Top transfer stories and rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
THE TEMPERATURE
The FA will launch a charm offensive aimed at persuading Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager regardless of the result of the European Championship final against Spain.
THE SUN
Manchester United are preparing a surprise move for Dutch Euro 2024 hero Xavi Simons.
THE INDEPENDENT
Jurgen Klopp has rejected an initial approach from the United States to make him the new manager of the men’s national team.
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Ollie Watkins scored two goals very similar to the one England scored against the Netherlands for Aston Villa last season
DAILY MAIL
England are set to enjoy huge support at the Euro 2024 final on Sunday – with early indications suggesting up to 50,000 people could back Gareth Southgate’s side when they take on Spain at the Olympiastadion.
TODAY’S TELEGRAPH
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Former Wales manager Rob Page said his sacking “wasn’t a complete surprise” but admitted he was “hurt” by the decision.
England will attend a reception at Downing Street on Monday before an open-top bus parade to Buckingham Palace the following day if they win the European Championship on Sunday.
EVENING STANDARD
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Lauren Hemp and Sarina Wiegman wish the men’s team luck ahead of Euro 2024 final against Spain
Manchester United ready to negotiate with Ferdi Kadioglu’s camp over his Fenerbahce transfer.
Chelsea are among the favourites to sign Maximilian Beier from Hoffenheim.
PSG have offered a whopping £170million to sign Victor Osimhen and Khvicha Khvaratskhelia from Napoli.
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Michael Dawson says England have arrived in form at the perfect time while Paul Robinson says Gareth Southgate has the tournament savvy for this England team
ATHLETIC
Erling Haaland will be the most expensive asset in the Fantasy Premier League after his price tag was increased for the 2024-25 season.
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has said he will consider his future at club and international level after the Netherlands’ Euro 2024 semi-final defeat to England.
Athletic Bilbao president Jon Uriarte has criticised the Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) for failing to “protect” Nico Williams from an “uncontrolled and unreasonable” number of questions about his club’s future during the European Championship.
