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

THE GUARDIAN

Al Hilal has reportedly offered Romelu Lukaku a contract that could earn him up to £20 million per season. Other players such as Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, as well as Manchester City's Riyad Mahrez, are also being pursued by clubs in Saudi Arabia. The Ukrainian Football Association has requested that UEFA investigate a video showing a Manchester City fan at the Champions League final in Istanbul allegedly being struck by an official while attempting to hold onto a Ukrainian flag.

THE SUN

Jorge Mendes is getting desperate in his attempts to offload Ruben Neves.

Manchester United's first transfer of the summer has been "confirmed" with Min-Jae Kim set to sign.

Leicester have joined the race for Blackpool striker Jerry Yates.

According to reports in Spain, Real Madrid may not be able to afford the signing of Kylian Mbappe or Harry Kane this summer. As a result, the club is reportedly considering a more cost-effective option, in the form of former Stoke and Newcastle striker, Joselu.

Manchester United's pursuit of David Raya persists, despite Tottenham's current advantage in securing the Brentford goalie's signature. The £2.3bn intended for Ukraine war victims from the sale of Chelsea is currently in a state of uncertainty as the European Union imposes regulations on the allocation of the funds.

Nicolas Pepe, Arsenal's club-record signing, is reportedly on the market as the club actively seeks buyers. It appears that there are no intentions of reintegrating Pepe into the first-team squad for the upcoming season. Meanwhile, West Ham is said to be eyeing Valencia's Yunus Musah as a potential addition to their midfield. Reports suggest that the US international could be available for a fee of approximately £21m.

To secure a victory in the Ashes on foreign soil for the first time since 2001, Justin Langer emphasizes the importance of limiting Ben Stokes' impact with both the bat and ball, which could potentially create a positive chain reaction throughout the England team. However, concerns regarding potential disruptions from eco-protestors have resulted in increased security measures at the Edgbaston stadium for the first Test.

Paris Saint-Germain and Kylian Mbappe's acrimony continues to escalate as Mbappe's desire to become a free agent at the end of the 2023/24 season is improbable due to the club's intent to profit from one of their few remaining star players.

PGA Tour commissioner, Jay Monahan, has temporarily delegated day-to-day operations to Ron Price and Tyler Dennis due to a medical situation.

DAILY EXPRESS

AC Milan goalkeeper Mike Maignan has reportedly decided he does not want to join Chelsea this summer as he wants to play Champions League football.

Reports out of Qatar stating that Sheikh Jassim's bid for Manchester United was successful resulted in a surge in share prices. However, this could potentially work against him as the Glazer family may now be more inclined to consider the INEOS bid, which offers them a minority stake in the club. Meanwhile, Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk has expressed interest in signing several Chelsea players this summer, including Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Christian Pulisic, according to reports in Turkey.

The Jacksonville Jaguars could end up playing home games at the Daytona International Speedway when TIAA Bank Field is being renovated, a $2bn project that could take up to four years.

DAILY MAIL

Rasmus Hojlund, a promising young player from Atalanta, may hold the key to Manchester United's striker woes with the help of fellow Denmark team-mate Christian Eriksen's convincing powers. Meanwhile, Wilfried Zaha is reportedly keen on joining a Champions League club this transfer window, even though he has been offered a substantial sum from the Middle East.

A delegation from Aston Villa traveled to Spain on Tuesday with the aim of finalizing the signing of Monchi, the transfer mastermind of Sevilla. Meanwhile, Sunderland appears to be nearing a deal with Birmingham midfielder Jobe Bellingham, with a transfer fee of approximately £1.5m plus potential add-ons under negotiation.

Tyrone Mings acknowledges that his lackluster performance had led to his exclusion from the England squad under Gareth Southgate for a period of 15 months. However, he is optimistic about his comeback as he believes that the time off has made him a stronger and more skilled player. On the other hand, Denzel Dumfries has confirmed that he will remain at Inter Milan despite being pursued by numerous European clubs.

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DAILY MIRROR

Newcastle have been urged to sign former Liverpool star Sadio Mane this summer to "take them to the next level" ahead of their Champions League return.

Inter Miami is reportedly eyeing the possibility of bringing in Jordi Alba and Sergio Busquets, who played alongside Lionel Messi during their time at Barcelona. Meanwhile, Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate has expressed his support for the potential signing of Khephren Thuram from Nice, referring to him as his "little brother" and offering to assist him in adjusting to life in England.

Nani gave a sly grin and replied with "you never know" when Ben Foster, the goalkeeper, suggested that he should be Wrexham's next signing after the duo appeared in the Soccer Aid event on Sunday.

SCOTTISH SUN

Brendan Rodgers is on the verge of agreeing a sensational return as Celtic manager.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic striker Daizen Maeda has heaped praise on Ange Postecoglou and admits his former boss has left him dreaming of a "higher stage".

Malik Tillman, the talented playmaker, considers his move from Bayern Munich to Rangers on loan as the most significant decision he has made in his career so far. While a permanent transfer remains uncertain, he remains thrilled with his current situation at the club. Meanwhile, Rangers are reportedly in discussions to secure the signing of Nottingham Forest defender Jonathan Panzo, despite facing tough competition from other clubs.