Plus: Chelsea are reportedly plotting to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Inter Milan; Tottenham have reportedly identified Brighton's Evan Ferguson as a long-term successor to Harry Kane; Leeds could reignite interest in Patrick Vieira and make him their next manager in the summer
Friday 31 March 2023 07:54, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MIRROR
Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal have offered to make Lionel Messi the world's highest-paid player in a proposed deal that would eclipse that of Cristiano Ronaldo at rivals Al Nassr.
Cristiano Ronaldo was rebuffed after attempting to wrest control of the Manchester United captaincy from Harry Maguire as the situation at Old Trafford deteriorated last season.
THE SUN
A report in Spain has claimed Real Madrid have placed Reece James "top of their transfer wishlist".
Arsenal are ready to rival Barcelona in the race to sign Brazilian wonderkid Vitor Roque, according to reports.
Chelsea are reportedly plotting to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to Inter Milan and in doing so blocking a return to Barcelona.
Vincent Kompany has emerged as a leading contender to become Tottenham's new boss.
Manchester United are exploring an Old Trafford revamp, according to reports.
Thomas Frank says he is flattered to be touted as Antonio Conte's replacement at Tottenham but insisted he is happy at Brentford.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Premier League clubs have avoided £470m in tax since 2015, according to a financial think tank alleging "improper and possibly illegal behaviour" across the game.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has pulled off a major coup by landing the highly rated Felix Jones, who was a key cog in South Africa's 2019 World Cup triumph.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea will reportedly demand £70m from clubs who are interested in signing Mason Mount this summer.
Manchester United are reportedly considering a move for Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel while they attempt to sign David De Gea to a new deal.
Lionel Messi has reaffirmed to Argentina team-mates that he is inclined to extend his contract at PSG before exploring a move to Major League Soccer.
Morgan Schneiderlin admits he's still angry at himself for wasting his opportunity at Manchester United.
Tottenham chief Fabio Paratici has jetted back to England to face growing uncertainty over his future after he was hit with a global ban from football.
Manchester United's latest financial figures illustrate that the Glazers' reported asking price of £6bn is far too high.
Brighton will discuss a new deal for striker Evan Ferguson this summer to reward his excellent progress.
THE TIMES
West Brom's auditors have stated there is a "material uncertainty" over the company continuing as a going concern because of a lack of guarantees over finances.
The Olympic athletes Laura Muir and Jemma Reekie decided enough was enough and quit their training camp in South Africa after an argument over using a hire car to visit a coffee shop for a drink.
DAILY EXPRESS
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani's eye-watering bid to buy Manchester United will reportedly not face any issues with the new, stricter owners' and directors' test.
Tottenham have reportedly identified Brighton's Evan Ferguson as a long-term successor to Harry Kane.
Leeds could reignite interest in Patrick Vieira and make him their next manager in the summer, according to reports.
The Premier League has reportedly rejected a £15m proposal by Netflix to make a documentary about the 20 top-flight clubs.
Liverpool are admirers of Chelsea defender Levi Colwill and could look to sign the central defender this summer if the Blues are willing to do business, according to reports.
THE INDEPENDENT
Tottenham forward Bethany England has been told not to give up on her dream of representing England at this summer's World Cup.
THE ATHLETIC
The Professional Footballers' Association will launch a campaign this summer to warn players of the risks of using snus.
West Brom's directors have effectively written off the £5m loan the Championship club's owner Guochuan Lai paid to one of his Chinese companies in June 2021, signalling their belief that it is never coming back.
Aston Villa could welcome Boubacar Kamara back for the trip to Chelsea as his recovery has gone quicker than planned.
THE GUARDIAN
Ilkay Gundogan's agent has denied the Manchester City midfielder has made a decision on his future after repeated suggestions that the Germany international is joining Barcelona this summer.
Mason Mount is interested in joining Bayern Munich and reuniting with Thomas Tuchel after the former Chelsea manager was appointed by the German club last week.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal have announced their intention to fight ticket touting - with tickets for their final game of the season selling for as much as £50,000.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic's hopes of wrapping up a quick fire title will not be delayed by the coronation of King Charles.
Lee Johnson fears it will take Middle East millions for the Premiership's lesser lights to wrestle power away from Scotland's west coast.
SCOTTISH SUN
Alfredo Morelos has narrowed his next destination down to two clubs, Aston Villa and Sevilla, it's being reported.
Reo Hatate is set to miss Celtic's return to Premiership action at Dingwall on Sunday to ensure he's 100 percent fit for the Old Firm.
