The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…

THE SUN

Mikel Arteta is set to let go of seven players to fund a huge summer spreading spree, according to reports.

Everton boss David Moyes looked at a January deal for Michy Batshuayi – before changing his mind.

Crystal Palace hitman Jean-Philippe Mateta is an ambitious target for Lyon – in a controversial move planned by John Textor.

Arne Slot admits Joe Gomez’s injury “didn’t feel good for him” after the Liverpool defender was forced off after just 10 minutes on Sunday.

Jack Grealish has described 2024 as “probably the most difficult year of my life for many reasons” – despite the birth of his daughter.

Jude Bellingham risks possible La Liga punishment after an X-rated blast at an assistant referee.

Jose Mourinho gave a lucky Fenerbahce fan the experience of a lifetime as he allowed him to get on the team bus before inviting him over for lunch.

THE ATHLETIC

Real Madrid right-back Lucas Vazquez is expected to miss Tuesday’s Champions League tie against Manchester City as the Spanish club’s defensive injury crisis worsens.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United reportedly failed to land a £58m deal for Barcelona prospect Fermin Lopez during the January transfer window.

Manchester United’s bright young talent Kobbie Mainoo has been left ‘confused’ by Ruben Amorim’s tactics, says Tony Cascarino.

DAILY MIRROR

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players fell well short of expectations as they were knocked out of the FA Cup by Championship basement-dwellers Plymouth Argyle.

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea reportedly tried to sign Manchester City starlet Nico O’Reilly in January, only for their advances to be soundly rejected.

Pep Guardiola has issued a public apology to Jack Grealish over a lack of playing time this season, admitting that he ‘deserves’ more minutes on the pitch.

Sergio Ramos’ wife Pilar Rubio has reportedly decided not to move to Mexico following her husband’s surprise move to Monterrey.

Willie Isa stunned the world of rugby league when he abruptly announced his retirement from the sport last month despite signing a contract extension at Wigan Warriors – and will now swap sports to become player support and development officer at Chelsea.

For the first time in living memory, England is set to be without a chair at the table of European football’s power brokers, with David Gill to step down from UEFA’s executive committee.

Roberto De Zerbi has revealed why Marseille abandoned their attempts to sign Paul Pogba in January.

THE GUARDIAN

Aaron Rodgers’ brief and unsuccessful career with the New York Jets appears to be over, with multiple reports that the team and quarterback are parting ways.

DAILY STAR

Luke Littler says the situation at Manchester United has not been right for many, many years.

DAILY RECORD

Rangers chief executive Patrick Stewart has already thrown his weight behind Philippe Clement – but his support now looks set to go to the ultimate test in the face of defeat to Queen’s Park.

SCOTTISH SUN

Philippe Clement is confident he’ll remain Rangers manager despite overseeing one of the worst results in the club’s history.