The latest football news and transfer speculation from the Saturday newspapers... Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Leicester City's young prospect Jeremy Monga, with the club aiming to outbid rival suitors for his signature, as per The Telegraph. Meanwhile, Liverpool have expressed interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton, according to talkSPORT.
Manchester United star Marcus Rashford's future remains uncertain ahead of the World Cup, with Barcelona weighing their options on the on-loan player, as reported by the Daily Mail. Rashford's situation is further complicated by a potential salary increase at Manchester United, which will be triggered if the club secures a Champions League spot next season, The Times reports. Manchester United are facing a defensive crisis, with up to four of their five centre-backs potentially missing their upcoming Premier League match against Chelsea, The Sun claims. Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced negotiations to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, subject to the club maintaining their Premier League status, The Athletic reveals.
However, Tottenham may have breached Premier League rules in their pursuit of Senesi, The Telegraph suggests. The club is also tracking Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, with plans to sign at least one new goalkeeper in the summer, according to The Telegraph.
Chelsea fans have criticized the high ticket prices for their FA Cup semi-final match against Leeds, with some tickets selling for over £1,000 on Todd Boehly's Vivid Seats website, The Sun reports. Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller has emerged as a candidate for the soon-to-be-vacant manager position at Crystal Palace, The Times states. Saudi Arabia is set to part ways with head coach Herve Renard just 59 days before their first World Cup match, with Georgios Donis lined up as his replacement, The Athletic claims. Catch up on the latest sports news with the Back Pages podcast, and tune in to Sky Sports News for the Back Pages show, Monday to Friday, from 10:30 pm.
Saudi Arabia is exploring an increased interest in cricket, amid doubts over the future of its LIV Golf project, The Times reports. England head coach Steve Borthwick has received a boost with the return of George Martin to the Leicester Tigers squad after a 14-month injury layoff, The Times reveals. Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is under investigation for refusing a doping test, which could result in a ban of up to four years if confirmed, The Telegraph reports. Enter the Super 6 competition for a chance to win £250,000.