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The most important stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a surprise bid for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

Marcus Rashford has been warned he will struggle to maintain his status as a regular starter at Manchester United if he fails to break out of last season’s rut.

Amad announced the tragic passing of his brother’s mother just before Manchester United’s Premier League match against Brighton and Hove Albion.

Pep Guardiola has admitted he broke his own transfer rules by bringing Ilkay Gundogan back to Manchester City.

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea will add 10 summer signings to their list if they can land a top striker.

Liverpool are said to have signed youngster Alvin Ayman from Wolves.

Novak Djokovic suffered an injury a few days before the start of his US Open defence, forcing him to cancel a training session with Holger Rune on Friday.

Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her withdrawal from this year’s mixed doubles competition at Wimbledon, which brought an abrupt end to the SW19 career of British tennis legend Andy Murray.

Haas’ former main sponsor Uralkali has reportedly asked a Dutch court to seize the team’s Formula 1 cars and spare parts during the Dutch Grand Prix, preventing them from racing in Monza next weekend.

THE SUN

Spanish winger Nico Williams is reportedly a top transfer candidate for Arsenal.

Mason Greenwood is set to play for Jamaica under new manager Steve McClaren.

Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke claims Erik ten Hag could be sacked within three games.

THE GUARDIAN

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will accept the independent commission’s verdict on 115 alleged breaches of financial regulations brought against the club by the Premier League. The City manager insists the upcoming hearing will have no impact on the form of his players.

England star Ashley Cole will assist Lee Carsley during his time as interim manager of the national team.

Ange Postecoglou will be battling a headache up front against Everton on Saturday after Tottenham’s club-record signing Dominic Solanke was ruled out with an ankle injury sustained on his debut.

Erik ten Hag believes Alejandro Garnacho still has a “long way” to go to become a world-class player, but he is adamant the Manchester United forward has the “X-factor” to achieve this status.

Arne Slot has stressed that he can be tough on his Liverpool players in the dressing room, while remaining calm and collected on the touchline.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah was keen to train on Sunday to make up for the mistakes he made against Ipswich Town, which led to him being taken off the bench at half-time by new head coach Arne Slot.

Ipswich are the new favourites to sign Republic of Ireland defender Dara O’Shea from Burnley after Wolves cooled their interest.

DAILY STAR

Football fans have been complaining fiercely on social media about the new Champions League theme.

THE TIMES

Jude Bellingham is likely to miss Lee Carsley’s first few games as caretaker England manager after the Real Madrid midfielder suffered a muscle injury.

Cardiff City striker Anwar El Ghazi has donated more than £420,000 of his unfair dismissal pay to children in Gaza after he was sacked by a German club over anti-Palestine social media posts.

THE TELEGRAPH

Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager who has already drawn a distinction between players who have a future at the club and those who do not, says he will be equally ruthless when picking his squad.

Chelsea and Napoli have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, a deal that could finally open the door for the Premier League club to sign Victor Osimhen.

EVENING STANDARD

Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans not to panic as he has yet to sign a new contract.

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner has said his players have become restless following transfer rumours and the threatened departures of two more players.

Ange Postecoglou says Yves Bissouma is “doing everything right” since being suspended by Tottenham for filming himself taking laughing gas, but warned the midfielder he must be consistent if he is to regain favour.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says Richarlison is “not going anywhere” this summer, with keeping the striker fit and in shape the key to getting the best out of him.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca has confirmed he plans to rotate goalkeepers Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez this season.

DAILY RECORD

Al-Ittihad winger Jota’s nightmare in Saudi Arabia is reportedly coming to an end, with a glimmer of hope still lingering that Celtic can bring the winger back to Parkhead.

Celtic are reportedly preparing to step up their interest in Los Angeles FC star Mateusz Bogusz as Matt O’Riley looks set to leave.

Rangers are reportedly still willing to accept a bid for Cyriel Dessers if they can recoup the fee they paid for the striker last summer.

Sheffield United defender Auston Trusty has hinted he is eyeing the English Premier League over the Scottish Premiership due to links with Celtic.

Philippe Clement claims Todd Cantwell doesn’t want to leave Rangers, he wants to leave Scotland.

Winger Abdallah Sima has bid an emotional farewell to Rangers after sealing his move to Stade Brest.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo are finally ready to lead the summer exodus to Ibrox, leaving Philippe Clement with just seven days to complete his Rangers rebuild.

Aberdeen appear to be winning the battle for Kevin Nisbet.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Daizen Maeda’s versatility has prevented him from signing a third striker from Celtic.

Dundee have released stunning images of what their proposed £95million Camperdown stadium could look like.

Raith Rovers want to make former Rangers striker David Healy their new manager.