Arsenal close to a deal to sign Mikel Merino from Real Sociedad – Paper Talk | Football News
The top stories and transfer rumors from the Saturday newspapers …
THE SUN
Arsenal could finally sign Mikel Merino for £30 million.
The father of football superchild Lamine Yamal was released from hospital two days after the stabbing.
Paul Pogba has put his mansion up for sale again for £4 million in a bid to recoup his earnings following his four-year football ban.
Jürgen Klopp will return as football coach next month and take over from Lukasz Piszczek and Jakub Blaszczykowski in a one-off farewell game.
According to reports, Victor Lindelof from Fiorentina is said to have received an exit offer from Manchester United.
Manchester United star Scott McTominay has reportedly decided he wants to move to Napoli.
THE TIMES
Arsenal are close to signing Mikel Merino for £29.8m from Real Sociedad, with the Spanish midfielder entering the final year of his contract.
Arsenal are ready to sell 31-year-old midfielder Thomas Partey, whose contract year is now over.
Leicester City have lost contact with Adam Hlozek after Hoffenheim hijacked a planned transfer of the 22-year-old striker from Bayer Leverkusen for an initial £14.5 million.
Anthony McGrath is considered the favourite to return to Yorkshire to lead a new management team.
British Athletics Federation insiders say doubts over whether Birmingham should host the 2026 European Championships, which were due to the city’s financial problems, have now been dispelled and the event will go ahead as planned at the Alexander Stadium.
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In the podcast “Essential Football”, Sky Sports football journalists Charlotte Marsh and Nick Wright discuss whether Manchester City needs to strengthen its squad for the coming season.
DAILY POST
There was no sign of Sir Jim Ratcliffe at Friday’s game against Fulham at Old Trafford, but Avram Glazer was in the building for the first time since August 2022, when Manchester United lost their first home game of the season against Brighton.
Eberechci Eze’s £60 million release clause has expired.
Aston Villa have read Jhon Duran the riot act and are now preparing to face the club he was so keen to join this summer.
Spaniard Jon Rahm reportedly has concerns about his nine-figure contract that will see him leave the PGA Tour and join the up-and-coming Saudi-backed LIV Golf Circuit in 2023.
DAILY MIRROR
Premier League clubs have been accused of exploiting their loyal fans after increasing season ticket prices by up to 32 percent.
Pep Guardiola has revealed that Joao Cancelo could be part of his plans for Manchester City next season.
THE SPORTY
Croydon Council has officially approved Crystal Palace’s plans to redevelop Selhurst Park stadium, six and a half years after planning permission was first granted in principle.
Unai Emery has urged Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran to be “patient” following speculation about his future this summer.
Jobe Bellingham has signed a contract extension with Sunderland.
Leicester City striker Patson Daka will be out for several months after ankle surgery.
Willian has confirmed that he will not sign a new contract with Fulham and has left the club.
Thiago Alcantara has left Barcelona’s coaching staff, less than a month after the club announced his temporary return.
Kenan Yildiz has signed a new contract with Juventus and will become the club’s new number 10.
Hull City have completed the permanent signing of Chelsea striker Mason Burstow.
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Hear from Ange Postecoglou, Nuno Espirito Santo, Julen Lopetegui and Fabian Hurzeler on whether they expect any more signings this summer.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell could leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes later this month.
Crystal Palace have rejected a fourth offer from Newcastle United for their captain Marc Guehi, with the Saudi-owned club still falling short of the Palace owners’ estimated valuation of around £70 million for the England international.
Chelsea will hold a new round of talks with Atletico Madrid this weekend as the two clubs attempt to break the stalemate over Conor Gallagher and Joao Felix.
THE GUARDIAN
Sean Dyche has said talks over his new contract can wait while the “much bigger picture” of the club’s future remains unclear.
DAILY-EXPRESS
Xabi Alonso has reportedly begged Piero Hincapie to stay at Bayer Leverkusen this summer amid interest from Liverpool and Tottenham.
Manchester United have reportedly held talks over a possible £51 million transfer of Atalanta midfielder Ederson as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his squad with another new signing before the summer transfer window closes.
