Top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
ATHLETIC
Manchester United have discussed Brentford’s Ivan Toney as they look at their options.
Arsenal want a central midfielder and one player they are interested in is Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino.
Kaoru Mitoma has returned to Brighton training as the winger recovers from a back injury he sustained in February.
Hansi Flick and Thiago Alcantara have met to discuss possible roles in Barcelona’s coaching staff.
Nottingham Forest have announced plans for their women’s team to become full-time professionals for the 2025-26 season.
Stoke are interested in midfielder Josh Laurent, who has just one year left on his contract with the Championship side.
Aston Villa will review loan options for defender Kortney Hause.
Brentford are preparing for interest in midfielder Frank Onyeka due to limited minutes in the second half of last season.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Gareth Southgate will be knighted if England win the European Championship and could receive one even if they don’t.
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England head coach Gareth Southgate has discussed his team’s morale ahead of their Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands and how he will approach his substitutions after some scrutiny.
Reading are closing in on a long-awaited takeover, with former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig in the final stages of ending Dai Yongge’s reign.
SUN
Tyrell Malacia’s return is still timed – 14 months after his last game for Manchester United.
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Dan Ndoye, the Swiss star’s agent has revealed.
Phil Foden and Dan Ndoye fight for the ball
Jobe Bellingham has snubbed a lucrative Premier League move to stay at Sunderland.
Chelsea signing Marc Guiu will go on loan to Sevilla immediately, according to reports.
Chelsea are planning a shock transfer for Karim Adeyemi, according to reports.
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The mayor of Marseille has publicly opposed Mason Greenwood’s move to the Ligue 1 side.
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Manchester United want Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee both ‘going positive’ according to Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth
Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt ahead of a potential hot transfer.
TIMES
Manchester United are expected to return with a third bid for Jarrad Branthwaite after Everton rejected a second bid of £45m, plus an additional £5m.
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Dharmesh Sheth says Jarrad Branthwaite is Manchester United’s top target, INEOS will walk away from the deal if Everton don’t lower their asking price.
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag’s trusted assistant Mitchell van der Gaag is understood to have left the club.
Manchester United are reportedly closing in on long-time Arsenal target Ferdi Kadioglu.
NIGHT STANDARD
Spain have suffered an injury scare for Alvaro Morata for the Euro 2024 final after a security guard accidentally stepped on the La Roja captain’s knee following their semi-final win over France in Munich.
Arsenal took teenage star Coran Madden on trial.
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Watch the best of Arne Slot’s first press conference for Liverpool, as the Dutchman begins his task of taking over from Jurgen Klopp
DAILY NOTES
The Minister of Sports for Saudi Arabia Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has announced that Jota will not leave Al Ittihad this summer amid speculation about a return to Celtic.
Celtic appear to be edging closer to a deal with Benfica to bring Paulo Bernardo back to the club this summer – with the midfielder desperate to get it sealed as soon as possible.
SCOTTISH SUN
Aberdeen are ready to make a move for attacking midfielder Jeremy Sarmiento on loan from Brighton.
Kilmarnock have rejected two bids for starlet Danny Armstrong, according to reports.
Standard Liege has reportedly turned down the chance to sign released Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack on a free.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
At 2024 summer transfer window The Premier League and Scottish Premiership are officially open.
The window will close on August 30 at 11pm in the UK and 11.30am in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership continue Deadline Day to connect with other major leagues in Europe. The closing date was set after discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
