Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
arsenal
Arsenal are reportedly heading in a positive direction as they hold initial talks with Mikel Arteta over a contract extension – BBC Sport
Mikel Arteta wants assurances Arsenal will continue to support him after contract extension talks – Daily Mirror
Arsenal listen to offers for academy graduates Miles Lewis-Skelly and Ethan Nwaneri – BBC Sport
Hamburg are said to be planning talks with Arsenal over a permanent transfer for Fabio Vieira – The Sun
morgan rogers
Morgan Rodgers is expected to be the most sought-after player in the Premier League this summer, with a near £100m bid between Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Paris Saint-Germain – The Telegraph
Arsenal, Manchester United and Chelsea have renewed interest in Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers, the Telegraph has reported.
Bayern Munich will compete with Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United to sign Aston Villa midfielder Morgan Rodgers – Daily Mirror
Morgan Rodgers likely to leave Aston Villa this summer even if Unai Emery’s side qualify for the Champions League – talkSPORT
premier league
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has been privately assured that his position as head coach is safe after the club’s chief executive David Hopkinson made comments last week that appeared to cast doubt on his future, The Times reported.
Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group believe Arne Slott will lead the club next season despite another defeat on Wednesday night and the manager admitting the team is in survival mode – The Telegraph
transfer
Harry Maguire predicts Manchester United will be busy in the summer transfer window as they aim to win another major title next season – Daily Mail
Yankuba Minte is one of a number of attacking players Liverpool could sign in the summer as they consider the best options in their search for Mohamed Salah’s successor – Daily Mirror
Nottingham Forest have yet to receive a formal bid for England midfielder Elliot Anderson, but the club is preparing for an offer before the 2026 World Cup, with both Manchester City and Manchester United interested – talkSPORT
golf
Former British champion Mark Calcavecchia has been asked to leave the Augusta National Ground ahead of the Masters for breaching the club’s ‘no mobile phone’ policy, the Telegraph reports.
rugby
Former Scottish rugby captain Stuart Hogg banned from contact with ex-wife for second time by Scottish court – Telegraph
