The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Barcelona are trying to sign Manchester United teenage sensation JJ Gabriel – The Sun.
Crystal Palace are ready to listen to summer offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta if they cannot agree a new deal for the striker – The Sun.
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EFL
Brentford are keeping a close watch on Coventry City ace Bobby Thomas – The Sun.
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European football
Barcelona have refused to rule out a move for free agent Marc Guehi next summer – The Sun.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s tough start to life at Real Madrid continued after the defender was forced off with an ankle injury against Athletic Club on Wednesday – The Sun.
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Scottish football
Olympiakos have been linked with a move for Dundee United target Galymazhan Kenzhebek – Daily Record.
Scotland fans can head to nightclubs to watch World Cup games, we can reveal – The Scottish Sun.
Cricket
The owners of Hundred franchise Welsh Fire have emerged as serious candidates to buy Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru – The Telegraph.
F1
F1’s Godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will spoil Lando Norris’s dreams, acclaiming the Dutchman as the best driver the sport has ever known – Daily Mail.
Rugby Union
The Rugby Football League (RFL) is considering an offer from an Australian promoter to play a hybrid rugby match against England’s national rugby union team – The i Paper.
Athletics
World Athletics has scrapped plans to introduce a takeoff zone for the long jump rather than the traditional board because of widespread hostility from athletes – The Guardian.