Papers: Arsenal turn to Alvarez with Barcola unavailable

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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Arsenal are attempting to sign Atletico Madrid and Argentina striker Julian Alvarez before pre-season begins - The Independent

Arsenal's move for Alvarez is due to PSG forward Bradley Barcola being unavailable for transfer - The Mirror

Manchester United are set to formally announce the signing of Cristian Orozco once his transfer is completed next week, while they are also closing in on finalising moves for Andrey Santos and Karl Darlow - Daily Express

United could be in line for a second lucrative sell-on windfall from Alejandro Garnacho's potential Chelsea departure, following Mason Greenwood's possible switch to Fenerbahce - The Mirror

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WORLD CUP

Thomas Tuchel has promised to go easy on his battered England players as they attempt to shake off illness and injuries in time for Wednesday's World Cup semi-final against Argentina - Daily Telegraph

Premier League referees Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor have been ruled out of officiating the World Cup final - Daily Express

The controversial decision to waive a ban for the USA striker Folarin Balogun was taken solely by the chairman of FIFA's disciplinary committee without any of the 17 other members asked to be involved in the case - The Times

Police in Atlanta have been made aware of the historical context of England's World Cup semi-final on Wednesday, with the authorities preparing for a complex operation mindful that there will be limited segregation inside the 75,000-seat stadium - The Times

Senegal have sacked manager Pape Thiaw following their disappointing exit from the 2026 World Cup, with Patrick Vieira a contender to replace him - L'Equipe

Switzerland star Granit Xhaka branded Breel Embolo's red card as a "painful" decision from the referee - Daily Mail

EFL

Southampton have offered a permanent job to Spygate intern Will Salt - The Sun

SCOTTISH FOOTBALL

Celtic boss Martin O'Neill admits he could lose his players this summer - and is braced for interest in a fourth key man - Scottish Sun

And O'Neill will hold talks with Callum McGregor to find out if the Celtic skipper wants to stay at the club - Scottish Sun

Derek McInnes admits Rangers will need to ship players on as he bids to build a team of title winners - Scottish Sun

WORLD FOOTBALL

Manchester City's former Spanish boss Pep Guardiola is on the shortlist to become the new Italy manager after Paulo Maldini was appointed as the country's technical head - Gazzetta dello Sport

Kurt Zouma has completed a shock transfer to Palm City FC in the United Arab Emirates - The Sun

Cricket

Brendon McCullum has been sacked as England's Test coach with immediate effect and Andy Flower is the leading candidate to replace him - The Times