The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
Liverpool, Newcastle and Everton are targeting forward Jarrod Bowen even if West Ham avoid relegation – Daily Mail.
Manchester United are considering a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who could be available for around £40m – Manchester Evening News.
Manchester United are expected to be busy in the transfer window as they target at least five signings, including three central midfielders, a left-back and a striker – The Sun.
Liverpool are interested in Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, with the France international valued around £43m (€50m) – L’Equipe.
Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as the club’s new head coach – The Athletic.
Xabi Alonso has emerged as the front-runner for the Chelsea job in a move that indicates the club are willing to cede more power to the manager over recruitment – The i.
Xabi Alonso feels his football can fit the Chelsea squad – The Independent.
Chelsea have stepped up their search for a new manager after meeting Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola – The Sun.
Oliver Glasner and Filipe Luís are among the head coaches Chelsea are checking on as they search for a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior – The Telegraph.
Spygate, VAR and world football
Middlesbrough believe their season will not end even if they lose their Championship play-off semi-final against Southampton as they push for the harshest sporting sanction against their opponents for spying, which includes them being potentially kicked out of the play-offs – The Times.
Forensic analysis of mobile phones, computers and bank statements could hold the key to learning whether Southampton are guilty of systemic spying on rival teams – Daily Mail.
The Premier League is to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO) – The Guardian.
Numerous Football Associations have been hit by increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for their players’ family and friends, with teams competing at the tournament affected by FIFA’s dynamic pricing model – The Guardian.
Real Madrid will likely need to sell players before bringing in any new signings, with Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos among those they could look to offload – The Athletic.
Golf
The PGA Tour has sought to ease the concerns of Rory McIlroy and his fellow Europeans with assurances that it will continue to give financial backing to the DP World Tour – The Telegraph.
Cricket
Cricket counties will face automatic points deductions for making repeated losses under strict new financial rules that will be introduced next season – The Guardian.
