Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Manchester United are keeping an eye on Bournemouth striker Eli Junior Crupi and Marcos Senesi as he is set to leave Cherries on a free transfer ahead of the summer transfer window – The Mirror
Manchester United face a difficult task this summer as they seek to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next long-term manager – The Mirror
Crystal Palace hope to sign Iraola after Spanish manager leaves Bournemouth – The Sun
Meanwhile, the Cherries have reported that Ipswich manager Kieran McKenna wants to replace Iraola, who will retire at the end of the season.
Bournemouth are reportedly considering Rayo Vallecano manager Iñigo Perez, Coventry City manager Frank Lamper and McKenna as part of their life plans after Iraola – The i Paper
German manager Marco Rose, previously at RB Leipzig, is considered the frontrunner to replace Iraola at Bournemouth – The Guardian
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick expects to be severely short on centre-backs for this Saturday’s game against Chelsea – The Sun
Jadon Sancho will have to accept a big pay cut if he wants to return to Borussia Dortmund this summer – The Mirror
Bayern Munich are monitoring Sunderland striker Brian Brobbey with a view to a possible summer move – The Independent
Aston Villa are the latest Premier League club to show interest in England goalkeeper James Trafford – Daily Mail
Newcastle have announced the signing of highly-rated Ecuadorian teenager Johan Martínez from Independiente del Valle. The 16-year-old will officially join the Magpies after his 18th birthday, during which time he will remain at Independiente del Valle until the summer of 2027 – The Independent
Scotland
Robbie Keane insists he remains focused on title challenge with Ferencvaros despite opening the door to Celtic last week – Daily Record
world soccer
Xavi named as Javier Mascherano’s replacement as he leaves Inter Miami – The Sun
NJ Transit now plans to charge more than $100 for round-trip train tickets from New York’s Penn Station to MetLife Stadium for FIFA World Cup games – Reporter for The Athletic
U.S. Soccer sporting director Matt Crocker will resign effective immediately, with less than two months until the 2026 World Cup, the federation announced Tuesday – Reporter for The Athletic
cricket
England Test captain Ben Stokes has sought to quell speculation about a possible rift with head coach Brendon McCullum, but admitted their working relationship will ‘look a little different’ this summer – The Independent
