The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
The Sun
Real Madrid are ready to make a £100m bid to lure Manchester City star Rodri to the Bernabeu this summer.
Everton and West Ham are set to battle it out for Douglas Luiz as the player plots a return to the Premier League.
Prince William will break away from his summer holiday to attend Sunday's Euro 2025 final as Sarina Wiegman's England aim to retain their title.
The Times
Hugo Ekitike rejected interest from Manchester United and Newcastle to join Liverpool.
Chelsea are advancing in talks for Dutch pair Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons.
Former Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka has agreed terms with newly-promoted side Sunderland and is 'excited by the challenge' - but Leverkusen coach Erik ten Hag wants to block the move.
Newcastle are set to improve a bid for Yoane Wissa after the forward left Brentford's pre-season training camp.
Daily Mirror
Liverpool are waiting for Atalanta to sell Ademola Lookman to Inter Milan before offloading Federico Chiesa to the Serie A side, according to reports.
Bukayo Saka has said excitement levels are high in the Arsenal dressing room after three of their summer signings made debut appearances against AC Milan in Singapore - with at least two more new faces to follow.
The Guardian
Arsenal have finally reached agreement with Sporting for the transfer of Viktor Gyökeres in a deal worth up to €73.5m (£63.7m), having resolved the problematic issue of the €10m of add-ons to end a tortuous saga and Mikel Arteta's hunt for a No 9.
Jess Carter has thanked England fans for their "unbelievable support" after revealing she had been racially abused on social media at Euro 2025.
Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba will not appear in the MLS All-Star Game on Wednesday despite being selected for the event, with both Inter Miami players now in line to be suspended from their club's next match as a result.
Marc Brys has denied he has quit as coach of Cameroon despite the country's football federation confirming his exit on Wednesday, as the Belgian said his email was likely hacked and his alleged resignation letter did not come from him.
The Athletic
Newcastle United are expected to choose Nottingham Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson as their preferred candidate for the vacant sporting director role.
Daily Telegraph
England are moving closer to selecting seven forwards on the bench and are even training props to deputise at hooker as head coach Steve Borthwick aims for maximum flexibility within his match-day 23.
Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has re-appointed his former fitness coach Umberto Ferrara with immediate effect, the Italian world No 1 confirmed on Wednesday.
Sophie Ecclestone has admitted she considered quitting cricket in the aftermath of the public spat involving Alex Hartley and the Ashes whitewash.
Daily Express
West Ham may be forced to play a number of matches away from the London Stadium in the future. London are set to launch a bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships, and the timing of the competition would overlap with the Premier League campaign.
Daily Record
Brendan Rodgers insists he is in charge of ALL Celtic signings - and told fans he understands them wanting more new arrivals.
puzampyz
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kokikpty
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Emmysomto
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So now we wanna go get this flop? it won't work either
fokdiktz
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£100M on a player that suffers ACL?
luzacelry
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I'm agree with you, bro,Vitinā, Mackalist are all the best than the old and injured one Rodri
luzacelry
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Please don't abuse the Real madrid money to buy Rodri ,take the decision for Angelo Stiller so younger.
bedcdepuz
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Alonso doesn't like vini at all
he must be another racist Spanish
bedcdepuz
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Madrid just wanna waste money Rodri is nolonger worth the value
after that injury he could never be the same
bedcdepuz
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f.ck no
Emergency911
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Cause they have money
They have money but they don’t have sense 😂
Danny670
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It'll be the most foolish transfer ever.
Doweilptyz
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I think they just need to spend that money on Isak. They need a good striker, that's when Mbape can operate effectively at the flank. Spanish always have a very good CDM, Madrid should look into the league for a young talent to fill that space.
kedacektz
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True they don’t buy talent they buy a star… that’s their problem
Cause they have money
yoziscijr_99
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Cap in fact these English media are all fake
Emergency911
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Madrid just wanna waste money Rodri is nolonger worth the value
True they don’t buy talent they buy a star… that’s their problem
Kevin201
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Vinicrying Jr must be in pain 😂
CHBOY
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Madrid just wanna waste money Rodri is nolonger worth the value
CHBOY
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100million? That guy should cost 35million totalling to 40 or 45 with add-ons.
Rodri is finished
tedaikruy
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Alonso doesn't like vini at all
Buhbklmor
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no need. rodri will never regain his form after this big injury
Kotinorsuy
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is not only Liverpool has gone players
Kotinorsuy
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this one sweet 🌹 die, one good turn deserve another
reyabdelm
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Man city scam Barca with Aguero ,now they want to scam Madrid with Rodri...let’s see as tins unfolds
Stop taking rubbish, real Madrid said that they want to put 100 million
yeteikorst
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IRONY! Whole Real Madrid team did not attend the Balandor Ceremony when he won coz they thought he didn't deserve it and are now ready to splash 100mil for him.
Moucilmrz
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is better to rising casemiro
Collibsodinaka
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Man city scam Barca with Aguero ,now they want to scam Madrid with Rodri...let’s see as tins unfolds
Man City didn't scam Barcelona. Aguero joined Barcelona as a free agent
Gear5OnePiece__Luffy
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Disgrace!! Vini should leave for Saudi or other league for self respect 🫡 ✊🏽
nioclmnuy
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Madrid disrespected Rodri and now they want him to solve their problems .....
Virgin_Garzy
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100million? That guy should cost 35million totalling to 40 or 45 with add-ons.
mumu boy how much is Madueke not to even talk of Caicedo
IkennaKalu
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Man city scam Barca with Aguero ,now they want to scam Madrid with Rodri...let’s see as tins unfolds
do you think Madrid will buy that finished player and don't believe rvery rumore bro
Kibbdlmpuz
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€100m that's too much for rodri come on wise madrid y not €65m
Codacilyz
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Rodri should go for 200000000
JPSTANCE
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100million? That guy should cost 35million totalling to 40 or 45 with add-ons.
Kubdipstu
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Man city scam Barca with Aguero ,now they want to scam Madrid with Rodri...let’s see as tins unfolds
Rocikopu
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we don't sell rodri please
FlashyboiDYan
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Realmadrid please look forward ⏩ to different player not this guy, because he will not be the same again after the long term injury also his age matter too.
FlashyboiDYan
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His not for sale
but Realmadrid should not buy him either, because he'll never be the same again
TheHerony
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Perez should stop this... Rodri is a good player but for some reasons he shouldnt be considered... as a Madrid fan I really dont subscribe to this inasmuch as we desperately need a player of his profile... Our scouts simply are poor in scouting for young and talented players that are yet to make name for themselves... those are the players that would be able to toil for the team... not ones that come with bunch of egoes...
recceklnrs
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His not for sale
vuaabdipu
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If Man City goes trophyless once again He might leave
SameenSaifullah32
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Liverpool Alexis Mac Allister will be much more better but unfortunately Liverpool won't sell
Peyadlst
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That's what you need, a midfielder, Real Madrid.
M_cAveli
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My brother, have you ever seen Real Madrid made for the past decades?
Yet they tell us they are the best team. Best team indeed 🤔
nupablnrsu
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After taking Bellingham away from PEP, now you want to take his treasure. Didn’t you see Rodri in Spain years ago before he came to EPL? Why not go and look for something new to build with instead of an already made?
My brother, have you ever seen Real Madrid made for the past decades?
nupablnrsu
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He's a Spanish, so they won't mind paying that much.
M_cAveli
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After taking Bellingham away from PEP, now you want to take his treasure. Didn’t you see Rodri in Spain years ago before he came to EPL? Why not go and look for something new to build with instead of an already made?
duaceinrtz
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bro..😂😂😂😂..the side eyes.😒😮💨
I tell u man😂😂
ABHILEO12
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Imagine Vini and Rodri’s locker next to each other😂😂😂😂
bro..😂😂😂😂..the side eyes.😒😮💨
LinoVee
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Bring 150M along with Rodrigo!! And it's all yours!!!
you don't have sense
madhurpednekar99
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Noo way.. that’s a horrible decision .. so many younger players available … vitinha, stiller , Enzo … I don’t understand why Madrid is obsessed with this man ..