Erik ten Hag: Manchester United hope to agree new contract with manager before pre-season tour – Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

THE TIMES

Manchester United hope to have a new deal secured with manager Erik ten Hag before their summer tour of the USA begins in the middle of July, by when Ruud van Nistelrooy could be a part of his backroom staff.

Rising ticket prices have helped Premier League clubs to make inflation-busting rises in match-day income, according to a new report.

A Saudi Arabian-funded group has emerged as the frontrunner to buy Monaco but the potential takeover could hinge on whether the French side would be judged as a sister club of Newcastle United.

Birmingham City raised the idea of playing their League One fixture against Wrexham in the United States next season with the EFL.

THE SUN

Danish FA chiefs are searching for the fans who brought an X-rated anti-UEFA banner into their game against England and plan to ask them to pay the £7,500 it has cost the association.

Kalvin Phillips plans an early return to pre-season training at Manchester City in a bid to get his career back on track.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United are working overtime in a bid to sign Netherlands star Joshua Zirkzee ahead of top flight rivals Arsenal and Italian giants AC Milan.

DAILY MIRROR

Didier Deschamps is concerned Kylian Mbappe’s vision will be affected by wearing a mask as he gears up to face Poland on Tuesday.

Dwight Yorke says Manchester United should make a move for Turkey and Real Madrid midfielder Arda Guler who, he feels, could have a similar impact for the club that Kevin De Bruyne has at Manchester City.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United are talking to Alvaro Morata’s representatives as they weigh up a bargain move for the former Chelsea forward, according to a report in Turkey.

THE GUARDIAN

Premier League clubs’ operating profits took a sizeable hit in the 2022-23 season with pre-tax losses also rising sharply, according to new figures from Deloitte.

Everton Women are set to complete a double signing from Sevilla with Nigeria forward Toni Payne and Spain midfielder Inma Gabarro poised to arrive in the WSL.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Declan Rice has refused to be drawn into a war of words with James McClean following his former Republic of Ireland team-mate’s stinging criticism of his performances at the European Championship.

New Saracens fly-half Fergus Burke, who has lived his entire life in New Zealand until now, is open to playing for either England or Scotland when he begins his international career.

New Zealand’s decision to leave No 8 Hoskins Sotutu out of their squad to face England could lead to him eventually representing their summer opponents as early as next year if he gives up his Super Rugby career and heads to the Premiership.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers are ready to make a move for Scotland star Kenny McLean if he is made available by new Norwich City boss Johannes Hoff Thorup.

Celtic’s search for a new goalkeeper might have to continue without Fenerbahce No 1 Dominik Livakovic as the Turkish club are struggling to replace the Scottish champions’ target.

When does the summer transfer window open and close?

The 2024 summer transfer window in the Premier League and Scottish Premiership is officially open.

The window will close on August 30 at 11pm UK time in England and at 11.30pm in Scotland.

The Premier League and Scottish Premiership brought forward Deadline Day to link up with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.