The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Arsenal want to sign Bruno Guimaraes as part of a stunning triple summer transfer spree under incoming new chief Andrea Berta.
Premier League owner Tony Bloom has lost £50,000 after betting on his own horse at Cheltenham.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has declared war on the bloated wage bill at Manchester United.
Newcastle have offered an olive branch to former directors Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi – as the Toon invited their former chiefs to Wembley on Sunday.
Everton are looking into a shock move for Newcastle midfielder Sean Longstaff, reports claim.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer with Andrea Berta poised to oversee their business after agreeing to become the Gunners’ new sporting director.
Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the Carabao Cup final for the second successive season, but the Liverpool right-back appears to have avoided a serious injury.
Trent Alexander-Arnold looks set to miss Sunday’s Carabao Cup final
Rasmus Hojlund has been given a vote of confidence from the head coach of the Denmark national team.
DAILY EXPRESS
Harry Maguire has been in better form for Manchester United this season, but the Red Devils have been urged to pay off his contract and let him leave the club.
Manchester United are set to lose a second member of their medical team to a Premier League rival.
Tottenham goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario believes that Andoni Iraola has turned Bournemouth into the best ‘pressuring’ team around. The Cherries boss is rumoured to be on Spurs’ managerial shortlist in case they decide to part ways with current manager Ange Postecoglou.
Formula 1 have announced a major power play by tying down chief executive Stefano Domenicali to a new long-term contract.
THE TIMES
Newcastle United supporters heading back to Tyneside by train after the Carabao Cup final will be barred from drinking alcohol.
Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou stands by saying he always wins something in his second year at clubs as Spurs attempt to salvage their season against AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League.
Tottenham Hotspur boss Ange Postecoglou was not impressed by a reporter’s question ahead of his side’s Europa League game against AZ Alkmaar, saying ‘there aren’t many professions in the world where you have to answer questions like that’.
The rebels calling for the removal of the RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, are now attempting to oust the entire board too.
THE TELEGRAPH
Newcastle United are ready to launch “Project 2030” as they move into the second phase of the club’s quest for growth under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund.
THE GUARDIAN
Crystal Palace have opened talks with Oliver Glasner over extending his contract in an attempt to ward off potential interest from RB Leipzig.
Dozens of allegations of misconduct against police officers relating to the 1989 Hillsborough disaster have been upheld by the police standards watchdog, bereaved families have been told.
THE ATHLETIC
Brazilian club Palmeiras and the bodies representing professional clubs in the country have written to FIFA and CONMEBOL demanding action after another high-profile incident of racism in South America.
Atletico Madrid’s Angel Correa has been given a five-game La Liga ban after insulting the referee following his red card during Sunday’s game at Getafe.
EVENING STANDARD
Levi Colwill says he “caught up on old times” with Thomas Tuchel on the phone, and is hoping the new England manager names him in his first squad on Friday.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United’s £2bn super stadium plans have been thrown into DOUBT as industry insiders call into question Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s bold statements.
Sky Sports football journalist Ron Walker explains everything we know so far in two minutes about Man Utd’s new stadium plans, including where it will be, what it will look like and when it could open
Caoimhin Kelleher is likely to start the Carabao Cup final ahead of No 1 goalkeeper Alisson.
SCOTTISH SUN
Jose Mourinho has told Rangers defeat didn’t hurt him as the Fenerbahce boss bullishly claimed ‘they’re not better than us’.
DAILY RECORD
Steve Clarke could be forced to sweat on the fitness of star man Scott McTominay ahead of the vital Nations League play-off with Greece.
Shanghai Port boss Kevin Muscat has dropped a clue that he is keeping an eye on Rangers – with a nod to Jose Mourinho.
Scottish football chiefs are looking to introduce a new U19 age group in a bid to give more promising youngsters the chance of making the breakthrough.
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