The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…
MATEUS FERNANDES
Manchester United lead the race to sign West Ham‘s Matthew Fernandes despite interest from Arsenal. United, however, are wary of interest from Real Madrid. – Telegraph
Bruno Fernandes is understood to have spoken highly of Matthew Fernandes. – Telegraph
Matthew Fernandes has indicated to West Ham that he is keen on joining Manchester United with Jason Wilcox, who signed the former Sporting man at Southampton, pushing for the deal. – talkSPORT
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The best of West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes in the Premier League 2025/26 season.
PREMIER LEAGUE TRANSFERS
Arsenal are exploring a deal to sign Club Bruges forward Christos Tzolis. – The Athletic
Crystal Palace are keen to match Middlesbrough‘s £20m asking price for Hayden Hackney despite Everton interest. – Daily Mail
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Watch every goal scored by Hayden Hackney for Middlesbrough in the EFL with interest in the midfielder growing.
Manchester City, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are all watching Everton‘s Jarrad Branthwaite closely. – Daily Mail
Manchester City have reportedly made enquiries over Chelsea defender Malo want as the Citizens look to strengthen at right-back this summer. – The Team
Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi looks increasingly likely to leave the San Siro this summer, with Nottingham Forest among the clubs monitoring his situation. – Gazzetta dello Sport
Newcastle United have submitted their first official offer to health for highly-rated winger Victor Muñoz. – The Sun
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Barcelona are reportedly continuing to monitor the situation of former Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez as they assess alternative attacking options this summer. – sports world
Jules Kounde is reportedly happy at Barcelona and has no desire to leave the Spanish giants this summer. – The Team
PSG and Atletico Madrid have opened discussions regarding a possible deal for South Korea international Lee Kang-In. – The Sun
WORLD CUP
Premier League referee Michael Oliver has pulled out of his first game at the World Cup after suffering an injury. The Geordie referee was due to be the man in the middle for the clash between Ecuador and the Ivory Coast in Philadelphia – Mirror
