Highlights and Saturday newspaper rumors. . .
THE INDEPENDENT
Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is Arsenal’s favorite target for a wide player in the final week of the window, it is admitted they will probably have to wait for a first move.
THE SUN
Mason Greenwood is expected to play for new Jamaica coach Steve McClaren.
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has claimed that Erik ten Hag could be sacked in just 3 games.
Kepa has held talks with Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola and is willing to join the club on loan; However, interestingly, the outcast Chelsea goalkeeper is set to sign a new deal despite not having a long track record at Stamford Bridge.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool are reportedly a wonderful offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.
Marcus Rashford has been warned that he will have to fight to maintain his normal form at Manchester United if they struggle to escape last season’s routine.
Pep Guardiola has admitted breaking his own movement rules to bring Ilkay Gundogan back to Manchester City.
Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea will add to their 10 summer signings if they can land their best striker.
Liverpool have reportedly secured the signing of Alvin Ayman from Wolves.
Novak Djokovic suffered an injury just days before his US Open defense began, forcing him to interrupt a consultation with Holger Rune on Friday.
Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her withdrawal from this year’s Wimbledon medley doubles festival, which ended British tennis legend Andy Murray’s SW19 career.
Uralkali, the former sponsor of Haas, has reportedly asked the Dutch court for the team’s F1 cars and their parts at the Netherlands Grand Prix, which would save them from racing at Monza next weekend.
THE SELF
Jadon Sancho may still leave Manchester United this summer after the club replaced his stance that allowed him to move on loan.
THE GUARDIAN
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will accept the independent commission’s verdict on the 115 alleged breaches of monetary regulations brought against the club through the Premier League, with the City manager insisting the upcoming hearing will not affect the form of his players.
The wonderful English Ashley Cole will be Lee Carsley’s assistant as interim coach of the national team.
Angel Postecoglou faces a striker headache against Everton on Saturday after Tottenham’s record-breaking signing Dominic Solanke was ruled out due to an ankle injury sustained on his debut.
Erik ten Hag believes Alejandro Garnacho has a “long way” to reach world class, but is convinced that the Manchester United striker has the “X factor” to achieve that status.
Arne Slot has insisted he can be with his Liverpool players in the sanctuary of the dressing room, in contrast to his calm and controlled demeanour on the touchline.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah on Sunday asked to make amends for the mistakes made against Ipswich Town that led to him being hooked at half-time by new head coach Arne Slot.
Ipswich are the new favourites to sign Republic of Ireland defender from Burnley Dara O’Shea after Wolves cooled their interest.
DAILY STAR
Football fans have been criticising the new Champions League theme on social media.
THE TIMES
Jude Bellingham will miss Lee Carsley’s first games as England interim manager after the Real Madrid midfielder suffered a muscle injury.
THE TELEGRAPHOnzo Maresca, the Chelsea coach who has already separated players who have a long history at the club from those who don’t, says he will be just as ruthless when it comes to deciding on his team. Chelsea and Napoli have agreed a verbal agreement over the departure of Romelu Lukaku, in a deal that could, after all, open the door for the Premier League club to make a move for Victor Osimhen.
AFTERNOON STANDARD
Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans not to panic over the fact that he has yet to sign a new contract. Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner has revealed that his players are volatile following rumours of moves and the imminent departure of two other players. Ange Postecoglou says Yves Bissouma “has done everything right” since he was suspended by Tottenham for filming himself taking gas for giggles, but warned the midfielder that he wants to behave systematically to regain his favour. Richarlison is “going nowhere” this summer, Tottenham says head coach Angele Postecoglou, who says keeping the striker compatible is the key to getting the most out of him. Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has shown that he plans to rotate passers Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez this season.
DAILY LOG
Al-Ittihad misfit Jota is reportedly close to ending his nightmare in Saudi Arabia, and there may still be a small hope that Celtic will bring the winger back to Parkhead.
Celtic are reportedly ramping up their interest in Los Angeles FC ace Mateusz Bogusz, with Matt O’Riley on the verge of leaving.
Rangers are reportedly still willing to accept an offer for Cyriel Dessers, if they can recoup the payment they paid for the striker last summer.
Sheffield United defender Auston Trusty has hinted he is eyeing the English Premier League rather than the Scottish Premiership amid links to Celtic.
Philippe Clement has claimed that Todd Cantwell does not need to leave Rangers, but rather Scotland.
Winger Abdallah Sima said an emotional farewell to Rangers after signing for Stade Brestois.
THE SUN OF SCOTLAND
Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo are finally in a position to lead Ibrox’s summer exodus, giving Philippe Clement seven days to complete the Rangers’ rebuild.
Aberdeen are set to win the race to sign Kevin Nisbet.
Brendan Rodgers has shown that Daizen Maeda’s versatility has led him to abandon his plans to sign a third Celtic striker.
Dundee have released stunning images of what their £95 million allocation will look like at Camperdown Stadium.
“Raith Rovers will appoint former Rangers striker David Healy as their new coach. “