All the top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s national papers…
DAILY MAIL
Cristiano Ronaldo is open to joining Atletico Madrid, but the club would have to sell a big-name player to make it happen, and even then the fans would have to be won over by someone who made them suffer nine seasons with the Real Madrid shirt.
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Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepúlveda believes Cristiano Ronaldo could go to Atletico Madrid despite his former links with Real Madrid.
Alfred Schreuder has said he has no intention of selling any more key Ajax players this summer and expects Manchester United target Antony to stay at the club.
Arsenal have offered Bukayo Saka a new long-term contract that would make him one of the club’s highest-paid players.
West Ham have made a £12million bid for Eintracht Frankfurt left winger Filip Kostic.
Leeds United are to appoint former Borussia Dortmund assistant Rene Maric, 29, to Jesse Marsch’s sacking staff.
Bournemouth are weighing up a move for Coventry City goalkeeper Simon Moore.
DAILY MIRROR
Cristiano Ronaldo’s plan to leave Manchester United this summer has hit a new low after Barcelona rejected the chance to sign him.
David de Gea says he wants to end his career at Manchester United because of his unique bond with the club.
Italian media claim West Ham United boss David Moyes is chasing £40m-rated Napoli midfielder Piotr Zielinski.
Former England batsman Jonathan Trott has been appointed Afghanistan head coach, replacing Graham Thorpe.
DAILY TELEGRAPHY
Jules Kounde is set to become Chelsea’s third summer signing after the Blues beat off competition from Barcelona to agree a £55m deal for the Sevilla defender and offered the Frenchman a five-year contract.
Image: Sevilla defender Jules Kounde is a Chelsea target this summer
Debt-laden cities could boycott Britain and the Republic of Ireland’s joint bid for the 2028 European Championship in protest at being forced to foot a multi-million pound bill to host matches.
THE SUN
Italy international striker Andrea Belotti has been offered to a number of Premier League clubs including Newcastle, Everton and West Ham as he looks to secure a move to England.
Everton have once again inquired about £15m Norwich star Max Aarons.
Newcastle have reportedly been linked with a swoop for Barcelona outcast Memphis Depay.
Image: Could Newcastle make shock move for Barcelona striker Memphis Depay this summer?
THE TIMES
Chelsea are expected to sign Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde for a fee of around £55m.
DAILY STAR
Cristiano Ronaldo is willing to take a 30% pay cut from his Manchester United wages to force his way out.
West Ham United fans are being encouraged to throw fake cash coins at Jesse Lingard when their side take on Nottingham Forest in the Premier League.
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Former Nottingham Forest midfielder David Prutton says finances and respect for head coach Steve Cooper will have been factors in Jesse Lingard opting to move to the club over a return to West Ham.
Paris Saint-Germain stars will no longer be allowed to use their mobile phones during mealtimes after new boss Christophe Galtier implemented new rules at the club.
Cricket chiefs will unveil new extreme heat contingency plans at all first-class venues with fears of a repeat of Tuesday’s temperatures in Durham.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
James Tavernier is set to become the first Rangers player in over 20 years to receive a club certificate.