Joe McConnell
The most important news and transfer rumours published in Monday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
According to shocking rumors, Ivan Toney is one of the main targets of the Saudi team Al-Ahli.
The Saudi Pro League will offer Mohamed Salah or Kevin De Bruyne this summer, if the opportunity arises.
Crystal Palace are willing to spend big for Chelsea midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka.
Ipswich are negotiating for Blackburn striker Sammie Szmodics, with the fee just £500,000 off.
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A simple goal from Sammie Szmodics saw Blackburn take a 3-1 lead against Derby in their opening game of the season.
Yves Bissouma filmed himself inhaling deadly laughing gas just days before the start of the new season.
Raphael Varane limped off with an injury just 20 minutes into his Como debut.
DAILY MAIL
There is still no contract offer on the table for Virgil van Dijk, as the Liverpool captain enters the final season of his contract with the Reds.
Everton are reportedly at risk of starting the Premier League season with yet another points penalty.
The United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC) has appealed Olympic officials’ decision to strip Jordan Chiles of her bronze medal after she finished on the podium in the floor exercise in Paris.
DAILY MIRROR
Ederson thanked Pep Guardiola for convincing him to stay at Manchester City this season.
José Mourinho made a good start to his career for Fenerbahce, receiving a yellow card just 20 minutes into his first league game.
Steven Fletcher admits playing in front of co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney always gives the Wrexham players a boost.
THE ATHLETIC
Fulham have submitted a £20m bid for Crystal Palace defender Joachim Andersen.
Barcelona have announced the departure of midfielder Sergi Roberto, ending his 18-year association with the club.
Mikel Arteta has confirmed that Takehiro Tomiyasu is set to be out for a further few weeks as he recovers from a knee injury that forced him to miss much of pre-season.
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Following his team’s 2-0 win over Lyon, Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta said he was delighted that his fans had taken an immediate shine to Riccardo Calafiori.
Virgil van Dijk believes Liverpool need to expand their squad before the transfer window closes this month and is confident the signings will be made.
Chelsea defender Caleb Wiley has joined Strasbourg on a season-long loan.
THE GUARDIAN
Newcastle are interested in signing English striker Nikita Parris from Women’s Super League club Manchester United.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Leicester City have made a £23.2m offer for Panathinaikos striker Fotis Ioannidis and are continuing talks with Galatasaray over a possible deal for Wilfried Zaha.
The British Olympic Association has vowed to “get revenge on the Australians” and re-establish itself in the medal standings in Los Angeles in 2028, after a significant drop in golds despite another huge medal haul.
DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal’s pursuit of Mikel Merino appears to have hit a snag as Real Sociedad made a last-ditch effort to keep hold of the midfielder.
DAILY RECORD
Furious Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini has said the club feels like they are being “blackmailed” into losing Teun Koopmeiners, in a deal that could fund a new bid to sign Matt O’Riley.
Rangers are expected to cash in on the sidelined José Cifuentes in the next 24 hours, as he is set to join Aris Thessaloniki.
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Jimmy Thelin insisted no deal had been reached, despite Bojan Miovski trying to say goodbye to Aberdeen.
SCOTTISH SUN
Vaclav Cerny insists he is ready to face Dynamo Kiev, the decisive clash for Rangers in the Champions League.
Neil Lennon has reiterated that he has no intention of leaving Rapid Bucharest and will remain at the club for a “long time”.
