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Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

SUNDAY MIRROR

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly prioritising a shock return to Manchester United amid growing doubts over his future at Juventus.

Roy Hodgson is on the shortlist to replace Sam Allardyce as West Brom manager.

Arsenal's hopes of signing Yves Bissouma have been buoyed after Brighton's owner confessed he is willing to part ways with the highly-rated midfielder.

Brighton and Hove Albion's Yves Bissouma commits a handball during the Premier League match at the American Express Community Stadium, Brighton
Image: Arsenal have long been linked with Brighton's Yves Bissouma

Watford are considering a move for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah as they prepare for their Premier League return.

Jack Grealish is working overtime to make sure he survives Gareth Southgate's cull.

SUNDAY STAR

Tottenham have an interest in Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus - creating the possibility of a cash-plus-swap deal for Harry Kane.

Aston Villa are eyeing a double swoop for Chelsea's Tammy Abraham and Ruben Loftus-Cheek.

Tammy Abraham will be missing for Chelsea on Saturday
Image: Could Tammy Abraham be on his way to Aston Villa?

Paul Pogba's future could be resolved this week on Zoom as Mino Raiola, the Manchester United midfielder's agent, has arranged a conference call with the Old Trafford hierarchy.

Jules Kounde has left the door open to a potential exit from Sevilla after responding to recent rumours linking him with the likes of Manchester United and Arsenal.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Manchester United aren't anticipating making a £120m move for Harry Kane - preferring to target Jadon Sancho and wait 12 months to try and land Erling Haaland.

Real Madrid 'are poised to recruit the highly-respected sporting director Luis Campos' into their backroom team with a view to landing Kylian Mbappe.

Dani Ceballos has stated his desire to either remain at Real Madrid next season or leave the club permanently after two seasons on loan at Arsenal.

Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole claims that the Blues decided against signing Sergio Aguero because of 'his shape'.

Brentford's promotion hero Emiliano Marcondes has no idea if he will be playing in the Premier League next season despite a man-of-the-match display in Saturday's Championship play-off final.

SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester City defender Eric Garcia has confirmed he is leaving to join Spanish giants Barcelona.

Burnley plan to launch a £10m bid for Nottingham Forest centre-back Joe Worrall.

Relegated West Brom want a staggering £20m for Sam Johnstone.

Chelsea stars pocketed a massive £10m bonus after beating Manchester City in the Champions League final.

Cesar Azpilicueta lifts the Champions League trophy

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Thomas Tuchel has dropped his biggest hint yet that he is ready to sign a contract extension after claiming he has not been this happy since he was at Mainz and describing Chelsea as "the perfect place at the perfect moment".

The British and Irish Lions will still consider calling up Henry Slade even if he refuses to take the coronavirus vaccine, despite the touring side encouraging all standby players to be vaccinated.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Arsenal are being tipped to land Allan Saint-Maximin with the Newcastle striker being linked with a summer exit.

THE OBSERVER

Hull Kingston Rovers have launched legal proceedings against the Rugby Football League over the governing body's decision not to award the Super League club an elite academy licence, a decision they believe leaves hundreds of youngsters in the city facing an uncertain future in the sport.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Southampton have targeted Celtic star Ryan Christie for a bargain move to the Premier League.

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