Alexis Sanchez: Sensational Premier League Comeback Hints at Stunning Twist - Insider Report

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

THE SUN

Alexis Sanchez, the former forward for Arsenal and Man Utd, may potentially return to the Premier League through a surprising free transfer. Reports suggest that Sanchez is prepared to accept an enticing offer from Nottingham Forest.

In an effort to finalize a deal involving Harry Kane, Bayern Munich has left two of its key executives behind. While the team travels to Japan, chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen and technical director Marco Neppe have remained in Europe in hopes of engaging in further discussions with Spurs chairman Daniel Levy.

Arsenal are on the verge of finalizing a bargain deal for Brazilian midfielder Bitello from Gremio, with a reduced price of £6.8m expected this week.

In preparation for his highly anticipated fight against MMA superstar Francis Ngannou in Saudi Arabia on October 29, Tyson Fury is scheduled to train alongside UFC legend Tom Aspinall.

Ben Stokes is prepared to have surgery on his persistent knee injury following the fifth Test match with the goal of extending his career, enabling him to captain England on the Ashes tour in Australia in 2025.

Liverpool is engaged in ongoing negotiations with Southampton to secure the services of Romeo Lavia. However, there exists a substantial discrepancy between the two clubs' valuations of the young player, with Southampton valuing him at £50m.

During Wrexham's US tour, Ben Foster was denied entry to a San Diego bar due to his negative demeanor.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have made a verbal bid worth a total of £51.4m for Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund.

West Ham are concerned about losing out on Conor Gallagher, as he is determined to stay and compete for his spot at Chelsea under Mauricio Pochettino.

Shortly into their pre-season match against Bayern Munich, Nathan Ake's departure from the field after only 30 minutes raised injury concerns for Pep Guardiola before the start of the new season.

THE GUARDIAN

British athletes, Lina Nielsen, Joshua Zeller, and Amelia Strickler, are furious with the national federation, accusing them of "stealing" their opportunity to participate in the upcoming World Championships. Consequently, UK Athletics is likely to decline the invitation to the Championships.

American billionaire Stephen Pagliuca has indicated his interest in investing in a Premier League team, which could potentially affect the ongoing takeover bid at Manchester United.

Manchester United's young player, Alvaro Fernandez, expressed his desire to remain at Old Trafford for the upcoming season, despite receiving approaches from several Championship clubs.

Bernardo Silva has been informed by Manchester City that they have no plans of selling him during this summer.

Manchester United is displeased with Wrexham manager Phil Parkinson's remarks regarding goalkeeper Nathan Bishop. Parkinson suggested that Bishop should avoid Wrexham after Paul Mullin required oxygen before being substituted.

The pursuit of RB Leipzig's Croatian defender Josko Gvardiol by Manchester City persists.

Bayern Munich manager, Thomas Tuchel, has openly expressed his interest in signing Harry Kane. Tuchel emphasized that he has "nothing to hide" regarding this pursuit, especially considering the team's current predicament with numerous injured players.

Declan Rice denies having discussions with Mason Mount about both of them joining the same club this summer.

Lazio and Fulham are both vying for Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Ange Postecoglou has delivered a clear indication that Giovani Lo Celso will remain with Tottenham for the coming season.

DAILY MIRROR

Henri Lansbury has decided to call time on his career at 32.

DAILY RECORD

Shakhtar Donetsk chief executive Sergei Palkin has demanded FIFA put in place a "solidarity fund" for Ukrainian clubs, which could force Celtic to pay a transfer fee in any potential move for Tete.