Monday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Sun
Manchester United have renewed their interest in Xavi Simons, having agreed a £50 million transfer fee last summer.
Manchester United are also reportedly planning an bid for Matthijs de Ligt.
England’s stars stand to earn a staggering bonus of £14 million if they win Euro 2024.
Daily Mail
Erik ten Hag has joked that Manchester United have “interfered” with his time off to tell him he can still get the job this summer.
Kylian Mbappe has called on young people in France to unite and vote in support of inclusion and against division in the next elections to stop the rise of the far-right.
Chelsea are reportedly prepared to offer Crystal Palace two first-team players in a trade deal to secure the signing of Michael Oliseh.
Daily Mirror
Luis Diaz was part of Colombia’s 3-0 friendly win over Bolivia on Saturday night when he was the victim of a heavy tackle that led to a brawl that saw him receive two red cards.
AC Milan sent scouts to Dortmund on Saturday night to get a hands-on look at Albanian transfer target Armando Broja.
Athletic
Kylian Mbappe will not play in the Paris Olympics but will be watching as a fan, hoping that France “brings home the gold medal.”
Erik ten Hag said Manchester United concluded they “already had the best manager” following an end-of-season review which led to the decision to keep the Dutchman in charge.
Brazil have announced their final squad for the Copa America and, as expected, Lucas Paqueta is included.
Real Madrid academy forward Iker Bravo has announced that he will be leaving the club.
The Daily Telegraph
Emma Raducanu insists she is focusing on her tennis future and is not being selfish after turning down the chance to represent Great Britain at the Olympics.
Daily Record
Rangers have signed striker Hamza Igamane in a £1.7million deal and will be hoping to back that up with the signing of Connor Barron this week.
Youssuf Kabadai is reportedly set to enter tough negotiations over a move with Bayern Munich, with Rangers also said to be keen on a move.
Sheffield Wednesday have made a move for Queen Park’s Max Willoughby.
Scottish Sun
Atletico Madrid have already rejected an offer to sign Matt O’Reilly on loan and reports in Spain claim Celtic are seeking a fee that is “even higher” than the £17 million reportedly rejected in January.