Although Mbappe has not yet finalised a contract with Real Madrid, the announcement of the deal may occur once it becomes impossible for the clubs to face each other in the current season’s Champions League.

The back page of the Daily Mirror leads on the latest from the Premier League – as Crystal Palace ‘threw away’ the lead to see their match against Everton end 1-1. Elsewhere, the Birmingham City boss has stepped back due to illness and Manchester City’s Pep Guardiola has apologised for comments made about Kalvin Phillip’s weight. 

The back page of the Daily Star is dominated by the latest from the Premier League – with Cyrstal Palace’s 1-1 draw against Everton dominating the paper. Despite going ahead, the paper says Palace ‘threw away’ their lead as Everton clawed a goal back late into the game. 

The back page of the Sun newspaper reports on the latest happenings and gossip in the Premier League. Palace’s new boss Oliver Glasner was in attendance at Crystal Palace vs Everton, which ended 1-1 – but Palace did show their fight. 

The back page of the Daily Express reports Crystal Palace have announced Oliver Glasner as Roy Hodgson’s successor just hours before their crucial Premier League game with Everton.

“I tried to train and made an effort for all those who’d come to watch training,” he said.

“I did all I could. I also went along to the football clinic with all the kids. But I really couldn’t play. I felt discomfort and there was a risk it’d get worse.”