Last Updated: 05/09/20 8:40am
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Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Saturday’s national newspapers…
DAILY STAR
Georginio Wijnaldum’s agent is closing in on an agreement for his client to join Barcelona this summer.
Could Wijnaldum be on his way to Barcelona?
Manchester United are prepared to walk away from a deal to sign Jadon Sancho.
THE SUN
Mauricio Pochettino has backtracked on claims he would never manage Barcelona due to his allegiance to rivals Espanyol.
Watford captain Troy Deeney insists he can still cut it in the Premier League after overcoming knee troubles.
DAILY MAIL
Timo Werner rejected the chance to move to Manchester City after Pep Guardiola called him up to discuss a potential move.
Fulham have held talks with Torino over a move for former Chelsea youngster Ola Aina.
A drastic breakthrough in negotiations is required if England’s Jadon Sancho is to finalise a move to Manchester United within the next month.
Ollie Watkins is being linked with a move away from Brentford this summer
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has revealed he mistakenly did not start Giorgio Chiellini against Bosnia & Herzegovina as he did not have his glasses on.
DAILY EXPRESS
Blackburn, Bristol City and Swansea City are all interested in Liverpool defender Nat Phillips.
Harry Kane insists he is fully committed to Tottenham and is confident Jose Mourinho can get the best out of him.
DAILY MIRROR
Aston Villa continue to pursue Brentford’s Ollie Watkins and are closing in on a deal, according to reports.
Gareth Southgate admits he is ready to experiment with his goalkeepers – and told them to get used to the pressure.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Ham have made a £20m bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski, as they prepare to spend the money from Grady Diangana’s controversial sale to West Brom.
West Ham have made a £20m bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski
Harry Kane has admitted that missing the start of pre-season with Tottenham Hotspur was not “ideal”, but defended his decision to stay on holiday in the Bahamas last month and maintained he was ready to start games.
THE TIMES
Clubs in danger of breaching the Premier League’s financial regulations have been given a stay of execution after it secretly relaxed its profit and sustainability rules due to the coronavirus pandemic.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic outcast Boli Bolingoli has been linked with a move to Serie A giants Roma.
Scotland look set to be handed a 3-0 Nations League walkover as the Czech Republic announce they will not play Monday’s fixture.
