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All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s national papers…

THE TEMPERATURE

Ajax have accepted defeat in their bid to prevent Manchester United target Lisandro Martinez from leaving the club but want £46million.

Mike Dean says fans should be able to listen to referees and VARs discuss decisions and believes change will happen in the near future

Two historic sexual abuse reports in Stoke City are being investigated by Staffordshire Police.

THE SUN

Former Premier League referee Mike Dean says he hopes fans will remember him as an entertainer after he hung up his whistle.

Crystal Palace sent a depleted squad on their pre-season tour with a number of unencaptured players denied entry to Singapore.

Wayne Rooney took less than five minutes to accept the chance to become DC United head coach and his friends say he can’t wait to take on former Man Utd team-mate Phil Neville.

UEFA and Champions League clubs are hoping for a financial boost to sell rights in the US market, with a deal worth up to £1.7billion over six years.

Tyrell Malacia has warned England left-back Luke Shaw that he is on a mission to take his place in the Manchester United first team in his first season at Old Trafford.

FIFA is keen to install cameras in the changing rooms at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to show what happens before and after games, as well as at half-time, although the sound will still be muted.

Former Hibs star Stevie Mallan says he went an entire year without being paid while playing in Turkey with Yeni Malatyaspor and was grateful to be back in Britain after signing with League Two side Salford City.

DAILY STAR

Leeds United are in agreement to sign former Manchester United winger Juan Mata according to reports in Spain.

THE TELEGRAPH

A number of players are at risk of being forced into coronavirus quarantine upon arrival at this year’s World Cup in Qatar due to their refusal to be vaccinated against the disease.

DAILY MAIL

Former Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is in talks with Serie A club Monza over a surprise move after previously seeking a move to Spain.

Leicester City want to sign young Chelsea defender Levi Colwill this summer but would like to get rid of Jannik Vestergaard before taking action.

Serge Gnabry is set to snub a number of Premier League contenders by signing a new contract with Bayern Munich.

Leeds United are ready to step up their interest in young PSG striker Arnaud Kalimuendo, who enjoyed an impressive 2021-22 season on loan with Lens.

Aston Villa are losing patience with one of their brightest young talents, midfielder Carney Chukwuemeka, and could sell him this summer over his refusal to sign a new contract which has been on the table for some time.

Wayne Rooney has ruled out the possibility of signing Luis Suarez for DC United and says he only wants to bring in players capable of being involved in every game.

LIV Golf’s rebels risk being kicked out of the four majors as early as 2023 amid an escalating civil war in the sport.

Katarina Johnson-Thompson is ready to challenge for a medal at the World Heptathlon Championships in Oregon after ditching her trainer and finally completing an injury-free race in training.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal replaced Houssem Aouar, but one of his Lyon team-mates is interested this summer. The Gunners as well as Newcastle and Roma are all chasing Lyon player Lucas Paqueta.

Barcelona manager Xavi is reportedly planning to offload seven other players during the summer transfer window, including Neto, Samuel Umtiti, Martin Braithwaite and Memphis Depay.

Tottenham have emerged as serious contenders to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla and are hoping the Premier League lure will still interest him after failed attempts to join Chelsea in the past.

DAILY EXPRESS

Barcelona are ready to include either Memphis Depay or Sergino Dest in a deal to sign Chelsea target Jules Kounde from Sevilla.

Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar has admitted he would like to move to the Premier League after being linked with Arsenal, but it seems the most serious interest in him is coming from Spanish side Real Betis.

THE ATHLETIC

Burnley have agreed an agreement with Chelsea to sign Dutch U21 international Ian Maatsen on a season-long loan

SCOTTISH SUN

French wonderkid Edouard Michut is the latest name to be linked with a move to the Scottish Premiership. The Celtics are interested.