The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Manchester City are working to complete the signing of Leicester City winger Jeremy Monga, with a proposed deal in the region of £10m. Arsenal deemed the price tag too high and withdrew – The Athletic
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes this summer – The Sun
Manchester United could target Aurelian Tchouameni, Alex Scott, Tyler Adams or Felix Nmecha this summer after missing out on Mateus Fernandes. Adam Wharton and Carlos Baleba have not featured in their discussions – Daily Mail
Oliver Glasner is set to become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League once his move to Nottingham Forest is finalised, with the club set to pay the ex-Crystal Palace boss £13m-per-year – The Sun
Former Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner celebrates with the UEFA Europa Conference League trophy
Arsenal hold tentative interest in Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa but he is valued at £60m, which is more than they want to pay – The Telegraph
Arsenal believe they can sign Konsa for £35m – Daily Mail
Andre Onana has reached an agreement to rejoin Trabzonspor on loan with no option to buy included in the deal – Fabrizio Romano
Aston Villa has taken its fight to register 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), after FIFA blocked his permission to play – The Independent
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is not expected to sign a new deal to remain at the club beyond 2027 – BBC
England
England have delayed their journey to Mexico City over spying concerns ahead of their last-16 tie against Mexico – Daily Mail
England are hoping to have defender Jarell Quansah fit to face Mexico after missing the game against DR Congo with an ankle injury – The Sun
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Sky Sports News’ Geraint Hughes explains what England will experience at altitude ahead of their World Cup clash with Mexico.
World Cup
Cristian Romero is expected to be available for Argentina’s last-32 clash against Cape Verde in the World Cup – ESPN
The Netherlands World Cup camp were left frustrated with Arsenal for playing Jurrien Timber in the Champions League final – The Sun
