The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE INDEPENDENT
Newcastle United’s prospective move for Marc Guehi has stalled with Crystal Palace refusing to move from a valuation of at least £70m.
Manchester United are not acting on the availability of Ben Chilwell, despite Chelsea raising the prospect of a deal in ongoing talks between the two clubs.
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Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca says Ben Chilwell and Raheem Sterling continue to train away from the squad and if they want to play regularly they have an option to leave
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Aston Villa are looking to offload fringe players in order to complete a £30m deal for Feyenoord defender Lutsharel Geertruida.
Nolberto Solano has been sacked as manager of Blyth Spartans after just six winless games, with the club bottom of the Northern Premier League Premier Division just three months after relegation.
Nottingham Forest are targeting the signing of a new striker before Friday’s transfer deadline with Eintracht Frankfurt’s Omar Marmoush emerging as a potential option.
Club cricket has been hit by a crackdown on overseas players after amateur players were reported to the Home Office for potential breaches of visa regulations.
Day four of England’s Test match at Lord’s this week is likely to be played in front of swathes of empty seats as only 7,000 tickets have been sold – and some 6,000 remain available for the first three days.
Enzo Maresca has expressed his concern at the state of the Stade de Geneve pitch ahead of Chelsea’s Uefa Conference League meeting with Servette on Thursday night.
THE TIMES
Chelsea are facing a challenge to comply with UEFA’s financial rules after the European governing body confirmed that it does not allow clubs to register income from selling assets to sister companies.
Pep Guardiola has given a bonus of £10,000 to each member of Manchester City’s support staff.
Archie Vaughan, son of the former England captain Michael, is set to make his County Championship debut for Somerset, who are second in Division One and searching for their first championship title.
Ollie Pope has admitted that the mental load of captaincy has had an impact on his batting and revealed that he sought the advice of Joe Root during the first Test against Sri Lanka.
Jonny Bairstow’s international career looks over despite being on a two-year deal along with others omitted from ODI squad but four in present Test team have yet to receive formal contracts.
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Sky Sports News’ Dharmesh Sheth and Michael Bridge explain how Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, Victor Osimhen and Ivan Toney could all be involved in interconnected deals this transfer window
THE GUARDIAN
Jadon Sancho is holding out for an offer from Chelsea despite Juventus persisting with their efforts to sign the winger on loan from Manchester United.
The Premier League is facing demands to increase its funding of referees because of a cash shortfall at Professional Game Match Officials Ltd.
Ollie Pope believes England are benefiting from Brendon McCullum’s decision to discard Jonny Bairstow and push Jimmy Anderson towards retirement this summer.
THE i
Juventus are very confident of bringing Jadon Sancho in as a quick replacement for Federico Chiesa before the transfer window closes on Friday, fending off late interest from Chelsea.
The Italian Football Federation president has said he will raise the issue of Europe’s major leagues beginning two to three weeks before the transfer window closes at a Uefa meeting.
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South American football expert Tim Vickery believes PSG’s Manuel Ugarte will be the midfielder to fit the ‘hole’ in the centre for Manchester United
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United expect the arrival of Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder Manuel Ugarte to conclude their summer spending.
The English firm responsible for the new Champions League draw say they are fully prepared to deal with the threat of a cyber attack from Russia – having fought one off during the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo has highlighted his desire to reach 1,000 goals, a feat only a few players have ever achieved.
Enzo Maresca on Wednesday night warned Raheem Sterling that if he does leave Chelsea before the transfer window closes this Friday then he will not play a single minute under him.
Arsenal defender Ben White’s England exile is expected to continue as interim boss Lee Carsley prepares to name his first squad on Thursday.
THE SUN
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a move to sign League One star Sam Tickle before the transfer window shuts.
Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is likely to remain at Chelsea beyond Friday’s transfer deadline.
DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool will consider a move for Marc Guehi, but not this summer with the Reds reluctant to stump up the £70m Crystal Palace are demanding.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he hopes to keep hold of captain Marc Guehi before the transfer window closes but won’t be drawn on links with Raheem Sterling
Jadon Sancho has agreed a deal to join Juventus on loan, appearing to put an end to Raheem Sterling’s links to Manchester United.
DAILY RECORD
Alvyn Sanches is back on Celtic’s wish list as they look to bring in further midfield reinforcements alongside top target Arne Engels.
Crystal Palace want a £20m buy option for Odsonne Edouard inserted in any loan deal as Ipswich aim to strike a deadline-busting deal for the striker.
Midfielder Todd Cantwell has agreed his Rangers exit – but is waiting for Blackburn Rovers to give the deal the green light.
Ibrahim Adel has reportedly told Pyramids FC he wants to leave if a bid comes in from Rangers before the deadline.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are closing in on a deal to bring Nedim Bajrami to Ibrox.
Celtic have booted out an ambitious late swoop for Reo Hatate this week.
Rangers have opened discussions with Bundesliga side Hoffenheim over the loan signing of defender Stanley Nsoki.
Celtic have reportedly accepted three different offers for Mikey Johnston.