Tuesday News

[Alan]

BBC

Arsenal are considering a move for out-of-favour Chelsea and France forward Christopher Nkunku, 27, as Mikel Arteta looks to add more attacking options this summer. (Teamtalk), external

DC United have been in contract talks for months with 32-year-old former Manchester United, Juventus and France midfielder Paul Pogba, who has not played for 20 months. (Washington Post - subscription needed), external

Premier League champions Liverpool are set to invest heavily in their squad during the summer, with a centre-forward and left-back their priorities. (Telegraph - subscription required, external)

Chelsea are planning a move for Borussia Dortmund's English winger Jamie Gittens, 20, before the Club World Cup - and it is possible they could sell England forward Jadon Sancho, 25, to the German club as part of the deal. Sancho is currently on loan at Stamford Bridge from Manchester United - but the Blues have an obligation to make the deal permanent. (Teamtalk), external

Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay says Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi's future will be resolved in June. The Gunners look ready to formally trigger the 26-year-old Spain midfielder's £51m release clause. (Radio Marca Donostia, via Mirror), external

Everton have made Tottenham Hotspur and Brazil player Richarlison, 27, their first-choice forward target this summer. (Givemesport)

Newcastle's English midfielder Sean Longstaff, 27, is a target for Leeds United. (i Paper), external

Spurs will have to sell players to make funds available for new signings this summer.(Telegraph - subscription required), external

Hansi Flick, 60, is close to agreeing a new deal to extend his contract as Barcelona manager until June 2027.

Leeds chairman Paraag Marathe is flying to the UK to hold talks over the future of manager Daniel Farke. (Guardian), external

Fulham are interested in signing 28-year-old England full-back Kyle Walker-Peters on a free transfer when his Southampton contract expires this summer. (Sky Sports), external

Arsenal are ready to open discussions with the agent of Sporting and Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, about a summer move. (Givemesport - subscription needed), external

Real Betis might struggle to meet Manchester United's asking price for Brazil winger Antony despite the La Liga club's chief insisting they want to make the 25-year-old's loan move permanent. (Mirror, external)

Manchester United are still interested in signing Napoli and Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 26, but there are concerns about a deal at Old Trafford. (TBF Football), external

Everton are in talks with Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, 35, over a new contract. (Football Insider), external

Wrexham, Bolton, Charlton and Portsmouth are interested in Dungannon Swifts' Northern Irish forward Tomas Galvin, 20. (Football League World)




Sky Paper Talk

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arne Slot will be backed with one of Liverpool's biggest summer transfer budgets to pursue a record-breaking 21st league title, but their chances of signing Alexander Isak appear slim.

Tottenham are facing the prospect of having to sell to buy this summer, despite the fact the club could spend over £200m without breaching profit and sustainability rules (PSR).

Several prominent Lionesses have shown their support for Ian Wright after he said he could not accept Eni Aluko's apology following her claim that he is "blocking" opportunities for women in punditry.

Cody Gakpo and Liverpool could be reprimanded by the Football Association for the "I belong to Jesus" shirt he revealed after scoring to begin their Premier League title party in earnest.

THE TIMES

The RFU would be open to the lucrative prospect of hosting Chelsea at Twickenham during the redevelopment of Stamford Bridge.

Wolves decided not to submit a promotion application for their women's team this season, with players saying they only discovered their efforts to go up had been futile after the campaign's final game.

THE SUN

Bruno Fernandes believes winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United's dismal season.Bruno Fernandes believes winning the Europa League will not save Manchester United's dismal season.

Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola is turning secret agent to wreck Manchester United's season as he said he expects to call Athletic Club boss Ernesto Valverde to offer advice ahead of Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg.

Chelsea plan to send goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe to the Championship on loan next season.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal have been urged by their supporters' trust to make an official complaint to UEFA as a row about ticket allocations for the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain escalates.

Washington's NFL franchise is set to return to the US capital as part of an agreement between the organization and the District of Columbia government to build a new stadium as part of a project totalling nearly $4bn (£2.98bn).

DAILY MIRROR

Real Sociedad president Jokin Aperribay has revealed Arsenal target Martin Zubimendi's future will be resolved in June.

PSG have been left furious with Arsenal after the number of tickets offered to their fans was cut on the orders of police.

DAILY MAIL

Marcus Rashford may have played his last game for Aston Villa due to the hamstring injury that is likely to keep him out of the club's remaining games of the season.

Antonio Rudiger could face a mammoth 12-match ban after he threw ice at the referee during Real Madrid's dramatic Copa del Rey final defeat.

Oleksandr Usyk has said that he has two opponents in mind for his final fight after taking on Daniel Dubois - and his clear preference is a showdown with Tyson Fury.

THE ATHLETIC

MLS side DC United own the discovery rights to free agent midfielder Paul Pogba.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Norwich City have confirmed Scotland goalkeeper Angus Gunn will be released at the end of the Championship season.

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