraham, 23, to Borussia Dortmund as part of the deal to sign 20-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland. (Mirror) West Ham are close to agreeing a loan deal, with an option to buy, for French Paris St-Germain goalkeeper Alphonse Areola, 28. (Evening Standard) Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin has yet to agree personal terms with Inter Milan but the Italian side are considered favourites to sign the 26-year-old Spaniard. (Football.london) Meanwhile Gunners midfielder Joe Willock, 21, has reportedly told the club he would prefer to rejoin Newcastle on loan for the new Premier League season. (Daily Express) But Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Emile Smith Rowe will not be sold this summer despite reported interest from Aston Villa. (HITC) Leicester City have offered Belgium international Youri Tielemans, 24, a new long-term contract and are confident the midfielder will stay at the club, despite interest from Liverpool. (Telegraph - subscription needed) Meanwhile, Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is close to signing a new deal at the club. (HITC via Here We Go Podcast) Barcelona have almost finalised a deal to send France striker Antoine Griezmann, 30, back to former club Atletico Madrid in return for Spain midfielder Saul Niguez, 26. (Mail) Tottenham are one of four Premier League clubs interested in signing American Schalke forward Matthew Hoppe, 20, who scored six goals for the German side in the Bundesliga last season. (The Boot Room) Defender Brandon Williams, 20, could see his loan move to Southampton in jeopardy due to Manchester United's financial demands. (talkSPORT) Roma boss Jose Mourinho could look to Old Trafford to boost his squad this summer, with the former United manager considering Brazilian left-back Alex Telles, 28, as cover for the injured Leonardo Spinazzola. (Daily Star) Arsenal are set to miss out on signing PSV Eindhoven and the Netherlands forward Donyell Malen, 22, after he reached an agreement to join Borussia Dortmund as a replacement for Jadon Sancho. (Just Arsenal via Sports Bild) Tottenham are closing in on the signing of Bologna and Japan defender Takehiro Tomiyasu, 22, with the fee expected to be in the region of £15m plus add-ons. (The Athletic - subscription needed) Newcastle target Boubacar Kamara, 21, has turned down a new contract with French side Marseille. The Magpies would look to bring the France U21s midfielder to St James' Park for around £15m. (HITC via Alfredo Pedulla) Leeds United face competition from an unnamed Premier League team, plus a side from La Liga in Spain, to sign goalkeeper Kristoffer Klaesson, 20, from Norwegian side Valerenga. (Mirror)