Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to sign two-year contract extension – Paper Talk | Football news

Top transfer stories and rumors from Thursday’s papers…

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Erik ten Hag is likely to be offered a two-year extension to his current contract at Manchester United.

Manchester United are sticking to their £3million valuation of Dan Ashworth and are refusing to be forced to pay up for Newcastle’s compensation demands for their sporting director.

THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea are considering a change in their stance on selling Conor Gallagher and could make a concerted effort to agree a new deal with the midfielder.

American swimmer Lia Thomas, who made a global splash after becoming the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA collegiate title in March 2022, has lost a lawsuit against World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport — and with it any hope to make next month’s Paris Olympics.

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AC Milan have reportedly made contact with Aston Villa over the potential signing of full-back Matty Cash.

Aston Villa are in talks to terminate the contract of attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Manchester United held a series of interviews with potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of their FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Shocked Manchester United players thought Erik ten Hag would be sacked before learning the manager was staying.

DAILY MAIL

Man United’s management candidates were left “stunned by the low wages” and “unimpressed by the club’s transfer budget” before making the decision to keep Erik ten Hag.

Max Kilman is a renewed target for West Ham, with Julen Lopetegui keen to link up with the centre-back he captained at Wolves.

Dan Ashworth has reportedly held a meeting with Wolves after being sacked by Newcastle without informing his employers.

Real Madrid have inquired about signing Cristian Romero, according to a report.

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A group of angry Queen’s Club members are preparing legal action to block a women’s tournament being held at the club in 2025.

EVENING STANDARD

Fulham are reportedly keen on Luton centre-back Teden Mengi and plan to sign at least two defenders this summer.

The chance to join the likes of Arsenal and Chelsea was a “big temptation” for Benjamin Sesko, according to his agent.

The prospect of a move to Liverpool or Manchester United will be on Atalanta midfielder Ederson’s mind in the opening weeks of the transfer window.

SUN

Manchester United are facing fresh competition for the long-term signature of goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who could finally be ready to move to Old Trafford.

Erik Ten Hag allegedly had a secret feud with Luke Shaw and used Al Pacino to help him save his job at Manchester United.

TIMES

Ian Maatsen’s parents drove his boots to Germany after his late call-up to the Netherlands squad.

THE DAILY MIRROR

Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins could lose his Olympic gold medals after being declared bankrupt.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers will have to pay more than £500,000 plus training allowance to Aberdeen or risk a tribunal if they are to sign Connor Barron.

Connor Barron would be a good signing for Philippe Clement and Rangers, according to former Celtic star Simon Donnelly.

Michael Beale has been linked with a shock move to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv.