Tottenham not giving up on luring Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers - Paper Talk
Friday 30 April 2021 07:06, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Tottenham are not giving up on persuading Brendan Rodgers to take their vacant head coach's job despite the Leicester boss' public declaration that he doesn't want the role.
The Premier League have begun working on a code of conduct to which all 20 clubs must sign up, in an attempt to reduce the threat of breakaways and rebellions.
Chelsea will have to smash their transfer record and pay at least £105million if they want to lure Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge.
Leicester fear suffering Champions League heartbreak for a second successive season even if they manage to finish in the top four.
Liverpool are reportedly leading Barcelona in the race to sign PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen.
Manchester United are bracing themselves for thousands of protesting fans at Old Trafford before Sunday's clash with Liverpool.
Real Madrid are believed to be keen to fend off Chelsea and Manchester United in the race to sign Sevilla defender Jules Kounde.
Manchester City and Chelsea fans face an anxious wait to see if they can travel to the Champions League final if their sides qualify after Turkey entered a three-week lockdown.
THE TIMES
Lionel Messi looks set to stay at Barcelona following positive talks between the club and his father.
Manchester City's players stand to earn bonuses of up to £1 million each if they win the Champions League this season.
Lewis Hamilton has insisted that he plans to stay at Mercedes beyond this season, having hinted at his future plans by taking part in a tyre test for next year.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
UK Athletics is close to signing a deal to move the Anniversary Games from the London Stadium in return for a £1.8 million pay-off from the venue's owners.
THE SUN
Tottenham have been frightened off by the potential £70million cost of landing Brendan Rodgers.
Philippe Coutinho will join Everton this summer in a £35million deal.
Borussia Dortmund have joined the race for Brighton defender Ben White.
THE GUARDIAN
Tottenham want to talk to Erik ten Hag about their managerial vacancy and are expected to do so once his Ajax team have wrapped up the Eredivisie title - they need only a point at home to Emmen on Sunday to make sure.
DAILY MIRROR
Aston Villa have been placed on alert after it emerged Chelsea are ready to offload Tammy Abraham this summer.
Freddie Ljungberg insists Daniel Ek is a "massive" Arsenal fan after the Spotify CEO confirmed he has the funds to buy the club.
Inter Milan are considering offering Ashley Young a new deal if they wrap up the Serie A title this weekend.
DAILY RECORD
Glen Kamara's lawyer ripped into UEFA after European football's governing body announced plans to join in this weekend's anti-racism campaign.
Queens Park Rangers are weighing up a summer move for Hibs star Ryan Porteous.
Bolton Wanderers are eyeing a move for Kilmarnock star Greg Kiltie.
