The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
PREMIER LEAGUE
Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season begins - The Independent
Arsenal's move for Alvarez is due to PSG forward Bradley Barcola being unavailable for transfer - The Mirror
Manchester United are set to formally announce the signing of Cristian Orozco once his transfer is completed next week, while they are also closing in on finalising moves for Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow - Daily Express
United could be in line for a second lucrative sell-on windfall from Alejandro Garnacho's potential Chelsea departure, following Mason Greenwood's possible switch to Fenerbahce - The Mirror
WORLD CUP
Thomas Tuchel has promised to go easy on his battered England players as they attempt to shake off illness and injuries in time for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina - Daily Telegraph
Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of officiating the World Cup final - Daily Express
The controversial decision to waive a ban for the USA striker Folarin Balogun was taken solely by the chairman of FIFA's disciplinary committee without any of the 17 other members asked to be involved in the case - The Times
Police in Atlanta have been made aware of the historical context of England's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the authorities preparing for a complex operation mindful that there will be limited segregation inside the 75,000-seat stadium - The Times
Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup, with Patrick Vieira a contender to replace him - L'Equipe
Switzerland star Granit Xhaka branded Breel Embolo's red card as a "painful" decision from the referee - Daily Mail
EFL
Southampton have offered a permanent job to Spygate intern Will Salt - The Sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic boss Martin O'Neill admits he could lose his players this summer - and is braced for interest in a fourth key man - Scottish Sun
And O'Neill will hold talks with Callum McGregor to find out if the Celtic skipper wants to stay at the club - Scottish Sun
Derek McInnes admits Rangers will need to ship players on as he bids to build a team of title winners - Scottish Sun
WORLD FOOTBALL
Manchester City's former Spanish boss Pep Guardiola is on the shortlist to become the new Italy manager after Paulo Maldini was appointed as the country's technical head - Gazzetta dello Sport
Kurt Zouma has completed a shock transfer to Palm City FC in the United Arab Emirates - The Sun
Cricket
Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test coach with immediate effect and Andy Flower is the leading candidate to replace him - The Times
Ziedmptuyz
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Alvarez his dream is to play for Barcelona so Arsenal don't west your time
No worry with or without Alvarez we Gunners still will win 2026/27 EPL champion 🤣🤣🤣
Ziedmptuyz
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same way players are dying at United... very useless club
Well said 🤣🤣🤣
Ziedmptuyz
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Pep Guardiola for Italy 🇮🇹 manager is a good choice hope to see our 4 times World Cup champion in the nx 2030.
Fauzsmail
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do you have enough evidence
evidence is Alvarez himself said
Vaecimprst
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Una sabi spelling oo lol 😂
🤣🤣
liedmnor
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Arsenal should go for Morgan Rogers
kowacekntz
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it is not about ronaldo dude...the world knows what Fifa did with Argentina
Are we talking about Argentina here. Or if you’re intelligent in football you wouldn’t say this 💩 again because others are saying it!!! You humans deserve suffering on this planet because you always don’t want to admit the truth rather chasing your own opinions. CR7 fans are delusional like himself.
kowacekntz
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Gycorez, merino haverts, can play in striking. sign winger coz Martinelli is unrealible.. get someone to rest zubi as well n a good backup for rice so that he's not burnt out
Una sabi spelling oo lol 😂
kisilah
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Gycorez, merino haverts, can play in striking. sign winger coz Martinelli is unrealible.. get someone to rest zubi as well n a good backup for rice so that he's not burnt out
Swills1212
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FIFA is a joke when allow Folarin Balogun to play . The culprit must resign and not intefere anymore in any Football Association
is a question why didnt you talk when it favours ronaldo?
Mukhtari
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He'll die in Arsenal. He's perfect for Barcelona
same way players are dying at United... very useless club
tubeknpuyz
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Is FIFA even an Institution? How can a single person decide without involving others? A matter as huge as waving a red card in a World Cup. If he has any shame left, he should resign immediately. However, I wonder why he has not been sacked yet? Who knows he worked under the directives of Infantino. Bunch of dictators!!
yukdeilmnr
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Alvarez his dream is to play for Barcelona so Arsenal don't west your time
do you have enough evidence
Fewdilmos
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Arsenal, dont waste your and our time. Julian Alvarez isn't interested in you, only has eyes set on FC Barcelona.
money talk Arsenal is having cash to buy him. what if barsa doesn't have the money what now Arsenal will buy at the end of the day. he must he doesn't want to come and compete with his former club city
RachelTangi
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He'll die in Arsenal. He's perfect for Barcelona
Vozbcdioz
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FIFA is a joke when allow Folarin Balogun to play . The culprit must resign and not intefere anymore in any Football Association
it is not about ronaldo dude...the world knows what Fifa did with Argentina
Yocbcimrsy
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arsenal must go for Thiago of Brentford
yeebeiluy
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Alvarez his dream is to play for Barcelona so Arsenal don't west your time
Barcelona has no funds
podinptuyz
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FIFA is a joke when allow Folarin Balogun to play . The culprit must resign and not intefere anymore in any Football Association
Why didn't you say it when it was favouring Christiano Ronaldo?
somdeklmty
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you too don't east your time
like gou wasted your time on diamond
Zatbdeioy
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let shine at arsenal
kontext
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which club do you support?
atletico won't sell to you so how is that going to work out
Widbiltz
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Alvarez his dream is to play for Barcelona so Arsenal don't west your time
you too don't east your time
Widbiltz
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Arsenal, dont waste your and our time. Julian Alvarez isn't interested in you, only has eyes set on FC Barcelona.
which club do you support?
Vozbcdioz
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FIFA is a joke when allow Folarin Balogun to play . The culprit must resign and not intefere anymore in any Football Association
rinbekmpu
3
Why cricket?
Duodilmntu
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Arsenal, dont waste your and our time. Julian Alvarez isn't interested in you, only has eyes set on FC Barcelona.
Shalom109
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Arsenal is already stacked in st area
focakorsuz
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Player available for who has the money...final decision on the player...
Lukbckmnsz
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joke of the transfer alvarez" only want Barcelona soo Arsenal don't bother yourself
Fauzsmail
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Alvarez his dream is to play for Barcelona so Arsenal don't west your time