Tuesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Telegraph
Arsenal are planning to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Merino, who played a key role in Spain’s Euro 2024 triumph.
Harry Kane is not thought to be considering international retirement and will look to Lionel Messi to inspire his team to bounce back from another final defeat to England.
Sun
Thomas Tuchel wants to become England manager if Gareth Southgate steps down.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to compete with Bayern Munich for the signing of Jonathan Tah.
Real Madrid’s iconic Bernabeu Stadium looks like a completely different place as the club prepares to unveil Kylian Mbappe as the team’s newest superstar.
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After England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final, 1966 World Cup winner Geoff Hurst wondered whether Gareth Southgate’s time as manager was over.
Daily Mirror
Everton have agreed the sale of Amadou Onana to Aston Villa for £50 million and are feeling increasingly confident of winning the tug-of-war with Manchester United for Jarrad Branthwaite.
Manchester United have rejected an offer from Galatasaray for Scott McTominay after his resurgent success last year.
Manchester United would benefit greatly from the signing of Lenny Yolo.
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour is launching an intense charm offensive to keep Pep Guardiola at the Etihad.
Former Brazil captain Dunga miraculously escaped serious injury after his car flipped over the weekend.
Daily Mail
Spain captain Alvaro Morata is in negotiations for a £10.9million move to AC Milan.
A horrifying photo of Lionel Messi’s ankle after he was injured in the Copa America final has gone viral.
Dele has been pictured accompanying Everton’s training squad as he continues to be sidelined during pre-season.
Jude Bellingham became “furious” with England manager Gareth Southgate during a crucial moment in Sunday’s Euro 2024 final defeat, according to reports.
Bellingham and Adidas’ campaign in the run up to Euro 2024 has reportedly caused a stir within the England camp.
Daily Express
Gareth Southgate has been linked with a Premier League managerial job after England’s disastrous defeat in the Euro 2024 final.
ITV has already offered Southgate the opportunity to work as a pundit on future England broadcasts if the 53-year-old chooses to step down as England manager.
Carlos Alcaraz has refused to say he will watch the Wimbledon men’s final on Sunday after unfounded rumours circulated that he and Emma Raducane are dating.
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Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol says the Football Association wants manager Gareth Southgate to stay on and will give him “time and space” to decide his future after England’s defeat to Spain in the Euro 2024 final.
Parents
The president of Colombia’s soccer federation has been arrested after an alleged fight with a security guard at Sunday’s chaotic Copa America final.
Willy Kambwala joined Villarreal from Manchester United for a fee of €11.5 million (£9.6 million) after United decided to sell the 19-year-old defender after he rejected the offer of a new contract.
Leicester City Women have announced the appointment of Amandine Mikel as their new manager on a three-year contract.
Rugby league bosses are considering reinstating the Great Britain brand in place of England for next year’s tour of Australia in a bid to bring a much-needed boost to the international game.
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Uruguay coach Marcelo Bielsa and Canada coach Jesse Marsch have both questioned the standard of this year’s Copa America hosts and slammed them.
Times
Manager Gareth Southgate is expected to receive the honour despite England still suffering the heartbreak of losing a second Euros final in three years.
Despite England’s loss to Spain in the European Championship final on Sunday, the country is benefiting from the economic fever.
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Jamie Carragher says he looks at Gareth Southgate’s achievements and feels there are not many managers who can achieve greater success with England.
Evening Standard
Arsenal are closing in on the signing of Ajax goalkeeper Tommy Thetford.
Alberto Sambi Lokonga wants to stay at Arsenal for “many years” after joining Sevilla on loan from the club.
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Italian journalist Gianluca Di Marzio believes Bologna’s Riccardo Calafiori is keen on a move to Arsenal this summer.
Scottish Sun
Denmark international Kasper Schmeichel is due to complete his medical and is due to join Celtic this week.
Celtic are close to signing Aston Villa goalkeeper Bilyami Sinisalo.
Livingston chief executive Dave Black has slammed the SPFL over Rangers’ move to Hampden.
Forgotten Rangers midfielder Jose Cifuentes has been forced to issue a statement after falling victim to a bizarre WhatsApp scam.
An American businessman has revealed he wanted to buy Rangers but gave up after being told it would make him “the most hated man in Britain”.
Daily Record
Midfielder Paulo Bernardo is close to a permanent move from Benfica to Celtic and is reportedly “on his way” to the latter.
Sevilla sporting director Victor Horta has said it would be “better” for Joan Jordan to leave the club amid interest from Rangers.
Celtic are keen on signing Belgian winger Michel-Ange Balikwisha.
Steven Naismith has admitted that Toby Sibbick and Nathaniel Atkinson could follow Alex Cochrane out of Tynecastle.
