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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Sergio Aguero, Wilfried Zaha, Ibrahima Konate
By Sporting Life
08:21 · THU April 08, 2021

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham have stepped up their bid to recruit Southampton defensive lynchpin Jannik Vestergaard and bolster their shaky defence for next season.
Liverpool will reportedly face competition from Chelsea to sign Ajax midfielder Ryan Gravenberch.
RB Leipzig reportedly phoned Liverpool to discuss their intentions to sign Ibrahima Konate but the Reds have now informed them that they won't be pursuing the transfer.
Diego Carlos is reportedly a top target for Tottenham in the transfer window and they have a plan to try and reach an agreement with Sevilla.
THE SUN
Wayne Rooney's future as manager of Derby County will be safe under potential new owners No Limits Sports LTD, according to sources close to the Rams.
Sergio Aguero would reportedly consider a move to Tottenham when his contract expires in the summer.
Chelsea are 'one of only two or three clubs' who are financially stable, according to Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
UEFA has been plunged into Euro 2020 crisis after Bilbao was ruled out of hosting games at the tournament - just hours after announcing it would host 12,000 fans.
Charlie Savage has been handed his first professional contract at Manchester United as a reward for his fine form this season.
Former England star Gareth Barry could still be hit with an FA rap over a secret deal to buy a stake in Swindon Town.
Arsenal are reportedly in the hunt to sign Sevilla star Bryan Gil - but may have to spend £100m to secure his services.

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DAILY MIRROR
Mikel Arteta has vowed to axe the Arsenal players who act like they're on holiday after Emmanuel Petit's scathing review of his former club.
Emmanuel Petit concedes he regrets leaving Arsenal for Barcelona in 2000 and believes his ego got in the way.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to battle Liverpool for the signature of Ibrahima Konate.
DAILY MAIL
The FA are aiming to appoint their new chairman before the European Championship, with businesswoman Debbie Hewitt in pole position to land the role.
Manchester United are reportedly considering whether to hijack Liverpool's bid to land RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate in the summer.
Ousmane Dembele reportedly wants to pledge his future to Barcelona after hitting some of his best form at the Nou Camp.
Nuno Espirito Santo will hold talks with the League Managers Association to express his concerns about top-flight clubs' pre-season preparations.
Surrey want to stage Indian Premier League matches in England in a project that could be worth 'tens of millions of pounds' to the cash-strapped domestic game.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal have reignited their interest in Wilfried Zaha, with Crystal Palace expected to cash in on their prized asset.
Philippe Coutinho has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury - meaning Liverpool are set to miss out on a £17m transfer windfall from Barcelona.
THE TIMES
Arsene Wenger has said that FIFA will be ready to use automated offsides at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
England coach Eddie Jones has launched an audacious bid to lure uncapped hooker Ewan Ashman away from Scotland and into the England set-up.
DAILY RECORD
Hampden should be given the green light to host the Tartan Army's Euro 2020 party in the next 24 hours - and it could be in line to stage even more big games if Ireland is ruled out of the running.
Scotland star Jack Hendry has confirmed that KV Oostende are pushing to try and sign him on a permanent basis from Celtic.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers flop Umar Sadiq has been linked with an incredible €60m move to Bayern Munich.
Charlie Adam reckons Real Madrid and Manchester City should be fighting over Kieran Tierney this summer - and the bidding should start at £50m.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney has confirmed he was close to joining Celtic last summer.
Leigh Griffiths fears he is on a countdown to being freed by Celtic in the summer - with Aberdeen waiting in the wings.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Sergio Aguero, Jerome Boeteng, Folarin Balogun
By Sporting Life
09:48 · SAT April 10, 2021

THE SUN

Leeds are shock contenders for Chelsea and Arsenal target Sergio Aguero, reports say.
Tottenham have reportedly made contact with Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu - who remains a long-term target for rivals Arsenal.
The linesman who asked Erling Haaland to sign yellow and red cards at Manchester City has been banned from officiating in Romania's top tier.
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DAILY MAIL
Raheem Sterling is setting up his own football agency - and will even conduct his own contract negotiations with Manchester City.
Thomas Tuchel says he will give Chelsea's misfiring forwards until the end of this season to arrest their slump before deciding whether more reinforcements are required.
Premier League managers stepped up the fight against social media abuse on Friday, with Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp advising their players to ditch popular platforms and Aston Villa boss Dean Smith calling for a mass boycott.
Sadio Mane could be left out of Liverpool's revenge mission against Aston Villa after Jurgen Klopp recognised there is an issue with his form.
Premier League and Championship clubs are at loggerheads over the dates for this summer's transfer window.
Mino Raiola will not face any disciplinary action for breaching rule B1 of the governing body's intermediary handbook.
Prospective new Derby owner Erik Alonso is facing questions from the EFL over the source of his funds before a proposed takeover can be signed off.
Bayern Munich stalwart Jerome Boateng will not be Barcelona-bound this summer, according to reports claiming that the Spanish giants want long-term replacements for Gerard Pique.
Mauro Icardi's agents have begun the search to find another club for the Argentine striker, according to reports.
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THE TIMES
Manchester City's annual results this week revealed a spiralling wage bill that is a record for English football and has left their neighbours far behind.
Having spent 17 years of his career at Melwood, Steven Gerrard is now looking to return to Liverpool's former training ground - to set up a base for his football academy.
The British & Irish Lions are facing a coaching crisis after three late withdrawals from Warren Gatland's first-choice management team.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Munich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin have received a stay of execution as Euro 2021 host cities - after UEFA gave them an extension until April 19 to guarantee fans.
THE GUARDIAN
Thomas Tuchel has defended his refusal to give Tammy Abraham more opportunities, arguing that he cannot base selections on the striker's previous goalscoring exploits for Chelsea.
Wales fans have been given the go-ahead to make the 3,000-mile trip to Baku for their Euro 2020 matches against Switzerland and Turkey provided they have a negative Covid test.
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DAILY MIRROR
Frank Lampard revealed that he has had 'opportunities' to return to management since his sacking by Chelsea but is taking time to spend with his family.
Edinson Cavani has still not made up his mind whether or not to stay at Old Trafford for another season.
Folarin Balogun is reportedly set to commit his future to Arsenal by penning a new four-year contract with the club.
Sam Allardyce reckons perceptions he is a long-ball boss is "fake news".
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DAILY RECORD
Celtic have contacted the SFA demanding clarification over the delay in the Rangers Covid Five case.
Benjamin Siegrist feels Dundee United won't stand in his way if a decent offer comes in for him.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are tracking Morecambe winger Carlos Mendes Gomes.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Declan Rice, Paul Pogba, Pedri and Ibrahima Konate
By Sporting Life
11:41 · SUN April 11, 2021

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

West Ham will tell Manchester United to forget any plans to offer Jesse Lingard as part of a deal to sign Declan Rice.
Paul Pogba is a captain in the Manchester United dressing room and will leave his team-mates devastated if he is sold.
Manchester United want to bring 'keeper Sam Johnstone back from West Brom in a shock swoop.
Mikel Arteta is facing growing resentment from players upset they are being blamed for Arsenal's problems instead of him.
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani is reportedly close to agreeing his Boca Juniors transfer.
West Ham and Borussia Dortmund are both reportedly keen on signing Spartak Moscow star Jordan Larsson - son of Celtic legend Henrik.
Liverpool are reportedly close to capturing RB Leipzig's centre-back Ibrahima Konate.
Manchester United and Leeds are reportedly locked in a transfer battle for Sheffield United prospect Kyron Gordon.
Thomas Tuchel revealed his shock at being sacked by PSG on the eve of Christmas last year.
Hansi Flick has dropped a hint he is prepared to quit Bayern Munich at the end of the season.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
The Football Association could join Premier League and Football League clubs in boycotting social media as part of a blanket blackout.
Ministers are planning to use vaccine passports as a short-term 'bridge to freedom' - which would include the return of capacity crowds for the start of the Premier League season in August.
David de Gea's time at Manchester United looks to be coming to an end this summer with Dean Henderson appearing to come out on top in their battle for the No 1 shirt at Old Trafford.
Carlo Ancelotti has reportedly made Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly his number one target after rumours that Yerry Mina wants to leave Everton for Serie A.
Luis Suarez is considering leaving Atletico Madrid in the summer transfer window to return to his former club Liverpool, according to reports in Spain.
Everton's Mason Holgate has hailed Carlo Ancelotti's son Davide as an 'unbelievable' coach.
Chris Wilder is still in regular contact with Paul Heckingbottom - the man who replaced him as manager of Sheffield United.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Kevin De Bruyne saved himself more than £8m by negotiating his new Manchester City contract himself.
Super-agent Mino Raiola is planning to make Erling Haaland the first £1m-a-week footballer.
Edinson Cavani's situation is being complicated by a £2m pay-off that Manchester United will have to pay if they fail to trigger a one-year contract extension.
West Ham boss David Moyes reckons Jamie Vardy is a fine example to Jarrod Bowen of where hard work and dedication can get you in football.
DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY
Arsenal plan to hijack West Ham's bid to sign resurgent England international Jesse Lingard this summer.
Tottenham defender Joe Rodon reckons Jose Mourinho puts the boot into his players to teach them about being serial 'winners'.
Leicester have overtaken Manchester United and Tottenham in the battle to land Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
Arsenal are planning a move for Brazilian youngster Matheus Martinelli, potentially making him the second Martinelli at the club.
THE INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
Raheem Sterling was subjected to racist abuse on Twitter in the wake of Manchester City's defeat by Leeds in the Premier League on Saturday.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Steven Gerrard hopes becoming a champion will help to keep Alfredo Morelos at Rangers.
Steven Gerrard has confirmed Niko Katic will not kick a ball this term.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Liverpool are refusing to give up on the prospect of signing Barcelona wonderkid Pedri this summer, despite the Catalans offering him a new deal.
Manchester United are eyeing a move to sign Paulo Dybala from Juventus in order to reunite him with Paul Pogba, reports suggest.
SUNDAY MAIL
John Kennedy insists Celtic are still Scottish football's top dogs and can prove it by delivering a Scottish Cup KO to Rangers.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Marouane Fellaini, Mo Salah, Pau Torres, Pedri
By Sporting Life
07:56 · MON April 12, 2021

Read the latest football gossip and transfer rumours from the national newspapers with Sporting Life's Paper Talk.

DAILY MAIL
Football League clubs are pushing for next Saturday's 3pm fixtures to be played on Friday night so not to clash with Prince Philip's funeral.
Mikel Arteta admits the relief of a much-needed Arsenal victory was spoiled by yet another injury headache.
Marouane Fellaini could make a shock return to the Premier League this summer with Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho reportedly planning a reunion with the former Manchester United midfielder.
Sam Allardyce has warned his West Brom players relegation is likely to mean club staff losing their jobs.
Carlo Ancelotti wants his squad to embrace the pressure of needing to deliver and show they remain in the hunt for European football.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Scotland's Steve Tandy has emerged as the frontrunner for the Lions defence coach vacancy after Warren Gatland was forced into a major reshuffle of his coaching team.
THE TIMES
Sport will pay its respects to Prince Philip by moving fixtures and halting play during the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday.
James Tavernier, the Rangers captain, is "pushing hard" to be involved in this weekend's Scottish Cup tie against Celtic, the timing of which has yet to be decided.
DAILY MIRROR
Galatasaray forward Radamel Falcao is to undergo surgery after suffering a facial injury during training.
Manchester United have been in contact with Pau Torres' representatives ahead of a potential move, according to reports in Spain.
THE SUN
Four Leicester City stars at a Covid-flouting house party were busted by their manager Brendan Rodgers - then hid before cops arrived.
Arsenal have been dealt major blow after Mikel Arteta confirmed Kieran Tierney will miss the rest of the season - with Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli also picking up injuries on Sunday.
PSG have reportedly made contact with Liverpool star Mohamed Salah.
Konstantinos Mavropanos has refused to commit his future to Arsenal - despite only signing a new contract last year.
West Ham aim to swoop for QPR's giant Senegalese goalkeeper Seny Dieng.
Hartlepool goalkeeper Brad Young could be on his way to Leicester in a bargain deal.
Graham Ruthven pinpoints Paul Pogba as the star of Sunday's match
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DAILY EXPRESS
Daniel Levy has already reportedly decided he will have to stick by Jose Mourinho next season because it will cost too much to sack him.
Jesse Lingard's previous views on Arsenal and playing at the Emirates Stadium could dash any hopes Gunners' fans have of seeing the midfielder move to their club.
DAILY STAR
Liverpool must act quickly to sign Pedri in the summer transfer window as Barcelona have their own plan in place.
SCOTTISH SUN
AC Milan are ready to offer Celtic loan defender Diego Laxalt as part of their bid to land Odsonne Edouard.
Fans are still waiting to find out when next weekend's Scottish Cup ties will be played - but they look certain to be moved after the Scottish Grand National was put back 24 hours to Sunday to avoid a clash with Prince Philip's funeral.
Dundee United manager Micky Mellon has emerged as a shock contender to take charge of English League One side Doncaster Rovers.
DAILY RECORD
Hampden bosses will hold an emergency breakfast meeting on Monday morning in a bid to thrash out a contingency plan to reschedule this weekend's packed Scottish Cup card around the funeral of Prince Phillip.
Hearts are set to celebrate their Championship title with a trophy day on the weekend of the Scottish Cup quarter-finals - if Inverness are knocked out by St Mirren this Saturday.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Erling Haaland, Gini Wijnaldum, Jesse Lingard and Raphael Varane
By Sporting Life
07:32 · WED April 14, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Bayern Munich are confident they will land Erling Haaland next summer if he spends one more season at Borussia Dortmund.
Mike Ashley is closing the Newcastle United retail store and has made all of his staff redundant, informing them that the club's proposed new owners do not wish to keep them.
West Brom's bid to switch their game against Aston Villa was blocked by the Premier League because of their commitment to televise every match this season.
Premier League clubs are considering a boycott of social media next weekend.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
Gini Wijnaldum has given Liverpool hope of him staying at Anfield beyond the summer when his contract expires.
Wolves are interested in signing Iceland prodigy Isak Bergmann Johannesson from IFK Norrkoping but are worried about getting a post-Brexit work permit.
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Matthew Cox.
Crystal Palace are yet to decide on whether there will be a change in the dugout next season after their longest consecutive run in the Premier League, but one manager catching the eye is Valerien Ismael at Barnsley.
Everton midfielder Mo Besic is a target for Reading this summer when his contract runs out at Goodison Park.
The Carabao Cup final has been engulfed by accusations of discrimination and poor treatment of fans as plans for the return of crowds were condemned by supporters' groups.
A fan zone for up to 12,500 supporters to watch England's Euro 2021 matches on outdoor screens is being planned for Trafalgar Square.
James Maddison, Ayoze Perez and Hamza Choudhury will train with their Leicester team-mates on Wednesday for the first time since breaching Covid regulations.
THE TIMES
Everton have identified Norwich City's Max Aarons as an option at right-back and will look to haggle down his £30 million asking price.
DAILY MIRROR
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is being eyed by Tottenham amid uncertainty surrounding the future of Jose Mourinho.
William Saliba has been handed an encouraging boost over his Arsenal future by manager Mikel Arteta.
THE SUN
Manchester United are back on the trail of Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane.
Ashley Young is mulling over his future as he prepares to add a Serie A winner's medal to his collection with Inter Milan.
Jose Mourinho's row with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has killed off any lingering chances of Harry Kane moving to Manchester United this summer.
UEFA are set to partially scrap the away goals rule from next season. Under the new regulations poised to be agreed on Friday, away goals will only count extra up to the end of 90 minutes in the second leg.
Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer Hakim Ziyech to Sevilla in a player-plus-cash deal to bring Jules Kounde to Stamford Bridge.
Ex-Premier League referee Howard Webb has married his long-term girlfriend German VAR Bibiana Steinhaus.
Graham Ruthven pinpoints Paul Pogba as the star of Sunday's match
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DAILY EXPRESS
Borussia Dortmund do not want to sell Erling Haaland this summer, according to the player's agent Mino Raiola.
Torino striker and reported Chelsea target Andrea Belotti is unlikely to renew his current deal with the Serie A relegation candidates, according to reports from Italy.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum is reportedly 'about to say goodbye' to Jurgen Klopp with several clubs in the running to land him.
DAILY STAR
The representatives of Jesse Lingard have warned off on suggestions Manchester United may try and use the West Ham loanee as a makeweight in a deal to bring Declan Rice to Old Trafford.
DAILY RECORD
Misfiring Celtic striker Patryk Klimala is on the verge of joining NY Red Bulls after the MLS outfit lodged a lucrative bid to the Hoops hierarchy for a permanent transfer for the £3.5million Polish frontman.
Scottish football chiefs are ready to demand crisis talks with the Scottish Government over fears season ticket sales will be crippled by coronavirus.
Ambitious Stephen Glass wants Bruce Anderson to sign a new contract and to fight for a place in his new-look Aberdeen frontline next season.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cristiano Ronaldo, Declan Rice, Max Aarons
By Sporting Life
07:23 · THU April 15, 2021

THE SUN

Declan Rice sounded out Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw on what it is like at Manchester United while away with England, according to reports.
PSG are preparing an audacious player-swap move in a bid to sign Cristiano Ronaldo, according to reports.
William Saliba will reportedly be considered for the Arsenal first team next season after impressing during his loan spell at Nice.
Lucas Torreira looks set to stay at Arsenal with a move to Boca Juniors looking 'unlikely', according to reports in South America.
Yangel Herrera says it is his dream to play under Pep Guardiola at Manchester City.
Red Star Belgrade have been punished for racist abuse aimed at Zlatan Ibrahimovic earlier this year.
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DAILY MAIL
Mohamed Salah is reportedly concerned Liverpool may consider cashing in on him this summer after he flirted with a move away in recent months.
Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged Boris Johnson to intervene in the takeover of Newcastle by telling the Premier League to 'correct' its decision to block the deal.
Phil Foden was less than impressed following his heroics in Dortmund after a tweet was published on his official Twitter account without his approval.
Arsenal are unlikely to renew the contract of centre-back David Luiz this summer, according to reports.
Fulham have joined a number of teams interested in making a permanent move for Chelsea youngster Ike Ugbo.
The Lions and Premiership clubs remain at daggers drawn over player release for a pre-tour camp with a key meeting set for next week.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Gini Wijnaldum has given Liverpool hope of him staying at Anfield beyond the summer when his contract expires.
Wolves are interested in signing Iceland prodigy Isak Bergmann Johannesson from IFK Norrkoping but are worried about getting a post-Brexit work permit.
Manchester United have sent scouts to watch AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper Matthew Cox.
Crystal Palace are yet to decide on whether there will be a change in the dugout next season after their longest consecutive run in the Premier League, but one manager catching the eye is Valerien Ismael at Barnsley.
Everton midfielder Mo Besic is a target for Reading this summer when his contract runs out at Goodison Park.
The Carabao Cup final has been engulfed by accusations of discrimination and poor treatment of fans as plans for the return of crowds were condemned by supporters' groups.
A fan zone for up to 12,500 supporters to watch England's Euro 2021 matches on outdoor screens is being planned for Trafalgar Square.
James Maddison, Ayoze Perez and Hamza Choudhury will train with their Leicester team-mates on Wednesday for the first time since breaching Covid regulations.
Jarrod Bowen has been in great form for West Ham
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THE TIMES
Everton have identified Norwich City's Max Aarons as an option at right-back and will look to haggle down his £30m asking price.
Wimbledon has revealed that a new 8,000-seat show court and 38 additional grass courts are part of plans for the largest expansion in its history.
DAILY MIRROR
Luka Modric has encouraged Kylian Mbappe to join Real Madrid if the La Liga champions attempt a move for him in the summer transfer window.
Bernd Leno has opened the door to a departure from Arsenal, with contract talks yet to begin between the German and the Gunners.
Jesse Lingard is reportedly undecided on his Manchester United future, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer launching a charm offensive.
DAILY EXPRESS
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo is being linked with an incredible return to Manchester United this summer.
Arsenal star Folarin Balogun rejected approaches from 15 clubs as he signs a new contract at the Gunners.
Chelsea transfer guru Marina Granovskaia is ready to put a host of first-team players up for sale in order to fund a move for Erling Haaland, reports suggest.
THE GUARDIAN
Lionel Messi has helped to obtain 50,000 Covid vaccines from China for an ambitious but controversial plan to inoculate all of South America's football players before this summer's Copa America tournament.
Tim Krul and Emi Buendia have the Canaries flying
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DAILY STAR
Chelsea are apparently willing to go all-out in order to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde, and will even offer them Hakim Ziyech in exchange.
SCOTTISH SUN
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon is at the centre of a police probe over claims he was involved in an alleged cross-border Covid-breach.
Callum Davidson would love to keep on-loan Rangers winger Glenn Middleton for next season.
Patryk Klimala has jetted out to New York to complete his Red Bulls move.
DAILY RECORD
Morton are bracing themselves to be hammered by the SFA after breaching Covid rules to play in a bounce match for trialists.
Leo Hjelde's dad has revealed the Celtic defender is being tracked by a number of clubs but is targeting a first-team breakthrough next term.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Nikola Milenkovic, Kylian Mbappe, Newcastle
By Sporting Life
07:30 · FRI April 16, 2021


THE SUN

Manchester United are ready to step up their pursuit of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic with the defender's transfer fee set at £38m this summer.
Barnsley have warned Crystal Palace off nicking boss Valerien Ismael this summer.
Harry Kane can be forgiven for considering his future at Tottenham with Manchester United claimed to be interested, according to Dimitar Berbatov.
Sead Kolasinac is willing to take a 50 per cent pay cut to make his loan move to Schalke permanent this summer, according to reports.
Jose Mourinho's Tottenham were deservedly knocked out by heavy underdogs Dinamo Zagreb in the Europa League
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DAILY MAIL
The Premier League has shifted its calendar to allow each club to play in front of its own supporters - but no away fans will be admitted.
Europe's biggest clubs are expected to make a grab for greater control of the Champions League, when they hold crucial talks on Friday.
The attack on Real Madrid's team bus by Liverpool supporters only served to spur on the Spanish side, claims Federico Valverde.
Carlos Vinicius looks unlikely to return to Benfica next season, with a Premier League battle between Tottenham and Wolves brewing over his signature.
Lucas Torreira has continued to make his feelings clear to Arsenal that he is desperate to join Boca Juniors.
Footballers are paying as much as £4,000 a month to outsource their social media activity.
Watford are set to offer Ashley Young a shock return to the club - 14 years after he left Vicarage Road.
Mauricio Pochettino has promised Paris Saint-Germain fans he will 'fight' to keep hold of star man Kylian Mbappe amid strong interest from Real Madrid.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti has opened the door for Paris Saint-Germain to make a substantial bid for on-loan striker Moise Kean but the club have placed a £45m price tag on the Italy international.
Phil Foden has decided to part ways with the social media company that runs his Twitter account over a contentious message to Kylian Mbappe in the immediate aftermath of Manchester City's Champions League quarter-final triumph over Borussia Dortmund.
The £305m Saudi Arabia-backed bid to buy Newcastle United will be re-submitted if the club wins its arbitration case against the Premier League.
Chelsea's Mason Mount and Kai Havertz
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DAILY MIRROR
Netherlands boss Frank de Boer has told Virgil van Dijk to forget about playing in this summer's European Championships and instead focus on his Liverpool comeback.
Arsenal face losing Eddie Nketiah after convincing Folarin Balogun to sign a new deal at the Emirates.
Paul Pogba says Granada's players were trying to get him sent off during his fleeting appearance for Manchester United in the Europa League quarter-finals.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have held talks about a blockbuster deal for Erling Haaland with Mino Raiola, according to reports.
THE GUARDIAN
Carlo Ancelotti has claimed a central midfielder and striker are not transfer priorities for Everton this summer because the club trust Jean-Philippe Gbamin and Paris Saint-Germain have yet to make a permanent move for Moise Kean.
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DAILY STAR
Mino Raiola's demands for Erling Haaland have forced one Premier League side to "pull out" of a transfer.
Manchester United and Liverpool are among the club eyeing up a move for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic, who brands himself the 'Serbian Zlatan Ibrahimovic'.
SCOTTISH SUN
Cops probing claims Neil Lennon breached Covid rules with an alleged cross-border pub trip have said no English laws were broken.
Jim Goodwin has been given a three-match ban by the SFA after confronting ref Don Robertson.
DAILY RECORD
Scottish football is set for a huge Covid shot in the arm next month with padlocks set to come off the turnstiles in time to let fans in for the end-of-season top-flight playoffs.
Jubilant Stephen Glass has revealed Celtic were on the phone trying to keep Scott Brown when he was up signing his pre-contract.
Former Rangers boss Alex McLeish believes Celtic need to get the "wheels turning again" in their search to name Neil Lennon's permanent successor.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Paul Pgba, Ibrahima Konate, Gini Wijnaldum & Ryan Kent
By Sporting Life
07:59 · SUN April 18, 2021

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Paul Pogba is demanding a whopping £500,000-per week to sign a new deal at Manchester United.
Raheem Sterling is back on Real Madrid's transfer radar.
RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate has revealed that Liverpool have not contacted him about a potential move to Anfield this summer.
THE MAIL ON SUNDAY
Premier League clubs are set to launch a social media blackout at the start of next month as part of a war against online racism.
England is in a showdown with Russia for extra Euro 2020 games, with UEFA set to announce on Monday that Dublin will not be a host city for the delayed European Championships this summer.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has praised Folarin Balogun's 'unique' qualities with the striker on the brink of a new deal with the club.
SUNDAY MIRROR
Gini Wijnaldum is still planning to join Barcelona in the summer because he wants to play alongside Lionel Messi - and Dutch team-mate Memphis Depay.
Paul Pogba's contract saga is set to be played out in front of the TV cameras after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insisted he has no problem with Amazon's potentially explosive documentary series about the Manchester United midfielder.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has confirmed that Lionel Messi's contract talks are "progressing".
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are on the trail of Metz teen sensation Pape Sarr.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho expects to learn tomorrow whether Harry Kane has any hope of playing in the Carabao Cup Final.
Eden Hazard is ready to return for Real Madrid ahead of an emotional Chelsea reunion in the Champions League semi-final.
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SUNDAY MAIL
Connor Goldson is set to commit his long-term future to Rangers by signing a contract extension early next week.
Rangers manager Steven Gerrard insists Scott Brown will be missed in the heat of derby battle when he leaves Celtic in the summer.
SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Leeds hope to make it third time lucky with a £15m move for Ryan Kent.
Rangers hero Glen Kamara has launched a management consultancy business named in honour of his club's historic 55th league title.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Saul Niguez; Joe Willock; Kevin De Bruyne
By Sporting Life
07:28 · MON April 19, 2021


DAILY MIRROR

Jurgen Klopp has admitted that he still doesn't know when skipper Jordan Henderson will be back in training.
Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette was forced out of his team's 1-1 draw with Fulham after sustaining an apparent hamstring injury.
Eden Hazard is "ready" to take on Chelsea in the Champions League, according to Zinedine Zidane.
Manchester United legend Roy Keane reportedly fears he has missed out on the Celtic job after holding talks over a potential return to management.
Steve Bruce wants to sign Arsenal loanee and match winner Joe Willock for Newcastle permanently.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has been impressed with Joe Willock's form during his loan spell at Newcastle United.
Alexandre Lacazette has insisted that his immediate future is in Arsenal's hands as speculation grows over a summer move away from the Emirates Stadium.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was 'very close' with Erling Haaland during their time at Molde, it has been claimed.
Manchester United are looking increasingly likely to go after West Ham star Declan Rice this summer.
Tottenham don't have Maurizio Sarri in mind to replace Jose Mourinho, reports say.
DAILY MAIL
Thomas Tuchel has opened the door to extending his Chelsea contract as he approaches the final 12 months of his deal.
Kevin De Bruyne fears he has suffered ankle ligament damage after hobbling out of Manchester City's FA Cup semi-final defeat.
Sheffield United are plotting a 'Norwich approach' to promotion next season after Wolves confirmed their fall back to the Championship.
While fans have to wait until the final two matches of the season to return in limited numbers to Premier League matches, the same cannot be said of directors.
At the start of the season, Premier League press officers set up a WhatsApp group to improve communication between the media departments but the relegated sides now face being kicked out.
Eyebrows have been raised ahead of UEFA's 45th Ordinary Congress over the decision to hold it in person, in Montreux, Switzerland despite the need for cross-border travel during the pandemic.
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DAILY STAR
Manchester United could reportedly meet the release clause of Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez to help bolster their midfield.
THE SUN
Barcelona are set for crunch talks over Lionel Messi's contract situation after the player's father landed in the city.
DAILY RECORD
David Turnbull admits Celtic's stars sat in sickened silence after their Ibrox nightmare.
John Kennedy insists Celtic will fight back from the deep hurt of their trophyless season.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Roy Keane fears he has been overlooked for the Celtic job - despite talks with the Scottish giants.
Neil Lennon's agent has hit out at those who filmed the ex-Celtic boss in a pub.
Morecambe boss Derek Adams insists he is relaxed about Rangers' interest in exciting prospect Carlos Mendes Gomes.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Jose Mourinho; Ed Woodward; Raphael Varane
By Sporting Life
07:58 · TUE April 20, 2021

DAILY MAIL

Ed Woodward held an emergency briefing with 'seriously unimpressed' Manchester United players at Carrington on Monday morning.
Fans have swiftly and fiercely voiced their anger at the European Super League stink - with the Chelsea Supporters' Trust branding the plan the 'ultimate betrayal'.
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has vowed the Government will use every tool at their disposal to kill the rebel European Super League.
Tottenham have made Red Bull Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann their preferred candidate to replace sacked Jose Mourinho.
The big six clubs could be blocked from signing foreign players amid the push to join the European Super League.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel admits it might be impossible to prevent his players from being distracted by the furore surrounding a possible European Super League.
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona says the views of supporters should have been taken into account before the European Super League was revealed.
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THE SUN

Jose Mourinho was axed as Tottenham boss after a players' revolt.
Crystal Palace have reportedly placed Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira on their shortlist to succeed Roy Hodgson if the veteran manager leaves Selhurst Park this summer.
A number of angry clubs reportedly want the six European Super League breakaway sides to be kicked out of the Premier League immediately.
Gareth Southgate is concerned that a breakaway European Super League could ruin his England plans.
Chelsea have stepped up their interest in Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule, according to reports.
Eric Bailly is poised to be offered a way out of Manchester United by former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City were in danger of being thrown out of the Champions League and Europa League semi-finals on Monday night as football authorities, fans and the Government declared war on the European Super League.
Jose Mourinho was sacked by Tottenham Hotspur following chairman Daniel Levy's decision to accelerate the appointment of a new manager - prompted by the interest in young German coach Julian Nagelsmann from perennial Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich.
Jose Mourinho's sacking by Tottenham Hotspur means he has now earned £77.5m from losing managerial jobs during his career - more than £60m of which has come from English clubs.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea are poised to make a summer move for Real Madrid centre-back Raphael Varane.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke was reportedly absent from showdown talks between Arsenal players and the club's hierarchy over controversial plans to join a European Super League.
Edinson Cavani has informed Manchester United chiefs he will be leaving this summer, according to multiple reports in South America.

THE INDEPENDENT

Sir Keir Starmer has called on the government to introduce legislation to block English clubs' involvement in the European Super League, and even prise ownership from the current "Big Six" hierarchies so they have less control, stating there would be cross-party support.

DAILY RECORD

Robbie Neilson has admitted top six is the initial target for Hearts on their return to the Premiership as he takes the walk-before-you-can-run approach.
Luton Town want to make a summer swoop for Motherwell midfielder Allan Campbell.
St Johnstone boss Callum Davidson has confirmed he was turned down by Rangers when attempting a January swoop for Nathan Patterson.
SFA bosses are confident star trio Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney and Scott McTominay will be cleared to play in the Euros this summer - despite a threat from UEFA to have them banned from the tournament as part of football's raging civil war.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic target Eddie Howe has joined the chorus of condemnation towards the breakaway European Super League.