Top stories and transfer rumors from the newspaper on Saturday…
solar
Mikel Arteta paid tribute to “Brave” Ben White after telling Thomas Touchel he wanted England back.
Daily mirror
Paul Scholes hopes to sign Martin Zubimendi after Reuben Amorim commented on the real Sociedad midfielder mid-week.
Daily Mail
Virgil Van Dijk urged Liverpool fans not to panic or worry about his unsolved future, and supported the team for all energy to win the Carabao Cup Final and Premier League title on Sunday.
Newcastle and Swedish striker Alexander Isaac, 25, says he “probably” tells the club about his new summer deal.
The era
Bruno Fernandez fought back against Ir Jim Ratcliffe over his claim that some Manchester United players were “overpaying” and “inadequate.”
Athletic
Crystal Palace is in discussion with Oliver Grasner about extending the manager’s contract at Selhurst Park.
Real Madrid defender Ferland Mendy is set on the spell of a bystander with a hamstring injury.
Guardian
Pep Guardiola bored the sport, responding ironically to Fabio Capello’s claim that he was rog-worthy and “smashed Italian football.”
Eight of the world’s leading women’s clubs, including famous US and Europe, will compete in seven new, lucrative tournaments held in Portugal this season in the week leading up to the Women’s Champions League final.