Friday’s top news stories and transfer rumours…
Sun
Bayern Munich are eyeing a surprise move for Jack Grealish.
West Ham are expected to renew their interest in Wolves captain Max Kilman.
Video-reviewed offside decisions may suddenly be scrapped at the Euros as the creator of a similar system is suing UEFA.
Lucas Paqueta has been charged with four counts of fixing Premier League matches and faces a career-ending 10-year ban.
Chelsea are looking to get in on Manchester United’s attempts to lure one of Argentina’s most promising young defenders, Aaron Anselmin, to the Premier League.
The Daily Telegraph
Chelsea have narrowed down their list of candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino to four, with Enzo Maresca, Kieran McKenna and Thomas Frank making the shortlist.
Arsenal are considering signing Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijloup as a replacement for Aaron Ramsdale, who is expected to leave the club this summer.
Newcastle United are preparing a double deal for Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin and West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, with both players looming as key players in recruitment talks.
Manchester United have been forced to fast-track contingency plans for a manager following Mauricio Pochettino’s departure from Chelsea, with both clubs interested in some of the same targets.
Michael Schumacher’s family has reportedly won €200,000 (£170,276) after a German tabloid published an “exclusive interview” with the seven-time world champion that was actually generated by artificial intelligence.
Daily Mail
Craig Bellamy will not join Vincent Kompany at Bayern Munich, with the Burnley manager set to be appointed the Bundesliga giants’ new manager.
Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer.
Chelsea have begun the formal interview process with potential candidates to succeed Mauricio Pochettino.
Declan Rice has revealed that a major change in his diet is the key to his success on the pitch – and now eats four pancakes before matches.
Parents
Thomas Tuchel has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Erik ten Hag if Manchester United decide to change manager.
Chelsea will ask Leicester for permission to negotiate with Enzo Maresca.
Tottenham are considering a move for Nottingham Forest winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.
West Ham fear that midfielder Lucas Paqueta’s career could be over if he is found guilty of deliberately receiving a booking after being charged by the Football Association with breaching betting rules.
West Ham plan to overhaul their squad after confirming the appointment of Julen Lopetegui, who wants Wolves defender Maximilian Kilmann as one of at least six potential signings, but those plans will be affected by the Football Association’s indictment of Lucas Paqueta for suspected betting offences.
Dougie Freedman is set to remain in his role as Crystal Palace sporting director after turning down an approach from Newcastle and agreeing a new contract.
Daily Mirror
Newcastle are demanding nearly £200 million for Alexander Isak this summer as they prepare to fend off interest from Arsenal.
With Atalanta crowned Europa League winners on Wednesday, Arsenal face a potential nightmare draw in the Champions League.
Times
Kieran McKenna has a choice between Brighton & Hove Albion and Chelsea, with both clubs willing to meet his personal demands to appoint him as manager.
Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on Ademola Lookman, who scored a hat-trick for Atalanta in the Europa League final.
England have hired a sports psychologist to help them defend their T20 World Cup crown after their defeat in last year’s 50-over tournament.
Athletic
Juventus are appealing an arbitration panel’s decision to order the club to pay Cristiano Ronaldo around 9.8 million euros (£8.3 million) in unpaid wages.
Burnley’s goalkeeping coach Jelle ten Rouweler is set to leave the club to join Ajax.
At this summer’s Copa America, pink cards will be used for substitutions due to concussion.
Goalkeeper Keylor Navas has announced his retirement from the Costa Rican national team, just weeks before the country’s squad for the 2024 Copa America is announced.
Ajax are close to agreeing a deal for Francesco Farioli to become their new manager.
Evening Standard
Kieran McKenna has given Chelsea permission to step up their approach, with the Ipswich manager set to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.
Conor Gallagher and Trevoh Chalobah are expected to be close to leaving Chelsea following the departure of Mauricio Pochettino.
Daily Record
Aberdeen have Robbie McCrory and Hakon Valdimarsson as goalkeeping targets for the summer.
Eli Ewan is in demand in France and has a big bid on his hands from Hibernian Chiefs.
Aberdeen have begun negotiations with Jamie McGrath over a new contract.
Scottish Sun
Celtic are preparing a new bid for Ghana international Daniel Amati, according to reports.
Manager Philippe Clement revealed Ridvan Yilmaz was left in tears as Hampden’s injury crisis deepened.
Aberdeen are expected to auction off for Bojan Miovski in the off-season, with Bologna linked with the North Macedonia international.
