The highlights and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will not choose a successor to Erik ten Hag based on his track record alone, increasing the chances that Gareth Southgate will become the favorite for the job – if the club decides to sack the Dutchman.
At least two Premier League clubs have inquired about signing Mason Greenwood, but the controversial Manchester United striker is still more likely to move abroad if he is sold this summer.
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United We Stand editor Andy Mitten believes there will be changes this summer at Manchester United but says recruitment could prove difficult due to the club potentially not having any football European next season.
Newcastle United have narrowed their shortlist for a new sporting director to two names, with Crystal Palace’s Dougie Freedman competing with German Johannes Spors.
Ajax are trying to get ahead of some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United, by continuing their interest in Graham Potter.
THE GUARDIAN
Sir Jim Ratcliffe cited email traffic statistics to Manchester United staff as basis for a ban on working from home and told them to seek ‘alternative employment’ if they do not wish to travel to the premises of the club.
Saracens intend to continue their team social trips, with Mark McCall insisting the recent excursion to Mallorca was “really enjoyable” despite Billy Vunipola’s arrest.
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains on the Transfer Talk podcast why June 30 has effectively become an additional deadline for clubs this summer due to profit and sustainability rules.
DAILY MAIL
Emergency services rushed to the aid of a Premier League footballer diagnosed with an addiction to laughing gas – amid desperate concerns for his welfare.
Thomas Tuchel has hinted he wants to return to the Premier League, amid speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.
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Football writer and broadcaster Henry Winter and The Times’ Martin Hardy discuss Thomas Tuchel’s decision to replace Harry Kane as Bayern Munich were beaten by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.
Championship clubs have increased the amount they are allowed to lose over three years by £2.5million.
A towel that secured Lionel Messi’s childhood transfer to Barcelona is now on sale and you can enter the auction for one of football’s most important items if you have a spare £300,000.
Hakim Ziyech looks set to stay at Galatasaray permanently, after a successful loan spell at Turkish club Chelsea.
Celtic have placed Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly – who began his career at Rangers – on a list of summer transfer targets.
THE SUN
The atmosphere at Manchester United’s training ground has become ‘toxic’ after criticism from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Co-owner Ratcliffe recently sent a note to all staff expressing his disappointment after a tour of the facility.
Armando Broja could be the first Chelsea star to walk through the exit door this summer – with Champions League runners-up Borussia Dortmund hoping to sign the striker..
Unai Emery is set to gamble by recalling Emi Martinez for Aston Villa’s biggest European game in 42 years.
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Aston Villa boss Unai Emery says their Europa Conference League semi-final second leg against Olympiakos is their biggest challenge of the season so far.
THE MIRROR
Martin O’Neill is reportedly set to end a five-year exile from management by becoming Rapid Bucharest’s new head coach.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva wants his future resolved by the end of Euro 2024 this summer.
THE ATHLETIC
Marco Reus in preliminary talks with MLS side St. Louis City ahead of Borussia Dortmund’s exit.
THE TEMPERATURE
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to back Ange Postecoglou with signings in three priority positions this summer and could let up to seven players leave as the club looks to build a squad capable of playing the manager’s style of football next season.
Chelsea will likely face an uphill battle to comply with UEFA’s financial rules if they qualify for Europe next season.
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