All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s national papers…
DAILY EXPRESS
Cristiano Ronaldo is not in the Manchester United squad as they prepare to face Leicester in the Premier League on Saturday, according to reports.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo miss Man Utd’s crucial Premier League game against Leicester on Saturday?
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has reportedly been in touch with Inter Milan chiefs in a bid to secure a return to San Siro.
Arsenal are said to be keeping tabs on two of Europe’s hottest strikers, Lautaro Martinez and Victor Osimhen – and neither should come cheap.
THE SUN
Manchester United are reportedly awaiting the appointment of a new manager before offering Paul Pogba a new long-term contract.
Will new Man Utd manager want to keep Paul Pogba at Old Trafford?
Kieran Tierney is fully committed to Arsenal despite interest from Real Madrid, according to reports.
Carlton Cole has backed Michail Antonio to retain his place in the West Ham squad despite the club being close to signing a striker this summer.
Wayne Rooney says he could quit as Derby boss this summer – if he doesn’t get assurances over the crisis-ridden club’s future.
Arsenal star Alexandre Lacazette is wanted by Barcelona on a free transfer, according to reports.
Alexandre Lacazette is out of contract at Arsenal at the end of the season
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are set to win the race to sign teenage defender Henry Oware from Ghanaian top-flight side West Africa Football Academy.
Manchester United are considering a potential transfer for RB Salzburg goalkeeper Philipp Kohn, according to Swiss media.
Rio Ferdinand has slammed former England managers for not getting the most out of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard in midfield, due to being ‘far out’ tactically and leaving the team with ‘carnage’ and ‘graft’ .
Wolves will offer Ruben Neves a new contract but boss Bruno Lage admits he will be a wanted man.
Will Wolves push back interest in Ruben Neves and keep him at Molineux?
DAILY MIRROR
Bruno Fernandes has admitted he wants the No.8 shirt at Manchester United – but is unwilling to take it from team-mate Juan Mata.
Arsenal have been asked to make another bid to snatch Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace this summer by Paul Merson.
Paul Merson urged Arsenal to sign Wilfried Zaha from Crystal Palace
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Saracens insist the only way to let Mark McCall leave for England is for the RFU to pay an unlikely £32million fee.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea is said to be ‘upset and angry’ at Luis Enrique’s decision to drop him from the Spain squad.
David de Gea couldn’t believe he was omitted from Spain’s last squad
Legendary West Ham tough man Julian Dicks ‘crushed’ Joe Cole in training following a nutmeg – before warning him not to repeat his tricky antics again.
SCOTTISH SUN
St Mirren goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is set to sign a deal to join Cardiff City from next season.
DAILY RECORDING
Hearts manager Robbie Neilson has stepped up contract talks with Barrie McKay as he seeks to keep his star man at Tynecastle.
