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Top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Aston Villa will consider moving for Norwich City's attacking midfielder Todd Cantwell if Jack Grealish departs for Manchester City.

Tottenham have finally agreed a fee with Atalanta for the signing of Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero, according to reports in South America.

Arsenal have been boosted in their pursuit of Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez after the Italian champions refused to rule out his departure during the current summer transfer window.

The future of Ilaix Moriba at Barcelona is looking increasingly uncertain with his team looking for improved terms at the Nou Camp.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Harry Kane will hold talks with Tottenham next week and insist he wants to join Jack Grealish by signing for Manchester City.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Aston Villa have agreed a £30m deal for Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey and will make a renewed bid to sign James Ward-Prowse from Southampton.

Manchester United are to open talks over a new contract for defender Luke Shaw. The 26-year-old's deal runs out in 2023 and United want to reward his upturn in form which saw him star for England at Euro 2020.

PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has set the record straight about 'rumours' he was set to leave the French giants to return to Tottenham this summer - insisting he never considered an exit and was 'clear' about his future.

Marcelo Bielsa was given a double injury scare as defenders Diego Llorente and Pascal Struijk limped out of Leeds' 3-2 friendly defeat against Real Betis.

Miralem Pjanic is regretting his Barcelona move and pining to reunite with returning Juventus boss Max Allegri, according to the Catalans' former sporting director.

Fulham have held talks over a deal for Flamengo striker Rodrigo Muniz, while the Cottagers also hope to push through the signing of Swansea City captain Matt Grimes this week.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester City's £200m pursuit of Harry Kane and Jack Grealish has coincided with talks over Raheem Sterling's new contract failing to progress.

Manchester United have already started putting plans in place to replace Paul Pogba if he leaves Old Trafford this summer with Saul Niguez at the top of a three-man list of possibilities.

Manchester United are hoping that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's new contract will give them an edge in the race to land Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester United face a near £15m pay off if they cut their losses on Paul Pogba this month.

Manchester United midfield ace James Garner is a target for Sheffield United.

Crystal Palace boss Patrick Vieira is going back to Arsenal with a bid for winger Reiss Nelson.

Crystal Palace want RB Leipzig star Ademola Lookman on a season-long loan as Patrick Vieira continues to strengthen his squad.

Arsenal are reportedly set to enter a transfer tussle to sign Schalke star Matthew Hoppe.

Arsenal outcast Sead Kolasinac is reportedly in negotiations to terminate his deal with the club.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

The influx of La Liga stars into the Premier League is unlikely to stop with the arrival of Raphael Varane at Manchester United and Bryan Gil at Tottenham.

Leeds have reportedly offered Adama Traore a five-year deal as they bid to beat Liverpool to the £30m Wolves ace.

SCOTTISH SUN

Ange Postecoglou insists Celtic don't have the luxury of time and need results now.

Rangers are taking on the SPFL over their £8m title sponsorship deal with car sales company cinch.

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