Wednesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Sun
Chelsea are set to reject Atletico Madrid’s bold offer for Conor Gallagher.
Farhad Moshiri is set to embark on an £800 million takeover by Roma owner Dan Friedkin.
Half the Premier League trophy was stolen and had to be secretly replaced.
It’s shocking to see former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy on Burnley’s shortlist.
Serbia captain Dusan Tadic was forced to issue a humiliating apology after lashing out at coach Dragan Stojkovic.
Leicester are expected to appoint Graham Potter as their new manager.
Atletico Madrid have rejected a £34million bid for Chelsea’s Sam Omorodion, according to reports.
Daily Mail
Southampton have made an offer for Danny Ings from West Ham.
Brighton have made an enquiry for Leeds United winger Crisencio Somerville.
A German fan trying to watch the opening match between hosts Germany and Scotland on Friday night was unable to watch the game after breaking his hand when Niklas Flukrug’s shot missed.
Liverpool are in contract negotiations with Wolves prospect Alvin Eyman.
Manchester United have reportedly appointed Amad Diallo to a new role from the start of next season.
Ruud Gullit has reportedly claimed he was “honoured” by Dutch fans dressing up as him during the Netherlands’ 2-1 win over Poland.
Daily Mirror
Manager Erik ten Hag believes some of Manchester United’s players were heavily affected by the negativity surrounding the club last season, which led to injuries.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has explained how the club told him they wanted him to stay on at the end of season review.
It is Manchester United target Fermin Lopez’s “clear wish” to remain at Barcelona, dealing a major blow to the Red Devils’ pursuit of the midfielder.
The Bayer Leverkusen manager has personally persuaded Liverpool-linked defender Waldemar Anton to join the German champions, while Xabi Alonso could be an early front-runner to edge out Arne Slott.
The father of Germany star Florian Wirtz says his son will remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season amid speculation linking him with moves to Bayern Munich and Liverpool.
West Ham are reportedly keen to sign Barcelona striker Ferran Torres.
Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker John Duran and could pay £40 million for the Colombian.
Manager Paul Gascoigne told the Mirror that Gareth Southgate’s young stars can win Euro 2024 and end the country’s 58-year-long suffering.
A Scottish football fan has died in his sleep whilst travelling to Germany to watch Euro 2024.
Athletic
Everton are in advanced negotiations to sign midfielder Tim Iloegbunam from Aston Villa.
Sofian Amrabat has informed Fiorentina that he has no plans to return to the club, with his future remaining uncertain.
Wolves teenager Leon Chiwome has agreed a new contract to keep him at Molineux until 2028.
Manchester United are considering a deal to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
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Sergio Ramos admitted he “loves” the United States but wouldn’t commit to a move to MLS after leaving Sevilla.
MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps have joined the ranks of clubs keen to sign Brighton midfielder Mark Leonard.
Aston Villa have signed Jordan Nobbs to a further contract extension.
Four-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Johnson has officially launched his new track and field project, Grand Slam Track, signing Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as its first star athlete.
Julia Koch has inked a deal to buy a 15% stake in BSE Global, the parent company of the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and Barclays Center, according to a source briefed on the deal, which values the company at nearly $6 billion.
The Daily Telegraph
Chelsea are continuing talks with Aston Villa’s John Duran while also holding talks over a move for Atletico Madrid striker Sam Omorodion.
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Ajax are considering signing Dutch striker Wout Weghorst in a cut-rate deal from Burnley.
Bryson DeChambeau said he was “frustrated and disappointed” to miss out on competing in this summer’s Olympics when the roster for the Paris tournament was announced on Tuesday.
Daily Record
Turkish giants Fenerbahce are reportedly interested in Rangers target Yusuf Kabadai.
Rangers’ reported suitor Damian Garcia is expected to remain at Peñarol, with the Uruguayan youngster set to pen a new contract with the club.
Defender Karl Starfeldt is expected to leave Celta Vigo, with speculation growing over a possible return to Celtic just 12 months after leaving Parkhead.
The agent for Aberdeen star Dack insists his client must leave Pittodrie this summer and has slammed the Dons for using the Cape Verde star as a wide man last season.
Scottish Sun
John Lundstram is due to arrive in Istanbul on Sunday to complete his move to Trabzonspor.
Aberdeen are set to sign St Johnstone goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.
