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The Sunday Mirror

Liverpool have made contact with former Manchester United transfer target Adrien Rabiot.

Chelsea want to bring in two attacking signings – in addition to Omari Kellyman – after withdrawing their interest in Michael Olise and making an opening bid for Boca Juniors centre-back Aaron Anselmino.

Manchester City and Manchester United have been beaten out by Bayern Munich’s Michael Olise despite making stunning late bids to land Crystal Palace’s prized £60m asset within 12 months.

THE SUNDAY POST

Everton are bracing for another bid from Manchester United for star defender Jarrad Branthwaite after previously rejecting a cut-price deal.

Aston Villa and Southampton are leading a number of clubs showing interest in Swindon Town teenage centre-back Harley Hunt.

Manchester United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka has become a target for a major European club.

SALT SUNDAY

Thierry Henry has been touted as a shock candidate for the Wales job.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Aston Villa have inquired about the availability of Brais Mendez as Unai Emery weighs up a summer move for the Real Sociedad star.

Clark County Commissioner Marilyn Kirkpatrick has warned organizers of the Las Vegas Grand Prix, suggesting that if the event fails to resolve its logistical challenges, “there won’t be a third time” for the race.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea have yet to abandon their interest in Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran, but are checking other striker targets, including Hoffenheim’s Maximilian Beier.

Newcastle United have made a cash-plus-player bid for Wolves centre-back Max Kilman as Eddie Howe steps up his summer recruitment drive.

Brighton are interested in signing Turkey International Baris Alter Yilmaz from Galatsaray but could face competition for him after featuring for his country at the European Championship.

Paris Saint-Germain are withholding two months’ wages – €12.5m (£10.6m) – from Kylian Mbappe’s final payment from the club.

England fans attending the final of the country’s European Championship Group C match face the prospect of “dangerously overcrowded” trains and trams, amid fears of a repeat of the travel chaos that engulfed their opening match.

A landmark inquest has heard footballers today may be more at risk of devastating brain diseases than generations past, prompting a coroner to consider issuing a ‘Preventing Future Deaths’ report to the football authorities.

Former Australia and Argentina amateur Michael Cheka is among the candidates to replace Dan McKellar following his sacking as Leicester Tigers head coach after just one season in charge.

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Manchester United are closing in on Bologna striker Joshua Zirkzee after their main rivals for AC Milan’s signature began looking for alternatives with Roma’s Tammy Abraham an option being offered.

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Lille centre-back Leny Yoro has informed Real Madrid that he wants to join the club.

Chelsea are in talks with representatives of Lilla striker Jonathan David over a potential transfer this summer.

THE SUNDAY TIMES

Novak Djokovic will travel to Wimbledon with little chance of recovering from injury in time to take part in the Championships, which start next Monday.

THE SUNDAY POST

Rangers have been told Murrayfield is the only solution to their nightmare stalemate at Ibrox at the start of the campaign.

Rangers have reportedly ‘done’ a deal to bring Hamza Igamane to the club this summer.

SUNDAY SUN

Rangers risk losing one of their best youngsters as Leeds pursue Archie Stevens.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership have moved ahead of Deadline Day to link up with Europe’s other major leagues. The closing dates were set following discussions with leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.