The highlights and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Gareth Southgate claims England are struggling without replacing Kalvin Phillips in midfield.
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Rob Dorsett delivers his verdict on England’s 1-1 draw with Denmark and believes there are real concerns for Gareth Southgate after another disappointing performance at Euro 2024.
Arsenal have reportedly launched a £17million bid for Fenerbahce full-back Ferdi Kadioglu.
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Speaking on ‘Back Pages Tonight’, the Guardian’s Jonathan Liew gave a damning assessment of England’s performance against Denmark, saying it was so bad he had to sit in a dark room.
THE TEMPERATURE
Rodrigo Bentancur could face a ban for suggesting South Koreans “all look like” his Tottenham teammate Heung-Min Son, with the FA considering charging the midfielder.
DAILY EXPRESS
Marcus Rashford’s agent and brother launched a thinly veiled investigation into Gareth Southgate on social media after England’s draw with Denmark.
Dragan Stojkovic refused to answer questions about the Serbian FA’s threat to withdraw his team from Euro 2024 after the 1-1 draw against Slovenia.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues his battle with UEFA after revealing they blocked the potential signing of Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice.
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Manchester United manager Erik Ten Hag reveals how the club told him they wanted him to continue after their end-of-season review
Chelsea have reportedly “opened discussions” about the possibility of signing 19-year-old Boca Juniors defender Aaron Anselmino.
James McClean continued his criticism of Declan Rice, saying the midfielder only played side and back five-yard passes during England’s Euro 2024 clash with Denmark.
THE GUARDIAN
Everton are increasingly confident in their ability to keep Manchester United target Jarrad Branthwaite.
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Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth reveals Manchester United are discussing internally whether to replace Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite after their opening bid was rejected
EVENING STANDARD
Fulham have restarted their pursuit of Chelsea centre-back Trevoh Chalobah.
DAILY MIRROR
Pablo Mari said the stabbing he suffered in the attack on a supermarket near Milan in 2022 had changed his priorities in life, adding that he no longer “wasted time with what is superfluous”.
THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea Women are set to sign French striker Sandy Baltimore on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Uncertainty is growing around captain James Tavernier’s future at Ibrox, with Rangers reportedly ready to listen to offers for Todd Cantwell.
The SFA are reportedly willing to offer Rangers the use of Hampden Park to ease their planning problems caused by delays in improvements at Ibrox.
A deal to bring Hamza Igamane to Rangers is expected to be completed in the coming days.
