Top Football Stories and Transfer Rumours from Monday’s Newspapers
In the world of football, the transfer rumors are swirling as clubs prepare for the upcoming summer window. Here are the top stories and transfer rumors from Monday’s newspapers:
Starting with the DAILY EXPRESS, Tottenham’s plans to sign Arda Guler have been dashed as the midfielder looks set to stay at Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Liverpool’s target Johan Bakayoko has caught the eye of Premier League rivals Brentford. Tottenham has also been told they must pay £35m for Alessandro Buongiorno by Torino if they want to pursue him in the summer.
Moving on to the DAILY MAIL, Everton manager Sean Dyche has likened his job to “juggling sand” due to the constant negative noise surrounding the club. In other news, Mo Salah’s clash with Jurgen Klopp over a touchline handshake snub has raised questions about the Egyptian’s future at Liverpool.
Over at THE SUN, Blackburn’s top scorer Sammie Szmodics is attracting interest from Brentford and Luton, with the club valuing him at up to £20m. Crystal Palace is set to undergo a £150m facelift at Selhurst Park, while Preston is a takeover target for a mystery Miami-based group. Tottenham’s defending was criticized by manager Ange Postecoglou following their loss to Arsenal in the north London derby.
In the DAILY MIRROR, Manchester United have been warned that failure to qualify for the Champions League could impact their summer transfer plans. Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag expressed frustration after his team threw away a late lead against Burnley. Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted to doubts creeping in during the north London derby against Tottenham.
Lastly, in THE GUARDIAN, Pep Guardiola has warned Manchester City that they cannot afford to drop any points if they want to secure a historic fourth successive Premier League title.
With the summer transfer window approaching, these stories and rumors are sure to keep football fans on the edge of their seats as they eagerly await the next big moves in the world of football.