All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s national papers…
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is keen to hear offers from top signings Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer as part of a major squad review.
EFL clubs could be allowed to wear their away kit at home next season under a rule change designed to help colorblind players and supporters who may not be able to distinguish between kits .
Saracens boss Mark McCall has urged rugby union bosses to create an U23 league in England to prevent the national team from falling behind Europe.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City and Real Madrid are on red alert with Chelsea yet to approach Reece James over a new contract despite becoming a key member of their first team.
Spartak Moscow followed Bayern Munich’s bid for Sadio Mane on social media by mocking an offer from the Bundesliga club for Alexander Sobolev which included a £10m bonus if Bayern won Eurovision and £20m if Lionel Messi signs for Real Madrid.
THE SUN
Chelsea want Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling in what could be a whopping £60m summer transfer window deal.
Chelsea have won the race to sign prized free agent Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, according to a report in France.
Manchester United are believed to be the favorites ahead of Tottenham as they prepare to make a £43million bid for Villarreal defender Pau Torres.
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Manchester City could offer teenage star James McAtee to Brighton as they try to overtake Chelsea in the race to sign Seagulls player Marc Cucurella.
Premier League new boys Fulham agree a deal to sign Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.
Barcelona economic vice-president Eduard Romeu has warned the club need to find £425m to avoid descending into financial ruin, saying their situation remains “critical”.
THE GUARDIAN
The two senior UEFA security officials were “not actively involved” in the Champions League final control room amid high-profile chaos outside the Stade de France.
Aston Villa, Tottenham and Leeds United are embroiled in a fight over teenage West Ham striker Sonny Perkins, who is headed for a move after failing to agree terms on a new contract.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United have been told Ajax striker Antony will cost them £51m and their representatives are already in Europe to negotiate a deal.
DAILY MIRROR
Reports in Italy claim Donny van de Beek has offered his services to AS Roma despite the likelihood of a new opportunity at Manchester United under former boss Erik ten Hag.
Edinson Cavani looks set to move to Mexico after leaving Manchester United, with three teams – Club America, Toluca and Monterrey – all interested in the Uruguayan striker.
TEMPS
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Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid are interested in Manchester City and England striker Raheem Sterling.
Newcastle United are set to scrap their current shirt sponsorship deal with a Chinese betting company in favor of a more lucrative deal.
Wimbledon security chiefs are on high alert for Kremlin-linked cyberattacks in retaliation for banning players from Russia and Belarus from the tournament.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester City are set to sell goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to Southampton after the 20-year-old turned down an improved deal worth £45,000 a week from the defending champions.
DAILY NEWSPAPER
Kenny Miller has urged Rangers to make a move for Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist, who are also attracting interest from fierce rivals Celtic.
THE SUN OF SCOTLAND
Paul McGinn’s time at Hibernian could be coming to an end just a week after a contract extension was put in place.
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