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Barcelona to target Mohamed Salah next summer while David de Gea favourite for Man Utd captaincy - Paper Talk

Plus: Arsenal are ready to double Gabriel Jesus' wages; Man Utd have joined the race to sign Christian Eriksen; Jose Mourinho is being lined up to replace Mauricio Pochettino as Paris Saint-Germain boss; Ajax are set to increase their bid for Tottenham forward Steven Bergwijn

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

SUNDAY MIRROR

Barcelona have told Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah he can join their incoming galaxy of stars at the Nou Camp next summer.

Mo Salah warms up ahead of the Champions League semi-final first leg
Image: Barcelona reportedly want to sign Mohamed Salah from Liverpool next year

Manchester United have joined the race to sign Christian Eriksen following his return to the Premier League, with new boss Erik ten Hag looking for midfield reinforcements.

Liverpool have stepped up their pursuit of Leeds forward Raphinha because of doubts over Sadio Mane's future, and are considering an offer which would include them sending Takumi Minamino to Elland Road.

Raheem Sterling is considering allowing his contract to run down and leave Manchester City on a free transfer next summer rather than join Tottenham or Arsenal for a fee.

Manchester United are prepared to offer Andreas Pereira to Benfica as part of any deal to sign striker Darwin Nunez this summer.

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Ajax are set to increase their bid for Spurs forward Steven Bergwijn by offering £18m for the Netherlands international this week.

A group of protesters who ran onto the track before the Epsom Derby were taken away by police after causing the race to be delayed.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

David de Gea is the clear favourite to get the captain's job at Manchester United ahead of Harry Maguire under Erik ten Hag.

David de Gea, Manchester United goalkeeper
Image: David de Gea is reportedly the clear favourite to be Manchester United's captain under Erik ten Hag

Arsenal are ready to offer Gabriel Jesus nearly £200,000-a-week to try to tempt him to join from Manchester City.

Nottingham Forest want to make Nick Pope a high-profile signing ahead of their return to the Premier League but Burnley want £40m for the England goalkeeper.

Chelsea are reported to have taken the lead in the race to sign impending free agent Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona and he could even become the first signing of the Todd Boehly era at Stamford Bridge.

Wolves want Morgan Gibbs-White to sign a new contract as rivals Southampton and Nottingham Forest battle for his signature.

Blackburn have been urged to take a serious interest in Duncan Ferguson as their next manager by Champions League winner Carlo Ancelotti.

Joe Joyce has called out Tyson Fury for a Battle of Britain, promising to "give it" to the Gypsy King.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Gareth Bale has hinted he will not be retiring despite his exit from Spanish giants Real Madrid this summer.

Gareth Bale
Image: Wales captain Gareth Bale has been linked with several clubs after confirming he will leave Real Madrid this summer

Michael Owen has drawn comparisons between West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice and his former Liverpool team-mate Steven Gerrard.

Initial medical checks show Alexander Zverev tore 'several lateral ligaments' in his right foot during his French Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal on Friday.

Yorkshire have launched an investigation into "unacceptable" behaviour of supporters at Headingley after a video showing a drunken fan sustaining injuries in a fall that went viral on social media. There were also reports of brawls between fans and stewards.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Tottenham's hopes of signing Alessandro Bastoni have been given a boost by his representative.

Arsenal and Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet on loan.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Newcastle are ready to make a "monster offer" to Napoli striker Victor Osimhen this summer with Arsenal conceding his £85m asking price is too much for them to consider.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Paris Saint-Germain are considering a surprise move to make Jose Mourinho their new head coach.

Jose Mourinho maintained his 100 per cent record in major European finals
Image: Could Roma boss Jose Mourinho replace Mauricio Pochettino at Paris Saint-Germain?

Sadio Mane has never asked for a new contract in his bid to leave Liverpool this summer, although the club are set to make a major profit on any deal to Bayern Munich negotiated one year before the end of the striker's existing deal.

England are in advanced talks with Ireland about playing a one-off Test next summer, before the 2023 Ashes.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester United are "optimistic" of sealing their first summer signing - Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong - under new boss Erik ten Hag.

Former Chelsea star Alex has been forced to have a heart bypass operation aged just 39.

England fans could face the death penalty if they are caught smuggling cocaine to the World Cup in Qatar.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Celtic are closing in on the signing of Bayern Munich starlet Christopher Scott.

Rangers are looking at Stoke's £5m-rated defender Josh Tymon as a possible replacement if Borna Barisic is tempted into a move away from Ibrox.

Aberdeen are set to launch a move for Celtic defender Liam Scales.

Scott Brown is set to add a former Celtic team-mate to his Fleetwood squad with an impending move for midfielder Luca Connell, who was recently released after a loan spell with Queen's Park last season.

Omonia boss Neil Lennon is considering a move for Celtic midfielder Ismaila Soro.

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