The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a summer swoop for Bradley Barcola and could possess a considerable advantage in the pursuit, despite suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain may initiate contract discussions imminently – Daily Express
Arne Slot has revealed that maximising the potential of Alexander Isak will play a key role in shaping Liverpool‘s search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah – Daily Express
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Liverpool forward Mo Salah watches on as players and managers dedicate video messages in homage to his legendary craft.
Chelsea have applied to the Premier League to continue wearing the FIFA Club World Cup winners’ badge on their jerseys for the 2026/27 season – The Telegraph
Fabian Hurzeler has brought in an MMA fighter to help his Brighton & Hove Albion side improve their defending of set pieces and lose their nice guy image – The Times
Professional sports clubs across London have modified their security measures after the national terrorism threat level was raised to severe – The Athletic
Man Utd
Manchester United are willing to let as many as nine players depart during the summer transfer window – Daily Express
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Gary Neville reveals the three non-realistic and realistic transfer targets Manchester United must look at this summer.
Bayern Munich are not among the clubs weighing up a move for Manchester United academy product Marcus Rashford this summer, despite the forward’s impressive loan spell at Barcelona – Daily Express
Michael Carrick has said he is “over the moon” that Kobbie Mainoo has committed his future to Manchester United and believes the midfielder epitomises the club – The Independent
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Manchester United head coach Michael Carrick talks about Kobbie Mainoo after he signed a new five-year contract with the club.
Arsenal
Arsenal have commissioned a physiotherapist from outside their medical staff to review a run of injury problems that threaten to derail the club’s Premier League title push – The Telegraph
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his players have a hunger to win as they head into their final four matches of the Premier League title race
Arsenal star Gabriel deserved a red card for his headbutt on Erling Haaland, a Premier League panel has decided – Daily Mirror
Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal stars are being powered by the dream of creating club history – The Sun
UEFA are poised to examine Declan Rice’s remarks following Arsenal’s draw with Atletico Madrid – and could slap him with a suspension – Daily Star
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Sky Sports’ Dharmesh Sheth and Nick Wright looks at how the Spanish papers reacted to the Champions League match between Atletico Madrid and Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has warned Ethan Nwaneri he must answer questions over his commitment at Marseille, suggesting it could be the making of the Arsenal teenager’s career if he does so – The Standard
Scotland
Rangers are “privately” furious with the SPFL after they supported Celtic‘s stance in the away ticket row – Daily Record
Derek McInnes reckons the breathless race for the title will still be a three-way scrap no matter what happens this weekend – Daily Record
Outgoing Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insists he “feeds off the energy” of criticism after stick from the Parkhead support – Daily Record
Schmeichel has also revealed he could still need up to three surgeries on his damaged shoulder – The Scottish Sun
Celtic colossus Cameron Carter-Vickers has taken a huge step on the road to recovery after resuming training – Daily Record
World Cup
A number of leading European countries still expect to lose money at the World Cup despite FIFA increasing the prize and participation fund by $112m (£82m) this week – The Guardian
FIFA is upping efforts to sell luxury hospitality tickets for the World Cup, with packages still available for 102 of the 104 matches at the expanded tournament – The Guardian
