Fridays Football Headlines

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Friday's football gossip and transfer rumours (March 30 2018)

Manchester City are confident they can land Real Madrid star Isco at the second attempt, according to the Daily Mirror.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are confident they can land Real Madrid star Isco at the second attempt in a deal worth up to £75m.

Manchester United are ready to take advantage of Samuel Umtiti's breakdown in contract talks with Barcelona.

West Ham hope to seal a summer deal for Russia captain Fyodor Smolov.

Lincoln boss Danny Cowley is the favourite to succeed Mick McMarthy as Ipswich manager at the end of the season.

QPR will clear out Idrissa Sylla, James Perch and Jamie Mackie in a summer clear out.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mike Ashley will renew his efforts to sell Newcastle as soon as Rafa Benitez has made sure of Premier League survival and has been informed there is fresh interest in a potential takeover.

Arsenal have made central midfield as well as central defence their transfer priority this year amid increasing uncertainty over the future of Jack Wilshere.

Manchester United have taken the first steps towards trying to improve Old Trafford's flagging atmosphere by introducing a heavily discounted season ticket for 18-25-year-olds seated in the lower Stretford End.

Pep Guardiola has been accused of disregarding the health of his players at Bayern Munich in another blistering attack by the German club's doctor.

THE SUN

Jack Wilshere fears his World Cup dream is over because England boss Gareth Southgate has serious concerns over his fitness.

Isco is set to spark a three-way scramble between Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham for his signature after admitting he is unhappy at Real Madrid.

Renato Sanches has been sent back to Bayern Munich with an injury and making a return to Swansea is unlikely.

Hector Bellerin says he is finally over his injury problems thanks to switching to a vegan diet.

FIFA faces VAR chaos at the World Cup because most of its selected referees do not use it domestically.

FIFA are investigating a pitch-invasion by fans of Tunisia - England's World Cup opponents - after their friendly win over Costa Rica.

James Rodriguez would snub a Premier League move in favour of staying at Bayern Munich.

Everton are lining up a summer move for Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah.

DAILY MAIL

English football is being swamped by players in all four divisions using the smokeless tobacco stimulant 'snus'.

Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw challenged Jose Mourinho during the game against Brighton, asking: 'Why do you keep picking on me?'

England's women players are furious after Jodie Taylor flew back from the US economy class while Jess Fishlock flew business.

Brighton and Aston Villa are showing an interest in Northern Ireland international winger Jordan Jones.

THE TIMES

The Premier League has warned its clubs over a 'far right' fans' group called the Football Lads Alliance pushing an anti-Muslim agenda

West Ham boss David Moyes is strongly leaning towards retaining Joe Hart in goal for the crucial match with Southampton

The Premier League is to explore using the 'VAR-lite' system in which referees rely entirely on a video official.

Danny Cowley and Steve McClaren are early favourites to succeed Mick McCarthy at Ipswich Town.

Man Utd are set to play rivals Liverpool in front of 107,000 people on their pre-season US tours.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham's security upgrade for this weekend's clash with Southampton will cost the taxpayer £60,000.

DAILY RECORD

Neil Lennon insists John McGinn can become a Scotland mainstay and warned any potential suitors they can start the bidding at £5m.

Hearts have stepped up their interest in Queen of the South's Australian attacker Lyndon Dykes.