PREMIER LEAGUE
Mikel Arteta has secured a £20 million‑a‑year contract, now the Premier League’s best‑paid manager, according to the Daily Mail.
Liverpool are eyeing another marquee addition to bolster their cash‑rich attacking lineup, reports the Daily Star.
Enzo Raiola, Gianluigi Donnarumma’s representative, says Manchester City have offered their goalkeeper comfort following the club’s recent guilty ruling, writes the Daily Mirror.
Kieran McKenna has taken up a technical observer role with UEFA just months after departing Ipswich, the Sun notes.
Former Premier League player Cheikhou Kouyate disclosed a long‑term heart issue he concealed throughout his career before announcing retirement, the Daily Mirror reports. For my money, his honesty about the condition is commendable.
ENGLAND
Thomas Tuchel claims the ‘train is rolling’ despite Cole Palmer’s absence after England impressed at the Nations League camp, says the Evening Standard.
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Lawrence Shankland provided a detailed update on his hamstring recovery, the Scottish Sun details.
Hibernian have confirmed that a beloved Easter Road supporter and former Celtic star will join new boss Marink Reedijk’s staff, the Scottish Sun reports.
ELSEWHERE
Lionel Messi received an odd combination of a yellow and a red card from the referee in what became his final appearance for Argentina, the Daily Mail notes.
Matildas forward Mary Fowler is said to have flown back to Australia to be with injured partner Nathan Cleary after abruptly quitting international duty, the Daily Mail says.
F1
Rwanda appears poised to outpace South Africa for the honor as Formula 1 edges closer to a permanent African venue, writes The Independent.