Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna is one of the leading candidates to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Chelsea – Paper Talk | Football News
The main news and transfer rumors from Sunday’s newspapers…
THE WATCHER
Chelsea have identified Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna as a leading candidate to replace Mauricio Pochettino, whose future is up in the air ahead of his end-of-season review with the club’s hierarchy.
Xavi Hernández insists that “nothing has changed” and that he still has the “same enthusiasm and ambition” despite reports that Barcelona have decided to sack him.
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Sky Sports’ Simeon Gholam and Dan Long discuss Oxford United’s League One play-off final victory over Bolton as the U’s play in Championship football next season
THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Brighton are expected to make a move for Ipswich Town manager Kieran McKenna after announcing that Roberto De Zerbi will leave the club after the final match of the season on Sunday.
Aston Villa are among the clubs to have shown an interest in Conor Gallagher as he prepares for what could be his farewell to Chelsea.
SUNDAY MAIL
Arsenal club staff were seen rehearsing the presentation of the Premier League trophy, should the eventuality arise that the north London side won their first league title since 2004, on Sunday afternoon.
Roberto De Zerbi will say goodbye to Brighton on Sunday after agreeing to leave by mutual consent, but it is denied that the Italian has been secretly lined up to take charge of Bayern Munich.
Jarrad Branthwaite expected to attract summer attention
Everton are preparing to open bids for Jarrad Branthwaite in the coming days, with Manchester United, Manchester City and Tottenham all expressing interest in the England hope.
Gary O’Neil has suggested an immediate transfer sale to Wolves as he warned the club are not “blessed with money to spend”.
Thiago Alcantara wants to continue competing at the highest level in Europe after leaving Liverpool.
Emma Raducanu has criticized the gender pay gap in tennis and claimed female stars are underrated.
The attorney representing Scottie Scheffler says his client is ready to go to trial following an arrest Friday morning outside Valhalla Golf Club, home of the PGA Championship.
THE SUNDAY MIRROR
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Pep Guardiola speaks ahead of the final day of the Premier League season, with Manchester City set to lift the trophy again
Former Manchester United manager Rene Meulensteen believes Marcus Rashford would benefit from a change of manager after struggling under Erik ten Hag this season.
Bayern Munich director Max Eberl has denied that Roberto De Zerbi will become their new coach.
Newcastle are reportedly interested in signing Barcelona winger Raphinha in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders believes working under Jurgen Klopp has prepared him perfectly for another chance at management.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY
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Marc Skinner discusses his desire to keep Mary Earps at Manchester United despite her being out of contract, and Izzy Christiansen explains why she is such an important asset to the team
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister is a target for Real Madrid.
Mauricio Pochettino will be happy to take his Chelsea bosses rafting – if they keep him on board at Stamford Bridge.
Sheffield United will have to shell out an additional signing for midfielder Vinicius Souza if he starts against Tottenham on Sunday.
The napkin Lionel Messi signed to promise he would join Barcelona has been sold at auction.
Jurgen Klopp took to Instagram and included a tribute to his first press conference at Liverpool on his profile.
Premier League football clubs are set to receive a £103m windfall thanks to the Championship’s promotion battle.
Former England striker James Beattie has landed a shock new job as director of football at non-League seventh-tier AFC Totton.
THE ATHLETIC
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Chelsea manager Emma Hayes explains what it means to her to win the club’s seventh Women’s Super League title and how much she will miss the club
Napoli have contacted Manchester United over a possible deal for Mason Greenwood.
Wolves are in advanced talks to sign Che Adams. He will be available on a free transfer this summer when his Southampton contract expires.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
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Celtic fans showed their appreciation for goalkeeper Joe Hart as he made his final appearance at Celtic Park against St Mirren
Brighton are leading the big-money hunt for Celtic star Matt O’Riley. West Ham and Everton are also set to increase their interest in the in-demand 23-year-old midfielder.
Rangers are closing in on a deal for Orlando Pirates winger Relebohile Mofokeng.
Aaron Hickey has lost his battle to be fit for the Euros and will not be in Steve Clarke’s 26-man squad when it is announced on Wednesday.
SUNDAY MAIL
Joe Hart has been urged to U-turn on retirement and stay at Celtic for another season.
