There are all the top stories from Thursday's national newspapers.

THE SUN

Ruben Neves will be one of the No1 transfer targets if he is appointed Manchester United boss.

Ronald Araujo signed a new deal with Barcelona, which ended the race for Antonio Rudiger.

A report in Italy claims that Romelu Lukaku has held video calls with Inter Milan.

Romelu Lukaku
Image: Romelu Lukaku has reportedly been in touch with former club Inter Milan

According to reports, Manchester United are considering a swoop for Rene Meulensteen.

According to reports, the race to sign Aurelien Tchouameni is currently being led by Chelsea.

Spurs are confident of winning the race this summer.

According to reports, Barcelona are waiting for Erling Haaland's response to their offer before moving ahead with a deal for Robert Lewandowski.

England fans were assured by the World Cup bosses that they would not be ripped off.

Ossie Ardiles had a successful heart surgery.

DAILY EXPRESS

According to reports,Newcastle are considering a cut-price move for Mainz skipper Moussa Niakhate after moving on from the idea of landing AC Milan's Sven Botman.

The chiefs of Paris Saint-Germain regret their decision to give a contract extension to the Brazil international.

THE TIMES

After he emerged as the favourite to become the next manager of Manchester United, he wants assurances about the future direction of the club.

DAILY MIRROR

With first-choice left-back Kieran Tierney out, Mikel Arteta could put young defender Lino Sousa in at the deep end.

Alejandro Garnacho has been brought into first-team training by the Manchester United interim manager.

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Ayling wants to spend the rest of his career at Leeds.

After spending 16 million dollars on Patrick Cutrone three years ago, Wolves want to cut their losses on him and make him available for just 4 million dollars.

DAILY MAIL

If plans for a new stadium for AC Milan and Inter do not progress quickly, the two clubs could share a new stadium outside of the city.

Dan Ashworth is going to take up the position of their sporting director if he can be released from gardening leave.

The penalty of 15 points is still on the cards next season despite Chris Kirchner moving closer to a takeover.

Russia will be kicked out of the women's Euros in England this summer following the country's invasion of Ukraine.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Even if the club misses out on the playoffs this season, Manchester United will still give substantial funds to ten Hag.

There is an acceptance at the club that it will be very difficult to sign either Harry Kane or Declan Rice.

Declan Rice tangles with Philippe Coutinho
Image: Declan Rice tangles with Philippe Coutinho

John McGinn is a player of interest to United.

It is likely that Manchester United will tell Mauricio Pochettino that he has not got their managerial job, even though they are still expected to speak to him this week.

The 86th Masters has been impacted by the Saudi Super Golf League saga, with the Asian Tour's top officials not attending the season's opening major for the first time in many years.

One of British Cycling's most senior officials signed a letter calling for the scrapping of rules that would allow Emily Bridges to race in women's events.

DAILY STAR

According to reports, the advisors of Manchester United were overruled by the owner as he prepares to appoint a new manager.

After his accounts were frozen in the UK and the EU, Roman Abramovich begged Hollywood friends to lend him money.

Ayling wants to spend the rest of his career at Leeds.

Luke Ayling is mobbed by team-mates after his winner at Wolves
Image: Luke Ayling is mobbed by team-mates after his winner at Wolves

According to the Dutch manager, he will be offered the position of Manchester United's next permanent manager after the club agreed with his camp that Steve McClaren should be appointed as his No 2.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers look set to miss out on Sam Johnstone with Spurs confident of winning the race for his signature.

The decision to vote in favour of guest clubs for the upcoming season was defended by Lowland League chairman Thomas Brown.

DAILY RECORD

Andy Considine would have been forced to take a big pay-cut if the contract terms Aberdeen offered were true.

The Hibs transfer targets have already been met personally by the man.