Friday’s top news stories and transfer rumours…
Daily Mirror
Mohamed Salah turned down the chance to play at the Olympics as one of Egypt’s over-23 players and will instead return to Liverpool for the start of pre-season.
Alexis Lalas has urged U.S. Soccer officials to do everything in their power to convince Jurgen Klopp to become the next men’s national team coach.
Daily Mail
Erik ten Hag will retain the final say on all transfer decisions for Manchester United, despite Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox now heading the scouting team.
Manager Marc Cucurella has tried to sell Chelsea to summer target Nico Williams but has admitted he faces stiff competition from Barcelona for a place in Spain’s Euro 2024 squad.
Mags Melner, the architect of the £60 million renovation of Manchester United’s Carrington training facility, is leaving the club just before work is due to begin.
Manchester City are close to agreeing to sell full-back Sergio Gomez to Real Sociedad in a deal that is likely to include a sell-on clause and a buy-back agreement.
Andy Carroll has returned to training with French club Amiens, just days after he was reportedly involved in a brawl in central London.
Williams could consider an offer for Daniel Ricciardo for the 2025 Formula 1 season if frustration over attempts to retain Carlos Sainz continues.
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The deadline for the Premier League’s profit and sustainability regulations passed on June 30. Dharmesh Sheth explains whether clubs have breached the rules.
Sun
Leicester City are set to announce the signing of last season’s loan star Abdul Fatawu on a permanent move from Sporting Lisbon and are also interested in Atalanta centre-back Caleb Okoli.
Metro
Manchester United are considering a move for defender Sergio Reguilon to return to the club as he is in the final year of his contract at Tottenham.
Athletic
Manchester United are set to bring in a new goalkeeping coach with Burnley’s Jelle ten Rouweler set to move to Old Trafford to work under fellow Dutchman Erik ten Hag.
Daily Express
Mason Greenwood remains committed to a summer move to Serie A club Lazio, but the striker remains far from being valued by Manchester United.
The “picking racket” erupted ahead of Spain’s Euro 2024 quarter-final meeting with Germany, with Pedri accusing Antonio Rudiger of showing a lack of respect for opposing players by frequently picking with his fingers while marking them closely.
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Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth gives more details on Manchester United’s search for a centre-back
Manchester Evening News
Manchester United are close to completing a deal to sign Slovakia Under-17 star Samuel Rusare from fellow Premier League side Crystal Palace.
Evening Standard
Luton Town are set to complete the signing of midfielder Shandon Baptiste, who is a free agent after leaving Brentford at the end of his contract.
The Daily Telegraph
British athletes have accused Britain’s governing body of “killing” the Olympics because of an Olympic selection policy which saw Britain turn down around 10 places for the Paris Games, giving those places to less skilled athletes from other countries.
The ATP Tour was forced to change course after top players expressed unhappiness with proposals to limit the number of doubles specialists in post-Wimbledon tournaments in order to increase the participation of singles players.
Daily Record
Martin Boyle says he is happy at Hibernian and will only pursue what he previously called a dream move to the Australian A-League if the club grows tired of him.
Utrecht have reportedly abandoned their attempts to sign Rangers striker Sam Lammers on a permanent deal after a successful loan spell last season.
Former Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is set to leave Santos and return to his native Colombia with America de Cali.
When does the summer transfer window start and end?
of Summer 2024 transfer window The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have officially kicked off.
The transfer window will close at 11pm UK time (England) / 11.30pm Scottish time (Scotland) on 30 August.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward their deadline to align themselves with other major European leagues. The date was set following consultation with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
