PSG finalize sacking of Mauricio Pochettino, with Tottenham’s Antonio Conte named as potential successor – Paper Talk | Transfer Center News
All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Monday’s national papers…
THE TEMPERATURE
Paris Saint-Germain are finalizing the sacking of Mauricio Pochettino and will consider Tottenham’s Antonio Conte as a candidate to replace him.
Italian Open organizers are waiting to hear whether players from Russia and Belarus are allowed to compete after Wimbledon’s ruling prompted the Italian government to suddenly intervene.
The England Under-20 team doctor was handed a four-week ban for ‘serious’ and ‘unacceptable’ conduct during an altercation with the referee in a 6-0 Six Nations defeat against Italy in February.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is said to be in ‘constant’ talks with Mauricio Pochettino, after recent reports claimed the former Spurs boss is set to be sacked by Paris Saint-Germain.
Chelsea could reignite their interest in Jules Kounde this summer after a new report revealed the defender ‘has already decided’ to leave Sevilla at the end of the season.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal technical director Edu has revealed the Gunners are considering ‘two marquee signings’ as the Brazilian discusses their plan for this summer.
Barcelona want to make Mohamed Salah their key summer signing after agreeing a multi-million pound sponsorship deal with music platform Spotify.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo insists Kylian Mbappe is still considering his future amid rumors linking him with Real Madrid.
Chelsea and Newcastle are keeping tabs on Arminia Bielefeld and Germany Under-21 defender Amos Pieper, who is a free agent this summer.
THE SUN
Robert Lewandowski will not leave Bayern Munich this summer, the club’s sporting director has confirmed.
Tottenham and Leeds are reportedly interested in signing Bristol City wonderkid Alex Scott.
Arsenal are set to shell out £67m to land striker Victor Osimhen.
Pep Guardiola will give England pair Kyle Walker and John Stones until the last minute to prove their suitability for tomorrow night’s clash with Real Madrid.
Oldham will face an FA investigation after Saturday’s loss to Salford – which saw the club relegated out of the League – ended behind closed doors.
Women’s tennis chief Steve Simon has warned Wimbledon organizers of “strong reactions” to their banning of players from Russia and Belarus.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Aston Villa will make a decision on Philippe Coutinho’s future next month, in what appears to have gone from a no-brainer to a potential dilemma.
The Stephen Pagliuca-led consortium have been puzzled by a claim they are likely to be dropped from Chelsea’s bid, amid fears of a last-minute ‘dirty tricks’ campaign.
The England and Wales Cricket Board are in talks with Gary Kirsten to take over as England Test head coach while Justin Langer is out of the running, as Rob Key’s plans to reshape the top of the game s are accelerating.
DAILY MAIL
Paris Saint-Germain are set to sack manager Mauricio Pochettino less than 24 hours after winning the Ligue 1 title, according to reports in France.
THE GUARDIAN
Tyson Fury’s claims that he will retire following his sixth-round knockout of Dillian Whyte on Saturday have been met with skepticism by his family and bookies, who believe he will be lured by the opportunity to become undisputed champion.
SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers are monitoring German Under-21 ace Eric Martel, who has been told he could leave Europa League semi-final opponents RB Leipzig.