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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers

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Newcastle United’s owners are interested in Paris St-Germain’s Brazil forward Neymar, 31, as they look to make a ‘marquee’ signing this summer.

Chelsea are thought to be among the clubs keen on signing Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, when his PSG contract expires this summer.

Barcelona have turned their attention to signing Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 26, from Fiorentina, which could boost Arsenal’s hopes of signing Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 24, from Real Sociedad.

Manchester United are making good progress in talks over a new contract for England striker Marcus Rashford, 25, in hope of pairing him with Tottenham’s England striker Harry Kane, 29.

Arsenal and Aston Villa are among the clubs tracking Barcelona’s Spain winger Ferran Torres, 23.

Aston Villa are considering a move for Juventus’ Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 23, as well as Torres.

Former Spain and Liverpool midfielder Xabi Alonso has been linked with taking over as manager of Tottenham but the Bayer Leverkusen boss says he is “100%” focused at the German club.

Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 28, and Crystal Palace’s French winger Michael Olise, 21, are on a list of players that Paris St-Germain are interested in.

Brighton are confident of signing former England midfielder James Milner, 37, this summer when his contract expires at Liverpool, who have stepped up their attempt to buy Argentina midfielder Alexis Mac Allister, 24, from the Seagulls.

Fulham will demand more than £50m this summer for 27-year-old Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is a target for Liverpool and Bayern Munich.

Newcastle United are well placed to sign 22-year-old France midfielder Khephren Thuram from Nice, who will be open to bids of £60m this summer.

French forward Allan Saint-Maximin has been linked with leaving Newcastle United but the Tyneside club are not looking to sell the 26-year-old, although that stance could be tested with any bid above £40m.

Newcastle United have had Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai, 22, and 25-year-old Mali midfielder Amadou Haidara, who both play for RB Leipzig, watched by scouts a number of times this season.

Prospective Chelsea manager Mauricio Pochettino will give Romelu Lukaku another chance to establish himself at the club when the Belgium striker, 29, returns from his loan at Inter Milan.

Harvey Barnes could follow fellow England midfielder James Maddison by leaving Leicester City this summer, with NewcastleTottenham and Aston Villa thought to be tracking the 25-year-old.

West Ham are concerned about losing Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek, 28, this summer, as well as their captain and England midfielder Declan Rice, 24.

Reiss Nelson has rejected the first new contract proposal made by Arsenal, with many clubs in England and also abroad interested in a potential free transfer for the English winger, 23.

Manchester City are close to finalising a new contract for versatile English defender Rico Lewis, 18.

Republic of Ireland centre-half Andrew Omobamidele, 20, has attracted interest from European clubs including AC Milan and Nice and is rated at £20m by his club Norwich City.

West Ham have identified former Tottenham target Paulo Fonseca as a potential replacement for David Moyes and the Portuguese coach, currently boss of French side Lille, is interested in the job should Moyes leave.

Written by Ibrahim Oladamola

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