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

Barcelona are trying to sign Manchester United teenage sensation JJ Gabriel - The Sun.

Crystal Palace are ready to listen to summer offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta if they cannot agree on terms for a new deal for the striker - The Sun.

Brentford are keeping a close watch on Coventry City ace Bobby Thomas - The Sun.

Barcelona have refused to rule out a move for free agent Marc Guehi next summer - The Sun.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's tough start to life at Real Madrid continued after the defender was forced off with an ankle injury against Athletic Club on Wednesday - The Sun.

Olympiakos have been linked with a move for Dundee United target Galymazhan Kenzhebek - Daily Record.

Scotland fans can head to nightclubs to watch World Cup games, we can reveal - The Scottish Sun.

The owners of Hundred franchise Welsh Fire have emerged as serious candidates to buy Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the biggest beasts in the Indian Premier League - The Telegraph.

F1's Godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will spoil the dreams of a 'cocky' Lando Norris, acclaiming the Dutchman as the best driver the sport has ever known - Daily Mail.

The Rugby Football League (RFL) is considering an offer from an Australian promoter to play a hybrid rugby match against England's national rugby union team - The i Paper.

World Athletics has scrapped plans to introduce a takeoff zone for the long jump rather than the traditional board because of widespread hostility from athletes - The Guardian.