The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season begins – The Independent
Arsenal’s move for Alvarez is due to PSG forward Bradley Barcola being unavailable for transfer – The Mirror
Julian Alvarez’s stunning strike sent Argentina on their way to the semi-finals
Manchester United are set to formally announce the signing of Cristian Orozco once his transfer is completed next week, while they are also closing in on finalising moves for Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow – Daily Express
United could be in line for a second lucrative sell-on windfall from Alejandro Garnacho’s potential Chelsea departure, following Mason Greenwood’s possible switch to Fenerbahce – The Mirror
WORLD CUP
Thomas Tuchel has promised to go easy on his battered England players as they attempt to shake off illness and injuries in time for Wednesday’s World Cup semi-final against Argentina – Daily Telegraph
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Despite beating Norway to reach the World Cup semi-final, England manager Thomas Tuchel said they need to improve if they are to progress any further
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of officiating the World Cup final – Daily Express
The controversial decision to waive a ban for the USA striker Folarin Balogun was taken solely by the chairman of FIFA’s disciplinary committee without any of the 17 other members asked to be involved in the case – The Times
Police in Atlanta have been made aware of the historical context of England’s World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the authorities preparing for a complex operation mindful that there will be limited segregation inside the 75,000-seat stadium – The Times
Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup, with Patrick Vieira a contender to replace him – L’Equipe
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Hayley McQueen brings you reaction to England’s win over Norway which sets up a World Cup semi-final against Argentina
Switzerland star Granit Xhaka branded Breel Embolo’s red card as a “painful” decision from the referee – Daily Mail
EFL
Southampton have offered a permanent job to Spygate intern Will Salt – The Sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic boss Martin O’Neill admits he could lose his players this summer – and is braced for interest in a fourth key man – Scottish Sun
And O’Neill will hold talks with Callum McGregor to find out if the Celtic skipper wants to stay at the club – Scottish Sun
Derek McInnes admits Rangers will need to ship players on as he bids to build a team of title winners – Scottish Sun
WORLD FOOTBALL
Manchester City’s former Spanish boss Pep Guardiola is on the shortlist to become the new Italy manager after Paulo Maldini was appointed as the country’s technical head – Gazzetta dello Sport
Kurt Zouma has completed a shock transfer to Palm City FC in the United Arab Emirates – The Sun
Cricket
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ECB CEO Richard Gould says the decision that meant Brendon McCullum would leave his role as England Test coach was based on results but insists McCullum has created some ‘amazing’ memories.
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England’s Test coach with immediate effect and Andy Flower is the leading candidate to replace him – The Times
