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Liverpool braced for Mohamed Salah's exit in 2023 - Paper Talk

Plus: Man City face a challenge to sign left-back Marc Cucurella as Brighton aim to resist interest from the champions; Wolves want £45m for French left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri - with City and Chelsea in the battle; Man Utd have been handed a blow in their pursuit of Christian Eriksen

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's national newspapers...

SUNDAY MIRROR

Liverpool have no concerns that Mohamed Salah will allow his standards to drop next season, but they are braced for the forward to leave on a free at the end of the next campaign.

Manchester City are lining up their former academy coach Enzo Maresca as Pep Guardiola's new No 2.

Mo Salah warms up ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg
Image: Liverpool have no concerns that Mohamed Salah will allow his standards to drop when he runs down his Anfield contract next season

Chelsea will make a move for Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling - if they can seal a deal to send striker Romelu Lukaku back to Inter Milan.

Erik ten Hag has told senior staff at Old Trafford he intends to fast-track teen sensation Alejandro Garnacho's Manchester United career.

Manchester United reportedly did not consider Yves Bissouma a 'serious candidate' for a transfer, despite making a late call ahead of his move to Tottenham.

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Hector Bellerin is willing to waiver the rest of his £5.7mi Arsenal salary on his current deal to return to Real Betis next season following a successful loan campaign.

SUN ON SUNDAY

Man City are reportedly set to step up their interest in Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips this month.

Leeds United's Raphinha (left) and Kalvin Phillips embrace after the Premier League match at Selhurst Park, London. Picture date: Monday April 25, 2022.
Image: Man City are reportedly set to step up their interest in Leeds midfielder Kalvin Phillips this month

Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold has told fans the club are doing "everything possible" to get a deal for Frenkie de Jong over the line.

Ousmane Dembele is ready to join the Chelsea revolution - but refuses to watch it from the bench.

Tottenham must pay at least £34m to land Bayer Leverkusen defender Piero Hincapie.

Wolves want £45m for French left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri - with Manchester City and Chelsea in the battle.

Burnley are making a late move for left winger Jed Wallace, who is available on a free transfer.

Brentford have set their sights on Netherlands' No  2 keeper Mark Flekken.

Brice Samba was shocked to find promoted Nottingham Forest are offering him a new deal on the same money.

Napoli manager Luciano Spalletti will resign if Kalidou Koulibaly leaves the club this summer, according to reports.

Juventus' official club shop has pulled Paulo Dybala shirts from the shelves, with the 28-year-old on the verge of a move to rivals Inter Milan.

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Hoffenheim left-back David Raum, according to reports.

Manchester United will adopt a "try before you sign" policy with their youngsters this summer.

Norwich midfielder Todd Cantwell is a shock first target for Blackburn Rovers' new management team.

Crystal Palace keeper Jack Butland has joined the list of likely targets at Middlesbrough.

Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey have been lined up by Wales to start their coaching badges after the World Cup.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Mohamed Salah is still struggling with thigh injury suffered in FA Cup final against Chelsea over a month ago and was unfit for the Champions League final, claims Egypt's national team doctor.

Real Madrid are reportedly already working on attempting to sign Erling Haaland, just days after he completed his switch to Manchester City from Borussia Dortmund.

Manchester City are to make their opening offer for Brighton wing-back Marc Cucurella.

Arsenal are planning a £70m spending spree this week, with Manchester City's Gabriel Jesus and highly-rated Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez top of their shopping list.

Erik ten Hag wants Manchester United to sort out the Frenkie de Jong transfer as a matter of urgency because he regards the Dutch midfielder as the key player in the style revolution he intends to bring to Old Trafford.

Manchester United have been handed a transfer blow in their pursuit of Danish international Christian Eriksen, with the Dane wanting to stay in London.

Teddy Sheringham claims that Manchester United need to make several new signings this summer in order to improve on last season's disappointment.

Inter Milan's attack is set for an overhaul this summer, with Edin Dzeko and Alexis Sanchez both close to leaving the club.

Brazil star Rodrygo has claimed that Neymar is preparing to 'leave the national team' and has already agreed to hand over his No.10 shirt.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta may be forced to hand in a transfer request to force through his move to join Barcelona, according to reports.

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after scoring their equaliser
Image: Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta may be forced to hand in a transfer request to force through his move to join Barcelona

Olympiacos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse is under consideration for Brighton.

Robert Lewandowski's apparent reasoning behind not moving to the Premier League has been branded "childish" by his ex-agent.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has a surprise stance on Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain as he would reportedly prefer to lose the star for free when his contract expires next summer rather than cash in on him now.

Gleison Bremer wants to leave Torino this summer and says it is "only a matter of time" before he does.

Angel Di Maria would prefer to join Barcelona despite also being in talks with Juventus, according to reports.

DAILY RECORD

Aaron Ramsey's nightmare stay in Italy at Juventus appears to be edging closer to an end.

August 14, 2021, Turin, United Kingdom: Turin, Italy, 14th August 2021. Aaron Ramsey of Juventus during the Pre Season Friendly match at Allianz Stadium, Turin. Picture credit should read: Jonathan Moscrop / Sportimage
Image: Juventus appears to be edging closer to ending Aaron Ramsey's nightmare stay in Italy.

Trabzonspor appear to have moved on from their pursuit of Borna Barisic ahead of their shot at the Champions League.

Joe Aribo has doubled down on his Rangers transfer outlook, insisting he's blocking out speculation linking him with a move away from the club.

SCOTTISH SUN

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has plans to lure Robby McCrorie away from Rangers.

Rangers star Leon Balogun has announced his departure from the club with emotional message on social media.

Hibs have signed former Rangers starlet Kyle McClelland on a fee transfer.

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