Top stories and transfer rumors reported in Thursday's papers…
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Manchester United are continuing their pursuit of Burnley midfielder Sander Berge this summer, with the Red Devils set to sign the Norwegian for £100,000-a-week.
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Amidst speculation over a move to Manchester United, check out all of Sander Berge's goals and assists in the Premier League for Sheffield United and Burnley.
The Times
Enzo Fernandes is expected to be appointed as one of Chelsea's vice-captains despite angering team-mates by posting a video of him singing a racist and homophobic song about French footballers.
Olympic taekwondo champion Jade Jones refused to take a drugs test and avoided a ban after authorities agreed she was not responsible.
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Angers Postecoglou has insisted he can “see growth” as Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour “goes smoothly”.
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Michael Bridge has added Dominic Solanke to his list of attacking options for Tottenham and believes the striker fits the profile of Ange Postecoglou.
Valencia appear to have rejected an offer for Javi Guerra to join Atletico Madrid.
Crystal Palace are prepared to sanction a move for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone if a suitable offer comes in after the striker was asked to leave Selhurst Park.
Lewis Grabban and Wes Morgan have returned to Nottingham Forest to take up roles in the academy.
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Coca-Cola is being accused of overusing bottles and cups at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite organizers promising the greenest Games in history.
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Hooligans linked to far-right violence across Britain have found themselves banned from attending football matches.
Daily Mail
The government has urged sports clubs across the country to call for an end to the riots that have rocked the country and to send a message encouraging community cohesion.
Telegraph
Crystal Palace are tracking Chelsea's Trevor Chalobah in a £25m deal to replace Marc Guehi.
The changing of guard at Lord's is set to continue even after Guy Lavender steps down as MCC CEO this year.
West Ham are monitoring Kieran Trippier as they ramp up their search for a right-back ahead of the Premier League season starting next week.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp has attracted interest from all three clubs that were promoted to the Premier League last season – Leicester City, Wexwich Town and Southampton.
Independent
Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain believes there are few better options for the vacant England white-ball coaching job than “serial winner” Andy Flower, but he has doubts about whether he can get the job.
Tennis player Sebastian Korda says he achieved one of the biggest goals of his career by winning the Washington Open title, following in the footsteps of his father Petr, who won the tournament 32 years ago.
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Rangers have reportedly approached Chelsea FC about signing Leo Castledine.
Daily Record
Hannibal Mejbri has been linked with Rangers and Celtic, but he could only leave Manchester United this summer unless a permanent offer is made for the midfielder.
James McCarthy is no longer listed as a Celtic player on the club's official website, with his basketball career sinking further into obscurity.
