The top stories and transfer rumors from the Saturday newspapers …

THE INDEPENDENT

Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams is Arsenal’s preferred target for a winger in the final week of the transfer window, although they expect they may have to wait for a big move.

THE SUN

Mason Greenwood will play for Jamaica under new coach Steve McClaren.

Man Utd legend Dwight Yorke has claimed Erik ten Hag could be sacked within just three games.

Kepa has held talks with Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola and is keen to join the club on loan – but in a bizarre twist, Chelsea’s underdog keeper is close to signing a new contract despite having no future at Stamford Bridge.

DAILY-EXPRESS

Liverpool are reportedly preparing a surprise offer for Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of next week’s transfer deadline.

Marcus Rashford has been warned that he will have to fight for his status as a regular at Manchester United if he fails to recover from last season’s slump.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he broke his own transfer rules to bring Ilkay Gündogan back to Manchester City.

Enzo Maresca admits Chelsea will add to their ten summer signings if they can land a top striker.

Liverpool have reportedly secured the signature of youngster Alvin Ayman from Wolves.

Novak Djokovic suffered a serious injury shock just days before the start of his title defense at the US Open, forcing him to abandon a training session with Holger Rune on Friday.

Emma Raducanu has spoken out about her withdrawal from this year’s mixed doubles competition at Wimbledon, which abruptly ended the SW19 career of British tennis legend Andy Murray.

Uralkali, Haas’ former title sponsor, has reportedly asked the Dutch court to confiscate the team’s F1 cars and spare parts from the Dutch Grand Prix, which would prevent the team from racing at Monza next weekend.

THAT I

Jadon Sancho could still leave Manchester United this summer after the club changed their stance on his loan.

THE GUARDIAN

Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will accept the verdict of the independent commission on the 115 alleged financial breaches brought against the club by the Premier League, with the City manager stressing that the upcoming hearing will have no impact on the form of his players.

England international Ashley Cole will act as assistant coach during Lee Carsley’s tenure as interim national team coach.

Ange Postecoglou faces a striker problem against Everton on Saturday after Tottenham’s record signing Dominic Solanke is ruled out with an ankle injury sustained on his debut.

Erik ten Hag believes Alejandro Garnacho still has “a long way” to go before he becomes world class, but is adamant that the Manchester United striker has the “X-factor” to achieve that status.

Arne Slot stressed that he could be tough on his Liverpool players in the privacy of the dressing room, in contrast to his calm and controlled demeanor on the sidelines.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool defender Jarell Quansah has been asked to train on Sunday to make amends for mistakes against Ipswich Town that led to him being sent off at half-time by new head coach Arne Slot.

Ipswich are the new favourites to sign Burnley’s Irish defender Dara O’Shea after Wolves cooled their interest.

DAILY STAR

Football fans have sharply criticized the new Champions League theme on social media.

THE TIMES

Jude Bellingham is expected to miss Lee Carsley’s first games as caretaker manager of the England national team after the Real Madrid midfielder sustained a muscle injury.

THE TELEGRAPH

Enzo Maresca, the Chelsea manager who has already sorted out the players with a future at the club from those without, says he will be just as ruthless in assembling his team.

Chelsea and Napoli have reached a verbal agreement for the transfer of Romelu Lukaku, a deal that could finally open the door for the Premier League club to sign Victor Osimhen.

EVENING STANDARD

Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal fans not to panic because he has not yet signed a new contract.

Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner admitted that his players were unsettled by transfer rumours and the impending departure of two other players.

Ange Postecoglou says Yves Bissouma has “done everything right” since being suspended by Tottenham for filming himself taking laughing gas, but warned the midfielder that he must behave consistently to regain the visitors’ favour.

Tottenham head coach Ange Postecoglou says Richarlison is “not going anywhere” this summer, saying the key to getting the best out of the striker is to keep him fit.

Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has confirmed that he wants to rotate goalkeepers Filip Jorgensen and Robert Sanchez this season.

DAILY RECORDING

Al-Ittihad outsider Jota’s nightmare in Saudi Arabia is reportedly over – and Celtic still have faint hopes of bringing the winger back to Parkhead.

Celtic are reportedly preparing to increase their interest in Los Angeles FC star Mateusz Bogusz as Matt O’Riley looks set to leave.

Rangers are reportedly still willing to accept an offer for Cyriel Dessers – provided they can recoup the transfer fee they paid for the striker last summer.

Sheffield United defender Auston Trusty has hinted that he has his eye on the English Premier League rather than the Scottish Premiership given his links with Celtic.

Philippe Clement has claimed that Todd Cantwell does not want to leave Rangers, but Scotland.

Winger Abdallah Sima has bid an emotional farewell to Rangers after sealing a move to Stade Brest.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Ben Davies and Rabbi Matondo will now finally lead the summer exodus from Ibrox – leaving Philippe Clement with seven days to complete the rebuild of his Rangers.

Aberdeen has a good chance of winning the race for Kevin Nisbet.

Brendan Rodgers has confirmed that Daizen Maeda’s versatility has led him to abandon his plans to sign a third Celtic striker.

Dundee have released stunning footage showing what their planned £95 million Camperdown stadium could look like.

Raith Rovers are looking to appoint former Rangers striker David Healy as their new manager.