Thursday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
Arsenal are targeting Newcastle forward Anthony Gordon this summer and hope to sign him for £75m – The Sun
Newcastle are eyeing Brighton’s Dutch goalkeeper Bad Verbruggen and Manchester City’s English stopper James Trafford, both 23, as they aim to find a long-term successor to England international Nick Pope, 33.
Newcastle also eyeing Union Saint Giroise winger Anan Khalili – Daily Mail
Mauricio Pochettino does not rule out returning to Tottenham after the World Cup – Daily Express
Manchester United could end up paying around £16 million in compensation to Ruben Amorim and his coaching staff after he was sacked last month, The Times has reported.
New figures released by UEFA show that Chelsea will run a £355 million budget deficit in the 2024-25 season, the biggest deficit ever for an English football club, The Guardian reported.
Manchester United’s net transfer spending is the highest in Europe in five years, UEFA calculations reveal – Daily Telegraph
Michael Antonio agrees short-term deal with Qatari side Al Sayriya to return to football – The Sun
Europe
Jurgen Klopp’s return to management has been sensational, with reports in Austria claiming he could resign from his role at Red Bull – Daily Mail
Napoli have inserted a clause into the contract for Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen to join Galatasaray, meaning the Turkish club will have to pay up to £60m if they sell the 27-year-old to the Italian club – Gazzetta dello Sport
scottish football
Martin O’Neill admits a much-changed Celtic side faced a selection dilemma heading to Ibrox after they finished the Europa League on a high after beating Stuttgart – Daily Mail
Hearts manager Derek McInnes insists the Scottish Premiership leaders’ training trip to warm-weather Dubai is “not fun” as the club’s injured trio join the squad – Daily Record
rugby union
The US-based investment firm that owns Birmingham City with former NFL quarterback Tom Brady is considering launching a professional rugby union franchise in the city, The Times has reported.
cricket
England head coach Brendon McCullum is unfazed despite recent scrutiny following the 4-1 Ashes defeat, says fast bowling consultant Tim Southee – The I
tennis
Temporary coaching contract between Emma Laducanu and former British number one player Mark Petchey begins again on Indian Wells training courts this week – Daily Telegraph
