All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s national papers…
THE SUN
Two Manchester United players – both members of Ralf Rangnick’s plummeting senior squad – had to be separated after a fierce fight towards the end of Friday’s training session ended prematurely.
Manchester United face competition from at least three of Europe’s biggest clubs if they want to sign Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong.
Bacary Sagna has urged Arsenal to forget about signing Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans and prioritize Gabriel Jesus and a centre-back.
Manchester United and Liverpool have been given a boost in their pursuit of Villarreal’s Arnaut Danjuma as it has emerged he will be available for his £45m release clause this summer.
Jesse Lingard wants to stay in the Premier League despite interest from four Serie A sides.
West Ham are in talks with UK Athletics over a £15million deal to modify the London stadium.
Boris Becker is said to be convinced that he will be released from prison before Christmas.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Yorkshire is facing further turmoil after it emerged Paul Hudson, the interim chief executive, was set to step down, as the county continues its legal battle over staff made redundant following the Azim Rafiq race scandal.
THE TEMPERATURE
Cristiano Ronaldo backed new Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag
Frank Lampard will hold intense talks with a number of Everton players at the end of the season over their future, with Premier League interest in Dominic Calvert-Lewin continuing to swirl.
Sue Day, the former England women’s rugby union captain who is now the RFU’s chief operating officer, gave a supremely honest assessment of the sport’s slowness to embrace diversity.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea have reportedly agreed terms with Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic ahead of a free transfer from Inter Milan this summer.
DAILY MIRROR
With Philippe Coutinho’s departure to Aston Villa confirmed, only one of Barcelona’s seven players spent a total of £300m in 2017-18 remains at the club – impending free agent Ousmane Dembele, whose future remains uncertain. despite a recently improved form.
Philippe Coutinho made a permanent move to Aston Villa this week
Arsenal have reportedly had an offer for exciting Sao Paulo teenage winger Marquinhos accepted.
Lucas Torreira’s transfer to Fiorentina is blocked by the Arsenal midfielder’s salary demands on loan.
Gini Wijnaldum’s troubled career at Paris Saint-Germain continues to negatively affect his international prospects after he failed to make it into Louis van Gaal’s Nations League squad.
Arsenal have been told to prepare for Arthur Melo to be released by Juventus this summer after being thwarted in a bid to sign him in January as the Serie A club could not find a replacement.
DAILY MAIL
Wembley yesterday suspended a security firm on the eve of the FA Cup final after an undercover Sportsmail investigation revealed chaotic security standards at the national stadium.
Manchester City players are unhappy with the PFA for shutting down voting for their Player of the Year award last Sunday, which they say could prevent Kevin De Bruyne from winning the trophy for the third consecutive year.
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates his fourth goal in Wolves rout at Man City
Manchester United’s exodus continues with chief of staff Patrick Coyle leaving Old Trafford to become the PFA’s new chief operating officer.
The EFL are planning to overhaul the system for appointing directors for failing clubs following the Derby County debacle.
New Formula 1 boss Mohamed bin Sulayem said yesterday he could still re-employ controversial race director Michael Masi.
Chelsea have identified PSV star Ibrahim Sangare as a cheaper alternative to bolster their midfield after being turned down by Declan Rice at West Ham’s request.
Declan Rice reportedly a summer target for Chelsea
Cesc Fabregas will leave Monaco at the end of the season but says, despite a string of annoying injuries, he wants to keep playing rather than accept one of the many coaching offers.
THE GUARDIAN
Steve McClaren is set to be confirmed as part of Erik ten Hag’s coaching staff at Manchester United.
Durham fast bowler Matthew Potts is in line for his first call-up to England’s senior setup.
THE INDEPENDENT
FIFA has pledged to cancel the contracts of all hotels in Qatar that refuse to offer accommodation to same-sex couples.
DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal and Manchester City are said to be around £20m apart in their respective valuations of City striker Gabriel Jesus.
Arsenal reportedly keen to sign Gabriel Jesus
Tottenham and Arsenal could go to war in the transfer market this summer, with both clubs interested in Racing Club striker Carlos ‘Charly’ Alcaraz, the man dubbed ‘the next Lautaro Martinez’.
West Ham have switched to other defensive options as they expect Burnley centre-back James Tarkowski to join Newcastle this summer.
EVENING STANDARD
Marseille boss Jorge Sampaoli admits he would like to keep Arsenal defender William Saliba on loan next season but has no idea what the Premier League club‘s position is on the player’s future.
DAILY RECORDING
Rangers fans went wild when the ticketing site at the Estadio La Cartuja viewing site in Seville ran into technical issues almost immediately after opening.
Celtic face fierce competition for the signing of Bodo/Glimt winger Ola Solbakken, while Jose Mourinho’s Roma are focusing on the Europa Conference League star.
Rangers target Danilho Doekhi has opted to join Union Berlin in the Bundesliga.
