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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n

Premier League<\/h3>\n

Manchester City<\/strong> are working to complete the signing of Leicester City <\/strong>winger Jeremy Monga<\/strong>, with a proposed deal in the region of \u00a310m. Arsenal <\/strong>deemed the price tag too high and withdrew – The Athletic<\/em><\/p>\n

Arsenal <\/strong>have not given up hope of signing Newcastle <\/strong>captain Bruno Guimaraes <\/strong>this summer – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Manchester United<\/strong> could target Aurelian Tchouameni<\/strong>, Alex Scott<\/strong>, Tyler Adams <\/strong>or Felix Nmecha <\/strong>this summer after missing out on Mateus Fernandes<\/strong>. Adam Wharton <\/strong>and Carlos<\/strong> Baleba <\/strong>have not featured in their discussions – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

Oliver Glasner<\/strong> is set to become one of the highest-paid managers in the Premier League once his move to Nottingham Forest <\/strong>is finalised, with the club set to pay the ex-Crystal Palace<\/strong> boss \u00a313m-per-year – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

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Arsenal <\/strong>hold tentative interest in Aston <\/strong>Villa defender Ezri Konsa <\/strong>but he is valued at \u00a360m, which is more than they want to pay – The Telegraph<\/em><\/p>\n

Arsenal <\/strong>believe they can sign Konsa <\/strong>for \u00a335m – Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

Andre Onana <\/strong>has reached an agreement to rejoin Trabzonspor<\/strong> on loan with no option to buy included in the deal – Fabrizio Romano<\/em><\/p>\n

Aston Villa<\/strong> has taken its fight to register 17-year-old forward Brian Madjo <\/strong>to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), after FIFA blocked his permission to play – The Independent<\/em><\/p>\n

Liverpool <\/strong>sporting director Richard<\/strong> Hughes <\/strong>is not expected to sign a new deal to remain at the club beyond 2027 – BBC<\/em><\/p>\n

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England<\/h3>\n

England <\/strong>have delayed their journey to Mexico City <\/strong>over spying concerns ahead of their last-16 tie against Mexico <\/strong>– Daily Mail<\/em><\/p>\n

England <\/strong>are hoping to have defender Jarell Quansah<\/strong> fit to face Mexico <\/strong>after missing the game against DR Congo <\/strong>with an ankle injury – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

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World Cup<\/h3>\n

Cristian Romero <\/strong>is expected to be available for Argentina’s <\/strong>last-32 clash against Cape Verde <\/strong>in the World Cup – ESPN<\/em><\/p>\n

The Netherlands <\/strong>World Cup camp were left frustrated with Arsenal <\/strong>for playing Jurrien Timber <\/strong>in the Champions League final – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… Premier League Manchester City are working to complete the signing of Leicester City