The main football stories and transfer gossip from Friday's morning newspapers.
THE SUN
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge is likely to miss the start of next season after undergoing surgery on a hip problem.
Everton manager Roberto Martinez will resist playing youth players in the final games of the season.
Sources close to Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini say he's worried for his future at the club.
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman is confident Jay Rodriguez will sign a new contract and snub interest from Tottenham.
DAILY MIRROR
Sturridge could be out for as much as six months – four months to fully recover from the problem and a further two months to regain full match fitness.
Tottenham defender Danny Rose has emerged as a target for Atletico Madrid, with Spurs believed to sell for around £14m.
West Brom are keen on signing QPR winger Matt Phillips and Swansea left-back Neil Taylor.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says they have been priced out of the Premier League, saying they can't compete financially with rivals.
Sunderland boss Dick Advocaat has vowed to attack in the final games of the season, with Steven Fletcher passed fit to play his part.
DAILY MAIL
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique could leave the club this summer, a move that could spark interest in Manchester City if they decide to part company with Manuel Pellegrini.
Sampdoria are interested in taking Liverpool striker Mario Balotelli back to Serie A.
Tottenham are keeping tabs on Borussia Monchengladbach striker Max Kruse, who has a £9m buyout clause in his contract, while Cologne defender Kevin Wimmer is expected to move to White Hart Lane for £4.3m.
Everton defender John Stones has been touted for a summer move to Chelsea.
Derby will make a £3m bid for Hull midfielder Tom Ince.
Leeds are keen to sign Stoke midfielder Charlie Adam if their transfer embargo is lifted before the summer.
DAILY STAR
Manchester City are set to beat Chelsea and Arsenal to the signing of £20m-rated Hoffenheim striker Roberto Firmino.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tim Sherwood is considering offering record £24m signing Darren Bent - who has been on loan at Derby - a new contract.
THE TIMES
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is unsure of his future at the club due to takeover rumours.
DAILY RECORD
Elche’s Brazilian striker Jonathas admits the lure of Champions League football could attract him to assign for Celtic.
(Sky Sports)
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