Plus: Man City expected to make an offer for West Ham captain Declan Rice and hijack Arsenal's move for the England international; Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal; Mohamed Salah could be the next high-profile star to move to Saudi Arabia
Friday 23 June 2023 12:18, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Mohamed Salah could be the next high-profile player to make a move to the Middle East after a Saudi Arabian official urged clubs to go after the Liverpool star.
Al Hilal are pushing hard to convince Bernardo Silva to leave Manchester City with eye-watering figures.
West Ham expect Manchester City to make an offer for Declan Rice following Ilkay Gundogan's decision to join Barcelona.
Real Madrid are tracking young Fenerbahce sensation Arda Guler, dubbed the 'Turkish Messi'.
Manchester United have enquired for Declan Rice in recent days with a view to offering £40m plus Harry Maguire and Anthony Elanga.
Thomas Partey has approved a potential move to Juventus with the Arsenal midfielder expected to turn down offers from Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are ready to return with a bid for Brighton midfielder Moises Caicedo as they offload Kai Havertz to Arsenal plus Hakim Ziyech, Kalidou Koulibaly and Edouard Mendy to Saudi Arabia for a combined fee of around £107m.
Marseille are showing interest in Fulham's USA international full-back Antonee Robinson, while the Cottagers are considering a move for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Brighton are among the clubs keen on Leeds United's £25m-rated midfielder Tyler Adams, along with Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Everton.
THE INDEPENDENT
Fulham are serious contenders in the race for Southampton skipper James Ward-Prowse.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin has admitted "not everything was perfect" for supporters at the Champions League final in Istanbul.
THE SUN
Declan Rice is set to become Manchester City's eighth top earner if he completes a move to the Etihad.
Tottenham are hoping to complete the signing of Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario - and keep him out of the clutches of Inter Milan.
Ajax defender Jurrien Timber has agreed to join Arsenal, according to reports.
Neymar's father, Neymar de Silva Santos, has been arrested by authorities in Brazil, according to reports, over "environmental crime" after allegedly performing 'banned' work on his son's mansion in Mangaratiba.
Inter Milan could hijack a Premier League transfer for Alex Scott.
Manchester United remain in the driving seat to sign Monaco star Axel Disasi, according to reports, but Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea could look to hijack the deal.
Denis Zakaria has been lined up for an immediate return to the Premier League after West Ham reportedly entered the race to sign him.
Inter Milan have reportedly begun looking for Andre Onana replacements, in a boost to Manchester United.
THE GUARDIAN
Declan Rice remains keen to join Arsenal despite Manchester City planning to enter the race to sign the West Ham midfielder.
Manchester United remain confident of signing Mason Mount despite Chelsea rejecting their first two offers for the midfielder.
Chelsea have kickstarted their multi-club project by buying a majority stake in Strasbourg. The deal is a major boost for the Premier League club's owners, Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital, who have been looking for suitable clubs to purchase since last summer.
Carlo Ancelotti, the decorated manager who is suing his former club Everton, held discussions with a controversial Russian oligarch about a series of incentive payments that were dependent on Everton's performance in the Premier League.
Tottenham have emerged as the frontrunners in the race to sign Leicester City's James Maddison. Newcastle have also shown a strong interest in buying the England attacker this summer, but it is understood their priorities lie elsewhere.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are preparing to rival Arsenal in the race for Declan Rice and are understood to be readying a formal offer for the West Ham captain.
The Premier League sought written assurances that Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund was not part of Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital's takeover of Chelsea.
Aston Villa have been accused of a "tone-deaf" and "dangerous" new shirt sponsorship deal with controversial online betting company BK8.
iNEWS
Marco Silva is wanted by Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal, who are targeting the Fulham manager after their statement capture of Portuguese compatriot Ruben Neves.
DAILY STAR
Manchester City will make a £100m bid for Declan Rice in a sensational attempt to hijack his move to Arsenal.
Fans have reacted with outrage after Newcastle were linked with an audacious move for Ruben Neves - following his transfer to Saudi Arabia.
DAILY MIRROR
Aurelien Tchouameni is unlikely to leave Real Madrid this summer - despite Rio Ferdinand encouraging Manchester United to sign him.
Mason Greenwood has been spotted training with a private coach as Manchester United prepare to make a decision on his future.
Manchester United could get one over Chelsea by signing Moises Caicedo should their talks for Mason Mount break down.
Jurgen Klopp's agent has ruled out the Liverpool boss leaving his current role to replace Hansi Flick as Germany's national team manager.
THE ATHLETIC
Roma head coach Jose Mourinho has quit his position on the UEFA football board.
Edin Dzeko has completed a move to Fenerbahce.
Emmanuel Dennis is highly likely to leave Nottingham Forest this summer.
The Qatari Investment Authority, the country's sovereign wealth fund, is close to buying a stake in Monumental Sports and Entertainment, the parent company of the Washington Wizards, Washington Capitals, and Washington Mystics.
DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool are prepared to 'put real money on the table' to sign Juventus winger Federico Chiesa in the summer transfer window as the race for his signature intensifies.
Arsenal are looking to sell goalkeeper Runar Alex Runarsson following loan spells in Belgium and Turkey.
THE TIMES
An influx of foreign players to EFL clubs is expected this summer as teams gear up to take advantage of new rules on work permits.
Ricky Ponting has revealed that he was offered the job of England's Test coach last year - ahead of Brendon McCullum.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic chiefs have made initial contact with South Korean side Gangwon regarding winger Yang Hyun-jun, and are scouting Gwangju pair Eom Ji-sung and Jeong Ho-yeon in the K-League.
Japanese right back Riku Handa is being chased by Hearts.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers could face a fight to keep hold of Robby McCrorie this summer.
Hearts are keen on bringing ex-Jambo Andy Webster back to Tynecastle as Academy Director.
