The top stories and transfer rumors from the Friday newspapers…
THE EVENING STANDARD
The Canadian national team has contacted former Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to lead the national team into the 2026 World Cup. Former Leeds coach Jesse Marsch is also of interest.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are keeping an eye on the situation with Bruno Guimaraes at Newcastle United ahead of the summer but have not expressed any formal interest.
Cole Palmer returned to Cobham on Thursday after his absence in the midweek capitulation to Arsenal underlined how important he is to Chelsea.
Michail Antonio criticized Roy Keane’s “dinosaur mentality” after the Manchester United legend criticized players who hosted podcasts.
Manchester United have stepped up work on their stadium plans – and released more information about what a renovated Old Trafford would look like.
Young Manchester United fans can attend the FA Cup final for just £5.
THE GUARD
Top football agent Saif Alrubie has accused a former Chelsea manager of repeatedly lying about a transfer fee to avoid paying the Premier League club a commission, Southwark Crown Court has heard.
Ajax are interested in appointing Graham Potter as the former Chelsea manager plans to return to coaching after more than a year out.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Roman Abramovich, the former Chelsea owner, was described in court as a “close ally of Vladimir Putin” by football agent Saif Alrubie.
Premier League clubs that qualify for Europe face unprecedented match chaos next season and could even be forced to field their children in the Carabao Cup.
THE TIMES
Manchester United staff are dismayed at the decision by Ineos, the club’s new co-owners, to ax traditional FA Cup final perks.
THE SUN
MPs calling for a U-turn in the FA Cup replay dispute could risk England being banned by FIFA.
John Terry revealed he once blocked the departure of a Chelsea flight due to a heated argument with Andre Villas-Boas over first class seats.
Dutch legend Ronald De Boer reckons this summer could be the right time for Virgil van Dijk to leave Liverpool.
SCOTTISH SUN
Daizen Maeda could make a surprise return to the Celtic team in the coming weeks.
Brendan Rodgers is considered one of the contenders to become West Ham’s next manager.
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