Plus: Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a surprise target for Bayern Munich, which could further open the door for Declan Rice to move to Man City; Crystal Palace are considering trying to re-appoint Roy Hodgson as their manager; Jonathan David wants to move to the Premier League this summer
8:34, UK, Saturday 24 June 2023
All the best stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s papers…
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are ready to make a third bid for Declan Rice – and then go ahead with a move for Romeo Lavia.
Aaron Ramsey has been a league winner throughout his career – and he believes Mikel Arteta will help Arsenal win trophies again.
Eddie Nketiah is said to be concerned about his Arsenal future – with Kai Havertz on the brink of completing a move from Chelsea.
Kalvin Phillips has emerged as a surprise target for Bayern Munich, which could further open the door for Declan Rice to move to Manchester City.
Liverpool are keen on Danish talent Patrick Dorgu, but the Lecce teenager’s agent has told him to stay in Italy to gain experience before moving to the Premier League.
DAILY MAIL
As speculation mounts over Declan Rice’s future, we take a look at his best Premier League moments for West Ham
West Ham believe Arsenal’s third bid for their captain Declan Rice is imminent amid hopes the transfer saga is coming to an end.
Daniel Farke has emerged as the leading candidate to take over at Leeds United after a meeting on Friday.
Newcastle have joined Marseille in the pursuit of Fulham defender Antonee Robinson, with Manchester City and AC Milan also previously interested.
Kevin Pietersen has urged England captain Ben Stokes to press home England’s advantage when they have one, criticizing his call to declare their first innings in the narrow Ashes defeat to Edgbaston.
Fabio Carvalho is set to complete a loan move to RB Leipzig next week after Liverpool rejected a £10m bid from the Bundesliga club for a permanent transfer.
Inter Milan goalkeeper Andre Onana, who has interest from the Premier League, has changed agents ahead of what could be a busy transfer window.
Borussia Dortmund have revived their interest in signing Manchester United striker Anthony Elanga.
Brighton are closing in on another permanent transfer with Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen set to complete a switch to the Amex.
Fulham have inquired about Sevilla winger Lucas Ocampos and are also keen on Fiorentina’s Brazilian defender Igor and centre-back David Hancko, who plays for Feyenoord.
Cardiff City will be able to sign players for fees again in January after their transfer embargo was reduced by a window.
Talks about a potential merger between Welsh regions Cardiff and the Ospreys have taken place as British rugby union continues to battle financial difficulties.
THE TIMES
Crystal Palace are considering trying to re-appoint Roy Hodgson as their manager after deciding against Brendan Rodgers before taking charge of Celtic.
Chelsea are still in talks with clubs in Saudi Arabia over deals for the sale of defender Kalidou Koulibaly, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and winger Hakim Ziyech.
Leeds United will not appoint a new manager until their takeover of San Francisco 49ers Enterprises is complete, although incoming chairman Paraag Marathe has already held Zoom calls with 10 candidates.
Arsenal’s supporters have called on UEFA to give fans a say in the selection of venues for club competition finals following criticism over the hosts in Istanbul and Prague last season.
Newcastle United are investigating plans that would increase the capacity at St James’ Park to 62,000 by redeveloping the East Stand.
THE SUN
Man City are eyeing Josko Gvardiol if Aymeric Laporte leaves this summer, according to reports.
Tottenham’s director of performance Gretar Steinsson is set to leave the club barely a year after being appointed.
Marco Silva’s head won’t be turned by a megabucks offer to make it in Saudi Arabia.
Jonathan David wants to move to the Premier League this summer, according to reports.
Manchester United are keeping an eye on young MLS goalkeeper Djordje Petrovic,
The Sun’s Charlie Wyett believes Manchester Utd will sign Mason Mount as the player ‘has his heart set on the club’.
Sandro Tonali will triple his current wages at AC Milan when he completes a move to Newcastle United on a contract worth around £150,000-a-week.
Arsenal and Newcastle United are ready to step up their interest in Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, but may have to fork out more than £45million for the England international.
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri insists the decision to sack Darren Moore was not rushed over a lack of signings.
West Ham do not expect striker Gianluca Scamacca to leave in the summer and are confident he will be part of their pre-season tour of Australia after knee surgery.
THE TELEGRAPH
Tottenham are keeping an eye on Gleison Bremer’s situation at Juventus as they assess centre-back targets to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s back line this summer.
Manchester United are not waiting for the ownership situation to be resolved before making a decision on Mason Greenwood’s future.
A lawsuit representing 169 former professional players accused rugby union authorities in the High Court on Friday of an “absorbing failure” in the sport’s management of concussion protocols.
Ben Osborn is close to agreeing a contract extension with Sheffield United, while Jack Robinson and John Fleck are also in talks over new terms.
Luton Town are keeping an eye on Blackburn midfielder Lewis Travis as they build a squad for their first season in the Premier League.
DAILY STAR
Jack Grealish may have inadvertently let slip Declan Rice’s transfer destination after he liked a funny video about West Ham and Manchester City on social media.
Arsenal mascot Gunnersaurus is thought to earn a good deal more than the average Women’s Super League footballer – despite just walking around in a dinosaur costume.
DAILY EXPRESS
Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams ‘absolutely loves’ being at Elland Road but could still end up moving to a Premier League club this summer.
Mauricio Pochettino plans to use Christopher Nkunku alongside a more traditional striker, with Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez remaining his number one target to fill the role.
Watch the best goal from Christopher Nkunku during his time at RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
Liverpool appear to be in the market for a right-back this summer and have held preliminary talks over a deal for Bayern Munich’s Benjamin Pavard, according to reports in Germany.
Chelsea’s new link-up with Ligue 1 club Strasbourg could land them two cheap signings in striker Habib Diallo and midfielder Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
Ryan Shawcross has returned to Stoke City to help train the Championship club’s youngsters.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have agreed a fee with Melbourne City to sign Australian star Marco Tilio as Brendan Rodgers ramps up his Parkhead recruitment programme.
Aziz Behich and Arnaud Djoum could leave Dundee United this summer.
SCOTTISH SUN
Queens Park have confirmed the signing of Bayern Munich star and former Celtic youngster Barry Hepburn.