Plus: Julian Alvarez is on the verge of leaving Man City for Atletico Madrid for around £70m; Aaron Wan-Bissaka is demanding a multi-million-pound pay-off from Man Utd to leave this summer; Brighton are prepared to go over the Scottish transfer record to sign Matt O'Riley from Celtic
Tuesday 6 August 2024 07:13, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United are switching the focus of their search to sign a new midfielder away from Manuel Ugarte and on to other candidates.
Arne Slot says Liverpool have "their eye open to see what's available" in the transfer market - but insists it is hard to improve the squad he inherited from Jurgen Klopp.
Chelsea defender Alfie Gilchrist has agreed to join Sheffield United on a season-long loan.
Fulham defender Tim Ream is traveling to the United States to complete a permanent transfer to Major League Soccer side Charlotte FC.
Middlesbrough are in advanced talks to sign Micah Hamilton from Manchester City.
DAILY MAIL
Julian Alvarez is on the verge of leaving Manchester City for Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around £70million.
The new England boss could be a foreign manager, after it emerged that the FA board had 'given approval' to expand the search beyond just English names.
English rugby is set for a windfall of more than £100million after signing a stadium naming rights deal with Allianz.
Manchester United's new shirt sponsors Snapdragon would be interested in buying the naming rights to Old Trafford if the club build a new stadium.
Spurs are pushing to sign Dominic Solanke from Bournemouth who has a £65million clause.
THE SUN
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is demanding a multi-million-pound pay-off from Manchester United to leave the club this summer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Newcastle United are close to finalising a deal to sign England international Marc Guehi from Crystal Palace for a fee well in excess of £60 million.
Atletico Madrid are close to finalising a deal to sign Manchester City forward Julian Alvarez.
Conor Gallagher has agreed to join Atletico Madrid from Chelsea for £33.7 million after Diego Simeone pushed hard to convince the midfielder to move to Spain.
Chelsea are in pole position to sign striker Samu Omorodion from Atletico Madrid after Conor Gallagher agreed to move to the Spanish club.
Leeds United are set to make an opening £7 million offer for Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe, as the Championship club target a replacement for Crysencio Summerville.
Tottenham Hotspur are attempting to make progress in a move for Bournemouth striker Dominic Solanke.
THE TIMES
Julian Alvarez has agreed personal terms with Atletico Madrid as he tries to secure his departure from Manchester City this summer.
The Premier League is considering a fresh bid to close the loophole that has allowed Chelsea to sell two hotels to a related company, enabling them to comply with financial rules.
Napoli are expected to make a fresh bid for Billy Gilmour this week after a £8.6million offer was rejected by Brighton & Hove Albion.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Brighton are prepared to go over the Scottish transfer record to sign Matt O'Riley from Celtic.
Dujon Sterling has been spotted in Rangers training in a major boost ahead of their crunch Champions League clash with Dynamo Kyiv.
Philippe Clement has admitted Champions League football would help him complete his Rangers rebuild.
Ben Doak could be headed for the Anfield exit door, just months after being called up by Steve Clarke for Euro 2024.
Ianis Hagi has been subjected to B-team duty whilst his team mates prepare for the huge Champions League qualifying tie with Dynamo Kyiv.
DAILY RECORD
Brighton and Southampton remain in talks with Celtic over a deal for Matt O'Riley - but neither are getting close to the Hoops' valuation.
Harvey Barnes has revealed he could switch allegiances to Scotland if he fails to revive his one-cap England career.
