The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
TRANSFERS
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has verbally agreed to a new five-year contract with Manchester United – The Sun.
Marcus Rashford is one of five players expected to leave Barcelona this summer, with a return to Manchester United on the cards – The Mirror.
Chelsea plan to hijack both Manchester clubs in the race for £100m Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson – The i.
Fenerbahce are considering signing Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr to replace former Manchester United midfielder Fred – Daily Express.
Liverpool have identified France international Randal Kolo Muani as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah, but face competition from Juventus for the Paris St-Germain forward – Gazzetta dello Sport.
PREMIER LEAGUE
Pep Guardiola has hit back at the “stupid” criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations after beating Arsenal – The Sun.
Eddie Howe will discuss Newcastle’s declining form with the club’s Saudi Arabian majority owners when a high-powered contingent from Riyadh flies into the north for a scheduled board meeting next week – The Guardian.
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SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic loanee Marcelo Saracchi is reportedly attracting transfer interest as his spell in Glasgow nears its end – Scottish Sun.
Celtic star Arne Engels is reportedly being targeted by Italian giants three months after the Hoops rejected a huge £25m bid for the record signing – Scottish Sun.
Gareth McAuley has urged Rangers to make a move for Northern Ireland goalkeeper Pierce Charles – Daily Record.