Leeds United to challenge Chelsea and Arsenal to sign Sergio Aguero - Papers

Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...

THE SUN

Leeds are shock contenders for Chelsea and Arsenal target Sergio Aguero, reports say.

Tottenham have reportedly made contact with Feyenoord midfielder Orkun Kokcu - who remains a long-term target for rivals Arsenal.

The linesman who asked Erling Haaland to sign yellow and red cards at Manchester City has been banned from officiating in Romania's top tier.

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DAILY MAIL

Raheem Sterling is setting up his own football agency - and will even conduct his own contract negotiations with Manchester City.

Thomas Tuchel says he will give Chelsea's misfiring forwards until the end of this season to arrest their slump before deciding whether more reinforcements are required.

Premier League managers stepped up the fight against social media abuse on Friday, with Thomas Tuchel and Jurgen Klopp advising their players to ditch popular platforms and Aston Villa boss Dean Smith calling for a mass boycott.

Sadio Mane could be left out of Liverpool's revenge mission against Aston Villa after Jurgen Klopp recognised there is an issue with his form.

Premier League and Championship clubs are at loggerheads over the dates for this summer's transfer window.

Mino Raiola will not face any disciplinary action for breaching rule B1 of the governing body's intermediary handbook.

Prospective new Derby owner Erik Alonso is facing questions from the EFL over the source of his funds before a proposed takeover can be signed off.

Bayern Munich stalwart Jerome Boateng will not be Barcelona-bound this summer, according to reports claiming that the Spanish giants want long-term replacements for Gerard Pique.

Mauro Icardi's agents have begun the search to find another club for the Argentine striker, according to reports.

THE TIMES

Manchester City's annual results this week revealed a spiralling wage bill that is a record for English football and has left their neighbours far behind.

Having spent 17 years of his career at Melwood, Steven Gerrard is now looking to return to Liverpool's former training ground - to set up a base for his football academy.

The British & Irish Lions are facing a coaching crisis after three late withdrawals from Warren Gatland's first-choice management team.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Munich, Rome, Bilbao and Dublin have received a stay of execution as Euro 2021 host cities - after UEFA gave them an extension until April 19 to guarantee fans.

THE GUARDIAN

Thomas Tuchel has defended his refusal to give Tammy Abraham more opportunities, arguing that he cannot base selections on the striker's previous goalscoring exploits for Chelsea.

Wales fans have been given the go-ahead to make the 3,000-mile trip to Baku for their Euro 2020 matches against Switzerland and Turkey provided they have a negative Covid test.

DAILY MIRROR

Frank Lampard revealed that he has had 'opportunities' to return to management since his sacking by Chelsea but is taking time to spend with his family.

Edinson Cavani has still not made up his mind whether or not to stay at Old Trafford for another season.

Folarin Balogun is reportedly set to commit his future to Arsenal by penning a new four-year contract with the club.

Sam Allardyce reckons perceptions he is a long-ball boss is "fake news".

DAILY RECORD

Celtic have contacted the SFA demanding clarification over the delay in the Rangers Covid Five case.

Benjamin Siegrist feels Dundee United won't stand in his way if a decent offer comes in for him.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are tracking Morecambe winger Carlos Mendes Gomes.

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