Top Premier League Clubs Locked in Race for West Ham Sensation Nayef Aguerd - Exclusive Details!

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

THE SUN

Liverpool and Manchester City are keeping a close eye on West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd in preparation for the upcoming summer transfer window.

Gareth Southgate recently disclosed that he had to persuade Kyle Walker on two occasions to reconsider his decision of retiring from international football.

Manchester United has faced harsh criticism from fans for their incompetence in selling Rasmus Hojlund shirts, which has been ongoing for over a month. The reason behind this setback is the club's inability to obtain a specific Danish letter needed for the shirt production.

As the uncertainty surrounding a possible takeover persists, Manchester United finds itself burdened with a colossal debt of £1bn, marking a significant milestone for the club.

DAILY MIRROR

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected the chance to take charge of the Norway women's team.

Gareth Southgate acknowledges that England considered the possibility of capturing the talented Evan Ferguson from Brighton. The England manager acknowledges that they have abandoned any pursuit of the Republic of Ireland striker, as he is not following in the footsteps of players like Jack Grealish and Declan Rice who have chosen to represent England internationally.

There have been speculations linking Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp to the German national team role, but his past remarks about the position indicate that he is unlikely to be considered after Hansi Flick's dismissal.

Southgate has tipped Harry Maguire to earn more minutes at Manchester United in the coming weeks despite a mixed display against Ukraine on Saturday.

DAILY MAIL

John Obi Mikel suggests that Chelsea should consider the return of some of their retired stars.

Reports indicate that Marco Verratti has verbally agreed to sign with Al Arabi, a team in the Saudi Pro League.

THE TIMES

Manchester United have placed Antony on a leave of absence to "address allegations of assault" that have been made against the Brazilian winger.

Stuart Broad has hailed Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff as a legend of the game and says his presence among the England coaching staff will be an "inspiration" for the players.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Marina Granovskaia visited Chelsea twice in the last month, but she was not invited by the Clearlake Capital-Todd Boehly owners on either occasion.

Wayne Rooney will have to wait until the MLS season ends to learn if DC United will offer him a contract extension as manager. He acknowledged the speculation linking him with a move to Birmingham City, stating that he cannot prevent such rumors.

Rugby enthusiasts have strongly criticized the "disorganized" food and beverage service at World Cup stadiums throughout France, with a significant number asserting that beer supplies are depleting during matches.

Responding to the backlash against this year's race, Mick Bennett, the race director of the Tour of Britain, defended the event following Wout van Aert's victory in the 2023 edition, which took place at Caerphilly Castle on Sunday.

Manchester United's singing section at Old Trafford will be excluded from participating in the upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray due to being identified as a 'risk group'.

DAILY RECORD

Gareth Southgate has confirmed England are trying to steal Elliot Anderson from under Steve Clarke's nose.

England are using Rangers' Auchenhowie training facility as a base ahead of the friendly with Scotland at Hampden on Tuesday.

SCOTTISH SUN

Nick Montgomery will be named as Hibs boss on Monday. A £50,000 compensation deal has landed the 41-year-old from Aussie A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners.