All the highest tales and switch rumors from Friday’s nationwide papers…
SUN
Erik ten Hag has blocked the sale of Anthony Martial and Donny van de Beek by Manchester United this summer season.
Jules Kounde has known as his £55m transfer to Chelsea into query after turning up unannounced on Sevilla’s pre-season tour.
New Chelsea proprietor Todd Boehly and consortium buyers will sensationally rebuild Stamford Bridge, one tier at a time. SunSport has been informed the brand new house owners plan a staged rebuild of the bridge, with the stands changed and upgraded one after the other.
Manchester United defender Raphael Varane has hailed teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as a “legend” and insists nobody within the dressing room believes the crew is best off with out him.
Danny Welbeck has revealed his unbelievable physique transformation forward of the brand new season.
Bordeaux striker Hwang Ui-Jo claims he has a switch provide to hitch West Ham this summer season.
THE TIMES
Erling Haaland should wait till Saturday to make his first look for Manchester Metropolis, however Jack Grealish has predicted his new team-mate can be “unstoppable” as soon as he reaches peak health.
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Pablo Zabaleta is assured that Erling Haaland and Kalvin Phillips will be part of Manchester Metropolis’s already sturdy squad.
Kevin Mbabu is one step away from signing for Fulham from Wolfsburg and can journey to fulfill the membership on tour in Portugal and bear a medical. Fulham are additionally eager about signing Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico on mortgage for the second time after his spell in 2018-19.
West Ham have blocked Issa Diop’s proposed transfer to Fulham after Nayef Aguerd, their new centre-back, suffered an ankle damage in a 3-1 pleasant defeat to Rangers on Tuesday and may very well be sidelined for no less than one month.
Aaron Ramsey has been omitted of Juventus’ squad for the USA tour because the membership tries to terminate the midfielder’s contract with one yr remaining.
The PFA will foyer soccer authorities to fund a pension scheme for England gamers and different skilled ladies after securing a brand new £76m payout for male gamers’ pensions.
Jason Kokrak, the American world quantity 36, has misplaced one in all his main sponsors after asserting that he has signed up for the Saudi-funded LIV insurgent tour.
The RFU may attempt to place English managers in worldwide groups, reminiscent of Georgia, as a part of planning for all times after Eddie Jones.
The RFU will focus on anti-social conduct by supporters at its subsequent council assembly amid issues a couple of rise in unrest at sporting occasions.
DAILY STAR
Alexandre Lacazette appears set to overlook Lyon’s upcoming pre-season pleasant after being attacked by wasps throughout coaching.
Manchester United’s flight from Melbourne to Perth was delayed after a navy airplane landed on the runway and blocked the airplane.
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Brighton have turned down a £30m bid for Manchester Metropolis’s Marc Cucurella – Jamie Carragher has his say.
Brighton & Hove Albion may triple their cash on Marc Cucurella after placing a excessive value on the Manchester Metropolis goal.
Adebayo Akinfenwa has made a rapid retirement U-turn after he was filmed enjoying for Hashtag United.
THE TELEGRAPH
Thomas Tuchel may very well be left with plenty of undesirable gamers for the 2022-2023 marketing campaign as top-tier golf equipment are reluctant to agree a cope with the Premier League giants for his or her out-of-form stars.
The German supervisor is alleged to be seeking to offload Michy Batshuayi, Kenedy, Malang Sarr, Ross Barkley, Timo Werner and Kepa through the summer season switch window, however there was little curiosity in Chelsea’s failures to this point.
Money-strapped loyal Derby County followers are inspired to take out a short-term mortgage at 42 per cent curiosity to pay for season tickets as a result of the membership doesn’t provide a direct debit fee choice.
DAILY MAIL
Anthony Martial is staying at Manchester United after reviving his profession at Outdated Trafford this summer season. Martial has scored three targets in as many video games on tour in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence, and new supervisor Erik ten Hag has determined he is not going to be offered.
Jack Grealish is so fired up this pre-season that he ran again to the Manchester Metropolis dressing room to observe footage of the referee’s selections in Wednesday’s pleasant.
Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo is prepared to take an enormous pay lower to depart Outdated Trafford this summer season.
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Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepúlveda believes that Cristiano Ronaldo may go to Atlético Madrid regardless of his earlier hyperlinks with Actual Madrid.
Thomas Muller spared no time in denying hyperlinks with Arsenal after Bayern Munich’s 6-2 pre-season win over Wayne Rooney’s DC United.
Southampton are in talks to signal Bordeaux striker Sekou Mara. The extremely rated 19-year-old has caught the attention of Premier League golf equipment reminiscent of Newcastle, Aston Villa and Leeds, however Southampton have jumped forward of rival competitors.
Barcelona are making a ultimate try to influence Jules Kounde to hitch them earlier than Chelsea.
Manchester Metropolis will make an improved provide for Brighton winger Marc Cucurella after his £30m provide was rejected.
Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici held talks with AC Milan on Thursday over the mortgage of defender Japhet Tanganga.
Novak Djokovic has been included within the US Open entry listing, however he will be unable to play within the match but until the US authorities radically adjustments its vaccine protocols.
DAILY MIRROR
Barcelona are reportedly able to launch one final try and wrest Sevilla star Jules Kounde from Chelsea this summer season.
Barcelona need to hijack Chelsea’s seek for Jules Kounde
Mikel Arteta confessed that he might want to do away with a number of Arsenal gamers to get his crew to an affordable measurement earlier than the brand new season, with as many as eight gamers dealing with the axe.
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insists the membership already has a “fantastic crew” amid rumors linking them to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United switch goal Benjamin Pavard shouldn’t be with out confidence and has already declared that he’s “extra full” than Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Spanish defender Marc Cucurella has been left “disenchanted” with the value Brighton have positioned on his head amid curiosity from Man Metropolis, in keeping with switch professional Fabrizio Romano.
THE ATHLETIC
Graham Potter is reportedly wanting so as to add former Hoffenheim star Florian Grillitsch to his Brighton squad earlier than the beginning of the season.
Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah thinks he can play alongside Gabriel Jesus, the summer season arrival from Manchester Metropolis.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham reportedly failed in an try and swap Joe Rodon for Roma midfielder Nicolo Zaniolo. Antonio Conte additionally supplied £25m on high of the centre-back, nonetheless this was turned down by former supervisor José Mourinho.
Timo Werner has been informed to be grateful at Chelsea
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted he has a tough time understanding Timo Werner’s latest suggestion that he can be comfortable to change golf equipment within the not-too-distant future.
Tottenham ace Japhet Tanganga is reportedly attracting curiosity from Celtic, Bournemouth and Monaco, regardless of his present employers having began switch talks with AC Milan over a transfer.
Stories in Portugal declare that Liverpool are prepared to begin formal negotiations with Sporting over the signing of Matheus Nunes. The 23-year-old midfielder is among the many greatest properties in European soccer in the meanwhile, with Chelsea just lately exploring a deal for the ace and Manchester Metropolis additionally eyeing him.
Barcelona have reportedly knowledgeable Chelsea in personal talks that they could lead Manchester United to a deal for Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch midfielder has been linked with a transfer to Outdated Trafford all through the summer season, however the deal did not materialize after weeks of tedious negotiations, and the Blues may very well be concerned.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers captain James Tavernier has agreed a brand new two-year cope with the Scottish giants.
Tavernier has two years left on his present contract and can be eligible for a testimonial with the Ibrox aspect in 2025.
Leigh Griffiths is coaching with Livingston, however Davie Martindale says he will not be rejoining the membership.
DAILY LOG
Connor Barron will miss Aberdeen’s Premiership opener at Celtic Park after Jim Goodwin revealed the midfielder has aggravated a knee damage.