Plus: Watford forward Emmanuel Dennis is on Everton's list of targets this summer if Richarlison leaves; Fulham are set to complete the £7m signing of forward Manor Solomon from Shakthar; Tottenham remain hopeful of tying down Harry Kane but they are still looking for a new striker
Saturday 18 June 2022 08:25, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's national newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are still keen to sign Frenkie de Jong from Barcelona, but the two clubs remain around €20m (£17.2m) apart in their valuations of the Netherlands midfielder.
Premier League players will face unprecedented workloads amid the frantic rush to squeeze in fixtures before the World Cup starts in November.
Steph Houghton was visibly angry and extremely upset after being told by manager Sarina Wiegman she was not going to be part of the England squad for this summer's European championships.
Christian Horner has called the FIA's move to ban porpoising in Formula One "very unfair", suggesting that other teams should not be punished for Mercedes' failure to control the violent bouncing motion of their cars.
DAILY MAIL
Granit Xhaka's mysterious booking in Arsenal's Premier League win at Leeds last season is being investigated by the National Crime Agency amid suspicions of a major betting scandal.
Chelsea have enquired about Inter Milan defender Martin Skriniar in a swap deal that could involve striker Romelu Lukaku returning to his former club in Italy.
Robert Lewandowski has rejected the chance to join Chelsea this summer with the Bayern Munich striker targeting a dream move to join Barcelona.
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere has urged his old club to beat their north-London rivals in the race for Leeds forward Raphinha.
Watford's £20m-rated forward Emmanuel Dennis is on Everton's list of targets this summer if Richarlison leaves the club before the end of the transfer window.
Real Madrid forward Rodrygo has revealed that he and his team-mates mocked Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah before and after their Champions League final victory over the Reds last month.
Aston Villa winger Trezeguet is wanted by Turkish side Trabzonspor.
DAILY STAR
Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is eyeing an ambitious reunion with Lautaro Martinez with the London club readying a £77m bid for the Inter Milan striker.
Nottingham Forest have reportedly admitted defeat in their pursuit of Middlesbrough's Djed Spence with the former loan star set to seal a £20m switch to Tottenham Hotspur.
THE SUN
Fulham are set to complete the £7m signing of forward Manor Solomon from Shakthar Donetsk.
Barcelona president Joan Laporta has backed "suffering" Gerard Pique and confirmed he is not retiring from football.
Cesar Azpilicueta is under pressure to slap in a transfer request - or risk his dream move to Barcelona.
Arsenal have had a £25m bid for Lisandro Martinez rejected by Ajax, according to reports.
PSG have been linked with a shock move for Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips.
Mesut Ozil is set for a new career once he hangs up his boots - by becoming a professional gamer.
THE TIMES
Manchester City face a challenge to sign top left back target Marc Cucurella as Brighton & Hove Albion aim to resist interest from the Premier League champions.
Test cricket could return to Durham next summer for the first time since 2015 with a one-off match against Ireland.
DAILY MIRROR
Jurrien Timber is set to become the latest Manchester United transfer target to reject the club with the Netherlands international expected to stay at Ajax this summer.
Tottenham remain hopeful of tying down Harry Kane to a new contract this summer but they are still on the hunt for a new striker - and have now been given renewed hope of signing Everton forward Richarlison.
Mason Greenwood is due to face a hearing in closed courts next week as police seek to extend his bail amid an ongoing investigation.
Arsenal have had an opening bid rejected for Gabriel Jesus but are still confident of agreeing a deal with Manchester City.
Former Liverpool midfielder Jay Spearing could be in line to re-join his old club as an overage player for the Reds' under-23 side.
THE GUARDIAN
A global alliance of gymnasts will demand the sport's governing body and the International Olympic Committee make major reforms to prevent further shocking abuse scandals.
A major change to the regulations on concussion management will be announced next week, with World Rugby ready to extend the compulsory stand-down period for affected players to 12 days with effect from 1 July.
DAILY RECORD
Sevilla have reportedly prepared an opening bid as they look to land Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos this summer.
SCOTTISH SUN
Partick Thistle could land Cole McKinnon on loan from Rangers.
Rangers are braced to get summer bids for goalkeeper Robby McCrorie.
