Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
chelsea
Chelsea have named Andoni Iraola, Marco Silva and Xabi Alonso as managers and are working to identify potential candidates to succeed Liam Rosenior as head coach, the Telegraph reports.
Chelsea take the lead in the race to sign Andoni Iraola, making contact with Bournemouth’s agent – The Mirror
Sources say Andoni Iraola is being considered for Chelsea’s managerial vacancy, but pushing for Bournemouth’s current manager could lead to a direct showdown with Crystal Palace – Daily Mail
Liam Delap wants to stay at Chelsea and fight for his career, but the identity of the next permanent head coach is expected to be crucial, with the club facing a major decision over their striker.
premier league
Marcus Rashford willing to take pay cut to secure permanent move from Manchester United to Barcelona – Marca
Manchester United’s teenage prodigy Aiden Haven launches his own line of clothing – The Sun
Newcastle United consider selling Yoan Wissa this summer, less than a year after signing him for a whopping £55m – The Athletic’s reporter
Newcastle United could suffer another shock relegation this season, data expert claims despite Tottenham being relegation candidates – The Sun
Arne Slott’s background squad could be set for a further overhaul this summer, with his former club Feyenoord reportedly planning a move to hire assistant coach Giovanni van Bronckhorst – Daily Mail
Manchester City in talks with the Premier League over the delicate congestion of matches in the week leading up to the final day – Daily Mail
Arsenal are optimistic Kai Havertz will return from injury before the end of the Premier League season – The Sun
Steven Gerrard
Steven Gerrard is in contention to win Burnley’s job if the newly relegated side choose to part ways with Scott Parker – The Mirror
Bristol City aim to persuade Steven Gerrard to be their next manager – The Sun
scottish football
Marcelo Saracchi reportedly in talks with Celtic over permanent move to Parkhead – Daily Record
Rangers and Celtic should know the SPFL’s decision on whether away tickets will go on sale for next month’s Old Firm clash by the end of this week – Daily Record
WSL
Manchester City are strongly pursuing free agent deals for Arsenal’s Katie McCabe and Beth Meade – The Athletic reporter
laliga
Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé has injured his semitendinosus muscle in his left hamstring, leaving him doubtful for El Clasico on May 10 – ESPN
Barcelona has started contact with Atletico Madrid to confirm the club’s position on the possible transfer of striker Julián Álvarez this summer – ESPN
football
Artist plans to take legal action against Sunderland AFC, claiming the football club infringed his copyright by ‘appropriating’ one of his sculptures on a kit – The Times
The Football Association has been accused of acting like a ‘big cigarette’, denying there is a proven link between repeated headers and concussions and long-term brain damage – The Telegraph
Norwegian Football Federation calls for FIFA’s Peace Prize to be scrapped as it violates the world governing body’s rules on political neutrality – The Times
cricket
Emilio Gay has emerged as an outsider in the race to be England’s new opening batsman, but favorites for the role have failed to knock down the door in the County Championship – Daily Mail
cycling
Sir Dave Brailsford has embarked on yet another ‘mission’ with the aim of giving Ineos Grenadiers their eighth Tour de France victory after a short but difficult spell at Manchester United – The Times
