Steven Gerrard's Shock Move to Manage Saudi Arabia's Al Ettifaq

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

DAILY MAIL

Reports suggest that Steven Gerrard, the legendary footballer from Liverpool, is all set to become the new manager of Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq. Meanwhile, Crystal Palace is hoping to prevent Paris Saint-Germain from making a move for winger Michael Olise by placing a £50 million price tag on him.

After his disappointing stint with Liverpool, Juventus midfielder Arthur Melo is eager to make a comeback in the Premier League.

According to Alexi Lalas, Lionel Messi's move to Inter Miami could be the beginning of a trend, as more high-profile players are expected to join the team, leading to increased rivalry and highly competitive matches.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal are close to agreeing a fee with West Ham for Declan Rice and are expected to pay more than £100m for the midfielder if certain add-ons are achieved.

It seems that Wilfried Zaha is turning down an incredible £30m yearly offer to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo at Al Nassr. Meanwhile, Luka Modric is reportedly contemplating a switch to Al Hilal in Saudi Arabia, marking the end of his 10-year tenure at Real Madrid. In other news, Aston Villa has secured the services of Monchi as their new sporting director, following the exit of former CEO Christian Purslow.

On Monday, three board members of Everton stepped down from their positions, with the chairman, Bill Kenwright, expected to follow suit within the next 48 hours. These departures suggest that new investment is on the horizon. In a shocking revelation, centre-back Nilla Fischer of Sweden's national women's soccer team disclosed that players were required to show their genitalia to a doctor during the 2011 Women's World Cup in order to prove their gender.

THE SUN

Arsenal star William Saliba had "some issues" with manager Mikel Arteta during his loan stint at Marseille.

Leeds defender Robin Koch is banned from playing in the Championship next season, according to reports.

DAILY EXPRESS

Reports suggest that Liverpool's pursuit of Goncalo Inacio has led to a pause in discussions regarding a new deal at Sporting. This development could prove advantageous for the Reds by potentially saving them a significant amount in transfer fees during the upcoming summer window. Meanwhile, it appears that Manchester United's interest in William Saliba was quashed after the defender recently signed a contract extension with Arsenal.

Amidst contract negotiations, it is possible that Manchester United may choose to part ways with David de Gea as his contract approaches its end at the close of this month. The club has also expressed disapproval of Brandon Williams' conduct on social media in response to Manchester City's recent Champions League victory.

Instead of joining Lionel Messi at Inter Miami, Romeo Beckham has decided to focus on his development with Brentford. Real Madrid's pursuit of Jude Bellingham this summer may have an impact on their ability to sign Kylian Mbappe, who surprised many by sending a letter to PSG stating that he would not sign a one-year contract extension.

Manchester United are considering a move for former Manchester City midfielder Felix Nmecha, who was allowed to leave for Wolfsburg two years ago and might now be available for £13m.

DAILY STAR

Mason Greenwood expressed his satisfaction with the welcoming attitude of some of his Manchester United colleagues and the manager towards his comeback. Meanwhile, Lionel Messi encountered an obstacle at Beijing airport when he mistakenly used his Spanish passport instead of his Argentinian one.

Manchester United's shares experienced a significant surge, reaching their highest value in over a month, following rumors of an impending takeover. Reports suggest that Sheikh Jassim's offer has been successful, with the 17% increase in share price triggered by a story originating from Qatar.

Per Mertesacker has told a German television station he believes Arsenal are in a "good position" to sign Ilkay Gundogan from Premier League title rivals Manchester City.

THE TIMES

Premier League teams are contemplating the possibility of implementing a spending limit that would correlate a club's wage expenditure with the television revenue received by the lowest-performing team. Additionally, Sam Simmonds, a player from Exeter Chiefs, has opted out of being considered for selection in England's Rugby World Cup squad due to his forthcoming transfer to Montpellier.

THE TELEGRAPH

Newcastle are preparing to make a bid for German international midfielder Felix Nmecha as they look to start their summer recruitment.

Chelsea are reportedly intensifying their efforts to address their goalkeeping situation and have identified Andre Onana of Inter and Mike Maignan of AC Milan as their primary targets. Meanwhile, Mykhailo Mudryk, a winger for Chelsea, is eager to participate in the European U21 Championship with Ukraine as he seeks to regain his top form for the upcoming season.

The United States Senate is investigating the PGA Tour's shock merger with LIV Golf, citing concerns over Saudi Arabia's "deeply disturbing human rights record".

EVENING STANDARD

Rasmus Hojlund, the Atalanta forward, has expressed his excitement at the prospect of joining Manchester United, citing it as a significant career move. Meanwhile, Martin Zubimendi, the Spanish midfielder, has made it apparent that he has no desire to join Barcelona, despite the ongoing transfer rumors.

Brentford has given the green light for David Raya to join Tottenham, but they remain firm on their decision not to accept the current £20m offer from the north London club. Cesare Casadei, on the other hand, is optimistic that his impressive performances for Italy in the U20 World Cup in Argentina will catch the attention of Mauricio Pochettino as he finalizes his first-team squad at Chelsea during the summer.

THE ATHLETIC

Brentford technical director Lee Dykes said in-demand goalkeeper David Raya is "well within his rights to explore his options".

Leicester's Timothy Castagne could be on his way out of the club this summer, provided a suitable offer is made for the talented Belgian player. Meanwhile, England have shown interest in Everton's Tom Cannon, who may consider switching his national team allegiance from the Republic of Ireland.

Michael O'Neill, the Northern Ireland manager, is optimistic about midfielder Ethan Galbraith's future after he announced his departure from Manchester United. O'Neill has received inquiries from several clubs regarding the 22-year-old, who is currently a free agent.

Autopsy reports have shown that former USA Olympic sprinter Tori Bowie passed away at home last month because of complications during childbirth.

DAILY RECORD

Dermot Desmond's personal intervention to lure Brendan Rodgers back to Celtic has left the former Liverpool manager with a major decision to make. Meanwhile, John McGinn is confident that Scotland can confidently pursue a spot in Euro 2024, thanks to their newly-developed on-pitch arrogance.

Jay Idzes, who is being targeted by Aberdeen, has confirmed that he has not yet made a final decision regarding his future. Meanwhile, Enzo Maresca has been interviewed by Leicester for their managerial role that has been left empty, despite being the second favourite for the Celtic job.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are understood to be closing in on Atalanta striker Sam Lammers.

Rangers have reportedly been dealt a massive blow in their race to sign Bayern Munich star Malik Tillman on a permanent deal.

Glen Kamara has hinted he has played his final game for Rangers.

Celtic should consider signing Valerenga's young talent Odin Thiago Holm, as recommended by Harald Brattbakk, who believes the teenager possesses similar qualities to Arsenal's Martin Odegaard. Meanwhile, Queen's Park is set to have a Dutch coaching influence with the appointment of former Anderlecht manager Robin Veldman as their new boss.