Plus: Galatasaray interested in signing Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg; Manchester City reject bid from Saudi Pro-League club Al Nassr for goalkeeper Ederson; Everton interested in Napoli's Jesper Lindstrom and Leeds' Wilfried Gnonto
Wednesday 17 July 2024 13:23, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
DAILY EXPRESS
Trent Alexander-Arnold is reportedly interested in signing for Real Madrid this summer.
The Gibraltar Football Association will launch a complaint with UEFA over a 'provocative' song chanted by Spain player Rodri during their Euro 2024 party.
THE TELEGRAPH
Jurgen Klopp will not be available to replace Gareth Southgate in time for the start of the World Cup qualifiers as the former Liverpool coach has no intention of returning to top-level management for another 12 months.
Manchester United will be entitled to 50 per cent of the profits of any future sale of Mason Greenwood as part of his proposed £26.6m transfer to Marseille.
Fulham had a bid for Scott McTominay rejected earlier in the summer as they look for midfield reinforcements following the departure of Joao Palhinha for Bayern but no one has yet met United's valuation of up to £30m.
Rugby players who have suffered multiple concussions face being prone to developing neurodegenerative conditions such as motor neurone disease, a new study says, amid "major concern" on the effect of heavy challenges.
Newcastle will fight any attempt by England to lure Eddie Howe as Gareth Southgate's successor after it emerged he signed a secret contract extension last summer that did not include a set release clause.
The editor of Scotland's only pro-independence newspaper has issued an apology for resorting to "lazy stereotypes" in a front page urging Spain to take "revenge" on England in the Euro 2024 final.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United would be "highly unlikely" to swoop for Gareth Southgate - even if the club were to endure a disastrous start to the season and part ways with Erik ten Hag.
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in signing Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold during the summer transfer window.
Manchester United are believed to have had a £52m offer for Lille's Leny Yoro accepted by the player's club, according to reports.
England's U21s head coach Lee Carsley is reportedly in pole position to succeed Gareth Southgate as interim manager.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group have pulled the plug on their talks to purchase French side Bordeaux.
Erik ten Hag has broken his silence on mending his feud with Jadon Sancho - but refused to say if the winger has a future at Manchester United.
Carlos Alcaraz wants to stay with Southampton this summer after returning to the club following a loan spell at Juventus.
Leeds and Sheffield United are at loggerheads over the Whites' attempts to lure Jayden Bogle away from Bramall Lane.
THE SUN
Ex-England boss Steve McClaren is in the frame to become Nigeria's national coach, according to reports.
Galatasaray's vice-president has revealed they are interested in signing Manchester United star Scott McTominay and Tottenham man Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
DAILY STAR
Gareth Southgate wants the Manchester United job leaving Erik ten Hag having to prove Sir Jim Ratcliffe wrong.
THE TIMES
UK Anti-Doping's decision not to sanction Britain's double Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones for refusing to take a drugs test "makes a mockery" of the system, an anti-doping campaigner has claimed.
THE INDEPENDENT
The Football Association would consider the idea of appointing an interim boss in order to try and coax Pep Guardiola as England manager if he does decide to leave Manchester City in 2025.
Manchester City have rejected a bid from Saudi Pro-League club Al Nassr for goalkeeper Ederson.
THE ATHLETIC
Everton are interested in Napoli's Jesper Lindstrom as well as Leeds' Wilfried Gnonto as they look to strengthen on the wings.
Former Arsenal full-back, Cedric Soares, is reviewing his options having had conversations with clubs from Netherlands, France, Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
Burnley are closing in on completing the signing of forward Andreas Hountondji from Ligue 2 side Caen.
SCOTTISH SUN
Adam Idah has sent Celtic fans into a frenzy with his latest social media post.
Erik Barmack of Wild Sheep Sports has withdrawn his bid to take over Motherwell.
DAILY RECORD
Outcast Ryan Kent is reportedly wanted by former Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst at Besitkas as Fenerbahce look to move on the winger this summer.
Swansea City are considering a move for James Graham with the striker a free agent after leaving Rangers.
