Thursday’s newspaper headlines and transfer rumors…
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Manchester United continue to pursue Burnley midfielder Sandberg this summer. The Red Devils could sign the Norwegian on a contract worth £100,000-a-week.
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Watch all of Sandberg’s goals and assists in the Premier League during his time at Sheffield United and Burnley following rumors linking him with a potential move to Manchester United.
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Enzo Fernandez is expected to be named one of Chelsea’s vice-captains despite upsetting some of his team-mates after he posted a video singing a racist and homophobic song about French footballers.
Olympic kickboxing champion Jade Jones refused to take a drugs test and escaped a ban after authorities agreed she would not be held responsible.
Athletic
Angie Postecoglou claims you can see Tottenham Hotspur’s pre-season tour “going smoothly” and “you can see the growth”.
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Dominic Solanke is on Tottenham Hotspur’s striker list, according to Michael Bridges, who believes the striker fits the mold of Anj Postecoglou.
Valencia appear to have put an end to Xavi Guerra’s proposed move to Atletico Madrid.
Crystal Palace are prepared to sanction the departure of Sam Johnstone if a suitable offer comes in after the goalkeeper demanded a move away from Selhurst Park.
Lewis Grabban and Wes Morgan have returned to Nottingham Forest and taken up academy roles.
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Coca-Cola has been criticized for its excessive use of bottles and cups at the 2024 Paris Olympics, despite organizers’ pledge to host the greenest Olympics in history.
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I understand that hooligans involved in the far-right violence that has broken out across the UK could be banned from football matches.
daily mail
The government has urged the country’s sports clubs to call for an end to the unrest that has rocked the country and send a message that promotes community cohesion.
telegraph
Crystal Palace have signed Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah for £25m to replace Marc Guehi.
The changing of the guard at Lord’s will continue this year after Guy Lavender steps down as chief executive of MCC.
Kieran Trippier is on the radar of West Ham United as they step up their attempts to land a right-back ahead of the start of the Premier League next week.
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Oliver Skipp has attracted interest from three clubs promoted to the Premier League last season – Leicester City, Ipswich Town and Southampton.
independent
Former England cricket captain Nasser Hussain believes there is no better choice than “serial champion” Andy Flower for the vacant England white-ball head coach job, but he is skeptical about whether he can get the job expressed doubt.
Tennis player Sebastian Korda says he achieved one of the biggest goals of his career by winning the Washington Open and emulating his father, Petr, who won the event 32 years ago one.
scottish sun
Rangers have reportedly contacted Chelsea Football Club over the signing of Leo Castledine.
daily record
Hannibal Mejbre has been linked with Rangers and Celtic but he will only be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer if a permanent offer is made for the midfielder.
James McCarthy’s basketball career is further anonymized as he is no longer listed as a Celtic player on the club’s official website.
