What The Sports Pages Say

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Saturday's newspapers


DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United have placed Ryan Bertrand on their shortlist of candidates to deputise for the injured Luke Shaw.

Tottenham have seen their hopes of offloading Sergio Reguilon collapse after Arsenal agreed the loan departure of Kieran Tierney to Real Sociedad.


Novak Djokovic has taken some time out ahead of the US Open to hang out with another sporting great, Lionel Messi.


THE GUARDIAN

Arsenal and Monaco have agreed a €40m (£34.3m) transfer for striker Folarin Balogun to move to the principality.

Football coach Saul Isaksson-Hurst has been working with Arsenal academy product Folarin Balogun and believes he is one of the most exciting number nines in world football

THE SUN

Southend's clash with Eastleigh was delayed on Friday after furious Shrimpers fans hurled tennis balls onto the pitch as they protested their ownership following this week's 10-point deduction.

Alexis Sanchez has reportedly completed a stunning return to former club Inter Milan.

Shocking footage has emerged of a car crash involving a number of players from League Two side Gillingham, which saw the vehicle smash into a wall on a residential street. All of the players were able to walk away from the incident.

Karren Brady has demanded that FIFA call Luis Rubiales to account if the Spanish FA fails to act on the behaviour of its' president after the Women's World Cup final win over England.

EVENING STANDARD

Cristian Romero insists Ange Postecoglou is perfect for Tottenham.


Ron Walker is joined by Peter Smith on 'The Question' to discuss whether Ange Postecoglou's attacking style will bring success to Tottenham

DAILY MAIL

Ivan Toney has signed a deal to join renowned sports management firm CAA Stellar in a clear indication of his intention to leave Brentford.

Burnley have had an offer around £17m rejected by PSV Eindhoven for Belgium winger Johan Bakayoko.

The Football Association wants gambling companies to withdraw markets on yellow cards and other in-game incidents amid growing concern over spot-fixing in matches.

Chris Sutton believes Nottingham Forest would be "absolutely killed" if they let Brennan Johnson leave for Tottenham in a potential £50m deal.

Bournemouth are set to step up their interest in Leicester City striker Patson Daka, rated at £25m by his club, after Everton saw a loan offer for the Zambia international rejected.

DAILY MIRROR

Referees chiefs have defended their use of VAR after controversial comments from former official Mike Dean.

Arsenal might not be totally finished on the transfer front following their £200m summer outlay if Mikel Arteta's hint is anything to go by.

Everton's financial concerns could spell the end of their pursuit of £15m-rated Southampton striker Che Adams.


Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta insists that there's 'nothing going on' with the potential transfer of Gabriel Magalhaes

THE ATHLETIC

Liverpool have admitted failings in their academy system after being subjected to a formal complaint by the parents of a teenager who had been on their books.

The Association of Football Agents (AFA) has demanded that the English Football Association (FA) grants them more time to respond to a consultation on new FIFA agent regulations.

The US women's national team (USWNT) have been knocked off the top spot of FIFA's world rankings for the first time since March 2017.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Emma Raducanu stands at No 6 in the new Forbes list of the world's highest-paid tennis players, with estimated annual earnings of $15.3m (£12.2m).

England's catalogue of injury concerns has lengthened after it emerged that Kyle Sinckler was ruled out of the World Cup warm-up match against Fiji due to a pectoral injury.

Luke Donald has been urged to call up PGA Tour sensation Ludvig Aberg, who has been dubbed 'The Assassin', as one of his Ryder Cup wildcards.

DAILY STAR

Inter Miami fans have been left concerned by news Lionel Messi may start the new MLS campaign on the bench.

Manchester United are reportedly ramping up their interest in Fiorentina's Sofyan Amrabat as the transfer window draws to a close.

Sky Italy's Gianluca Di Marzio told Sky Sports that Fiorentina are willing to sell Sofyan Amrabat but haven't received a bid from Manchester Utd

DAILY RECORD

Ianis Hagi could be closing in on a move to Maccabi Tel Aviv as the winger reportedly gets set to leave Rangers.

Former Rangers boss Gio van Bronckhorst has revealed he was "not happy" that Calvin Bassey was sold during his time as manager.

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has been alerted to the availability of Southampton defender Lyanco as he looks for options to patch up his injury-riddled back-line.

Aberdeen have agreed terms on a deal to sign striker Pape Habib Gueye from Belgian club KV Kortrijk.

SCOTTISH SUN

Ange Postecoglou is ready to offer Jota an escape route from Saudi Arabia via north London, reports suggest.

THE SCOTSMAN

Joe Hart is not concerned by talk of Celtic bringing in even more competition for the goalkeeper position.




Fenerbahce's Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir, 25, is flying to England as he closes in on a £6m switch to Manchester United. (Talksport)

Manchester United have placed England international left-back Ryan Bertrand, 34 - a free agent after his release by Leicester - on their shortlist as they look to find cover for injured 28-year-old England defender Luke Shaw. (Express)

An unnamed team in Albania is the only club interested in signing Mason Greenwood after it was announced the England forward, 21, would not play for Manchester United again. (Sun)

Paris St-Germain want to offload French forward Hugo Ekitike, 21, to Brentford, but the Premier League club are focused on trying to sign Argentina winger Nicolas Gonzalez, 25, from Fiorentina. (Sky Sports)

Everton are close to agreeing a £25.7m deal to sign Udinese'sPortuguese striker Beto, 25. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

Tottenham are one of the clubs that have been alerted to the availability of Portuguese winger Jota, 24, only two months after becoming Al-Ittihad's club record signing. (90mi

Crystal Palace will demand £70m for both England winger Eberechi Eze, 25, and Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure, 23, this summer. (Evening Standard)

Liverpool are looking to secure the services of Bayer Leverkusen's 21-year-old Ecuador defender Piero Hincapie. (FourFourTwo)

Liverpool are desperate to add a new centre-back and central midfielder before the transfer deadline. (Football Insider)

Corinthians' Brazilian defender Murillo, 21, is on the verge on joining Nottingham Forest. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal are prepared to sell nine players to raise £100m to balance the books before the transfer window closes on 1 September. (Mirror)

Crystal Palace have made contact with Paris St-Germain about signing Germany midfielder Julian Draxler, 29. (RMC Sport - in French)

Lyon's French forward Bradley Barcola, 20, is ready to snub interest from Chelsea as he favours a move to Paris St-Germain. (90min)

Nottingham Forest are interested in Trevoh Chalobah, 24, but Chelsea's English defender is not keen on a move to the City Ground. (Football Insider)

Chalobah is said to be holding out for a move to German champions Bayern Munich, who see him as a potential replacement for France defender Benjamin Pavard, 27. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

Nottingham Forest are trying to sign Fenerbahce and Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi, 29, and have bid £3.4m. (Sports Digitale, in Turkish)

Schalke want to sign English left-back Derry Murkin, 24, from Dutch side Volendam but have only offered £430,000. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

 

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Crystal Palace and Mali midfielder Cheick Doucoure, 23, is top of Liverpool's shortlist for a new midfielder and is valued at £70m. (Football Insider)

West Ham have re-opened talks with Manchester United over signing England defender Harry Maguire, 30. (Sun)

Manchester United have contacted Chelsea over a possible loan for Spain full-back Marc Cucurella, 26. (Fabrizio Romano)

Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31, has told the club he wants to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Ittihad. (Rudy Galetti)

Liverpool are lining up Atletico Madrid's Portugal forward Joao Felix, 23, as a potential replacement for Salah. (Football Transfers)

Everton have agreed to pay more than 30m euros (£25.7m) to sign Portuguese striker Beto, 25, from Udinese. (Fabrizio Romano)

England midfielder Connor Gallagher, 23, will reject a move to Tottenham in order to fight for his place at Chelsea. (Football Insider)

Ajax are in talks with Atlanta United over a deal for Argentina midfielder Thiago Almada, 22. (90 min)

Chelsea are targeting a move for Bayer Leverkusen and Netherlands defender Jeremie Frimpong, 22. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Brighton have agreed a £23.2m deal to sign Lille's 19-year-old Cameroonian midfielder Carlos Baleba. (Talksport)

Luton are exploring a possible deal to sign Newcastle's English midfielder Isaac Hayden, 28. (Mail)

Spanish full-back Ivan Fresneda, 18, is set to join Sporting Lisbon from Real Valladolid. He had been linked with Arsenal and Newcastle. (Fabrizio Romano)

Barcelona were also keen on Fresneda but opted to sign Portugal defender Joao Cancelo, 29, from Manchester City. (The Athletic)

Crystal Palace could offer England midfielder Eberechi Eze, 25, a £5m-per-year contract with a release clause amid interest from Manchester City. (Sun)

Sevilla have enquired about the possibility of re-signing France defender Clement Lenglet, 28, from Barcelona. (Marca - in Spanish)

Fiorentina boss Vincenzo Italiano is urging the board to find a solution to 27-year-old Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat's future amid interest from Manchester United. (Sky Germany)

 

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

Juventus are trying to sneak ahead of Brighton for Boca Juniors left-back Valentin Barco.

Tottenham and Newcastle have made last-minute checks on PSV's Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko.

Sheffield United want to bring Manchester City youngster James McAtee back to Bramall Lane on loan.

Liverpool centre-half Nat Phillips has emerged as a target for his old club Stuttgart.

Hull will sell striker Oscar Estupinan - but he has to want to go.


THE MIRROR

Manchester United have put together a three-man left-back shortlist that includes Marc Cucurella, Sergio Reguilon and Marcos Alonso.

Manchester United and England legend Rio Ferdinand has told the Glazers that the protracted saga regarding the takeover risks undoing Erik ten Hag's work at Old Trafford.

Manchester United keeper Dean Henderson is to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Crystal Palace.

Tottenham legend Jurgen Klinsmann is backing Harry Kane to win the Ballon d'Or after joining Bayern Munich.

Harry Kane scores two in his first home game for the Bundesliga champions as Bayern Munich beat FC Augsburg 3-1.

Brighton have finally agreed a deal to sign midfielder Carlos Baleba from Lille as a replacement for Moises Caicedo.


DAILY MAIL

Strasbourg fans protested against multi-club ownership on Sunday as new majority shareholder after Chelsea owner Todd Boehly invested in the French outfit.

The entire management committee of the Women's National League have resigned.

Lionel Messi's legacy at Inter Miami is only growing, with his son Thiago now added to the franchise's academy.

West Ham have re-opened talks with Manchester United over a move for Harry Maguire, according to reports.


DAILY EXPRESS

Tennis star Mikael Ymer has announced that he will be retiring from the sport in a shock announcement made on social media. The Swedish star was recently suspended for 18 months for violating anti-doping rules.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Barcelona defender Marcos Alonso in the final week of the transfer market as they frantically search for left-back cover before the window closes.

Manchester United outcast Scott McTominay could reportedly be used in a shock player-exchange deal for Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Scott Brown has immediately been installed as favourite to succeed Lee Johnson at old club Hibs.

DAILY RECORD

Al Ittihad outcast Jota is facing a nervous wait to see his future decided as the agent of the Celtic hero was reportedly told to find a buyer by boss Nuno Espirito Santo.


Manchester City are close to signing Wolves and Portugal midfielder Matheus Nunes after submitting an improved offer for the 25-year-old. (Express)

Atletico Madrid's Portugal forward Joao Felix, 23, has been identified by Liverpool as a possible replacement for Egypt's Mohamed Salah, should the 31-year-old move to Saudi Arabia. (A Bola - in Portuguese)

Manchester United target Marcus Alonso has "made his decision" on a potential transfer to Old Trafford from Barcelona, with the Red Devils seeing the 32-year-old Spaniard as a replacement for the injured Luke Shaw. (Express)

Alonso is on a United shortlist that also includes 25-year-old Chelsea and Spain full-back Marc Cucurella. (Star)

Tottenham Hotspur defender Sergio Reguilon, 26, is another name on that list, but Fulham are ahead of Manchester United in the pursuit of the Spaniard. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Portuguese striker Beto, 25, is on the cusp of completing a £24m move from Serie A side Udinese to Everton, with the Toffees keen to do more business before Friday's transfer deadline. (iNews)

Bayern Munich are looking at making a loan move for Manchester United and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 26, and the German club could allow Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, to move to Old Trafford in exchange. (Bild - in German)

Paris St-Germain have made an offer worth 80m euros (£69m) for 24-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt forward Randal Kolo Muani, with fellow Frenchman Hugo Ekitike, 21, possibly moving the opposite way for 20m euros (£17m) in a separate deal. (Sky Sport Germany)

AS Monaco are back in talks to sign English defender Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, from Fulham and negotiations are underway. (Fabrizio Romano)

Everton are in talks to sign 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland defender Nico Elvedi. (Gianluca di Marzio)

Roma have emerged as leading contenders to take Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku, 30, on loan. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea are trying to agree a loan fee of £7m with Roma for Lukaku, while the Italian club are asking the player to take a pay cut of the same amount to make the move happen. (Mail)

Tottenham Hotspur are set to launch a £50m move for Nottingham Forest and Wales forward Brennan Johnson, 22. (Evening Standard)

Marco Verratti is on the verge of moving from Paris St-Germain to Al-Arabi, after the Saudi Arabian club agreed a fee with the French side for the 30-year-old Italy midfielder. (Football Italia)

Nottingham Forest are interested in Wolves goalkeeper Jose Sa, 30, as long-term target Dean Henderson nears a move to Crystal Palace. (Football Insider)

Fulham are looking to sign Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne, 27, from Leicester City. (Fabrizio Romano)

Napoli will rival Manchester United for Fiorentina's Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, 27. (Marca - in Spanish)

 

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Tuesday 29 August 2023 07:09, UK



THE SUN
Liverpool are targeting a move for former Chelsea star Joao Felix as a potential replacement for Mohamed Salah.
Arsenal ace Gabriel Magalhaes is expected to stay at the Emirates despite recent interest from Saudi Arabia.
Chelsea are targeting a shock move for Arsenal ace Emile Smith Rowe ahead of Friday's transfer deadline day.
Manchester United have offered Anthony Martial to Real Madrid for around £13m, according to reports.


DAILY MAIL
Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard is reportedly set to announce his retirement at the age of 32.
Police are investigating a city-centre brawl involving Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles.
FIFA will push for Luis Rubiales to be banned from all football for 15 years after the disgraced Spanish FA president's own federation dramatically withdrew their support for him.
Liverpool do not want to sell either Mohamed Salah or Joe Gomez to Al-Ittihad despite the Saudi Pro League side registering a strong interest in both.
Bayern Munich have begun to make moves in their pursuit of Trevoh Chalobah after opening discussions with Chelsea for the defender.
Tottenham are looking to offload a number of their squad before Friday's 11pm deadline but defender Eric Dier would prefer to see out his contract if possible and leave as a free agent next year.
West Ham's immediate priority is on bringing in another striker with technical director Tim Steidten in Brazil negotiating with Corinthians over the signing of forward Yuri Alberto, 22.
Ian Maatsen's decision over a new contract could have a bearing on Marc Cucurella's departure from Stamford Bridge.
New York Red Bulls' teenage defender Jed Akwaboah has been training at Brentford and Chelsea over the past weeks as he looks to impress.
Wolves are very keen to sign Manchester City's James McAtee but it would be treated separately to the deal for Matheus Nunes. Ajax, Sheffield United and Leicester City also like McAtee.
Sheffield United are taking a close look at 17-year-old Hamilton Academical forward Ryan One this week.
Leeds have made an offer for Rangers midfielder Glen Kamara but the fee has still to be agreed for the Finland international.
Burnley, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham City are in the running for USA international right-back Reggie Cannon.
Swansea City are targeting Cologne defender Kristian Pedersen and Bristol City's Zak Vyner.
USA midfielder Adeteye Gbadehan was training at Brentford last week.
Nottingham Forest have revived their bid to sign Arsenal left-back Nuno Tavares on loan.

THE GUARDIAN
Joao Cancelo is close to completing a loan move to Barcelona that is likely to signal his full departure from Manchester City.

DAILY MIRROR

Wolves are weighing up making a £20m bid for the Leicester forward Kelechi Iheanacho.
Divock Origi could be making a return to the Premier League with Burnley, according to a report from the forward's native Belgium.


The Telegraph's Jason Burt admits he's surprised by Manchester United's reported interest in Tottenham's Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Nottingham Forest have submitted an official complaint to referees' body PGMOL after expressing their "anger" at the performance of Stuart Attwell and his officials in Saturday's defeat by Manchester United.
Matheus Nunes is facing disciplinary action from Wolverhampton Wanderers after stopping training as he bids to push through a move to Manchester City.

THE ATHLETIC
Fulham are in talks to sign Swansea City goalkeeper Steven Benda.

THE TIMES
Tottenham Hotspur are getting closer to agreeing a £50m deal for Brennan Johnson with the Nottingham Forest forward preferring a move to Ange Postecoglou's side over Brentford.
Andy Murray has accused Wimbledon of putting increased TV money ahead of creating a fair playing environment for players.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Ex-Dundee star Jamie McCunnie was left scarred for his life after he was head butted by former Scottish youth player Martin Szpak during an over-35s league match.
Eddie Howe has hailed new Scotland call-up Elliot Anderson as an 'extraordinary' talent.
Paperwork has delayed Luis Palma's transfer to Celtic - but he is still on the move to Scotland.
Former Rangers winger Ryan Kent is on the lookout for someone to look after his pet crocodile

DAILY RECORD
Celtic signing Luis Palma is facing an Old Firm showdown dash as Parkhead chiefs look to cut through the red tape surrounding his £3.5m move.
Rangers are keeping a close eye on Harry Souttar's situation ahead of the transfer deadline.
St Johnstone manager Steven MacLean is ready to deal in Austrian midfielder Sven Sprangler.



Manchester United are considering a surprise move for Tottenham's 28-year-old Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Bayern Munich are looking to secure a loan deal for Manchester United's Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 26, and could allow Netherlands midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, 21, to move to Old Trafford on loan. (Bild - in German)

Al-Ittihad are ready to test Liverpool's resolve with a $162m (£129m) bid for Mohamed Salah, despite the Reds insisting the 31-year-old Egypt forward is not for sale. (CBS Sports)

Manchester United have inquired about Brentford's English defender Rico Henry, 26, as they consider options to replace injured England left-back Luke Shaw, 28. (Mail)

United are set to reject West Ham's latest offer for England defender Harry Maguire, with manager Erik ten Hag keen to keep the 30-year-old amid the club's mounting injury problems. (Talksport)

West Ham have agreed personal terms with Corinthians striker Yuri Alberto and the 22-year-old Brazil midfielder is expected to complete a permanent switch in the next 24 hours. (Football Insider)

Chelsea are considering a late move for 23-year-old Arsenal and England midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, with Barcelona pair - Spanish forward Ferran Torres, 23, and Brazilian winger Raphinha, 26 - also being considered by the Blues. (Mail)

Tottenham have entered talks with Nottingham Forest over a deal for their Wales forward Brennan Johnson, but a formal bid is yet to be submitted for the 22-year-old. (Sky Sports)

Barcelona expect to complete a loan deal for Manchester City's 29-year-old Portugal full-back, Joao Cancelo, in the coming days. (ESPN)

Nottingham Forest are closing in on the signing of Leicester's 26-year-old Nigeria midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi. (Talksport)

But Bayern Munich are also interested in Ndidi. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are pushing to sign PSV Eindhoven's Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko, with Everton, Burnley and Crystal Palace also interested in the 20-year-old. (Football Insider)

Nottingham Forest have submitted a bid close to 9m euros (£7.7m) for Benfica and Greece goalkeeper Odysseas Vlachodimos, 29. (Fabrizio Romano)

Forest are also close to completing a swap deal for Bologna's 25-year-old Argentina midfielder Nicolas Dominguez, which will see Switzerland midfielder Remo Freuler, 31, move the other way. (Sky Sports)

Leeds have made an approach for Tottenham's England Under-21 right-back Djed Spence, 23, on a season-long loan deal. (Athletic - subscription required)

Saudi side Al-Ittihad are also interested in Liverpool's England defender, Joe Gomez, but the Reds have no intention of selling the 26-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

Brazil midfielder Fred, 30, appears to have confirmed 25-year-old Turkey goalkeeper Altay Bayindir's imminent move to Manchester United by wishing his Fenerbahce team-mate well at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)

 

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Wednesday 30 August 2023 07:37, UK


DAILY MAIL
Arsenal have knocked back an initial approach from Chelsea for Emile Smith Rowe.
Barcelona striker Robert Lewandowski has criticised manager Xavi for not starting enough attacking players.
Former Manchester United prospect Adnan Januzaj has emerged as a target for Saudi Arabian club Al Tai.
Leeds have denied claims that Bayer Leverkusen's Nadiem Amiri made the shock decision to reject a move to the club, with German reports previously suggesting the player turned down the Championship side at the last moment.
Dharmesh Sheth provides an update as Manchester United make an offer to sign left-back Marc Cucurella from Chelsea
Luton Town fans got their first glimpse at Kenilworth Road's new look, as the Bobbers Stand was opened for the time for their Carabao Cup tie against Gillingham.
Manchester City are willing to walk away from a deal to sign Matheus Nunes from Wolves.
Eden Hazard's proposed return to the Premier League is being hampered by reservations over his fitness and conditioning.
Harry Maguire is likely to stay at Manchester United after a loan move to West Ham failed to materialise.
Manchester City are due to make decisions on James McAtee and Cole Palmer on Wednesday as both are attracting interest from several clubs.
Brentford are considering making a late move for Marseille midfielder Azzedine Ounahi before the transfer window shuts on Friday.
Nottingham Forest have agreed a deal with Arsenal to sign Nuno Tavares on loan with an option to buy for around £12m.
Manchester United have been given a major boost ahead of their Premier League clash with Arsenal on Sunday, with Rasmus Hojlund deemed fit enough to make Denmark's squad for the September internationals.
Laura Siegemund was reduced to tears in her post-match press conference at the US Open after a falling out with Coco Gauff during the pair's first-round match.
Romelu Lukaku waves to the Roma fans as he arrives in Rome ahead of his loan move from Chelsea

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United run the risk of losing Andre Onana for up to five weeks in the new year after the goalkeeper was recalled by Cameroon. Onana has been named in Cameroon's squad for their final Africa Cup of Nations qualifying match against Burundi on September 12, when the winner will secure their place in the finals.
West Ham United have been approached by a club in the Saudi Pro League about selling Spain midfielder Pablo Fornals.
Next year's T20 Blast could be played in a new group structure as the competition aims to remain relevant alongside The Hundred and the congested global cricket calendar.
Chelsea head coach Mauricio Pochettino does not rule out more signings in this summer transfer window and says all of the players he has in his squad at the moment are part of his plans

THE SUN
Andy Carroll is reportedly in talks over a move to French outfit Amiens SC.
Man Utd have agreed personal terms in principle with Marc Cucurella.
Daniel Dubois is "distraught" after having his world title dream "stolen from" him in his Polish punch-up with Oleksandr Usyk, according to head coach Don Charles.
Burnley are looking into a transfer for Belgian hitman Divock Origi after he was axed from AC Milan, according to reports.
Michy Batshuayi is reportedly on the verge of a shock Premier League return, with Nottingham Forest lining up a move for the Fenerbahce striker.
Aston Villa are in talks with Barcelona over a move for Clement Lenglet.

THE GUARDIAN
The Union of European Clubs, which represents 121 teams from around the continent, has issued a statement urging Luis Rubiales to stand down with immediate effect as president of the Spanish football federation.
Chelsea have been accused of penny-pinching and putting financial strain on supporters after removing a £10 coach subsidy for travel to domestic away games.
Andy Murray has said he asked Wimbledon organisers this year not to schedule him as the final match on Centre Court every day because of concerns over late finishes.
West Ham have stepped up their interest in the Paris Saint-Germain striker Hugo Ekitike and are holding further discussions with Corinthians over a deal for Yuri Alberto.
Saudi pro League side, Al Ittihad have put Liverpool’s Joe Gomez at the top of their list of defensive targets, and are planning an approach once they have resolved their pursuit of Mo Salah

DAILY MIRROR
Jesse Lingard is set to join West Ham on a free transfer, though the Hammers will first prioritise signing a new striker.
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster has branded Arsenal's decision to sign David Raya "pathetic".
Darwin Nunez has opened up about the impact former Leeds manager Marcelo Bielsa has had on his game after the forward's brilliant cameo in Liverpool's win over Newcastle.
A BBC News segment detailing the Luis Rubiales saga used footage of former Manchester City and West Ham defender Pablo Zabaleta in error.
Lionesses striker Beth Mead believes England "peaked" in the Women's World Cup semi-finals before becoming overwhelmed by Spain in the tournament's 1-0 final loss.
Liverpool defender Nat Phillips could finally complete a switch away from Anfield before Friday night's transfer deadline.

THE ATHLETIC
Inter Miami defender Jordi Alba is set to step aside from international duty with Spain.
Wolves are close to signing Paraguayan winger Enso Gonzalez from Club Libertad.
Paul Mullin, Wrexham's goalscoring talisman, has returned to non-contact training, manager Phil Parkinson has revealed.
Mauricio Pochettino is committed to continuing the legacy of Chelsea's academy despite the arrival of a number of big-money signings this summer.
Nottingham Forest are edging closer to completing the signings of defenders Murillo and Nuno Tavares.
Leeds United have formally abandoned their bid for Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Nadiem Amiri after failed negotiations with the Germany international.
Barcelona defender Eric Garcia has told Xavi he wants to leave on loan to Girona.

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham could miss out on prolific Porto striker Mehdi Taremi as AC Milan close in on a late summer deal.

THE TIMES
Manchester United may have to terminate Mason Greenwood's contract before Friday night if he is to have the best chance of securing a move to a leading European league.
England's World Cup plans are set to be disrupted after French air traffic controllers announced plans for industrial action.
British athletes and staff involved in the World Athletics Championships remain stuck in Budapest because of the travel chaos caused by the UK's air traffic control system failure, with some being told they will have to wait until Thursday to board a flight home.
Rangers have been assured they will have safe passage into PSV Eindhoven's Philips Stadium on Wednesday after ugly scenes when the clubs met there one year ago.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers hero Steven Davis has had another operation on his knee, it has been revealed.
Hibernian have made their first move to bring Neil Lennon back as manager.
Celtic have ended their interest in Mathias Kvistgaarden.
Aiden McGeady has hinted that he doesn't think the right standards were being met at Hibs under Lee Johnson.

DAILY RECORD
Alfredo Morelos could be set to reunite with former Rangers pal Ryan Kent with a transfer to Fenerbahce edging closer.


Chelsea could launch a bid for Brentford's £80m-rated England striker Ivan Toney, 27, before the transfer window shuts on 1 September. (Independent)

Tottenham have offered Bayern Munich the chance to sign 29-year-old England defender Eric Dier. (Sky Sports Germany - in German)

Brentford have pulled out of the race to sign Wales forward Brennan Johnson, 22, leaving Tottenham as the frontrunners to strike a deal with Nottingham Forest. (Mirror)

Spurs have also been in contact with Barcelona over the availability of Spain forward Ansu Fati, 20, but face competition from Chelsea. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United have approached Lyon over a loan move for 30-year-old Argentina left-back Nicolas Tagliafico. (Le Parisien - in French)

Besiktas are set to offer Manchester United's 21-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood a return to football after it was announced he would leave Old Trafford. (i Sport)

Manchester United have also submitted a proposal to sign Spain left-back Marc Cucurella, 25, on loan from Chelsea. (Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea have received an inquiry from Bayern Munich for 23-year-old England midfielder Conor Gallagher, while England Under-21 defender Trevoh Chalobah, 24, is also open to a move to the Bundesliga champions. (Talksport)

Chelsea are considering a move to bring Atletico Madrid's Portugal forward Joao Felix back to the club following the 23-year-old's loan spell at Stamford Bridge last season. (90 min)

Aston Villa are in talks with Barcelona over a deal for 28-year-old France defender Clement Lenglet. (Fabrizio Romano)

Fulham are in advanced talks with Everton to sign Nigeria midfielder Alex Iwobi, 27. (Talksport)

Fulham have also agreed a deal with Sevilla for Argentina forward Lucas Ocampos, 29. (Telegraph - subscription required)

It is looking increasingly likely West Ham will offer free agent and former England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, a short-term contract. (Standard)

Nottingham Forest have agreed a loan deal with Arsenal for their 23-year-old Portuguese left-back Nuno Tavares. (Fabrizio Romano)

But Arsenal have rejected Chelsea's approach for England forward Emile Smith Rowe, 23. (Mail)

Wolves are exploring a move for Club Libertad's 18-year-old Paraguayan forward Enso Gonzalez. (Football Insider)

West Ham are in talks with Paris St-Germain over the signing of 21-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike. (Sky Sports)

Crystal Palace have also submitted a loan offer for Ekitike. (L'Equipe - in French)

Luton are keen on a loan deal for Arsenal's 27-year-old English defender Rob Holding. (Standard)

Liverpool's English defender Nat Phillips could leave before the end of the transfer window, with Middlesbrough among the clubs interested in loaning the 26-year-old. (Athletic - subscription required)

 

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Thursday 31 August 2023 07:31, UK



TALKSPORT
Brighton are set to hijack Tottenham's loan move for Barcelona forward Ansu Fati.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Harry Kane was barred from Tottenham's training ground in the hours leading up to his move to Bayern Munich, meaning he was unable to say a face-to-face goodbye to long-time team-mates.
Bayern Munich will offer up to £50m for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha while doubts are growing over their ability to complete a deal for Chelsea's Trevoh Chalobah.
France's preparation for the World Cup opener against New Zealand suffered another blow with an injury to centre Jonathan Danty.

DAILY MAIL
Al-Ittihad are ready to test Liverpool's resolve to keep Mohamed Salah with an offer worth just under £120m and they believe the Egypt striker is keen to move to Saudi Arabia, whose Pro League chief executive Saad al-Lazeez will be based in France for the rest of the European transfer window to make negotiations easier.
Fulham are hopeful of securing a £20m deal with Everton for forward Alex Iwobi.
Talks between Crystal Palace and Leicester City over a deal for striker Kelechi Iheanacho have stalled over his £18m price tag. The player is reported to be interested in a move to Selhurst Park.
Luton Town are set to sign Manchester United defender Teden Mengi on a permanent deal.
Bayern Munich's Ryan Gravenberch has agreed personal terms with Liverpool as the Dutchman seeks regular minutes - and the Bundesliga side's pursuit of Joao Palhinha could pave the way for a move to Liverpool.
Raheem Sterling is available for England selection after missing the two previous squads amid fitness concerns.
Atletico Madrid have revived talks with Tottenham over a loan deal for midfielder Pierre Emile Hojbjerg with an obligation to buy.
Everton's hunt for investment is facing another setback after Government officials expressed concerns over the club agreeing a deal with US firm 777 Partners.
Everton manager Sean Dyche claims the club are trying to 'construct deals' in the last few days of the transfer window but admits that finding the money is difficult.
Brentford have resurrected talks with Nottingham Forest over Brennan Johnson after initially appearing to pull out of the race for the 22-year-old.
Wolves are in talks to sign Strasbourg pair Habib Diarra and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde but opening offers were knocked back on Wednesday night.
Fiorentina have dismissed Manchester United's initial loan offer for Sofyan Amrabat because the club want a guaranteed permanent fee for the midfielder.
Brentford have asked about West Ham target Hugo Ekitike at Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille midfielder Azzedine Ounahi.
Inter have made a loan approach for Tottenham's Tanguy Ndombele, with the midfielder's future uncertain in north London.
Manchester United are in discussions with Galatasaray over a loan move for Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek as the player edges nearer to a departure.
The world's top golfers will be invited to play in a unified global tour featuring 18 tournaments as part of golf's extraordinary peace deal with Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund.

THE SUN
Arsenal are reported to be the "unnamed club" who made a world record bid for England goalkeeper Mary Earps and they are expected to soon make a second proposal to Manchester United.
Jordan Henderson is set to be included in England's squad on Thursday despite his move to Saudi Arabia.

Manchester United have made contact with Nice over a deal to sign centre-back Jean-Clair Todibo as they look for additional cover at the back.
Chelsea will smash through the £1bn spending mark under Todd Boehly if they are able to complete a £45m deal to sign Manchester City midfielder Cole Palmer.
Marc Cucurella is open to a loan move to Manchester United because of his "disappointment" over the chances he has been given in over a season at Chelsea.
Manchester United are beating off competition from Chelsea to sign Benfica teenager Joao Neves, a midfielder who has been dubbed "the next Bruno Fernandes".
The Transfer Talk panel discuss why Manchester United are looking to bring in Chelsea fullback Marc Cucurella as a late summer addition to their squad
Turkey looks like being the only destination for Mason Greenwood if he is able to secure a loan move away from Manchester United with multiple clubs being "scared" of signing him.
Manchester United transfer target Marc Cucurella was booed by Chelsea fans ahead of Wednesday's Carabao Cup clash with AFC Wimbledon.
Eden Hazard has received an offer to play in Scotland, according to reports.
Controversial Spain manager Jorge Vilda is reportedly being lined up to take charge of Saudi Arabia's women's team.

THE TIMES
UEFA's director of football Zvonimir Boban has called new stoppage-time rules "absurd" and "crazy" and insisted they will not be used in the Champions League this season.
French football expert Jonathan Johnson says potential West Ham signing Hugo Ekitike 'shows a lot of promise' and reveals Brentford are also interested in signing him
Erling Haaland has revealed that he sleeps with his mouth taped shut and wears light-blocking glasses for three hours before going to bed.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United are pressing on with their bid to sign Sofyan Amrabat despite having their initial loan offer of only £1.7m turned down by Fiorentina.
Kaveh Solhekol reports that Manchester United are now in talks with Fiorentina over the potential signing of Sofyan Amrabat
Villarreal have rejected a loan offer from Manchester United for left-back Alfonso Pedraza, who is keen to stay in Spain to further his bid for a place in the national team squad.
Former Liverpool and Rangers winger Ryan Kent splashed out £145,000 on a racehorse at the sales earlier this week and hopes his colt by Mehmas will be able to run at Royal Ascot next summer.

EVENING STANDARD
Jesse Lingard is closing on a return to the Premier League but will only get a short-term deal from West Ham and might not officially sign until after the summer window has closed.
Mauricio Pochettino has moved to allay fears of a serious injury to Levi Colwill, insisting the defender only has a "small problem" after suffering a knock in the 2-1 win over AFC Wimbledon.

DAILY EXPRESS
Reports in Spain have suggested Liverpool will try to sign Barcelona pair Ansu Fati and Abde Ezzalzouli if the sale of Mo Salah to Al-Ittihad is sanctioned.

THE ATHLETIC
Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson is close to signing for Danish top-flight side Lyngby more than two years after he played his last competitive game.
Everton manager Sean Dyche praised the impact of new signing Beto, admitting he was impressed with his bravery after the striker missed a chance just minutes before scoring his first goal for the club.
Liverpool are likely to rebuff loan interest in young midfielder Tyler Morton as they might need him for cover if they are unable to replace their already departed stars.
Two matches in the first round of UEFA Europa Conference League qualifying have been flagged to European football's governing body because of suspicious betting patterns.
Barcelona are in advanced talks on a deal to sign centre back Mamadou Fall from LAFC.
An inquest has been opened into the death of the construction worker who died after an incident at the site of Everton's new stadium.

DAILY RECORD
Jeff Hendrick is among the options Aberdeen are considering to add experience to their midfield, but they fear English Championship sides might scupper their interest in the Newcastle man.
Neil McCann is surprised Celtic didn't look closer to home in their search for striker competition and feels Hearts' Lawrence Shankland would have made an ideal signing for Brendan Rodgers.
Celtic are set to seal a new long-term deal for Liel Abada.


Al-Ittihad are preparing a £118m bid for Mohamed Salah, despite Liverpool insisting their 31-year-old Egypt forward is not for sale. (Mail)

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp would be "furious" if the Reds are tempted to accept Saudi side Al-Ittihad's offer for Salah with the transfer deadline on Friday. (Star)

Tottenham Hotspur are also considering a move for Crystal Palace's England forward Eberechi Eze, 25, after a move for Nottingham Forest's Wales forward Brennan Johnson, 22, stalled. (Independent)

Manchester United want to sign a midfielder before the transfer deadline, with Fiorentina's Morocco international Sofyan Amrabat, 27, their prime target. (Mirror)

Fiorentina have rejected United's £1.7m loan offer for Amrabat but will consider a deal with an obligation to buy. (Mail)

Manchester United have also contacted Tottenham over a deal for 28-year-old Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg. (Sky Sports)

Bayern Munich have looking at 28-year-old Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, who is open to the switch and is valued at 90m euros (£77m) by the London club. (Sky Sports Germany)

Bayern are set to offer up to £50m for Palhinha and have turned to the Portugal international because there are doubts over their move for Chelsea's 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Borussia Dortmund have reached a verbal agreement to sign Southampton and Germany defender Armel Bella-Kotchap, 21, on a loan deal with an option to buy. (Sky Sports Germany)

Inter Milan are looking at making a move for Tottenham's 26-year-old French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, who spent last season on loan at Napoli. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

Wolves have made an initial 25m euro (£21.5m) bid for Strasbourg's 19-year-old French midfielder Habib Diarra but have yet to receive a response from the Ligue 1 club. (L'Equipe - in French)

Luton Town are set to sign Manchester United's 21-year-old English defender Teden Mengi. (Mail)

Nottingham Forest are closing in on a deal to take 22-year-old England winger Callum Hudson-Odoi from Chelsea. (Guardian)

Sheffield United are leading the race to sign Manchester City's England Under-21 midfielder James McAtee, 20, for a second loan spell at the club after spending last season at Bramall Lane. (Football Insider)

Al-Ittihad have sounded out Liverpool's 24-year-old French defender Ibrahima Konate over a possible move. (RMC Sport - in French)

Arsenal agreed a 17.5% sell-on clause in the £35m deal that took 22-year-old United States forward Folarin Balogun to Monaco. (Mirror)

 

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Friday 1 September 2023 06:25, UK



DAILY MAIL
Chelsea's demand for a £7m loan fee from Manchester United for Marc Cucurella led the Old Trafford side to move on to target Tottenham left-back Sergio Reguilon.
Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg might get the chance to stay in London with Fulham making a late move to add him to their midfield options.
Kylian Mbappe is ready to sign a new contract with PSG that will run until the summer of 2026, but it will include a release clause which can be activated in the 2024 summer window.
The EFL says no changes will be made to the Carabao Cup second-round draw despite its error in alphabetising the list of teams which saw Norwich City given ball 19 and Newcastle United, who eventually drew Manchester City, the No 20 ball.
Tottenham defender Japhet Tanganga is close to agreeing terms on a loan move to Bundesliga side FC Augsburg.
Chelsea target Cole Palmer scored his first Manchester City goal in 2021 against Wycombe in the Carabao Cup with this superb curling effort
Fulham have made another late attempt to hijack Nottingham Forest's move for Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi.
Luke Shaw might not be back in Manchester United's first-team plans until the middle of November.
Yorkshire are considering selling their home ground Headingley to raise funds as they continue to struggle to secure much-needed investment. The stadium is valued at £23m.

THE SUN
Dharmesh Sheth explains why Manchester United may now be turning their attention to Tottenham's Sergio Reguilon ahead of Marc Cucurella
Manchester United have failed in an effort to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana, according to reports in France.
Chelsea flop Tiemoue Bakayoko has finally found a new club, opting to return to French football with Lorient.
Mario Balotelli has been banished from Swiss club FC Sion's squad and the club is now actively trying to sell the Italian to a Saudi Arabian team.
Fulham and Nottingham Forest are both attempting to sign France international Youssouf Fofana on Deadline Day.
Luton manager Rob Edwards has revealed the club have no interest in signing Rob Holding from Arsenal.
Sergio Reguilon has completed his medical at Manchester United ahead of becoming the replacement for the injured Luke Shaw.

DAILY MIRROR
Fulham have made a last-ditch offer to scupper Manchester United's pursuit of Sofyan Amrabat by making a £26m offer to take the Fiorentina midfielder on a permanent basis, according to reports in Italy.
Inter Miami boss Tata Martino says MLS is considering schedule changes next season with Lionel Messi set to miss a number of upcoming games while on international duty with Argentina.
FIFA wants to make all agents complete a new exam and will punish Premier League clubs for using unlicensed intermediaries
Thiago's father, Mazinho, wants to see his son join up with Celta Vigo amid uncertainty around his Liverpool future.
VAR officials are monitoring screens at Stockley Park wearing their full training referees' kit - to help them stay in the 'zone'.
Former Everton midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson has signed for Danish side Lyngby Boldklub.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Nottingham Forest are hopeful they will be able to break their transfer record on Deadline Day to bring in PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare for £30m.
The number of English clubs in rugby union's Champions Cup could be slashed to five next year as part of a radical overhaul to streamline the European competition into a more elite tournament.
Cole Palmer has completed his medical and will be announced as a Chelsea player as the club brace themselves for a late bid from Tottenham for Conor Gallagher.
Fiorentina are willing to loan Sofyan Amrabat to Manchester United but insist any deal includes an obligation to buy the Morocco midfielder at the end of the season.

THE GUARDIAN

LaLiga TV's Semra Hunter is not surprised the Spanish FA is considering the dismissal of Spain head coach Jorge Vilda, nine days after his side won the Women's World Cup
Spain's football federation is preparing to sack controversial women's national team head coach Jorge Vilda.
Australia are set to go into their first 2023 Rugby World Cup match without their most experienced player, former captain James Slipper.

THE TIMES
Saudi Arabia officials and ministers have embarked on a campaign to get support from Europe for their bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

DAILY RECORD
Steven Naismith is set to be confirmed as Hearts head coach after the club's exit from European competition on Thursday night removed any restrictions he had on being in charge.
Harry Souttar is looking for a way out of Leicester City before Friday's deadline and continues to be linked with a move to Rangers.
Ben Davies is likely to leave Rangers on loan on Deadline Day with Stoke City showing interest in the defender.


Tottenham will focus on a deal for Nottingham Forest and Wales forward Brennan Johnson, 22, after being beaten by Brighton to the loan signing of Barcelona and Spain forward Ansu Fati, 20. (Standard)

Spurs are also weighing up a late transfer window bid for Chelsea and England midfielder Conor Gallagher, 23. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Saudi Pro League club Al-Ittihad are willing to offer a record Premier League fee of £150m to Liverpool for Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Fulham have rejected an opening offer from Bayern Munich for Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28. (90min)

Bayern Munich have reached a verbal agreement with Palhinha over a contract and the player has told Fulham that he wants to move to the German champions. (Sky Sports Germany)

Fulham have contacted Manchester United over a potential deal for Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 26, as they attempt to line up a replacement for Palhinha. (Sky Sports)

Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 28, is also being viewed as a potential option to replace Palhinha, who Fulham value at £60m. (Standard)

Fulham are also ready to hijack Nottingham Forest's deal for Monaco's France midfielder Youssouf Fofana, 24. (Football Insider)

Bayern Munich have backed away from talks with Chelsea over Trevoh Chalobah, 24, after the Blues declined to lower their £50m asking price for the English centre-back. (90min)

Manchester United have made progress on a loan-to-buy deal for 27-year-old Fiorentina and Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat. (90min)

However, Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso says "there are many negotiations in progress" for Amrabat, who will stay at the club if a deal for his exit cannot be agreed. (Football Italia)

Wolves have had an enquiry for Harrison Reed, 28, knocked back by Fulham, who are keen to tie the midfielder to a new deal. (Athletic - subscription required)

Brentford have lodged a club record bid of £34m for PSV Eindhoven and Belgium forward Johan Bakayoko, 20. (90min)

Tottenham have rejected an offer from Burnley for England defender Eric Dier, 29. (Football Insider)

English defender Japhet Tanganga, 24, is close to leaving Spurs to join German side Augsburg on loan. (Football Insider)

English forward Keinan Davis, 25, is close to completing a permanent move from Aston Villa to Udinese. (Nicolo Schira)

Despite approaches from Real Betis and Besiktas, Aston Villa's Brazil forward Philippe Coutinho, 31, still wants to join Qatari club Al-Duhail. (Fabrizio Romano)

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci, 36, has reached a verbal agreement to join Union Berlin on a permanent deal from Juventus. (Fabrizio Romano)

Wolves are interested in Southampton and Scotland forward Che Adams, 27, and have also considered a move for Leicester City and Nigeria striker Kelechi Iheanacho, 26, to bolster the attacking options in their squad. (Mail)

AC Milan's move for Porto and Iran forward Mehdi Taremi, 31, appears to have broken down when a new agent was introduced to the process after the clubs had agreed a £12.8m fee. (La Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Nottingham Forest have revived talks with PSV Eindhoven over completing a deal for Ivory Coast midfielder Ibrahim Sangare, 25. (Mail)

Fulham have reopened transfer talks with Chelsea over Callum Hudson-Odoi, 22, just as Forest were closing in on a deal for the England winger. (Evening Standard)

Hannibal Mejbri, 20, has been promised an important role at Manchester United if he stays beyond the closure of the transfer window with the Tunisia midfielder attracting interest from Sevilla and Anderlecht. (Mirror)

Southampton have agreed a fee with Sunderland that could rise to £12m to sign Scotland striker Ross Stewart, 27. (Athletic -subscription required

 

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Saturday's newspapers


THE SUN

Arsenal are reported to be considering ripping up £72m signing Nicolas Pepe's contract because of their struggles to find a buyer for him this summer.

Joao Palhinha had posed with a Bayern Munich shirt and was going through other media, including a full photoshoot, when he learned the deal to leave Fulham had failed.



DAILY MAIL

Al Ittihad will not be put off in their pursuit of Liverpool superstar Mo Salah and will carry on pushing for a deal worth more than £150m next week, likely to the fury of Anfield boss Jurgen Klopp.

Britain's biggest bookmakers have suspended betting markets on West Ham midfielder Lucas Paqueta being booked because of integrity concerns.

Lionel Messi has been revealed as having a "handshake sort of deal" with MLS over media arrangements and will only speak to journalists before and after games "as he pleases".

THE GUARDIAN

Juan Mata is set to make a sensational return to professional football by signing for Japanese club Vissel Kobe.

THE TIMES

UEFA's controversial system which allocates 30 per cent of Champions League cash based on clubs' historical achievements in Europe is to be reformed next year with more money awarded based on present performance instead.

Former England head coach Eddie Jones has taken aim at the Rugby Football Union for failing to produce young replacements for an "ageing" national squad.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Brighton failed with a deadline day move to add Derby County defender Eiran Cashin to their squad after agreeing a £4m fee for the 21-year-old.

Eddie Pepperell has warned Luke Donald he would be threatening the integrity of the qualifying system if he picks Ludvig Aberg as a wildcard for his European Ryder Cup team after so few tournaments on the European Tour.

DAILY RECORD

Stoke City had an offer to sign Ben Davies rejected by Rangers, who also said no to loaning him out to the Championship side.


Al-Ittihad are prepared to bid £200m for Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31, before the Saudi Pro League transfer window closes on 7 September. (Mail)

Liverpool already have a replacement for Salah lined up and could move for PSV Eindhoven's Belgian winger Johan Bakayoko, 20, in January if the Egyptian forward decides to leave. (Express)

Lazio decided against signing Manchester United's 21-year-old English forward Mason Greenwood before he joined Getafe on loan on deadline day. (Goal)

Atletico Madrid's negotiations with Tottenham for Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 28, ended after Spurs rejected the first bid as it did not include an obligation to buy. (Fabrizio Romano)

Southampton blocked 27-year-old Scotland forward Che Adams' loan move to Wolves. (Athletic - subscription required)

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino says the transfer window has been "tough" despite his side spending more than £360m this summer. (FourFourTwo)

France winger Nicolas Pepe, 28, could leave Arsenal for an unnamed Saudi side before the Pro League transfer window closes on 7 September. (Football London via Fabrice Hawkins)

Arsenal considered terminating Pepe's contract on Friday, one year before the end of his deal, after a proposed move to Besiktas fell through. (Mail)

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is expected to deploy 21-year-old Netherlands midfielder and new signing Ryan Gravenberch in a box-to-box number eight role in midfield. (Express)

Bayern Munich missed out on three targets on transfer deadline day - Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, was retained by Fulham, German centre-back Armel Bella-Kotchap, 21, opted for a loan move to PSV Eindhoven from Southampton and Chelsea's England defender Trevor Chalobah, 24, looks to be staying at Stamford Bridge. (Goal)

Senegal defender Mamadou Fall, 20, completed a loan move from MLS side Los Angeles FC to Barcelona on deadline day, with an option to make the move into a permanent £5.6m ($7m) switch. (Athletic - subscription required)

Bournemouth's proposed loan move for 24-year-old Leicester City and Zambia striker Patson Daka fell through in the final hours of the window. (Mail)

Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 27, will stay at Everton, despite an offer from a Saudi Arabian club. (Sky Sports)

 

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Sunday's newspapers



MAIL ON SUNDAY

Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad are ready to make a last-ditch £200m offer to Liverpool for star forward Mohamed Salah as they prepare one final push to land the Egyptian.

Nottingham Forest could be charged by the FA for the discriminatory behaviour of their fans after two away supporters were arrested during their win at Chelsea.

In a sensational swoop for Manchester United, Sofyan Amrabat has finally landed at Old Trafford.

Manchester United have signed Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat on loan, with the club then having the option to buy him in a deal that could reach over £20m

Juan Mata, the 35-year-old World Cup-winning midfielder, has chosen a move to Japanese club Vissel Kobe,



THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester City are ready to make Erling Haaland the country's best-paid star with talks over a new deal worth £28.6m a year.

Mohamed Salah has been rested by Egypt as the Liverpool star weighs up his future after a mega £170m Saudi offer.

Melissa Reddy says Mohamed Salah could be better-paid than both Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar were he to move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad

Brendan Rodgers has put Liverpool keeper Caoimhin Kelleher at the top of his Celtic wanted list.

Thomas Partey has dealt Arsenal another blow by suffering a hamstring injury that could keep him out for three months.

Football clubs and players coughed up a record £165.8m in unpaid tax last season, figures reveal.


SUNDAY MIRROR

Jude Bellingham has scored in his fourth straight LaLiga game as he bagged the winner for Real Madrid against Getafe - equalling a Cristiano Ronaldo record in the process.

Erling Haaland's agent, Rafaela Pimenta, insists the Manchester City star's "destiny is in his own hands" amid speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

Liverpool have strengthened in midfield this summer but Kop legend Graeme Souness says they need to be ready for interest in Mohamed Salah.


SUNDAY EXPRESS

Dan Evans and his team were forced to kick someone out of his player box when they wrongly sat amongst his coaches during the Brit's clash against Carlos Alcaraz.

Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino appeared to make a dig at forward Nicolas Jackson after the Blues fell to a shock 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.

Manchester City launched an audacious late transfer bid for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze, according to reports.

SUNDAY RECORD

Alfredo Morelos is finally set to land his next club after leaving Rangers - with a move to Santos in Brazil seemingly imminent.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Michael Beale has revealed he became hooked on Old Firm games during the 1990s.



Manchester City are set to offer Norway striker Erling Haaland a basic salary of £600,000-a-week if he extends his deal with them beyond 2027 as they look to stop him moving to Real Madrid or the Saudi Pro League. (Daily Star on Sunday)

Manchester City failed with a transfer deadline day bid of £60m for Crystal Palace forward Eberechi Eze, with the Eagles refusing to budge from their £80m asking price for the 25-year-old England international. (Sunday Mirror)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is hoping the club reject a possible offer of £200m from Al-Ittihad for Egypt forward Mohamed Salah as he wants the 31 year-old to stay with the Reds for the rest of this season and make any move to Saudi Arabia next summer. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United's owners, the Glazer family, are set to take the club off the market after failing to secure the asking price they wanted to sell the club. (Mail on Sunday)

Juventus want to extend the contracts of a number of players at the club, including 23-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, who was linked with a move to the Premier League in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba is a target for Saudi Pro League clubs Al-Ahli and Al-Ittihad, who could both make a move for the 30-year-old France international as their transfer window remains open. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Al-Ittihad have also made a contract proposal to former Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain defender Sergio Ramos and are waiting for an answer from the 37-year-old Spaniard, who is also wanted by clubs in Turkey. (Fabrizio Romano)

Galatasaray are continuing talks with Manchester United about a deal to sign Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, having had a £1m loan offer for the 26-year-old rejected on transfer deadline day. (Mail on Sunday)

Galatasaray are also looking at a move for Tottenham and Denmark midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, 28, with the transfer window still open in Turkey. (Ajansspor, via Sabah)

Tottenham could agree to end French keeper Hugo Lloris' deal with the club a year early after the 36-year-old failed to secure a move on transfer deadline day having been offered a late switch to Newcastle United and approached by Nice. (Football Insider)

Lazio president Claudio Lotito says Mason Greenwood wanted to join the Italian club but Manchester United did not complete the paperwork in time before the 21-year-old England forward joined Getafe on loan. (La Lazio Siamo Noi, via Mail on Sunday)

Salernitana director Morgan De Sanctis says the Italian side will "not forget what Wolverhampton Wanderers did" as he criticised the English club's late approach for Senegal striker Boulaye Dia, 26. (Football Italia)

English striker Andre Gray, whose previous clubs include Luton Town, Brentford, Burnley and Watford, is being monitored by a number of Championship clubs after the 32-year-old left Greek side Aris Saloniki by mutual consent. (Football Insider)

Atletico Madrid and Belgium midfielder Yannick Carrasco, 29, will travel to Saudi Arabia to complete a £12.9m (15m euro) move to Al-Shabab. (Fabrizio Romano)

 

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Monday 4 September 2023 07:16, UK


DAILY MAIL
Joao Palhinha's collapsed move from Fulham to Bayern Munich is only 'postponed', according to his brother and agent.
Demarai Gray is in talks to join Steven Gerrard and Jordan Henderson's Saudi Arabian club Al Ettifaq, with the Everton winger yesterday appearing to take a swipe at manager Sean Dyche.
Wayne Rooney's DC United were interested in both Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison this summer, according to a new report.
Juan Mata has joined Japanese club Vissel Kobe on a free transfer after winning the title with Turkish Super Lig side Galatasaray last season.


THE TIMES
Jurgen Klopp has said Liverpool will not buckle in the face of any renewed attempt from Saudi Arabia to sign Mohamed Salah this week.
A leading abuse charity in Spain has condemned Mason Greenwood's season-long loan move to Getafe as "setting a terrible example" and said that the transfer should be overturned.
Gary Neville and Roy Keane discuss the declining performances over the past few years at Manchester United and what impact the instability around the club's sale is having on the team

THE SUN
Man Utd 'to be taken off market as Glazers now want £10bn' but American owners already have new sale date in mind.
The Bernabeu is unrecognisable as it opens its doors for first game since incredible £1bn renovation works.
Members of the public came to Carlos Sainz's rescue after he was robbed of a £500,000 watch in Milan hours after finishing third in the Italian Grand Prix. Two arrests have been made and the watch is back in the Spaniard's possession.
Keegan Hirst, the first rugby league player to come out as gay back in 2015, has announced he will retire from the sport at the end of the season - he is now playing for Batley Bulldogs.

THE MIRROR
A Crystal Palace fan has been arrested after they allegedly racially abused a Wolves player at Selhurst Park.
Micah Richards praises Spurs after a good start to the season under Ange Postecoglou, but Roy Keane and Theo Walcott have other ideas!

DAILY STAR
Manchester City are to offer Erling Haaland a massive new contract - worth close to double his current salary.

DAILY EXPRESS
Ange Postecoglou is said to have blocked a Deadline-Day move which would have seen Tottenham midfielder Giovani Lo Celso leave the club on loan and join Barcelona.
Reports in Turkey have suggested Fenerbahce could make a late move to sign midfielder Jorginho from Arsenal, although the club could insist on keeping him because of Thomas Partey's injury.
Joao Felix agreed to cut his wages in half to help facilitate a loan move from Atletico Madrid to Barcelona last week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Thiago Silva, the Chelsea defender, has responded to criticism of his performance against Nottingham Forest with a social media post in which he tells a fan: "Put the pressure on me."
Gary Neville says despite reports to the contrary, the Glazer family needs to sell Manchester United and cannot continue to mess around with the football club
The men's and women's tennis tours have taken the first steps towards a historic merger, by inviting executives and tournament representatives to a two-day summit in London at the end of this month.
Kris Boyd and James McFadden say Rangers should have made a move for Lawrence Shankland this summer
England's multiple injury doubts, including stand-in captain Courtney Lawes, will have two training sessions to prove their fitness before the crucial opening World Cup fixture against Argentina on Saturday.
France's build-up for the Rugby World Cup has been overshadowed by calls for lock Bastien Chalureau to be dropped over a conviction in 2020 which saw him given a suspended prison sentence for a racially-motivated attack on two former team-mates.

SCOTTISH SUN
Rangers fans clashed in the stands at Ibrox after the defeat to Celtic.


Joao Palhinha's brother says the 28-year-old Portugal and Fulham midfielder's move to Bayern Munich has only been "postponed", after it broke down on deadline day. (Mail)

Mohamed Salah, 31, has told his Liverpool team-mates that he wants to stay at Anfield as Saudi club Al-Ittihad continue to express an interest in the Egypt forward. (Mirror)

Former Spain captain Sergio Ramos, 37, is in advanced talks over a return to Sevilla 18 years after leaving the club to join Real Madrid. The defender left Paris St-Germain this summer when his contract expired. (ESPN)

Fenerbahce are interested in signing Arsenal midfielder Jorginho, 31, and could make a move for the Italy international before transfer window in Turkey closes on 15 September. (Express)

Ligue 1 side Lorient opted against making a deadline-day move for the Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, because of his attitude earlier in the summer after they had agreed a loan deal with Manchester United. (L'Equipe - in French)

Chelsea cleared the path for Tottenham to sign England midfielder James Maddison, 26, in the summer because he did not fit the age profile of their transfer targets. (Football Insider)

Former Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David de Gea, 32, is among a number of players available on free transfers that are interesting Saudi clubs. (Marca - in Spanish)

Atletico Madrid and Belgium winger Yannick Carrasco, 29, is set to move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab for £12.8m. (ESPN)

Manager Wayne Rooney's hopes of re-signing Jamaica midfielder Ravel Morrison, 30, England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, and Ghana forward Andre Ayew, 33, who are all free agents, have been dashed by salary-cap issues at MLS side DC United. (Washington Post - subscription required)

Ligue 1 club Monaco plan to try to sign Fulham's English centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo, 25, in January after pushing hard to get a deal done for him in the summer window. (Fabrizio Romano)

Barcelona are unhappy with Manchester City's attempts to sign Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 19, newly called-up winger Lamine Yamal, 16 and Spanish youth international Pau Cubarsi, 16, this summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Chelsea and Brazil defender Thiago Silva, 38, argued with fans on Instagram after the club's Premier League defeat by Nottingham Forest on Saturday. (Telegraph - subscription required)

 

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Tuesday's newspapers


DAILY MAIL

FA chiefs are conscious of the uncertainty and taking seriously the possibility that Gareth Southgate will saunter into the sunset after next summer's European Championship in Germany. The dream appointment of some at the FA is Pep Guardiola - an option officials are open to exploring.

Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho's time-keeping is said to have exasperated his bosses as his Old Trafford future is plunged into doubt

Chelsea attacker Raheem Sterling's absence from the England squad is set to continue despite the withdrawal of Jack Grealish from the latest international party.

Ronald Koeman has led the criticism aimed at Ryan Gravenberch after the new Liverpool midfielder rejected his latest international call-up.

Anderlecht are closing on the signature of Kasper Schmeichel after he became a free agent last week.

Arsenal hope key midfielder Thomas Partey will be available after the October international break after he suffered an upper leg muscular injury in training last week.

THE TIMES

Eddie Jones has denied Danny Cipriani's claims that he acted "like a horny teenager" when quizzing the player on his sex life while England head coach.

Ron Walker is joined by Peter Smith on 'The Question' to discuss if Manchester United's Jadon Sancho will be able to force his way back as a regular starter for the team

Ludvig Aberg is only three months into his professional career and he has yet to compete in a major tournament, but Luke Donald, Europe's Ryder Cup captain, feels that he has seen enough to be sure that the 23-year-old Swede has the temperament to thrive on golf's biggest stage.

Chelsea were poised to sign Club Bruges forward Antonio Nusa on deadline day but that deal fell through when Ian Maatsen decided not to leave on a permanent deal to Burnley.

Stadium safety chiefs are to liaise with local government officers in the wake of the concrete crisis in schools, to establish whether there are any issues at grounds around Britain built or updated during the same period.

West Ham will make a contract offer to Jesse Lingard during the international break once David Moyes is satisfied in his commitment to the team.

THE GUARDIAN

Umpires were paid three times more to officiate in the men's Hundred this summer than in the women's Hundred.

A club from the Swedish third tier have provoked a philosophical debate with football's rule-makers after devising a cunning way to defeat the offside law.

Kaveh Solhekol discusses Jadon Sancho's social media response to comments made by his Manchester United manager, Erik Ten Hag after he was not picked for in their squad against Arsenal

Panama defender Gilberto Hernández has died after being shot in the city of Colón on Sunday, the Panama Football League said in a statement.

THE SUN

Liverpool have been offered an astonishing £215m for Mo Salah. Saudi representatives from Al-Ittihad have flown into London to make one final crack at landing the Kop ace before their transfer window slams shut on Thursday.


Ron Walker and Peter Smith discuss whether Tottenham's James Maddison has been the Premier League's best signing of the summer transfer window

Manchester United are still trying to offload two forgotten players - Eric Bailly and Donny van de Beek - according to reports.

Formula 1 legend Johnny Herbert said everyone has "lost out" on the absence of "mega star" Michael Schumacher since his tragic skiing accident 10 years ago.

Sergio Ramos received an offer from Manchester United over the summer but their proposal of a one-year contract was almost immediately rejected by the legendary defender who has since joined Sevilla.

Fulham are the first Premier League club to kick off at new time-wasting rules, questioning PGMOL over the first of two yellow cards given to Calvin Bassey against Arsenal last month because they have images that show Eddie Nketiah was still inside their area at the time of the offence.

Eric Ramsay has quit his role as Wales assistant manager after the birth of his second child.

Chris Kavanagh has been cleared to return to the Premier League refereeing list after finally passing his fitness test.

Double Olympic swimming champion Adam Peaty needed stitches in a facial wound suffered during a fight with team-mate Luke Greenback, whose girlfriend was previously in a relationship with Peaty.

Olympic chiefs are set to give the green light to cricket being included on the list of sports for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles this week.

THE MIRROR

Paul Pogba has been handed another injury setback just weeks after making his long-awaited return to action with Juventus.

Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has backed international team-mate Brennan Johnson to shine at Spurs following his deadline day move.

Barcelona manager Xavi has extended his contract with the club until June 2026, according to reports in Spain.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea were reportedly offered the chance to sign Manchester United star Jadon Sancho as part of a swap deal in the summer.


Ron Walker is joined by Peter Smith on 'The Question' to examine how much of an issue Kai Havertz's form is for Arsenal manager, Mikel Arteta

The agent of Arsenal star Jorginho has rubbished talk of an exit. The Italy international has been linked with a move to Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Eric Bailly has reportedly agreed a one-year deal with Besiktas. Turkish outlet A Spor claims the defender is still negotiating with Manchester United to terminate his contract.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United will lose Andre Onana to the Africa Cup of Nations in January if Cameroon qualify for the tournament next week after the goalkeeper confirmed he was coming out of international retirement.

Jadon Sancho will be frozen out at Manchester United this season unless he finds an escape route in Saudi Arabia, according to Rio Ferdinand.

The Spanish men's football team have expressed their solidarity with the World Cup-winning women's squad by condemning Luis Rubiales' "unacceptable behaviour" in a statement issued while preparing for their return to international competition.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers want answers from the SFA over their disallowed Old Firm goal. Kemar Roofe had a first-half strike controversially chalked off at Ibrox in their 1-0 defeat to Celtic.

Daniel Podence looks set to leave Wolves after months of speculation. The Portuguese winger was linked with Celtic during the transfer window as Brendan Rodgers stepped up his chase for a replacement for fellow countryman Jota.

Alfredo Morelos has finally found a new club by joining Santos in Brazil. The Colombia international left Rangers upon expiration of his contract at the end of last season.

Central Coast Mariners boss Nick Montgomery has emerged as favourite to be named as Hibernian's next manager.


A Saudi Arabian delegation is in England to make one last push to persuade Liverpool to sell Mohamed Salah for £200m before the Pro League's transfer deadline on Thursday, with the belief the 31-year-old Egypt forward is open to joining Al-Ittihad. (Mail)

Besiktas are close to finalising a deal for Arsenal and Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe, 28, for a nominal fee. (90min)

England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, will be frozen out at Manchester United this season unless he finds an escape route in Saudi Arabia, says the club's former defender Rio Ferdinand. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Chelsea are considering making a move for Brentford's England striker Ivan Toney, 27, when the January transfer window opens. (Evening Standard)

Former Spain defender Sergio Ramos, 37, rejected a late transfer offer from Manchester United before sealing a return to Sevilla. (Sun)

West Ham are expected to make a short-term contract offer to England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, during the international break. (Mail)

Al-Ettifaq are hoping to sign Everton and Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 27, with the player keen to leave Goodison Park. (90min)

Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles, 29, is a target for Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab. The English defender has slipped down the pecking order at St James' Park and could be tempted by the offer of first-team football. (Teamtalk)

Anderlecht are closing in on the signature of Kasper Schmeichel, 36, after he left Nice last week. The Denmark goalkeeper attracted interest from Chelsea, Nottingham Forest and Brentford over the summer. (Mail)

Manchester United are still trying to sell Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, with the Saudi Pro League window closing on Thursday. (Sun)

Tottenham and France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, is set to remain at the club until at least January after turning down a host of offers over the summer. (Standard)

 

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Wednesday 6 September 2023 07:27, UK


THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester City are reportedly plotting to sign Brighton forward Evan Ferguson.
Jamie Redknapp lauded Evan Ferguson’s performance after the 18-year-old scored his first Premier League hat-trick. Redknapp says he sees elements of all the great strikers in him and has no doubts he will be a superstar


DAILY MAIL
Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale is under increasing pressure to keep his position as first-choice 'keeper with David Raya in line for a run in the first team.
Sergio Ramos is said to have snubbed last-minute interest from Manchester United, according to reports.
Chelsea defender Levi Colwill has reportedly been cleared to make his senior England debut after a scan confirmed he had not suffered an injury.
Hansi Flick's future in charge of the German national team could hinge on success against France and Japan, according to reports.
Joe Lewis, the British billionaire whose family trust owns a majority share in Tottenham Hotspur, is not expected to re-appear in a New York courtroom until January over his alleged role in a 'brazen' insider trading scheme.
The ECB has shelved plans to increase match fees for England's men in favour of offering up to eight two-year central contracts to top players for the first time. Harry Brook, Ben Stokes, Joe Root, Jos Buttler and Mark Wood are expected to be offered those deals in the first wave.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are expected to be in attendance to watch their horse Desert Hero run in the St Leger at Doncaster on Saturday week.

THE TIMES
England white-ball head coach Matthew Mott has given the strongest indication yet that batsman Harry Brook could yet be included in the squad for the World Cup in India next month.

THE GUARDIAN
The England cricketer Sarah Glenn has called on the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) to introduce equal pay for women's cricket umpires and said she was "surprised" by the huge disparity in fees between the men's and women's game.

THE SUN
Chelsea were interested in signing Manchester United's Jadon Sancho in the summer, reports claim.
Nicolas Pepe has been told to leave Arsenal while he still can or spend the rest of the season sitting on his hands.
Virgil van Dijk faces an additional one-match ban after audio from his sending-off against Newcastle United was broadcast in the first episode of monthly programme Mic'd Up.
More than 3,500 England fans will make the trip to the Polish city of Wroclaw for the Euro qualifier against Ukraine on Saturday.
Marcus Smith could line up for England as a full-back at the Rugby World Cup as Steve Borthwick and his coaching staff attempt to find a spot for their "magician".
Snooker world champion Luca Brecel has finally been reunited with his missing favourite cue more than three weeks after it went missing on a flight from Seattle to Frankfurt.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United discovered Sofyan Amrabat had a slight back injury before he completed a Deadline Day move to Old Trafford.
Ronald Koeman has blasted Ryan Gravenberch, insisting he is "not happy" with Liverpool's new signing refusing to play for the Netherlands Under-21s side.
Michael Carrick received a glowing reference from former Manchester United team-mate Wayne Rooney before signing Lewis O'Brien, who had a spell on loan under Rooney at DC United.

DAILY EXPRESS
Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha was reportedly keen to join Manchester United before last Friday's transfer deadline but ultimately missed out on a move away from Craven Cottage.
Jesper Lindstrom has revealed that he turned down a move to Liverpool despite being a Reds supporter before joining Napoli from Eintracht Frankfurt last week.
Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez has escaped a serious injury after concerns over his withdrawal from Sunday's defeat at Arsenal, according to reports.
Philippe Coutinho is set to complete his departure from Aston Villa and join Qatari side Al-Duhail.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United have opened talks over extending Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract following his progress under Erik ten Hag in the last year at Old Trafford.
The Rugby World Cup has been plunged into a spying controversy over fears certain teams will deploy espionage tactics in France.
Mike Ashley is in detailed negotiations with Yorkshire about buying Headingley Stadium in a £22m-plus deal.
Tom Curry is poised to be thrown straight in to Steve Borthwick's England side for their Rugby World Cup opener against Argentina despite being absent for more than three months with hamstring injuries.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers chairman John Bennett will resist calls to sack manager Michael Beale during the international break despite an outpouring of fan fury following the Old Firm defeat against Celtic.
Hibernian will only have to pay a release clause of around £50,000 if they want to appoint current Central Coast Mariners boss Nick Montgomery as their new manager.
"Draconian" proposals to curb bus travel to football matches in Scotland, which are already in use in England and Wales, have been slammed by fans and opposition politicians.



Manchester City are monitoring in-form Brighton striker Evan Ferguson, 18, in the belief the Republic of Ireland forward can play alongside Erling Haaland. (inews)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, is reportedly open to the idea of joining Liverpool next summer as he looks for a 2024 departure from Paris St-Germain. (L'Equipe - in French, subscription required)

Manchester United have opened talks about extending right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka's contract after the Englishman, 25, impressed boss Erik ten Hag with his progress this year. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester United are also said to have an interest in Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, and could move for the Portugal international in January. (Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool were willing to swap Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez, 24, for Portugal winger Joao Felix this summer but the 23-year-old snubbed the Reds, Manchester United and Aston Villa to force through a loan move to Barcelona from La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

The two main bidders in the Manchester United takeover race say they have not been told the club will be taken off the market despite a £600m drop in the Red Devils' share price. (Mail)

Chelsea and England forward Raheem Sterling, 28, will not retire from international football despite again being omitted from Gareth Southgate's Three Lions squad. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Everton and Jamaica winger Demarai Gray, 27, is expected to leave Goodison Park to sign a four-year deal with Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq, managed by Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard. (Fabrizio Romano)

West Ham are locked in a battle with Turkish clubs Galatasaray and Fenerbahce to sign 30-year-old free agent Jesse Lingard, the former Manchester United and England midfielder. (Football Insider)

Denmark midfielder Jesper Lindstrom, 23, turned down a £25m move from Eintracht Frankfurt to Liverpool and joined Napoli instead because he will get more game time at the Serie A champions. (Tipsbladet - in Danish)

Chelsea want full-back Ian Maatsen to sign a new long-term deal at Stamford Bridge after the 21-year-old Dutchman turned down a £31m transfer deadline-day move to former loan club Burnley. (Fabrizio Romano)

Jorginho's agent says the Italy midfielder, 31, will stay at Arsenal despite interest from Fenerbahce in the Turkish Super Lig, where the transfer window remains open until 15 September. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian)

Frenchman Christophe Galtier, 57, sacked by Paris St-Germain in July despite winning the Ligue 1 title, is set to return to management by replacing Hernan Crespo as boss of Qatari side Al-Duhail. (RMC Sport - in French)

 

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Thursday's newspapers


THE SUN
John Terry is on the verge of joining Saudi side Al-Shabab FC to make his managerial breakthrough.


EVENING STANDARD
Bayern Munich are set to launch a fresh move for Fulham's Joao Palhinha in January.


DAILY MAIL
Rajasthan Royals have launched an extraordinary takeover bid for Yorkshire which would make the county club the first to be owned by an overseas franchise.
Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazard has dropped a hint that retirement is edging closer in a new documentary series on the Belgian national team.
Bayern Munich bosses have reportedly grown irritated with Thomas Tuchel over his 'erratic' behaviour during the summer transfer window.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
England head coach Steve Borthwick is poised to deliver a major selection surprise by starting scrum-half Alex Mitchell for the crucial pool match against Argentina.
Eric Dier has held talks with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy after being frozen out by new head coach Ange Postecoglou.
Rory McIlroy has promised Europe captain Luke Donald he will behave when he goes on a stag do on the Greek party island of Mykonos a week before the Ryder Cup.
Mark Wood could turn down a central contract to explore Twenty20 franchise opportunities as one of England's fastest-ever bowlers looks to cash in on the final years of his career.


THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea executives hosted representatives from Saudi state airline Riyadh Air and pitched a potential front-of-shirt sponsorship deal as the club continue talks with a number of companies to grow their commercial revenue.
UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have confirmed a new revenue distribution model that will increase solidarity payments to teams not participating in UEFA's club competitions.

THE GUARDIAN
European clubs are seeking guarantees that they will be paid the huge transfer fees agreed with Saudi Arabian clubs in full after a summer of unprecedented spending that has reshaped the transfer market.
Hugo Lloris faces a playing exile until January and a jarring end to his stellar 11-year Tottenham career.

DAILY MIRROR
Now retired, former Manchester City playmaker David Silva is bringing the same magic and style to his new career - as a winemaker. Forced to end his playing career last month following a serious knee injury, Silva - now 37 - is putting all of his energy and focus into his successful winery in his native Gran Canaria.
Kepa Arrizabalaga decided to press ahead with a transfer to Real Madrid, despite the fact that Mauricio Pochettino had privately stressed that he wanted the Spaniard to remain as Chelsea's No.1 goalkeeper.

THE TIMES
The head of the foundation set up to distribute more than £2 billion generated from the sale of Chelsea hopes talks with the government next week can remove a block on the money being spent to help victims of the war in Ukraine.

DAILY EXPRESS
Jadon Sancho has reportedly been given an escape route out of Manchester United with a side from Saudi Arabia said to have submitted an 'official offer' for the winger.
Antoine Griezmann could be set for a reunion with Lionel Messi in the United States after receiving numerous offers to play in MLS. Atletico Madrid are understood to be willing to let the forward leave the La Liga club at the end of the season and he has already received offers from teams.

DAILY RECORD
Neil Lennon isn't believed to have made it to the final stage for the Hibs job as the Easter Road club prefer other options - with Nick Montgomery still the hot favourite.
Celtic are one of only three British teams to have made a net profit on transfers since 2014. And £15m of their £33m total over the last 10 seasons has come in a cash-laden 2023 for the Scottish Premiership champions.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
A report out of Croatia claims that Borna Barisic is being targeted by Dinamo Zagreb. The 30-year old has now entered the final year of his Rangers contract which expires at the end of the current season.



Saudi Arabia's Al-Ittihad are ready to lodge a £200m bid for Liverpool's Egypt star Mohamed Salah, 31, but fear time is running out before Thursday's transfer deadline. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Salah will not leave Liverpool this year, however, despite being offered a contract worth between $500m and $600m [£400m-£480m] over three years. (Footmercato - in French)

Former England and Chelsea defender John Terry, 42, is on the verge of joining Saudi side Al-Shabab FC to make his managerial breakthrough. (Sun)

Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 36, faces a playing exile until January with the France international having shown no inclination to go despite Spurs receiving offers for the player. (Guardian)

Tottenham and England defender Eric Dier has held talks with chairman Daniel Levy after being frozen out by boss Ange Postecoglou. The 29-year-old has been linked with a move to Saudi Arabia. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Liverpool tried to swap Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez, 24, for Joao Felix before the Portugal attacker, 23, joined Barcelona from Atletico Madrid. (Mundo Deportivo)

Chelsea's Spain goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 28, who moved to Real Madrid on loan this summer, says he spoke with Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel and was close to joining the Bundesliga champions before a late call from the Bernabeu. (Marca - in Spanish)

Bayern Munich are set to launch a fresh bid for Fulham's Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, in January. (Standard)

Former Manchester City captain lkay Gundogan, 32, has admitted that he snubbed interest from Arsenal and other suitors this summer because playing for Barcelona was the German midfielder's "childhood dream". (Mirror)

Aston Villa have agreed a deal for Brazil midfielder Phillipe Coutinho, 31, to join Qatar side Al-Duhail on loan, with his new club set to pay all of his wages. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea's 20-year-old English defender Levi Colwill has revealed that ex-Brighton team-mate and former Liverpool star Adam Lallana convinced him to sign a new contract and remain at Stamford Bridge under manager Mauricio Pochettino. (Mail)

France forward Antoine Griezmann, 32, is set to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season and join Lionel Messi in heading to Major League Soccer. (Sport, via Mail)

Chelsea have held talks with the Saudi state airline Riyadh Air over becoming the club's new front-of-shirt sponsor. (Times - subscription needed)

France forward Kylian Mbappe, 24, is ready to give up on a £68.6m loyalty bonus in his Paris St-Germain contract, but has again made clear to the club that he will not sign a new deal. (90min)

Former Real Madrid and Chelsea star Eden Hazard, 32, has dropped a hint that retirement is edging closer in a new documentary series on the Belgian national team. (Mail)

 

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Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho was a late target for Al-Ettifaq before the Saudi Pro League window closed on Thursday as they tried to sign the 23-year-old England international on loan. (CBS Sports)

However, Al-Ettifaq failed to land Sancho as Manchester United wanted to put a £50m obligation to buy the player in the deal. (Mail)

Liverpool reportedly made a £100m bid for Newcastle and Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 25, just before the transfer window closed on 1 September. (AS - in Spanish)

Former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter, 48, has turned down the chance to replace Laurent Blanc at French club Lyon. (90 Min)

Saudi Pro League clubs believe their pursuit of Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31, is only on hold despite Al Ittihad failing to sign him before their transfer window closed on Thursday. (Mail)

Lyon are set to consider ex-Wolves and Spain boss Julen Lopetegui, and Lille manager Paulo Fonseca for the role. (Sky Sports)

Former England striker Wayne Rooney, 37, is a possible candidate to manage Birmingham City if current boss John Eustace, who has been linked with Swansea and Rangers, leaves the club. (Telegraph - subscription required)


Arsenal hope they can agree a move for Ivory Coast winger Nicolas Pepe to move to Turkey - where the transfer window is open for another week - with Besiktas and Trabzonspor said to be interested in the 28-year-old. (Evening Standard)

Chelsea had a £23m bid for Norwegian winger Antonio Nusa rejected by Club Brugge on transfer deadline day and will face increased competition for the 18-year-old in the future as he is being watched by at least 20 other clubs. (Evening Standard)

Midfielder Jesse Lingard, 30, was set to play for West Ham in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Ipswich on Thursday, with the Hammers considering whether to offer a contract to the England international, a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. (Mail)

Napoli winger Kvicha Kvaratskhelia's agent says the 22-year-old Georgia international is happy at the Serie A side and that "we never talked about wanting to change club". (CalcioNapoli24, via Football Italia)

Fulham are in talks with English midfielder Harrison Reed over a new contract, with the Cottagers having rejected a £3m bid by Wolves for the 28-year-old late in the transfer window. (Evening Standard)

Bournemouth rejected a late £20m bid from Tottenham for English defender Lloyd Kelly before the window closed, and Spurs could be joined by Liverpool and Newcastle United in wanting to sign the 24-year-old in January. (90 Min)

 

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Saturday 9 September 2023 07:23, UK


EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea fear Romeo Lavia will be sidelined for an extended period after the midfielder's suspected ankle injury was assessed on Friday.
Arsenal will continue to track England goalkeeper Mary Earps beyond this transfer window if Manchester United refuse to sell her before next week's deadline.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Borthwick's position as England head coach is not under threat even if his side fail to make it out of the pool stage at the Rugby World Cup in France.
Newcastle United are close to agreeing a new contract with star midfielder Bruno Guimaraes in a bid to fend off interest from Real Madrid and Liverpool.


THE SUN
Harry Kane is eyeing a Hollywood summer blockbuster - by winning the Champions League in London and the European Championships in Germany.
Rivaldo is tipped to become joint-owner of Romanian champions Farul Constanța with fellow Barcelona legend Gheorghe Hagi.
Graham Alexander has told his MK Dons players they must believe they can be future European trophy winners like Jarrod Bowen.


DAILY MAIL
Man Utd goalkeeper Andre Onana will hold talks over representing Cameroon at next year's Africa Cup of Nations if his international return goes well this week.
Anthony Joshua's eagerly-anticipated showdown against Deontay Wilder may now not happen later this year, promoter Eddie Hearn has warned.
Youri Tielemans is already unhappy with Unai Emery over his lack of game time at Aston Villa, just four games into the latest Premier League season.
The UFC has sought legal action against the newly-formed Pillow Fight Championship (PFC), amid concerns over similarities in the two brands' logos.
Real Madrid have given Raul the green light to become Villarreal's new manager, according to reports in Spain.

THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool left-back Kostas Tsimikas is set to sign a new contract. The Greece international has agreed a two-year extension to his current deal that will keep him at Anfield until the summer of 2027.
Barcelona winger Lamine Yamal has become Spain's youngest international player and goalscorer aged 16 years and 57 days.

THE GUARDIAN
Chelsea are waiting on the results of a scan on Romeo Lavia after their new midfielder suffered an ankle injury in training.
Supporters descending on Marseille for England and Scotland matches on the opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup are being warned they face fines up to €150 (£128) for "obvious public drunkenness" and up to €180 for noise pollution.
The Red Bull consultant Helmut Marko has apologised for blaming Mexican driver Sergio Pérez's fluctuating form on his "cultural heritage".

INDEPENDENT
Andrew Flintoff appeared in public for the first time since his Top Gear crash as he joined up with the England squad for their one-day international series against New Zealand.

DAILY MIRROR
The Saudi Pro League remain confident it is simply a case of when, not if, Mohamed Salah becomes their latest big-name recruit.
Neymar has fired a less than subtle dig towards Paris Saint-Germain and former team-mate Kylian Mbappe by claiming the Saudi Pro League might be stronger than the French top flight.

DAILY STAR
Ex-Chelsea defender Wayne Bridge has revealed he once attempted to buy a Mars bar for £1,000 while appearing on ITV's 'I'm A Celebrity'.

DAILY RECORD
Bert Konterman admits he told previous Rangers transfer target Tijjani Reijnders to stay at AZ Alkmaar rather than move to Glasgow.
Rangers have kicked off a complete overhaul of their scouting and player recruitment departments.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Liel Abada is at the centre of a Celtic injury scare after suffering a quad problem with Israel.


Newcastle United have made significant progress in talks to extend the contract of Brazil midfielder Bruno Guimaraes, 25, and an agreement is now close. (Fabrizio Romano)

Chelsea and Manchester City made enquiries regarding Guimaraes, whose Newcastle deal runs until 2026, this summer. (90 Min)

Rangers have sounded out former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter as a potential replacement for current boss Michael Beale. (Football Insider)

Arsenal and Liverpool are among the clubs tracking Club Brugge's 18-year-old Norway winger Antonio Nusa, who rejected the chance to join Chelsea late in the transfer window. (90min)

Juventus and France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 28, has ruled out a return to Paris St-Germain and insists he is happy at the Italian side. (Gazetta dello Sport - in Italian


Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 26, is unhappy at his lack of playing time for Aston Villa, having joined the club on a free transfer in the summer after his Leicester City contract ran out. (Goal)

Brighton are aiming to secure 26-year-old Japan winger Kaoru Mitoma on a new contract by the end of the year. (90 Min)

Greece defender Kostas Tsimikas, 27, is set to sign a two-year contract extension to remain at Liverpool until 2027. (Mail via Athletic)

Manchester United would like to offload Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 26, before the transfer window closes in Turkey next week. (Football Insider)

Chelsea intervened to prevent Wolves from signing France Under-21 midfielder Habib Diarra, 19, from their sister club Strasbourg this summer. (Football Insider)

Former England striker Andy Carroll, 34, said he had offers to stay in England before deciding to join French Ligue 2 side Amiens. (Sun)

Chelsea midfielder Romeo Lavia, 19, has suffered an ankle injury during training and the club is awaiting the results of a scan to discover the extent of the issue for the Belgium international. (Guardian)

England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, is facing a battle to regain the support of his Manchester United team-mates, as well as manager Erik ten Hag, following his angry reaction to being dropped. (ESPN)

Manchester City approached Barcelona about the possibility of signing Spain left-back Alejandro Balde, 19. (Fabrizio Romano, via Sport - in Spanish)

Former Spain and Real Madrid striker Raul is considering an offer to take over as manager of Villarreal, who sacked Quique Setien after a poor start to the season. (Marca - in Spanish)

 

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Borussia Dortmund plan to launch a fresh move in January to re-sign Manchester United and England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, in January if he fails to make peace with manager Erik ten Hag. (Sun)

Arsenal are planning to continue talks with Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 24, over a new contract at the club. (Fabrizio Romano)

Real Madrid are interested in signing 23-year-old Argentina striker Julian Alvarez from Manchester City. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Saudi Pro League director of football Michael Emenalo says the league will "close no doors" in its pursuit of Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 31. (Sky Sports)

Al-Ittihad looked at Tottenham and Brazil striker Richarlison, 26, as an alternative to Salah after their £150m bid was turned down. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri, 27, has said football authorities need to take control of the exodus of players to the Saudi Pro League. (Sky Sports)

Chelsea are looking into strengthening their centre-forward options in the January transfer window with two 27-year-old England strikers - Brentford's Ivan Toney and Aston Villa's Ollie Watkins - and RB Leipzig and Slovenia forward Benjamin Sesko, 20, all targets. (Givemesport)

Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic could be available in the next transfer window with Arsenal set to renew interest in the 23-year-old Serbia international. (Express)

Scotland's charge to the brink of Euro 2024 qualification could persuade Newcastle United winger Harvey Barnes, 25, to change his international allegiance away from England to join Steve Clarke's squad. (Times - subscription required)

Paris St-Germain and Germany midfielder Julian Draxler, 29, has agreed to join Qatari sde Al-Ahli (Hadrien Grenier - in French)

Newcastle will open talks with Switzerland defender Fabian Schar, 31, over a new contract at St James' Park. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are lining up a move for Fluminense and Brazil midfielder Andre, 20, in the January transfer window. (ESPN)

Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rejected the chance to sign Uruguay midfielder Federico Valverde, who is now valued at around £100m, in 2016 before the now 25-year-old joined Real Madrid from Penarol. (Mirror)

Sheffield United are considering signing Ghana striker Andre Ayew, 33, who is a free agent after leaving Nottingham Forest at the end of last season. (Teamtalk)

Jamaica striker Andre Gray, 32, formerly of Watford and Burnley, is set to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Riyadh on a free transfer after his contract with Greek club Aris Salonika was cancelled by mutual consent. (Mail)

 

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Monday's newspapers


THE SUN

Liverpool and Manchester City are both monitoring West Ham defender Nayef Aguerd ahead of next summer.

Gareth Southgate has revealed he twice had to convince Kyle Walker not to retire from international football.

Fans have slammed "incompetent" Manchester United for being unable to sell Rasmus Hojlund shirts for over a month. That's because the Red Devils struggled to get a special Danish letter in stock.


Wales Manager Rob Page has refuted suggestions he is under pressure, but admits there is an expectation that they will qualify for Euro 2024
United have seen their debts hit £1bn for the first time as uncertainty around a takeover continues.



DAILY MIRROR

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected the chance to take charge of the Norway women's team.

Gareth Southgate has admitted England looked at trying to snap up Brighton sensation Evan Ferguson. Three Lions boss Southgate says they have long since given up on trying to get the Republic of Ireland striker to follow the likes of Jack Grealish and Declan Rice in pledging their international futures to England.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has been mentioned in connection with the German national team job, but his previous comments about the post suggest he won't be in the frame after Hansi Flick's sacking.

Spanish football journalist Semra Hunter says she is 'shocked' by the news of Luis Rubiales' resignation, following the Jenni Hermoso kissing row

Southgate has tipped Harry Maguire to earn more minutes at Manchester United in the coming weeks despite a mixed display against Ukraine on Saturday.

DAILY MAIL

John Obi Mikel has quipped that Chelsea need to 'bring back' some of the club's retired stars.

Marco Verratti is set to sign for Saudi Pro League side Al Arabi after a verbal agreement has been reached with the player, according to reports.

THE TIMES

Manchester United have placed Antony on a leave of absence to "address allegations of assault" that have been made against the Brazilian winger.

Stuart Broad has hailed Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff as a legend of the game and says his presence among the England coaching staff will be an "inspiration" for the players.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Marina Granovskaia has returned to Chelsea twice over the past month, but the club's former director was not a guest of the Clearlake Capital-Todd Boehly owners on either occasion.

Wayne Rooney will have to wait until the end of the MLS season to find out if DC United are willing to offer him a contract extension to stay on as manager as he admitted he "can't stop speculation" linking him with a move to Birmingham City.

Sky Sports Eleanor Roper reports as defending champions South Africa get their World Cup campaign off to a winning start against Scotland
Rugby fans have slammed "shambolic" food-and-drink service at World Cup venues across France, with many claiming that stadiums are running out of beer mid-match.

Mick Bennett, race director at the Tour of Britain, has hit back at criticism of this year's race after Jumbo-Visma's Wout van Aert was crowned winner of the 2023 edition at Caerphilly Castle on Sunday.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester United's singing section at Old Trafford will not take part in their upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Galatasaray after being led to believe they have been classified as a 'risk group'.

DAILY RECORD

Gareth Southgate has confirmed England are trying to steal Elliot Anderson from under Steve Clarke's nose.

England are using Rangers' Auchenhowie training facility as a base ahead of the friendly with Scotland at Hampden on Tuesday.

SCOTTISH SUN

Nick Montgomery will be named as Hibs boss on Monday. A £50,000 compensation deal has landed the 41-year-old from Aussie A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners.


Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp wants to make a move for West Ham and Morocco defender Nayef Aguerd next summer, but he will face competition from Manchester City for the 27-year-old. (Sun)

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rejected the chance to take charge of the Norway women's national team. (Mirror)

Real Madrid are targeting a move for Bayern Munich and Canada defender Alphonso Davies, 22, next summer. (Marca - in Spanish)

Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich all tried to sign Marco Verratti, 30, from Paris St-Germain this summer. (Football Transfers)

The Italy midfielder is now set to join Qatari side Al Arabi from PSG for 45m euros (£38.7m). (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag is due to speak with Jadon Sancho on Monday for the first time since the manager accused the England winger, 23, of not doing enough to merit a place in the club's starting line-up. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Tottenham are on the verge of signing Hajduk Split's Croatian defender Luka Vuskovic,who had been linked with Liverpool, Chelsea, Paris St-Germain and Manchester City, but the 16-year-old will not join Spurs until the summer of 2025. (Standard)

Barcelona boss Xavi is set to sign a new contract at the club this week. (Fabrizio Romano)

Aston Villa are keen to sign Spanish attacker Alex Baena, 22, from manager Unai Emery's former club Villarreal. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Inter Milan rejected approaches from Chelsea, Liverpool and Newcastle United for Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella this summer, but the 26-year-old could be available for around £77m next year. (Caught Offside)

Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 28, has told Fulham he wants to leave the club for Bayern Munich in January, after a summer move collapsed. (Teamtalk)

Southampton's29-year-old Nigeria striker Paul Onuachu has arrived in Turkey to complete a loan move to Trabzonspor. (Daily Echo)

 

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Tuesday 12 September 2023 07:46, UK


THE SUN
Jurgen Klopp is top of Germany's wish list to be their next boss - but the Liverpool manager is set to turn them down.
Manchester United new boy Sofyan Amrabat will see his Fiorentina contract automatically extend by a year if the Premier League club do not exercise their buy-option next summer.
Gary Lineker has revealed he recommended Emma Hayes to Leicester City's board in the summer to become their new boss.

Fernando Santos is reportedly set to be sacked by Poland.
Premier League cult hero Bryan Ruiz has been invited to coach at Manchester United as he looks to gain work experience before entering football management.
Indycar champion Alex Palou continued his war of words with McLaren after saying he will not be their reseve driver in Singapore this week.

DAILY MAIL
Manchester United are weighing up a move to sign Netherlands winger Anwar El Ghazi as a free agent amid the uncertainty hanging over Antony and Jadon Sancho.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke confirmed his continued interest in capping Elliot Anderson and refused to rule out a move for Harvey Barnes after Tuesday's friendly against England.
Scotland manager Steve Clarke addresses speculation surrounding Elliot Anderson and Harvey Barnes' international futures
Manchester United are at an advanced level of negotiations with US technology company Qualcomm over a new shirt sponsorship deal, according to reports.
Arsenal are reportedly set to revive their interest in Sporting defender Ousmane Diomande in the January transfer window.
The FA is braced for an approach for England U21 manager Lee Carsley should their Irish counterparts decide to sack their senior men's team's boss Stephen Kenny.
Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua will finish his boxing career in a blaze of glory by knocking out Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury.

DAILY STAR
Jadon Sancho faces a losing battle to save his Manchester United career.
Ron Walker is joined by Peter Smith on 'The Question' to discuss if Manchester United's Jadon Sancho will be able to force his way back as a regular starter for the team
The abandoned non-League clash which Buxton were leading away at Scunthorpe in the 96th minute will be replayed in full.

DAILY MIRROR
Sir Jim Ratcliffe insists failure in his bid to takeover Manchester United is not an option as he awaits news on the process from the Glazer family.
Sky Sports News' Kaveh Solhekol has the latest news on the potential sale of Manchester United amid reports the Glazer family do not want to sell

DAILY TELEGRAPH
John Terry, the former England and Chelsea captain, is charging fans £100 per autograph and £500-a-head to eat with him on his one-man tour.

DAILY RECORD
Harry Souttar has confessed his time at Leicester City has been "tough" as he addressed the prospect of a loan exit which didn't come to pass before Deadline Day.
Swansea City are set to appoint Aberdeen's Gavin Levey as their new head of youth.

SCOTTISH SUN
Ryan Kent has been challenged to up his game and reclaim his Fenerbahce spot.

England winger Jadon Sancho, 23, could leave Manchester United after talks with manager Erik ten Hag failed to settle their differences. (Star)

Manchester United are considering a move for former Ajax, Aston Villa and Everton winger Anwar El Ghazi. The 28-year-old Dutchman is a free agent after leaving PSV Eindhoven. (Mail)

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann and ex-Netherlands and Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal are on the shortlist to succeed the sacked Hansi Flick as Germany manager. (Mirror)

Former Bayern Munich and Fulham manager Felix Magath, 70, says he has the credentials for the Germany job. (Sky Sports Germany)

Real Madrid are willing to commit £200m to sign Paris St-Germain's 24-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe. (Mail)

Manchester United, who rejected a bid from Arsenal for 30-year-old England goalkeeper Mary Earps, do not intend to sell her before the Women's Super League transfer deadline on Thursday, despite her contract running out next June. (Telegraph - subscription)

Chelsea fear 19-year-old Belgium midfielder Romeo Lavia, who joined for £58m last month, will be out for six weeks after he injured an ankle in training. (Mirror)

Arsenal, who had a £30m bid for Sporting CP's 19-year-old Ivory Coast defender Ousmane Diomande rejected in the summer, will try again next year. (Record via Metro)

Atletico Madrid and France forward Antoine Griezmann, 32, says a move to the United States to play Major League Soccer remains his priority. (Goal)

 

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Wednesday 13 September 2023 07:30, UK


DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Premier League is facing pressure from concerned senior figures in Government over Everton's potential sale to United States firm 777 Partners.
Barcelona's financial turmoil took a new twist this week, with president Joan Laporta liable for a €20m (£17.2m) guarantee following the failure of an investor to provide the funds to complete a financial deal that was vital to the club being granted its licence to compete in LaLiga this season.
Vladimir Putin has launched an outspoken attack on the leaders of the International Olympic Committee and other sports governing bodies over bans imposed on Russian athletes in retaliation against his invasion of Ukraine.

THE SUN
Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho has deleted his statement claiming he was being made a scapegoat at Old Trafford.
Tottenham star Heung-Min Son has been spotted with a huge ice pack on his knee.
Ron Walker is joined by Peter Smith on 'The Question' to discuss if Manchester United's Jadon Sancho will be able to force his way back as a regular starter for the team
John Terry has admitted he has held discussions about joining Al Shabab.
Gary O'Driscoll is set to start as Manchester United's new head of medical services on Monday after leaving Arsenal.
Premier League duo Burnley and Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Colchester's teen star Bradley Ihionvien.
David Moyes will give Jesse Lingard "every opportunity" to get fit and earn a contract at West Ham.

THE TIMES
UEFA has launched a new category of seats for Euro 2024, with highly-priced 'prime' seats selling for €2,000 (£1,720) for the final in Berlin - double the amount of the most expensive tickets for the Euro 2020 final at Wembley.

DAILY MAIL
Olga Carmona has left it unclear whether Spain's women's team will stay on strike, with their next match on September 22.
Cole Palmer's decision to leave Manchester City came after the promise of more chances at Chelsea.
The two VARs who failed to disallow Manchester City's goal against Fulham for offside will not be in action at Stockley Park this weekend.
Everton midfielder Andre Gomes is attracting interest from Fenerbahce.

DAILY EXPRESS
Nottingham Forest are set to offload forward Emmanuel Dennis, with Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir keen on a loan deal before Friday's deadline in Turkey.

THE INDEPENDENT
The Football Association will resist any attempt from the Republic of Ireland to appoint England U21 manager Lee Carsley, should Irish boss Stephen Kenny be sacked.

DAILY MIRROR
William Saliba has discussed Arsenal's new lunchtime rule that Mikel Arteta implemented to bring the players "closer" together - explaining it's worked wonders.
Lionel Messi's house hunt in Miami is
Inter Miami's Robert Taylor discusses the impact that Lionel Messi has had since joining the club from Paris Saint-Germain
Manchester United are believed to view extending the contract of youngster Facundo Pellistri as one of their top priorities in the coming weeks.

THE ATHLETIC
Luis Rubiales refused to personally apologise to Jenni Hermoso for kissing her on the lips after the Women's World Cup final and said he would "100 per cent" have behaved the same way towards the Spain men's team.

EVENING STANDARD
Trevoh Chalobah is considered surplus to requirements and could be frozen out at Chelsea.
Ange Postecoglou says Yves Bissouma's conduct as a Tottenham player improved after he reminded the Malian that turning up late for training was not a sign of good leadership.

DAILY RECORD
Alfredo Morelos admits his final season at Rangers was plagued by a "very complicated injury".
Nuno Espirito Santo has been slammed in Saudi Arabia as he was accused of being the key figure behind bringing Jota to Al Ittihad.

Barcelona are planning a move for Manchester City's 23-year-old Norway striker Erling Haaland in 2025, when he could be available for £150m. (90 Min)

Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 29, negotiated a £50m release clause in his recent new contract. He is considering joining Barcelona next summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann is still under contract at the club, but they will not ask for a fee if the German Football Association wants him as national team manager. (Sky Sports Germany)

West Ham boss David Moyes has not ruled out signing 30-year-old England midfielder Jesse Lingard, who is a free agent and is training with the club. (Talksport)

Chelsea's 24-year-old English defender Trevoh Chalobah does not expect to play a prominent role when he returns from a hamstring injury this month. (Standard)

Juventus can terminate 30-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba's contract if he is banned for doping. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

The Premier League is facing pressure from senior figures in the UK government over the potential takeover of Everton by American investment firm 777 Partners. (Telegraph - subscription)

Burnley and Crystal Palace are monitoring Colchester's 19-year-old English forward Bradley Ihionvien. (Sun)

The Football Association will resist any attempt by the Republic of Ireland to appoint England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley as manager, should Stephen Kenny be sacked. (Independent)

Paris St-Germain have drawn up a shortlist of five Real Madrid players they will target in response to the Spanish club's pursuit of 24-year-old France striker Kylian Mbappe. (Sport - in Spanish)

Norway midfielder Martin Odegaard, 24, said he did not have "much to say" during contract extension talks at Arsenal but that he was "very happy". (Nettavisen via Standard)

Several Turkish clubs are preparing loan offers for Chelsea's French defender Malang Sarr, 24, before their transfer window closes on Friday. (Football Insider)

Adana Demirspor and Istanbul Basaksehir have made loan offers for Nottingham Forest's 25-year-old Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis, who has ruled out joining CSKA Moscow. (Fabrizio Romano)

Lyon are considering appointing former Chelsea and Everton manager Frank Lampard as head coach after sacking Laurent Blanc. (90min)

Fenerbahce have added Everton's Portuguese midfielder Andre Gomes, 30, to their list of targets. (Sozcu - in Turkish)

 

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Thursday 14 September 2023 00:32, UK


DAILY MAIL
Manchester United football director John Murtough and CEO Richard Arnold are at the centre of ongoing talks to settle the dispute between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho.
Manchester United are closing in on signing of American goalkeeper Phallon Tullis-Joyce in a record deal but they're also determined to keep Lionesses star Mary Earps.
Sky Sports News chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol shares that a bid Manchester United rejected for Mary Earps was a 'world record for a goalkeeper in the women's game'
Juventus have reportedly singled out Arsenal's Thomas Partey as a replacement for Paul Pogba should the midfielder receive a lengthy ban for failing a drugs test.
John Terry has defended his move to charge fans up to £500 to dine with him and £100 for autographs, saying that all the money raised will go to charity and that it is 'very important' to him.
Everton's prospective new owners 777 Partners were late in making a £900,000 payment to their business partners at the British Basketball League earlier this summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Jonjo Shelvey is close to joining Turkish club Rizespor as he nears the end of his unhappy spell at Nottingham Forest.
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe retains the full backing of the club's Saudi chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, whose only response to the team's difficult start to the season has been to ask what additional help he can provide.
Gareth Southgate has no plans to travel to Saudi Arabia to watch Jordan Henderson in person before England's next games against Australia and Italy in October.
England manager Gareth Southgate suggests that midfielder Jordan Henderson is focused on football despite being heavily criticised after his transfer to Saudi Arabia

THE TIMES
Mike Ashley has become the favourite to buy Headingley stadium and own a stake in Yorkshire County Cricket Club after a proposed deal with Rajasthan Royals collapsed.
Any takeover of Everton by the American investment firm 777 Partners is likely to be a lengthy process while the Premier League ensures that no rules on club ownership will be broken.

THE SUN
Graham Potter has turned down a return to management with Scottish side Rangers after being approached to replace under-fire Michael Beale.
Toto Wolf says he missed out on signing Max Verstappen as a youngster - because he could not offer the Dutchman a guaranteed seat at Mercedes.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has reportedly been playing through a 'nagging' injury since last season, it has been claimed.

DAILY STAR
Gary Lineker told Leicester City to appoint Emma Hayes as the club's new manager, the Match of the Day host has revealed.
Lionel Messi's injury worries have Inter Miami fans sweating on his availability for their next MLS clash against Atlanta United.


DAILY MIRROR
Andre Onana is set for showdown talks with Erik ten Hag over his decision to return to international duty with Cameroon.
Jurgen Klopp's agent has reiterated his client won't be leaving Liverpool before 2026 amid speculation linking him with the Germany job.

SCOTTISH DAILY EXPRESS
Elliot Anderson won't be coming back into the Scotland fold. The attacking midfielder pulled out of Steve Clarke's squad last week after just a couple of training sessions.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic have got a spot in football's top 100 for most spent on their current squad, according to new research.



Chelsea are keen on Brentford's England striker Ivan Toney, who is serving an eight-month ban for breaking betting rules. The 27-year-old is not allowed to play until 17 January 2024, but can return to training this weekend. (football.london)

Juventus are lining up Arsenal's 30-year-old Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey as a replacement for 30-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract could be terminated if he is found to have breached anti-doping rules. (La Repubblica - in Italian)

Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire, 30, was "very close" to joining West Ham in a £30m deal this summer, says Hammers coach Kevin Nolan. (Talksport)

Manchester United football director John Murtough and chief executive Richard Arnold are trying to resolve tensions between manager Erik ten Hag and 23-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho. (Mail)

Qatari banker Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad al-Thani and British businessman Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be patient in their attempts to buy Manchester United after reports that the Glazer family would wait until 2025 to sell the club. (Guardian)

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has the support of the chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan despite losing three of their opening four matches of the season. (Telegraph - subscription)

The prospective takeover of Everton by an American investment firm could be a lengthy process as the Premier League makes sure no rules will be broken. (Times - subscription)

Nottingham Forest's 31-year-old English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, who arrived from Newcastle in January, is close to joining Rizespor before Friday's transfer deadline in Turkey. Nigeria forward Emmanuel Dennis, 25, is also close to leaving Forest. (Telegraph - subscription)

Liverpool's German manager Jurgen Klopp, has ruled out becoming Germany boss following the sacking of Hansi Flick. (Sportschau)

Clubs in Turkey and Qatar are being sounded out as Manchester United look to offload 26-year-old Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek. (90min)

Van de Beek looks likely to stay at Manchester United until January. (Mirror)

Manchester United's 20-year-old Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is wanted on loan by Besiktas.(Mirror)

Former Chelsea and Belgium winger Eden Hazard is considering retirement at the age of 32 after being released by Real Madrid. (CaughtOffside - subscription)

Ex-Chelsea and Brighton boss Graham Potter, 48, has turned down the manager's job at Rangers and Lyon. (Sun)