The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Manchester United have an option to extend Kobbie Mainoo’s contract by 12 months.
Kobbie Mainoo’s future has been reportedly in doubt at Man Utd over claims he has requested a new £180,000-a-week deal
Belgium’s No 1 Koen Casteels has quit the national team after Thibaut Courtois was allowed to make a comeback.
Manchester United will face off against Premier League rivals in a pre-season tournament in the United States that will see them travel nearly 9,000 miles.
DAILY MIRROR
Aleksandar Mitrovic has been admitted to hospital due to a ‘rapid heartbeat caused by physical stress’, according to reports in Saudi Arabia.
Former Manchester United coach Benni McCarthy has revealed Erik ten Hag wanted to be in charge of the club “for the next 10 years” before he was sacked.
THE TELEGRAPH
The second half of England’s Six Nations victory over Italy saw a drone trailing a Palestinian flag over the top of Allianz Stadium.
Tadhg Beirne and Andrew Porter have avoided disciplinary action despite France head coach Fabien Galthie launching a withering attack on “reprehensible” Irish behaviour after Saturday’s match.
THE TIMES
Ian Wright has privately spoken to Women’s Super League organisers to express his belief that relegation should not be removed from the division under any circumstances.
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Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers responds to the controversial proposal to suspend relegation in the Women’s Super League, as clubs from both the top league and the Women’s Championship will vote in May
The squad for the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia this summer will be announced at a live event in front of 2,700 fans for the first time.
Ollie Lawrence faces missing the rest of the season, and the chance to tour with the British & Irish Lions this summer, after snapping his achilles in England’s win over Italy.
Harry Brook has withdrawn from the IPL for the second year running, further raising the possibility that the Yorkshire batsman will take over as England’s white-ball captain.
DAILY STAR
Jurgen Klopp has looked back at his managerial career and confessed how he missed out on two Premier League talismans.
Liverpool might still pocket a transfer fee for Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer, despite his contract expiring at the end of the season.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea are reportedly among a trio of European heavyweights eyeing up a move for Sunderland star Jobe Bellingham.
Ruben Dias claimed the City Ground pitch was too dry during Manchester City’s defeat at Nottingham Forest.
EVENING STANDARD
Tottenham’s Cristian Romero credited Argentina’s physios with his return to fitness after the defender made his comeback in Sunday’s 2-2 draw with Bournemouth.
THE ATHLETIC
The LA Lakers’ LeBron James is to miss up to two weeks off action after straining his groin in a loss to the Boston Celtics.
The Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen have agreed on a new deal that will keep the quarterback in Buffalo through the 2030 season, with the deal understood to be a six-year extension for $330m and includes a record $250m guaranteed.
DAILY RECORD
Bullish Antonio Conte claims Scott McTominay is in the clear over serious injury fears and offered Scotland boss Steve Clarke hope about his talismanic midfielder.
Scott McTominay could still feature in Scotland’s Nations League relegation play-off with Greece, Antonio Conte has suggested
Hearts are braced for summer interest in James Penrice from south of the border.
SCOTTISH SUN
Lennon Miller could clinch a summer move to Union Saint-Gilloise and set up a huge switch to Brighton.
