All the top stories and transfer rumors from Sunday’s papers…
THE GUARDIAN
Bayern Munich have stepped up their interest in Mason Mount and are trying to capitalize on Manchester United’s struggle to match Chelsea’s fee for the midfielder.
Tottenham have added Wolfsburg’s Micky van de Ven to a shortlist that also includes Bayer Leverkusen’s Edmond Tapsoba as they search for a new centre-back.
DAILY MIRROR
Jurgen Klopp is ready to let Fabio Carvalho leave Liverpool on loan after the youngster endured a challenging first season at Anfield.
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Brazilian legend Marcelo’s son Enzo followed in his father’s teammate’s footsteps, performing an elaborate Ronaldo ‘Siuuu’ celebration at his graduation ceremony!
Liverpool are weighing up a move for Federico Chiesa with Juventus open to selling the Italy international striker this summer.
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana has changed his agent as speculation over a move to Manchester United heats up.
DAILY MAIL
Southampton are on the verge of signing 19-year-old former Chelsea right-back Derrick Abu.
Saudi Arabia’s desire to take over the sport has shifted to tennis as the head of the men’s tour revealed he is in talks with the kingdom’s sovereign wealth fund.
Brighton are considering Ajax’s Mohammed Kudus as a ‘main target this summer’. It comes as the 22-year-old, who joined the Eredivisie side in 2020, is likely to leave the club this summer, after rejecting a one-year contract extension at Ajax in April.
Sandro Tonali has closed a £52m move to Newcastle, with the final details being worked out on a deal for the AC Milan star.
Manchester City want to bring PSG right-back Achraf Hakimi to the Etihad this summer and are willing to pay a premium to secure his signature.
THE TIMES
Manchester United are eyeing other midfield targets, with Brighton & Hove Albion’s Moises Caicedo topping their list, after failing to sign Mason Mount.
Manchester City have offered to improve Bernardo Silva’s contract in an attempt to convince him to stay at the Etihad Stadium.
Bernardo Silva could be on the move this summer
Manchester United are set to move on from their bid to sign Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount after a third bid was rejected.
Newcastle United are looking at the possibility of developing the East Stand as part of a plan to expand capacity at St James’ Park.
THE SUN
Arsenal have slapped a £35m asking price on USA striker Folarin Balogun.
Liverpool have entered the race to sign Celta Vigo’s Gabri Veiga, according to reports. The 21-year-old, dubbed “mini-Kaka” has been linked with Chelsea this summer.
Tottenham are interested in West Ham’s Jarrod Bowen, according to reports. They are trying to overhaul their broken squad this summer under new boss Ange Postecoglou.
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The Sun’s Charlie Wyett believes Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player ‘has his heart set on the club’
THE TELEGRAPH
World Rugby hopes to secure an agreement to extend the window for Test matches to be played each autumn during key meetings in London next week that could provide the “breakthrough moment” for the new world league competition.
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Stuart Pearce believes West Ham United’s Declan Rice will find it difficult to turn down Manchester City were the Premier League champions attempt to sign him this summer.
England’s hopes of returning to the Ashes have been given a major boost with the MCC trying to take another step towards the voice of the Lord
DAILY STAR
Manchester United are reportedly weighing up giving teenager Alejandro Garnacho the famous number seven shirt.
Kevin De Bruyne will not be able to start the new season due to his hamstring injury.
Sandro Tonali reportedly cried after learning that AC Milan had released him. The midfielder is expected to sign a six-year contract with Newcastle and complete his medical in the next few days.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool will reportedly hold a meeting with Victor Osimhen’s agents in the next few days. The three clubs are set to hold talks with his representatives after admitting he has decided to move to the Premier League.
Liverpool have reportedly spoken to the agents of Bayern Munich defender Benjamin Pavard which could suggest they are in the market for a new right-back this summer.
Mason Mount’s camp are in ‘disbelief’ after Chelsea rejected Manchester United’s latest transfer bid, it has been claimed. The Blues rejected an offer worth £55m on Friday. However, there is hope that a deal can be completed with the 24-year-old eager to leave Stamford Bridge for Old Trafford.
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Sky Sports reporter Paul Gilmour gives transfer updates on Nicolas Jackson, Mason Mount, Declan Rice and more
Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi is set for crunch talks to settle his future at the club early next week. The Blues academy product has a range of offers from Stamford Bridge as Mauricio Pochettino prepares for his first pre-season at the helm.
Premier League clubs such as Tottenham, Liverpool and Manchester United may have the ideal investor ready and waiting to pump cash into the club with F1 ownership group Liberty Media insisting that their looked at all Premier League clubs as a potential investment opportunity.
DAILY RECORD
Josh Maja is in demand this summer as he prepares to become a free agent – and Rangers could have an advantage in the signing race.
Brendan Rodgers is confident Celtic have got a better manager this season than the one who won all seven domestic trophies at his disposal during his previous spell in Scotland.
SCOTTISH DAY
Brendan Rodgers has been interviewed for a job in the English Premier League this summer before being appointed Celtic boss, according to a report.
Scottish football boss Ian Maxwell has warned that the problem the B-team proposal was intended to solve has not gone away.
