The latest transfer headlines and Sunday newspaper rumours.
Premier League
Cristian Romero is reportedly open to a summer move to Arsenal, but Tottenham are standing firm and insist the centre-back will not cross the north London divide, according to the Sunday Mirror. Other top-flight items include Everton and Crystal Palace holding talks over a possible swap involving Dwight McNeil and Brennan Johnson, as reported by the Mail on Sunday.
Barcelona are said to be confident of striking a compromise with Manchester City over Rodri, preparing a revised offer for the midfielder who is valued at around £68m, per the Mail on Sunday. Meanwhile, Arsenal are re-emerging as suitors for Juventus winger Kenan Yildiz after their ambitious attempt to lure Vinicius Junior failed, the Sunday Mirror adds.
In Manchester City news, new head coach Enzo Maresca intends to appoint his captain directly rather than leave the decision to a player vote, and he plans to introduce more English influence into the dressing-room leadership, reports the Mail on Sunday.
Non-League
Former Premier League striker Andy Carroll was shown a straight red card in Dagenham & Redbridge’s opening game of the season following an off-the-ball incident, according to The Sun.
Broadcast note
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Scottish Football
Rangers have reportedly made an improved offer for PSV Eindhoven winger Couhaib Driouech, the Scottish Sun reports. In other Scottish coverage, Greg Taylor is said to be open to a surprise return to Celtic this summer, just a year after departing for PAOK, according to the Scottish Sun.
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