The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
MANCHESTER UNITED
Manchester United could be involved in a summer deal that would see Joshua Zirkzee move to Atalanta in a swap deal for midfielder Ederson – The Mirror
Borussia Dortmund are weighing up a third move for Jadon Sancho as his time at Manchester United draws to an end – The Telegraph
Manchester United are ready to sell Manuel Ugarte this summer as they plan to buy two new midfielders – The Sun
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PREMIER LEAGUE
Katie Price’s husband Lee Andrews has claimed he’s bidding to buy a majority stake in Chelsea – The Sun
Borussia Dortmund closed the door on a potential Newcastle escape route for Nick Woltemade – The Sun
Manchester City have joined the race with Bundesliga and Premier League clubs for German 16-year-old Kennet Eichhorn – Fabrizio Romano
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers striker Ryan Naderi is awaiting scan results on an injury that could confirm his season is over – Daily Record
Celtic are facing more injury misery after yet another player was sent for a scan after Colby Donovan suffered a knock in the 2-1 win at Dundee – The Scottish Sun
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Luis Diaz said he made the right decision to join Bayern Munich from Liverpool last summer – ESPN
Benfica boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a move for former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst – Het Parool
WORLD CUP
Luis Suarez said he is open to a return to the Uruguay national team at the age of 39 despite retiring from international duty in 2024, insisting he would never turn his back on his country – ESPN
CRICKET
Marylebone Cricket Club is facing criticism from portions of its membership over an exhibition of Syrian paintings in the Lord’s Pavilion – The Telegraph