Manchester City still pursuing Lionel Messi as well as Erling Haaland - Papers
Thursday 1 April 2021 06:59, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Manchester City are still keeping tabs on Lionel Messi - as they prepare to move for Erling Haaland.
Sergio Aguero's former club Independiente will launch a shock free transfer bid for the out-of-contract Manchester City star.
Aston Villa have moved into pole position to snap up Bournemouth whizkid Ajani Burchall.
Everton forward Richarlison has revealed Liverpool midfielder Thiago Alcantara ignored his apology for the gruesome tackle that left him injured.
Lyon expect Fulham loan star Joachim Andersen will want to stay in the Premier League at the end of the season.
DAILY STAR
Ibrahima Konate has already passed some early medical checks with Liverpool ahead of his potential summer transfer from RB Leipzig - despite his worrying record of injuries.
Jose Mourinho has reportedly been snubbed for a second time by Real Madrid starlet Miguel Gutierrez.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The British and Irish Lions are considering holding a 10-day training camp in both Channel Islands of Jersey and Guernsey before departing for South Africa.
Former US World Cup-winning coach Jill Ellis and ex-Wales manager Jayne Ludlow are two leading contenders linked with succeeding Arsenal manager Joe Montemurro this summer.
Talks have begun to allow England to name a squad larger than 23 players for the European Championship.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly been speaking 'effusively' about Harry Kane in private.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly willing to sacrifice Donny van de Beek as part of a swap deal - if it sees the Red Devils land Juventus' Adrien Rabiot.
Jesse Lingard will only return to Manchester United permitting he is offered regular football, reports have claimed.
DAILY MAIL
Jose Mourinho is reportedly unhappy with the Premier League because Tottenham have just four days to prepare for the Carabao Cup final following the rearranging of top-flight fixtures.
Bayern Munich are targeting a move for Tottenham Hotspur forward Heung-Min Son amid negotiations stalling over a new Spurs contract, according to reports.
Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United for Juventus as early as this summer, a new report reveals.
Conor Gallagher will be handed a chance by Thomas Tuchel to prove he is good enough for the Chelsea first team next season, according to reports.
Milan Skriniar remains on Tottenham Hotspur's radar this summer with Jose Mourinho still a huge admirer of the Inter defender, although the north Londoners may be priced out in their chase for the £68m man.
Chelsea could make their third goalkeeping signing in as many years with the Blues boosted by the latest update surrounding target Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Burnley are targeting a summer move for Middlesbrough defender Dael Fry for around £10m.
Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi says playing for his national team comes as a breath of fresh air because he feels he is not trusted at club side Crystal Palace.
THE TIMES
UEFA is expected to increase the size of national team squads to 25 for Euro 2020 because of the pressures on players caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
All footballers and their agents have been warned by the Civil Aviation Authority about the potential risks associated with the private charter of aircraft after the death of Emiliano Sala.
SCOTTISH SUN
Eddie Howe has emerged as the leading contender for the vacant Celtic job.
DAILY RECORD
Albian Ajeti has just two months to save his Celtic career, according to the Swiss striker's compatriot and former Parkhead ace Ramon Vega.
Clyde boss Danny Lennon has hailed the impact of Celtic loan kid Ewan Otoo and says he has shown a terrific attitude since arriving at the League One club.
Cadbury have launched a new chocolate bar to celebrate Rangers winning the Scottish Premiership title.
