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BBC
Bayern Munich are planning another move for Manchester City's England defender Kyle Walker, after they failed to sign the 33-year-old last summer. (Star)
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has met with super agent Jorge Mendes, whose clients include one of the club's targets in Benfica's 19-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Neves. (Mirror)
Crystal Palace are set to join the race to sign Wolfsburg's 24-year-old French centre-back Maxence Lacroix this summer. (Telegraph - subscription required)
Arne Slot will be appointed as Liverpool's new head coach rather than manager in a change to the club's structure. (Times - subscription required)
West Ham's hopes of appointing former Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui to replace David Moyes as manager this summer appear to be over with AC Milan close to agreeing a deal. (Guardian)
Barcelona are moving closer to signing Argentina midfielder Guido Rodriguez, 30, from fellow La Liga club Real Betis. (Sport - in Spanish)
Barcelona are planning to protect the future of 17-year-old centre-back Pau Cubarsi after proposing a new deal for the Spaniard that includes a release clause of €500m (£423.2m). (AS - in Spanish)
Ex-Manchester United and Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 35, believes his former club should build any future team around Portugal's Bruno Fernandes, 29. (ESPN)
Juventus are working on deals to extend the contracts of Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 26, and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 24. (Rudy Galetti)
German goalkeeper Loris Karius, 30, will leave Newcastle United as a free agent at the end of the current season. (Fabrizio Romano)
Tottenham have been forced to abandon plans to make a move for 19-year-old Real Madrid and Turkey playmaker Arda Guler, with Carlo Ancelotti saying he will stay with the Spanish club. (Express)
AC Milan are interested in signing Aston Villa's Brazilian defender Diego Carlos at the end of the season (AS - in Spanish)
Sky Paper Talk
SUNDAY MIRROR
Virgil van Dijk's future is a top priority for incoming Liverpool boss Arne Slot with Borussia Dortmund leading several European clubs set to pursue the Dutch defender.
Ronnie O'Sullivan has encouraged rebel players to "go where the money is" amid a rumoured LIV-style breakaway tour.
Manchester United are tapping into the contacts book of super agent Jorge Mendes as they look to transform their much-criticised recruitment.
Tottenham met with the agent of Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Giorgi Sudakov in midweek to discuss a potential summer transfer deal.
Phil Parkinson ceded that the need to evolve Wrexham on the pitch could see some of the club's promotion heroes cut adrift this summer.
Joel Veltman fears Roberto De Zerbi could still leave Brighton - despite being overlooked for the Liverpool job.
Stockport County celebrated winning the League Two title over rivals Wrexham AFC by flying a banner over the Racecourse Ground ahead of the pair's clash on Saturday afternoon reminding the Hollywood-owned club who lifted the league trophy.
MAIL ON SUNDAY
The brother of Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho aimed a dig at Cody Gakpo before Liverpool's draw with West Ham.
A Feyenoord player was spotted at the London Stadium to watch Liverpool's draw with West Ham ahead of Arne Slot's appointment. Versatile defender Lutsharel Geertruida was in attendance as seen on his Snapchat post.
David Moyes has joked he'll be glad to see the back of 'Liverpool's daddy' Jurgen Klopp and his 'too bright teeth' when he leaves at the end of the season after sharing the touchline with the Liverpool boss for the last time.
Arsenal youngster Chido Obi-Martin kept up his remarkable scoring run for the Gunners' Under-19s with seven goals in a 9-0 win against Norwich.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters has given his view on the possibility of top flight matches being played abroad in the future.
Outgoing Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has responded to the German side's fans setting up a petition for him to stay at the club.
Erik ten Hag has insisted he is developing a clear playing style at Manchester United with INEOS looking to establish a new game model at Old Trafford.
Sheffield Wednesday chairman Dejphon Chansiri has been filmed shoving a young fan after being taunted outside Hillsborough Stadium on Friday evening.
Antonio Conte has reportedly reached an agreement to become the next manager of Napoli.
THE SUNDAY TIMES
Everton manager Sean Dyche rates overseeing the club's escape from relegation as his greatest achievement.
Arne Slot will be appointed as Liverpool's new head coach rather than manager as Anfield prepares for a shift away from the traditional British football club structure.
SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Crystal Palace are set to join the race for Maxence Lacroix this summer as European clubs look closely at the Wolfsburg centre-back.
The Football Association's recently-published transactions list has highlighted the number of player family members involved in transfer deals.
Former Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell is on the radar of Bournemouth's owners for a role across their clubs.
Erik ten Hag was roundly booed for his substitutions before Manchester United were jeered off after a dismal display against Burnley at Old Trafford effectively ended their hopes of Champions League qualification.
THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Blackburn want up to £20m for their top scorer Sammie Szmodics, with Brentford and Luton monitoring the striker.
Everton may need to sell Merseyside derby hero Jarrad Branthwaite before June 30 to beat another financial rap. Sean Dyche would love the centre-back, 21, to stick around for another season at least.
A fan brandishing a corner flag confronted stewards after Sheffield Wednesday's win over West Brom at Hillsborough.
Crystal Palace are set to start building work having sealed funds for a £150m facelift at Selhurst Park.
West Ham are set to miss out on first choice manager Julen Lopetegui with the ex-Wolves boss close to joining AC Milan.
DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY
Kyle Walker is still wanted by Bayern Munich.
SUNDAY EXPRESS
Liverpool target Johan Bakayoko has reportedly piqued the interest of their Premier League rivals Brentford, who are eyeing up a new frontman to replace Ivan Toney.
Tottenham have been forced to abandon plans to sign Arda Guler in the summer with the midfielder now set to stay at Real Madrid.
Manchester United target Thomas Tuchel would reportedly be interested in either managing the Red Devils or returning to Chelsea this summer as he prepares to leave Bayern Munich.
SUNDAY MAIL
Derek Ferguson has warned Rangers captain James Tavernier he must learn from Jordan Henderson and his Saudi Pro League misstep.
Elie Youan has told a doubting Hibs fan "shut your mouth" on social media after he was missing from the starting lineup.
There could be more bad news on the injury front for Scotland after Scott McTominay became the latest star forced off for his club.
Celtic are reportedly keeping tabs on Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Asmir Begovic as they ramp up their search for Joe Hart 's successor.
SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
QPR are leading the chase for Celtic's Republic of Ireland prospect Bosun Lawal.
Lewis Ferguson has an invite from Steve Clarke to come and watch Scotland in action at Euro 2024 and be around the group.
Guardian
Liverpool title hopes almost over after Antonio earns West Ham a point
Jacob Steinberg at the London Stadium
Is it over yet? Normally, a defensively flawed, late-season 2-2 draw would be something to savour. As far as Liverpool are concerned, though, everything feels difficult to love at the moment. The mentality monsters, the team that once flattened opponents as limited as West Ham as a matter of course, are gone.
This is a team whose emotional energy has been drained by the challenge of staying in a three-way title race. Jürgen Klopp, who has three games left before he can pack it in, looks and sounds spent. He was not in the mood to say much about his row with Mohamed Salah, who was preparing to come on as a late substitute at the London Stadium and made it very clear he had zero interest in anything his manager had to say to him.
Perhaps a new voice is needed. And maybe, once the disappointment of throwing more points away subsides, at least Klopp will tell himself that he will not have to coach those dreaded 12.30pm kick-offs any more. The responsibility will fall on Arne Slot next season and much will depend on whether Liverpool can rediscover their poise in front of goal.
This was a game they could have won 10 times over. One-nil down at half-time, their aerial shortcomings exposed by Jarrod Bowen heading in his 20th goal of the season, Liverpool had responded well. They ripped into a passive West Ham at the start of the second half, scored twice and had enough chances to seal a win that would have kept alive their hopes of taking advantage of any slips from Arsenal and Manchester City.
Yet Liverpool are short of conviction at both ends. Luis Díaz could have had a hat-trick but had to settle for the assist for Andy Robertson’s equaliser. Late on, with Liverpool chasing a winner, Harvey Elliott would crack an effort against the bar.
West Ham, who are preparing for a managerial change of their own, were lucky. David Moyes was happy after Michail Antonio rescued a creditable point, but he knew Liverpool were the better team.
Klopp had reacted strongly to the defeat to Everton, Darwin Núñez and Salah included in the five players who dropped to the bench, and the early signs were positive. Playing all the football, making all the passes, there were times when Liverpool threatened to destroy West Ham’s attempts to sit deep and counterattack.
Confidence was fragile after West Ham’s thrashing at Crystal Palace. Mohammed Kudus’s dribbling worried Trent Alexander-Arnold on the left but moments of flair were sparse. Lucas Paquetá simply was not in the game.
Liverpool eased into their groove, Elliott spurning their first chance and West Ham were grateful for a late offside call after Angelo Ogbonna handled Díaz’s shot. Liverpool, who had Cody Gakpo leading the line, found it too easy to expose West Ham’s lack of mobility. Alexis Mac Allister soon shot straight at Alphonse Areola.
Shoddy finishing made Liverpool vulnerable. A few minutes after Díaz dragged a shot against the woodwork, West Ham decided to have a go at the unfamiliar concept of pressing. It ended with Alisson pushing Bowen’s deflected shot wide.
Liverpool retreated down the tunnel wondering how they were behind. West Ham, though, have developed a habit of conceding shortly after half-time. The second half was three minutes old when Díaz rolled a pass inside to Robertson, who had space to jab a weak shot past Areola.
West Ham made the same old error of trying to guard a slender lead. They were soon being pulled all over the place. Ryan Gravenberch and Alexander-Arnold went close before Liverpool went ahead. Alexander-Arnold’s corner reached Gakpo and when his shot hit Ogbonna, the ball went in off Areola for an own-goal.
West Ham looked finished. They toyed with a complete collapse, only for Areola to thwart Díaz with two outstanding saves. Out of nowhere, an equaliser arrived. Bowen crossed and Antonio punished slack defending by heading past Alisson. Liverpool found a way not to win.
The 4th Official
West Ham United Are Keeping Tabs On This Gifted Winger: Good Option For The Hammers?
West Ham United are keeping tabs on Vitoria Guimaraes winger Jota Silva as they look to strengthen their squad in the summer.
In a recent report, The Daily Express claimed that West Ham United are keeping tabs on Vitoria Guimaraes winger Jota Silva. It has been stated that the Hammers are locked in a three-way battle with Brighton and Hove Albion and Fulham in the race to land the Portuguese wide player in the summer.
Silva’s Impressive Form In Portuguese Football This Season
The 24-year-old is enjoying an impressive campaign at the Portuguese club as he has been responsible for putting in a string of eye-catching displays on the left side of their attack. Silva has found the back of the net 15 times and picked up seven assists in 38 matches for Vitoria Guimaraes this season in multiple competitions.
The Portuguese talent has been a decent performer in the final third and has done well to average 3.1 shots, 1.0 key passes and 1.1 dribbles per game in the Liga Portugal. However, he needs to find a way to improve his ball distribution after completing just 68.2% of his attempted passes in the Portuguese top tier (stats via whoscored).
His current contract at the Portuguese club will expire at the end of next season which could open the door for the Hammers to sign him on a cut-price deal later this summer.
Is Silva A Good Fit For West Ham United?
Silva is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few dangerous runs with the ball out in the wide areas. He has got the eye to play a few decisive passes on the offensive end of the field and can even shoot the ball with power and accuracy from long range.
The Portuguese talent mainly functions as a left-winger but can also fill in as a right-sided wide player or play as a striker down the middle if needed. We can expect him to inject more firepower into West Ham‘s attack as long as he can make a smooth transition to life in the Premier League.
At 24, Silva has got a lot of room for improvement in his game and could be a real asset at the London Stadium. With all things considered, the Portuguese talent would be a good fit for West Ham‘s needs this summer.
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