The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United are monitoring Newcastle’s Lewis Hall and Fulham’s Antonee Robinson to potentially strengthen Michael Carrick’s options at left-back – The Guardian
Aston Villa are continuing to discuss a proposed deal for Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea – Daily Mail
As Man Utd confirm Youri Tielemans, Sky Sports’ Danyal Khan outlines how the club are looking to reinforce the midfield further
Tottenham are set to bring in Brighton’s Andrew Crofts to Roberto De Zerbi’s backroom staff – The Standard
Ben White has recovered from his knee injury for the start of Arsenal’s pre-season preparations, while Jurrien Timber hopes to be “back soon” – The Standard
Tottenham defender Elijah Upson has turned down the offer of a professional contract in order to join Arsenal – The Standard
WORLD CUP
Leandro Paredes was not sent off after being involved in a brawl following Argentina’s World Cup final defeat to Spain, contrary to initial reports – The Independent
Sky Sports’ Hayley McQueen has the final ‘Cheat Sheet’ after Spain claimed their second World Cup title, defeating Lionel Messi and Argentina 1-0 in extra time
Argentina’s press has praised its national team’s behaviour during and after Sunday’s World Cup final defeat by Spain, despite international condemnation – The Telegraph
The 2030 World Cup will be expanded to 64 teams according to the president of the South American football confederation – The Telegraph
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Hearts have agreed a £500,000 deal to sign midfielder Laurent Mendy from Forest Green – The Scottish Sun
Rangers will step up their summer rebuild this week with the arrival of Vanja Dragojevic and the departure of Brazilian striker Danilo – Daily Record
Rangers will receive just over 1,000 tickets for their Europa League qualifying trip to face Jagellonia Bialystok – and those making the trip face a nightmare journey with the club putting on no official travel option – Daily Record
NON-LEAGUE
Barry Hearn has outlined ambitious plans for Brentwood Town after agreeing a bumper new sponsorship deal with his local club – The Sun
