Friday News (includes West Ham)

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BBC

Manchester United have prioritised the sales of England forwards Marcus Rashford, 27, and Jadon Sancho, 25, as well as Brazilian winger Antony, 25, as part of their squad overhaul. (Manchester Evening News), external

Despite missing out on Champions League football, Manchester United will turn down any approaches for captain Bruno Fernandes, with Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal eager to sign the Portugal midfielder, 30, before the Fifa Club World Cup. (GiveMeSport, external)

Manchester United are also set to sell 25-year-old Netherlands defender Tyrell Malacia, who won the Eredivisie title on loan at PSV Eindhoven this season. (Manchester Evening News, external)

Ruben Amorim has a summer transfer budget of a little less than £100m and retains Manchester United's firm backing despite Wednesday's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham. (Guardian), external

Millwall and Saudi boxing powerbroker Turki Alalshikh are understood to have held talks over a shock investment in the Championship side. (Mail), external

Leicester City's veteran English forward Jamie Vardy, 38, is a target for Spanish side Valencia. (Sun), external

Newcastle United have beaten Barcelona and Real Madrid to the signing of 18-year-old Spanish winger Antonio Cordero from Malaga. (Chronicle), external

Ipswich Town's 22-year-old English striker Liam Delap has held talks with both Chelsea and Manchester United over a potential summer move. (Fabrizio Romano via CaughtOffside, external)

Viktor Gyokeres' uncle says the 26-year-old Swedish striker made a decision during a family dinner to snub Manchester United and Arsenal this summer to stay at Sporting. (Sun), external

Tottenham are hopeful their Europa League triumph will help convince Crystal Palace's 24-year-old England defender Marc Guehi to join them this summer. (GiveMeSport, external)

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy thanked Ange Postecoglou in a speech after the club's Europa League victory and believes the trophy can put Spurs 'on the road to the very top'. (Metro), external

Nottingham Forest are monitoring developments with Leicester City's 17-year-old English forward youngster Lorenz Hutchinson. (Mail), external

Spanish former Liverpool winger Albert Riera, 43, is a leading contender to become the next Hull City manager. (Talksport)




Sky Paper Talk

DAILY STAR

Manchester United will hold a firesale in the wake of their Europa League disaster in Bilbao. United bosses will listen to offers for every single player this summer - including captain Bruno Fernandes.

Bruno Fernandes has been given a potential escape route from Manchester United following their Europa League final loss.

Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe was reportedly booed by club staff during a screening of the Europa League final.

Manchester United will still hold a team BBQ - despite their crushing Europa League final defeat to Tottenham.

    THE SUN

Jamie Vardy could be lining up against Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid next season in LaLiga as he is a top summer target for Valencia boss Carlos Corberan.

Jamie Vardy could be lining up against Spanish giants Barcelona and Real Madrid next season in LaLiga.

Chelsea star Enzo Fernandez has been spotted house-hunting in Madrid, according to sensational reports in Spain.

Tottenham stars partied until 4am after their 1-0 Europa League Final win.

Jubilant Spurs fans are set to miss out on Friday's Europa League trophy parade - because they will still be getting home from Bilbao.

Inter Milan are keeping tabs on Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee ahead of the summer transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

Arne Slot admits he does not expect Mohamed Salah to maintain the incredible standard he set for Liverpool this season going forward. But the boss knows the Egyptian will do everything to prove him wrong.

Arsenal are in talks to sign Real Madrid forward Rodrygo, who could have been turning out for Liverpool had things been different.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are ready to put Rasmus Hojlund up for sale, according to reports.

United great Norman Whiteside will not renew his season ticket at the club after being 'forcibly relocated', his wife has announced.

Nottingham Forest are monitoring developments with Leicester City's highly-rated youngster Lorenz Hutchinson.

Alexander Isak remains a doubt for Newcastle's Champions League D-day against Everton on Sunday.

Lionel Messi has revealed that his favourite goal during his glistening career came in the 2009 Champions League final against Manchester United in Rome.

AC Milan's dramatic kit launch may have provided a hint into Kyle Walker's future, amid reports that he is set to return to Manchester City at the end of the term.

Wolves captain Nelson Semedo has filmed a farewell video in the event that he does not sign the four-year contract on offer from the club, according to a report.

Glasgow community councillors are demanding that Celtic stump up the cash for a title party for supporters next time they win the Premiership.

DAILY EXPRESS

Tottenham Hotspur players do not expect Ange Postecoglou to be their head coach next season despite achieving a historic Europa League triumph, according to reports.

Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly pondering two dramatically different options ahead of his imminent Manchester City exit.

Viktor Gyokeres' uncle has dropped a bombshell on the striker's future, insisting he will remain at Sporting CP despite the strong transfer links to Arsenal.

Former Liverpool and Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho was interrupted by gunshots during an interview on Wednesday.

THE GUARDIAN

Ruben Amorim has a summer transfer budget of a little less than £100m and retains Manchester United's firm backing despite Wednesday's Europa League final defeat by Tottenham.

THE TIMES

Manchester United's disastrous Premier League campaign and absence from European competition next season for the first time in a decade, means those running the club will face the challenge of dealing with an extra £80m-plus financial black hole.

Alejandro Garnacho is considering his future after criticising Ruben Amorim for not starting him in Manchester United's Europa League final defeat.

Jude Bellingham is expected to be named in Thomas Tuchel's England squad on Friday despite requiring surgery on a long-standing shoulder injury later in the summer.

Plans for the £130m redevelopment of the National Sports Centre at Crystal Palace have been unveiled, with the mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, aiming to bring Diamond League athletics and other big events to the historic venue from 2028.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Liverpool legend Alan Hansen will present the Premier League trophy to Virgil van Dijk this weekend as the club's glorious past and present unite for the title celebrations.

Mikel Arteta wants Thomas Partey to be given a new contract at Arsenal after the midfielder produced his "best season" for the club.

Jordan Pickford faces a three-way fight to remain as England's first-choice goalkeeper.

Tottenham Hotspur's Europa League success has piled pressure on chairman Daniel Levy as he weighs up one of the biggest decisions of his 24-year reign.

THE ATHLETIC

The government has made a late concession to the Premier League by agreeing to let English football's new independent regulator impose a compromise financial distribution deal on the game, as opposed to having to pick one of two proposals.

Raphinha has signed a one-year contract extension at Barcelona to extend his terms through to 2028.

Raul is set to leave his role as manager of Real Madrid's B team.

DAILY RECORD

Furious Don Cowie has stated that a Livingston fan spat on a member of the Ross County staff in the wake of a controversial penalty award in their Premiership play-off showdown.

Arne Engels has shrugged off speculation linking him with Atalanta by insisting he's loving life at Celtic.

Nedim Bajrami could be heading for the exit door at Rangers, according to reports in Albania.

Rangers hopeful Russell Martin plans to recruit Maurice Ross as his right hand man if he lands the Ibrox hotseat.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Steven Gerrard is the favourite to become the next Rangers manager. But despite rumours he's been in Scotland to seal the deal, he seems to be on the other side of the world.

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he desperately hopes the Scottish Cup Final isn't Greg Taylor's Celtic swan-song.

Gallagher Lennon, son of Celtic hero Neil, will now begin a new chapter of his career after being shown the door by St Mirren.

Kilmarnock are set to turn to former Motherwell coach Stuart Kettlewell as their next manager, according to a report.




Sport Witness

“Haven’t had any contact” – West Ham player rules out transfer approach from ‘top-level club’

By Naveen Ullal

Guido Rodríguez joined West Ham United on a free transfer in August of last year and was a regular at the start of the season.

The Argentina international started losing prominence in December and his situation worsened after West Ham replaced Julen Lopetegui with Graham Potter in January. He’s played 250 minutes from six games under the current Hammers manager.

River Plate are said to be keen on signing the West Ham player in the summer window.

On May 1st, TNT Sports stated talks are progressing for him to return to the Argentine club. They also reported the 31-year-old is excited about the possibility of returning to his country. Last week, journalist Marcela Brachetti said he wants to return to River Plate.

DSports had a chat with the midfielder to discuss the recent reports linking him to River Plate and Bolvip have relayed his comments.

Rodríguez is aware of the reports stating that River Plate have made an approach but says they haven’t contacted him.

“I know it came up, that there was a lot of talk about it, but the truth is no one contacted me, nor did I speak to anyone at the club. I really haven’t had any contact,” he said.

On River Plate, Rodríguez explained: “In every sense, it’s a top-level club in the world, which has grown a lot.”

The West Ham man has issued a warning to the Argentine club’s opponents at the Club World Cup.

“I think they can be a force in the Club World Cup. They are tough and complicated matches, but first you have to face them,” he added.



C&H

West Ham’s summer rebuild starts at the back

After the mistakes of last summer, hopefully the Hammers are learning the lesson and not going to enter another Premier League season with just three centre backs: Lopetegui’s decision to send Nayef Aguerd out on loan without a replacement almost backfired spectacularly. Stand-in centre backs Vlad Coufal and Aaron Cresswell performed admirably but both are leaving next month.

Much-reported links with Chelsea defenders Trevor Chalobah, Axel Disasi and Tosin Adarabioyo (tbrfootball.com and others) suggest Graham Potter seeks a reunion with former Blues’ centre backs. Would that they were available and priced at levels which the Hammers are likely to afford. None have been released by their club as yet: However the TBR report suggests “The Blues are expected to make both players available in a bid to fund moves for their own centre-back targets”.

Chelsea have never done the Hammers any favours in the transfer market and it seems far more likely that they’ll be loaned out or sold overseas as was the case with Conor Gallagher. More likely are the stories linking the Hammers with Swiss Aurèle Amenda or CJ Egan Riley if he decides to quit Burnley.

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