Here are the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers:

Manchester City Target Florian Wirtz's Parents Meet Officials

In a flying visit, Florian Wirtz's parents met Manchester City officials on Tuesday as the race to land the Bayer Leverkusen playmaker heats up.

Meanwhile, Bayer Leverkusen wing-back Jeremie Frimpong is keen on a move to Liverpool should they step up their drive to replace Trent Alexander-Arnold this summer.

Pep Guardiola Holds Talks with Florian Wirtz

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Florian Wirtz has been held talks by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the club stepped up their bid to land the German star in a £126m deal.

Manchester United scout saw Cristiano Ronaldo Jr make his Portugal U15 debut, with top clubs including Real Madrid and Liverpool sending representatives to the match.

Chelsea Back Nicolas Jackson After Red Card

Chelsea are backing Nicolas Jackson following his red card at Newcastle, with Howard Webb discussing the decision that saw the Chelsea striker appear to elbow Magpies defender Sven Botman.

Liverpool are ready to play hardball with Real Madrid over Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Chelsea's Champions League push is causing anxiety for some of their academy graduates.

Middlesbrough Announce Plans to Change Badge

Middlesbrough have announced plans to change their badge ahead of the club's 150th anniversary next year.

Former Ipswich manager George Burley has received the all-clear following his cancer diagnosis, while Arsenal are set to break the bank in the summer transfer market with signings including Sporting Lisbon striker Viktor Gyokeres.

Ruben Amorim Pled His Loyalty to Manchester United

Manchester United's Ruben Amorim has made it clear that he may have to leave the club next season if their poor form continues, while the club's players are set for a change in the upcoming end-of-season awards dinner format.

Sarina Wiegman is unsure whether Lauren James' fitness can be relied upon for Euro 2025 after the forward was not included in England's squad for their Nations League double-header.