All the top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s national newspapers…
THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea have revived their interest in Sevilla’s Jules Kounde after missing out on Manchester City defender Nathan Ake.
THE TELEGRAPH
Chelsea and Manchester United will miss out on Bayern Munich’s Robert Lewandowski as he nears a move to Barcelona.
DAILY MAIL
Ilkay Gundogan, Phil Foden and John Stones will miss Manchester City’s US tour. Instead, the three absentees are due to fly to another destination in Europe with City’s U23s.
Arsenal are to accelerate their attempts to lock Bukayo Saka into a new contract amid concerns that Manchester City view their youngster as Raheem Sterling’s dream replacement.
Oleksandr Zinchenko is expected to complete a move to Arsenal as Manchester City’s overhaul continues.
England coach Gareth Southgate could leave out several players from his World Cup squad due to their refusal to take the Covid vaccine.
Manchester United won’t give up their pursuit of Frenkie de Jong despite complications with the deal and concerns over the Holland star’s desire to move to Old Trafford.
Wolves have asked about Lens right back Jonathan Clauss, 29, who also has interest from Chelsea and Manchester United.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal youngster Omari Hutchinson is reportedly closing in on a move to Chelsea.
DAILY STAR
Jesse Lingard is reportedly considering a move to Saudi Arabia after setting a transfer deadline for himself.
Real Madrid have been ‘pleasantly surprised’ by Eden Hazard – who has returned to pre-season training in ‘perfect condition’.
THE SUN
Liverpool duo Diogo Jota and Alisson could the miss the start of the season as injury problems start piling up for Jurgen Klopp.
Eddie Howe has warned Newcastle’s owners that he needs more signings.
Wayne Rooney has ruled out the possibility of bringing Luis Suarez to DC United.
Chelsea striker Armando Broja has been spotted wearing a protective boot that could threaten a prospective transfer away.
Leeds are interested in signing Nicolas Pepe to replace Raphinha, according to reports.
Fulham are keeping tabs on former Tottenham ace Serge Aurier, reports suggest.
THE INDEPENDENT
Atletico Madrid and Olympique Marseille are looking to sign William Saliba on a permanent deal, with the player set to ask for a permanent transfer this summer if he is not guaranteed a starting place at Arsenal.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are expected to ‘imminently’ announce the signing of defender Lisandro Martinez from Ajax after the Red Devils confirmed the free transfer arrival of Christian Eriksen on Friday.
Arsenal are set to reignite their interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Edmond Tapsoba amid uncertainty over William Saliba’s future at the club.
DAILY RECORD
Michael Ballack reckons German football should introduce title play-offs to stop Bayern Munich from winning every Bundesliga…because he remembers Rangers dominating Scottish football.
