THE TIMES Chelsea are in advanced talks with Manchester City over a deal to bring central defender Nathan Ake back to the club. A group of eight former footballers are calling on Staffordshire Police to launch a new investigation into allegations of “historical sexual, physical and mental abuse” at Stoke City. DAILY EXPRESS Manchester United are closing in on the double signing of Ajax defender Lisandro Martinez and winger Anthony, with both players keen on a move to Old Trafford. DAILY MIRROR Naby Keita and Diogo Jota are next in line for new Liverpool contracts after Joe Gomez secured his future at Anfield on Thursday. Manchester United have joined Ajax in the race to sign striker Brian Brombie from Leipzig. Erik ten Hag has introduced a series of tough measures to restore unity and discipline at Manchester United with players warned they will be banned for leaking information and sent off if they are late to training or team meetings. Leeds United are ready to pay a club record £31.6million to sign Belgian striker Charles de Ketelaer. Nottingham Forest are set to land Neko Williams and Omar Richards in a £25million full-back duo. Steven Fletcher is returning to his native Scotland to join Dundee United. THE SUN Image: Chelsea interested in Juventus centre-back Matthijs de Ligt Matthijs de Ligt has put talks with Chelsea on hold, according to reports, as he awaits an official offer from his preferred destination Bayern Munich. FIFA is to confirm that alcohol will not be sold to fans during matches at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Monaco’s Wissam Ben Yedder has emerged as a serious contender to replace Cristiano Ronaldo should the Manchester United striker leave the club for a second time this summer. Chelsea are set to open talks with Rhys James over a new contract amid interest in the England defender from Real Madrid and Manchester City. Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for Lille and Kosovo winger Edon Zegrova, a player dubbed the ‘new Eden Hazard’. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is ‘pushing’ the club’s new owners to swoop in and sign PSG defender Presnel Kibebe for a fee of just over £50m. Barcelona are awaiting a response from Bayern Munich following their reported £34million bid for striker Robert Lewandowski. Image: Could Luis Suarez return to the Premier League? Premier League clubs have been put on red alert after Luis Suarez confirmed a deal to play in Argentina with River Plate has collapsed. Arsenal midfielder Matt Smith is wanted by a number of Sky Bet Championship clubs including Luton Town and Millwall. THE INDEPENDENT Rory McIlroy has urged LIV Tour and PGA Tour officials to hold peace talks to avoid golf being torn apart. DAILY MAIL Chelsea have emerged as serious rivals to Manchester United in the race for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong and are willing to include Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta in a more complex swap deal. Image: Could Chelsea grab Frankie de Jong from Manchester United’s nose? Gabriel Jesus wants to ‘win it all’ at Arsenal and hopes to emulate Gunners legend Thierry Henry. Wolves striker Fabio Silva is set to join Belgian club Anderlecht on a season-long loan. Rangers’ Joe Aribo will undergo a medical ahead of a move to Southampton for £6m plus add-ons and a sell-on fee. Watford sign Barcelona striker Ray Manai. Norwich are in talks to sign 23-year-old midfielder Gabriel Sara from Sao Paulo. England team diversity adviser Edlyn John is set to step down from her role as one of the FA’s most senior figures following a damning investigation into allegations she bullied colleagues. The ECB is taking over the registration of players’ agents amid growing fears of corruption due to the rapid growth of lucrative franchise leagues. DAILY TELEGRAPH Wimbledon is under pressure to review its dress code after it was accused of turning a blind eye to the stress players face competing in the traditional white dress during their periods. Sharron Davies launched a brilliant attack on the Rugby Football Union for not already banning trans women from playing women’s rugby. THE SCOTTISH SUN Karamoko Dembele is hoping to show Celtic manager Ange Postecoglou what he is missing after securing a move to France with Ligue 1 side Brest. Rangers are set to make a move for Wales international Tom Lawrence, who is a free agent after leaving Derby County. DAILY RECORD MK Dons are hot on the heels of Rangers winger Josh McPake, who starred in the early stages of the Ibrox club’s pre-season campaign.
