Harry Kane's Record-Breaking Contract Proposal Leaves Football World In Awe - Exclusive Report

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

THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham have offered Harry Kane a substantial new contract that would greatly enhance his current weekly salary of £200,000. However, the England captain seems unwilling to sign it at present, especially with the transfer window still open.

Erik ten Hag's aspirations for a bustling summer transfer window at Manchester United are impeded due to Financial Fair Play concerns stemming from a dearth of recent investments.

In a prospective overhaul, the FA Cup may eliminate replays, relocate early round matches to midweek fixtures, and potentially schedule the final on a regular Premier League weekend as soon as the 2024-25 season.

Young Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has interest from five overseas clubs, although none has yet made an offer anywhere near the club's £50m valuation.

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Folarin Balogun enjoyed a successful spell on loan at Ligue 1 club Reims last season

Bruno Saltor is poised to retain his position on Chelsea's coaching team as one of the rare remaining members from Graham Potter's short tenure at Stamford Bridge. Paris Saint-Germain has exercised a £5m buy-back option in the agreement that transferred Xavi Simons to PSV Eindhoven. However, Simons, who has been linked with Newcastle and Arsenal, retains 25 days to contemplate his future and make a decision on whether he wishes to return to France.

Qatar Airways has reported inflated profits of around £1bn with a chunk of the increase related to their busy spell ferrying passengers to and from the World Cup.

THE SUN

Sir Jim Ratcliffe maintains his pursuit to acquire Manchester United, emphasizing that his proposal is precisely what the club requires.

Chelsea intends to secure two Brazilian talents, namely Matheus Franca from Flamengo and forward Angelo Gabriel from Santos.

Declan Rice is likely to feature as part of a midfield trio on the left side for his first appearance with Arsenal.

Due to David de Gea's contract situation and Dean Henderson's gradual recovery from injury, Tom Heaton is expected to be Manchester United's starting goalkeeper for the pre-season campaign under Erik ten Hag.

According to reports from Italy, West Ham and Galatasaray are both vying for the signature of Arsenal's left-back, Nuno Tavares. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old seems to believe that he has better options available.

In more transfer news, Charlton is currently engaged in advanced negotiations to secure the signing of Fankaty Dabo, a former midfielder from Coventry.

FOOTBALL LONDON

Liverpool are set to test Chelsea's resolve to keep centre-back Levi Colwill as they look to add more depth to their defensive stocks.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal are likely to face another battle to keep prized teenager Ethan Nwaneri when the time comes around for him to sign his first professional deal in March 2024.

Wayne Rooney has voiced his wish to retain Lewis O'Brien on loan at DC United, as Sheffield United, the newly promoted team in the Premier League, has shown interest in the Nottingham Forest midfielder.

Andres Iniesta, who recently concluded his five-year tenure with Vissel Kobe, is the latest ex-teammate rumored to reunite with Lionel Messi at Inter Miami.

THE TIMES

The Football Association has been warned that selling the rights to the FA Cup to the Premier League will seriously weaken the historic competition.

Manchester United face having to compromise with Inter Milan as their initial bid for goalkeeper Andre Onana is around £13m below the Serie A club's valuation.

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal could snatch one of Manchester United's summer targets from under their nose as they consider an offer for Bayer Leverkusen full-back Jeremie Frimpong.

THE ATHLETIC

Inter Miami midfielder Rodolfo Pizzaro strongly criticized MLS's trade policy as he gets ready to be the player sacrificed by the club to accommodate their new designated player, Lionel Messi.

Chelsea is on the verge of finalizing the acquisition of Everton's young defender, Ishe Samuels-Smith, for a price estimated at £4m.

Liverpool academy analyst Ray Shearwood has departed Anfield to join the backroom staff of Steven Gerrard at Al Ettifaq, a club competing in the Saudi Pro League. Meanwhile, Inter Miami is making progress in their negotiations with Jordi Alba, another ex-Barcelona player.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers appear to have cooled their interest in signing Swansea City forward Morgan Whittaker, who is again being linked with his former loan club Plymouth Argyle.