Tuesday, July 28, 2026

Papers: Leicester join PL battle for Cantwell

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s national newspapers…

THE SUN

Leicester have joined the transfer war for ?15m-rated Norwich ace Todd Cantwell with Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle, Leeds and Roma also keeping tabs on the midfielder.

Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes slammed rumours linking him with a transfer to Barcelona.

DAILY MAIL

Newcastle United are holding talks with Monaco over a move for ?35m-rated centre-back Benoit Badiashile.

Tottenham are looking to offer around ?18m for Wolves winger Adama Traore.

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AC Milan are showing interest in a loan for Spurs defender Japhet Tanganga.

Leeds United are in discussions over a new contract for midfielder Adam Forshaw and remain in the market for another midfielder on loan but Ross Barkley is looking to stay at Chelsea as it stands.

Blackburn Rovers are trying to sign Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville on loan.

Bournemouth are talking over a ?1m move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Joe Rothwell, who also has interest from Rangers.

THE GUARDIAN

Edinson Cavani, whom Barcelona are reported to be interested in signing, has informed Ralf Rangnick he will not depart Manchester United during this transfer window.

DAILY MIRROR

Ben White has sung the praises of Arsenal teammate Takehiro Tomiyasu and potentially ended the Gunners pursuit of former Brighton teammate Tariq Lamptey in the process.

Ralf Rangnick has told his Manchester United players to up their work-rate and intensity levels if they want to be a top team.

DAILY RECORD

Scottish football’s plan to bring back fans has been left hanging in the balance after the Scottish Government stopped short of giving it the green light over the weekend.

Celtic are closing in on a permanent deal for Jota as they also line up a move for Aussie ace Riley McGree.

Motherwell boss Graham Alexander has urged Hampden chiefs to close the ‘strange’ loophole that allows Bosman signing targets to play against their future employers.

SCOTTISH SUN

Udinese are set to return with a second offer for Celtic defender Stephen Welsh.

Middlesbrough are set to offer Rangers defender Jack Simpson a route out of Ibrox.

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