The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
TRANSFERS
Newcastle United are prepared to open talks to sell Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich if the German champions match their £75m valuation for the England forward. – The Times
The chances of Manchester United signing Newcastle United‘s Sandro Tonali have receded due to the Magpies’ asking price. – The Telegraph
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali speaks about recent performances, his future at the club and Italy’s failure to qualify for the World Cup.
Manchester United are admirers of Crystal Palace midfielder Adam Wharton but may opt against the signing as the Old Trafford club view him as too similar to Kobbie Mainoo – The Telegraph
Juventus are among the clubs keeping tabs on James Trafford‘s situation at Manchester City – Daily Mail
Nicolas Jackson is open to a return to Chelsea, with sources indicating the Senegalese forward is encouraged by how much has changed at the club since his departure – The Sun
Frank Lampard believes Coventry need to be ‘ambitious’ ahead of their first Premier League season in nearly three decades. – Mirror
Coventry owner Doug King reflects his team’s on promotion back to the Premier League.
Manchester United are preparing a €40m (£35m) bid for 16-year-old Palmeiras talent Eduardo Conceicao. – UOL Esporte
PREMIER LEAGUE
Tottenham loan star Luka Vuskovic is facing an indefinite spell on the sidelines with a ‘severe’ knee injury. – Evening Standard
Brentford‘s academy has been awarded Category One status just four years after reopening following the club’s promotion to the Premier League. – Evening Standard
Manchester United icon Bryan Robson says Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta‘s job is under pressure after Manchester City defeat – football.london
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Atletico Madrid have suffered a potential double injury blow ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal with Ademola Lookman and Alexander Sorloth set to miss the next two games. – football.london
Barcelona are pushing to sign Joao Cancelo on a permanent deal from Al-Hilal. – SPORT
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Ajax are trying to sign highly-rated Bailey Rice from Rangers – Scottish Sun
Rangers have beaten off interest from Premier League giants to sign highly-rated youngster Ashton Scally. – Daily Record
