The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
TRANSFERS
Barcelona are leading the race to sign Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva on a free transfer this summer – Sun.
Everton are montoring former defender John Stones, who looks set to leave Manchester City as a free agent this summer – talkSport.
Arsenal are monitoring Bayer Leverkusen’s teenage striker Christian Kofane – Sky in Germany.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester City have formally asked Pep Guardiola whether he plans to see out his contract – talkSport.
Alexander Isak could return to the Liverpool bench for Saturday’s FA Cup quarter-final against Manchester City after more than three months out injured – Times.
Chelsea players have been left unimpressed by Enzo Fernandez’s leadership during the club’s dramatic slump in form after he made comments about his future – Telegraph.
Roman Abramovich’s plan to spend Chelsea sale proceeds on war victims beyond Ukraine is seeking registration as a charity in defiance of Sir Keir Starmer – Telegraph.
WORLD FOOTBALL
Former QPR owner Tony Fernandes has joined KSI in buying a stake of Dagenham & Redbridge – talkSport.
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Newcastle’s head of football strategy Jack Ross is one of the names the Scottish Football Association has shortlisted to become their new chief football officer – Daily Record.
