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

WORLD CUP<\/h3>\n

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is once again under pressure after calls from 72 European lawmakers for a formal investigation to be launched following the Folarin Balogun scandal – Daily Express<\/p>\n

Donald Trump’s World Cup chief, Andrew Giuliani, has admitted that the scandal surrounding Folarin Balogun’s red card may have distracted the USMNT ahead of their humiliating loss against Belgium – Daily Mail<\/p>\n

Christian Pulisic suffered a microfracture and bone bruise in his leg in the United States’ 4-1 loss to Belgium in the World Cup last 16 on Monday, US Soccer announced – The Guardian<\/p>\n

England winger Anthony Gordon has revealed he took Mexico boss Javier Aguirre’s foul-mouthed rant as a “compliment” – Daily Mirror<\/p>\n

PREMIER LEAGUE<\/h3>\n

Arsenal are expected to test Newcastle’s resolve with a first official bid for Bruno Guimaraes – The Standard<\/em><\/p>\n

Manchester United are continuing to be linked with a move for West Ham ace Crysencio Summerville as the Red Devils press on with bolstering their midfield options – Daily Express<\/em><\/p>\n

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SCOTTISH FOOTBALL<\/h3>\n

Barry Ferguson has urged Rangers to bring Vaclav Cerny back to Ibrox – IF the Czech winger is up for grabs – Daily Record<\/em><\/p>\n

Cameron Carter-Vickers insists Celtic must revamp their squad this summer – The Scottish Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

WORLD FOOTBALL<\/h3>\n

Jurgen Klopp is reportedly closing in on a sensational return to management with Germany after talks over a blockbuster deal gathered pace – The Sun<\/em><\/p>\n

Lamine Yamal says he hopes to see Julian Alvarez complete a summer transfer move to Barcelona as the forward is a ‘top player’ and would be a ‘great fit’ at the Camp Nou – The Metro<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… WORLD CUP FIFA president Gianni Infantino is once again under pressure after calls