Highlights and rumors from Thursday’s papers. . .
THE TELEGRAPH
Kieran Trippier is on West Ham’s radar as they step up their attempts to land a right-back for the Premier League season starting next week.
Crystal Palace sign Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah in a £25m deal to upgrade Marc Guehi.
The conversion of the guard at Lord’s will continue when Guy Lavender steps down as MCC’s leading officer this year.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp has attracted players from the 3 clubs that were promoted to the Premier League last season: Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton.
Former Crystal Palace striker Wilfried Zaha could now return for a third spell at the club, this time on loan from Galatasaray, who have agreed he can ask to leave.
THE SUN
Manchester United are continuing their search for Burnley midfielder Sander Berge this summer. The Red Devils could tie the Norwegian to a contract worth £100,000 per week.
The pre-season clash between Southampton and Lazio descended into chaos as players from both battled on the hour mark.
Cole Palmer is back in Chelsea after his summer break in Ibiza.
James Trafford may be one step closer to Newcastle after Burnley signed a replacement.
THE TIMES
Enzo Fernandez is expected to be named Chelsea’s vice-captain, although he disappointed some of his teammates by posting a video in which he made a racist and homophobic song about French footballers.
Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones refused to take part in doping tests and then escaped a ban after the government declared she was not responsible.
The London stadium owner lost £20. 9 million in the last monetary year, according to its most recent accounts, highlighting the monetary burden that West Ham’s home places on the capital’s taxpayers.
Tottenham are confident they can end their search for a striker by signing Dominic Solanke before the start of the season.
THE ATHLETIC
Ange Postecoglou said that “you can see the growth” as Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season trip went “smoothly”.
Valencia seems to have ruled out Javi Guerra’s proposal to sign for Atlético de Madrid.
Crystal Palace are in a position to sanction the departure of Sam Johnstone if the right conditions arise after the goalkeeper asked to leave Selhurst Park.
Lewis Grabban and Wes Morgan returned to Nottingham Forest to take on roles within the academy.
Real Sociedad are hoping midfielder Martin Zubimendi agrees to sign for Liverpool.
Manchester United are negotiating with Arsenal for a payment for Chido Obi-Martin after the young Dane finished his medical at Carrington.
Southampton rejected an offer from Trabzonspor for striker Paul Onuachu.
Aston Villa defender Lucas Digne has rejected an offer to join Galatasaray.
THE GUARDIAN
Coca-Cola is being criticized for its excessive use of bottles and cups at the Paris 2024 Olympics, despite organizers’ promise of the greenest Games in history.
The Premier League, the English Football League and several other primary governing bodies responded to an emergency call with the government on Wednesday to discuss the option of the game being affected by civil unrest across the country and how the developing tension can be calmed. . .
THE SELF
I’ve learned that hooligans concerned about the far-right violence that is erupting across the United Kingdom can be banned from attending football matches.
DAILY MAIL
The government has suggested to sports clubs across the country to call for an end to the unrest that has rocked the country and send a message of network cohesion.
Kylian Mbappe trained with his Real Madrid teammates for the first time since joining the club in the summer and is expected to make his official debut soon.
Armando Broja will hold talks with Enzo Maresca in London over his future, with Everton and Wolves among those interested in the Chelsea striker.
Novak Djokovic will donate the cash prize he won for winning Olympic gold to “humanitarian causes” after the Serb won the men’s singles final against Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
THE INDEPENDENT
Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain believes there are many more important qualities than “serial winner” Andy Flower for the vacant England Whiteball head coach job, but doubts he will get it.
Tennis player Sebastian Korda said he achieved one of his career goals by winning the name of the Washington Open and emulating his father Petr, who won the tournament 32 years ago.
THE SUN OF SCOTLAND
Rangers have reportedly contacted Chelsea FC to sign Leo Castledine.
Brighton will offer £25m for Celtic star Matt O’Riley.
Raith Rovers are looking for Darren O’Dea as their new boss.
THE DAILY LOG
Hannibal Mejbri has been linked with Rangers and Celtic but will be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer if a permanent bid is made for the midfielder.
James McCarthy is no longer listed as a Celtic player on the club’s official site as his Hoops career sinks into greater anonymity.
St Johnstone’s owner, Adam Webb, needs to join forces with other clubs to revive the sale of alcohol on Scottish football grounds.