Plus: Thomas Tuchel has dropped a hint that he wants to return to the Premier League, amid Man Utd speculation; Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech looks set to remain with Galatasaray permanently; Tottenham are ready to back Ange Postecoglou this summer and could let up to seven players leave
Thursday 9 May 2024 07:59, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
THE TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will not pick a successor to Erik ten Hag on their trophy record alone, which boosts the chances of Gareth Southgate emerging as the favourite for the post - should the club decide to sack the Dutchman.
At least two Premier League clubs have enquired about signing Mason Greenwood but the controversial Manchester United striker is still more likely to move overseas if sold this summer.
Newcastle United have whittled down their shortlist for a new sporting director to two names with Crystal Palace's Dougie Freedman competing with German Johannes Spors.
Ajax are attempting to steal a march on some of Europe's biggest clubs, including Manchester United, by pursuing their interest in Graham Potter.
Everton's proposed takeover by 777 Partners was at severe risk of collapse on Wednesday night after owner Farhad Moshiri held crisis talks with the Miami group.
Tiger Woods voted against Rory McIlroy rejoining the PGA Tour board's negotiations to strike a peace deal with the Saudi funders of the LIV breakaway league in a sensational move which could have notable implications for the future of the professional game.
Motorsport's world governing body the FIA has been hit by another high-profile departure, with chief executive Natalie Robyn leaving her role after just 18 months.
Eddie Jones says he hopes former England captain Owen Farrell rediscovers the "love of the game" when he moves to Racing 92 in France next season.
THE GUARDIAN
Sir Jim Ratcliffe cited email traffic statistics to Manchester United staff as the basis for a ban on working from home and told them to seek "alternative employment" if they are not willing to come to club premises.
Chelsea are confident of winning the race to sign the Palmeiras prodigy Estêvão Willian.
Fifa must publish an independent report into its responsibilities to migrant workers in Qatar and begin the process of providing financial compensation, Amnesty International has said.
Saracens intend to continue their team-bonding social trips, with Mark McCall insisting the recent excursion to Mallorca was "really enjoyable" despite Billy Vunipola's arrest.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Japanese baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will face up to 33 years in jail when he pleads guilty to stealing millions of dollars from his former friend.
DAILY MAIL
Emergency services raced to the aid of a Premier League footballer diagnosed with an addiction to laughing gas - amid desperate concerns for his welfare.
Thomas Tuchel has dropped a hint that he wants to return to the Premier League, amid speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.
Championship clubs have increased the amount they are permitted to lose over three years by £2.5m.
A napkin that secured Lionel Messi's boyhood move to Barcelona is now up for sale and you can enter the bidding for one of football's most important artefacts if you have a spare £300,000 to hand.
Hakim Ziyech looks set to remain with Galatasaray permanently, after a successful loan spell at the Turkish club from Chelsea.
Celtic have placed Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly - who started his career at Rangers - on a list of summer transfer targets.
Thomas Tuchel has insisted he had to take Harry Kane off against Real Madrid because he was injured.
THE SUN
Manchester United's training ground atmosphere has turned 'toxic' after criticism from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Part-owner Ratcliffe sent out a memo to all staff recently citing his disappointment after a tour of the facilities.
Armando Broja could be the first Chelsea star through the exit door this summer - with Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund hoping to snap up the striker.
Unai Emery is set to gamble by recalling Emi Martinez for Aston Villa's biggest European tie in 42 years.
David Beckham has begun a new $1bn legal fight to try and stamp out counterfeiters flogging fakes of his designer gear.
Nicolas Pepe will become a free agent next month with the former Arsenal player set to leave Turkish side Trabzonspor.
THE MIRROR
Martin O'Neill is reportedly on the cusp of ending a five-year exile from management by becoming the new head coach of Rapid Bucharest.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva wants his future resolved by the end of Euro 2024 this summer.
THE ATHLETIC
Marco Reus in preliminary talks with MLS side St. Louis City ahead of Borussia Dortmund exit.
Manchester United stand to receive an additional windfall if Jadon Sancho wins the Champions League with Borussia Dortmund.
Manchester United have been named the world's most valuable football club, with 20 Major League Soccer (MLS) teams in the global top 50 list.
Troyes have suspended four of their players and issued lifetime bans to nine supporters following the chaotic scenes that caused their clash against Valenciennes to be abandoned.
Andy Madley has been selected as referee for the men's FA Cup final.
Emiliano Buendia has returned to Aston Villa training for the first time since suffering a serious knee injury in August.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has spoken of his desire to return to management with the Premier League among the divisions in which he would like to coach.
Brazil's bid to stage the 2027 Women's World Cup has been rated higher than the rival joint-bid from Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG) in a new FIFA report evaluating the options.
US-based firm North Sixth Group has agreed to buy National League side Dagenham & Redbridge from a group of investors that included New York Yankees minority owner Peter Freund and former USMNT goalkeeper Tim Howard.
THE TIMES
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to back Ange Postecoglou with signings in three priority positions this summer and could let up to seven players leave as the club look to create a squad capable of playing the manager's style of football next season.
Chelsea are likely to face an uphill battle to comply with Uefa's financial rules if they qualify for Europe next season.
Rangers will unveil a statue to legendary manager Walter Smith before the Scottish Cup final.
Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call in Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final defeat to Real Madrid, labelling the decision a "disaster" and saying that the assistant referee apologised to him afterwards.
DAILY EXPRESS
Real Madrid broke Champions League rules by showing a replay of a controversial incident prior to a VAR decision being made by referee Szymon Marciniak in their dramatic victory over Bayern Munich.
Manchester United are reportedly considering replacing Andre Onana with Real Sociedad star Alex Remiro.
EVENING STANDARD
West Ham will target as many as six signings this summer as they look to give Julen Lopetegui major backing at the start of the club's new era.
Arsenal winger Amario Cozier-Duberry is yet to agree contract terms with any club and is currently considering his options, amid interest from sides around Europe.
Mauricio Pochettino wants Chelsea's extensive injury problems factored into the post-season talks that will determine his future at the club.
Queen's Park Rangers face a battle to keep hold of defender Jake Clarke-Salter this summer.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic have reportedly hired former South American talent spotter Mark Cooper as they revamp the club's scouting department before the summer window.
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