All the best stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s papers…
DAILY MAIL
Mohamed Salah could become the next high-profile player to move to the Middle East after a Saudi official urged clubs to go after the Liverpool star.
Al Hilal are pushing hard to convince Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City with eye-popping numbers.
West Ham expect Manchester City to make a bid for Declan Rice following Ilkay Gundogan’s decision to join Barcelona.
Real Madrid are tracking young Fenerbahce sensation Arda Guler, dubbed the ‘Turkish Messi’.
Manchester United have made inquiries for Declan Rice in recent days with a view to offering £40m plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
Thomas Partey has endorsed a potential move to Juventus, with the Arsenal midfielder expected to reject offers from Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are poised to hit back with a bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they send Kai Havertz to Arsenal plus Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia for a combined fee of around £107m.
Marseille are showing an interest in Fulham’s American international full-back Antonee Robinson, while the Cottagers are considering a move for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Brighton are among the clubs keen on Leeds United’s £25m-rated midfielder Tyler Adams, along with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Everton.
THE INDEPENDENT
Marco Silva is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who are targeting the Fulham manager following their statement capture of Portuguese compatriot Ruben Neves.
Fulham are serious contenders in the race for Southampton captain James Ward-Prowse.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted that “not everything was perfect” for supporters at the Champions League final in Istanbul.
THE SUN
Declan Rice is set to become Manchester City’s eighth highest earner if he completes a move to the Etihad.
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario – and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has reportedly agreed to join Arsenal.
Neymar’s father, Neymar de Silva Santos, has reportedly been arrested by authorities in Brazil for “environmental crime” after allegedly carrying out “prohibited” work at his son’s mansion in Mangaratiba.
Inter Milan can hijack a Premier League transfer for Alex Scott.
Manchester United remain in the driver’s seat to sign Monaco star Axel Disasi, according to reports, but Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea could look to hijack the deal.
Denis Zakaria is set for an immediate return to the Premier League after West Ham reportedly joined the race to sign him.
Inter Milan have reportedly started looking for Andre Onana’s replacement, as a boost to Manchester United.
THE WALL
Declan Rice remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to join the race to sign the West Ham midfielder.
Manchester United remain confident of signing Mason Mount despite Chelsea rejecting their first two bids for the midfielder.
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Chelsea have kick-started their multi-club project by buying a majority stake in Strasbourg. The deal is a major boost for the Premier League club’s owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have been looking for suitable clubs to buy since last summer.
Carlo Ancelotti, the decorated manager who is suing his former club Everton, had discussions with a controversial Russian oligarch over a series of incentive payments dependent on Everton’s Premier League performances.
Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Leicester City’s James Maddison. Newcastle have also shown a strong interest in signing the England striker this summer, but it is understood their priorities lie elsewhere.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race for Declan Rice and are understood to be preparing a formal offer for the West Ham captain.
The Premier League sought written assurances that Saudi Arabia’s public investment fund was not part of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital’s takeover of Chelsea.
Aston Villa have been accused of a “tone-deaf” and “dangerous” new shirt sponsorship deal with controversial online betting company BK8.
DAILY STAR
Manchester City will make a £100million bid for Declan Rice in a sensational bid to hijack his move to Arsenal.
Fans have reacted with outrage after Newcastle were linked with a bold move for Ruben Neves – following his transfer to Saudi Arabia.
DAILY MIRROR
Aurelien Tchouameni is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer – despite Rio Ferdinand urging Manchester United to sign him.
Mason Greenwood has been spotted training with a private trainer as Manchester United prepare to make a decision on his future.
Manchester United could gain one over Chelsea by signing Moises Caicedo if their talks over Mason Mount break down.
Jurgen Klopp’s agent has ruled out the Liverpool boss leaving his current role to replace Hansi Flick as Germany manager.
THE ATHLETE
Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has left his position on UEFA’s football governing body.
Edin Dzeko has completed a transfer to Fenerbahce.
Emmanuel Dennis is most likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
The Qatari Investment Authority, the country’s sovereign wealth fund, is close to buying a stake in Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals and Washington Mystics.
DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool are prepared to ‘put real money on the table’ to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window as the race for his signature intensifies.
Arsenal are looking to sell goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson after loan spells in Belgium and Turkey.
THE TIMES
An influx of foreign players to EFL clubs is expected this summer as teams prepare to take advantage of new work permit rules.
Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was offered the job of England Test coach last year – ahead of Brendon McCullum.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic Chiefs have made initial contact with South Korean side Gangwon regarding winger Yang Hyun-jun, and are scouting Gwangju pair Eom Ji-sung and Jeong Ho-yeon in the K-League.
Japanese right-back Riku Handa is being chased by Hearts.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers could face a battle to keep Robby McCrorie this summer.
Hearts are keen to bring ex-Jambo Andy Webster back to Tynecastle as academy director.