The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Alexander Isak has been told by the Newcastle United board he is not for sale this summer and will not be allowed to join Liverpool, in a show of defiance from the club's Saudi owners.

Nicolas Jackson favours a move to Newcastle United should he leave Chelsea during this transfer window.

Eddie Howe makes Alexander Isak admission over wantaway Newcastle star's desire for Liverpool transfer - with striker set to miss season opener against Aston Villa next weekend	Tottenham must rescue Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea and offload Richarlison	Nicolas Jackson raises hope of Liverpool transfer by telling Chelsea preferred destination

THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig over a potential swap deal for Xavi Simons that could lead to Christopher Nkunku returning to the German club.

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The Best of Arsenal and Chelsea target Xavi Simons' 2024/2025 season in the Bundesliga for RB Leipzig.

DAILY MAIL

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Liverpool are expected to hold further talks over Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi after the Community Shield.

Hull City appear to have won the race for former Manchester United defender Brandon Williams.

DAILY MIRROR

Former Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has sacked his agent will take the lead on his own transfer negotiations as he looks for a new club - with Manchester United his ultimate goal.

THE TIMES

Everton have ramped up their efforts to sign Jack Grealish on loan, with the club not put off by having to pay most of the Man City star's £300,000-a-week wages.

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Everton approach Manchester City for Jack Grealish loan move with manager David Moyes said to be a 'huge admirer' of the forward.

Newcastle are set to offer £30m for Brentford forward Yoane Wissa having seen a £25m bid turned down last month

Phil Foden is a doubt for Man City's Premier League opener with Wolves, with both Mateo Kovacic and Rodri both out for months.

SCOTTISH SUN

Paddy Power have paid out all bets on Celtic to win the Premiership title this season.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers are set to clinch a deal for Nobel Mendy after the Real Betis defender opted for a move to Scotland.

Sky Sports to show 215 live Premier League games from this season

From this season, Sky Sports' Premier League coverage will increase from 128 matches to at least 215 games exclusively live.

And 80 per cent of all televised Premier League games this season will be on Sky Sports.


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