Wednesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Daily Express
Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly interested in a move to Real Madrid this summer.
The Gibraltar Football Association will lodge a complaint with UEFA over a “provocative” song sung by Spain player Rodri during a Euro 2024 party.
Telegraph
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no plans to return to a top-flight managerial role for the next 12 months and is therefore unlikely to be able to replace Gareth Southgate in time for the start of World Cup qualifying.
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Sky Sports senior reporter Rob Dorsett looks at who could succeed Southgate as England manager and why Eddie Howe is too expensive an option.
Manchester United will be entitled to 50 per cent of the profits from the future sale of Mason Greenwood as part of a proposed £26.6 million transfer fee to Marseille.
Fulham have been searching to strengthen their midfield following the departure of Joao Parinha to Bayern Munich and had a bid for Scott McTominay rejected earlier this summer, but are yet to find a player worth United’s proposed maximum £30m valuation.
Rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions are more prone to developing neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neurone disease, according to a new study, raising “major concerns” about the effects of hard impacts.
Newcastle will likely fight any attempts by England to poach Eddie Howe as Gareth Southgate’s successor after it emerged he secretly signed a contract extension last summer that did not include a clear release clause.
The editor of Scotland’s only pro-independence newspaper has apologised for relying on “lazy stereotypes” in a front-page story urging Spain to get “revenge” on England in the Euro 2024 final.
Daily Mail
Manchester United are “highly unlikely” to poach Gareth Southgate, even if they endure a disastrous start to the season and end up parting ways with Erik ten Hag.
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Jamie Carragher and Gary Neville give their views on Southgate’s future
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United have made a £52 million bid for Lille’s Lenny Yolo which has been accepted by the player’s current club, according to reports.
England Under-21 head coach Lee Carsley is reportedly the favourite to replace Gareth Southgate as caretaker manager.
Daily Mirror
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group have called off talks to buy the French club Bordeaux.
Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on mending his feud with Jadon Sancho, but refused to say whether the winger has a future at Manchester United.
Carlos Alcaraz has returned to Southampton after a loan spell at Juventus and is keen to stay at the club this summer.
Leeds and Sheffield United are at odds over the Whites’ attempts to poach Jayden Bogle from Bramall Lane.
Sun
Former England manager Steve McClaren is reportedly set to take over as Nigeria’s new head coach.
Galatasaray’s vice-president has revealed he is interested in signing Manchester United star Scott McTominay and Tottenham’s Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Daily Star
Gareth Southgate wants the Manchester United managerial job and Erik ten Hag must prove Jim Ratcliffe wrong.
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A look back at Southgate’s time as England manager
Times
Anti-doping campaigners have claimed the UK Anti-Doping Agency’s decision not to sanction double British Taekwondo Olympic champion Jade Jones for refusing to submit to a drugs test is a “mockery” for the agency.
Independent
The Football Association will consider appointing a caretaker manager to keep Pep Guardiola as England manager if he decides to leave Manchester City in 2025.
Manchester City have rejected an offer from Saudi Arabian Pro League club Al Nasr for goalkeeper Ederson.
Athletic
Everton are looking to strengthen their wing positions and have expressed interest in Napoli’s Jesper Lindstrom and Leeds’ Wilfried Gounandt.
Former Arsenal full-back Cedric Soares is in talks with clubs in the Netherlands, France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia as he considers his options.
Burnley are closing in on the signing of forward Andreas Ntonji from League Two side Caen.
Scottish Sun
Adam Idah has sent Celtic fans into a frenzy with his latest social media post.
Wild Sheep Sports’ Eric Barmack has withdrawn his bid to buy Motherwell.
Daily Record
According to reports, Fenerbahce are looking to sign winger Ryan Kent this summer, with former Rangers manager Geo van Bronckhorst keen to sign Besitkas.
Swansea City are considering a move for striker James Graham, who is now a free agent following his departure from Rangers.
