Paper Talk: Monday's football transfer rumours and gossip from the back pages

THE DAILY MAIL

• The Premier League are nearing an announcement on the Saudi-led takeover of Newcastle with the expectation it will be approved.
• Everton have asked about Real Valladolid defender Mohammed Salisu.
• Manchester City are close to agreeing terms with Bulgarian side Slavia Sofia for talented teenager Filip Krastev.
• Brazilian legend Ronaldo has offered Alexis Sanchez the chance to return to Spanish football with Real Valladolid and end his Manchester United and Inter Milan nightmare.
• Former Celtic winger Jonny Hayes has agreed to return to Aberdeen despite late interest from Championship side Reading.

THE SUN

• Matteo Guendouzi faces a retrospective three-match ban after throttling Brighton striker Neal Maupay.

THE DAILY STAR

• Arsenal may have been given hope in their reported pursuit of Adil Aouchiche with it claimed the 17-year-old is leaving PSG.

THE DAILY EXPRESS

• Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is said to be looking to oversee a major overhaul this summer, according to reports.

• Chelsea and Manchester United have received a transfer boost after Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insisted the club would not rush to buy a replacement for Leroy Sane.
• Chelsea are leading the race to sign Bayer Leverkusen talent Kai Havertz, reports claim.

THE DAILY MIRROR

• Talks are reportedly underway between Barcelona and Lionel Messi over a new contract.
• Liverpool are considering a summer swoop for the highly-rated Kalidou Koulibaly but Napoli have told the Reds they are £32m short of their valuation.
• Roma have reportedly made a breakthrough in their negotiations with Manchester United to keep Chris Smalling for next season.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Women's football clubs in Scotland's top division are unable to afford the coronavirus testing needed to resume training, with some fearing that the league will not resume until October.
• Chris Froome has told team-mates he will stay with Ineos for this year's Tour de France, at least according to one of them, the Dutch rider Dylan van Baarle.

THE DAILY RECORD

• Neil Lennon is ready to kick-start contract talks with Ryan Christie to secure the Celtic star on a new bumper long-term deal.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

• Craig Gordon is considering a two-year deal from Hearts - as Celtic stall on an improved contract offer.

THE TIMES

• Gallagher Premiership matches are set to be played home and away when the league resumes in August, rather than the earlier plan to play only at neutral venues.

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