What The Sports Pages Say

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Wednesday's newspapers



DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are reportedly 'very interested' in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as a potential successor to Virgil van Dijk.

Sporting Lisbon's in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly interested in joining three Premier League clubs this summer.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was spotted deep in conversation with two PSG chiefs after the Reds were knocked out of the Champions League by the French outfit.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned to first-team training for the first time since being on the end of a horror tackle that left him hospitalised and requiring 26 stitches.

There is still a possibility that Jadon Sancho could end up back at Old Trafford this summer if Chelsea decide not to go through with their obligation to buy deal - although it would cost what insiders say is 'a significant penalty' to pull out under the terms of their loan agreement with Manchester United.

Chelsea are believed to be looking at a number of wingers this summer, including exciting Real Betis talent Jesus Rodriguez.

Manchester United are likely to take a big hit this summer as they look to refresh a squad full of expensive stars on big salaries.

Manchester United could bank as little as £20m from selling Marcus Rashford this summer.

THE SUN

Alexis Mac Allister was pelted with missiles from the away end while taking a corner in their Champions League penalty defeat against Paris Saint-Germain.

Feuding boxers Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have clashed again ahead of their Best of British showdown.

THE TIMES

The UK's hopes of hosting the 2035 Women's World Cup have received a significant boost after it emerged that it is set to be the only European bid.

THE ATHLETIC

City Football Group (CFG), the holding company that oversees the multi-club ownership group spearheaded by Manchester City, recorded a £122.2m pre-tax loss in the 2023-24 season, taking CFG's combined losses since its 2013 founding to £972.8m.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed there is a possibility that work could begin on their ambitious stadium redevelopment plans next season.

William Saliba says he wants to stay and win trophies at Arsenal, as leaving before then would see the fans "forget" about him.

Sunderland posted a pre-tax loss of £8.6m in their annual accounts for the year ending July 31 2024, a figure that would have almost doubled had the club not sold striker Ross Stewart to Southampton.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are set for a major squad overhaul next summer, with eight first-team players reportedly set to leave.

THE GUARDIAN

FIFA has been accused of reneging on a commitment to ensure workers' safety on World Cup projects by refusing inspectors access to observe conditions inside Mexico's Azteca Stadium.

The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they will visit the White House to celebrate their victory over the Kansas City Chiefs in this year's Super Bowl.


DAILY RECORD

Alex Rae has told of the heartbreaking conversation he had with Rangers chief Patrick Stewart - in which he was told he was being sacked by his beloved club.

Brian Laudrup will return to Ibrox on Thursday night to publicly support Barry Ferguson's bid to become the next Rangers boss.

Stefan Gartenmann left Aberdeen in the summer but has still remained an important player for them in the transfer market - playing a major part in Jimmy Thelin landing a couple of his top January targets.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have secured a loan against future transfer fees, it has emerged.

Former Rangers kitman Jim McAlister has landed a plum new role with Steve Clarke's national team.


Manchester United's Diogo Dalot might move in the summer,
Viktor Gyokeres continues to attract Premier League interest
Newcastle want Ipswich's Liam Delap.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid are interested in a summer move for Manchester United and Portugal defender Diogo Dalot, 25. (Teamtalk), external

Liverpool are considering a move for Borussia Dortmund's 25-year-old Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who they see as a potential long-term replacement for Virgil van Dijk. (Bild - in German), external

Liverpool, Manchester City or Arsenal would be Viktor Gyokeres' preferred destination if the 26-year-old Sweden striker leaves Sporting this summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Arsenal are in pole position ahead of Barcelona to sign Espanyol's 23-year-old Spanish goalkeeper Joan Garcia. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish), external

Manchester United might make a move for Dusan Vlahovic as Juventus are willing to lower their £35m asking price for the 25-year-old Serbia striker. (Givemesport), external

Tottenham have opened talks with Angel Gomes over a free transfer move when the 24-year-old England midfielder's Lille contract expires this summer. (Football Transfers), external

Manchester United are leading the race for Rosario's 18-year-old Argentina Under-20s defender Juan Gimenez. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have started to explore a deal for Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary full-back Milos Kerkez. (Teamtalk), external

Leeds have a verbal agreement to re-sign 29-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips from Manchester City, subject to the Whites earning promotion to the Premier League. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle are plotting a move for Ipswich Town forward Liam Delap, 22, as the Englishman wants to stay in the Premier League amid his current club's struggles. (Football Insider), external

Turkish teenager Arda Guler wants to leave Real Madrid as he continues to struggle for game time, with Inter Milan and AC Milan reportedly interested in the 20-year-old midfielder. (Sport - in Spanish)

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

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

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


DAILY MAIL

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

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

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

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

DAILY MIRROR

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

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

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

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

DAILY EXPRESS

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

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

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

DAILY TELEGRAPH

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

DAILY STAR

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

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

SUNDAY RECORD

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

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

SCOTTISH SUN

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Thursday's newspapers


THE TELEGRAPH

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

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

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

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

THE TIMES

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAILY MAIL

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

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

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

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

THE SUN

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

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

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

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

DAILY EXPRESS

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

DAILY MIRROR

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

DAILY RECORD

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Wednesday's newspapers


THE SUN

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

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

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

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

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

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

DAILY MAIL

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

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

THE TIMES

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

THE ATHLETIC

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

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

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

DAILY TELEGRAPH

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

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

DAILY RECORD

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

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

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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Saturday's newspapers


THE SUN

Al Hilal want an answer from Bruno Fernandes by next week over whether he fancies a money-spinning move to Saudi Arabia this summer.

Florian Wirtz has told Bayern Munich he is joining Liverpool in a move that will smash the British transfer record.

Real Madrid superstar Luka Modric is set to buy a £1.1m house on the outskirts of Swansea, leaving excited fans gobsmacked.

Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho look certain to be sold by cash-strapped Manchester United this summer.

Tom Lockyer has revealed he was hurt when Luton did not offer him a new contract this month.

Gary Lineker is planning for life as a "media disruptor" after leaving the BBC, according to reports.

Former Liverpool star Albert Riera is a leading contender to become the next Hull City boss.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Alejandro Garnacho's representatives are set to hold talks with Manchester United to discuss the Argentina forward's future amid his fury at being dropped for the Europa League final.

The inaugural edition of a 16-team Rugby Club World Cup is expected to take place at the end of the 2027-28 season after discussions in Cardiff on Friday.

Pep Guardiola has become embroiled in another club-vs-country row with England after being asked to make James McAtee and Rico Lewis available during the Club World Cup next month.

DAILY MAIL

Jack Grealish was the last to leave the celebrations as Kevin De Bruyne threw a stylish night out for his Manchester City team-mates and their loved ones as he prepares to bid farewell to his adopted home.

Manchester United have begun the process of telling staff they have lost their jobs, just hours after the team's defeat in the Europa League final.

At the age of 47, Tom Brady has been retired from football 'for good' for more than two years but the legendary quarterback is now plotting a stunning comeback.


DAILY MIRROR

Michael van Gerwen has been told that his 'race is run' after the Dutchman's retirement vow.

French Open chiefs will ban supporters from drinking alcohol in the stands as they look to clamp down on bad behaviour.

Viktor Gyokeres has revealed he prefers Lisbon to London after being linked with a summer transfer to Arsenal and Manchester United.

Jean-Philippe Mateta is considering his future, with Manchester United interested in signing the Crystal Palace striker this summer.

Arne Slot has revealed that he turned down the chance to manage Tottenham before agreeing to become Liverpool boss - and that he also had secret talks about taking over at another mystery Premier League club.

THE GUARDIAN

Some of Harvard's sports teams would be virtually wiped out by a Trump administration decision announced on Thursday that would make the Ivy League school with the nation's largest athletic program ineligible for international student visas.

DAILY EXPRESS

Alexander Zverev has revealed his plane was struck by lightning on the way to the French Open.

SCOTTISH SUN

Former Hamilton Accies star Andy Ryan has successfully appealed a whopping five-match ban - after the referee in question failed to turn up.

Celtic hero Daizen Maeda will be able to take a well-earned break after the Scottish Cup Final as Japan boss Hajime Moriyasu revealed he has rested him for their World Cup qualifiers.

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

DAILY RECORD

Youssef El Kachati has been scouted by Celtic with a view to signing him in the summer.

Jimmy Thelin has admitted Sir Alex Ferguson has offered him some advice going into the Scottish Cup final with Celtic.

Russell Martin is already putting plans in place for a potential Ibrox tenure.

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


Al Hilal set to offer £100m for Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United,
Florian Wirtz would prefer to join Liverpool over Bayern Munich,
Emiliano Martinez looks set to leave Aston Villa.

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes will be given a deadline of next week to decide if he wants to leave the club, with Al Hilal set to offer around £100m for the Portugal international, 30, who would earn around £65m a season in Saudi Arabia. (Mail), external

Bayern Munich could launch a blockbuster move for Fernandes although the transfer fee United would want may prove to be a stumbling block. (Teamtalk), external

Argentina winger Alejandro Garnacho, 20, is increasingly likely to leave Manchester United this summer after becoming disillusioned at his role under head coach Ruben Amorim. (ESPN), external

Garnacho's representatives are set to hold talks with Manchester United to discuss the Argentine's future after he was dropped for the Europa League final loss to Tottenham. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United also look set to sell England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, 20, in a bid to ease financial pressure on the club. (Sun), external

Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 22, would prefer to move to Liverpool instead of Bayern Munich if he leaves Bayer Leverkusen this summer. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Bayern Munich believe Brighton and Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma, 28, is a viable alternative to Wirtz. (Sky Germany), external

Everton have held talks with Ipswich and England Under-21 forward Liam Delap, 22, over a summer move and are also interested in Liverpool and Scotland winger Ben Doak, 19. (Guardian), external

Real Madrid view Liverpool and Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister as the natural successor to Croatia international Luka Modric, 39, who is leaving the Bernabeu this summer. (Fichajes in Spanish), external

RB Leipzig have been in contact with Arsenal's newly appointed sporting director Andrea Berta about a potential deal to sell 21-year-old Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko. (Sky Sports Germany - in German), external

Wolves and Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 25, is still happy to join Manchester United this summer despite their failure to qualify for European football next season. (Sky Sports), external

Aston Villa goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez, 32 is set to leave the club with Saudi Pro League teams and Manchester United interested in the Argentina international. (Teamtalk), external

Aston Villa, West Ham and Leeds are eyeing a move for Southampton and Portugal Under-21 midfielder Matheus Fernandes, 20. (Football Insider)

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Arsenal begin talks over signing Benjamin Sesko,
Manchester United are open to offers for Kobbie Mainoo even if Bruno Fernandes leaves the club,
Al-Hilal could target Cristiano Ronaldo.

Arsenal have begun talks with RB Leipzig in an attempt to sign 21-year-old Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, who has a release clause worth over 80m euros (£67.4m). (Sky Germany - in German), external

Manchester United are still open to offers for England's Kobbie Mainoo, 20, even if his fellow midfielder, Portugal international Bruno Fernandes, 30, leaves Old Trafford. (I Paper), external

Saudi side Al-Hilal are expected to appoint Inter Milan boss Simone Inzaghi as their new head coach following Saturday's Champions League final. (Sky Sports), external

Al-Hilal have held talks about signing 40-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, who could be a free agent next month if he does not sign a new deal with fellow Saudi club Al-Nassr. (Sky Sports), external

Ronaldo, however, is said to have reached a agreement to extend his stay with Al-Nassr. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Chelsea will ask striker Liam Delap to put the Club World Cup ahead of playing for England at the European Under-21 Championship with the 22-year-old set to complete his move from Ipswich Town. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Al-Hilal are in talks with AC Milan over a deal for 27-year-old France left-back Theo Hernandez, who is a leading summer target for the Saudi Pro League side. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Officials from Real Betis will meet with their counterparts from Manchester United next week to discuss the future of 26-year-old Brazil winger Antony, with the Red Devils unlikely to let him leave on loan again. (Marca - in Spanish), external

French forward Christopher Nkunku will leave Chelsea this summer, while Tottenham have made an enquiry over the 27-year-old's availability. (Talksport), external

AC Milan will not make Kyle Walker's loan move from Manchester City permanent, but the England right-back, 35, has no future in Pep Guardiola's side. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

Paris St-Germain have joined Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign highly rated Argentine attacking midfielder Franco Mastantuono, 17, from River Plate. (Sky Sports), external

Germany winger Leroy Sane, 29, has been offered improved terms to remain at Bayern Munich. (Sky Germany - in German), external

Manchester United and Aston Villa are interested in Lille's 23-year-old French goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier. (Caughtoffside)