Plus: Jorge Mendes arrives in England for talks with Man Utd about Manuel Ugarte's move from PSG; Brentford hold out for at least £60m for Ivan Toney; Atletico Madrid open talks with N'Golo Kante's camp; Liverpool open to selling Wataru Endo with Celtic now monitoring the player
Wednesday 14 August 2024 08:00, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after having an opening £42.7m bid rejected, but the LaLiga giants are willing to sell, according to reports.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has been stripped of his No 1 jersey ahead of the Premier League kick-off.
Alejandro Garnacho requested to cut short his time off after winning Copa America and return to Carrington early in a bid to be ready for the Community Shield at Wembley.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly opened talks with N'Golo Kante's camp following stumbling blocks in negotiating Conor Gallagher's transfer.
Michael Appleton is returning to Manchester United to assume the role of loans manager.
THE TELEGRAPH
At least five Premier League players have been approached by match-fixers, according to a whistle-blower who worked with the top tier and Football Association.
Leicester's bitter feud with the Premier League over an alleged breach of financial controls is threatening to drag into next year.
World Rugby has announced an adjustment to the regulation which was the catalyst for Spain's disqualification from the 2023 men's World Cup.
THE SUN
Newcastle will make a "once-in-a-generation" investment to resolve the St James' Park expansion dilemma.
Ben Chilwell is assessing his options at Chelsea ahead of the closing weeks of the transfer window.
Liverpool are still open-minded to selling Wataru Endo - and Celtic are now monitoring the player.
Super-agent Jorge Mendes has arrived in England for talks with Manchester United about Manuel Ugarte's stalled transfer.
Jamie Vardy was offered the chance to reunite with Dean Smith this summer at Charlotte FC.
Gareth Southgate has splashed out on a string of new signings - snapping up £2.4m-worth of properties for his growing investment firm.
THE ATHLETIC
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal says the current football calendar is "harming" players ahead of the UEFA Super Cup on Wednesday evening.
THE INDEPENDENT
Arsenal and Real Sociedad are still some way apart over the structure and value of a deal for Mikel Merino, in a negotiation that could go to the end of the window.
Brentford are still holding out for at least £60m for Ivan Toney in this window, although interested clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United may test that stance with the offers of loans with obligations to buy late in the window.
The British Olympic Association (BOA) is hoping to enter a men's football team into the 2028 Games in Los Angeles - but they are likely to face opposition to the decision.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United transfer target Manuel Ugarte has reportedly been left out by Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique during recent training matches.
EVENING STANDARD
Carlo Ancelotti has denied suggestions Vinicius Jr could leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia.
THE TIMES
Premier League clubs who are considering suing Manchester City for compensation over the 115 alleged rules breaches may have to lodge legal claims before the outcome of the case is known because of time limits.
The Premier League has launched an account on X that will provide supporters with "near-live" clarification from Stockley Park over refereeing and VAR decisions for the 2024-25 season.
Tom Daley is in line to receive a knighthood in the new year's honours list after announcing his retirement from diving on Monday.
Two boxing officials from Kazakhstan who between them oversaw almost 50 bouts at the Olympics were removed from the referees' and judging selection pool midway through the tournament.
DAILY RECORD
Ianis Hagi could cost himself his international future if he opts to stick it out at Rangers due to a clause in his contract.
Millwall are set to win the race to sign Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly.
SCOTTISH SUN
Gustaf Lagerbielke has declined a move to Champions League hopefuls Malmo, according to reports in his homeland.
Rangers are considering a move for Mali international striker Mahamadou Diarra, according to reports.
