Top stories and rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Barcelona they are trying to sign Manchester United teenage sensation JJ Gabriel – The sun.
The Crystal Palace are ready to listen to summer offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta if they cannot agree on the terms of a new deal for the striker – The sun.
EFL
Brentford they follow carefully Coventry City as Bobby Thomas – The sun.
European football
Barcelona have refused to rule out the possibility of a free agent option Marc Guehi next summer – The sun.
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s a difficult start to life in Real Madrid resumed after the defender was forced off with an ankle injury Athletic club on Wednesday – The sun.
Scottish football
Olympiakos are associated with the move for Dundee United goal Galimazhan Kenzhebek – Daily Record.
Scotland Fans can head to nightclubs to watch World Cup matches, we can reveal – Scottish sun.
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cricket
Owners of a hundred franchises Welsh Fire have emerged as serious candidates for purchase Virat Kohli’s Royal Challengers Bengaluruone of the biggest beasts in the Indian Premier League – The Telegraph.
F1
F1 is the godfather Bernie Ecclestone stated that Max Verstappen will spoil the dreams of the ‘earring’ Lando Norrisdeclaring the Dutchman the greatest driver the sport has ever known – Daily Mail.
Rugby Union
The Rugby Football League (RFL) is considering an offer from an Australian promoter to play a hybrid rugby match against of England national rugby team – The and Paper.
athletics
World Athletics scrapped plans to introduce a take-off zone for the long jump rather than a traditional backboard due to widespread hostility from athletes – The Guardian.