Friday’s top news stories and transfer rumours…
The Daily Telegraph
Manchester United are keen on Joshua Zirkzee but face stiff competition for the Bologna striker this summer.
Manchester United have agreed personal terms with England defender Jarrad Branthwaite and are hoping to sign with Everton.
Chelsea are confident they will not have to pay a higher fee than the Champions League club for Michael Oliseh after holding talks with Crystal Palace for the winger.
England manager Gareth Southgate and his players are using celebrity-endorsed smart rings in their bid to become European champions.
Tammy Abraham could be offered a route back to the Premier League this summer, with a number of clubs keeping a close eye on the striker’s situation.
Daily Mail
Manchester United are set to make an offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite after learning of his value.
Mats Hummels is also reported to be following in Edin Terzic’s footsteps and leaving Borussia Dortmund this summer.
Serbia’s training session ahead of their match against England was halted after ominous scenes saw fans with fireworks clash with police.
England players are being charged around £1,500 apiece as part of a friends and family ticket package for the Euro 2024 final.
Liverpool are keeping tabs on Lille defender Lenny Yolo but expect the 18-year-old to opt for a move to Real Madrid.
Chelsea have approached Crystal Palace for Michael Oliseh this summer and are willing to add a player as a perk to the deal.
Sun
Sporting Lisbon are sticking to their valuation of Arsenal target Victor Joquelles and intend to sell other first-team stars this summer instead.
ESPN
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is close to completing a move to Saudi Arabia.
Bayern Munich remain in the hunt for Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and are considering a replacement for Bayer Leverkusen’s Jonathan Tah..
Galatasaray are keeping an eye on Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi and AS Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana.
Arsenal are in no rush to sign goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale this summer.
Times
Everton owner Farhad Moshiri has received a new bid to buy the club from Vici Private Finance, a UK-based investor backed by at least two billionaires.
Aston Villa are willing to double the amount for John Duran, with Chelsea in contract talks with the 20-year-old.
Athletic
Liverpool and Manchester United are actively negotiating the signing of Lille centre-back Lenny Yolo, although Real Madrid may ultimately win the title.
Kylian Mbappé will be presented as a Real Madrid player on July 16th.
Bayer Leverkusen have completed the signing of midfielder Aleix Garcia from Girona.
JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers are expected to meet again this weekend to discuss the team’s vacant head coaching position, according to team and league sources.
The Houston Dynamo are finalizing a club-record deal to acquire Argentine forward Ezequiel Ponce from AEK Athens.
Daily Mirror
Sir Geoff Hurst, the only surviving member of England’s 1966 World Cup winners, has admitted his life is filled with “great sadness”..
Erling Haaland’s agent insists the Norwegian goal machine is happy at Manchester City and that his annual salary is set to break the £1 billion barrier.
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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is preparing to make a surprise return to Anfield to see Taylor Swift perform as part of her Eras tour!
Jurgen Klopp’s agent, Mark Kosicke, has slammed “nonsense” claims that the former Liverpool manager is planning to bring forward his retirement from sport to take up the role of Red Bull’s new global head of football.
Daily Record
Connor Barron has received offers from Serie A, England and Rangers and is due to make a decision on his future next week.
Martin Boyle has reportedly been in talks with both Melbourne City and Perth Glory over a potential move to Hibernian this summer.
Utrecht were unable to splash out the cash on Rangers flop Sam Lamar..
