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• Man Utd look to Watkins to solve striker crisis | What's next for the Lionesses? | India's head coach clashes with Oval groundsman

  The Times Charlotte Duncker and The Independent chief football writer Miguel Delaney review the leading sporting stories in the back pages, and lead with the news of Manchester United's interest in Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins. Reacting to Leah Williamson telling fans that the Lionesses are 'not done yet, the panel goes on to discuss what England's next goal will be, and if Sarina Wiegman will see them through their World Cup campaign.  Finally, they give their opinions on India’s head coach clashing with Oval groundsman before the fifth Test.

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• Lionesses celebrate historic Euro 2025 win | Forest eyeing Traore move | Boycott blasts Stokes after India refuse to end Test

  The Athletic's Carl Anka and The Times' Martyn Ziegler join Chris Latchem to discuss England's celebrations following their historic Euro 2025 triumph. They also debate whether Nottingham Forest will make a move for Fulham's Adama Traore before talking about the fallout from England's draw with India, with Geoffrey Boycott criticising Ben Stokes for offering a handshake to try and end the fourth Test as a draw prior to Ravi Jadeja and Washington Sundar reaching their centuries.

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• Paqueta to be cleared from spot fixing charges | Amorim sets stance on wantaway Man Utd players | Man City hijack Newcastle's Trafford deal

  ESPN's Mark Ogden and The Times’ Martyn Ziegler review the leading sporting stories in the back pages, and lead with the news that West Ham’s Lucas Paqueta is set to be cleared of the spot fixing charges against him. The duo also discusses Ruben Amorim’s comments, stating that Man Utd's wantaway players, including Antony, Alejandro Garnacho, and Jadon Sancho, will not be sold unless their true valuation is met and will be reintegrated into the squad if they remain at the club. Manchester City have appeared to hijack Newcastle’s deal for Burnley’s James Trafford, and both give their views on why the Magpies have had a frustrating window.

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• Isak exploring move away from Newcastle | Man United linked with Watkins | Stokes stars as England dominate India

  The Guardian's Jonathan Liew and The Independent's Miguel Delaney debate where Alexander Isak could end up, with the striker exploring a move away from Newcastle United. They also discuss whether Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins could be sold to Manchester United and praised Ben Stokes after he took his first five-wicket haul in eight years as England seized control against India in the fourth Test.

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• Who does Rashford’s move to Barcelona benefit most? | Where does Ekitike fit into Slot’s plans?

  The Mirror’s John Cross and Ian Ladyman of the Daily Mail take a look at tomorrow’s back pages to discuss the headlines incuding, who does Marcus Rashford’s move to Barcelona benefit most, Rashford, Barcelona or Manchester United as the striker becomes the first English signing at the Nou Camp since Gary Lineker?Where will new Liverpool signing Hugo Ekitike fit into Arne Slot’s plans after his £79m move from Eintracht Frankfurt? Also analysed is weather Rishabh Pant foot injury sustained in day one of the fourth Test will spell then end of India’s chances of fighting back in the series against England?

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