Conor Gallagher: Chelsea will reject Atletico Madrid offer for English midfielder – Paper Talk | Football News

The main news and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…

THE SUN

Chelsea are set to reject a cheeky bid from Atletico Madrid for Conor Gallagher.

Farhad Moshiri is set to light the blue paper in an £800m takeover for Roma owner Dan Friedkin.

Half of the Premier League trophy had to be secretly replaced after it was stolen.

Former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy is a shocking name on Burnley’s shortlist.

Serbia captain Dusan Tadic was forced into a humiliating apology after attacking coach Dragan Stojkovic.

Leicester are close to appointing Graham Potter as their new manager.

Atletico Madrid have rejected Chelsea’s £34m bid for Samu Omorodion, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

Southampton asked about signing Danny Ings from West Ham.

Brighton have carried out an investigation into Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville.

A German fan preparing to watch the host country’s opening clash against Scotland on Friday night suffered a fractured hand from a missed shot from Niclas Fullkrug and missed the game completely.

Liverpool are in talks to sign Wolves prospect Alvin Ayman.

Manchester United have reportedly reserved Amad Diallo for a new role from the start of next season.

Ruud Gullit has reportedly claimed he was ‘honored’ by Dutch fans who dressed like him during the Netherlands’ 2-1 victory over Poland.

DAILY MIRROR

Erik ten Hag reckons some of his Manchester United players were so affected by the negativity surrounding the club last season that it caused them injuries.

Staying at Barcelona is the “clear desire” of Manchester United target Fermin Lopez, a revelation that represents a major blow to the Red Devils’ ongoing pursuit of the midfielder.

Xabi Alonso could surpass Arne Slot with the Bayer Leverkusen manager personally trying to convince Liverpool-linked defender Waldemar Anton to join the German champions.

The father of German star Florian Wirtz has said his son will remain at Bayer Leverkusen next season, amid links with a move to Bayern Munich and Liverpool.

West Ham are determined to sign Barcelona striker Ferran Torres.

Chelsea are interested in signing Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran and could shell out £40m for the Colombian.

Gareth Southgate’s young players can win Euro 2024 to end 58 years of suffering for the country, Paul Gascoigne tells the Mirror.

A Scottish football fan died in his sleep during a trip to Germany for Euro 2024.

THE ATHLETIC

Everton are in advanced talks to sign Aston Villa midfielder Tim Iroegbunam.

Sofyan Amrabat has told Fiorentina that he does not want to return to the club due to uncertainty over his future.

Wolves teenager Leon Chiwome has agreed a new contract to keep him at Molineux until 2028.

Manchester United are exploring a deal to sign Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna.

Sergio Ramos admits he “loves” the United States – but wouldn’t commit to a move to MLS after leaving Sevilla.

MLS side Vancouver Whitecaps have joined the ranks of clubs looking to sign Brighton midfielder Marc Leonard.

Aston Villa have extended Jordan Nobbs’ contract for another year.

Four-time Olympic champion Michael Johnson has officially launched his new athletics venture, Grand Slam Track, with Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone signed up as his first star competitor.

Julia Koch has a deal to buy a 15 percent stake in BSE Global, parent company of the Brooklyn Nets, New York Liberty and Barclays Center, a source briefed on the deal said. The deal puts the company’s valuation at nearly $6 billion.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea have held talks over the transfer of Atletico Madrid striker Samu Omorodion, although the club remain in talks with Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran.‌

Ajax are considering signing Dutch striker Wout Weghorst in a cut-price deal from Burnley.

Bryson DeChambeau says he is “frustrated and disappointed” to have missed this summer’s Olympics, as the field for the Paris tournament was set on Tuesday.

DAILY RECORD

Turkish giants Fenerbahce’s interest in Rangers target Yusuf Kabadayi is concrete – according to a report.

Rangers’ rumored target Damian Garcia appears determined to remain at Penarol, with the young Uruguayan set to sign a new contract with the club.

Defender Carl Starfelt looks set to leave Celta Vigo – with speculation mounting over a possible return to Celtic just 12 months after leaving Parkhead.

The Aberdeen star’s agent Duk insists his client must leave Pittodrie this summer and has criticized the Dons for playing the Cape Verde star at full-back last season.

SCOTTISH SUN

John Lundstram will arrive in Istanbul on Sunday to complete his move to Trabzonspor.

Aberdeen are set to sign St Johnstone goalkeeper Dimitar Mitov.