Top articles in Wednesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Tottenham, Crystal Palace and Manchester United are interested in Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola, whose contract expires at the end of this season – The i Paper
Arsenal withdraw interest in Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali – The Chronicle
Liverpool remain in the market for a defender this summer, with Eintracht Frankfurt’s German international Nnamdi Collins a target, while Arsenal are also keeping an eye on the 22-year-old – The Mirror
Chelsea do not want to let 23-year-old striker Liam Delap go this summer despite scoring just one goal in the Premier League this season – The Mirror
Roman Abramovich’s lawyer has warned the government that the £2.35bn he earned from Chelsea is “entirely” his and he is prepared to fight confiscation.
Other soccer
Juventus have opened talks with Man City midfielder Bernardo Silva over a move when the 31-year-old’s contract expires, but the Italian club faces competition from the likes of Galatasaray and Inter Miami – Gazzetta dello Sport
Barcelona are preparing a replacement for Marcus Rashford in case they are unable to agree a deal to make the England forward’s loan move from Man United permanent – Marca
scottish football
The main governing body for Celtic supporters has expressed ‘serious concerns’ about the security plan put in place by Scottish Police during Sunday’s chaotic Scottish Cup match between Old Firm and Rangers – Scottish Sun
Scottish football’s cult hero described the scene at the end of the Rangers v Celtic game as “absolutely horrifying” and told all the grown-ups running around wearing balaclavas to grow up. – Scottish Sun
Meanwhile, manager Martin O’Neill has pleaded with authorities not to banish fans from Old Firm matches again – Scottish Sun
rugby
England head coach Steve Borthwick denies Bill Sweeney’s conditional vote of confidence has increased pressure on his position and vows to fight for his future – Telegraph
