England striker Ivan Toney's asking price slashed to less than £50m by Brentford - Paper Talk (2024)

The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

THE SUN

Brentford are ready to slash their asking price for Ivan Toney to less than £50m due to a lack of interest.

Manchester United want at least £40m before they even consider selling Scott McTominay.

Manchester United have reportedly agreed personal terms with top target Manuel Ugarte.

THE MIRROR

Chelsea will land a huge windfall of around £1m if Graham Potter succeeds Gareth Southgate as England manager - after the former Blues coach became one of the frontrunners for the job.

AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is pushing for a return to international football after rediscovering his form in Serie A.

Arsenal have shelved interest in Marc Guehi with Crystal Palace demanding more than £70m for the England defender.

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Jarrad Branthwaite has insisted his full focus is on Everton having seen the Toffees reject two bids from Manchester United for him.

Arsenal target Johan Bakayoko has issued a come-and-get-me plea as he eyes an exit from PSV Eindhoven.

Rhys Williams, a Liverpool player once hailed as 'exceptional' by former boss Jurgen Klopp, has been left out of first-team training by new coach Arne Slot.

Leny Yoro will be able to keep his favoured No 15 shirt upon moving from Lille to Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL

Former Newcastle chief Amanda Staveley is said to be interested in investing in Tottenham, according to reports.

Man City have announced their first signing of the summer after completing a deal for Brazilian star Savinho who has joined the reigning Premier League champions on a five-year deal.

Chelsea will reportedly reward Cole Palmer for his startling debut campaign with 'incremental wage rises' in a bid to keep him at the club for the next decade.

Enzo Fernandez could face a ban of up to 12 matches for taking part in a racist and transphobic chant while on duty for Argentina, according to a top sports lawyer.

Lamine Yamal's agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly requested an immediate pay increase for the teenager from Barcelona.

DAILY STAR

Future Premier League midfielder Cavan Sullivan became the youngest-ever player in MLS history - breaking former wonderkid Freddy Adu's record.

DAILY EXPRESS

Trent Alexander-Arnold has reportedly laid down the gauntlet to Liverpool and is increasingly likely to give Arne Slot a year to convince him to stay at Anfield, or link up with England pal Jude Bellingham at Real Madrid.

Chelsea have reportedly approached RC Lens with a view to signing Elye Wahi this summer.

Former Arsenal forward Nicolas Pepe has revealed that he considered retiring following his torrid spell in north London.

Liverpool will have the chance to sign Adrien Rabiot from under the noses of rivals Manchester United.

THE TIMES

Rory McIlroy said his ambition was merely to make the cut after a terrible start to the Open Championship at a wet and windy Royal Troon.

Two-thirds of the Russian athletes set to compete as neutrals at the Paris Olympics have violated eligibility rules by expressing support for the invasion of Ukraine or by their links to the military, according to a new report by a human rights group.

Plans to open a tennis and sports centre to build a lasting legacy for Sir Andy Murray have taken a big step forward thanks to a new funding commitment.

THE ATHLETIC

Liverpool have suspended members ticket sales until further notice after falling victim to a cyber attack.

Barcelona prospect Guille Fernandez has signed a new contract with the club.

Paulo Iago is set to join Sporting CP and leave Real Madrid following 10 years at the academy.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea will reward Cole Palmer for his superb form and are confident the England international will be at the club for the next 10 years.

Chelsea's first black player Paul Canoville has offered to help mend the fall-out caused by the video released by Enzo Fernandez that included racist and hom*ophobic slurs.

Tottenham Hotspur are confident they will not lose head coach Ange Postecoglou to England, despite the Australian being tracked by the Football Association.

Graham Potter has said he is "ready and really excited" to make his return to management after more than a year out of the game since his sacking by Chelsea.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham hope to sign the former Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante from Al-Ittihad - negotiations between the two parties are ongoing and there is a willingness to get a deal done on both sides.

Arsenal remain in talks with Bologna over a move for Riccardo Calafiori but have yet to come to an agreement on the fee for the Italy defender.

EVENING STANDARD

Fulham are pushing to sign midfielder Andre from Brazilian side Fluminense as a replacement for Joao Palhinha.

DAILY RECORD

James Tavernier has reportedly agreed to Trabzonspor's offer of an initial two-year deal with the option of a further season - but it's claimed Rangers are holding out for more cash.

Lawrence Shankland has backed Steve Clarke to lead Scotland out of their Euros gloom and get back on track for next year's World Cup qualifiers.

Tyrese Campbell is reportedly a live transfer option for Rangers again - four and a half years after snubbing them and rivals Celtic.

SCOTTISH SUN

Tommy Conway has been banished from first team training at Bristol City after expressing a desire to leave the club.