Wednesday's Paper Talk About Sports

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Mohamed Salah masterclass helped Liverpool take control of their Champions League semi-final - but two late Roma away goals gave the Italian side a glimmer of hope for the second leg.
A 53-year-old man is in a critical condition after he was attacked outside Anfield before Liverpool's Champions League semi-final match with Roma.
Two men, who are aged 25 and 26, and come from Rome, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Arsenal believe they can convince former Barcelona boss Luis Enrique to succeed Arsene Wenger as their manager. The Gunners' head of football relations Raul Sanllehi worked with Enrique at the Nou Camp.
Roma sporting director Monchi insisted the club still have hope against Liverpool thanks to its two late goals at Anfield.
Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti, another candidate to take over from Wenger at Arsenal, has been offered the Italy job.
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool are not assured of a place in the Champions League final despite leading 5-0 against Roma in the first leg of the semi-final before conceding two away goals.
Former Arsenal chairman Peter Hill-Wood, who appointed Wenger in 1996, says it is the right time for the Frenchman to step down.
Under-fire Sevilla coach Vincenzo Montella has been backed by the club's hierarchy until at least the end of the season.
Germany manager Joachim Low is reluctant to take over from Wenger as he is concerned he would be "burnt out" after his team's World Cup defence in Russia.
Eusebio Di Francesco accused Roma of giving up in the second half of their 5-2 defeat to Liverpool, although he insists the Champions League semi-final is not over.
Manchester City have no plans to sell defender John Stones, 23, and the England international is still part of manager Pep Guardiola's plans.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain appears to be a major doubt for the World Cup after the England midfielder suffered a "really bad injury" in Liverpool's Champions League win over Roma.
Guardiola wants to be reunited with Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta at Manchester City. The 33-year-old Spain international has also been linked with Ligue 1 champions Paris St-Germain and a move to China.
Jurgen Klopp accepts he may be criticised for substituting Mohamed Salah after the forward ran riot against former club Roma in the Champions League semi-final.
Guardiola is also interested in bringing Brazilian defender Lucas Halter to the club. The 18-year-old currently plays for Atletico Paranaense.
Daniele De Rossi felt Roma had a "blackout" against Liverpool at Anfield and were punished by their opponents' persistent long balls forward.
Manchester United will have to offer £40m plus 22-year-old Luke Shaw to sign his fellow England left-back Danny Rose, 27, from Tottenham.
Zinedine Zidane has played down the idea James Rodriguez will be out to prove a point when he comes up against Real Madrid in the Champions League.
As well as Rose, Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho wants to sign a right-back in the summer.
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos has taken a shot at some of Europe's heaviest spenders by saying "you can't buy the Champions League".
Real Madrid will target the signing of Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, 29, in the summer as a stop-gap in their long-term pursuit of Tottenham striker Harry Kane, 24.
UEFA has received the Euro 2024 bid dossier put together by the German Football Association (DFB).
Leicester are lining up a move for Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira, 24. The Portugal international has a £36m release clause in his contract.
Alessandro Costacurta has confirmed holding talks with Carlo Ancelotti but insists they did not discuss the prospect of him taking over as Italy coach.
Former Chelsea and England defender John Terry, 37, could extend his stay at Aston Villa beyond the end of the season.
Gianluigi Buffon has rubbished rumours claiming he has fallen out with Juventus team-mate Medhi Benatia, accusing the media of attempting to manufacture division.
Chelsea will not sell Spain striker Alvaro Morata, 25, or France midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko, 23, unless they ask to leave Stamford Bridge.
Jordan Henderson has told Liverpool not to follow in Barcelona's footsteps and allow Roma to complete a second-leg comeback in their Champions League tie.
Manchester United will make a move for Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen,
Championship winners Wolves want to sign Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala, 27, and would have no problem meeting the Frenchman's £85,000-a-week wages.
Tottenham have jumped to front of the queue to sign unhappy Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
Man City, Bayern Munich, Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Dortmund and PSG are all interested in Vasco de Gama winger Paulinho
Tottenham are in talks over a new deal with England youth international full-back Kyle Walker-Peters, 21.
Chelsea will resist offers for Tiemoue Bakayoko and Alvaro Morata this summer unless either player makes it clear they want to leave.
West Ham will offer Republic of Ireland defender Declan Rice, 19, a new long-term deal.
Arsenal are set to offer €20m for Sporting full-back Cristiano Piccini.
Shakhtar Donetsk’s Brazilian forward Bernard has been linked with Arsenal, but reports in Italy suggest AC Milan are keen
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale has held talks with Inter Milan regarding a move this summer
Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi is interested in discussing a summer permanent move to Borussia Dortmund
Manchester City have withdrawn their interest in Shakhtar Donetsk playmaker Fred, paving the way for Manchester United to make a move.
Everton manager Sam Allardyce and director of football Steve Walsh are looking at expanding their scouting network in South America.
Juventus left-back Alex Sandro heads a list of targets in the position for Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester United have made a crazy offer to Real Madrid to seal a return for Cristiano Ronaldo, with Paul Pogba heading the other way in a €175 million deal
Chelsea and Manchester United fans are coming together for an emotional tribute to Ray Wilkins, who died earlier this month, when they meet in the FA Cup final on May 19.
Bundesliga side RB Leipzig are interested in signing Tottenham Under-18s striker Reo Griffiths, 17, who has scored 33 goals this season.
Barcelona’s Rafinha wants to turn his temporary stay at Inter Milan into a permanent one this summer
Argentine top-flight leaders Boca Juniors want to sign Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 40, whose contract at Juventus expires at the end of the season
Manchester United will have to offer £40m plus Luke Shaw if they want to sign Tottenham left-back Danny Rose this summer.
Former Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon says the club will only sign Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski as a stop-gap while they wait for Harry Kane.
Inter are reportedly negotiating with Valencia to pay for Joao Cancelo after their option to buy expires on May 31

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