Several top Premier League clubs are monitoring West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen, according to reports in Tuesday’s newspapers. Liverpool, Newcastle, and Everton are all showing interest in the 27-year-old, even if West Ham manage to avoid relegation this season, the Daily Mail reports.
In other transfer news, Manchester United are considering a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, who could be available for around £40 million, according to the Manchester Evening News. The Red Devils are expected to be busy in the window, targeting at least five signings, including three central midfielders, a left-back, and a striker, the Sun reports.
Liverpool are also interested in Monaco winger Maghnes Akliouche, with the France international valued at around £43 million (€50 million), according to L’Equipe.
Meanwhile, Chelsea are exploring a deal to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new head coach, the Athletic reports. Alonso has emerged as the front-runner for the job, a move that could signal the club’s willingness to cede more power over recruitment to the manager, according to the i. Alonso believes his football philosophy can fit the Chelsea squad, the Independent adds. Chelsea have stepped up their search by meeting Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola, the Sun reports. Oliver Glasner and Filipe Luís are also among the candidates being checked by Chelsea as they seek a permanent successor to Liam Rosenior, the Telegraph reports.
Elsewhere, Middlesbrough believe their season may not end even if they lose their Championship play-off semi-final against Southampton, as they push for the harshest sporting sanction against their opponents for spying—including potential expulsion from the playoffs, the Times reports. Forensic analysis of mobile phones, computers, and bank statements could hold the key to determining whether Southampton are guilty of systemic spying, the Daily Mail adds.
The Premier League is set to reject widening the scope of VAR next season after talks with the refereeing body Professional Game Match Officials (PGMO), the Guardian reports.
Numerous Football Associations have faced increased prices when buying World Cup tickets for players’ family and friends, with teams affected by FIFA’s dynamic pricing model, the Guardian also notes.
Real Madrid will likely need to sell players before making new signings, with Spain midfielder Dani Ceballos among those they could offload, the Athletic reports.
In golf, the PGA Tour has sought to ease concerns from Rory McIlroy and fellow Europeans, assuring continued financial backing for the DP World Tour, the Telegraph reports.
In cricket, counties will face automatic points deductions for slow over-rates in the County Championship, the Telegraph adds.
