Friday’s top news stories and transfer rumours…
The Daily Telegraph
Jack Grealish’s exclusion from England’s Euro 2024 squad came as a surprise, with a senior member of the team approaching Gareth Southgate to try and understand his decision.
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England manager Gareth Southgate explains why some players were left out of the 26-man squad for Euro 2024.
One of the youngest managers in Europe, St Pauli’s Fabian Furzeler, has shockingly emerged as the front-runner to take over at Brighton.
Neal Maupay appeared to taunt arch rival James Maddison over the midfielder’s exclusion from England’s squad for the European Championships, with a photo of himself smiling in front of a dartboard holding up three darts.
Romelu Lukaku has opened the door to a move to the Saudi Pro League, while AC Milan, Napoli and Jose Mourinho, who is keen to reunite with his former Fenerbahce manager, have also expressed interest.
Romelu Lukaku was loaned to AS Roma from Chelsea and scored 13 goals in Serie A.
Businessman and prominent Brexit supporter Arron Banks is facing a backlash over his proposed takeover of Gloucestershire County Cricket Club after writing an open letter to members outlining his plans to be appointed vice-chairman.
The MCC confirmed that members will have the opportunity to vote in September on whether to allow the sale of Hundred’s 49% of the London Spirit franchise.
Daily Mail
Chelsea are monitoring the progress of Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they evaluate their forward targets this summer.
The FA has set up a new committee to improve security at Wembley following a string of spectator disturbances and security issues.
Bournemouth and Wales centre-back Chris Mepham is one of the defenders Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is keeping an eye on.
Chris Mepham has not featured for Bournemouth since the end of March due to illness.
Times
Manchester City’s rivals fear there will be political pressure on ministers to intervene over the 115 allegations brought by the Premier League.
New Napoli manager Antonio Conte is planning to make striker Romelu Lukaku his first signing, signing him from Chelsea.
Jofra Archer said he felt a “burden” because he had received a core signing-on fee from the ECB despite being out for more than a year recovering from an elbow injury.
Parents
Brighton have held talks with Graham Potter about a possible return to the club but are in no rush to make an appointment having missed out on Kieran McKenna from Ipswich.
Graham Potter has been out of work since being released by Chelsea last year.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak described City Football Group as a “financial and economic machine” after the group posted profits of £877.1 million for the year to 30 June 2023, despite a pre-tax loss of £126.9 million.
FIFA’s decision to move its legal department to Miami will cause “major confusion” as almost two-thirds of its staff will not be relocating to the United States, federation officials have said.
Sun
Harry Kane’s trophy drought would have ended three years ago if Jose Mourinho had not been sacked as Spurs manager, according to the Special One himself.
Marcus Rashford is due to be sentenced in September after admitting speeding on the M60 shortly after wrecking another Rolls-Royce car owned by Manchester United outside Manchester United’s Carrington training ground.
John McEnroe has called on tennis chiefs to sort out his “banter” schedule with the injured Novak Djokovic set to miss Wimbledon.
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Sky Sports Tennis’ Jonathan Overend brings you the latest news on Novak Djokovic’s injury and his possible Wimbledon appearance.
Daily Mirror
Manchester United will have to pay out more in compensation to Erik ten Hag if they sack him after winning the FA Cup.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said the fact that other clubs are poaching staff shows the Premier League champions are leaders in world football.
Athletic
Dominic Solanke’s contract with Bournemouth contains a £65 million ($83 million) release clause that can only be exercised by certain clubs.
Daily Record
Scotland and Southampton striker Che Adams is set for a big-money move to Wolves.
Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon is set to face heartbreak after not being selected in Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad.
