The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
TRANSFERS
England midfielder Kobbie Mainoo has verbally agreed to a new five-year contract with Manchester United – the Sun
Marcus Rashford is one of five players expected to leave Barcelona this summer, with a return to Manchester United on the cards – The Mirror
Chelsea plan to hijack both Manchester clubs in the race for £100m Nottingham Forest midfielder Elliot Anderson – The i
Fenerbahce are considering signing Tottenham’s Pape Matar Sarr to replace former Manchester United midfielder Fred – Daily Express
Liverpool have identified France international Randal Cole Muani as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah but face competition from Juventus for the Paris St-Germain forward – Gazzetta dello Sport
PREMIER LEAGUE
Pep Guardiola has hit back at the “stupid” criticism of Manchester City’s celebrations after beating Arsenal – The Sun
Eddie Howe will discuss ÂNewcastle’s declining form with the club’s Saudi Arabian majority owners when a high-powered contingent from Riyadh flies into the north for a Âscheduled board meeting next week – The Guardian
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic loanee Marcelo Saracchi is reportedly attracting transfer interest as his spell in Glasgow nears its end – Scottish Sun
Celtic star Arne Engels is reportedly being targeted by Italian giants three months after the Hoops rejected a huge £25m bid for record signing – Scottish Sun
Gareth McAuley has urged Rangers to make a move for Northern Ireland ‘keeper Pierce Charles – Daily Record