Top Stories and Transfer Rumours from Saturday’s Newspapers: Ajax’s Manager Hunt, Red Bull’s Future with Adrian Newey, and More!

Ajax’s search for a new manager has taken an interesting turn as former boss Erik ten Hag is reportedly at the top of their shortlist, according to the Daily Mail. Alongside ten Hag, Graham Potter and Francesco Farioli are also being considered for the vacant role at the Dutch club.

In other news, Adrian Newey is set to discuss his future with Red Bull amid reports of his desire to leave the team, as reported by The Guardian. Meanwhile, The Sun suggests that Sir Jim Ratcliffe is leaning towards keeping Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been seeking advice from former manager Arsene Wenger in a bid to end the Gunners’ title drought, as per The Sun. Additionally, Arteta has laughed off the Premier League supercomputer’s prediction of Arsenal’s title chances being just 26.6 per cent.

The Telegraph reports that Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton have been given a lifeline to play in the Ryder Cup, despite claims of a loophole. Meanwhile, Mauricio Pochettino is unsure about his future at Chelsea as communication with the club’s owners has gone cold.

In the world of cricket, counties have been given two weeks to accept proposals from the England and Wales Cricket Board that could provide much-needed financial support.

On the football front, Arsenal is in talks with Gabriel Magalhaes over a new contract, while Fulham’s Tosin Adarabioyo has informed the club of his intention to leave in the summer, as reported by the Evening Standard. Rangers captain James Tavernier is keen to finish his career at Ibrox, but the club could accept a bid from Al-Ettifaq in the summer.