Top transfer stories and rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Brentford are prepared to slash their asking price for Ivan Toney to less than £50million due to a lack of interest.
Manchester United want at least £40m before even considering selling Scott McTominay.
THE MIRROR
Chelsea will get a huge windfall of around £1million if Graham Potter succeeds Gareth Southgate as England manager – after the former Blues boss emerged as one of the favourites for the job.
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AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is keen to return to international football after finding his form in Serie A.
Arsenal have dropped their interest in Marc Guehi, with Crystal Palace demanding more than £70million for the England defender.
Jarrad Branthwaite has insisted his full attention is on Everton after seeing the Toffees reject two offers from Manchester United for him.
Arsenal target Johan Bakayoko has issued a plea to pick me up as he considers a move away from PSV Eindhoven.
Rhys Williams, a Liverpool player once hailed as “outstanding” by former boss Jurgen Klopp, has been left out of first-team training by new coach Arne Slot.
DAILY MAIL
Former Newcastle manager Amanda Staveley is reportedly interested in investing in Tottenham.
Man City have announced their first signing of the summer after agreeing a deal for Brazilian star Savinho who has joined the reigning Premier League champions on a five-year contract.
Chelsea are reportedly rewarding Cole Palmer for his surprising debut campaign with “progressive pay rises” in a bid to keep him at the club for the next decade.
THE DAILY STAR
Future Premier League midfielder Cavan Sullivan has become the youngest player in MLS history, breaking former prodigy Freddy Adu’s record.
DAILY EXPRESS
Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly thrown down the gauntlet to Liverpool and it is increasingly likely that he will give Arne Slot a year to convince him to stay at Anfield, or join his English friend Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.
Chelsea have reportedly approached RC Lens with a view to signing Elye Wahi this summer.
Former Arsenal striker Nicolas Pepe has revealed he considered retirement after his torrid time in north London.
Liverpool will have the chance to sign Adrien Rabiot from under the noses of their rivals Manchester United.
THE TEMPERATURE
Rory McIlroy said his ambition was simply to make the cut after a terrible start to the championship at a wet and windy Royal Troon.
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DAILY RECORDING
James Tavernier has reportedly accepted Trabzonspor’s offer of an initial two-year contract with the option of a further season – but Rangers are reportedly waiting for more money.
SCOTTISH SUN
Tommy Conway has been banned from Bristol City first-team training after expressing his desire to leave the club.
