What The Sports Pages Say

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
March 27 2018

Daily Mirror
Barcelona are eyeing a shock swoop for Luke Shaw following his bust-up with Jose Mourinho.
Gareth Southgate will make changes against Italy on Tuesday because he does not want to risk World Cup injuries.
Sir Alex Ferguson and Glenn Hoddle are facing multi-million pound bills after investing in a failed tax avoidance scheme.
Manchester United are stepping up their efforts to sign Celtic's £25m-rated defender Kieran Tierney.
Steve McClaren is not interested in the Scunthorpe job after deciding to wait until the end of the season before making his next move.
Ronaldinho has revealed he was 48 hours away from joining Manchester United in 2003.

The Sun
An England fan was sent to Jesse Lingard's hotel room after he was mistaken for a hairdresser.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is eyeing a stunning £75m raid for Real Madrid star Isco this summer.
Manchester United could axe up to nine first-team players at the end of the season.
Gareth Southgate's decision to play Kyle Walker at centre-back came after a talk with Man City boss Pep Guardiola.
Eliaquim Mangala has received a League Cup winners medal from Man City despite being on loan at Everton.
Huddersfield boss David Wagner is in talks over a new contract at Huddersfield amid speculation over his future.
Norwich are demanding a staggering £25m for midfielder James Maddison.

Daily Star
Arsenal are angry with England for allegedly pushing Jack Wilshere too hard while he was with the national team.
Huddersfield boss David Wagner will delay making a decision on his future until the end of the season amid more Southampton reports.

Daily Mail
Liverpool are concerned Joe Gomez's ankle injury could rule him out of their Champions League quarter-final against Man City
Daniel Sturridge has returned to training with West Brom following a hamstring injury.
Peter Beardsley is on the Wembley VIP list for England against Italy despite being under investigation at Newcastle for bullying and racism.
Tottenham's Hotspur Way training ground is officially England's preferred base in the south-east over Arsenal's London Colney.

The Times
England will have only one match to prepare with the World Cup ball because of the FA's commercial commitments to Nike.
Fulham's young star Ryan Sessegnon will earn his first cap for England's U21s on Tuesday against Ukraine.

Daily Record
Scott Brown will give money from his Celtic testimonial to the family of Liam Miller.
Scott McTominay did not travel with the Scotland squad after complaining of a tight calf muscle.

London Evening Standard
Arsenal are yet to make a formal approach to any potential candidate to succeed Arsene Wenger as the club's manager. This is despite identifying several options including Thomas Tuchel, Carlo Ancelotti, Joachim Low, Max Allegri and Leonardo Jardim.
The takeover of Charlton is in the final stages of being completed with confirmation of the deal imminent.

Manchester Evening News
Manchester United have beaten Manchester City to the signing of highly-rated Polish defender Lukasz Bejger.

Liverpool Echo
Liverpool have no interest in RB Leipzig's Timo Werner with Jurgen Klopp not looking to sign a striker this summer.
Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure has made no secret of his desire to move to Liverpool, saying it would be a "dream" to make the switch to Anfield.

Newcastle Chronicle
Ellis Short and Niall Quinn have spoken about a potential takeover at Sunderland - and a deal could even see the American businessman stay at the club for two more years.

Bournemouth Echo
Bournemouth are reportedly set to battle Brighton for the services of Celtic winger Scott Sinclair this summer.

Evening Times
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers has reaffirmed he is in no rush to leave the club.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
March 28 2018


DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United will seek information on what happened between Jose Mourinho and former Chelsea duo Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah before making a call on Luke Shaw's future.
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has held talks with RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner's agent in an attempt to convince the player to join the Premier League side despite interest from Real Madrid.
Aston Villa defender John Terry is yet to decide if he will play on next season even if Steve Bruce's side are promoted to the Premier League.

THE SUN
Arsene Wenger has admitted he wants to manage another team if he leaves Arsenal this summer.
Former England manager Fabio Capello has emerged as one of the surprise leading candidates to replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal.
Liverpool are prepared to fend off Bayern Munich if they make an approach for Roberto Firmino, who they will target if Robert Lewandowski leaves for Real Madrid.
Manchester United will rival Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic.
Liverpool are on alert after Watford midfielder Abdoulaye Doucoure admitted this week "it would be a dream" to play for them.
Gabriel Jesus is at loggerheads with Manchester City chiefs after rejecting the club's latest contract offer.
Ryan Giggs banned Gareth Bale from the golf course - in case he got injured.

THE TIMES
Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has turned down a new £90,000-a-week deal at the club and put talks on hold until after the World Cup.
Bournemouth's 'attractive football' has earned the club an additional £7m in television appearance fees.

DAILY MAIL
Barcelona defender Samuel Umtiti is threatening to leave for Manchester United in a £53million deal unless the LaLiga club offer a new deal worth £8million per season.
West Ham will use a security banner at the London Stadium in Saturday's game against Southampton to protect David Sullivan and David Gold in the directors' box.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he does not feel he is respected in Spain compared to how he is in England.
Liverpool have accepted defeat in pursuit of Roma goalkeeper Alisson after Real Madrid made the Italian their 'plan A' target this summer.
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso has no intention of returning to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Wales manager Ryan Giggs has banned his squad from playing golf over injury fears and has instead organised table tennis and card games.

DAILY MIRROR
Newcastle midfielder Mikel Merino has admitted he would like to return to Spain in the future amid interest from Athletic Bilbao.
Prince William, president of the Football Association, will miss the FA Cup final in order to attend Prince Harry's wedding on May 19.

DAILY STAR
Juventus will rival Manchester United's interest in Valencia defender Joao Cancelo after impressing during his loan spell at Inter Milan.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Arsenal are hopeful the trio of Jack Wilshere, Alexandre Lacazette and Aaron Ramsey will all be fit to face Stoke on Sunday.
Gabby Agbonlahor will end his 17-year stay at Aston Villa at the end of the season even if they are promoted to the Premier League.
Steve Cotterill has turned down the chance to manage League One promotion chasers Scunthorpe.

THE INDEPENDENT
Monaco winger Lemar is trying to revive Liverpool and Arsenal's interest in him after a move to the Premier League collapsed at the beginning of the season.

LIVERPOOL ECHO
Mohamed Salah is not considered the 'Galactico' needed by Real Madrid this summer - with the La Liga giants keen on Eden Hazard and Robert Lewandowski instead.
Liverpool have been warned to brace themselves this summer for interest surrounding Roberto Firmino.
Everton are looking to add at least three new players to their U23 squad this summer.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Three defenders - Luke Shaw, Matteo Darmian and Daley Blind - all could leave Old Trafford this summer.
As for new arrivals at Manchester United, Mourinho is said to have drawn up a shortlist of players to replace the retiring Michael Carrick, including Arturo Vidal and Marco Verratti.
Andrea Belotti has addressed the latest transfer talk surrounding his future, saying he will only consider options that guarantee him first-team football.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
March 29 2018


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are ready to double Raheem Sterling's money - but are facing a major battle to keep him, with Real Madrid one of the clubs interested in the England international.

Jordan Pickford will be England's World Cup No 1.

Carlo Ancelotti has hinted he is holding out for a top Premier League job after stalling on talk he could manage Italy.

Jurgen Klopp's agent says the Liverpool manager would be a good fit for Bayern Munich but is not thinking about leaving the club.

Napoli midfielder Jorginho has responded to praise from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola by saying he believes could fit into English football.

Ryan Giggs has asked Gareth Bale to drive just one car with a customised seat in a bid to end his persistent injury problems.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paul Lambert has told former Barcelona midfielder Ibrahim Afellay to stay away from Stoke City ahead of the final seven games.

Dominic Solanke is adamant he remains happy at Liverpool, despite spending another frustrating season without regular first-team football.

Wolves have held talks with the Football League over the involvement of "super-agent" Jorge Mendes, following a number of complaints from Championship rivals.

Jamaal Lascelles says Newcastle United must do everything possible in the summer to keep Rafa Benitez.

The FA will come under major pressure on Thursday to stop the "shocking" payment of "poverty wages" at Wembley and ensure all workers there receive the London Living Wage.

Gareth Southgate has told injured Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli not to fear for his World Cup spot.

New Birmingham manager Garry Monk says he wants to prove people wrong by taking the club back to the Premier League.


DAILY EXPRESS

Crystal Palace star Andros Townsend is refusing to give up on his World Cup 2018 dream.

Ashley Young is a doubt for Manchester United's game against Swansea after picking up a knee injury on international duty with England.


THE SUN

Gareth Southgate fired a training-ground warning to Dele Alli to up his game before axing him.

Julian Dicks says West Ham fans have a right to protest against the club.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reportedly taken a 95 per cent pay cut to sign for LA Galaxy.

Arsenal are weighing up a bid for £30m-rated Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu to replace Per Mertesacker, who retires at the end of the season.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud lost his cool when a reporter interrupted him mid-interview in order to ask France team-mate Kylian Mbappe a question.


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are taking a look at Tottenham's highly-rated midfield prospect Nonso Madueke.

Carlos Tevez shocked Boca Juniors after reporting back to training last week with an injury picked up during a prison yard kickabout.


DAILY STAR

Everton are in pole position to sign Jack Wilshere if he leaves Arsenal.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he wants to win the Premier League's Golden Glove to repay his defenders for protecting him.

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi says a secret player meeting help turn around the club's considerable dip in form at the beginning of 2018.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
March 29 2018


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are ready to double Raheem Sterling's money - but are facing a major battle to keep him, with Real Madrid one of the clubs interested in the England international.

Jordan Pickford will be England's World Cup No 1.

Carlo Ancelotti has hinted he is holding out for a top Premier League job after stalling on talk he could manage Italy.

Jurgen Klopp's agent says the Liverpool manager would be a good fit for Bayern Munich but is not thinking about leaving the club.

Napoli midfielder Jorginho has responded to praise from Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola by saying he believes could fit into English football.

Ryan Giggs has asked Gareth Bale to drive just one car with a customised seat in a bid to end his persistent injury problems.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paul Lambert has told former Barcelona midfielder Ibrahim Afellay to stay away from Stoke City ahead of the final seven games.

Dominic Solanke is adamant he remains happy at Liverpool, despite spending another frustrating season without regular first-team football.

Wolves have held talks with the Football League over the involvement of "super-agent" Jorge Mendes, following a number of complaints from Championship rivals.

Jamaal Lascelles says Newcastle United must do everything possible in the summer to keep Rafa Benitez.

The FA will come under major pressure on Thursday to stop the "shocking" payment of "poverty wages" at Wembley and ensure all workers there receive the London Living Wage.

Gareth Southgate has told injured Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli not to fear for his World Cup spot.

New Birmingham manager Garry Monk says he wants to prove people wrong by taking the club back to the Premier League.


DAILY EXPRESS

Crystal Palace star Andros Townsend is refusing to give up on his World Cup 2018 dream.

Ashley Young is a doubt for Manchester United's game against Swansea after picking up a knee injury on international duty with England.


THE SUN

Gareth Southgate fired a training-ground warning to Dele Alli to up his game before axing him.

Julian Dicks says West Ham fans have a right to protest against the club.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has reportedly taken a 95 per cent pay cut to sign for LA Galaxy.

Arsenal are weighing up a bid for £30m-rated Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu to replace Per Mertesacker, who retires at the end of the season.

Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud lost his cool when a reporter interrupted him mid-interview in order to ask France team-mate Kylian Mbappe a question.


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are taking a look at Tottenham's highly-rated midfield prospect Nonso Madueke.

Carlos Tevez shocked Boca Juniors after reporting back to training last week with an injury picked up during a prison yard kickabout.


DAILY STAR

Everton are in pole position to sign Jack Wilshere if he leaves Arsenal.

Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he wants to win the Premier League's Golden Glove to repay his defenders for protecting him.

Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi says a secret player meeting help turn around the club's considerable dip in form at the beginning of 2018.

 

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Good Friday Newspapers:
March 30 2018




DAILY MIRROR

Manchester City are confident they can land Real Madrid star Isco at the second attempt in a deal worth up to £75m.

Manchester United are ready to take advantage of Samuel Umtiti's breakdown in contract talks with Barcelona.

West Ham hope to seal a summer deal for Russia captain Fyodor Smolov.

Lincoln boss Danny Cowley is the favourite to succeed Mick McMarthy as Ipswich manager at the end of the season.

QPR will clear out Idrissa Sylla, James Perch and Jamie Mackie in a summer clear out.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mike Ashley will renew his efforts to sell Newcastle as soon as Rafa Benitez has made sure of Premier League survival and has been informed there is fresh interest in a potential takeover.

Arsenal have made central midfield as well as central defence their transfer priority this year amid increasing uncertainty over the future of Jack Wilshere.

Manchester United have taken the first steps towards trying to improve Old Trafford's flagging atmosphere by introducing a heavily discounted season ticket for 18-25-year-olds seated in the lower Stretford End.

Pep Guardiola has been accused of disregarding the health of his players at Bayern Munich in another blistering attack by the German club's doctor.

THE SUN

Jack Wilshere fears his World Cup dream is over because England boss Gareth Southgate has serious concerns over his fitness.

Isco is set to spark a three-way scramble between Manchester City, Chelsea and Tottenham for his signature after admitting he is unhappy at Real Madrid.

Renato Sanches has been sent back to Bayern Munich with an injury and making a return to Swansea is unlikely.

Hector Bellerin says he is finally over his injury problems thanks to switching to a vegan diet.

FIFA faces VAR chaos at the World Cup because most of its selected referees do not use it domestically.

FIFA are investigating a pitch-invasion by fans of Tunisia - England's World Cup opponents - after their friendly win over Costa Rica.

James Rodriguez would snub a Premier League move in favour of staying at Bayern Munich.

Everton are lining up a summer move for Juventus midfielder Kwadwo Asamoah.

DAILY MAIL

English football is being swamped by players in all four divisions using the smokeless tobacco stimulant 'snus'.

Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw challenged Jose Mourinho during the game against Brighton, asking: 'Why do you keep picking on me?'

England's women players are furious after Jodie Taylor flew back from the US economy class while Jess Fishlock flew business.

Brighton and Aston Villa are showing an interest in Northern Ireland international winger Jordan Jones.

THE TIMES

The Premier League has warned its clubs over a 'far right' fans' group called the Football Lads Alliance pushing an anti-Muslim agenda

West Ham boss David Moyes is strongly leaning towards retaining Joe Hart in goal for the crucial match with Southampton

The Premier League is to explore using the 'VAR-lite' system in which referees rely entirely on a video official.

Danny Cowley and Steve McClaren are early favourites to succeed Mick McCarthy at Ipswich Town.

Man Utd are set to play rivals Liverpool in front of 107,000 people on their pre-season US tours.

THE GUARDIAN

West Ham's security upgrade for this weekend's clash with Southampton will cost the taxpayer £60,000.

DAILY RECORD

Neil Lennon insists John McGinn can become a Scotland mainstay and warned any potential suitors they can start the bidding at £5m.

Hearts have stepped up their interest in Queen of the South's Australian attacker Lyndon Dykes.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
March 31 2018


DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea are determined to see off Manchester United and Barcelona in the race to sign Tottenham's Toby Alderweireld.

Carlos Tevez has denied that he got injured during a prison football match.

Former Arsenal midfielder Mathieu Flamini has gone on record to state he is not a multi-billionaire.

West Ham are lining up a £4m move for Manchester United goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Daniel Sturridge has cost West Brom a staggering £50,000 a minute since his January loan move, but Alan Pardew has defended the signing of the Liverpool striker.

Nathaniel Clyne has joined the Liverpool squad for the first time this season for Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace, but Jurgen Klopp is without Joe Gomez for up to a month.

Chelsea are worried goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is losing his race to be fit for their crucial Premier League grudge match against Tottenham.

Sam Allardyce does not believe his position as Everton manager is 'insecure'.

THE SUN

Former AC Milan manager Sinisa Mihajlovic could be set for the Premier League - after interest from two clubs this season.

Rafa Benitez has told fit-again Islam Slimani the next six weeks are vital if he wants to rebuild his reputation.

THE TIMES

Chelsea hope that a big European club, such as PSG, will offer Antonio Conte a job this summer as it would save them a significant amount of compensation should he leave.

THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal fear Jack Wilshere will reject their offer of a new contract and leave on a free transfer in the summer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Michael Keane insists he has not given up on his World Cup dream.

DAILY RECORD

Ally McCoist could make a sensational return as a boss next season in Australia.

 

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Easter Sunday
April 1st 2018


sunday mirror
Manchester United will sacrifice Anthony Martial to fund a mega Gareth Bale transfer this summer.
Chelsea are planning a £30m transfer swoop to make Newcastle's Jamaal Lascelles their new John Terry this summer.
Dele Alli is "blowing" his England World Cup place with Gareth Southgate losing trust in the Tottenham star.
England are set to ditch Joe Hart altogether for the World Cup finals after years as first-choice goalkeeper.
Arsenal are eyeing a transfer swoop for Ajax rising-star Matthijs de Ligt as part of a defensive revamp.
Alan Hutton is wanted by Middlesbrough and Ipswich when he leaves Aston Villa in the summer.
Celtic's Norway star Kristoffer Ajer has attracted the attention of Borussia Dortmund.


sunday times
Manchester United are looking to recruit an entire new defensive line as part of plans to overhaul their squad in the summer. Barcelona centre back Samuel Umtiti and Juventus left back Alex Sandro are among the players already approached.


sunday express
Liverpool have received a huge transfer boost as Real Madrid and Barcelona cool their interest in Mohamed Salah.
Real Madrid could offer Alvaro Morata the chance to end his Stamford Bridge nightmare with a sensational return to the Bernabeu this summer.
Arsenal are bolstering security as CSKA Moscow fans prepare for their Europa League clash.


mail on sunday
Adam Lallana's dream of going to the World Cup is in the balance after he suffered a serious hamstring injury at Selhurst Park.
Crystal Palace defender Pape Souare has gone bust despite earning £30k a week with the Premier League side.
Antonio Conte has admitted for the first time he has no idea whether he will be Chelsea manager next season.
Vincent Kompany admits it would "mean the world" to Manchester City's fans if they claim the Premier League title against rivals United.


the sun on sunday
Arsenal want to sign Leicester City midfield star Wilfred Ndidi.
Antoine Griezmann has snubbed a Manchester United transfer and agreed on a £88m switch to Barcelona.
Arsenal are holding their nerve over contract talks with Jack Wilshere - as clubs are not queuing up to take him.
Manager Alan Pardew could stay at West Brom even if they are relegated from the Premier League.
Crystal Palace have put Everton's Ademola Lookman on top of their list to replace Wilfried Zaha - who is likely to be a target for some of the Premier League's top clubs this summer.
Southampton are considering sending goalkeeper Fraser Forster out on loan next season.
Arsenal and Liverpool have been put on alert after Schalke confirmed Max Meyer will be leaving the club this summer.



STAR ON SUNDAY
Arsenal have reportedly made an offer to bring in Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas to replace Petr Cech.
Marcus Rashford could be used as a bargaining tool for Jose Mourinho to lure Real Madrid star Isco to Old Trafford.

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
2nd April 2018


Daily express

Spanish giants Real Madrid and Barcelona have cooled their interest in Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah.
Jose Mourinho won't last long at Manchester United if he continues to criticise his players, according to former United boss Tommy Docherty.


the times
David Moyes has suggested that he is yet to make a decision on whether West Ham will attempt to complete the permanent transfer of Joao Mario this summer.


daily mail
Dusan Tadic admits he feels 'ashamed' after Southampton's heavy defeat at relegation rivals West Ham.
Mauricio Pochettino insists Tottenham need to win at more places like Stamford Bridge in order to 'develop a winning mentality' going forward.
Arsene Wenger hopes progressing in the Europa League will win back unsettled Arsenal supporters.


daily mirror
Porto are preparing to cash in on Mali international Moussa Marega who has been scouted by Everton, Swansea and West Ham.


daily telegraph
Antonio Conte does not fear for his Stamford Bridge future, insisting he is 'giving everything this season', and so are his Chelsea players.


the sun
Pep Guardiola has admitted Sergio Aguero is unlikely to be fit to start Manchester City's Champions League showdown with Liverpool.
Loris Karius has revealed he has no regrets at leaving Manchester City in 2011 ahead of Liverpool's Champions League showdown.
West Brom's top bosses have promised a drastic overhaul of the club this summer.


daily record
Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer is wanted by German giants Borussia Dortmund.
Celtic are ready to open official talks with Scott Bain over a full-time deal.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
April 03 2018


THE SUN

Juventus boss Massimiliano Allegri is ready to replace Antonio Conte at Chelsea next season after admitting he wants a Premier League job.
Mario Balotelli's agent Mino Raiola has confirmed he is in talks with Premier League and Serie A clubs over a potential transfer for the Nice forward.
Everton will fight it out with Real Betis, Villarreal and Eibar for Den Haag defender Wilfried Kanon.
Leicester are lining up a £22m summer move for Porto right-back Ricardo Pereira.

THE TIMES

Tottenham are optimistic Mauricio Pochettino will sign a new contract worth £8.5m a year and turn down the chance to manage Real Madrid.
West Brom will wait until the summer to replace Alan Pardew, with Leicester assistant Michael Appleton and Brentford manager Dean Smith the leading contenders to take charge.

DAILY MAIL

Paris Saint-Germain are set to match Toby Alderweireld's £10m-per-season wage demands after new contract talks with Tottenham collapsed.
Former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa has confirmed he will end his frustrating spell at Paris Saint-Germain when his contract expires this summer.
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes has closed the door on a Robert Lewandowski exit, insisting Real Madrid have "no chance" of signing the striker.

DAILY EXPRESS

Champions League ambitions could see Pep Guardiola field a weakened Manchester City side against United on Saturday despite being able to win the Premier League title at the Etihad.

MIRROR

Toby Alderweireld fears he is being frozen out of Tottenham after failing to agree a new deal.
Sadio Mane has launched a robust defence of himself after a controversial display at Crystal Palace where he was branded a "cheat".
Bristol City are confident they will be able to secure the signing of Norwich winger Marley Watkins in the summer.
Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma is a target for La Liga sides Atletico Madrid and Sevilla.

DAILY STAR

Ostersunds boss Graham Potter is high on the list of possible replacements for Alan Pardew at West Brom.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Tottenham are optimistic Mauricio Pochettino will sign a new contract that would make him one of the best-paid managers in the Premier League and that he will be joined by a host of the club's stars.
Chelsea face a £9.5m bill to sack Antonio Conte and have concerns over nine first-team players' futures, including Eden Hazard and Thibaut Courtois.

THE GUARDIAN

Hugo Lloris believes "something big is waiting" for Tottenham as the club seek to guarantee Champions League football next season.

DAILY RECORD

Ross County defender Andrew Davies is set to escape any further punishment for his shocking stamp on Celtic skipper Scott Brown.
Owen Coyle has emerged as a shock front-runner to replace Alan Pardew as West Brom manager.
Celtic are ready to open official talks with Scott Bain over a full-time deal and Parkhead chiefs are also closing in on their new agreement with Kristoffer Ajer.
Australia midfielder Tom Rogic has been told to stall on a new Celtic deal and take his chance to impress potential new clubs at the World Cup this summer.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
April 04 2018


DAILY MIRROR

Rafa Benitez is wanted by Real Sociedad, who hope to convince the Newcastle boss to return to Spain and lead them up the table.

Manchester United have revealed plans to boost the atmosphere at Old Trafford after a series of complaints from boss Jose Mourinho.

West Ham want to keep manager David Moyes beyond this season, with the club's senior management hailing his motivational skills and discipline.

Charlie Austin is expected to receive interest from Premier League clubs in the summer if Southampton fail to avoid relegation.

THE SUN

Daniel Levy has doubled his yearly wage to become the Premier League's best-paid chairman on £6m - earning more than manager Mauricio Pochettino and star player Harry Kane.

Chelsea have stepped up their bid to land Turkish goalkeeping prodigy Berke Ozer, but the Altinordu player also interests Manchester City and Barcelona.


THE TIMES

West Brom will wait until the summer to appoint a replacement after sacking their second manager this season, Alan Pardew.

DAILY MAIL

Former England manager Fabio Capello has warned burnout could be the biggest problem for the team in this summer's World Cup.

Valencia have pinned down Ferran Torres until June 2021 to fend off interest from both Liverpool and Chelsea, and also inserted an £88m release clause into the 18-year-old's new contract.

James Rodriguez will join Bayern Munich on a permanent basis after the Bundesliga champions confirmed they will trigger a £37m purchase option on him.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea expect to appoint Massimiliano Allegri as their new boss this summer - but only after running out of patience with Luis Enrique.

Arsenal star Shkodran Mustafi has admitted the Gunners have fallen well short of the standards they set themselves at the start of the season.

Rafa Benitez has told Athletic Bilbao target Mikel Merino he is still part of his first-team plans at Newcastle.

Stoke winger Ramadan Sobhi plans to quit the club this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Gareth Barry has triggered a new deal at West Brom, but faces an uncertain future at the Hawthorns after being pictured in a nightclub the day before their game against Burnley last weekend.

DAILY RECORD

Derek McInnes has quashed speculation surrounding him replacing Alan Pardew as West Brom boss.

Rangers manager Graeme Murty has revealed skipper Lee Wallace has suffered a setback on his return from a groin injury.

On-loan Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko has revealed two Hoops strikers came to blows in the dressing room...because they had only won a match 1-0.

St Mirren, closing on a return to the Scottish Premiership, could make a summer move for Cambridge striker Uche Ikpeazu.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
April 05 2018


THE SUN

•Monaco midfielder Fabinho is keen on forcing through a summer move to Manchester United.
•Jose Mourinho wants Juan Mata out of Manchester United and Chelsea star Willian in to replace him.
•Fulham are bracing themselves for another £20m-plus attempt from Newcastle to sign skipper Tom Cairney.
•West ham boss David Moyes watched Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli against Leeds on Tuesday.
•Cardiff captain Sean Morrison has been filmed in an expletive-filled rant aimed at Derby players.
•Everton and Bournemouth are keeping tabs on Egyptian sensation Mahmoud Hassan.
•Sunderland, Birmingham and Hull are battling it out for Doncaster star Niall Mason.

DAILY MAIL•Chelsea have stepped up their interest in making Massimiliano Allegri their next manager.
•Cristiano Ronaldo attempted an almost-identical overhead kick in training before scoring his stunner against Juventus.
•Zlatan Ibrahimovic turned down a deal worth almost £70million-per-year from Chinese Super League clubs to play for LA Galaxy.

DAILY MIRROR•Fulham will try to ward off suitors for boss Slavisa Jokanovic by handing him a lucrative new deal.
•Southampton will make a move for Barcelona striker Paco Alcacer if they are able to retain their Premier League status.
•Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne has revealed he has voted for Mohamed Salah as PFA Player of the Year in a leaked photo.
•Javier Hernandez is preparing to consider his future again at West Ham this summer.
•St Mirren boss Jack Ross is a candidate to take over as Charlton manager next season.
•Sunderland, Sheffield United and Leeds are among clubs interested in Shrewsbury midfielder Jon Nolan.



DAILY TELEGRAPH•Mousa Dembele's desire for a new three-year contract could scupper talks to stay at Tottenham.
•Arsene Wenger is considering breaking a vow to David Ospina and recalling Petr Cech for Arsenal v CSKA Moscow.

DAILY STAR•Swansea have held informal talks with Carlos Carvalhal over extending his stay beyond the end of the season.
•Real Betis are keen to bring West Ham 'keeper Adrian back to the club in the summer.
•Chelsea's longest-serving player - goalkeeper Matej Delac - will leave the club for Danish side AC Horsens this summer after nine years in which he failed to make a first-team appearance.

THE TIMES•Southampton vice-chairman Les Reed is in the running to take up a new position as technical director of the Premier League.

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
April 06 2018


THE SUN

Barcelona are eyeing up a shock loan move for Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw.
Leicester are rivalling Crystal Palace and Swansea in the race for Celta Vigo's Daniel Wass.
Watford want to increase the capacity of Vicarage Road to make it a 30,000 'fortress'.
Sunderland's Lee Cattermole has been banned from driving for collecting too many points on his licence.


DAILY MAIL

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah is confident he will be fit for Saturday's Merseyside derby after undergoing a groin scan.
Thomas Tuchel 'will become' the next Paris Saint-Germain manager in the summer, according to reports.


DAILY EXPRESS

West Ham boss David Moyes is making transfer plans beyond the end of the season, with moves on the cards for Norwich playmaker James Maddison, Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter and Fulham's Ryan Fredericks.


DAILY MIRROR

Emre Can will miss Saturday's Merseyside derby and the Liverpool schemer could even miss the World Cup with a back injury more serious than originally thought.
Goalkeeper Martin Dubravka hopes to stay at Newcastle beyond the end of his loan spell from Sparta Prague.
Roy Hodgson may have to pick Christian Benteke despite the striker carrying a knock because of other injuries.
Swansea boss Carlos Carvalhal has refused to commit his future to the club and will not sign longer than a one-year deal.


THE TELEGRAPH

Liverpool will wait until the day of their Champions League second leg against Man City to travel to the city.


THE TIMES

Premier League clubs will discuss moves to clamp down on agents at their shareholders' meeting next Friday after an investigation into their working practices.
The risk of developing cancer from playing sport on artificial pitches has been dismissed as "virtually negligible" by the largest study so far into the issue.


THE GUARDIAN

Saido Berahino's troubles at Stoke City have continued after he was disciplined for arriving late to an U23 game.
Liverpool's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has praised the fans for creating a 'horrible' atmosphere against Man City.


DAILY RECORD

Leigh Griffiths hopes to sign a new contract that will keep him with Celtic for the rest of his career.
Craig Levein says talks are underway over a new deal for Harry Cochrane, one of Hearts' brightest young talents.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
April 07 2018


DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are taking a keen interest in Monaco midfielder Christian Koffi.

Arsenal have entered talks over a deal to extend Aaron Ramsey's stay at Arsenal.

Toby Alderweireld has been left out of Tottenham's squad to face Stoke as speculation over his future continues.

THE SUN

Everton have yet to even speak to PSV Eindhoven about Marcel Brands becoming their new technical director.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Henrikh Mkhitaryan could miss the rest of Arsenal's season with a knee injury

Antonio Conte has reaffirmed his commitment to being manager of Chelsea.

DAILY MIRROR

Mino Raiola says he never spoke to Pep Guardiola after the Man City boss claimed he offered him Paul Pogba

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
April 08 2018


DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester United will demand Neymar in exchange if Paris Saint-Germain try to sign Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Real Madrid want Jurgen Klopp if they axe manager Zinedine Zidane at the end of the season.

Leicester are ready to buy James Maddison from Norwich - as Riyad Mahrez's replacement.

Russian and Argentinian hooligans are plotting to target England fans at this summer's World Cup, according to information found on football forums.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Newcastle's takeover by financier Amanda Staveley's Middle-East backed PCP partners group is back on.

UEFA are set to order Liverpool to take action on fans lining the streets around Anfield to "greet" team buses before European games.

Pep Guardiola has landed a whopping £20m-a-year new deal at Manchester City.

Everton have made Paulo Fonseca their top target to replace Sam Allardyce this summer - with Marco Silva second choice.

Newcastle have stepped up their attempt to hijack Everton's move for Besiktas midfielder Oguzhan Ozyakup.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

West Ham manager David Moyes watched summer target Ryan Fredericks in midweek.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Inter Milan are ready to reignite their interest in Man Utd's Anthony Martial after doubts were cast over his long-term future at Old Trafford.

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
April 09 2018

Daily Mirror

•Brazil star Fred is set to move to Manchester this summer - with City and United scrapping it out for the Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder.
•Arsenal have received a boost in their pursuit of Stevenage starlet Ben Wilmot with Tottenham also keen.
•Liverpool 'to make shock three-year offer for Marouane Fellaini' as Manchester United contract winds down.
•Sam Allardyce has warned Wayne Rooney the stats don't lie after a furious flash-point between the pair.


Daily Mail

•Tottenham striker Harry Kane remains confident he can pip Liverpool's Mohamed Salah to the Premier League's Golden Boot.
•Jose Mourinho has implied Pep Guardiola may have made a mistake with his comments about Paul Pogba before the Manchester derby.
•Michael Carrick and Ashley Young were the senior players who rallied Manchester United at half-time and inspired a sensational comeback at the Etihad, after Jose Mourinho had told them not to end up looking 'like clowns'.
•Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte told his team he was bored of telling them to take their chances and said their wastefulness would cost them a Champions League place.
The Times

•Ander Herrera has angered Manchester City fans after footage emerged on social media of the Manchester United midfielder spitting on the City crest near the tunnel.


Daily Star

•Jose Mourinho has let Manchester City off the hook after he did not report that a pound coin had been thrown at him from the crowd during Manchester United's 3-2 win on Saturday.


Daily Telegraph

•Claude Puel is battling against growing unrest in the Leicester dressing-room over his methods and training regime, despite the club's pursuit of European football.
•Jurgen Klopp has revealed that Liverpool rejected Manchester City's offer of a Champions League training base because it was made too late.
•Ander Herrera has denied spitting deliberately at a Manchester City crest during Saturday's derby at the Etihad Stadium.
•Ben Foster believes that West Brom's lost ability to defend a lead has been the key factor in their descent towards relegation.
•Sean Dyche believes Burnley could adapt to the strain of the Europa League if they go on to secure a stunning qualification for it.


Daily Express

•Pep Guardiola is worried about Manchester City's mental fragility ahead of Tuesday's Champions League game against Liverpool.


The Guardian

•Football fans should 'think twice' about travelling to the World Cup in Russia this summer as consular services are threatened by the diplomatic crisis between Vladimir Putin and the west, a senior White House official has warned.

 

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Tuesday's paper talk.



DAILY MIRROR
•Marcus Rashford is becoming increasingly disillusioned at not starting enough games for Manchester United.
•Tottenham expect to break into the top 10 of European football's money league when they move into their new stadium at White Hart Lane next season.
•Andy Carroll is fit again for West Ham's final six games of the season.
•Chelsea stars are split over whether an FA Cup win would save their season as top-four hopes all but vanish.
•Doomed West Brom are set to lose Salomon Rondon this summer as they face an exodus of stars on buy-out clauses.

DAILY EXPRESS
•Gareth Bale has been mocked for his transfer fee by one of Real Madrid's former managers, Jorge Valdano.

THE SUN
•Pep Guardiola has vowed there will be no revenge attack for the way Liverpool fans trashed Manchester City's team coach at Anfield last week.
•Watford have beaten Arsenal and Spurs in the race to sign highly-rated England kid Ben Wilmot from Stevenage.
•Pep Guardiola has been dealt a major blow after a referee he criticised just days ago was put in charge of Manchester City's vital Champions League clash with Liverpool.
•Joe Hart is still in love with football despite his erratic form at West Ham.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
•Salomon Rondon can leave West Brom for £16.5m this summer, when the club's likely relegation to the Championship is confirmed.

THE TIMES
•Chelsea do not plan to terminate the contract of Antonio Conte before the end of the season despite a stuttering finish to the campaign that has left them with only the FA Cup to play for.

DAILY MAIL
•Adidas are in advanced negotiations with Arsenal over a lucrative deal worth more than £40m per season.
•Javier Hernandez has told West Ham manager David Moyes he is not content as a super-sub.

DAILY RECORD
•Urgent talks to thrash out the rest of this season's top-flight fixtures have reached an impasse.
•Dave King has cast doubt on Graeme Murty's future by vowing to find the right man to lead Rangers.
•Aberdeen look set to be priced out of a move for Scotland new boy Dylan McGeouch

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers



DAILY MIRROR
•Marcus Rashford is becoming increasingly disillusioned at not starting enough games for Manchester United.
•Tottenham expect to break into the top 10 of European football's money league when they move into their new stadium at White Hart Lane next season.
•Andy Carroll is fit again for West Ham's final six games of the season.
•Chelsea stars are split over whether an FA Cup win would save their season as top-four hopes all but vanish.
•Doomed West Brom are set to lose Salomon Rondon this summer as they face an exodus of stars on buy-out clauses.

DAILY EXPRESS
•Gareth Bale has been mocked for his transfer fee by one of Real Madrid's former managers, Jorge Valdano.

THE SUN
•Pep Guardiola has vowed there will be no revenge attack for the way Liverpool fans trashed Manchester City's team coach at Anfield last week.
•Watford have beaten Arsenal and Spurs in the race to sign highly-rated England kid Ben Wilmot from Stevenage.
•Pep Guardiola has been dealt a major blow after a referee he criticised just days ago was put in charge of Manchester City's vital Champions League clash with Liverpool.
•Joe Hart is still in love with football despite his erratic form at West Ham.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
•Salomon Rondon can leave West Brom for £16.5m this summer, when the club's likely relegation to the Championship is confirmed.

THE TIMES
•Chelsea do not plan to terminate the contract of Antonio Conte before the end of the season despite a stuttering finish to the campaign that has left them with only the FA Cup to play for.

DAILY MAIL
•Adidas are in advanced negotiations with Arsenal over a lucrative deal worth more than £40m per season.
•Javier Hernandez has told West Ham manager David Moyes he is not content as a super-sub.

DAILY RECORD
•Urgent talks to thrash out the rest of this season's top-flight fixtures have reached an impasse.
•Dave King has cast doubt on Graeme Murty's future by vowing to find the right man to lead Rangers.
•Aberdeen look set to be priced out of a move for Scotland new boy Dylan McGeouch

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
April 11 2018

Daily Mail
Anthony Martial wants assurances over his role at Manchester United after becoming frustrated at his lack of first-team football under Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea starlet Martell Taylor-Crossdale is a target for League One clubs Fleetwood Town and Charlton Athletic.
The Football Association are listing certain coaches involved with their England teams as 'BAME' coaches in official correspondence.
The FA will write to Manchester City after blue flares were set alight and thrown by home fans during last weekend's defeat by Manchester United at the Etihad.

Daily Mirror
Atletico Madrid are ready to make Antoine Griezmann a huge contract offer in an attempt to stop him leaving this summer.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan will miss the rest of the season - unless Arsenal reach the Europa League final.
West Ham boss David Moyes is mulling over a £12m reunion with former Manchester United midfielder Shinji Kagawa.
Liverpool, Tottenham and three more Premier League clubs are in a transfer chase for Norwich's James Maddison and Josh Murphy.
Alan Pardew has pledged to testify in Jay Rodriguez's defence this week as the West Brom star fights a racism charge.
Sam Allardyce has made it clear to Wayne Rooney that star status does not guarantee him the role he craves at Goodison.

The Sun
Alvaro Morata could be offered a quick escape route from Chelsea with a move back to Juventus.
Ryan Bertrand is set to quit Southampton in the summer - whether they stay up or not - sparking a £25m scramble for his signature.

The Daily Telegraph
Juventus are considering testing Manchester United's resolve over Anthony Martial amid fresh doubts over the France forward's future at Old Trafford.

Daily Star
Juventus have joined PSG in the fight to sign unsettled Manchester United ace Anthony Martial.
London Evening Standard
Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is being monitored by Juventus, who are awaiting the outcome of his contract talks before deciding whether to make a move for the Belgian. Dembele is out of contract in the summer of 2019.

Birmingham Mail
On-loan Aston Villa goalkeeper Sam Johnstone says he may have to leave parent club Manchester United if he is to secure regular first-team football. The 23-year-old has been first choice at Villa Park and has impressed in the Championship.

South Wales Echo
Swansea midfielder Sung-Yeung Ki is thought to favour remaining in the Premier League despite intensifying interest from AC Milan. The South Korea international is out of contract at the end of the season.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:

April 12 2018


THE SUN
•Arsenal are lining up a summer swoop for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, who has a £130million release clause in his contract.
•Manchester United scouted Swansea defender Alfie Mawson in the 1-1 draw with West Brom last weekend.

DAILY MIRROR
•Manchester United are ready to gazump Chelsea and make a £40million to Watford for winger Richarlison.
•Pep Guardiola will sign a one-year contract extension with Manchester City before the end of the season.
•Prince William joked with Aston Villa fans that he would name his third child Jack, or Jackie, after watching Jack Grealish's winner against Cardiff on Tuesday.

DAILY EXPRESS
•Jose Mourinho has already told Manchester United chief executive Ed Woodward the three players he wants to sign this summer.



DAILY TELEGRAPH
•Pep Guardiola could take his spending at Manchester City beyond £600million with three more big-money signings this summer - a defensive midfielder, a versatile forward and a centre-back.
•Jese Rodriguez's time at Stoke could be over after he failed to report for training on Wednesday following a spell of compassionate leave in Spain.
•Tottenham youngster Marcus Edwards faces questions over his attitude and mentality after his loan spell with Norwich City was cut short.
DAILY MAIL•Pep Guardiola is facing a three-match Champions League ban after telling the referee to "shut his mouth" during Tuesday's defeat by Liverpool.
•Chelsea have joined Manchester United and Manchester City in making an enquiry to Nice over midfielder Jean Michael Seri.
•Danny Drinkwater is considering his Chelsea future after spending much of his first season at Stamford Bridge on the bench.
•Manchester City are targeting a summer move for Sao Paulo's £20million-rated Brazil defender Eder Militao.

DAILY STAR
•David Luiz has started training with a ball at Chelsea as he tries to get back from knee and ankle injuries in time to secure his place in Brazil's World Cup squad.

THE GUARDIAN
•Sunderland have stopped opening cash turnstiles on match days at the Stadium of Light to avoid Newcastle fans attending games to mock their rivals, who are set to be relegated to Sky Bet League One.

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
April 13 2018


THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester United have withdrawn their interest in Gareth Bale, who could now be on his way to Inter Milan from Real Madrid this summer.

THE SUN
Tottenham are plotting a £20m raid on London rivals West Ham to sign Arthur Masuaku.
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko is wanted by former club Monaco after struggling in his first Premier League season.

DAILY MIRROR
Chelsea are eyeing Manchester City's Brazilian target Eder Militao ahead of a summer overhaul at Stamford Bridge.
Napoli coach Maurizio Sarri has been sounded out about possibly succeeding Antonio Conte as Chelsea manager.
West Brom centre-back Jonny Evans will snub a summer transfer to Arsenal and is holding out for a move to Manchester City.
Eintracht Frankfurt head coach Niko Kovac is set to be named as Bayern Munich's new manager.
Southampton winger Dusan Tadic is wanted by Roma.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Wolves' imminent return to the Premier League is provoking urgent talks between clubs concerned by their relationship with super agent Jorge Mendes.
Premier League chiefs are set to push back the introduction of VAR for a year at a Friday meeting but will allow trials during the 2018-19 season.
Saido Berahino may have played his last game for Stoke this season after manager Paul Lambert banished the forward for continued indiscipline.

DAILY MAIL
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois over a move to Ligue 1 this summer, according to reports in France.
On-loan Crystal Palace midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek is almost certain to be in England's World Cup squad as long as he can stay free of injury until the end of the season.

DAILY STAR
Rafa Benitez is confident Newcastle can fight off interest from Chelsea and Tottenham for defender Jamaal Lascelles.
Joey Barton, whose 14-month ban from breaching betting rules ends on June 1, is wanted by Notts County this summer.

DAILY EXPRESS
Aleksandar Mitrovic has told Fulham they must hold on to manager Slavisa Jokanovic.

DAILY RECORD
Hearts expect to secure the signing of St Johnstone striker Steven MacLean on a pre-contract agreement.