HEADLINES
Man United targets Chelsea star Mason Mount
Real Madrid joins Chelsea in the hunt for Manchester City’s Sterling
We want to bring ‘incredible emotions’ to Ukraine, says Zinchenko
Frank Lampard fined £30,000 by FA for penalty comments at Liverpool
Man United progressing with Jurrien Timber talks
Tottenham announce the signing of Ivan Perisic
Scotland focused on getting the job done against neutrals favourites’ Ukraine
Inter to hold talks over a possible return for Lukaku from Chelsea
Manchester United appoint new deputy director of football
Real Madrid set to agree to €100m Tchouameni signing
Nuno Mendes: PSG trigger option to buy Sporting CP defender for €40m
Frenkie de Jong distances himself from Man Utd transfer rumours
SPANISH PAPERS
Gennaro Gattuso is travelling to Singapore with his agent Jorge Mendes for talks with majority shareholder Peter Lim over becoming the new manager of Valencia.
Lionel Messi trained with the Argentine national team yesterday ahead of their clash with Italy at Wembley Stadium tonight.
Héctor Bellerín is not in Arsenal’s plans. The 27-year-old’s priority is to stay at Real Betis.
Robert Lewandowski wants to sign for Barcelona in the next 15 days. He will do everything in his power to convince Bayern to let him leave.
Barça’s 0-4 Clasico win against Real Madrid at the Bernabeu was the most-watched match in La Liga this season.
Thomas Tuchel is already planning Chelsea’s next season without Marcos Alonso in his plans. Ben Chilwell would be the starter, with Emerson Palmieri as a backup.
Barcelona will rename the B team to Barça Atlètic from next season.
Xavi has asked for 6-8 new signings, as well as several departures. The board have activated an economic plan, pending approval from the social.
Liverpool’s Jürgen Klopp travelled to Monaco to convince Tchouaméni, but he found out his priority is Real Madrid.
Eden Hazard: “I will prepare myself physically and mentally for next season. It’s up to me to show that I am NOT finished.”
Eden Hazard: “Benzema has 99% won the Ballon d’Or. You never know what happens with the votes, but I hope he wins it. He deserves it.”
FRENCH PAPERS
PSG have triggered Nuno Mendes’ (19) buy option. The Portuguese defender signs from Sporting Lisbon on a four-year deal.
Aurelién Tchouaméni is set to sign his Real Madrid contract at Clairefontaine in France, perhaps even as early as today. The fee is €100m in total including bonuses.
PSG tried to hijack Aurelien Tchouaméni’s move to Real Madrid, but the player’s priority has always been Madrid.
ITALIAN PAPERS
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini described the Finalissima against Argentina as the “end of an era.”
Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci said Lionel Messi remains one of the world’s best players, alongside former team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo, ahead of the Finalissima against Argentina.
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni said Italy missing out on qualification for the 2022 World Cup was “undeserved”
Juventus’ Giorgio Chiellini will meet Los Angeles FC in London after Italy’s game against Argentina, report Sky Italia. The defender is set to join the MLS club in the next few days.
Inter’s meeting with the lawyer of Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku lasted an hour. Lukaku will now have to convince Chelsea to let him leave in the summer.
Juventus representatives are expected to meet Angel Di Maria’s agent in London today.
Barcelona has yet to announce the signing of Milan midfielder Franck Kessié because of financial issues.
Paris Saint-Germain have pulled out of the running to sign Juventus target Paul Pogba, according to reports in France
Roma is interested in signing Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz, according to reports in Italy.
Milan is looking to increase Rafael Leao’s release clause to €250 million to ward off interest from Real Madrid, according to reports in Spain.
Ivan Perisic said it is a privilege to be reunited with coach Antonio Conte after completing his move to Tottenham Hotspur and has fulfilled a dream of playing in the Champions League.
Ivan Perisic is Tottenham’s fifth signing from Italy since Fabio Paratici arrived at the club less than a year ago, so who could be the next Serie A star to move to north London?
BRITISH PRESS
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Kevin De Bruyne received his UEFA A coaching license after two years of training with the Belgian FA.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is monitoring Mason Mount’s contract situation as he considers a shock move for the midfielder. He still has two years left on his deal but is reportedly one of the lowest-paid (£88,000) in the squad at Chelsea.
Nathan Aké and Oleksandr Zinchenko have been told that they are free to leave Manchester City this summer if the club receive suitable offers.
Manchester United have entered into discussions with Ajax regarding Jurrien Timber. The transfer would cost the Red Devils around €50m if it were to go through.
FOOTBALL LONDON
Tottenham Hotspur has completed the signing of Ivan Perisic on a two-year deal, following his contract expiring at Inter Milan.
Chelsea is confident they can wrap up a deal for Sevilla defender Jules Koundé for around £50m.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Frank Lampard was fined £30,000 by FA for comments criticising Merseyside derby officiating. Lampard claimed Merseyside derby in April: “Liverpool would have been awarded a penalty had Mohamed Salah gone down as Anthony Gordon did in a challenge that the referee, Stuart Attwell, did not penalise.”
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United are pursuing a deal to sign Benfica’s Darwin Núñez. He has a £68m price tag and is said to be keen to become part of Erik Ten Hag’s revolution.
West Ham is prepared to trigger the buy option in PSG goalkeeper Alphonse Areola’s (29) contract, with new contacts with his agent set to take place this week.
Raphinha remains Barcelona’s priority signing this summer. Leeds is demanding at least €55M for the Brazilian.
DAILY MAIL
Oleksandr Zinchenko couldn’t hold back the tears while discussing Russia’s invasion during Ukraine’s press conference.
Real Madrid has joined Chelsea in the race to sign Raheem Sterling. Both clubs want to strengthen in attacking areas and know the Man City forward is available, with only one year left on his deal.
Real Madrid is Serge Gnabry’s preferred destination if he decides to leave Bayern this summer.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Jurgen Klopp made a special trip to Monaco to convince Aurelien Tchouameni to move to Anfield, while he also held a phone call with the midfielder. But he found out his priority is Real Madrid.
Bayern Munich is offering Sadio Mané wages of over €20M gross per year as well as personal agreements that convinced the player. Mané is very attracted to Bayern’s offer. He feels that he will get the financial appreciation that he lacked.
