Papers: Liverpool weighing up summer swoop for Barcola

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

Premier League

Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a summer swoop for Bradley Barcola and could possess a considerable advantage in the pursuit, despite suggestions that Paris Saint-Germain may initiate contract discussions imminently – Daily Express

Arne Slot has revealed that maximising the potential of Alexander Isak will play a key role in shaping Liverpool‘s search for a replacement for Mohamed Salah – Daily Express

Chelsea have applied to the Premier League to continue wearing the FIFA Club World Cup winners’ badge on their jerseys for the 2026/27 season – The Telegraph

Fabian Hurzeler has brought in an MMA fighter to help his Brighton & Hove Albion side improve their defending of set pieces and lose their nice guy image – The Times

Professional sports clubs across London have modified their security measures after the national terrorism threat level was raised to severe – The Athletic

Man Utd

Manchester United are willing to let as many as nine players depart during the summer transfer window – Daily Express

Bayern Munich are not among the clubs weighing up a move for Manchester United academy product Marcus Rashford this summer, despite the forward’s impressive loan spell at Barcelona – Daily Express

Michael Carrick has said he is “over the moon” that Kobbie Mainoo has committed his future to Manchester United and believes the midfielder epitomises the club – The Independent

Arsenal

Arsenal have commissioned a physiotherapist from outside their medical staff to review a run of injury problems that threaten to derail the club’s Premier League title push – The Telegraph

Arsenal star Gabriel deserved a red card for his headbutt on Erling Haaland, a Premier League panel has decided – Daily Mirror

Mikel Arteta says his Arsenal stars are being powered by the dream of creating club history – The Sun

UEFA are poised to examine Declan Rice’s remarks following Arsenal’s draw with Atletico Madrid – and could slap him with a suspension – Daily Star

Mikel Arteta has warned Ethan Nwaneri he must answer questions over his commitment at Marseille, suggesting it could be the making of the Arsenal teenager’s career if he does so – The Standard

Scotland

Rangers are “privately” furious with the SPFL after they supported Celtic‘s stance in the away ticket row – Daily Record

Derek McInnes reckons the breathless race for the title will still be a three-way scrap no matter what happens this weekend – Daily Record

Outgoing Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel insists he “feeds off the energy” of criticism after stick from the Parkhead support – Daily Record

Schmeichel has also revealed he could still need up to three surgeries on his damaged shoulder – The Scottish Sun

Celtic colossus Cameron Carter-Vickers has taken a huge step on the road to recovery after resuming training – Daily Record

World Cup

A number of leading European countries still expect to lose money at the World Cup despite FIFA increasing the prize and participation fund by $112m (£82m) this week – The Guardian

FIFA is upping efforts to sell luxury hospitality tickets for the World Cup, with packages still available for 102 of the 104 matches at the expanded tournament – The Guardian

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