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SUN

Leicester City risk record Premier League points deduction as they await penalty for breaching profit and sustainability rules.

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan will be among the options Leicester City are considering to fill their impending managerial vacancy.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in pole position to make Jarrad Branthwaite his first Manchester United signing in a cut-price £40m move.

Harry Maguire wants to stay at Manchester United next season – regardless of who the manager is.

Farhad Moshiri will be forced into a firebrand sale in June – or Everton will have to go into administration.

Leeds star Crysencio Summerville is at the center of a five-man Premier League tug-of-war.

Cadiz were forced to cancel a planned trip to play a friendly in El Salvador after a plane they were on had to make a “frightening” emergency landing following engine failure.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Premier League footballers and other top athletes will be denied exemptions under Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s vision for a new national service scheme.

Chelsea are among the clubs bypassing Leeds United for winger Crysencio Summerville.

A US consortium is confident of a £100m takeover of Sheffield United, which is now being approved at the EFL.

Luton Town have handed Rob Edwards a new long-term deal to stay at Kenilworth Road and fend off potential interest from Premier League clubs.

Southampton are considering a move for Sunderland winger Jack Clarke as they begin planning their return to the Premier League.

Court documents have revealed that Swansea City have asked the Premier League to launch an “exploitation” investigation into Southampton’s move to appoint Russell Martin as manager. The Swans are continuing with legal action against Martin.

NBA great Steph Curry will likely try to launch a full-time professional golf career when he retires from basketball.

THE DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United’s non-football staff have been given a June 5 deadline to decide whether to take an early bonus and leave the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe tries to cut the number of staff at Old Trafford by around a quarter .

Cole Palmer has admitted his rise to stardom since joining Chelsea has exceeded his expectations after leaving Manchester City.

Aston Villa and Crystal Palace have joined the list of clubs interested in New England youngster Archie Brown, who is currently plying his trade in Belgium with Gent.

Ryan Gravenberch says he was “delighted” with his first season at Liverpool and says he hopes to play for the Anfield club “for years to come”.

TIMES

Enzo Maresca is set to sign a five-year deal as Chelsea head coach and will be joined by five members of Leicester City’s backroom staff.

Premier League clubs will next week be asked to accept new financial proposals, put forward by Crystal Palace, which are aimed at making English clubs more competitive in Europe.

Sale Sharks are concerned that Tom Curry, who has not played since undergoing hip surgery after the World Cup, will have a short career if he goes on England’s summer tour.

Essex head coach Anthony McGrath says England should take a serious look at all-rounder Matt Critchley for their Test squad this summer.

THE GUARDIAN

Sir Jim Ratcliffe is confident Manchester United will not be relegated from the Europa League and will be allowed to compete next season alongside Nice, the French club he also owns through his company Ineos.

West Ham have agreed to sign defender Fabrício Bruno from Flamengo for £12.5m plus £2.5m in add-ons.

DAILY MAIL

The Football Association is preparing to carry out its biggest-ever security operation at Wembley for Saturday’s Champions League final to try to avoid the shocking scenes that marred the Euro 2020 final between England and Italy.

Casemiro was hurt by Erik ten Hag’s decision to leave him out of Manchester United’s FA Cup final starting XI, with reports from Brazil contradicting the Dutchman’s claims that the player was injured.

Harry Maguire is ditching a family holiday to prepare in time for England duty at Euro 2024.

Reports in Italy suggest Liverpool have taken a liking to Atalanta midfielder Ederson while on a scouting mission to watch team-mate Teun Koopmeiners.

The FA faces further criticism from agents who claim their livelihoods are being put at risk following Wi-Fi problems during the latest FIFA-mandated exam session at Wembley last week.

Arthur Melo is desperate for a second chance to play in the Premier League after an impressive season on loan with Europa Conference League finalists Fiorentina.

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Steve Cooper has turned down the chance to take over as Burnley manager as they are in the running for a number of Premier League vacancies.

Liverpool have put a £20million price tag on defender Sepp van den Berg after an impressive season in Germany with Mainz, but will not make any decision on his future until new boss Arne Slot has had the chance to- evaluate it.

Former Chelsea trainee Jimmy Aggrey has broken his silence about the racism he suffered at the club when he was a youth player at the club in the 1990s.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Callum McGregor has backed Paulo Bernardo to return to Celtic next season.

Former Aberdeen ace Tsanko Tsvetanov has told Rangers they are signing a Premier League player in Jose Cordoba.

DAILY RECORD

Steven Gerrard has remained tight-lipped and said only “everything is on the table” about signings for Al-Ettifaq this season amid continued speculation linking the Saudi club with Connor Goldson and James Tavernier.

Rangers are reportedly close to tying down exciting academy prospect Alexander Smith to a professional deal.

Tranmere Rovers are among several clubs interested in Inverness Caledonian Thistle youngster Cameron Harper.

Scotsman

Myziane Maolida has said he is grateful for his loan spell with Hibernian but looks unlikely to return to the club next season.