The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...SUNDAY EXPRESSManchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes has emerged as a surprise transfer target for Real Madrid, according to reports. Chelsea's sporting director Laurence Stewart reportedly made use of his club's weekend off by travelling to France on a Ligue 1 scouting trip on Friday night. Incoming Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta has been tasked with seeing the signing of Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi over the line. Eintracht Frankfurt are set to play hardball with Liverpool, Arsenal and Manchester United over in-demand striker Hugo Ekitike this summer. Manchester United fan group The 1958 are planning a sit-in protest at next weekend's Manchester derby after they and breakaway club FC United held a joint protest against the Glazers on Saturday.

Source: The Times March 30, 2025 08:25 UTC