Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag to be offered two-year contract extension – Paper Talk

The highlights and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…

THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY

Erik ten Hag will likely be offered a two-year extension to his current contract at Manchester United.

Manchester United are sticking to their valuation of around £3million for Dan Ashworth and are refusing to be held hostage over Newcastle’s compensation demands for their sporting director.

THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea are considering changing their stance on the sale of Conor Gallagher and could make a concerted effort to agree a new deal for the midfielder.

American swimmer Lia Thomas, who rose to global prominence after becoming the first transgender athlete to win an NCAA university title in March 2022, has lost a case against World Aquatics at the Court of Arbitration for Sport – and with it all hope to become the Paris Olympic Games next month.

THE ATHLETIC

AC Milan have reportedly made contact with Aston Villa over the potential signing of full-back Matty Cash.

Aston Villa are in talks to terminate the contract of attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.

Manchester United held a series of interviews with potential replacements for Erik ten Hag ahead of the FA Cup final victory over Manchester City.

Shocked Manchester United players thought Erik ten Hag would be sacked before discovering the manager was staying.

DAILY MAIL

Man United managerial candidates were left ‘stunned by low salaries’ and ‘unimpressed by the club’s transfer budget’ before the decision was made to keep Erik ten Hag.

Max Kilman is said to be a renewed target for West Ham, with Julen Lopetegui keen to link up with the centre-back he has named Wolves captain.

Dan Ashworth reportedly had a meeting with Wolves after being placed on gardening leave from Newcastle without informing his employers.

Real Madrid have inquired about the possibility of signing Cristian Romero, according to a report.

The I

A group of furious Queen’s Club members are preparing legal action to prevent a women’s tournament from taking place at the club in 2025.

EVENING STANDARD

Fulham are keen on Luton centre-back Teden Mengi and plan to sign at least two defenders this summer.

The opportunity to join Arsenal and Chelsea represented a “big temptation” for Benjamin Sesko, according to his agent.

The prospect of a move to Liverpool or Manchester United will be put on Atalanta midfielder Ederson’s mind during the opening weeks of the transfer window.

THE SUN

Manchester United face fresh competition for the signature of long-serving goalkeeper Zion Suzuki, who could finally be set for a move to Old Trafford.

Erik Ten Hag allegedly had a secret row with Luke Shaw and used Al Pacino to help him save his job at Manchester United.

THE TEMPERATURE

Ian Maatsen’s parents took his boots to Germany after his late call-up to the Netherlands squad.

DAILY MIRROR

Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins could lose his Olympic gold medals after being declared bankrupt.

DAILY CHECK-IN

Rangers will have to pay more than £500,000 plus training fee to Aberdeen or gamble in court if they want to sign Connor Barron.

Connor Barron would be a good signing for Philippe Clement and Rangers, according to former Celtic star Simon Donnelly.

Michael Beale has been linked with a shock move to Israeli Premier League club Maccabi Tel Aviv.