The top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE TELEGRAPH
Manchester United will not choose Erik ten Hag’s successor based on his trophy record alone, increasing the chances that Gareth Southgate will emerge as favorite for the job – should the club decide to offload the Dutchman.
At least two Premier League clubs have inquired about signing Mason Greenwood, but the controversial Manchester United striker remains more likely to move abroad if he is sold this summer.
Newcastle United have reduced their shortlist for a new sporting director to two names, with Crystal Palace’s Dougie Freedman competing with German Johannes Spors.
Ajax are trying to overtake some of Europe’s biggest clubs, including Manchester United, by continuing their interest in Graham Potter.
THE GUARD
Sir Jim Ratcliffe cited email traffic statistics to Manchester United staff as the basis for a ban on working from home and urged them to look for “alternative employment” if they were unwilling to come to the club’s premises get.
Saracens intend to continue their team-building social outings. Mark McCall stressed that the recent trip to Mallorca was “really enjoyable” despite Billy Vunipola’s arrest.
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Football finance expert Kieran Maguire explains on the Transfer Talk podcast why June 30 has effectively become an additional deadline for clubs this summer due to profit and sustainability rules.
DAILY MAIL
Emergency services rushed to the aid of a Premier League footballer diagnosed with an addiction to nitrous oxide – amid desperate concerns for his welfare.
Thomas Tuchel has hinted that he wants to return to the Premier League and there is speculation linking him with the Manchester United job.
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Football journalist and presenter Henry Winter and The Times’ Martin Hardy discuss Thomas Tuchel’s decision to substitute Harry Kane as Bayern Munich were beaten by Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final.
Championship clubs have increased the amount they can lose by £2.5m over three years.
A napkin that secured Lionel Messi’s youth move to Barcelona is now up for sale and you can take part in the auction for one of football’s most important artefacts if you have £300,000 to spare.
Hakim Ziyech is expected to stay at Galatasaray permanently after a successful loan move to the Turkish club from Chelsea.
Celtic have added Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly – who started his career with Rangers – to their list of summer transfer targets.
THE SUN
The atmosphere at Manchester United’s training ground has become “toxic” following criticism from Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Partner Ratcliffe recently sent a memo to all employees expressing his disappointment after a tour of the facilities.
Armando Broja could be the first Chelsea star to come through the exit door this summer – with Champions League finalists Borussia Dortmund hoping to snap up the striker.
Unai Emery will take a gamble on signing Emi Martinez for Aston Villa’s biggest European game in 42 years.
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Aston Villa coach Unai Emery says the Europa Conference League semi-final second leg against Olympiakos is the biggest challenge of the season so far.
THE MIRROR
Martin O’Neill is reportedly close to ending his five-year exile from management by becoming Rapid Bucharest’s new head coach.
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva wants his future resolved by the end of Euro 2024 this summer.
THE SPORTY
Marco Reus in preliminary talks with MLS club St. Louis City before leaving Borussia Dortmund.
THE TIMES
Tottenham Hotspur are poised to support Ange Postecoglou with new signings in three priority positions this summer and could let up to seven players leave as the club looks to put together a squad that can play the manager’s style of football next season.
If Chelsea qualify for Europe next season, it will likely be an uphill battle to comply with Uefa’s financial rules.
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