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All the top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s national newspapers…
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is ready to hear offers for the signings of Timo Werner and Hakim Ziyech this summer as part of a major squad overhaul.
EFL clubs could be allowed to wear their away shirts at home next season as part of a rule change aimed at helping color-blind players and fans who may not be able to distinguish between shirts.
Saracen boss Mark McCall has urged rugby union bosses to set up an under-23 league in England to prevent the national team from falling behind Europe.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City and Real Madrid are on high alert as Chelsea are yet to approach Reece James over a new contract despite him becoming a key member of their first-team squad.
Spartak Moscow trolled Bayern Munich’s bid for Sadio Mane on social media by mimicking an offer from the Bundesliga club for Alexander Sobolev that included a £10m bonus if Bayern won Eurovision and £20m if Lionel Messi for Real Madrid signed.
THE SUN
Chelsea want Manchester City striker Raheem Sterling in what could be a huge £60million summer transfer window deal.
Chelsea have won the race to sign esteemed free agent Ousmane Dembele from Barcelona, according to a report in France.
Manchester United are reported to be favorites ahead of Tottenham as they prepare to place a £43m bid for Villarreal defender Pau Torres.
Manchester City could loan teenage star James McAtee to Brighton as they attempt to overtake Chelsea in the race to sign Seagulls wideman Marc Cucurella.
Fulham, the Premier League’s new boys, agree a deal to sign Lazio goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha.
Barcelona’s economic vice-president Eduard Romeu has warned the club will need to raise £425m to avoid financial ruin and said their situation remains “critical”.
THE GUARD
The top two UEFA security officials were “not actively involved” in the Champions League finals control room amid the high-profile chaos outside the Stade de France.
Aston Villa, Tottenham and Leeds United are all embroiled in a row over teenage West Ham striker Sonny Perkins, who is headed for a move after failing to agree on a new contract
DAYSTAR
Manchester United have been told Ajax striker Antony will cost them £51million and his representatives are said to already be in Europe to negotiate a deal.
DAILY MIRROR
According to reports in Italy, Donny van de Beek has offered his services to AS Roma, although he is likely to get a new opportunity at Manchester United under his former boss Erik ten Hag.
Edinson Cavani looks set to move to Mexico following his sacking from Manchester United, with three sides – Club America, Toluca and Monterrey – all interested in the Uruguayan striker.
THE TIMES
Chelsea, Barcelona and Real Madrid have all expressed interest in Raheem Sterling, the Manchester City and England striker.
Newcastle United will drop their current shirt sponsorship deal with a Chinese betting company in favor of a more lucrative deal.
Wimbledon security chiefs are on high alert over Kremlin-related cyberattacks in retaliation for tournament bans on players from Russia and Belarus.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester City are ready to sell goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu to Southampton after the 20-year-old turned down an improved £45,000-a-week deal from the reigning champions.
DAILY RECORD
Kenny Miller has urged Rangers to make a move for Dundee United goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist, who is also attracting interest from their bitter rivals Celtic.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Paul McGinn’s time at Hibernian could come to an end just a week after a contract extension was triggered.