Highlights and rumors from Saturday’s newspapers. . .
THE SUN
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks about a sensational return to the Premier League with promoted Leicester City.
Manchester United may simply look to Borussia Dortmund as their next boss, with reports in Germany claiming that Edin Terzic is a possible replacement if the club leaves Erik ten Hag.
Southend United’s long-term is again in serious doubt as potential new homeowners in the National League are concerned about its acquisition as an asset deal in question in the bid fell through. They face a new liquidation order on June 26.
THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe will sell Ineos’ stake in French club Nice as UEFA hopes both clubs will take advantage of a one-season transition to Europa League participation.
THE GUARDIAN
West Ham have agreed a £25m payment to Palmeiras for winger Luis Guilherme, who is expected to be the first signing of the Julen Lopetegui era at the London Stadium.
AFTERNOON STANDARD
Manchester City are considering Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton as a long-term signing, but not for this summer, Bernardo Silva and Kevin de Bruyne are linked with transfers.
DAILY MAIL
Crystal Palace and England star Eberechi Eze has a release clause worth at least £60m and may end up becoming a horny target for Premier League clubs if he shines at Euro 2024.
Gloucester’s Zach Mercer is considering a return to French rugby in 2025 after visiting the Toulon academy.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Newcastle United are reluctantly listening to offers from winger Yankuba Minteh after impressing on loan with Feyenoord, whose former boss Arne Slot could now target him as a Liverpool signing.
Liverpool chairman Tom Werner has reiterated his desire for a number of Premier League matches to be played around the world, following the “39th match” some 14 years ago.
Mayonnaise giants Hellmann’s had to count the load after putting English scrap metal Jack Grealish at the forefront of their Euro 2024 advertising campaign.
Martina Navratilova accused the IOC of waging a “war on women” after she asked journalists at the Paris Olympics to use terms such as “born male” or “biologically male” to describe transgender athletes.
DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona sporting director Deco could try to trap Liverpool into allowing Luis Diaz to leave this summer by offering Raphinha as part of any transfer.
Chelsea have reportedly sparked interest in signing Christopher Nkunku for the summer of 2023, but the player is due to stay and report to Stamford Bridge.
DAILY MIRROR
Lisandro Martinez doesn’t expect this summer’s Copa America to be the last tournament Lionel Messi plays rejuvenated for Argentina.
DAILY LOG
Jota is likely to return to Celtic next season with the ‘rabid’ bosses of Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad welcoming the former Bhoys winger.
Raith Rovers are on the hunt for Hibs’ former wonder Paul Hanlon and will be hoping to have an answer to his long run this weekend.