Friday's Newspapers:
26th March 2021
daily telegraph
Manchester United are preparing to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract even if the club finish the season without a trophy amid confidence real progress is being made under the Norwegian.
A Wembley FA Cup semi-final is likely to be the first major footballing event to welcome back a crowd post lockdown - but none of those attending will be fans.
The Six Nations is increasingly likely to remain free-to-air, it emerged on Thursday, as a key adviser to its new private equity partner outlined for the first time its vision to revolutionise rugby.
Surrey want to bring IPL teams to London to play an annual tournament at the Oval in matches worth £1m each as English cricket looks for ways to recover from the financial crash of the Covid pandemic.
the sun
Brentford and Exeter have reportedly pocketed a share of £1m after Ollie Watkins made his England debut.
Lionel Messi is close to signing a new Barcelona contract, according to Barca legend Rivaldo.
Ex-Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Harry Kane would be "difficult" to sign this summer as the Spanish giants focus their spending on a huge Bernabeu revamp.
Wales are in talks to face France in a glamour pre-Euro 2020 friendly.
Wembley food that should have been eaten at last year's FA Cup final and five England matches is being shipped out to UK food banks.
Chelsea have told Napoli they can land forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko permanently for £15.5m, according to reports.
Danny Simpson is reportedly edging closer to earning a contract with Bristol City.
daily mail
Egypt have once again declared they want Mohamed Salah to form part of their final squad for the Olympic Games this summer.
Harvey Barnes is targeting a return to action for Leicester's season finale even though he faces a race against time to make the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.
Real Madrid signing Cristiano Ronaldo or Harry Kane is very unlikely this summer.
Juventus are reportedly considering an approach for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane with Andrea Pirlo's position as manager under serious threat.
A domestic-only transfer week could return this summer as clubs debate extending the window into September.
Sport's fight against dementia has received a significant boost after the Premier League and Premiership Rugby joined forces for the first time as part of a major campaign.
daily mirror
Martin Odegaard trained alone on Thursday as Norway boss Stale Solbakken "hopes" the playmaker will be available for Norway's clash with Turkey on Saturday.
Eric Bailly has been involved in protracted contract talks with Manchester United about extending his current deal which has 12 months to run.
Real Madrid reportedly have no intention of letting Martin Odegaard leave permanently this summer in news which will come as a bitter blow to Arsenal.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will need to wait until Barcelona offload Miralem Pjanic before he can seal a move to Camp Nou, according to reports in Spain.
the times
Manchester United are ready to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract this summer, even if they fail to win a trophy this season.
Referees chiefs have told Premier League clubs that they will produce an action plan to "change and improve" the VAR system for next season after numerous controversial incidents during this campaign.
daily express
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir ahead of Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window, according to reports.
Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of signing Lyon star Memphis Depay.
Celtic are hoping to name Roy Keane as manager and make Nicky Butt his assistant, according to reports.
daily star
Napoli could reportedly accept an offer as low as £43m for Kalidou Koulibaly from Manchester United this summer.
Real Madrid are considering reuniting Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack next season, according to reports in Spain.
scottish sun
Rangers' five Covid rule breakers must sweat until Monday to find out their SFA fate.
Ondrej Kudela will not travel to Wales with the Czech Republic squad next week 'out of concern for his safety', claims Slavia Prague's lawyers.
daily record
Robbie Neilson insists his Hearts stars are auditioning for their futures every time they play and everyone failed against Brora.
26th March 2021
daily telegraph
Manchester United are preparing to hand Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract even if the club finish the season without a trophy amid confidence real progress is being made under the Norwegian.
A Wembley FA Cup semi-final is likely to be the first major footballing event to welcome back a crowd post lockdown - but none of those attending will be fans.
The Six Nations is increasingly likely to remain free-to-air, it emerged on Thursday, as a key adviser to its new private equity partner outlined for the first time its vision to revolutionise rugby.
Surrey want to bring IPL teams to London to play an annual tournament at the Oval in matches worth £1m each as English cricket looks for ways to recover from the financial crash of the Covid pandemic.
the sun
Brentford and Exeter have reportedly pocketed a share of £1m after Ollie Watkins made his England debut.
Lionel Messi is close to signing a new Barcelona contract, according to Barca legend Rivaldo.
Ex-Real Madrid president Ramon Calderon claims Harry Kane would be "difficult" to sign this summer as the Spanish giants focus their spending on a huge Bernabeu revamp.
Wales are in talks to face France in a glamour pre-Euro 2020 friendly.
Wembley food that should have been eaten at last year's FA Cup final and five England matches is being shipped out to UK food banks.
Chelsea have told Napoli they can land forgotten man Tiemoue Bakayoko permanently for £15.5m, according to reports.
Danny Simpson is reportedly edging closer to earning a contract with Bristol City.
daily mail
Egypt have once again declared they want Mohamed Salah to form part of their final squad for the Olympic Games this summer.
Harvey Barnes is targeting a return to action for Leicester's season finale even though he faces a race against time to make the FA Cup semi-final against Southampton.
Real Madrid signing Cristiano Ronaldo or Harry Kane is very unlikely this summer.
Juventus are reportedly considering an approach for Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane with Andrea Pirlo's position as manager under serious threat.
A domestic-only transfer week could return this summer as clubs debate extending the window into September.
Sport's fight against dementia has received a significant boost after the Premier League and Premiership Rugby joined forces for the first time as part of a major campaign.
daily mirror
Martin Odegaard trained alone on Thursday as Norway boss Stale Solbakken "hopes" the playmaker will be available for Norway's clash with Turkey on Saturday.
Eric Bailly has been involved in protracted contract talks with Manchester United about extending his current deal which has 12 months to run.
Real Madrid reportedly have no intention of letting Martin Odegaard leave permanently this summer in news which will come as a bitter blow to Arsenal.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum will need to wait until Barcelona offload Miralem Pjanic before he can seal a move to Camp Nou, according to reports in Spain.
the times
Manchester United are ready to offer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a new contract this summer, even if they fail to win a trophy this season.
Referees chiefs have told Premier League clubs that they will produce an action plan to "change and improve" the VAR system for next season after numerous controversial incidents during this campaign.
daily express
Liverpool are in pole position to sign Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir ahead of Manchester United in the upcoming transfer window, according to reports.
Barcelona are reportedly on the verge of signing Lyon star Memphis Depay.
Celtic are hoping to name Roy Keane as manager and make Nicky Butt his assistant, according to reports.
daily star
Napoli could reportedly accept an offer as low as £43m for Kalidou Koulibaly from Manchester United this summer.
Real Madrid are considering reuniting Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo in attack next season, according to reports in Spain.
scottish sun
Rangers' five Covid rule breakers must sweat until Monday to find out their SFA fate.
Ondrej Kudela will not travel to Wales with the Czech Republic squad next week 'out of concern for his safety', claims Slavia Prague's lawyers.
daily record
Robbie Neilson insists his Hearts stars are auditioning for their futures every time they play and everyone failed against Brora.