Thomas Tuchel wants Bruno Fernandes from Man Utd to Bayern Munich – Paper Talk | Football news

Top transfer stories and rumors from Friday’s papers…

THE DAILY MIRROR

Thomas Tuchel wants Bayern Munich to try to sign Bruno Fernandes from Manchester United if they are to make a comeback and commit their future to the German club.

Cole Palmer has backed Mauricio Pochettino to stay on as Chelsea manager next season.

Ange Postecoglou’s stinging attitude after Tottenham’s defeat to Manchester City came as squad members joked he should field a youth team against the reigning champions.

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Arsenal are in pole position to sign RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, according to reports.

Aston Villa are set to sell at least one star name this summer despite earning a £50m Champions League payday.

PSG are chasing Jean-Philippe Mateta – as Crystal Palace prepare to lose up to four key players this summer.

Harry Maguire wants to scrap VAR for penalties and red cards – and keep it just for offside.

Liam Rosenior has turned down the chance to make an immediate return to management with Plymouth, according to reports.

Premier League clubs will be blocked from participating in competitive matches abroad by the new Football Regulator.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Wolves have warned that the Premier League could be “irrevocably damaged” if clubs do not scrap VAR, urging rivals to listen to their fans.

Premier League referees will make VAR announcements on the pitch next season, which will be broadcast over stadium address systems, under new plans by Craig Pawson to make the process more transparent for fans attending matches.

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has revealed he is undergoing therapy after falling in love with football.

Exeter Chiefs have left supporters panicking over the future of England center Henry Slade after he posted an ambiguous video that was branded “pathetic” on the club’s social media regarding his contract extension.

DAILY MAIL

Luke Shaw is doubtful to make England’s European Championship squad after Erik ten Hag revealed the left-back is still struggling with a muscle problem.

Newcastle United will be based at Adidas’ state-of-the-art headquarters in Germany this summer.

Professional Fighters League (PFL) founder Donn Davis believes a deal could be reached for Francis Ngannou to fight Jon Jones one day and says the fight could take place in Saudi Arabia.

A number of top clubs want the Premier League to expand its pool of referees to allow Europe’s elite officials to take charge of matches.

Xavi’s future at Barcelona has been plunged into further chaos after the Catalan manager angered board members with his recent comments about the club’s financial situation, according to reports.

THE GUARDIAN

Mauricio Pochettino has the backing of key Chelsea figures ahead of an end-of-season overhaul that will determine his future.

Lando Norris returns to racing after his first Formula 1 win, confident he and his McLaren team are in a position to launch a world title challenge against Max Verstappen.

TIMES

Kieran Trippier has criticized Newcastle United’s decision to travel to Australia three days after the end of the Premier League season to play two friendlies against Tottenham Hotspur and the A-League All Stars, calling the timing “not ideal”.

THE DAILY EXPRESS

Uncertainty reigns at Manchester United, with captain Bruno Fernandes reportedly among a host of first-team players “unhappy” with INEOS’ approach.

Former Premier League star Hatem Ben Arfa is excelling in the burgeoning sport of padel after appearing to hang up his boots.

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Brazil forward Endrick suffered a minor thigh injury after being forced off on a stretcher while playing for Palmeiras on Wednesday night.

Chelsea are set to sign 19-year-old Barcelona midfielder Julia Bartel.

Former Spain men’s national team manager Albert Luque and their former marketing director Ruben Rivera were fired as part of the fallout from former president Luis Rubiales’ kiss on Jennifer Hermoso.

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