The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Barcelona are weighing up an approach for Arsenal defender Piero Hincapie but recognise it will be a difficult deal to pull off – Daily Mail
Arsenal are “putting together a plan” to renovate the Emirates Stadium, with chief executive Richard Garlick leading talks, according to co-chair Josh Kroenke – The Independent
Arsenal skipper Martin Odegaard sits down with Sky Sports’ David Craig to discuss the ‘dream’ and mentality of the Arsenal squad in their upcoming Champions League final vs PSG on Saturday.
EFL
Wolves are continuing discussions for former Newcastle United full-back Kieran Trippier as they plot an ambitious return to the Premier League – Daily Mail
World football
Barcelona are in talks over a deal for Atletico Madrid’s Julian Alvarez – The Athletic
A look at the stats behind why Barcelona have moved for Anthony Gordon in a proposed €80million move.
US men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino has had talks with Serie A side Milan about taking over as manager next season – The Guardian
Carlo Ancelotti’s son Davide will board a plane back to Europe to take over as Lille manager next season – The Sun
The Brazil football federation (CBF) has appealed a sanction handed to U17 player Eduardo Conceicao after he was banned for four months for mimicking a monkey gesture in protest against the racist abuse he reported he received – The Athletic
World Cup
FIFA faces legal action from at least three US states over claims it has pushed up World Cup ticket prices by limiting supplies and switching categories – The Sun
Roman Kemp was put through his paces in an acclimation session running on Premier League Friday tonight. The feature highlights how the extreme heat expected at this summer’s World Cup will affect the players.
Scottish football
Martin O’Neill’s meeting with Celtic supremo Dermot Desmond has been delayed until next week – The Scottish Sun
Liel Abada has been spotted back in Glasgow just two years after swapping Scotland for the United States – The Scottish Sun
SFA chief executive Ian Maxwell has slammed the treatment of referee John Beaton over his Fir Park penalty call as “disgusting” – The Scottish Sun
