The highlights and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Chelsea are set to reject a cheeky bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher.
Farhad Moshiri is set to light the blue paper in an £800million takeover by Roma owner Dan Friedkin.
Half of the Premier League trophy had to be secretly replaced after it was stolen.
Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is a shock name on Burnley’s shortlist.
Serbian skipper Dusan Tadic was forced to issue a humiliating apology after criticizing coach Dragan Stojkovic.
DAILY MAIL
Southampton have asked if they can sign Danny Ings from West Ham.
Brighton have made a request for Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville.
A Germany fan preparing to watch the host nation’s opening match against Scotland on Friday night had his hand fractured by a loose shot from Niclas Fullkrug and missed the match completely.
Liverpool are in talks to sign Wolves prospect Alvin Ayman.
DAILY MIRROR
Erik ten Hag believes some of his Manchester United players were so badly affected by the negativity surrounding the club last season that they were injured.
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Staying at Barcelona is Manchester United target Fermin Lopez’s “clear wish”, a revelation which comes as a major blow to the Red Devils’ continued pursuit of the midfielder.
Xabi Alonso could get the better of Arne Slot, with the Bayer Leverkusen boss personally trying to convince Liverpool-linked defender Waldemar Anton to join the German champions.
THE ATHLETIC
Everton are in advanced talks to sign midfielder Tim Iroegbunam from Aston Villa.
Sofyan Amrabat has told Fiorentina he does not want to return to the club due to uncertainty over his future.
Wolves teenager Leon Chiwome has agreed a new contract to keep him at Molineux until 2028.
Manchester United are exploring a deal to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.
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Sergio Ramos admits he ‘loves’ the United States – but would not commit to joining MLS after leaving Sevilla.
MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps have joined clubs keen to sign Brighton midfielder Marc Leonard.
Aston Villa have extended Jordan Nobbs’ contract by another year.
Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has officially launched his new track adventure, Grand Slam Track, with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone as his first featured competitor.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Chelsea have held talks over the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion although the club remains in negotiations with Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran.
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Ajax are considering signing Dutch striker Wout Weghorst in a cut-price deal from Burnley.
Bryson DeChambeau says he is “frustrated and disappointed” to miss this summer’s Olympics as the field for the Paris tournament was set on Tuesday.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Turkish giant Fenerbahce’s interest in Rangers target Yusuf Kabadayi is concrete – according to a report.
Reported Rangers target Damian Garcia is set to stay at Penarol, with the Uruguayan youngster close to signing a new deal with the club.
Defender Carl Starfelt looks set to leave Celta Vigo – with speculation intensifying over a potential return to Celtic just 12 months after leaving Parkhead.
The Aberdeen star’s agent Duk insists his client must leave Pittodrie this summer and has slammed the Dons for playing the Cape Verdean star as a wide man last season.
SCOTTISH SUN
John Lundstram will arrive in Istanbul on Sunday to finalize his transfer to Trabzonspor.
Aberdeen are set to sign St Johnstone goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.
