Saturday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
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Manchester United are planning a new bid for Jarrad Branthwaite after learning new signing Lenny Yolo is unlikely to play again this year.
Italian giants Juventus are planning a move for Liverpool goalkeeper Caoin Kelleher.
Chelsea are set to start the Premier League season without a shirt sponsor for the second consecutive year.
Daily Mail
Sir Norman Foster, one of the most famous British architects in recent history, could be tasked with designing the new Old Trafford and revamping the surrounding area.
Oleksandr Usyk has welcomed a trilogy with Anthony Joshua, insisting he would be more than happy to face the Briton for a third time after beating Tyson Fury in their rematch in December.
Organizers of the 2024 Olympics have vowed to replace athletes’ rusty medals after revealing the condition of U.S. skateboarder Nyjah Huston’s medal a week after he won bronze in Paris.
Daily Mirror
Liverpool stand to benefit from Dominic Solanke’s £65m move to Tottenham as they are entitled to 20 per cent of any profit Bournemouth make from the sale.
Tammy Abraham is thought to be one of the players Bournemouth will consider as a replacement for Dominic Solanke, who is set to move to Tottenham.
Manager Brendan Rodgers does not want to sell Matt O’Reilly but has admitted Celtic could facilitate a move for him if his valuation is met this summer.
Marseille are attempting to hijack Leeds’ bid for Norwich attacker Jonathan Rowe, with the Canaries having a £15million price tag for the striker.
Manchester United would have to pay £30 million if they were to sign Norwegian midfielder Sander Berge from Burnley.
Matthias Sule has suggested that he turned down a move to Leicester due to the influence of Roma manager Daniele De Rossi.
Daily Express
Liverpool are set to sign Martin Zbimendi for £51million this summer as well as potentially two other forwards.
Manchester United are set to make at least three more signings before the summer transfer deadline.
Manchester United are set to beat Arsenal to a bid for Fenerbahce defender Ferdi Kadioglu after completing talks with his agent.
Daily Star
Liverpool are in a tug-of-war with Real Sociedad over midfielder Martin Zubimendi, with Real doing all they can to keep the Spain international.
Athletic
Leicester City are in advanced negotiations to sign Wilfried Zaha from Galatasaray, with the 31-year-old available on a season-long loan deal.
The Daily Telegraph
Leicester are considering a loan move for Atalanta striker Bilal Toure to bolster manager Steve Cooper’s attack ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Bournemouth are set to pull off an ambitious move to sign Barcelona full-back Julian Araujo in exchange for Andoni Iraola ahead of the Premier League season.
Times
Enzo Dallaglio, the son of England Rugby World Cup winner Lawrence, is said to have played a key role in the naming rights deal which will see Twickenham renamed Allianz Stadium next month.
Guardian
American billionaire John Texter is bidding to become a majority shareholder in Everton, a move that could bring an end to the turmoil surrounding the sale of the club.
Daily Record
Poland referee Bartosz Frankowski has apologised and asked for forgiveness for the embarrassment of being arrested ahead of the Champions League clash between Rangers and Dynamo Kyiv, and explained why he and his VAR partner stole a road sign.
Queens Park Rangers have agreed a deal to sign former Celtic winger Karamoko Dembele from Brest.
Scottish Sun
Todd Cantwell has met with a high-powered delegation from Turkish club Trabzonspor to discuss a move away from Rangers.