Plus: Lucas Paqueta set to be available for West Ham despite spot-fixing charges; Aston Villa closing on move for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana; Alfredo Morelos embroiled in bizarre transfer discrepancy
Thursday 18 July 2024 06:58, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
THE SUN
World Cup winner Joachim Low fancies the England job.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has revealed for the first time he has always held an ambition to be England manager.
Gareth Southgate has hired a close associate of Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe as an adviser as he considers his next step in management.
Adam Wharton is reportedly set to stay at Crystal Palace this summer despite increasing interest from across Europe.
Wolves are said to be the hot favourites to sign Sheffield United defender Anel Ahmedhodzic as the club looks to replace Max Kilman.
THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester City will talk again to Julian Alvarez's camp to discuss his situation after the Copa America.
THE TIMES
Lucas Paqueta is set to be available to play for West Ham United for almost all of next season despite the spot-fixing charges hanging over him.
Arsenal's move for Riccardo Calafiori, the Bologna and Italy central defender, has stalled because the clubs cannot agree on a valuation, which is complicated by the London club's desire to use a reluctant Jakub Kiwior as a makeweight.
The Premier League will review the takeover of Chelsea Women by the club's parent company to see if it complies with the rules on associated party deals and fair market value.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Ange Postecoglou is expected to be on the list of candidates being considered to become the next England manager.
The Football Association could face competition from the United States of America if they decide to pursue Mauricio Pochettino as a candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate.
Aston Villa are set to complete a club-record £50m deal for Everton midfielder Amadou Onana this weekend.
West Ham United are among the clubs who are showing interest in Manchester United full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
England captain Jamie George has criticised sexist comments - labelled 'disgraceful' - from a New Zealand radio station about a member of the squad's medical staff.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United have rejected a bid for Scott McTominay from Fulham and are aware of interest from West Ham in Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Cole Palmer is already back in the gym less than 48 hours after England's heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat.
Juventus attacker Matias Soule is a prominent target for Leicester as they seek to re-establish themselves in the Premier League.
Gary Lineker plotted a departure from the BBC to its biggest rival - only to learn ITV was not interested, it is understood.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are close to finalising a deal for goalkeeper Tommy Setford.
The agent of Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia says his client could sign a new contract with the Serie A outfit - despite recently talking up a blockbuster summer transfer.
DAILY EXPRESS
Riccardo Calafiori's move to Arsenal from Serie A outfit Bologna has reportedly hit a roadblock with fears the deal could now stall starting to grow.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers saw a move for Sevilla star Joan Jordan booted out over the weekend.
Former Rangers, Hearts and Liverpool star Danny Wilson has left Championship club Queen's Park by mutual consent after just six months.
Former Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos is at the centre of a bizarre stand-off after Santos announced they had loaned him to Colombian club Atletico Nacional - only for his agent to deny it.
