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All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s paper…
TIMES
Tottenham Hotspur risk losing Mauricio Pochettino at the end of the season, with the Argentine manager high on Real Madrid’s list if Carlo Ancelotti leaves the Spanish club this summer.
Delle Alli’s time with Besiktas came to an end when his manager questioned the England midfielder’s commitment after he missed training on Wednesday and reportedly did not answer his phone calls.
Gareth Southgate is excited to take another shot at leading England to glory – and hinted that winning the Euros next summer could see him extend his stay.
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Gianluca Scamacca is set to face England on Thursday night amid uncertainty as he changes agencies and considers his future with West Ham.
The battle for Manchester United turned into a joke last night as the initial deadline for a second bid has passed. Representatives of the Qatar-based group and Sir Jim Ratcliffe both claimed that the offer had been signed before 9pm.
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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo is set to break the record for most appearances for the national team after equaling Bader Al-Mutawa’s record of 196 appearances for Kuwait during last year’s World Cup.
Former Chelsea defender Frank Leboeuf has said he hopes Chelsea will be able to sign Joao Felix this summer – and has even suggested two potential signings to help them.
SUN
Dani Alves’ letter to his estranged wife has been revealed as he remains in prison following allegations he raped a woman in a nightclub.
Jermain Defoe has questioned his intention to pursue a coaching career as a black player – after seeing many older colored pros turn down the chance to manage.
Liverpool’s forgotten man, Arthur Melo, is set to leave the club without playing a single Premier League minute. But even he stated that it was his “dream” to join the Reds last summer.
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Kaveh Solhekol explained that an extension has been granted to the Qatari bidder and INEOS for Manchester United after the initial deadline passed.
INDEPENDENCE
Declan Rice said Graeme Souness’s criticism of the game was “harsh” because he “doesn’t watch West Ham every week”, as the England midfielder insisted he generally checks pundits to improve his game.
Roberto Mancini is not expecting a call from the Premier League investigators as the Italian boss says he is “above board” at Manchester City.
Tottenham forward Dejan Kulusevski has expressed his respect for “important man” Antonio Conte despite uncertainty over the club’s manager’s future.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham are reportedly interested in luring Dean Henderson from Manchester United this summer as they hunt for Hugo Lloris’ successor. And Erik ten Hag is looking for a new stopper of his own amid uncertainty over David de Gea’s Old Trafford future.
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French football expert Julien Laurens has revealed that Antoine Griezmann has considered retiring from international football after losing the French captaincy to teammate Kylian Mbappe.
Randal Kolo Muani seems to have opened the door to a move away from Eintracht Frankfurt this summer with Manchester United among the clubs showing interest. Erik ten Hag will be in the market this summer for a marquee striker as a long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cesc Fabregas holds no grudge against Mesut Ozil after announcing his retirement from football. The former Arsenal captain has paid tribute to the German even though he blocked a return to the Gunners nine years ago.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dele Alli was not absent without leave at Besiktas as outspoken coach Senol Gunes claimed but was in London after the Turkish club agreed to allow him to attend a doctor’s appointment on Wednesday.
DAILY STAR
Premier League players have been advised to tone down their celebrations if a goal is disallowed by VAR.
DAILY NOTES
Rangers have taken control of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo. The Light Blues have been looking for a centre-back, who is currently on loan at Coventry City.
Celtic’s fears over Ange Postecoglou’s long-term future have eased as Brentford’s Thomas Frank has emerged as the frontrunner for the Tottenham job.
Former Rangers captain Barry Ferguson has urged Kieran Tierney to get regular first-team football from Arsenal.
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Gareth Southgate has urged England fans to respect local culture ahead of the match against Italy in Naples.
Open Goal is set to end its partnership with Broomhill FC after just one year. The podcast and entertainment brand – led by former Celtic and Swindon Town star Si Ferry – signed a revolutionary deal with the Lowland League club last summer.
Mirror every day
Brighton have confirmed that Chelsea paid £21.5 million in compensation to head coach Graham Potter and his backroom team last September.
Arsenal are the worst offenders when it comes to blaming referees, Mikel Arteta’s side have been fined £185,000 this season for misconduct.
The identity of Pele’s secret lover’s child who was included in her will has been revealed, shocking her family. Born after the Brazilian footie icon had a fling with his mother in the 1980s, Maria do Socorro Azevedo can now claim a slice of the fortune.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Leeds United legend and former Scotland star Willie Bell has died aged 85.
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