The top transfer stories and rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
ATHLETIC
Manchester United have held talks with Brentford’s Ivan Toney as they explore attacking options.
Arsenal want a central midfielder and one of the players interested is Real Sociedad’s Mikel Merino.
Kaoru Mitoma has returned to Brighton training as the winger steps up his recovery from the back injury he suffered in February.
Hansi Flick and Thiago Alcantara have met to discuss a possible role within Barcelona’s coaching staff.
Nottingham Forest have announced plans to make their women’s team a full-time professional team for the 2025-26 season.
Stoke are interested in midfielder Josh Laurent, who has just one year left on his contract with the Championship side.
Aston Villa will explore loan options for defender Kortney Hause.
Brentford are set to take an interest in midfielder Frank Onyeka due to his limited minutes during the second half of last season.
TODAY’S TELEGRAPH
Gareth Southgate could be knighted if England win the European Championship and could even be awarded it if they don’t.
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England manager Gareth Southgate discusses team morale ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final against the Netherlands and how he will approach substitutions after scrutiny
Reading are closing in on a long-awaited takeover with former Wycombe owner Rob Couhig in the final stages of ending Dai Yongge’s turbulent reign.
THE SUN
Tyrell Malacia’s return still has no specific date – 14 months after his last game for Manchester United.
Manchester United are in pole position to sign Dan Ndoye, the Swiss star’s agent has revealed.
Phil Foden and Dan Ndoye battle for the ball
Jobe Bellingham has turned down a lucrative move to the Premier League to stay at Sunderland.
Chelsea recruit Marc Guiu is set to leave on loan to Sevilla immediately, according to reports.
Chelsea are reportedly planning a surprise move for Karim Adeyemi.
DAILY MAIL
The mayor of Marseille has publicly opposed Mason Greenwood’s expected transfer to Ligue 1.
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Manchester United’s pursuit of Matthijs de Ligt and Joshua Zirkzee is both progressing “positively” according to Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth
Manchester United have reportedly reached a personal agreement for Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt ahead of a potential summer transfer.
THE TEMPERATURE
Manchester United are set to return with a third bid for Jarrad Branthwaite after Everton rejected a second offer of £45m plus £5m in add-ons.
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Dharmesh Sheth claims that even though Jarrad Branthwaite is a prime target for Manchester United, INEOS will walk away from a deal if Everton do not lower their asking price
DAILY MIRROR
Mitchell van der Gaag, the trusted assistant to Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, has reportedly left the club.
Manchester United are reportedly close to making a move for long-time Arsenal target Ferdi Kadioglu.
EVENING STANDARD
Spain have suffered an injury to Alvaro Morata for the Euro 2024 final after a security guard accidentally slipped on the La Roja captain’s knee following the semi-final win over France in Munich.
Arsenal have trialled young star Coran Madden.
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Watch the best of Arne Slot’s first press conference for Liverpool as the Dutchman begins the task of taking over from Jurgen Klopp
DAILY RECORDING
Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Sports Abdulaziz bin Turki Al Saud has said Jota will not leave Al Ittihad this summer amid speculation of a return to Celtic.
Celtic appear to be closing in on a deal with Benfica to bring Paulo Bernardo back to the club this summer – with the midfielder keen to complete a transfer soon.
SCOTTISH SUN
Aberdeen are ready to make a move to secure attacking midfielder Jeremy Sarmiento on loan from Brighton.
Kilmarnock have reportedly rejected two offers for star player Danny Armstrong.
Standard Liege have reportedly rejected the opportunity to sign Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack on a free transfer.
When does the summer transfer window open and close?
THE Summer transfer window 2024 in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.
The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and 11.30pm in Scotland.
The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have brought forward the deadline to link up with other major European leagues. The deadlines were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.
