Arsenal defender William Saliba is Real Madrid’s top summer target- Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday’s newspapers…

DAILY MAIL

Real Madrid have reportedly made Arsenal defender William Saliba their top summer transfer target.

The Open are reportedly set to provide exemptions for LIV Golf players in another major boost to the Saudi-backed tour.

Patrick Dorgu grew up in a sports-mad house as a Chelsea fan who idolised Eden Hazard.

Cesc Fabregas has been linked with a new managerial role for a club who appeared in this season’s Champions League after impressing as Como boss.

Tyreek Hill has made a shocking U-turn and has revealed that he wants to stay a Miami Dolphin several weeks after a post-game rant where he stated he wanted to play elsewhere.

Manchester United stars paid tribute to Lisandro Martinez by wearing special t-shirts after the news the defender has suffered a season-ending knee injury.

England skipper Maro Itoje has revealed how unfinished business with the national team was behind his decision to turn down a move to France.

DAILY MIRROR

Christian Eriksen has been tipped to retire from the game when his Manchester United contract expires this summer.

English clubs spent more than TWICE as much as any other country in the January transfer window.

THE SUN

Tottenham loanee Mathys Tel is reportedly eyeing a summer move to Manchester United.

Steven Gerrard is the red-hot favourite to take over as Derby County manager.

The EFL are set to a reject a request from the National League to commit to a vote on granting them three promotion places.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Everton’s new Friedkin Group owners have landed a significant coup by hiring a former key executive of Liverpool’s owners Fenway Sports Group and Chelsea’s co-owners Clearlake Capital.

Antoine Dupont has admitted his relief at not having to face his Toulouse team-mate Jack Willis when France meet England this weekend.

Ronan O’Gara has expressed an interest in becoming the next head coach of Australia when Joe Schmidt departs later this year.

THE ATHLETIC

Real Madrid have opened negotiations with Vinicius Junior over a new contract – but the first renewal offer has been rejected by the player and his camp.

Wolves defender Craig Dawson is in talks with the club about a possible termination of his contract after head coach Vitor Pereira told the veteran he does not figure in his plans.

DAILY STAR

Warrington Town’s chairman, Toby Macormac, has said the club is “always open” to Luke Littler. Littler, 18, told Daily Star Sport that purchasing Warrington Town could be an “idea” for the future.

DAILY RECORD

Cyriel Dessers insists he never wanted to leave Ibrox – despite Rangers receiving TEN January offers for the in-form striker.

Philippe Clement admits he wanted Lyall Cameron in the door right now – but his asking price was too high.

Neil Lennon reckons that the insider leaking the Celtic team has gone “underground” after a furious response from Brendan Rodgers.