Top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
premier league
Manchester United have conceded defeat to fierce rivals City in the race to sign Elliott Anderson. daily mirror
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Gary Neville discusses why Manchester United should target Nottingham Forest’s Elliott Anderson.
Enzo Fernandes wants to leave Chelsea but someone will need to come up with £120m to stop his escape. sun
Fulham have offered to make Marco Silva the third-highest-paid manager in the Premier League in a huge contract. sun
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Marco Silva may not be thinking too much about his future as Fulham manager despite his links with the Benfica manager. But he said this summer is going to be huge in terms of recruitment.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson is said to be moving closer to his next destination after reaching a verbal agreement with Tottenham. daily express
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Mohamed Salah and Andy Robertson bid an emotional farewell to Liverpool after their final game at Anfield, thanking their fans and team-mates for their unforgettable memories and success with the club over the years.
Arsenal will demand up to £20m for striker Gabriel Jesus this summer. athletic
Arsenal have confirmed the route for their Premier League (and potentially Champions League) trophy parade, with at least half a million supporters expected to descend on north London for the festivities. standard
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The best moments from Arsenal’s celebrations as they lifted the Premier League trophy for the first time in 22 years
Jimmy Comer, the father of Killing Eve star Jodie Comer, has been given a tough send-off by Everton after working as the club’s masseuse for 29 years. daily mail
world soccer
Maurizio Sarri has resigned as Lazio manager for the second time. sun
Vinicius Junior has said he wants to continue playing for Real Madrid “for life”, but added that neither he nor the club are “in a hurry” to sign a new deal, with his current deal expiring in 2027. athletic
NWSL team San Diego Wave has hired Leeds United chief business officer Morrie Eisenberg as its new CEO. athletic
UEFA has yet to take action against the integration of clubs from Ukraine’s illegally occupied territory into the Russian football system, despite calls from the Ukrainian Football Association (UAF) last year. guardian
world cup
England could play in front of more than 50,000 empty seats for their first warm-up game ahead of the World Cup. whole body
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James Maddison reflects on England’s World Cup squad and Thomas Tuchel’s omission of a big playmaker ahead of the tournament.
Three Costa Rica players have been suspended for disciplinary reasons ahead of their pre-World Cup friendly against England. Daily Star
The Prince of Wales visited Thomas Tuchel’s England backroom staff ahead of the World Cup and assured them they would “rise to the occasion” at the tournament. whole body
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Sky Sports analyzes Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for this summer’s World Cup.
A non-profit organization that supports people with serious spinal injuries was forced to cancel its draw for two World Cup tickets after receiving a cease-and-desist letter from a law firm representing FIFA, soccer’s global governing body. athletic
The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey have launched an investigation into FIFA’s ticketing practices around the 2026 World Cup, focusing specifically on games scheduled to be played at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. guardian
scottish football
In-demand Oscar Falenius has left open the possibility of a move to Rangers as the Djurgården winger considers his options. daily record
Hearts have targeted French striker Amadou Ba-Sy as they look to fill the void left by Lawrence Shankland’s move to Rangers. scottish sun
