The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s papers…
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have rejected a £40m bid from Napoli for Alejandro Garnazzo.
Marcus Rashford issued a strong statement after being told a tabloid newspaper was to produce pictures of the Manchester United star with a controversial rapper.
Al Hilal have opened talks with Mohamed Salah’s representatives as they prepare a bid for the Liverpool star.
Sky Germany reports that Alphonso Davies has made new demands in his contract negotiations with Bayern Munich.
Thomas Frank has ended Arsenal’s chances of signing Brentford star Brian Boumo.
Chelsea’s move for Crystal Palace captain Mark Gwehi this month failed to materialize amid concerns over how much a deal would cost.
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Benjamin Cesko’s agent has spoken about his client’s future, indicating he expects the Slovenian striker to remain at RB Leipzig this month.
Arsenal are reportedly ready to splash the cash on Victor Gokeres this month, with Mikel Arteta admitting the Gunners are “actively looking” to strengthen their squad.
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DAILY MAIL
Celtic and Lance have made bids for Aston Villa striker Louis Barry but he looks likely to stay.
Real Madrid are already preparing their squad for next season and have reportedly made contact with the representatives of Arsenal star William Saliba.
Tyson Fury’s latest retirement will have to end within the next month if a summer fight with Anthony Joshua is to be salvaged, according to Eddie Hearn.
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Barry Jones made a huge prediction on this week’s Toe2Toe podcast, saying we’ll see Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury this year, despite “Gypsy” announcing his retirement.
Louis Rees-Zammit’s NFL contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars has expired, leaving the former Welsh rugby prodigy without a team.
Celtic have included ex-Tottenham boss David Pleat in English scouting.
THE TIMES
Brentford striker Yoan Wisha is a key target for Nottingham Forest if they decide to strengthen their squad this month.
The RFU has enlisted the help of a £5,000-a-day crisis management firm to help it survive the reputation damage of the pay and bonus crisis.
Football, rugby and cricket are planning to hand over control of their drug testing programs to United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) as part of a major overhaul of the system in that country.
THE SUN
Anthony Joshua is preparing for a shock showdown with long-time rival Deontay Wilder following Tyson Fury’s retirement.
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Chelsea hope to finally lure ‘Liverpool target’ Karim Adejemi to Stamford Bridge.
Rory McIlroy ticked off a ‘bucket list’ entering Borussia Dortmund’s famous Yellow Wall – before hitting a brick wall just short at the Desert Classic.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tony Mowbray is in line for an emotional return to West Bromwich Albion.
Everton are one of the clubs to have been linked with former Chelsea midfielder Willian, who is now a free agent.
Wayne Barnes has launched a blistering attack on his own referees association as Rugby Football Union’s bonus scandal threatens to plunge the sport further into civil war.
THE ATHLETIC
Johannes Spors will become Southampton’s new technical director and will support Sport Republic on football matters, subject to obtaining a work permit.
Pam Shriver’s Grand Slam trophies were stolen during the fire evacuation of Los Angeles.
THE STANDARD
West Ham are ready to sell summer signing Luis Guillermo. The teenage forward arrived at the club just seven months ago following a move worth up to £26million from Palmeiras.
THE GUARD
Everton’s attempt to cut Armando Brocha’s loan deal has hit a snag with Chelsea wanting compensation to get the striker back.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic are reportedly interested in Lille striker Mohamed Bayou this month.
Hibernian have reportedly lodged a bid worth around £720,000 for Finnish teenage star Matias Siltanen.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers have made the shock decision to scrap their B team. Ibrox technical director Nils Koppen looks at the path for the club’s rising stars.
Cyriel Dessers has revealed his Rangers career could be over this month after losing his place to strike sensation Hamza Igamane.
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