The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Premier League transfers
Manchester United would be the most likely destination for West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes if he were to stay in England – Guardian
Manchester United could look to sign Jarrod Bowen to replace Marcus Rashford, who is expected to depart on a permanent basis – Express
Manchester United are expected to resume talks with Atalanta for midfielder Ederson. – Daily Mail
Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Bournemouth’s French forward Eli Junior Kroupi. – Daily Mail
Harry Wilson is among the players on Aston Villa manager Unai Emery‘s summer shopping list after being given a £100m transfer budget following the club’s Europa League triumph. – Mirror
Brighton are in talks to sign Olympiacos right-back Costinha for about £11m. – The Athletic
Newcastle are eyeing a move for Porto’s Matias Fernandez-Pardo if England forward Anthony Gordon leaves the club this summer. – Daily Mail
Newcastle have no intention of selling Nick Woltemade this summer. – Express
England World Cup
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Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett explains why Thomas Tuchel has left Harry Maguire out of his England World Cup squad.
Adam Wharton is set to miss out on a World Cup spot with Jordan Henderson likely to be named. – Telegraph
Harry Maguire‘s mum took to social media to express her disgust at her son’s omission from England‘s World Cup squad. – The Sun
Scotland
Rangers, Celtic and Cardiff City have all made enquiries about Motherwell‘s Elliott Watt. – Scottish Sun
Celtic are set to miss out on Issa Doumbia, who is closing in on a move to Sporting. – Scottish Sun
Boxing
Former Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic announced on social media he will be fighting Tyson Fury on August 1 – The Sun
