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The main news and transfer rumors from Friday’s newspapers…
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jack Grealish’s omission from England’s Euro 2024 squad came as such a surprise that a senior member of the party approached Gareth Southgate to try to understand his decision.
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England manager Gareth Southgate discusses the reasons behind some of the omissions from his 26-man Euro 2024 squad
One of Europe’s youngest coaches, St Pauli’s Fabian Hurzeler, has emerged as a surprise candidate for the Brighton job.
Neal Maupay appeared to taunt nemesis James Maddison over the midfielder’s exclusion from England’s European Championship squad in a photo of himself smiling in front of a dartboard containing three darts.
Romelu Lukaku has opened the door to a move to the Saudi Pro League, but he also has interest from AC Milan, Napoli and José Mourinho in a reunion with his former coach at Fenerbahçe.
Any move from Napoli for Romelu Lukaku would only happen if they manage to sell Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen first.
Brighton have put 31-year-old Fabian Hurzeler on their shortlist as their next manager.
Romelu Lukaku spent the season on loan from Chelsea to AS Roma and scored 13 goals in Serie A
Arron Banks, the businessman and prominent Brexit campaigner, is facing a backlash over his takeover bid for Gloucestershire County Cricket Club after sending an open letter to members outlining his plans, which would see him appointed vice-chairman.
The MCC has confirmed that members will have the opportunity to vote in September on whether to allow the sale of 49 per cent of the Hundred’s London Spirit franchise.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are monitoring developments with Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as they assess their forward targets this summer.
Chelsea winger Raheem Sterling has no interest in moving to Fenerbahce and there have been no talks over the striker’s move to Turkey.
The FA is creating a new board to improve security at Wembley following repeated crowd problems and public order issues.
Bournemouth’s Welsh centre-back Chris Mepham is among the defensive players being watched by Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers.
Chris Mepham did not play for Bournemouth after the end of March due to illness
THE TIMES
Manchester City’s rivals fear there will be political pressure on ministers to intervene in the 115 allegations brought by the Premier League.
New Napoli coach Antonio Conte plans to take Romelu Lukaku off Chelsea’s hands, making the striker his first signing.
THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher is prepared to stay at the club despite interest from Aston Villa and Tottenham.
Brighton have held talks with Graham Potter about a possible return to the club but are determined not to rush into an appointment after missing out on Ipswich’s Kieran McKenna.
Graham Potter has been unemployed since being fired from Chelsea last year
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak has described City Football Group as a “financial and economic machine” after recording revenue of £877.1 million in the year ending June 30, 2023, despite a loss earlier tax bill of £126.9 million.
FIFA’s decision to move its legal department to Miami will cause “major disruption”, with almost two-thirds of employees not moving to the US, according to officials at the world football governing body.
THE SUN
Harry Kane’s trophy hunger would have ended three years ago if José Mourinho hadn’t been sacked as Spurs manager, according to the Special One himself.
Marcus Rashford will be sentenced in September after admitting a speeding offense on the M60 shortly after wrecking one of his other Rolls Royce cars outside Manchester United’s Carrington training ground.
John McEnroe has asked tennis bosses to sort out “joke” schedules as injured Novak Djokovic faces Wimbledon absence.
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Sky Sports Tennis’ Jonathan Overend has the latest on Novak Djokovic’s injury and his chances of playing at Wimbledon
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will have to pay Erik ten Hag greater compensation if they sack him after their FA Cup triumph.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak says other clubs poaching their staff shows that the Premier League champions are the leaders of world football.
Arsenal and Brazil centre-back Gabriel said it is “his dream” to join Brazilian side Corinthians, a club he has supported since he was a child.
THE STANDARD
Chelsea have made Crystal Palace and France Under-21 winger Michael Olise one of their top summer transfer targets, with the Blues ready to rival Manchester United to sign the £60million-rated player.
THE ATHLETIC
Dominic Solanke’s contract with Bournemouth includes a £65 million ($83 million) release clause that can only be activated by certain clubs.
BRAND
Manchester United have made a €60m (£51m) bid for 18-year-old Lille defender Leny Yoro but face a fight over the French teenager’s signature from Real Madrid.
DAILY RECORD
Scotland and Southampton striker Che Adams is set to make a big-money move to Wolves.
Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon looks set to face the pain of missing out on Scotland’s Euro 2024 squad.
