What The Sports Pages Say

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Liverpool interested in Aurelien Tchouameni - as well as Bryan Mbeumo and Antoine Semenyo - while West Ham want Igor Jesus, plus more.

Liverpool are keen to improve their squad in January and are interested in signing France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 24, from Real Madrid. (Teamtalk), external

Brentford's Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25, and Bournemouth's Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo, 24, are among the players being scouted by Liverpool, with Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, in the final year of his contract at Anfield. (Sky Sports), external

West Ham want to sign Botafogo's Brazil forward Igor Jesus, 23, in a £30m deal. (Sun), external

Manchester United want to buy a young gem to grow into a superstar at the club, and believe one player who would fit is 17-year-old English midfielder Chris Rigg, who Sunderland value at £20-30m. (Football Insider), external

Galatasaray now hope to sign Chelsea target Victor Osimhen on a permanent basis, having already taken him on a season-long loan from Napoli, with the Turkish club willing to pay 50m euros (£42m) for the the Nigeria striker, 25. (Sozcu - in Turkish), external

West Ham have joined a number of clubs who are keeping tabs on Atalanta's Nigeria winger Ademola Lookman, 27. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea are eyeing a summer move for Borussia Dortmund's Germany forward Karim Adeyemi, 22, who has been a target for Liverpool. (Football Insider), external

The prospect of Bayer Leverkusen coach Xabi Alonso and their 21-year-old Germany winger Florian Wirtz both joining Real Madrid is becoming more realistic. (Sky Sport Germany - in German), external

Real Madrid could rival Arsenal and Chelsea for the signing of 18-year-old Brazilian defender Vitor Reis from Palmeiras. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Manchester City's Stefan Ortega is on Bayer Leverkusen's radar but they are yet to make a concrete approach for the 31-year-old German goalkeeper. (Sky Sport Germany), external

Incoming England boss Thomas Tuchel has been given permission to split his time between London and Munich when he takes over as Three Lions boss in January. (Sun), external

Viktor Gyokeres is certain to leave Sporting next summer with Manchester United, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea, Paris-St Germain, Juventus and AC Milan expressing an interest in the Sweden striker, 26. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

 

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Chelsea are reportedly hoping to "hijack" Manchester United's move for Frenkie de Jong and will attempt to send two players to Barcelona in part-exchange. The Blues could possibly offer current defensive duo Marcos Alonso and Cesar Azpilicueta (Daily Mirror).

Juventus fans are fearful and left cursing their misfortune with the news of Paul Pogba's injury, with the French star picking up a serious-looking knock just a few days into the club's pre-season tour in the US (Daily Mail).

Chelsea have reportedly been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Wesley Fofana because Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race for the defender (The Sun).

Fulham have offers on the table for Chelsea's Malang Sarr and West Ham's Issa Diop. Fulham are believed to have offered both a loan and permanent offer to Chelsea for Sarr, while the Diop bid is thought to be worth £15m (The Athletic).

Manchester United have seen a second bid for Brazilian forward Antony turned down (Daily Mirror).

Chelsea have been rejected in their attempts to sign RB Leipzig defender Josko Gvardiol (The Sun).

Chelsea are simultaneously working on two blockbuster defensive deals reports indicate that Leicester City's Wesley Fofana and Inter Milan's Denzel Dumfries are both in the crosshairs as Thomas Tuchel bids to build a new back-line (Daily Express).

England's European Championship heroines will celebrate with fans in Trafalgar Square on Monday. Up to 7,000 supporters will be able to attend the free event on a first-come-first-served basis from 11am (The Telegraph).

Roberto Firmino has insisted he wants to stay at Liverpool as he moved to quash speculation about his future amid Juventus links (The Independent).

Former Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has confessed there probably was too many "older players" at Pittodrie when he left the hot seat before Jim Goodwin's major revamp (Daily Record).

Fashion Sakala has no interest in leaving Rangers on loan. But the striker wants to meet with boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst for talks on his Ibrox future.

Trent Alexander-Arnold is on Real Madrid's right-back radar, Newcastle want Bryan Mbeumo, Arsenal line up Mohammed Kudus move, plus more.

Liverpool's England defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, 26, is Real Madrid's favourite to reinforce their right-back position. (AS - in Spanish), external

Newcastle United have placed Cameroon winger Bryan Mbeumo on their wanted list, with Brentford having set a price tag of about £50m for the 25-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal are lining up West Ham's Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus, 24, as a £90m replacement for 29-year-old Belgium forward Leandro Trossard, who has been targeted by Saudi Pro League side Al-Ittihad. (Mirror), external

Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, does not plan to follow Sporting manager Ruben Amorim in leaving the Lisbon club to join Manchester United. Amorim will become the new manager of the Old Trafford club on 11 November. (Record - in Portuguese), external

Reims' Ivory Coast forward Oumar Diakite, 20, will be the top target for Crystal Palace if contract talks stall with their 27-year-old French striker Jean-Philippe Mateta. (Sun), external

Manchester United and Chelsea have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Denmark left-back Patrick Dorgu, 20, from Lecce. (Football Insider), external

English midfielder Lewis O'Brien, 26, looks set to make a permanent £7m move to Los Angeles FC when his loan from Nottingham Forest ends in January. (Sun), external

West Ham manager Julen Lopetegui is under increasing pressure of an early exit after being told by the club that results must improve. (Times - subscription required), external

Paris St-Germain and Randal Kolo Muani are open to a loan move in January, with an option to buy, and some Premier League clubs have already made requests to sign the France forward, 25. (Sky Sport Germany), external

Barcelona are monitoring Rafael Leao's situation at AC Milan in case the Portugal winger, 25, becomes available. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid have begun to question Vinicius Jr's commitment to the club and are concerned he would consider leaving, with Al-Hilal interested in signing the Brazil forward, 24. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Chelsea and Paris St-Germain are also interested in Vinicius Jr and Real Madrid officials will meet his representatives in a few weeks to discuss his future. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Santos are in talks over bringing Neymar back to the club when his contract with Al-Hilal expires next summer and the Brazil forward, 32, interrupted Sunday's post-match news conference with a video call after they moved to the brink of promotion back to Brazil's top flight. (AS - in Spanish), external

Lazio are one of the clubs interested in signing James Rodriguez if the Colombia winger, 33, brings his short stint with Rayo Vallecano to an end. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN
Inter Milan and Barcelona are prepared to make an audacious swoop for Enzo Fernandez - whose future at Chelsea is growing increasingly unclear.
Real Madrid's first-team locker room from the iconic Santiago Bernabeu Stadium will be auctioned off.
Tottenham star Pedro Porro will donate part of his salary to help with the clean-up of flood-hit Valencia.
Chelsea legend Michael Essien has taken the next step on his journey into football management by completing his UEFA course.
Joshua Zirkzee arrived at Manchester United a stone overweight - and Erik ten Hag didn't even want him.
John Textor is eyeing a shock move for Watford if he sells his stake in Crystal Palace.
Frank Warren has given Anthony Joshua two days to take up his offer of a February rematch with Daniel Dubois.
Pep Guardiola reflects on a disappointing result to Bournemouth but says the quality of Premier league teams is better than ever

DAILY MIRROR
Naby Keita issued an apology on Werder Bremen's WhatsApp chat after he refused to play for the team.
Frank Lampard could follow in the footsteps of Jose Mourinho after emerging as a surprise contender for the Roma job.

DAILY MAIL
Speaking on Monday Night Football, Jamie Carragher and Dimitar Berbatov talk through how Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola masterminded his side's impressive victory against Manchester City
Mason Mount has returned to full training at Manchester United following his latest injury lay-off.
Chelsea hope Cole Palmer will be passed fit to face Arsenal in their upcoming Premier League showdown, though face an anxious wait to see what damage was done at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Kylian Mbappe has been identified as the biggest problem in Real Madrid's current struggles by manager Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports.
Robert Lewandowski's wife Anna Lewandowska took to Instagram on Monday to share footage of significant flood water in and around the luxury home she shares with the Barcelona striker.

DAILY EXPRESS
Jamie Carragher explains why he thinks Mikel Arteta's Arsenal are looking more like a Jose Mourinho team
Thousands of Arsenal fans have been banned from drinking alcohol for their Champions League away tie against Inter Milan.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal sporting director Edu resigned on Monday following a double-your-money offer from Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis, with Mikel Arteta to have a major say on how Arsenal replace him.
Ipswich chief executive Mark Ashton revealed he would now vote against keeping VAR following the decisions that saw him text messaging referees chief Howard Webb mid-match in frustration.
Cole Palmer is expected to have a scan on the injury that left him limping out of Old Trafford, with Chelsea hoping he suffered a lucky escape.
Tottenham are set to trigger a one-year option to extend the contract of club captain Heung-Min Son.

THE TIMES
The British and Irish Lions have discussed playing a match in Las Vegas en route to their 2029 tour to New Zealand as rugby looks to cash in on the American market.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic's Nicolas Kuhn is reportedly on the radar of several clubs in the Premier League.
Andy Halliday has strongly defended his decision not to celebrate his goal for Motherwell in their League Cup semi-final against his old club Rangers.
Scott Arfield has leapt to the defence of his former Rangers captain James Tavernier and believes that the players around the full-back need to do more to shoulder the burden at Ibrox.

SCOTTISH SUN
Hearts have banked a fresh £7m loan from one of their directors.

Inter Milan and Barcelona eye move for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez, Arsenal target Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Manchester United face battle to sign Sporting's Geovany Quenda.

Inter Milan and Barcelona are plotting a swoop for Chelsea and Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 23, whose future at Stamford Bridge looks increasingly unclear. (Sun), external

Arsenal have identified Newcastle forward Alexander Isak, 25, as their top transfer target, although the Magpies would demand a fee of about £100m for the Sweden international. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester United are keen on Sporting winger Geovany Quenda, 17, with the Portugal Under-21 international also interesting Manchester City, Liverpool and Juventus. (Teamtalk), external

Sacked Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag did not want to buy Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna in the summer and was furious when the £36.5m signing arrived for training a stone overweight. (Sun), external

Tottenham are interested in Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, but do not think they will be able to prise him away from AC Milan in January. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea will not consider selling defender Benoit Badiashile, 23, with the France defender considered part of their long-term plans. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Bayern Munich are considering a move for Eintracht Frankfurt forward Omar Marmoush, with Liverpool also interested in the 25-year-old Egypt international. (Sky Germany), external

Nottingham Forest would like to take Bayern Munich winger Mathys Tel, 19, on loan but the France Under-21 international has no plans of leaving Bavaria this winter. (Sky Germany), external

Former Chelsea and Everton boss Frank Lampard has emerged as a surprise candidate to take over from under-pressure manager Ivan Juric if Roma decide to part ways with the Croat. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Tottenham are to trigger a one-year option on the contract of 32-year-old South Korea forward Son Heung-min. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Manchester United will give new head coach Ruben Amorim a say before making contract decisions on players approaching the end of their deals. (ESPN), external

Aston Villa are close to agreeing a bumper new contract with English forward Morgan Rogers, 22. (Football Insider), external

Edu is set to take up a role with the network of clubs controlled by the Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis after resigning as Arsenal's sporting director. (Times - subscription required), external

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have a major say in how the club replace Edu as sporting director. (Telegraph - subscription required)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers

THE SUN
Liverpool are tracking three left-backs as potential long-term replacements for Andy Robertson - Fulham's Antonee Robinson, David Raum from RB Leipzig and Ipswich's impressive Leif Davis.
Manchester United may need to hold an end of season fire sale to give new boss Ruben Amorim January transfer wriggle room.
Jamie Carragher and Dimitar Berbatov break down what can be expected from Ruben Amorim's Manchester United.
Harry Maguire will miss England's Nations League deciders against Greece and Republic of Ireland.
Ipswich Town chairman Mark Ashton says he hopes to raise his club's stadium capacity to 40,000.
Joshua Zirkzee is on course for the exit door at Manchester United just four months after arriving, according to reports.
An injury has forced a last-minute cancellation on the undercard Jake Paul versus Mike Tyson.


DAILY MAIL
Barcelona are reportedly keen on signing Mohamed Salah once his contract with Liverpool expires in the summer.
Speaking on Gillette Soccer Special, Lee Hendrie and Clinton Morrison discuss whether Mohamed Salah will extend his contract at Liverpool and Hendrie states that the Egyptian forward is irreplaceable.
Manchester United remain keen to build a new stadium, despite a final decision on what next for Old Trafford being delayed until next summer.
Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has revealed that he has turned down offers to manage in the Premier League ahead of his side's Champions League clash against Arsenal.
Barcelona are considering a shock move to cut Alex Valle's Celtic loan short in January.
Newcastle midfielder Lewis Miley has signed a lucrative deal to become sportswear giants Under Armour's face of the north.


DAILY MIRROR
The West Ham penalty which condemned Manchester United to defeat on what turned out to be Erik ten Hag's final game in charge should not have been awarded according to referees' chief Howard Webb.
Rasmus Hojlund is excited for Ruben Amorim's arrival at Manchester United - with the striker rubbishing two major doubts at the Premier League club.
Manchester City and Chelsea will be obliged to field their strongest teams throughout next summer's FIFA Club World Cup - while still having to release players for international duty immediately before it.
Arsenal narrowly avoided being penalised by UEFA for delaying their press conference ahead of their clash with Inter Milan as the media briefing started just before the cut-off time of 8pm.


THE ATHLETIC
Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is part of a consortium that has made an offer to purchase a stake in Premier League club Crystal Palace.
Matty Cash will miss Aston Villa's Champions League trip to Belgian side Club Bruges on Wednesday.
Norwich City's Josh Sargent will be out until 2025 due to a groin injury.
Real Madrid have appointed former futsal player and coach Marcelo Serpa Coelho to Juni Calafat's scouting staff.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United have put back a final decision on stadium development until next summer.
Edu turned down a lucrative pay rise at Arsenal to pursue his aim of becoming a global head of football.

Jason Ayto, the well-regarded assistant sporting director, is set for a wider role while Arsenal co-chairman Josh Kroenke and key executives Tim Lewis and Richard Garlick decide with Arteta on how best to move forward.
Thomas Tuchel has no intention of having any say on the squad or the teams Lee Carsley picks for his final games as England interim manager, against Greece and Republic of Ireland in the Nations League.
Gary Lineker has cast further doubt on his BBC future by revealing he could quit Match of the Day to focus on his podcast empire full-time.
England's Sam Curran says that he is dreaming of playing in an international match against his older brother Ben who recently moved to Zimbabwe.


THE GUARDIAN
A majority of Manchester United fans favour a new stadium rather than the redevelopment of Old Trafford, a survey has found.
Jason Kelce has apologised after he responded angrily to a confrontation with a fan before Ohio State's game with Penn State at the weekend.


DAILY EXPRESS
England's new manager Thomas Tuchel will not attend next month's World Cup qualifying draw as it falls before his official start date of January 1.


THE TIMES
The controversial penalty that led to Erik ten Hag being sacked as Manchester United manager less than 24 hours later should not have been given, according to Howard Webb.
A number of Premier League clubs have reserved the right to seek compensation against Manchester City over the club's 115 alleged rule breaches before a deadline on Tuesday.
Imane Khelif, one of the boxers at the centre of the Olympic gender row in Paris this year, is taking legal action in response to the latest reports in France claiming the gold-medal winner in the women's welterweight division has male XY chromosomes, the International Olympic Committee has said.


DAILY RECORD
Southampton are keeping close tabs on Motherwell's teenage sensation Lennon Miller.
Reports in South America have indicated Alexandro Bernabei could be in line for a sensational Argentina call-up - and the player says it would be a 'dream' realised.
Supporters of Celtic and Rangers will split tickets down the middle for the blockbuster League Cup final at Hampden next month..


Al-Hilal want Mohamed Salah in time for Club World Cup, Barcelona also interested in Liverpool forward, Manchester United to bid again for Jarrad Branthwaite.

Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal want to sign Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 32, in time for next summer's Club World Cup. (Talksport), external

Barcelona are also interested in signing Salah when his Liverpool contract runs out at the end of the season. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Liverpool plan to open talks on a new contract with their Scotland international full-back Andy Robertson, 30, in the summer. (Football Insider), external

Premier League clubs have reserved the right to seek compensation for lost earnings if Manchester City are found guilty of breaching the league's financial rules. (Times - subscription required), external

Former Arsenal sporting director Edu rejected a lucrative new contract to stay with the Gunners in favour of taking up a multi-club role with Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis. (Mail), external

Manchester United are planning a fresh move for Everton and England centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, in the summer. (Talksport), external

Incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim wants a trio of Sporting players - Portugal centre-back Goncalo Inacio, 23, Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 20, and 26-year-old Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres - to join him at Old Trafford. (Sky Sport Switzerland - in French), external

England centre-back Harry Maguire, 31, will refuse to consider leaving Manchester United in January and believes he can earn a new contract at the club. (TBR Football), external

However, Manchester United will wait to assess developments from the UK government's Budget before deciding whether to demolish Old Trafford and build a new stadium, or redevelop their current home. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Inter Milan manager Simone Inzaghi has admitted he has had offers to manage in the Premier League in the past and, while the English top flight intrigues him, he is happy at his current club. (Mail), external

Paris St-Germain are preparing a bid to sign Colombia striker Jhon Duran, 20, from Aston Villa. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester City may make one or two signings in January after their injury-hit start to the season. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea and England forward Cole Palmer will have a scan on his left knee after the 22-year-old was injured in Sunday's draw with Manchester United. (Standard), external

New England manager Thomas Tuchel will not influence interim boss Lee Carsley's selections for the Nations League matches later this month. (Mail)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool have reportedly contacted Aurelien Tchouameni's representatives to gauge his interest in joining them from Real Madrid.
Manchester United have set their sights on Sporting wonderkid Geovany Quenda, who has emerged as one of the world's most exciting young wingers under Ruben Amorim.
Jamie Carragher and Dimitar Berbatov break down what can be expected from Ruben Amorim's Manchester United
Sporting have reportedly slashed their asking price for Viktor Gyokeres, who is thought to be a target for Manchester United.
Interim boss Lee Carsley has injury headaches to contend with as he selects his final squad before handing the England reins to Thomas Tuchel.
Emma Raducanu's team have confirmed that she is on track to represent Great Britain in next week's Billie Jean King Cup finals.
Rafael Nadal's tennis academy has been hit hard by the recent wave of flooding in some areas of Spain, according to his uncle Toni.

THE TIMES
The Premier League has issued proposed amendments to its rules that could open the door for significantly more lucrative sponsorship deals for its clubs.
Premier League clubs have been told Viktor Gyokeres, the Sporting striker, could be available for as little as £63m next summer.
Viktor Gyokeres underlined his brilliant form with a hat-trick against Man City - so will a club come in to sign the striker from Sporting?
Arsenal Women must rearrange a Champions League game to accommodate a men's Carabao Cup tie at the Emirates in a move that undermines the club's stated commitment to staging women's games at the 60,000-seat stadium.

THE SUN
Neymar is at risk of having his contract ripped up by Al Hilal, according to reports.
Crystal Palace are targeting a £20m-plus for Sunderland's teenage sensation Chris Rigg.
Bayern Munich's Champions League clash against Benfica was delayed due to a problem with the subway system as a separate incident saw a station evacuated.

THE ATHLETIC
Wolverhampton Wanderers owners Fosun has bought back a minority stake in its subsidiary, Fosun Sports, from US-based investment firm PEAK6.

DAILY MIRROR
Unai Emery said Tyrone Mings' error will "never be repeated" as Aston Villa's Champions League bandwagon ground to an abrupt halt.
Manchester United sporting director Dan Ashworth could be left red-faced if incoming manager Ruben Amorim asks to sign his Sporting Lisbon forward Viktor Gyokeres - having sold the Swedish star for just £1m when he was at Brighton.
Leny Yoro has handed incoming Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim a major boost by returning to training for the first time since fracturing a bone in his foot.
Ryan Giggs was spotted in the Salford City dugout during their FA Cup win at the weekend with the Welshman becoming increasingly present on the bench.

DAILY MAIL
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has congratulated Donald Trump ahead of his return as US President.

DAILY STAR
Gary Pallister has urged incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim to keep Ruud van Nistelrooy on his coaching staff.
Manchester United's Andre Onana insists his team-mates have the ability to adapt to Ruben Amorim's style

DAILY RECORD
Philippe Clement has told Dujon Sterling he needs to prove himself over the coming weeks.

SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic have already pocketed record Champions League prize money this season - even though they have got at least four matches still to play.


Manchester United and Chelsea target Viktor Gyokeres, Real Madrid eye January move for Trent Alexander-Arnold, Al-Hilal could cancel Neymar's contract and move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United and Chelsea will lead the race for 26-year-old Sweden and Sporting striker Viktor Gyokeres next summer. (Star), external

Gyokeres will be available for about £63m next summer - £20m less than his release clause. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

United are monitoring Bayern Munich's 29-year-old Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka. (Florian Plettenberg), external

United are interested in Bayern's Germany winger Leroy Sane, 28, who will be a free agent in the summer and is also on Arsenal's transfer list. (Christian Falk), external

Real Madrid will make a January move for Liverpool's 26-year-old England right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract at the end of the season (Marca - in Spanish), external

But Liverpool are prepared to block any offers for their first-team players in January. (Football Insider), external

Al-Hilal are considering cancelling the contract of 32-year-old Brazil forward Neymar in January and replacing him with rival Saudi club Al-Nassr's 39-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham are interested in Eintracht Frankfurt's 20-year-old Sweden midfielder Hugo Larsson. (Caught Offside), external

Crystal Palace are planning a £20m January bid for Sunderland's 17-year-old England Under-18 midfielder Chris Rigg. (Sun), external

Everton have expressed an interest in signing Brighton's Ghana right-back Tariq Lamptey on a free transfer when the 24-year-old's contract expires at the end of the season. (Africa Foot - in French), external

A consortium led by US businessman Steve Rosen is close to completing a £105m takeover of Sheffield United. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Tottenham are considering a move for 23-year-old Nottingham Forest and England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi. (Football Insider), external

AC Milan, Inter Milan and Napoli are interested in Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior, 24, but the Gunners will only consider letting him leave permanently for a fee, not a loan switch. (Tutto Mercarto - in Italian), external

Brentford are among the admirers of Greece and Celta Vigo striker Anastasios Douvikas, 25. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

West Ham will review the position of manager Julen Lopetegui if the struggling Hammers lose at home to Everton on Saturday. (Guardian)

 

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Friday's newspapers



DAILY EXPRESS
Alphonso Davies has laid down his terms as Manchester United line up a blockbuster summer swoop for the Bayern Munich left-back, according to reports.
Manchester United have reportedly enquired about a free transfer move for former Manchester City star Leroy Sane.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Ham fear technical director Tim Steidten could be in the running to replace Edu at Arsenal.
Declan Rice is preparing to push through the pain barrier and try to play for Arsenal and England after breaking his toe.
Gary O'Neil is facing a potentially pivotal encounter with Southampton this weekend and will come under severe pressure if Wolves' alarming run continues.
Emma Raducanu is in talks with Maria Sharapova's former fitness trainer as she looks to bolster her backroom team for next season.
Rory McIlroy intends to take an axe to his 2025 schedule and the bad news for the PGA Tour is that the world No 3 may skip not only one of the $20m (£15.4m) 'Signature Events' but also the opening tournament in the FedEx Cup, the play-off series that is the cornerstone of the circuit's calendar.
The interim England manager Lee Carsley says he was not aware when he took charge of the team's Nations League game against Greece at Wembley that Thomas Tuchel had already agreed his contract with the FA two days' earlier.
Ioan Cunningham, the head coach of Wales women, looks set to become the first casualty of the fallout from his players' botched contract negotiations earlier this year.

DAILY MAIL
Former Tottenham captain Hugo Lloris has launched a scathing attack on club chairman Daniel Levy in his new autobiography.
Jack Grealish joined Aston Villa fans in a Bruges pub this week via video call during the supporters' Champions League trip.
Crystal Palace are verifying the origins of a hamstring injury suffered by Eddie Nketiah amid concerns he has fallen victim to the developing trend of Premier League footballers appointing expensive performance 'specialists' separate from their clubs.
West Ham head coach Julen Lopetegui is under mounting pressure to arrest his team's worrying slide, though the lack of a clear replacement and the cost of compensation could buy the Spaniard time.
Manchester United are among the clubs monitoring Jarrad Branthwaite's position in Everton head coach Sean Dyche's plans ahead of the January window.
RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko was reluctant to join Arsenal last summer amid concerns he would be second-choice to Kai Havertz.
Fabio Paratici continues to attend matches at Tottenham this season.
Outgoing Manchester City sporting director Txiki Begiristain is not taking a back seat as he prepares to leave the Etihad.
Sportsbank, the group who have made an offer of around £230m for Crystal Palace co-owner John Textor's 45 per cent stake, hope to tie up the deal by the end of next week.
PFA chief executive Maheta Molango is set to appear in Westminster in January as the Government accelerates plans to introduce a football regulator.
Everton's new stadium is under serious consideration to host an Ashes Test.
Newcastle will travel to Saudi Arabia next week for a warm-weather training camp at the home of Cristiano Ronaldo.

THE GUARDIAN
Arsenal intend to take their time over appointing Edu's successor as sporting director, with his deputy, Jason Ayto, set to step up until the recruitment process has been completed.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have reportedly been given encouragement that Everton will be willing to sell Jarrad Branthwaite ahead of the January transfer window.
Thomas Partey has been cut from the Ghana squad after "confidential" talks with boss Otto Addo.
AC Milan star Alvaro Morata was hospitalised after being involved in a scary clash of heads during training on Thursday.

THE SUN
Ruud van Nistelrooy is still waiting to hear if he will be part of the plans at Manchester United going forward.
Chelsea and Arsenal are set to join Manchester United in the battle to sign Europe's most in-demand player, Viktor Gyokeres.
Alejandro Garnacho was involved in an altercation with a fan before Manchester United's Europa League clash with PAOK.
Sean Longstaff has warned Newcastle that he could move elsewhere unless he feels "appreciated" and "valued" with a new contract.

THE ATHLETIC
Andre Onana hopes that Manchester United interim coach Ruud van Nistelrooy remains at the club after Ruben Amorim's permanent arrival next week.
Everton winger Dwight McNeil is a doubt for Saturday's Premier League match against West Ham due to a knee injury.
Swansea's lead investors Steve Kaplan and Jason Levien have agreed to sell their stake in the Championship club, subject to EFL ratification.

THE TIMES
A smiling Eddie Jones has claimed to be unaware of Danny Care's criticism of his management style.


Liverpool set to make bid for Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, Manchester United poised to reignite their interest in Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite, Arsenal hold talks with Sporting forward Geovany Quenda.

Liverpool are preparing a £50m bid for Real Madrid's 24-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Juventus are keen on Lille striker Jonathan David, but the Serie A club face competition from Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal for the 24-year-old Canada international. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Manchester United are set to reignite their interest in £70m-rated Everton centre-back Jarrad Branthwaite, with the Merseyside club unable to afford a new contract for the 22-year-old England international. (Mail - subscription required), external

Brighton and Bayer Leverkusen are among the clubs interested in Red Star Belgrade's 17-year-old Serbian defender Strahinja Stojkovic. (Football Insider, external)

Arsenal have held talks with the agents of Sporting forward Geovany Quenda, with the 17-year-old also a target for Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool. (Teamtalk), external

Polish striker Robert Lewandowski, 36, is prepared to take a pay cut to stay longer at Barcelona and his impressive form has seen the Catalan club cool any interest in Manchester City's 24-year-old Norway forward Erling Haaland. (Sport - in Spanish), external

AC Milan are ready to double the wages of Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, to ward off interest from Manchester City and Tottenham. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Manchester City are keeping an eye on Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu, 30, although Bayern Munich are in pole position to sign the Turkey international. (Caughtoffside), external

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will have a say in who replaces Edu as the club's sporting director after the Brazilian's decision to quit. (Times - subscription required), external

West Ham believe technical director Tim Steidten may come under consideration by Arsenal as a replacement for Edu. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Liverpool and Bayern Munich have been told by Eintracht Frankfurt they will need to pay upwards of £50m to prise 25-year-old Egypt striker Omar Marmoush away from the club. (Fussball News - in German), external

Tottenham defender Cristian Romero could seek a move to Real Madrid this summer if the La Liga club step up their interest in the 26-year-old Argentina international. (GiveMeSport - subscription required), external

Paris St-Germain have already ruled out a move for Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, despite his fine goalscoring form for Sporting. (Le Parisien - in French), external

Arsenal remain interested in RB Leipzig's Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 21, who has a £55m buyout clause in his contract. (Mail - subscription required), external

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil could face the sack if his side do not beat Southampton in the Premier League this weekend. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Paris St-Germain are willing to let France striker Randal Kolo Muani, 25, leave in January with clubs in the Premier League and Bundesliga interested. (RMC Sport - in French), external

Bayern Munich want Bayer Leverkusen's Germany midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, and could offer a swap deal involving on-loan 18-year-old Germany Under-21 midfielder Paul Wanner. (Christian Falk)

 

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Manchester City eye a move for Atalanta midfielder Ederson, Jose Mourinho wants the Newcastle job, Barcelona are set to edge out Liverpool for Borussia Dortmund forward Karim Adeyemi.

Pep Guardiola is preparing to relax his stance on January transfers to address Manchester City's faltering season with a move for Atalanta’s Brazilian defensive midfielder Ederson, 25. (i - subscription required), external

Fenerbahce's Portuguese head coach Jose Mourinho has unfinished business in the Premier League and is targeting the Newcastle job if Eddie Howe leaves St James' Park. (Guardian), external

The Brazilian Football Confederation have called Manchester City boss Guardiola several times this year with the Spaniard keen on the idea of managing the Selecao. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Newcastle United are plotting a £50m move to sign Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25. (Football Insider), external


Saturday's newspapers


THE GUARDIAN
Jose Mourinho is targeting the manager's job at Newcastle if Eddie Howe leaves St James' Park.
Ruud van Nistelrooy has said he would like to take charge of Manchester United on a permanent basis in the future but is committed to stay as an assistant to incoming head coach Ruben Amorim after a four-game spell in caretaker charge.


THE SUN
Amad Diallo will be offered a new five-year contract before the end of the year to keep him at Old Trafford.
New Manchester United gaffer Ruben Amorim will be without assistant Darren Fletcher for his first two Premier League games.
Cole Palmer will road test his knee injury on Saturday in the hope of being ready for club and country.
One of the Premier League's first managers - Lennie Lawrence - has returned to the dugout after a near-20 year absence to take over Hartlepool United aged 76.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
England have been accused of playing "absolutely disgraceful" versions of opposition anthems before kick-off as Twickenham was criticised for a perceived lack of respect towards visiting teams.


DAILY MAIL
Steven Gerrard's role as the manager of Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq continues to come under pressure following his latest defeat.
Crystal Palace head coach Oliver Glasner has admitted to holding talks with striker Eddie Nketiah to verify whether he suffered a hamstring injury during a private session with a personal trainer.
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner says he has to shoulder the blame for Eddie Nketiah's hamstring injury and says he should have subbed him earlier during their 2-2 draw at Wolves


SCOTTISH SUN
Former Rangers hero Gennaro Gattuso found himself grilled during his usual pre-match press conference about rumours linking him with the possibility of succeeding Philippe Clement at Ibrox.
Steven Naismith still believes he could have turned Hearts' fortunes around.


DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers has warned he expects Celtic to get even better after their Champions League dismantling of RB Leipzig.


Bayern Munich have inquired about Sporting and Sweden forward Viktor Gyokeres, 26, who may be allowed to leave next summer for about £60m. (Sky Germany), external

Barcelona are hoping to beat Liverpool in the race to sign Borussia Dortmund and Germany forward Karim Adeyemi, 22, by offering to include Spain winger Ferran Torres, 24, in any transfer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Bayern Munich have offered left-back Alphonso Davies, 24, a new deal to fight off interest from Barcelona and several other top European clubs. (Bild - in German), external

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, 28, will move to a bigger club when his contract runs out next summer and Bayern still have a good chance of signing the Germany international, according to his agent. (Sky Germany, via Welt am Sonntag), external

Tottenham have set their sights on Rayo Vallecano's Romania right-back Andrei Ratiu, 26, as they prepare for Real Madrid to step up their interest in 25-year-old Spain defender Pedro Porro. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Celtic's teenage forward Daniel Cummings, 18, is being tracked by a host of English clubs, with the Scotland youth international out of contract next summer. (Football Insider), external
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The mood inside Manchester United's dressing room has turned to optimism with the imminent arrival of Ruben Amorim as new head coach. (Manchester Evening News), external

Arsenal are in talks to offer 17-year-old midfielder Ethan Nwaneri a new contract as a reward for his progress at the club. (Teamtalk), external

Veteran Germany defender Mats Hummels, 35, is ready to leave Roma and return to the Bundesliga in January. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian), external

Arsenal are set to wait until next summer to sign a striker rather than move for one in January. (Independent), external

RB Leipzig and Bayer Leverkusen are interested in signing Austria-born Germany U21s midfielder Paul Wanner, 18, whose future at Bayern Munich is up in the air. (Bild via Bundesliga News), external

Inter Milan defender Yann Bisseck, 23, is set to sign a new contract with the club which ends West Ham's interest in the Germany international. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Former Arsenal players Tomas Rosicky and Per Mertesacker are well thought of by the Gunners' hierarchy as they look for Edu's replacement as sporting director. (Footmercato - in French), external

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, says he will not be leaving Galatasaray in January and will stay at the Turkish club until the end of the season when his loan deal from Napoli comes to an end. (Metro), external

Hansi Flick has revitalised Barcelona with a strict approach to discipline, including dropping players for lateness. (Marca - in Spanish)

 

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Monday's newspapers



THE SUN
Borussia Dortmund want Jobe Bellingham to follow in brother Jude's footsteps by moving to Germany.
Steven Gerrard has been tipped by Danny Murphy for a stunning return to Rangers amid his struggles in Saudi Arabia.
Frank Lampard is set to return to management with Coventry City, according to reports.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Mikel Arteta was left praying on the fitness of his Arsenal players after his team slipped nine points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool.
Paul Merson says Arsenal's title chances are 'finished' if the gap to Liverpool extends to 12 points while Jamie Redknapp says this has been the perfect weekend for the Reds in the title race

Alejandro Garnacho refused to celebrate scoring for Manchester United after accusing fans of losing faith in him, it has been claimed.


THE TIMES
The RFU has no desire to sack Steve Borthwick as England head coach despite the team's slide in form which is "testing fans' patience", according to the No 8 Ben Earl.
West Ham majority shareholder David Sullivan and technical director Tim Steidten will meet next week to discuss the future of Julen Lopetegui after the head coach's poor start.
Ange Postecoglou has taken responsibility for Tottenham's performance levels in the Premier League after their 2-1 defeat against Ipswich Town.


DAILY MIRROR
Tyrone Marshall of the Manchester Evening News joins Ben Ransom to discuss Ruud van Nistelrooy's final game in interim charge of Manchester United as they defeated Leicester
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes cast doubt over the future of interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who tasted victory on Sunday in his final game as manager, saying "everything changes" under incoming head coach Ruben Amorim.
Ange Postecoglou shared an awkward stare-down with a Tottenham fan after his side's 2-1 loss to Ipswich Town.
Inter Miami found themselves at the centre of a FIFA storm after their controversial inclusion in next summer's Club World Cup, and face uncertainty over the future of star man Lionel Messi after suffering a shock play-off loss to Atlanta United.


DAILY MAIL
Incoming Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim will hold crunch talks with Ruud Van Nistelrooy on Monday about the Dutchman's future at the club.
Mark Cavendish ended his phenomenal cycling career with a bang as he charged to victory in his last-ever race at the Tour de France Criterium in Singapore
Arsenal must string together a run of as many as six wins in a row to keep their slender Premier League title hopes alive, according to Paul Merson.
Real Madrid have ruled out bringing Sergio Ramos back to the club, believing a move for the former captain is "impossible", but the club are interested in signing a former Man City Preier League winner, according to reports.
Rangers boss Philippe Clement says several of his players are still adjusting to balancing the midweek and weekend fixture list as they beat Hearts 1-0 at Ibrox
Erik ten Hag made a surprise appearance watching former club Ajax on Sunday in the wake of being sacked by Manchester United, sparking suggestions he could be set to return to the club.


DAILY RECORD
Philippe Clement understands why Rangers fans made their feelings heard after he subbed off Connor Barron - but told the Ibrox boo boys "you don't know everything".


Manchester City want Martin Zubimendi, Paris St-Germain are an option for Erling Haaland, Manchester United are targeting Christopher Nkunku and Jarrad Branthwaite is being tracked by Real Madrid.

Manchester City are prepared to pay the 60m euros (£50m) release clause for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, as they continue their search for a replacement for fellow Spaniard Rodri in January. (Mirror), external

Real Madrid midfielder Federico Valverde, 26, is another candidate for City but the Uruguay international has a release clause of 1bn euros (£830m). (Fichajes - in Spanish, external)

Paris St-Germain is a "plan B" for Manchester City forward Erling Haaland, 24, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested in the Norwegian, who is out of contract in 2027. (Football365), external

Manchester United are eyeing a surprise move for Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku, 26. The Frenchman is unhappy with his playing time under Enzo Maresca. (L'Equipe via Express), external

Manchester United have opened talks with Sporting over a move for Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda, 17. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

The Red Devils have also joined Barcelona in the race for Bayer Leverkusen's Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Tottenham's Argentina centre-back Cristian Romero, 26, and Everton's England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22, have been identified by Real Madrid as potential reinforcements. (Caught Offside), external

Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo, 31, is in high demand as the Japan international continues to struggle for game time at Anfield. AC Milan, Fulham, Wolves and Ipswich are all interested. (Caught Offside), external

Tottenham are keen on a move for Argentine midfielder Facundo Buonanotte, 19, but will have to compete with Leicester, where he is currently on loan from Brighton. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Santos director Marcio Calves says a return for Neymar, 32, to his former club would be "every fan's dream" and while no "official negotiations" have taken place with current side Al-Hilal, he was "60%" sure the Brazil forward would complete a move when his contract ends in June. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Roberto Mancini is the bookmakers' favourite to be appointed Roma manager but former bosses Daniele de Rossi and Claudio Ranieri remain in the frame, while Frank Lampard has also be linked with the vacant post. (La Gazzatta Dello Sport - in Italian)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers

THE SUN​

Manchester United have reportedly enquired about Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.​

David Moyes has been linked with a Premier League return with four teams potentially interested.
Mason Mount is set to play a key role under Ruben Amorim at Manchester United.
Lamine Yamal's Barcelona team-mate Raphinha surprised him with a £10,000 solid gold iPhone to celebrate his Ballon D'or Koba trophy win.

DAILY TELEGRAPH​

Mike Phillips, the former Wales scrum-half, has launched an X-rated verbal attack on head coach Warren Gatland following Wales' first home defeat by Fiji on Sunday.
Russell Martin and Swansea City have settled their multi-million pound legal dispute over his defection to Southampton.
Hundreds of women are planning a protest at England's Nations League game against the Republic of Ireland over the banning of a teenage female footballer who asked a "bearded" transgender opponent: "Are you a man?"
England are expected to hold more talks during the international break over trying to add Chelsea goalkeeping coach Hilário to incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel's backroom staff.

THE TIMES​

Next year's ICC Champions Trophy has been plunged into turmoil after India confirmed to the international governing body that they will not travel to Pakistan, the host nation.
Tommy Freeman has claimed that an improved England side will "properly go after" South Africa on Saturday by trying to rattle the world champions with a display of ferocious intensity.

THE GUARDIAN
Andy Robertson has said he had a point to prove in Liverpool's win over Aston Villa having been "written off" for the first time in his storied Anfield career.

DAILY MIRROR​

Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard has been called up for international duty by Norway, opening up a potential conflict between club and country.​

DAILY MAIL​

Pep Guardiola's heated exchange with Brighton defender Jan Paul van Hecke was the subject of plenty of intrigue on Saturday evening - and an expert lip-reader has now revealed the Manchester City manager's jibes about 'crying' and being a 'baby'.​

Martin Offiah believes an England Ashes victory next year would provide a major shot in the arm for rugby league in this country - and help the sport grow bigger than rugby union.

DAILY RECORD​

Johan Mjallby thinks Celtic will demand a fee in the region of £30m if they are to sell Nicolas Kuhn in January. It comes after reports suggest that the in-form winger is being tracked by Premier League sides Fulham and Brentford.​

Arsenal ready to buy Mohammed Kudus, Tottenham to rebuff Cristian Romero interest, Manchester United could offload Joshua Zirkzee, plus more.

Arsenal are ready to spend £83m (100m euros) on West Ham attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus with the 24-year-old Ghana international keen to join the Gunners to play European football. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Tottenham are set to rebuff Real Madrid's renewed interest in 26-year-old Argentina defender Cristian Romero. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United are considering offloading 23-year-old Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee in January with clubs in Serie A monitoring developments. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Juventus are frontrunners in the battle to sign Canada striker Jonathan David, 24, from Lille with Manchester United, Liverpool and Inter Milan also interested. (Footmercato - in French), external

Manchester City have set their sights on AC Milan and France goalkeeper Mike Maignan, 29. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Borussia Dortmund are considering a January move for Sunderland's 19-year-old English midfielder Jobe Bellingham. (Alan Nixon via Newcastle Chronicle), external

Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is open to a reunion with former boss Hansi Flick at Barcelona despite interest in the 24-year-old Canada international from Real Madrid and Manchester United. (Teamtalk), external

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, is close to reaching an agreement to terminate his contract with Juventus and sign for another club as a free agent once his ban concludes. (Sky Sports), external

Germany winger Leroy Sane is keen to sign a contract at Bayern Munich but the 28-year-old is still some way from reaching agreement over a deal. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 38, will not make a return to Real Madrid but they will sign a centre-back in January, with Bayer Leverkusen's Germany defender Jonathan Tah, 28, having emerged as a new candidate. (Diario AS - in Spanish), external

Scouts from home and abroad are following developments with Kiano Dyer at Chelsea as the English midfielder, 17, approaches the final year of his current contract. (Mail), external

England are poised to hold more talks during the international break over trying to add Chelsea goalkeeping coach Henrique Hilario to incoming head coach Thomas Tuchel’s backroom staff. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

David Moyes is eyeing a return to Premier League management with Crystal Palace, Wolves, Southampton and Leicester all potentially interested. (Talksport), external

Frank Lampard is a candidate for the vacant manager's job at Championship side Coventry City. (Sky Sports)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has been dealt a transfer blow with Bayern Munich reportedly ruling out a January exit for winger Leroy Sane.
Lisandro Martinez and four other Premier League players endured a nightmare journey down to South America to link up with their Argentina team-mates after a connecting flight from Brazil was cancelled.
Ruben Dias has warned Manchester City's critics to write them off at their peril.
Arsenal chiefs are set to hold talks with the Kroenke family this week about their plans for upcoming transfer windows after sporting director Edu resigned.
Cody Gakpo reckons playing on the left has made him a dangerous weapon for Liverpool.

DAILY MAIL
Premier League clubs are privately blaming Thomas Tuchel's late arrival as permanent England head coach as a key reason behind the glut of squad withdrawals this week.
Manchester United are reportedly looking to offload striker Joshua Zirkzee on loan in January, just six months after his £36.5m move.

THE SUN
The Premier League could descend into chaos this season due to the growing injury toll on its stars. That is the warning from PFA boss Maheta Molango, who is alarmed at the increased casualty list across England's top flight.
David Coote has been booted off UEFA's match list as the fall-out grows from his astonishing video rant at Jurgen Klopp.
Speaking on Match Officials Mic'd Up, PGMOL chief Howard Webb confirmed that a full investigation is ongoing into the viral video which appears to show referee David Coote making derogatory remarks about Jurgen Klopp.
David Coote can kiss goodbye to more than £1m after his astonishing X-rated rant at Jurgen Klopp.
Ruud van Nistelrooy urged Manchester United's players to get behind new manager Ruben Amorim before signing off as interim boss with a 3-0 win over Leicester.
Bruno Fernandes has been hailed as a "hero" after helping a passenger on a plane while heading to Portugal.
Tyrell Malacia has finally made his long awaited return from injury after 17 months.
Troy Deeney was left distinctly unimpressed by Manchester United ace Alejandro Garnacho after he refused to celebrate his "unbelievable" goal against Leicester.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Taylor Harwood-Bellis can lean on one of the Republic of Ireland's greatest and most fearsome players for advice ahead of facing them this week, with Roy Keane among the wide-ranging influences on his journey to the England squad. The Southampton centre-back is engaged to Leah Keane, the daughter of arguably the Premier League's greatest ever midfielder.
Brighton have let go the majority of their full-time recruitment scouts as part of a restructuring of the envied department that helped earn the club £200m in a bid to stay one step ahead of their rivals.

THE GUARDIAN
Rick Parry has accused the Premier League of undervaluing the football pyramid, arguing that without the "variety and competition" that come from relegation and promotion the game would become "sterile".

DAILY STAR
Ruben Amorim has pledged to dine with club legends such as Sir Alex Ferguson and Roy Keane in a bid to quickly immerse himself in the Red Devils' culture.
The Mirror's John Cross claims that new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is giving himself the best chance to succeed by working with staff he knows and trusts after it was announced that Ruud van Nistelrooy would leave the club.

DAILY EXPRESS
Steven Gerrard will reportedly stay on as Al Ettifaq manager after showdown talks with club bosses.

SCOTTISH SUN
John Nelms has revealed Dundee are keen to resurrect their plans to take the SPFL Stateside.
Bonnyrigg Rose are fighting for their future in the SPFL after landing a six-point penalty for their sloping pitch.
Scott Brown and Ayr United suffered a huge cup upset at the hands of Lowland League side East Kilbride.

DAILY RECORD
Al Ettifaq have cut ties with former Rangers director of football Mark Allen - as well as Steven Gerrard's right-hand man, Dean Holden.
QPR are weighing up a move to make former Liverpool and Rangers full-back Gregory Vignal their new manager.


Manchester City weighing up defensive duo, Jonathan David sets wage demands, Joshua Zirkzee loan interests Juventus, plus more.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is weighing up for a move for Bayer Leverkusen's Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong, 23, and his fellow Dutch defender Sepp van den Berg, 22, who joined Brentford from Liverpool last summer. (Football Transfers), external

Tottenham are interested in Manchester City and England winger Jack Grealish, 29. (Football Insider), external

The agent of Canada striker Jonathan David has told potential suitors including Juventus, Inter Milan, Liverpool and Manchester United that the 24-year-old wants a contract worth £5m a year to join them on a free transfer when his deal at Lille expires next summer. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Juventus want to take Netherlands forward Joshua Zirkzee, 23, on loan from Manchester United in January. (Tuttosport - in Italian), external

Arsenal and Liverpool are among the top European clubs looking to add Eintracht Frankfurt's Sweden midfielder Hugo Larsson, 20, to their ranks in January. (Teamtalk), external

Chelsea are among a number of clubs, including Newcastle and Crystal Palace, who are keen on Benfica's Portuguese centre-back Tomas Araujo, 22. (O Jogo - in Portuguese), external

Manchester United have been exploring taking up the buy-back option they have for 21-year-old Spanish left-back Alvaro Carreras, who they sold to Benfica in the summer. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Chelsea and France forward Christopher Nkunku, 26, would be interested in a move to Old Trafford and is keen to play first-team football. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool have been impressed by Sweden's Daniel Svensson, with Manchester United and Arsenal also among the clubs interested in the FC Nordsjælland left-back, 22. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona have earmarked Porto's Spanish striker Samu Omorodion, 20, as a possible replacement for Poland's Robert Lewandowski, 36. (El Nacional - in Spanish), external

Real Madrid have both Al-Nassr's Spain centre-back Aymeric Laporte, 30, and Tottenham's Spain right-back Pedro Porro, 25, on their radar. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Technical director David Weir and his assistant Mike Cave have led an overhaul of Brighton's recruitment department involving the departure of several scouts, despite the club's successful scouting in recent seasons. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

Former Roma striker Vincenzo Montella is the leading candidate to take over as the Giallorossi's new boss and appears willing to break his contract as Turkey coach, even though eit will cost him nearly £1m to do so. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


THE TIMES
The Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe has announced he will leave the club at the end of the season, in the same week Arsenal officials are meeting in America to discuss the search for Edu's successor.
Four of Manchester City's main rivals - Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur - have lodged legal notices reserving the right to seek compensation if the club are found guilty of serious charges among the 115 alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules.
Paul Merson returns to his former club to speak to Mikel Arteta, who opens up on the departure of their sporting director Edu
Steve Borthwick is strongly considering dropping scrum-half Ben Spencer for the South Africa Test on Saturday and could change his full-back too.
Warren Gatland has said that he has not considered resigning as the Wales head coach but if he is sacked he will "probably go back to the beach, have a glass of wine and enjoy myself away from some of the pressure".
The financial challenges facing the Scottish Rugby Union's new hierarchy have been laid bare in the latest set of Murrayfield accounts as it emerged that the discredited former chief executive Mark Dodson had been paid in excess of £400,000 to leave the business.
THE SUN
Arsenal have suffered another major injury blow after Ben White underwent knee surgery.
Ruud van Nistelrooy could be set for a quickfire return to football.
Sweden have been forced to abandon a training camp in Marbella following bad weather.
Brighton have banned some of the club's own scouts from seeing the data they use to sign players.
Ex-Liverpool star Djibril Cisse has landed an eight-month suspended jail term in France - for failing to submit his tax returns.

DAILY EXPRESS
Sporting Lisbon star Maximiliano Araujo hopes to join Pep Guardiola at Manchester City despite his former manager, Ruben Amorim, recently taking charge of their local rivals.

DAILY MAIL
Darren Fletcher 'had to be held back' by another Man United staff member, according to a match official, with the coach accused of launching a string of insults towards a referee.
Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister has spoken out about a lawsuit his ex-girlfriend filed against him in the wake of their split just days after he won the World Cup in 2022.

DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal's search for a new sporting director has led them to Monaco chief Thiago Scuro, it has been claimed.
Cole Palmer admits he was 'frustrated' with former England manager Gareth Southgate over his lack of involvement at Euro 2024.
Lisandro Martinez is dealing with a hip injury that has left him unable to 'function normally'.
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino will once again avoid scrutiny after taking the decision to host the qualifying draw of the 2026 World Cup as a virtual event.
Manchester United centre-back Matthijs de Ligt has suggested Erik ten Hag didn't get the breaks he needed to keep his job at Old Trafford despite the Dutchmen sharing early dreams of success, while opening up on talks between the pair.

THE ATHLETIC
Tottenham Hotspur are expecting midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur to be hit with a lengthy ban over comments he made relating to team-mate Heung-Min Son.
Cole Palmer says he needed persuading to join Chelsea from Manchester City last summer.
Mohamed Salah insists Liverpool are not "underdogs" in the Premier League title race as they have one of the best squads in the world.
Wolves sporting director Matt Hobbs was banned for two games for swearing at match officials as they left the field, an independent regulatory commission report has revealed.
Thibaut Courtois has told Belgium he still doesn't want to be considered for selection while Domenico Tedesco is the head coach.
Barcelona winger Ansu Fati will be unavailable for the next four weeks due to a hamstring injury.
The homes of Kansas City Chiefs stars Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce were burgled last month, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Football Association will speak to the incoming England head coach Thomas Tuchel over whether his new-look England backroom team will include a black or minority ethnic (BME) coach.
America's Ryder Cup players are on course to be paid for the first time, in a break from a near 100-year tradition.
Anthony Gordon has revealed how incoming England manager Thomas Tuchel tried to persuade him to sign for Chelsea and "made me really want to play for him" during a post-game chat while he was still an Everton player.

THE GUARDIAN
Harry Kane is set to be a shock omission from Lee Carsley's England team for Thursday's must-win Nations League match against Greece in Athens.
Tottenham are resigned to Rodrigo Bentancur being given a lengthy ban of at least six matches by the Football Association for making an allegedly racist remark about his teammate Son Heung-min.
Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing with his Formula One debut looking set for the start of next year.
Following a disappointing Sao Paulo GP, did Lewis Hamilton suggest an early end to his Mercedes career on the team radio?

EVENING STANDARD
Crystal Palace and the Metropolitan Police have closed their investigation into alleged racist abuse of Daichi Kamada.
Denmark Under-18s manager Morten Eksen has confirmed they are in constant contact with Manchester United to manage the development of Chido Obi-Martin.
Martin Odegaard says it was his decision to pull out of Norway's international fixtures this week and confirmed he expects to be fit for Arsenal's next Premier League game against Nottingham Forest.

DAILY RECORD
Kasper Schmeichel insists he is completely relaxed about his contract situation at Celtic amid the veteran stopper's flying start to life at Parkhead.
Bojan Miovski has been told that he needs to adapt quicker at Girona, with the club's sporting director admitting he is looking to bolster their options in the January transfer window.
An American-based consortium is looking to buy Dunfermline Athletic.
Giovanni van Bronckhorst has been publicly backed by Besiktas president Hasan Arat as he told punters not to expect change at the top.

SCOTTISH SUN
Andy Robertson has revealed he's mentoring Ben Doak to make sure he fulfils his Scotland potential.


Manchester United and Arsenal in battle to sign Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane, Liverpool some way off with Mohamed Salah contract, La Liga giants interested in Nottingham Forest defender Murillo.

Manchester United and Arsenal are battling to sign former Manchester City winger Leroy Sane from Bayern Munich, with the 28-year-old Germany international out of contract next summer. (Bild - in German, subscription required), external

Liverpool remain in talks with 32-year-old Egypt forward Mohamed Salah over a potential new contract but the parties are currently far apart on any deal. (Florian Plettenberg), external

Arsenal are monitoring Real Sociedad and Spain midfielder Martin Zubimendi's situation, in the belief they can prove the most viable destination for the 25-year-old. (Independent), external

Barcelona and Real Madrid are keeping an eye on Nottingham Forest's Brazilian centre-back Murillo, 22. (Sport in Spanish), external

Manchester United are keen on Bournemouth's 21-year-old Hungary left-back Milos Kerkez. (Football Transfers), external

Liverpool are considering a move for in-form PSV Eindhoven striker Ricardo Pepi, with the 21-year-old United States international also on the radar of Bayern Munich, Borussia

Dortmund and Atletico Madrid. (Caughtoffside), external

Manchester United are considering a January transfer move for Dinamo Zagreb and Croatia midfielder Martin Baturina, 21, who has also been watched by Barcelona and Atletico. (Teamtalk), external

West Ham are looking at Botafogo and Brazil forward Igor Jesus, 23, as an option to strengthen their attacking options. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle United chiefs remain relaxed over Sweden striker Alexander Isak's contract status, despite fresh claims the 25-year-old is unsettled at the club. (Newcastle Chronicle), external

Tottenham have made a huge amount of money available to sign a new central defender in the January transfer window. (Football Insider), external

Real Sociedad sporting director Roberto Olabe will leave the La Liga club at the end of the season and be considered for the position at Arsenal, recently vacated by Edu. (Times - subscription required), external

Tottenham have started the process to activate the clause to extend 32-year-old forward Son Heung-min's contract until June 2026. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Former Real Madrid and Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 38, is in advanced talks with Brazilian club Corinthians and will not return to the Bernabeu, despite the La Liga club's injury crisis. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Newcastle goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, 30, wants to stay and fight for his place at St James' Park even though the Magpies look set to bring in 22-year-old James Trafford from

Burnley next summer. (The I - subscription required), external

Chelsea have put Benfica's 22-year-old Portugal defender Tomas Araujo and Bournemouth's Ukraine centre-back Illia Zabarnyi, 22, on their list of potential defensive targets. (Football Transfers)

 

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Friday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR
Xabi Alonso is said to have decided he will leave Bayer Leverkusen at the end of the current campaign - placing Manchester City on red alert.
Arsenal have set their sights on Simon Rolfes of Bayer Leverkusen as they continue their search for a new sporting director.
Ruud van Nistelrooy is dead set on landing a managerial role after being ejected from Manchester United following Ruben Amorim's arrival.
The Mirror's John Cross claims that new Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is giving himself the best chance to succeed by working with staff he knows and trusts after it was announced that Ruud van Nistelrooy would leave the club.
Real Madrid are weighing up a January move for Nottingham Forest defender Murillo - but they will have to pay double their £40m valuation if they want to land the Brazilian.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to swap Joshua Zirkzee for Viktor Gyokeres, proving Erik ten Hag's doubts about the Dutchman's transfer correct.
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has become the latest club legend to be snubbed as part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's ruthless cost-cutting.

THE SUN
Blackburn have admitted there are major doubts over the club's future as a result of the Venky's legal battle with the Indian government.
No referees or match officials have ever been tested for drugs - as David Coote's apparent 'cocaine shame' is set to end his career.
Former Reading player and owner Roger Smee is reportedly prepared to save the crisis-hit club with the help of a newly-formed consortium.


DAILY MAIL
Newcastle's search for a new chief executive continues, and one man in the frame is Vinai Venkatesham.
Manchester United are considering cutting the budget they hand to their disabled supporters' association in half.
Newcastle defender Emil Krafth is facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines.
Arsenal are hopeful injured pair Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka will be available for their Premier League match against Nottingham Forest on November 23.
Bruno Fernandes says he believes it is the 'right moment' for new boss Ruben Amorim to bring a change of energy to Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim has visited Old Trafford for the first time as the new manager of Manchester United.
Newcastle's off-field recruitment drive, led by sporting director Paul Mitchell, continues to gather pace.
An Arsenal fan group has written to the club expressing 'genuine concern' over sexual violence in football.


THE ATHLETIC
Al Nassr defender Aymeric Laporte says he would listen to a call from Real Madrid if the Spanish club approached him.
Nikola Bartunkova, a promising 18-year-old tennis player from the Czech Republic, has accepted a six-month suspension from the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).


THE GUARDIAN
Andres Iniesta has become co-owner of the Danish third-tier club Helsingør in the Spain legend's first major off-field venture since retirement.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jude Bellingham was among England players targeted with a green laser during their match with Greece at the Olympic Stadium in Athens on Thursday night.
Israel supporters were involved in serious clashes at the Stade de France during the powder-keg international against France in Paris.
The Marylebone Cricket Club have this week met the six candidates ready to buy a stake in The Hundred's most highly prized team - Lord's-based London Spirit - with groups involving the Manchester United and Chelsea owners doing battle with Formula One's rulers.
A LIV-style breakaway league backed by US funding has already secured interest from up to 20 of the world's leading rugby players.
A singer for South Africa's national anthem will be provided on Saturday before England's match against the Springboks at Twickenham after the absence of one for opposition teams drew criticism.


DAILY STAR
Edwin van der Sar believes Manchester United supporters will have to be patient when it comes to seeing their club becoming serial winners again.

THE TIMES
Compensation claims by rival clubs could take several years to settle if Manchester City are found guilty of breaking the Premier League's financial rules.
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Highlights from the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City.
Four Women's Championship clubs will allow spectators to drink alcohol at their seats while watching games this season, with Birmingham City and Southampton set to be part of the trial.
The new chairman of World Rugby has said his immediate priority is to avoid a financial "crisis" for the sport.
A new global franchise competition that would revolutionise professional rugby by signing up the best players in the world has secured major financial backing.


DAILY RECORD
An investigation has been launched into the 'conduct' of former Hibs' director of football operations, Derek White.
Mathias Kvistgaarden has opened the door to a January exit from Brondby amid reports Celtic have revived their interest in the versatile forward.
Wrexham defender Ryan Barnett has addressed speculation over a move away from the club with Rangers said to be among the interested parties.
Kenneth Vargas has admitted he could leave Hearts in January in a shock outburst.


SCOTTISH SUN
Ex-Celtic star Anthony Stokes has avoided jail on appeal for a cocaine seizure and a high-speed car chase in Dublin.


Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject contract offers from Liverpool, West Ham stand firm on Mohammed Kudus’ £85m release clause, Xabi Alonso set to leave Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.

Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold continues to reject offers to renew his contract at Anfield as Real Madrid press on with negotiations to sign the 26-year-old when his current deal expires next summer. (Relevo - in Spanish), external

Real want to sign Alexander-Arnold, Bayer Leverkusen and Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah, 28, and Bayern Munich's 24-year-old Canada left-back Alphonso Davies on free transfers in the summer, while Leverkusen and Germany attacking midfielder Florian Wirtz, 21, is also a target. (AS - in Spanish), external

West Ham are set to stand firm on Ghana attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus' £85m release clause with Arsenal and Liverpool both monitoring the 24-year-old. (Mail - subscription required), external

Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season despite signing a contract until 2026, with Real Madrid set to be his next destination. (Eurosport Spain - in Spanish), external

Barcelona are interested in Wolves' Spanish left-back Hugo Bueno, 22, who is currently on loan at Dutch side Feyenoord. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Nottingham Forest are under no pressure to sell £40m-rated Brazilian defender Murillo, 22, in January despite interest from Real Madrid. (Mail - subscription required, external)

Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping tabs on Fulham left-back Antonee Robinson, 27. The London club are said to be reluctant to let the American leave during the season, ruling out a possible January move. (Football Insider, external)

Liverpool and Chelsea are among the clubs to have sent scouts to watch versatile 17-year-old midfielder Andrija Maksimovic although they have been told the Serbia international will not leave Red Star Belgrade on the cheap. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona have drawn up a shortlist of January targets including Napoli's Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23 and AC Milan's Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 25. (Diario Sport - in Spanish, external)

Crystal Palace have approached Chelsea about signing Ukraine winger Mykhailo Mudryk, 23, on loan in January. (Football Transfers), external

Liverpool are not looking to offload Italy forward Federico Chiesa, 27, despite reports of a return to Serie A. (Athletic - subscription required, external)

Bayer Leverkusen managing director of sport Simon Rolfes is on Arsenal's radar to replace Edu as the club's sporting director. (Mail - subscription required), external

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, will officially leave Juventus in the next few days and become a free agent. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

 

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Saturday's newspapers


THE TIMES
Manchester City have escalated their legal conflict with the Premier League by sending a further letter to the other 19 clubs - as well as the FA - urging them not to vote in favour of new sponsorship rules that they insist are still "unlawful".


DAILY MIRROR
Steven Gerrard has jokingly called on the Football Association and England's coaches to be fined after Curtis Jones impressed in England's win over Greece.

DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Viktor Gyokeres after Barcelona said they are not interested in the striker.
Arsenal shot-stopper David Raya has raised alarm over the gruelling fixture pile-up and is urging action from the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) after his team-mate Ben White was sidelined until 2025.

THE SUN
Sir Alex Ferguson's Spirit Dancer made history by winning the $1m Bahrain International Trophy for a second year running.
Manchester United wonderkid Harry Amass is being targeted by Premier League rivals Aston Villa, reports suggest.
Ruben Amorim gives his first interview since taking charge at Manchester United. The full interview is available on MUTV

DAILY MAIL
Lyon are reportedly set for relegation from Ligue 1 due to a financial crisis.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has bizarrely had his name twice engraved into the new Club World Cup trophy after the striking piece of silverware was unveiled.
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia has opened up on his injury nightmare as he closes in on a return to full fitness after almost 18 months on the sidelines.

DAILY RECORD
Kenneth Vargas is adamant an interview in his homeland surrounding a Hearts exit in January has been 'taken out of context' and that he remains fully committed to the Tynecastle club.

SCOTTISH SUN
Ianis Hagi and his Romania team-mates were caught up in chaotic scenes as Kosovo players dramatically stormed off the pitch and forced their match to be abandoned.


Pep Guardiola makes a decision over his Manchester City future, Manchester United want a Germany international and two London teams want a Brazil international.

Pep Guardiola, 53, has reached an agreement in principle over a one-year extension at Manchester City. (Football Insider), external

Manchester United will face competition from Union Berlin to sign Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, 29, who is frustrated with his situation at Bayern Munich. (Teamtalk), external

Ruud van Nistelrooy has applied for the vacant Coventry City managerial job after leaving his role as Manchester United assistant boss. (Talksport), external

Fulham have joined London rivals Brentford in chasing Botafogo and Brazil striker Igor Jesus, 23. Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest are also interested. (TBR), external

Juventus are weighing up January moves for the likes of Fulham and Denmark centre-back Joachim Andersen, 28, and Chelsea and France defender Benoit Badiashile, 23. (La Gazzetta dello Sport), external

West Ham are closely monitoring Brighton right-back Tariq Lamptey, 24, and are well placed to beat Everton in the race to sign the Ghana international next summer on a free transfer. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham are also exploring a move for Lamptey in a bid to bolster Ange Postecoglou’s defence in the January transfer window. (Teamtalk), external

Barcelona are interested in Napoli and Georgia winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The 23-year-old is valued at £67m. (Repubblica, in Italian - subscription needed), external

Germany defender Mats Hummels, 35, might retire if he does not secure a move from Roma in January. (Sky, in German), external

Manchester United believe they may need to make a decision on whether to move for Rosenborg's Sverre Nypan soon to avoid being beaten to the 17-year-old Norwegian midfielder's signature. (Givemesport), external

Bayern Munich are considering signing Lille and Canada forward Jonathan David. The 24-year-old is out of contract next summer and does not plan to sign a new deal. (Sky, in German), external

Bayern Munich and Canada full-back Alphonso Davies, 24, knows Real Madrid are willing to accept his conditions and a pre-contract agreement is waiting on 2 January. (Marca)

 

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Sunday's newspapers



DAILY MAIL
Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation.


THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Marylebone Cricket Club have this week met the six candidates ready to buy a stake in the Hundred's most highly prized team - Lord's-based London Spirit - with groups involving the Manchester United and Chelsea owners doing battle with Formula One's rulers.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has been warned its policy on transgender cricketers in the recreational game is "unsafe, unfair and discriminatory".
David "Bumble" Lloyd is one of the best-loved figures in English cricket. His son, Ben, once harboured hopes of following him into the game, but has forged his own path, and has now become the first British winner of a "drug-free" bodybuilding event in Las Vegas.
Ruben Amorim gives his first interview since taking charge at Manchester United. The full interview is available on MUTV


SUNDAY MIRROR
Ruud van Nistelrooy has been left devastated by his departure from Manchester United.
Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United's crop of young stars cannot use their age as an excuse - adamant they must be prepared for the demands they'll face.
Bruno Fernandes says he believes it is the 'right moment' for new boss Ruben Amorim to bring a change of energy to Manchester United.
Former Aston Villa youngster Myles Sohna has retired from professional football.
It was Fergie time at Cheltenham as Il Ridoto and talented teen Freddie Gingell took charge in the Paddy Power Gold Cup.

THE SUN
Cole Palmer watched Stockport County vs Wrexham as he enjoyed a Saturday off.
Dana White and the other UFC bosses have sanctioned a shock short-notice chance for tomorrow morning's card at Madison Square Garden.

THE ATHLETIC
Charlotte FC striker Karol Swiderski was denied the opportunity to play for Poland in Friday's Nations League defeat to Portugal due to a "human error" regarding the team sheet.
The NBA is strongly considering changing its 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style format that would pit groups of All-Stars against one another, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic misfit Alexandro Bernabei is reportedly the subject of an ambitious swoop from Brazilian club Corinthians that also involves Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos.



Erling Haaland set for new big-money Manchester City deal, West Ham keen on City midfielder James McAtee, Aston Villa look at signing Spanish centre-back Diego Llorente.

Manchester City are increasingly confident Norwegian striker Erling Haaland, 24, will sign a lucrative new deal at the club which would make him the Premier League's top earner. (Mirror), external

West Ham are looking at a move for Manchester City's English midfielder James McAtee, 22, as they fear losing Brazilian forward Lucas Paqueta, 27, in January. (Sun), external

Ruud van Nistelrooy is targeting a Premier League job after being left devastated by his departure from Manchester United. (Mirror), external

Luton manager Rob Edwards' future at the club is in doubt with Coventry watching developments. (Sun), external

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery wants to bolster his defence with the January signing of Spain centre-back Diego Llorente, 31, from Real Betis but the defender's long-term contract may prove an obstacle. (Football Insider), external

Aston Villa are also leading the race to sign Athletic Bilbao's Spanish attacking midfielder Oihan Sancet, 24, but are unsure whether to meet his 80m euros (£66.9m) release clause. (Caught Offside), external

Juventus are considering a move for Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, with the future of their own Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic, 24, uncertain. (CalcioMercato - in Italian), external

Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, currently on loan at Galatasaray, will be available for 75m euros (£62.7m) in the summer, as per the release clause set in the 25-year-old's latest contract with Napoli. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian), external

Newcastle could look to sell Swedish forward Alexander Isak, 25, and use the money for a world-class replacement. (Football Insider), external

Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah, 28, will not sign a new contract with Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen and a summer move to Bayern Munich or Barcelona on a free transfer are both "concrete options". (Sky Sports Germany), external

Paris St-Germain defender Milan Skriniar, 29, is open to a return to Italy with Juventus as the Slovakian continues to struggle for minutes at the French club. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, external - in Italian)

 

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Monday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City are increasingly confident Erling Haaland will sign a new bumper deal.
Manchester United and Liverpool have both made enquiries for Bournemouth defender Milos Kerkez.
Wayne Rooney is set to star in a new documentary series about his time managing Plymouth Argyle in the Championship.
Ruben Amorim is faced with the task of repairing the shattered confidence of £40m flop Joshua Zirkzee when he takes over as manager of Manchester United.
Edwin van der Sar has made a heartwarming return to the pitch in a charity match for Ajax following a brain haemorrhage last year.
Robin van Persie has admitted he does not expect to return to Arsenal at all because fans are still "sensitive" about his move to Manchester United.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Frank Lampard is expected to be among up to five candidates Coventry City will speak to about their vacant manager's job.
Sky Sports' Peter Smith looks at Frank Lampard's managerial record and the situation at Coventry, who have been linked with the former England midfielder
England and Republic of Ireland could face fines after both national anthems were jeered at Wembley ahead of the Nations League clash between the countries.

THE TIMES
Polish captain Piotr Zielinski refused to apologise after facing a barrage of criticism for taking a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo after their 5-1 loss to Portugal on Friday night.
Steve Borthwick, Bill Sweeney and Conor O'Shea will miss out on six-figure bonuses because of the England team's poor results this year.

THE SUN
Juventus are reportedly considering a shock move to sign Joshua Zirkzee from Manchester United.
Manchester United star Victor Lindelof has suffered an injury on international duty.
Liverpool star Darwin Nunez celebrated in ex-Everton defender Yerry Mina's face after Uruguay scored a dramatic last-gasp winner against Colombia in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday.
France star Ousmane Dembele has already planned out his retirement despite being only 27 years old.
Arsenal are exploring ways to expand the Emirates' capacity to 80,000, according to reports.
Liverpool have identified Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a potential replacement for Mo Salah, according to reports.
Chelsea star Benoit Badiashile could be set for a January exit, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL
New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has already impressed officials at Old Trafford - despite the fact he is yet to take charge of a game.
Jack Grealish has thanked Lee Carsley for 'bringing back the enjoyment' in an England shirt after his snub from the Euro 2024 squad under Gareth Southgate.
One of Ruud van Nistelrooy's final acts at Manchester United was to donate a jacket to the club's charity arm's winter coat appeal.
Inter Milan are reportedly hoping to sign Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa on loan in January.
Joachim Low has revealed how he convinced Jamal Musiala to choose Germany over England when deciding where to commit his international future.
Ruben Amorim is reportedly planning to make a move for Sporting starlet Geovany Quenda.
Manchester United and England have been handed an injury blow with Ella Toone ruled out for six weeks with a calf tear.
Tommy Fury will make his long-awaited return to boxing in January, it's been confirmed.
Jake Paul fired back at former super-middleweight champion Carl Froch just hours after his victory over Mike Tyson.

THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool Women manager Matt Beard has suggested referees may have a personal agenda against him after his side's controversial Women's Super League defeat to Everton.
The ATP Tour Finals will remain in Italy until 2030, ATP chairman Andrea Gaudenzi confirmed following Jannik Sinner's victory over Taylor Fritz on Sunday night.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic and Rangers have reportedly been told to stump up £4m to snap up Lennon Miller from Motherwell.
Steve Clarke dropped a bombshell in Warsaw when he admitted he could drop Ben Doak for Scotland's must-win match with Poland.
Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann is keeping tabs on Celtic winger Nicolas Kuhn with his star rapidly rising.
Forgotten Nathan Patterson looks set to bring the curtain down on a nightmare injury spell at Everton.
Former Rangers star Borna Barisic looks set to leave Trabzonspor after just five months at the club.

SCOTTISH SUN
Former Hearts boss Steven Naismith has revealed he was offered a job as a postman after being sacked from his role at Tynecastle.
West Ham and Southampton are chasing Airdrie's twin sensations Cole and Dylan Williams - and want to snatch them from under Celtic's nose.


Manchester United keen to sign Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda, Gyokeres could still become a United player, Wojciech Szczesny set for new Barcelona deal.

Manchester United are trying to secure a deal for Sporting's 17-year-old Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Manchester United have also been told Sporting may have "no option" but to sell Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, but it is unlikely to be in the January transfer window. (Mirror), external

Barcelona are considering offering 34-year-old goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny a new contract just weeks after the Pole joined the club. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery could look at selling 31-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Carlos in January. (Football Insider, external)

Brazilian forward Neymar is set for a return to Santos with his Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal unhappy with the 32-year-old's injury problems. (Cesar Luis Merlo), external

Neymar's agent has denied any talks are taking place for him to leave Al-Hilal and that the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain player is happy at the Saudi Arabian club. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Benfica and Turkey midfielder Orkun Kokcu, 23, has praised the impact Liverpool manager Arne Slot has had on his career amid links of a potential move to Anfield. (Liverpool Echo), external

Fulham have entered the race to sign 23-year-old Brazil international forward Igor Jesus from Botafogo. (TBR Football), external

Tottenham Hotspur are looking at the possibility of re-signing English midfielder Harry Winks, 28, having only sold him to Leicester last year. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are still monitoring 24-year-old Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic's situation at Juventus. (Rudy Galetti), external

Crystal Palace are keen to sign an attacker during the January transfer window but they only have a limited budget. (GiveMeSport), external

Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, could leave Napoli as his contract talks have stalled amid interest from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. (Goal), external

There are no plans for Paul Pogba to train at Manchester United following the 31-year-old French midfielder's departure from Juventus. (Talksport), external

Frank Lampard is expected to be among up to five candidates Coventry City will speak to about their vacant manager's job. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

West Ham and Southampton are both chasing 16-year-old twins Cole and Dylan Williams with the Scottish midfield pair currently at Airdrie. (Sun)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


THE SUN
Manchester United had eyes on Viktor Gyokeres on Saturday as Ruben Amorim's top target scored his fifth goal of the Nations League campaign.
Chelsea are plotting a summer raid on Liverpool for their goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher.
Frank Lampard is set to have an interview at Coventry this week.
Manchester City have reached a new milestone in their £300m expansion of the Etihad Stadium.
Viktor Gyokeres underlined his brilliant form with a hat-trick against Man City - so will a club come in to sign the striker from Sporting?

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on Antony in January as the club prepare to start a new era under Ruben Amorim.
Former captain Harry Maguire is among seven stars whose Manchester United careers could end under Ruben Amorim.
Paul Pogba is not likely to consider a return to Manchester United as the France midfielder, who is recently returned from a drugs ban, weighs up his options.
Ruben Amorim is waiting for his analyst Eduardo Rosalino to be granted a work permit before joining Manchester United's backroom staff.
Thomas Tuchel will be given a full debrief by Lee Carsley before he starts as England boss on January 1.
Smithy and Joe are joined by Nieve Petruzziello and Lyes this week on Saturday Social as the four discuss five players Ruben Amorim should sign for Manchester United

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Ruben Amorim is set to operate on a more modest budget than Erik ten Hag at Manchester United and will be tasked with maximising the untapped potential in the squad as the club aim to end the damaging and costly cycle of mass overhauls.
England will try to lure talent back from France in an effort to boost Steve Borthwick's squad by offering enhanced Elite Player Squad contracts, with prodigious lock Junior Kpoku a major target.
Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League rivals have been left shocked by the Football Association's decision to ban Rodrigo Bentancur for seven matches over a racist remark he made about team-mate Son Heung-min.
Thomas Tuchel's appointment as England manager failed to stop fans singing Ten German Bombers after the 5-0 thrashing of Republic of Ireland.
Sergio Garcia has paid fines of approximately £1m to the DP World Tour to make himself eligible for next year's Ryder Cup in New York.

THE TIMES
Thomas Tuchel has been told he will inherit an England squad that possesses "all of the tools" to win the World Cup in 2026.
Maro Itoje has said that he would never give up international rugby to join a rebel franchise league, and nor would many of his England team-mates.
Marcus Trescothick has said that Jacob Bethell is the "real exciting one" coming through the England ranks and is backing him to become the next Harry Brook in all formats.
The British & Irish Lions will play a First Nations and Pacific Island heritage Australian team instead of the defunct Melbourne Rebels on their tour next year.

DAILY MAIL
Cristiano Ronaldo has teased fans by telling them his next podcast will "break the internet" thanks to a mystery guest.
Former Liverpool striker Divok Origi is in a unique position, having to remain at AC Milan - where he hasn't featured in over a year - in order to benefit from tax regulations in Italy.
The Premier League has entered into its own diversity programme after complaints from some of its clubs.
Mike Tyson is in "rough shape" following his Netflix bout with Jake Paul and is "grateful" that the YouTuber didn't kill him as threatened, according to a source close to the legendary boxer.
Manchester United are reportedly prepared to offer Joshua Zirkzee as part of a deal to sign Victor Osimhen next summer.
Jadon Sancho was spotted back at Chelsea's first-team training on Monday after being out of action with an illness in the last three weeks.
The RFU have defended their crowd control measures at Twickenham after supporters complained about fears of crushing before England's defeat by South Africa.

THE GUARDIAN
Manchester City's James McAtee is attracting interest from Fulham and West Ham before the January transfer window.
Charley Hull has hit out at "ridiculous" slow play in women's golf, while insisting serial offenders should be removed from the LPGA Tour.

THE ATHLETIC
Sudan have qualified for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations despite an ongoing civil war in the country.
An Arsenal fan group has written an open letter to the club over what it describes as "deeply concerning" sexual violence allegations in the sport.
The Los Angeles Lakers have commissioned a statue of legendary coach Pat Riley, the team announced Monday.

DAILY RECORD
Dumbarton are reportedly set to enter administration on Tuesday and will also be hit by a huge points deduction that will see them drop to the foot of League One.
Duk is unlikely to sign a new contract at Aberdeen but Jimmy Thelin has insisted he will remain a big part of his plans as long as he remains at Pittodrie.
Football icon Ronaldo is reportedly set to launch a campaign to become the president of the Brazilian FA - and his first job in office will to be to try to convince Pep Guardiola to become the national team's next coach.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers boss Philippe Clement is favourite to be the new Belgium boss in his homeland.
Rangers have been dealt what looks like a devastating injury blow after Neraysho Kasanwirjo was forced off the pitch in tears when in action for the Netherlands Under-21s against England on Monday.


Chelsea plotting summer bid for Caoimhin Kelleher, Christian Pulisic attracting interest from Premier League clubs, Ruben Amorim to work with more modest budget at Manchester United.

Chelsea are plotting a summer bid for Liverpool and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, 25. (Sun), external

Manchester United are interested in AC Milan and USA winger Christian Pulisic, 26, along with Liverpool and West Ham. (Calciomercato), external

Ruben Amorim is set to operate on a more modest budget to former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag and will be tasked with maximising the untapped potential in the squad as the club aims to end the damaging and costly cycle of mass overhauls. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

But Manchester United are also looking into a swap deal that would see their Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, join Napoli, with Nigeria striker Victor Osimhen, 25, moving in the opposite direction to Old Trafford. (Calcio Napoli), external

Manchester United's Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen, 32, are also expected to part ways at the end of the season, with no negotiations currently taking place between the two parties for a new deal. (Fabrizio Romano, external)

West Ham and Fulham are both interested in Manchester City and England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee in January, with the 22-year-old limited to just one Premier League minute so far this season. (Guardian), external

Arsenal are interested in Brazil forward Raphinha and reportedly preparing an offer close to £75m. However, Barcelona are not willing to part with the 27-year-old for less than £83m. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Nottingham Forest will ignore any approaches for Brazil defender Murillo, 22, in January, with Real Madrid among the clubs interested. (Football Insider), external

Liverpool winger Federico Chiesa, 27, could return to his native Italy in January with Inter Milan eyeing up a loan move. (Mirror), external

Liverpool and Arsenal will not be able to sign Ghana winger Mohammed Kudus for less than his £85m release clause next summer, with West Ham determined to keep hold of the 24-year-old. (Football Insider), external

Chelsea, Manchester City and Tottenham are set to battle for 22-year-old Bournemouth and Ukraine defender Illia Zabarnyi. (Teamtalk), external

Tottenham want to sign Valencia and Spain midfielder Javi Guerra, with the 21-year-old potentially available for significantly less than his £84m release clause. (GiveMeSport), external

French midfielder Paul Pogba, 31, is determined to continue his career in one of Europe's top five leagues after terminating his contract with Juventus last week. (ESPN), external

Everton manager Sean Dyche will be under scrutiny during the Toffees' difficult run of fixtures over the Christmas period. (Football Insider), external

Arsenal have approached Paris St-Germain football adviser Luis Campos about taking over from former sporting director Edu. (Football Transfers), external

Bayer Leverkusen and Germany centre-back Jonathan Tah, 28, will start speaking to clubs in January as he intends to leave the Bundesliga champions when his contract expires in the summer. Barcelona, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are among the clubs interested. (Mundo Deportivo), external

Former Brazil striker Ronaldo is preparing a campaign to become the new president of the Brazilian Football Confederation in March 2026 - and wants to appoint Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola as the team's next manager. (L'Equipe - in French)

 

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Wednesday's newspapers


THE SUN
Real Madrid and Brazil prodigy Endrick has been linked with a shock move to Southampton.
Ruben Amorim believes Manchester United have failed because they have played in the shadow of Sir Alex Ferguson - instead of in his spirit.
Premier League clubs are approaching £1m in matchday misconduct fines before Christmas.
Saudi Arabia have unveiled new pictures of the King Salman Stadium, with planning well underway for the new national team stadium.


THE TIMES
Aston Villa have backed Manchester City in their battle with the Premier League over sponsorship rules before this week's vote, which is being seen as a watershed moment for the top flight.
Premier League clubs fear that semi-automated offside technology may not be introduced into the top flight this season as testing on its selected system continues.
FIFA has been accused of breaking its own competition rules for the Club World Cup by including two Mexican clubs under the same ownership.
Scotland fly-half Adam Hastings has offered a qualified endorsement of plans for a revolutionary global franchise league, emphasising the potential for both individual players and the sport at large to benefit from American involvement.

THE ATHLETIC
Inter Miami head coach Gerardo 'Tata' Martino has resigned due to personal reasons, according to multiple sources.
Wrexham captain James McClean will be allowed to leave the pitch using the shortest route to the tunnel in a bid to improve his safety due to the supporter abuse he receives.
Bayern Munich midfielder Joao Palhinha is set to be sidelined for a number of weeks after suffering a torn muscle on international duty.

DAILY MAIL
Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was keen to sign Manchester United's £86m flop Antony as a replacement for Mohamed Salah, according to reports.
Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite continues to pique the interest of Manchester United's board and more talks have been held in recent weeks about the feasibility of making a January move for the centre back.
Manchester United are embroiled in a legal dispute with an agent over unpaid fees relating to Ipswich Town defender Axel Tuanzebe.
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes has addressed interest from Manchester City and Pep Guardiola, but has stressed he is enjoying his time at St James' Park.
The clamour to witness Ruben Amorim's first game in charge of Manchester United has seen Ipswich Town overwhelmed with media requests from every corner of the globe.

DAILY MIRROR
Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman has shed further light on why Virgil van Dijk left the squad early to return to Liverpool.
Erik ten Hag has returned to his Manchester mansion to collect his things, three weeks after being sacked as Manchester United manager.
Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah is holding up the sale of the Blades by refusing to sign off on the £100m takeover.
Liverpool are eyeing up a move for Marcus Thuram after Arne Slot was left impressed by the forward's burst of goalscoring for Internazionale.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek billionaire owner of Nottingham Forest, is in talks to buy a controlling stake in the historic Brazilian club Vasco da Gama, which would likely yield a key role for the former Arsenal sporting director Edu Gaspar.
There are no plans from refereeing body the PGMOL to drug test officials in the wake of the David Coote scandal, with UEFA and FIFA currently not enforcing the same measures.
Toto Wolff has clarified the comments he makes in a new book that appear to question Lewis Hamilton's "cognitive sharpness" and "shelf life", saying they have been taken out of context and describing the seven-time world champion as still "very sharp".
Ollie Lawrence believes that scathing criticism he received from Eddie Jones set him on the right path as he prepares to face his former head coach when England host Japan this weekend.

THE GUARDIAN
Premier League clubs are lobbying for a bigger share of football's increasingly lucrative data deal in a move that is likely to further inflame tensions with the English Football League.
The New York Jets' season of upheaval continued on Tuesday with the firing of general manager Joe Douglas.
La Liga has dropped plans to host next month's fixture between Barcelona and Atletico Madrid in the United States, although the Spanish top flight still intends to host domestic games abroad in future.
Judy Murray has urged British sport to "keep its foot on the gas" and to push harder to ensure equal funding and opportunities for girls and women in sport.

EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal contributed over £500m to the UK economy during the 2022/23 season.

SCOTTISH SUN
Kris Boyd has hit out at Rangers' decision to hand director Nils Koppen a promotion - insisting he has done nothing to earn it.
St Johnstone chief executive Fran Smith has revealed they could give more tickets to Old Firm fans next season.
Hearts are in the market for a striker this January, according to a report.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers face an anxious sweat over the fitness of Neraysho Kasanwirjo.
Departing Rangers chief Creag Robertson is considering an offer to work with James Bisgrove again.

Liverpool boss Arne Slot willing to sell goalkeepers Alisson Becker and Caoimhin Kelleher, Chelsea not interested in a move for Kelleher, Arsenal make Alexander Isak their top transfer target.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot is willing to sell Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 31, and Republic of Ireland's Caoimhin Kelleher, 25, next summer when Valencia and Georgia's Giorgi Mamardashvili, 24, joins the club. (TBR), external

Chelsea will not make a move for Kelleher as head coach Enzo Maresca is content with his current options. (Give Me Sport, external)

Arsenal have made Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, their top attacking target, while the Magpies will consider Everton and England's Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 27, and Lille and Canada's Jonathan David, 24, as replacements. (TeamTalk), external

The Gunners are also interested in a move for 19-year-old Real Madrid and Turkey winger Arda Guler. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Liverpool have renewed their interest in Inter Milan and France forward Marcus Thuram, 27, who has a £70m release clause that is active until the end of the 2027-28 season. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian, external)

Liverpool will target Eintracht Frankfurt and Egypt winger Omar Marmoush, 25, as their replacement for Mohamed Salah. (Give Me Sport), external

Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso, 42, who has attracted interest from the likes of Real Madrid, will make a decision about his future in March. (Marca - in Spanish), external

The agent of Tottenham Hotspur's Radu Dragusin, 22, has ruled out a loan move for the Romania defender in January, but has hinted of a transfer in the summer. (Tuttomercato - in Italian, external)

Galatasaray are keen to sign Tottenham Hotspur and South Korea captain Son Heung-min, 32, whose contract with the Premier League club expires at the end of the season. (Fanatic - in Turkish, external)

Aston Villa's priority in the January transfer window will be a new centre-back, with Real Betis and Spain's Diego Llorente, 31, on their shortlist. (Football Insider), external

Crystal Palace will target a new attacker in the January transfer window, with funds available after the summer departures of Michael Olise and Joachim Andersen. (Football Insider), external

Manchester City are exploring a move RB Leipzig and France centre-back Castello Lukeba, 21, as they look to revamp their defence. (Football Transfers, external)

Newcastle are eyeing a move for 17-year-old Sporting and Portugal winger Geovany Quenda, but face competition from Manchester United and Chelsea. (Give Me Sport), external

Arsenal are considering a move for Southampton and Northern Ireland midfielder Shea Charles, 21, who has impressed on loan at Sheffield Wednesday. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Southampton have registered an interest in Real Madrid and Brazil striker Endrick, 18, alongside Roma and Real Valladolid. (Sport via Mirror), external

Lyon want £25m for France midfielder Rayan Cherki, 21, with Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen among the clubs interested. (Footmercato), external

Barcelona rejected a 250m euros bid for Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, from Paris St-Germain in the summer. (El Chiringuito via 90min), external

PSG have denied making the bid, saying they were not in a position to spend that much last summer. (L'Equipe), external

Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis is in talks to buy Brazil club Vasco da Gama, with any purchase likely to mean former Arsenal sporting director Edu being given a key role. (Telegraph)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


THE SUN
Angel Gomes remains a major target for Manchester United under new boss Ruben Amorim as he is a long-time admirer of the midfielder.
England are set to be among the top seeds for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers after securing their return to Nations League A.
John Terry has revealed the moment that "broke" him three days after his infamous slip in the 2008 Champions League final.
Manchester City are set to offer Erling Haaland a huge £100m package to persuade him to stay after Pep Guardiola's new deal.
Ruben Amorim was stunned by the size of the job on his hands after the first training sessions with Manchester United this week.
Regis Le Bris revealed Arsene Wenger's early work inspired him to become a boss.
Real Madrid are reportedly being sued for more than £13m over the flagship VIP hospitality suite at the Bernabeu.
Arsenal are plotting a January swoop for Real Madrid star Arda Guler, according to reports in Spain.

THE GUARDIAN
Pep Guardiola's new one-year contract with Manchester City does not contain a break clause should the club be relegated from the Premier League if found guilty of financial wrongdoing by an independent commission.
Speaking on Back Pages Tonight, ESPN's Mark Ogden discusses Pep Guardiola's potential new contract at Manchester City with reports suggesting there is no relegation release clause with the club facing 115 charges from the Premier League
Julen Lopetegui is facing two make-or-break games at West Ham, who have used the international break to explore potential replacements.
Juan Mata has followed David Beckham in becoming the owner of an MLS team after he announced he was joining the investment group of San Diego FC.
Kosovo are preparing an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after UEFA handed them a 3-0 defeat for walking off the field during Friday's Nations League tie against Romania in Bucharest, which was eventually abandoned when they elected not to return.
LeBron James says he is taking a break from social media.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Wolves are looking to prioritise the signing of a new centre-back in the January transfer window to fix their leaky defence.
Thomas Tuchel has been given a boost before officially starting as England manager after Henrique Hilario handed in his resignation at Chelsea to become his goalkeeping coach.
The severity of Rodrigo Bentancur's ban and the process behind the decision has shocked Tottenham's rivals who feel the north Londoners have been made an example of.
Darren Lewis, assistant editor of The Mirror, suggests Heung-Min Son's support of Tottenham team-mate Rodrigo Bentancur does not change the fact he used a racial slur
Nassef Sawiris, the Aston Villa owner, says he is joining Manchester City in voting against associated-party transaction proposals because the "embattled" Premier League needs a "fresh start".
The Rugby Football Union is set to make a record loss which could approach £40m when its end-of-year accounts are published in the next month.
Warren Gatland has dismissed speculation of a break clause in his contract as Welsh rugby faces a bill in excess of £1m in the event he is sacked.

DAILY MAIL
Liverpool are reportedly set to enter a summer transfer battle with Newcastle United over one of the Premier League's current top scorers, Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo.
Manchester City have launched an ambitious project to move into children's television programmes.
Wrexham's Hollywood owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are set to spend big once again in January, according to a club director.
Barcelona have confirmed the club will continue to play matches away from the Camp Nou until the new year, citing a UEFA rule as a key reason.
Xabi Alonso will decide on his Bayer Leverkusen future in March, according to a report.
Jack Draper will spend a week of his pre-season training camp with Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz.

THE TIMES
The vote on sponsorship rules that are central to the legal dispute between Manchester City and the Premier League is thought to be on a knife edge, with senior figures frantically lobbying before a meeting on Friday.
Jofra Archer is now expected to play in the Indian Premier League next year despite the ECB's attempts to prevent him from taking part in this weekend's player auction, renewing concerns over his workload and how prepared he will be for the next Ashes series.
England are working to improve Tom Curry's tackle technique to lower his risk of concussion.

DAILY MIRROR
Viktor Gyokeres has been advised to snub Manchester United for Arsenal.
Viktor Gyokeres underlined his brilliant form with a hat-trick against Man City - so will a club come in to sign the striker from Sporting?
Manchester United have the highest net spend of any club in the world over the past 10 years - but have just five major trophies to show for it.
Liverpool have included Mohamed Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk in their official calendar for 2025 - but all three appear only in the opening four months of the year as doubts grow around their futures at Anfield.
Steve Holland is poised to step out of Gareth Southgate's orbit and take the job as manager of Japanese side Yokohama F. Marinos.

THE ATHLETIC
Newcastle United are "seriously" considering building a new stadium "that wouldn't be far away", alongside further exploring a potential renovation of St James' Park, according to the club's chief operating officer.
Italian club Piacenza sacked two head coaches on Tuesday, with Simone Bentivoglio hired and fired on the same day.

THE INDEPENDENT
Professional football is failing to apply required safety standards and so is violating legal frameworks at both European and global level, a report says.

DAILY RECORD
Hearts have officially struck a deal with the analytics firm behind English Premier League outfit Brighton's success.
Rangers legend Ian Durrant reckons John Souttar would be the perfect pick to take over as Ibrox skipper once James Tavernier hangs up his armband.
Crisis-hit Dumbarton have turned to an online fundraiser in a bid to ensure players and staff get paid this month.

SCOTTISH SUN
Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent has been tipped to make a stunning move to Ajax.
Celtic made a request to the Honduran FA to limit the minutes of Luis Palma because of concerns over their pitch in their international break, according to local reports.
Celtic and Rangers reps were joined by scouts from Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa to watch Motherwell's Lennon Miller in Scotland's U19s match against France this week.


Brentford face a battle to hold on to striker Bryan Mbeumo, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim wants to reunite with Ousmane Diomande, West Ham could cut ties with Guido Rodriguez.

Liverpool and Newcastle are interested in 25-year-old Brentford and Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo. (Sun), external

Manchester City are the favourites to land Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old midfielder Florian Wirtz, with Real Madrid and Liverpool set to miss out on the Germany international. (Caught Offside), external

Santos left-back Joao Victor de Souza, 18, has emerged as a target for Chelsea but the Premier League club will face competition from Barcelona for the Brazilian. (AS - in Spanish), external

Sporting and Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande, 20, has spoken with Manchester United's Ruben Amorim about reuniting with his former manager at Old Trafford. (Metro), external

Agent Jorge Mendes is trying to secure a major move for 17-year-old Sporting and Portugal U21s winger Geovany Quenda, with Manchester United a possible destination. (Teamtalk), external

Rosenborg's Norwegian midfielder Sverre Nypan, 17, will not join Manchester United unless he is given assurances over first-team football. (Give Me Sport), external

Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is keen to stay in the Premier League amid potential managerial opportunities at Southampton, Wolves and Crystal Palace. (Football Insider), external

West Ham are open to selling summer signing Guido Rodriguez, 30, in January, with a return to former club Real Betis on the cards for the Argentina midfielder. (Estadio Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Liverpool are likely to have a bid of £17m rejected for French midfielder Rayan Cherki, 21, with Lyon holding out for £29m. (TBR), external

Southampton, Brighton and Ipswich are considering a move for Vasco de Gama's Brazilian forward Rayan, 18, in January. (Give Me Sport), external

Nottingham Forest will demand in excess of £70m for Brazilian defender Murillo, who is wanted by Liverpool. (Football Insider), external

Manchester City are set to battle it out with Paris St-Germain and Juventus for 25-year-old Atalanta and Brazil midfielder Ederson. (Calciomercato - in Italian), external

Besiktas are hoping to sign Italy midfielder Jorginho, 32, on a free when his contract with Arsenal expires in the summer. (Sabah - in Turkish), external

West Ham, Brighton and Fulham are keeping tabs on English midfielder Josh Brownhill, 28, who is yet to sign a new deal with Burnley. (TBR)

 

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Friday's newspapers


DAILY MIRROR
Premier League clubs are said to be growing in confidence that the division will win Friday's vote on sponsorship rules following a landmark legal challenge from Manchester City.
Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande is said to be leaning towards joining Manchester United rather than Manchester City as interest in him continues to grow.
Smithy and Joe are joined by Nieve Petruzziello and Lyes this week on Saturday Social, as the four discuss five players Ruben Amorim should sign for Manchester United


THE SUN
Jose Mourinho is reportedly attempting to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce at the end of the season.
A-list celebrities are exploring takeovers of EFL clubs after watching Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's success with Wrexham.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly being targeted by Juventus in a shock potential loan deal as he searches for game time away from Stamford Bridge.
The PDC World Darts Championship is set for a major shake-up starting with the 2025-26 edition and the tournament could leave the iconic Alexandra Palace venue, according to Barry Hearn.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Asher Opoku-Fordjour is set to make his England debut against Japan this weekend as Steve Borthwick looks to blood the next generation of props.

THE TIMES
The RFU is set to lose close to £40 million in its next annual accounts - the largest figure in its history and on a similar level to some Premier League football clubs.

THE GUARDIAN
Japanese Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda said he was interrogated in his pyjamas for several hours by United States border control officials before being let into the country for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Real Madrid forward Vinícius Junior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to take on, but warning that he alone "can't fight all that Black people have been suffering".


THE ATHLETIC
Serie A has become the first top-flight league to introduce an additional transfer window before the inaugural Club World Cup next summer.

DAILY RECORD
Manchester United misfit Christian Eriksen has been told he could be a massive addition to Celtic's Champions League push amid escalating transfer rumours.


THE SCOTTISH SUN
Britain's elite clubs spied on Lennon Miller this week. Celtic and Rangers reps were joined by scouts from Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa.


Manchester United keen to sign Portuguese teenager Geovany Quenda
Gyokeres could still become a United player
Wojciech Szczesny set for new Barcelona deal

Manchester United are trying to secure a deal for Sporting's 17-year-old Portuguese winger Geovany Quenda. (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

Manchester United have also been told Sporting may have "no option" but to sell Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres, 26, but it is unlikely to be in the January transfer window. (Mirror), external

Barcelona are considering offering 34-year-old goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny a new contract just weeks after the Pole joined the club. (Marca - in Spanish), external

Aston Villa boss Unai Emery could look at selling 31-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Carlos in January. (Football Insider, external)

Brazilian forward Neymar is set for a return to Santos with his Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal unhappy with the 32-year-old's injury problems. (Cesar Luis Merlo), external

Neymar's agent has denied any talks are taking place for him to leave Al-Hilal and that the former Barcelona and Paris St-Germain player is happy at the Saudi Arabian club. (Fabrizio Romano), external

Benfica and Turkey midfielder Orkun Kokcu, 23, has praised the impact Liverpool manager Arne Slot has had on his career amid links of a potential move to Anfield. (Liverpool Echo), external

Fulham have entered the race to sign 23-year-old Brazil international forward Igor Jesus from Botafogo. (TBR Football), external

Tottenham Hotspur are looking at the possibility of re-signing English midfielder Harry Winks, 28, having only sold him to Leicester last year. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Arsenal are still monitoring 24-year-old Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic's situation at Juventus. (Rudy Galetti), external

Crystal Palace are keen to sign an attacker during the January transfer window but they only have a limited budget. (GiveMeSport), external

Georgia forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, 23, could leave Napoli as his contract talks have stalled amid interest from Barcelona and Paris St-Germain. (Goal), external

There are no plans for Paul Pogba to train at Manchester United following the 31-year-old French midfielder's departure from Juventus. (Talksport), external

Frank Lampard is expected to be among up to five candidates Coventry City will speak to about their vacant manager's job. (Telegraph - subscription required), external

West Ham and Southampton are both chasing 16-year-old twins Cole and Dylan Williams with the Scottish midfield pair currently at Airdrie. (Sun)

 

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Saturday's newspapers


THE I
Chelsea are keen on Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has emerged as a forward target after rating exceptionally highly on their advanced transfer metrics, after missing out on Victor Osimhen and cooling their interest in Alexander Isak.


DAILY MAIL
Manchester City midfielder Rodri has admitted that he would be open to a move to Real Madrid in the future.
Manchester City midfielder Rodri reflects on winning this year's Ballon d'Or award, the first Premier League player to do so since 2008.
Gary O'Neil remains vulnerable as Wolves manager with the club actively weighing up possible replacements in recent weeks.
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has claimed that a transfer to Wrexham could be a good career move for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Rafa Benitez has coached some of the greatest players of all time and he has now revealed which one he rates the most highly - Steven Gerrard. :lol:
Javier Mascherano is reportedly set to be named the new manager of Inter Miami.
Neymar has aimed a dig at Rodri after the Manchester City midfielder urged Vinicius Jnr to 'pay attention on the field'.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Chelsea's Reece James will have a scan next week to determine how long he is likely to be ruled out for with his latest hamstring injury.
England's decision to start Tom Curry against Japan on Sunday just two weeks after he was knocked out against Australia has been questioned by concussion campaigners.
Martin Slumbers, the outgoing R&A chief executive, has told the male professional game that the continuing split is damaging the sport and has warned that dwindling viewing figures will only improve when the emphasis is not on money.

SUN
West Ham are understood to have already sounded out Edin Terzic, who guided Borussia Dortmund to last season's Champions League final before leaving the Bundesliga giants.
Gianfranco Zola has revealed how Cole Palmer has promised to take him for dinner when he scores his next free-kick.
Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien is keen to join the Premier League's Spanish invasion and made a whistle-stop tour of the top flight and Championship earlier this month.

THE GUARDIAN
Tottenham have not fined Rodrigo Bentancur for using a racial slur against team-mate Heung-Min Son despite their midfielder being found guilty of "aggravated misconduct" by the Football Association.

DAILY MIRROR
Marco Materazzi is ready to talk to Zinedine Zidane nearly 20 years after the Frenchman infamously headbutted him in the World Cup final.
Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has claimed life at the club under Vincent Kompany is "like night and day" compared to Thomas Tuchel's reign.

DAILY RECORD
Brendan Rodgers has hinted he could remain at Celtic beyond his three-year Parkhead promise.
David Gray insists he's been given no short-term ultimatum by the Hibs board but he still knows last week's vote of confidence carried a warning that results must turn quickly.
Neil Critchley will talk to Kenneth Vargas following his comments during the international break about wanting to play at a higher level - just as soon as he's back in the country.



Chelsea eye move for Ipswich's Liam Delap, Liverpool and Arsenal battle for Real Sociedad's Martin Zubimendi, Joshua Zirkzee's Manchester United future in doubt.

Ipswich's English striker Liam Delap, 21, is wanted by Chelsea after they cooled their interest in Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. (The I - subscription required), external

Arsenal, though, could tempt Isak to Emirates Stadium in January with the offer of Champions League football. (GiveMeSport), external

France forward Christopher Nkunku is unhappy with life at Chelsea because of a lack of game time but the 27-year-old is not hankering to leave Stamford Bridge just yet. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Liverpool are set to launch a second attempt to sign Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 25, in January but face competition from Arsenal for the Spain international. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle have watched Lyon's French forward Rayan Cherki, 21, and Lille's 24-year-old Canada international Jonathan David as they eye a potential move for a striker in January. (The I - subscription required), external

Florian Wirtz is Bayern Munich's top transfer target and they are prepared to spend more than 100m euros (£83.2m) on Bayer Leverkusen's Germany winger, with Real Madrid and Manchester City set to be their main competitors for the 21-year-old. (Sky Sport Germany), external

Senior figures at Manchester United are having serious doubts about Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, after a poor return since his £36.5m summer move from Bologna. (Manchester Evening News), external

Manchester United are discussing a potential move for Atalanta's Brazil midfielder Ederson, 25, possibly as early as the winter transfer window. (Florian Plettenberg - Sky Sport Germany), external

Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, wants to leave Brighton in January because of a lack of game time. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham are hoping to beat Manchester United and Newcastle to the signature of 24-year-old Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes. (GiveMeSport), external

Spain winger Lamine Yamal, 17, has verbally agreed to sign a new six-year contract at Barcelona when he turns 18 next July. (El Chiringuito TV, via Football Espana), external

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris wants promising English midfielders Jobe Bellingham, 19, and Chris Rigg, 17, to remain at the Stadium Of Light to continue their development amid interest from Premier League clubs. (Sunderland Echo), external

Galatasaray are keeping tabs on Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeper Alisson Becker, 32, as they look to bring in a replacement for Uruguayan Fernando Muslera, 38, at the end of the season. (Sabah - in Turkish), external

Manchester City have turned their attention to 24-year-old Sporting and Uruguay winger Maximiliano Araujo. (Football Insider), external

Newcastle are in pole position to sign Algeria forward Ibrahim Maza, 18, after Hertha Berlin dropped his asking price to 20m euros (£16.65m). (Caught Offside), external

Newcastle and Bayern Munich are keeping a close watch on Borussia Dortmund's Belgium forward Julien Duranville, 18. (FootballTransfers), external

Tottenham are set to face competition from Atletico Madrid for Real Betis and USA midfielder Johnny Cardoso, 23. (Estadio Deportivo - in Spanish), external

Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar, 29, wants to leave Paris St-Germain in January because of a lack of first-team action, with several Premier League clubs monitoring his situation along with Juventus and Napoli. (Le Parisien - in French)