Top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s papers…
premier league
Barcelona are considering an approach for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie but recognize it would be a difficult deal to pull off. daily mail
Arsenal are “preparing plans” to renovate the Emirates Stadium, with CEO Richard Garlick leading the talks, according to co-chairman Josh Kroenke. independence
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Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard joins Sky Sports’ David Craig to discuss the ‘dreams’ and mindset of his squad for Saturday’s Champions League final against PSG.
EFL
Wolves continue discussions with former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier as they plan an ambitious return to the Premier League. daily mail
world soccer
Barcelona are in talks to sign Julian Alvarez from Atletico Madrid. athletic
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Take a look at the stats to see why Barcelona signed Anthony Gordon in a €80m transfer offer.
U.S. men’s national team coach Mauricio Pochettino discussed hiring a coach for next season with Serie A Milan. guardian
Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide is set to board a flight back to Europe to take over as Lille manager next season. sun
The Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has appealed the sanction imposed on U17 player Eduardo Conceicao after he was banned for four months for imitating monkey gestures in protest against racist abuse. athletic
world cup
FIFA has faced legal action from three US states over claims it raised World Cup ticket prices by restricting supply and switching categories. sun
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Roman Kemp was put through his paces during an adaptation session in the Premier League tonight on Friday. This feature highlights how the extreme heat expected at this summer’s World Cup will affect players.
scottish football
Martin O’Neill’s meeting with Celtic boss Dermot Desmond has been postponed to next week. scottish sun
Liel Abada has returned to Glasgow just two years after swapping Scotland for the US. scottish sun
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has called referee John Beaton’s treatment of the penalty call at Fir Park “disgusting”. scottish sun
