All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s national newspapers…
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United ‘will test Lazio’s resolve with an offer of £42m for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’ as Erik ten Hag looks for alternatives to Frenkie de Jong.
Tottenham are looking to push forward in their pursuit of Roma’s attacking midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo, according to reports.
Pep Guardiola has lifted the lid on the summer departures of Raheem Sterling, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Gabriel Jesus, admitting his side will miss the title-winning trio next season.
Lazio’s Sergej Milinkovic-Savic
Chile’s Football Federation (ANFP) is appealing against FIFA’s decision to dismiss their complaint that Ecuador fielded an ineligible player during the World Cup qualifying campaign.
DAILY MIRROR
Cristiano Ronaldo’s potential Manchester United exit has taken another twist with reports his agent is in talks with Sporting CP.
Kieran Trippier has confirmed Manchester United were in for him when he first explored the possibility of returning home from Madrid.
Marseille are reportedly growing increasingly optimistic that they can complete a move for William Saliba, despite Mikel Arteta making it clear the defender is part of his plans at Arsenal.
THE GUARDIAN
Arsenal have agreed to send Nuno Tavares on loan to Marseille for the season.
THE SUN
Juventus are reportedly looking for a replacement for the injured Paul Pogba just two months after he signed – and have Saul Niguez lined up.
Chelsea are refusing to sell Armando Broja after rejecting West Ham’s £30m bid, according to reports.
Newcastle have reportedly joined the battle for wonderkid Giovani – but would have to shell out £50m to land him.
Cesar Azpilicueta is still in talks with Barcelona as his transfer saga continues.
Chelsea’s head coach Thomas Tuchel, left, greets Chelsea’s Cesar Azpilicueta at the end of the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Leicester City at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Thursday, May 19, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Augste
Napoli have reportedly been offered the chance to snap up Cristiano Ronaldo by the Manchester United striker’s agent Jorge Mendes.
Arsenal goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo is set to join Crewe Alexandra on a season-long loan, according to reports.
Marseille have entered advanced talks to complete a shock transfer for Alexis Sanchez, according to reports.
Leicester are reportedly targeting Greek goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos from Benfica as a direct replacement for Kasper Schmeichel.
Alexis Sanchez celebrates his goal for Inter Milan
Diego Costa has reportedly been offered a contract to rejoin Rayo Vallecano this summer.
Chelsea are set to sign England Under-17 international Tyler Dibling from Southampton in a deal worth £1.5m.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United defenders Eric Bailly and Ethan Laird have attracted the interest of several clubs after the arrival of Lisandro Martinez.
Norwich City are looking to sign Marcelino Nunez from Chilean top-flight club, Universidad Catolica.
THE TIMES
The England women’s head coach Sarina Wiegman will earn a six-figure bonus if England beat Germany in the European Championship final on Sunday.
Luke Donald is expected to be named Europe’s new Ryder Cup captain after Henrik Stenson was stripped of the honour in response to his acrimonious defection to the Saudi-backed breakaway series LIV Golf.
Glasgow Warriors are believed to be closing in on the appointment of Franco Smith as their new head coach.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Liverpool have no intention of allowing Roberto Firmino to become the latest member of their famed front three to leave Anfield, with Jurgen Klopp reiterating the Brazilian remains integral to his plans this season.
Roberto Firmino scored twice to extend Liverpool’s advantage over Benfica
DAILY EXPRESS
Leicester’s Wesley Fofana, Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard and Inter Milan star Milan Skriniar are the three names on Thomas Tuchel’s radar with Jules Kounde set to sign for Barcelona.
Liverpool and Newcastle have reportedly been scouting Sheffield United starlet Will Osula but it is Premier League rivals Chelsea who might be the biggest beneficiaries of the 18-year-old’s next move.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers-linked Ross Stewart is ‘close to agreeing’ a new bumper Sunderland contract, despite transfer speculation.
Leigh Griffiths is looking to try and get his future resolved as he is locked in talks with an unnamed club over his next move.
Raith Rovers have been quick to replace the recently retired Christophe Berra by making a move to bring former Inter Milan whizzkid Ryan Nolan to Kirkcaldy.