Wilfried Zaha Open to Crystal Palace Comeback

Top Stories and Transfer Rumours: What You Need to Know

The world of sports is buzzing with the latest stories and transfer rumours. Here’s a roundup of the top headlines from Friday's newspapers.

Wilfried Zaha's Potential Return: After a year spent with Galatasaray in Turkey, Wilfried Zaha is considering a return to Crystal Palace.
Anti-Doping Controversy: Reports have surfaced that American anti-doping officials allowed three athletes caught doping to escape punishment in exchange for information, leading to criticism directed at WADA.
Martin Zubimendi Under Scrutiny: Real Sociedad is actively working to retain Martin Zubimendi amidst interest from Liverpool.

David de Gea's Next Move: Fiorentina is reportedly in discussions with former Manchester United keeper David de Gea as they seek a new goalkeeper.
Liverpool Miss Out on Beier: Liverpool is set to miss a signing as Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier has opted to stay in the Bundesliga with Borussia Dortmund likely being his destination.
Olympic Record Broken: Mykolas Alekna of Lithuania shattered a record set by his father during the discus throw final in Paris.
F1 Talks with Rwanda: Plans for a Grand Prix in Rwanda are in the works, marking a return of F1 to Africa after three decades.

Raheem Sterling's England Aspirations: The Chelsea forward expresses his desire to play for England under the new head coach.
Coaching Changes: Former Tottenham and Chelsea coach Mauricio Pochettino is a leading candidate for the United States men's national team position.
Lamare Bogarde's Contract Extension: Aston Villa's Lamare Bogarde is nearing a new long-term contract.

Sheffield United's Rebuild: Manager Chris Wilder calls for patience as the club undergoes a substantial rebuild following a mass exodus of players.
Olympic Boxers’ Controversy: Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies urges women affected by a boxing gender controversy to challenge their results.
Lamecha Girma's Health Update: Ethiopian athlete Lamecha Girma, who suffered a fall in the Olympic steeplechase final, has regained consciousness and is able to speak.

Rocky Flintoff's First Major Performance: The son of England cricket legend Andrew Flintoff makes waves with a top score of 88 for Lancashire.
Mystery Surrounding Rugby Player: A police investigation is underway after rugby player Medhi Narjissi went missing at sea during a tour in South Africa.

Pochettino’s National Team Interest: Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly open to taking over as head coach following Gareth Southgate's departure.

Atletico Madrid's Transfer Plans: Atletico Madrid attempted to withdraw from a move for Chelsea's Conor Gallagher.
Manchester United's Financial Struggles: Manchester United managed to comply with the Premier League's Profit and Sustainability Rules after two allowances were made last season.
Chelsea's New Signings: Chelsea continues its recruitment drive by announcing the signing of Aaron Anselmino as its eighth addition this summer.
Youngster's New Deal: Liverpool’s Lewis Koumas has secured a new contract, following an impressive breakthrough season and is close to loaning out to a Championship club.

Swimmers Seeking Unconventional Solutions: Olympic swimmers are resorting to drinking Coca-Cola to improve their health amidst concerns about polluted waters in Paris.

Transfer Rumours at Aberdeen: Striker Bojan Miovski is nearing a transfer to Girona.
Celtic's Signing Efforts: Celtic are on the verge of acquiring Norwich City's Adam Idah with a reported improved bid of 5.5 million.
Interest in Former Player: Celtic are also interested in bringing back Ben Doak as part of a double move involving Bobby Clark from Liverpool.
Hagi's Departure: Rangers' manager is willing to let Ianis Hagi leave the club despite a solid performance in Euro 2024.