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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester City are looking to push forward with their move for the £100m-rated Elliot Anderson ahead of this summer’s World Cup in North America – The Sun

Elliot Anderson equalises for Nottingham Forest at Manchester City

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Elliot Anderson equalises for Nottingham Forest at Manchester City

Fabian Hurzeler has a €15m (£13m) release clause in his contract this summer, with Bayer Leverkusen aware of the situation despite Brighton’s desire to keep their head coach – Sky Germany

Manchester City have asked Pep Guardiola to give them a steer on what his decision could be come the end of the season – talkSPORT

Morgan Rogers is open to leaving Aston Villa this summer – The Sun

Valentin Barco is set to join Chelsea from Strasbourg in June after an agreement was reached following the international break, despite interest from Bayern Munich – ESPN Argentina

WORLD CUP

FIFA has raised the top ticket price for the 2026 World Cup final to $10,990 (£8,324) up from around $1,600 (£1,211) in 2022, amid criticism over dynamic pricing and reports of technical issues during the latest ticket release – The Guardian