Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
daily mail
The FA will extend Gareth Southgate’s contract until the 2026 World Cup after it was revealed on Friday that he could be tempted to stay beyond this summer’s European Championships. I hope that.
Frenkie de Jong is closer than ever to leaving Barcelona as he grows increasingly dissatisfied with the current situation at the club, according to reports.
George Ford admits it’s “different” no longer being part of England’s eternal double act with Owen Farrell, but the experienced fly-half is happy to take on the new responsibility of running the team. He claimed to be having fun.
Sun
Newcastle’s Saudi owners are aiming to buy Roma for £800m, according to reports.
Manchester City led an unsuccessful revolt against changes to the Premier League’s financial rules that would further divide the 20 clubs.
daily mirror
Middlesbrough defender Matt Crooks is set to travel to the United States to negotiate a move to Major League Soccer.
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Manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Mohamed Salah is making good progress towards his return from injury.
Manager Jurgen Klopp believes introducing blue cards and penalty boxes to football “doesn’t seem like a great idea” and will only make referees’ lives even more difficult.
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa has joined Gremio on a free transfer.
Manager Richard Masters sought an explanation last month after angering Everton and Nottingham Forest fans by calling them “small clubs”.
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Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio provides an update on the future of Paris Saint-Germain’s Kylian Mbappe, who has been linked with a move to Real Madrid
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi is keeping his cards close to his heart when it comes to Kylian Mbappé’s future at the club.
daily star
Kalvin Phillips has admitted he felt “useless” during his time at Manchester City after making just four league appearances this season.
daily express
Spurs youngster Dane Scarlett has often been compared to Marcus Rashford, despite struggling on loan at Ipswich for the first half of the season.
Chelsea owner Todd Boley is reportedly set to compete with Manchester United for the signing of teenage Palmeiras forward Tallis, who has already been dubbed ‘the next Endrick’.
daily telegraph
Barcelona have lost their appeal against a €23m (£20m) fine from Spain’s tax authorities for historic payments to player agents – the heavily indebted club has lost its appeal against rivals Real Madrid and claims to have been treated differently. .
scottish sun
England manager Gareth Southgate has revealed that he is considering a sensational call-up for Rangers number one Jack Butland.
daily records
Neil Warnock has claimed Aberdeen should have been awarded a penalty against Rangers after Conor Goldson’s handball.