All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Thursday's national newspapers... Cesar Azpilicueta has played down speculation over Maurizio Sarri's future, insisting that Chelsea are "focussed" and "hungry" ahead of the Europa League final. More than 30 parties have expressed an interest in buying Bolton Wanderers, according to the club's administrators. David Beckham paid a visit to Tottenham's training ground on Wednesday and later described Mauricio Pochettino as a "gentleman". Bury's unpaid players have called on chairman Steve Dale to sell the club before he brings it "to its knees". FIFA has abandoned plans to expand the 2022 World Cup in Qatar to include 48 teams. Manchester United, Everton and West Ham have been offered the chance to sign Marseille and Netherlands midfielder Kevin Strootman on loan. Slavisa Jokanovic was interviewed for the vacant Middlesbrough job on Wednesday, Sky Sports News understands. Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been ruled out of Saturday's Copa del Rey final due to a knee problem. Arsenal have enough "ammunition" to convince top transfer targets to join them this summer, according to head of football Raul Sanllehi. West Bromwich Albion will talk to outgoing Wolfsburg boss Bruno Labbadia this week about their vacant manager job, Sky Sports News understands. Ricky Sbragia has left his role as Manchester United Under-23s manager by mutual consent, the club has confirmed. Dutch international Jackie Groenen has signed a pre-contract agreement to join Manchester United Women. Asamoah Gyan has accepted the Ghanaian president's request for him to be available for the Africa Cup of Nations, 48 hours after announcing his international retirement. West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass swore at UKAD officials before later saying that it was maybe Andy Carroll because he also speaks with a northern accent. Amnesty International has criticised UEFA's decision to hold the Europa League final in Azerbaijan. Burton Albion skipper Jake Buxton has signed a new one-year contract at the Pirelli Stadium, keeping him at the club for the 2019/20 season. Reading face a fight to keep hold of manager Jose Gomes, with several clubs including an unnamed Premier League club keen to appoint him. Germany winger Julian Brandt has signed for Borussia Dortmund until 2024 after leaving fellow Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen. Leeds, Cardiff and Wigan look set to battle it out to land Portsmouth's top scorer Jamal Lowe, SSN understands.