Top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers.
Tottenham and Romero: The father of Spurs captain Cristian Romero has addressed talk of a release clause in his son’s contract, telling Cadena 3 that any exit would command a fee in the region of $50–70m (£37.8m–£53m), saying the English club will not let him leave for nothing (Daily Mail).
Liverpool emergency meeting: Liverpool players held an urgent dressing-room meeting after Saturday’s 4-0 FA Cup defeat to Manchester City as pressure mounts on manager Arne Slot, according to The Sun.
Manchester United transfer plans: Manchester United are reportedly prepared to move on as many as eight squad members to free up funds for a potential summer swoop for Elliot Anderson, the Daily Mirror reports.
De Zerbi talks: Roberto De Zerbi revealed he had conversations with Manchester United before accepting the managerial role at Tottenham Hotspur, according to talkSPORT.
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Gabriel Martinelli update: Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli is not expected to face further FA punishment after he pushed referee Sam Barrott during Arsenal’s FA Cup loss to Southampton, The Athletic reports.
Sponsorship concerns: The Guardian says nine Premier League clubs have yet to secure front-of-shirt commercial deals for next season and 12 have not signed contracts, raising the prospect some teams could start the campaign without a shirt sponsor.
Luka Vuskovic link to Spurs: Hamburg loanee Luka Vuskovic, who has scored five goals in 25 Bundesliga appearances, has hinted he could return to Tottenham next season, per the Evening Standard.
FA Cup kit issue: Southampton must seek special approval from the Football Association to wear a yellow commemorative shirt in this season’s FA Cup semi-final because the jersey does not meet standard tournament kit regulations, The Athletic reports.
Rangers and Danilo: Rangers face uncertainty over Danilo’s future after NEC Nijmegen indicated they are delaying a decision on converting his loan into a permanent transfer, according to the Daily Record.
Rugby injury blow: England forwards Luke Cowan-Dickie and Bevan Rodd are expected to be ruled out for the remainder of the season and are doubts for the summer Tests after picking up injuries in Harlequins’ match on Saturday, The Times reports.