The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Manchester United are considering offering Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Inter Milan in exchange for Denzel Dumfries.
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Dharmesh Sheth explains why the transfer of Aaron Wan-Bissaka is important as Manchester United and West Ham chase the same right-back
Steve McClaren has not travelled to the US with Manchester United for their pre-season tour.
Ivan Toney’s Brentford exit is in doubt after his replacement Igor Thiago suffered an injury, with West Ham and Tottenham in the hunt for the 28-year-old.
Bordeaux have chosen to renounce their professional status after being relegated to the third tier.
Rangers face a two-way race with FC Copenhagen to sign Manchester United academy star Hannibal Mejbri, according to a report.
DAILY MAIL
England’s stars have paid tribute to Gareth Southgate in a heartfelt video following his decision to quit his role as senior team manager.
Pep Guardiola claimed his love for the job has kept him going into a ninth year at Manchester City in comments that will give supporters hope of a longer stay.
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Pep Guardiola says Kevin De Bruyne is not leaving Manchester City for Saudi Arabia this summer
Aston Villa have rejected West Ham’s improved offer of £32m plus 18-year old midfielder Lewis Orford for striker Jhon Duran.
Jarrad Branthwaite is not intending to sign a new deal at Everton unless they can match the £160,000-a-week being offered by Manchester United.
Manchester City are hopeful that any ban handed to Rodri for an inflammatory chant during Spain’s European Championship celebrations will not impact their Champions League campaign.
Aston Villa are monitoring developments with Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi.
DAILY MIRROR
Reece James admits that he still has a lot to learn in his new role at Chelsea under boss Enzo Maresca.
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Riccardo Calafiori is set for an Arsenal medical and could join up with the Gunners’ pre-season training camp in the United States
Jakub Kiwior is ready to leave Arsenal as they prepare to welcome £42m signing Riccardo Calafiori.
THE ATHLETIC
Tottenham Hotspur have agreed a deal to sign South Korean winger Yang Min-hyuk from Gangwon FC.
Nottingham Forest and Crystal Palace have been warned about their commercial relationship with shirt sponsors Kaiyun Sports, after it emerged that the betting website is not licensed to trade in the UK.
Watford are in advanced talks over the signing of Fluminense left centre-back Kayky Almeida.
Newcastle United coach Ben Dawson has left to join Leicester City, ending a 10-year association with the club.
Leeds United have had a bid for Koln midfielder Dejan Ljubicic rejected.
St Johnstone youth defender Callan Hamill has travelled with Arsenal’s under-18 squad for pre-season but is facing a decision on his future as Celtic have tabled a contract offer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United’s academy staff have been left “shocked”, “upset” and in some cases “angry” at the news that several respected, long-serving coaches could lose their jobs in the cost-cutting drive at Old Trafford.
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Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag discusses his future with the club and what he expects of the new ownership ahead of their Premier League pre-season campaign
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has risked antagonising football fans by backing calls for the Premier League to stage competitive games in America.
Team GB have hit out over the Olympic Village food, accusing the Paris hosts of serving raw meat and causing shortages which have forced them to bring in an extra chef at their own alternative restaurant.
The Paris Olympics have been hit by fresh claims of equine abuse, with show jumping medal contender Max Kuehner of Austria subject to criminal proceedings in Germany for allegedly hitting his horse’s legs with a bar to make it jump higher.
EVENING STANDARD
West Ham are pushing to agree a fee with Aston Villa for striker Jhon Duran.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing Benfica’s Antonio Silva as a cut-price potential alternative to Jarrad Branthwaite, according to Portuguese media.
Manchester United reportedly hold an interest in former Liverpool star Neco Williams.
THE TIMES
Formula 1 team bosses were told to inform their drivers to be mindful of their language this week after Max Verstappen was criticised for his expletive-filled communications during the Hungarian Grand Prix.
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Max Verstappen reflects on the Hungarian GP and the reaction to his ‘vocal’ frustrations on the team radio.
DAILY RECORD
Sam Lammers is edging closer to a £2.7m move to Twente Enschede – in a deal which could unlock the cash for Rangers’ bid for Lawrence Shankland.
Rangers captain James Tavernier is reportedly “keen” on joining up with former boss Gio van Bronckhorst at Beskitas this summer.
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Rangers manager Philippe Clement discusses the futures of Connor Goldson and Sam Lammers who are set to leave, plus interest in Wolfsburg’s Vaclav Cerny.
Sevilla want to insert an obligation for Rangers to buy Joan Jordan for a fee of up to £4m if they agree a loan deal for the midfielder to move to Ibrox, according to a report.
SCOTTISH SUN
Vaclav Cerny has given back his company car and will be left out of Wolfsburg’s team photo as he finalises a move to Rangers, according to a report in Germany.
