The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate wants his future ironed out before the World Cup and it looks increasingly likely he will remain at Anfield – The Mirror
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Ex-Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has emerged as a contender to potentially replace Jose Mourinho at Benfica if the former Chelsea boss leaves – The Sun
FA CUP
Southampton require special permission from the Football Association to wear their yellow commemorative shirt for this season’s FA Cup semi-final, as the jersey does not meet the tournament’s kit rules – The Athletic
Gabriel Martinelli is not expected to face further disciplinary action from the Football Association after pushing referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal’s FA Cup defeat to Southampton – The Athletic
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Motherwell boss Jens Berthel Askou has insisted he’s planning for the future at the club – The Scottish Sun
DARTS
Darts world No 1 Luke Littler has signed a deal with boohooMAN for a third consecutive year in a million-pound agreement – Daily Mail
RUGBY UNION
Courtney Lawes is poised for a dramatic return to the Prem that would make him available for selection for England – The Telegraph
CYCLING
Tadej Pogacar is among the riders being investigated for running a red light at a railway crossing during the Tour de Flanders on Sunday – The Guardian
