BBC
Liverpool are set to rival Real Madrid and Barcelona for £60m-rated Crystal Palace and England midfielder Adam Wharton, 21. (Daily Mail - subscription required, external)
A move for Chelsea's French striker Christopher Nkunku, 27, could also be part of Liverpool's summer plans. (Footmercato - in French, external)
Wolves are stepping up their efforts to sign Liverpool's English midfielder Harvey Elliott, 22. (GiveMesport, external)
Premier League trio Chelsea, Manchester City and Arsenal have already held talks with the agents of Real Madrid's 24-year-old Brazilian forward Rodrygo, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Bernabeu. (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)
Aston Villa are hoping to turn Axel Disasi's loan move from Chelsea permanent in the summer, with the club already starting negotiations with the 27-year-old French defender. (Footmercato - in French, external)
Chelsea, meanwhile, have a shortlist of potential centre-back signings, including 22-year-old Englishman Jarrad Branthwaite of Everton, and England international Marc Guehi, 24, at Crystal Palace. (Sky Sports, external)
But Guehi is ready to run down his contract to land a dream move to Barcelona or Real Madrid. (Sun), external
Aston Villa could bring Barcelona's 25-year-old Spanish striker Ferran Torres back to the Premier League for a fee in the region of £42m during the summer transfer window. (Birmingham Mail, external)
Southampton are interested in Sturm Graz right-back Max Johnston, 21, with the Scotland international reportedly available for £3m. (Sky Sports, external)
Wrexham are considering a move for 26-year-old Nottingham Forest midfielder Lewis O'Brien - currently on loan at Swansea City - following their promotion to the Championship. (Football League World, external)
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THE SUN
Ademola Lookman has admirers at Arsenal after a few stellar years at Atalanta, but there are some hesitations over any move for him.
Arsenal's determination to get deals done quickly this summer has left their European rivals stunned, including Barcelona.
Leeds are targeting Newcastle striker Callum Wilson.
DAILY MIRROR
The race for Espanyol goalkeeper Joan Garcia is set to explode into life in the coming weeks, once the La Liga club know which division they'll be playing their football in next season.
Mason Greenwood wants to remain on Marseille's books next season as they embark on a Champions League campaign.
DAILY STAR
Cash-strapped Manchester United are in danger of being left red-faced when it comes to former star Alvaro Carreras.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
A former Arsenal academy kit man has launched legal action against the club, claiming he was unfairly dismissed for expressing solidarity with Palestine.
Two of England's senior cricket analysts, Nathan Leamon and Freddie Wilde, are leaving the set-up in a move that suggests the national side will place less emphasis on data moving forward.
THE TIMES
Arsene Wenger's radical plan to change the offside law may end up being ditched because of fears it could have too drastic an impact on the way football is played.
The FA has identified three potential training bases for England's World Cup campaign in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year.
THE ATHLETIC
Brighton & Hove Albion are pursuing 17-year-old Olympiacos striker Charalampos Kostoulas.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are bracing themselves for a bid for Cyriel Dessers from Greek side AEK Athens.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers will ramp up their search for a manager next week - but won't be rushed into a knee-jerk appointment.
Incoming Hearts boss Derek McInnes wants to make Stuart Findlay one of his first summer signings.
C&H
West Ham Three Way Bargain Transfer Tussle For Relegated Star
West Ham are reported to be locked in a three-way transfer battle for Southampton full-back Kyle Walker-Peters, with Everton and Tottenham Hotspur also in the mix.
The Hammers have been long-time admirers of the former Spurs graduate, but walked away from negotiations in July last year after Southampton demanded £25 million—a fee considered far too steep with just 12 months left on his contract.
Instead, West Ham prioritised the signing of Aaron Wan-Bissaka, who has since been a revelation at right wing-back.
However, talks with Walker-Peters never completely ended, and Claret & Hugh understands that the club have a deal in principle to sign the 28-year-old once he becomes a free agent at the end of the month.
Interest in the player appeared to cool following Graham Potter’s appointment, but West Ham now appear firmly back in the frame. That said, we’ll face competition from Everton, who are seeking replacements for Seamus Coleman and Ashley Young, and Tottenham, who may be keen on a reunion.
Like Wan Bissaka, KWP can play at both left and right wing back and therefore having both in the squad should not be discounted.
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