Saturday's newspapers bring a plethora of transfer news and speculation. Arsenal are reportedly keen on signing Leicester City's teenage sensation Jeremy Monga, with the club hoping to outmaneuver their rivals to secure his signature. Meanwhile, Liverpool have expressed interest in Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton. Elsewhere, Marcus Rashford's future remains uncertain as he heads into a World Cup summer, with Barcelona weighing their options on the on-loan Manchester United star.
Rashford's situation is further complicated by a potential salary increase at Manchester United, should the team secure a Champions League spot next season. In other news, Manchester United face a defensive crisis ahead of their Premier League match against Chelsea, with four of their five centre-backs potentially unavailable. Tottenham Hotspur are in advanced talks to sign Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi, pending their Premier League status.
The club may, however, have breached Premier League rules in their pursuit of the player. Tottenham are also tracking Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, as they prepare to sign a new goalkeeper this summer. Chelsea fans have expressed outrage over the high prices of tickets for their FA Cup semi-final against Leeds, with some tickets selling for over £1,000.
Former Eintracht Frankfurt boss Dino Toppmoller has emerged as a candidate for the Crystal Palace manager position. Saudi Arabia is set to part ways with head coach Herve Renard just 59 days before their first World Cup game, with Georgios Donis expected to take over. The country is also exploring an increased interest in cricket, as the future of their LIV Golf project remains uncertain.
In rugby news, George Martin will return to the Leicester Tigers squad after 14 months out injured, giving England head coach Steve Borthwick a boost. In tennis, the 2023 Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova is under investigation for refusing a doping test, which could result in a ban of up to four years.