Thursday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
Barcelona are looking to sign Manchester United’s teenage sensation JJ Gabriel – The Sun.
The Sun reports that Crystal Palace are willing to listen to offers from Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer if they are unable to agree terms on a new contract.
EFL
Brentford are eyeing Coventry City ace Bobby Thomas the Sun.
european soccer
Barcelona have reportedly not ruled out the possibility of free agent Marc Gehi leaving next summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s difficult start to life at Real Madrid continued after he was sent off with an ankle injury against Athletic Club on Wednesday.
scottish football
Olympiakos are reportedly linked with a move for Dundee United target Garimazan Kędjebek – Daily Record
Scottish fans will be able to go to nightclubs to watch World Cup matches, the Scottish Sun has revealed.
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cricket
The owners of The Hundred franchise Welsh Fire have emerged as leading candidates to buy Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bangalore, one of the biggest beasts in the Indian Premier League, The Telegraph has reported.
F1
F1’s godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will ruin the dreams of “cocky” Lando Norris, hailing the Dutchman as the best driver in F1 history, reports the Daily Mail.
rugby union
The Rugby Football League (RFL) is considering an offer from an Australian promoter to stage a hybrid rugby match against England’s national rugby union team, the I-Paper.
athletics
World Athletics has scrapped plans to introduce a take-off zone in the long jump instead of a traditional board after widespread backlash from athletes, the Guardian reported.
