The highest tales and switch rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Manchester United are persevering with their pursuit of Burnley midfielder Sander Berge this summer time. The Purple Devils may tie the Norwegian right down to a contract price £100,000 per week.
THE TIMES
Enzo Fernandez is anticipated to be appointed certainly one of Chelsea’s vice-captains regardless of having upset a few of his team-mates by posting a video singing a racist and homophobic music about France footballers.
Olympic taekwondo champion, Jade Jones, refused to partake in medication testing then escaped a ban after authorities agreed she bore no blame.
THE ATHLETIC
Ange Postecoglou has claimed “you can see the growth” as Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour has “run seamlessly”.
Valencia seem to have pulled the plug on Javi Guerra’s proposed transfer to Atletico Madrid.
Crystal Palace are ready to sanction the departure of Sam Johnstone if appropriate gives arrive after the goalkeeper requested to go away Selhurst Park.
Lewis Grabban and Wes Morgan have returned to Nottingham Forest to tackle roles within the academy.
THE GUARDIAN
Coca-Cola are beneath fireplace for the over-use of bottles and cups on the Paris 2024 Olympics regardless of organisers’ promise of essentially the most eco-friendly Video games in historical past.
THE I
Hooligans concerned within the far-right violence erupting throughout the UK may very well be banned from attending soccer matches, i has learnt.
THE DAILY MAIL
The federal government have urged the nation’s sports activities golf equipment to name for an finish to the riots which have rocked the nation – and ship out a message selling neighborhood cohesion.
THE TELEGRAPH
Crystal Palace eye up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah in £25m deal to interchange Marc Guehi.
The altering of the guard at Lord’s will proceed when Man Lavender leaves his publish as MCC chief govt this 12 months.
Kieran Trippier is on West Ham’s radar as they step up makes an attempt to land a right-back forward of the Premier League season beginning subsequent week.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp has attracted curiosity from all three of the golf equipment promoted to the Premier League final season – Leicester Metropolis, Ipswich City and Southampton.
THE INDEPENDENT
Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain believes there will not be many higher choices than “serial winner” Andy Flower for the vacant England white-ball head coach function however has doubts over whether or not he’ll get it.
Tennis participant Sebastian Korda mentioned he had achieved one of many largest objectives of his profession by capturing the Washington Open title and emulating his father Petr, who gained the match 32 years in the past.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have reportedly contacted Chelsea FC about signing Leo Castledine.
THE DAILY RECORD
Hannibal Mejbri has been linked to each Rangers and Celtic however will solely be allowed to go away Manchester United this summer time if a everlasting provide is made for the midfielder.
James McCarthy is not listed as a Celtic participant on the membership’s official web site as his Hoops profession plunges into additional anonymity.