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Saturday's Newspapers:
17th October 2020




daily star
Jurgen Klopp is still interested in signing Adama Traore and wants Liverpool to deliver him the Wolves star.


daily telegraph
Kieran Tierney is expected to feature for Arsenal against Manchester City on Saturday, with the club understood to have been successful in their attempts to have his self-isolation cut short.
Frank Lampard said he has had a one-to-one conversation with Reece James about the Chelsea full-back's red card on England duty and now expects the 20-year-old to learn from his error.
Brendan Rodgers has revealed that £28m signing Islam Slimani will be given a surprise reprieve with Leicester.


the sun
Real Madrid and Barcelona are ready to lock horns in a battle to get Bruno Fernandes out of  Old Trafford.
Mesut Ozil is 'yesterday's news' and will never play for Arsenal again, according to Sol Campbell.
Robbie Keane is set for an emotional return to LA Galaxy as their new manager.


daily mail
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani was involved in the offer of a £300m partial buyout of the EFL by American firm TPG Capital, which was rejected by chairman Rick Parry last week.
Saint-Etienne head coach Claude Puel has questioned the logic behind Arsenal's signing of William Saliba after the Frenchman was left out of the Gunners' 25-man Europa League squad.
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing a £35m swoop for highly-rated Villarreal defender Pau Torres in January.
The Premier League has said that its £50m rescue package to League One and League Two clubs remains available.
The Super League Grand Final will be staged away from Old Trafford for the first time next month due to Manchester United's fixture pile-up and concerns about the impact of Covid-19.


the independent
Wolves head coach Nuno Espirito Santo is concerned Covid-19 testing of players could lead to matches being called off.


scottish sun
Celtic's request to have Ryan Christie available for the Old Firm derby has been rejected by the Scottish Government.


daily record
Luis Campos has asked Lille owner Gerard Lopez to be released from his contract as head of recruitment for the French club.


daily mirror
La Liga president Javier Tebas has claimed Neymar and Cristiano Ronaldo are not "essential elements" in the Spanish top-flight - unlike Lionel Messi.


the guardian
Sergio Aguero will have a fitness test on Saturday morning to see if he can play in Manchester City's game at home against Arsenal later in the day.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
18th October 2020



the sun on sunday
Manchester United have put Real Madrid's Uruguay superstar Federico Valverde on their hit-list.
EFL clubs are threatening to refuse to pay their taxes this week - unless the Government bails them out.
Gareth Bale signing means Tottenham's front three are as good as anybody - even Liverpool, according to Harry Redknapp
Burnley want French centre-half Mohamed Simakan and are pushing boss Sean Dyche to make a £15m bid.


sunday mirror
Ronald Koeman has urged his Barcelona bosses to seal a double Premier League swoop for Gini Wijnaldum and Eric Garcia in January.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman is resigned to losing Lionel Messi to Manchester City next year.
Kalvin Phillips is set to spark a £50m transfer scramble next summer - with Tottenham and Liverpool both closely watching the Leeds United midfielder.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told supporters not to expect new signing Facundo Pellistri to be an instant first-team player at Manchester United after he completed a move from Uruguayan side Penarol.


mail on sunday
Virgil van Djk could be out for the season after damaging his anterior cruciate ligament, according to reports.
Real Madrid and Barcelona are set to do battle to sign Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes, according to a sensational new report.
Steve Finnan is selling his 2005 Champions League winner's medal as well as his match-worn Liverpool shirts after reports his property development business has gone into liquidation.


sunday telegraph
A saliva test being developed by the Government to detect Covid-19 in 15 minutes has provided a glimmer of hope that fans may get back into stadiums before March.
Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg is relishing playing behind a Spurs attack featuring Gareth Bale.


sunday times
Sprint training in a potato field helped West Ham's Jarrod Bowen get up to speed for the new season.


scottish sun
Furious Neil Lennon hit out at the club mole who leaked his starting line-up for the Old Firm loss.


sunday mail
Thomas Buffel has warned Rangers not to fall under the spell of Standard Liege's Moroccan magician Mehdi Carcela in their Europa League group opener.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
19th October 2020



the sun
Adama Traore is set to snub interest from Liverpool and Barcelona and sign a new £100,000-a-week deal at Wolves.
Arsene Wenger said his relationship with Joe Mourinho is 'like Kindergarten' as their fallout continues.
Former Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has blasted Louis van Gaal's Old Trafford reign - and revealed he would have to whinge to his wife to let off steam.


daily mail
American investment company ALK Capital LLC remain in talks to purchase Burnley.
Southampton were 'apoplectic' with Manchester United and Liverpool in last week's Premier League meeting, sources say.
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani's description of Project Big Picture as a 'disgrace' has angered executives at big-six clubs, who are privately claiming he is guilty of hypocrisy.
Manchester United's fund for Kick It Out will pay for a number of initiatives including referee coaching classes for local black and minority ethnic students.
Wayne Rooney's growing influence at Derby is illustrated by the fact he is calling transfer targets to join him at Pride Park.
Racing returns to Cheltenham on Friday with the track facing the prospect of no spectators at the Festival next year and looking for replacements for two of its sponsors.


the guardian
Schalke have apologised for their fans' racist abuse of Borussia Dortmund's Youssoufa Moukoko during a match between the rival clubs' U19 sides on Sunday.


daily mirror
Virgil van Dijk has already hinted his Liverpool replacement should be Fabinho as his injury fears are confirmed.
Liverpool's throw-in coach has admitted he is open to working with other Premier League clubs, including the Reds' rivals.
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke has told Manchester United they "misjudged" their pursuit of Jadon Sancho.
James Rodriguez's flying start to life in the Premier League with Everton has reportedly 'upset' his former club Real Madrid.


the times
Sergio Aguero will face no punishment from the FA for putting his arm around the assistant referee Sian Massey-Ellis during Manchester City's victory over Arsenal.
Wayne Rooney is "angry and disappointed" after he was visited by a friend who was awaiting the results of a Covid-19 test and was later found to have the virus.


daily star
N'Golo Kante reportedly has no intention of leaving Chelsea anytime soon despite rumoured interest from Real Madrid and Inter Milan.
Manchester United have been told they 'misjudged' their transfer pursuit of Jadon Sancho this summer though a deal is not dead in the water for the Borussia Dortmund winger.
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is reportedly ahead of schedule in his recovery from a shoulder injury.
Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland is reportedly keen on a move to Real Madrid next summer.
Gareth Bale was reportedly the only Real Madrid player who refused to accept a pay cut amid the coronavirus pandemic.


daily telegraph
Elite Olympic and Paralympic sports have been warned they could lose their funding if they do not provide adequate support for athletes who are suffering with eating disorders.


daily record
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack has revealed the club have had a bid to have a second test event turned down by the Scottish Government.
Milan have reportedly put Jozo Simunovic on their shortlist as they hunt for centre-back options.
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
20th October 2020



daily star
Brighton centre-back Ben White remains on the radar of Liverpool as they prepare for life without Virgil van Dijk.
Steven Gerrard has failed to make a splash in the drinks world as his water firm is almost £1m in debt.


the times
Liverpool are continuing to push for answers over the incident that has wrecked Virgil van Dijk's season after receiving contradictory explanations of how the match officials dealt with Jordan Pickford's reckless challenge.
Prize money in European club competitions will be cut for the next five years due to the losses caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.


daily telegraph
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will prioritise trying to tie Heung-Min Son to a new contract once the dust settles on a busy window of transfer business.
Frank Lampard will make a late check on Edouard Mendy ahead of Chelsea's Champions League game against Sevilla on Tuesday night after the goalkeeper returned to training sooner than predicted.
UEFA are ready to consider radical plans to increase the size of the Champions League to 36 clubs from 2024-25.


daily mail
The VAR in charge of Saturday's controversial Merseyside derby did not check for a red card for Jordan Pickford after forgetting rules state he could review the incident despite the offside in the build-up.
Arsenal fear Rob Holding will miss between three and four weeks with the hamstring injury that forced him out of Saturday's game at Manchester City.
Alisson could return for Liverpool's clash with West Ham on October 31, according to reports.
Edouard Mendy could make a shock return for Chelsea's clash against Sevilla after returning to training earlier than expected, according to reports.
Manchester City are open to Pablo Zabaleta returning to the club following his retirement last week.
Zinedine Zidane gathered his Real Madrid players for crunch talks following their shock defeat to newly-promoted Cadiz, according to reports in Spain.
Terry O'Connor is being called to appear before the Boxing Board of Control stewards after apparently being caught looking down at his mobile phone while judging Saturday night's fight between Lewis Ritson and Miguel Vazquez.


the sun
Phil Jones could quit Manchester United in January after being axed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Arsenal's Europa League opener versus Rapid Vienna is expected to go ahead despite a positive coronavirus test inside the Austrian side's squad.
Arsenal missed out on Portuguese starlet Joelson Fernandes after his father advised him to sign a new contract at Sporting Lisbon.
Chelsea wanted a £5m loan fee and Antonio Rudiger's entire £150,000-a-week wages to be paid during the summer window, reports say.


daily mirror
Tory MPs have been urged to defy the Government over its refusal to fund free school meals for more than a million children during the holidays.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has hit out at "a lot of bla bla" about his apparent lack of goals in a story posted on his Instagram.


scottish sun
Martin O'Neill has backed Celtic boss Neil Lennon to silence his critics and win 10 in a row.
Celtic rejected a bid for Odsonne Edouard from the Bundesliga before the transfer window slammed shut, according to reports.


daily record
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has warned he's coming to Glasgow to heap more misery on to Celtic.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
21st October 2020


daily star
Mesut Ozil is set to leave Arsenal in January with MLS clubs keen to sign the German.
Chelsea could be set to rake in up to £50m in January if Frank Lampard sells the players he wants to.
Manchester United and Barcelona reportedly both signed paperwork to allow Ousmane Dembele to join the Premier League giants during the summer.


daily telegraph
Manchester United and Liverpool are among five Premier League clubs being targeted again in a renewed attempt by Real Madrid's president to launch a closed-shop European breakaway league.
British No 1 Dan Evans is hunting for a new coach after giving the incumbent - former British No 3 Mark Hilton - an ultimatum.
England Women have been named among the top seeds for next year's Rugby World Cup as they seek to regain the trophy they last lifted in 2014.
Saffie Osborne, the apprentice rider who took a horrible fall on the Flat at Windsor on Monday, has broken her left arm, several ribs and punctured a lung.


daily mirror
The Liverpool dressing room is "devastated" and struggling to sleep after learning Virgil van Dijk is facing months out injured.
Liverpool could create "a sensational pairing" between Virgil van Dijk and Kalidou Koulibaly if they were to move for the Napoli star while the Dutchman is out injured.
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has expressed his disappointment at the club's decision to dispense of the services of scouting guru Francis Cagigao.
Leeds chief Angus Kinnear has blasted rivals Manchester United and Liverpool for their "treacherous" Project Big Picture.
Everton forward Richarlison says he got 10,000 WhatsApp messages in five minutes after PSG star Neymar gaffed by showing the forward's number to the world during a live-streamed online video game.
Marcelo Bielsa plans to offer Leeds stalwart Gaetano Berardi a coaching role while he recovers from his serious knee injury.
Pep Guardiola is adamant Manchester City do not have a mental block when it comes to the Champions League.


the sun
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa could soon be a TV star and become the face of Yorkshire Tea after falling in love with the drink
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has admitted Eden Hazard's injury is 'worse than first expected' and he could be out for a month.
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard underrated Christian Pulisic when he first arrived at the club 'because he was American'.
Ex-Manchester United academy star Charlie Scott had been offered a lifeline in the Hong Kong Premier League.
Dusan Tadic claims Ajax would have given Liverpool a tougher test than Spurs in the 2019 Champions League final.


daily express
Lionel Messi does not want to accept a 30 per cent pay cut at Barcelona, it has been claimed.


daily record
Derek McInnes has handed former Celtic and Rangers midfielder Liam Burt the chance to impress on trial at Aberdeen.
Robbie Neilson believes John Souttar's Achilles agony was made worse by lockdown and being unable to get the treatment he needed.


scottish sun
Nir Bitton has told of his Covid-19 hell and revealed: I couldn't even stand up.
Craig Gordon insists Vasilis Barkas needs to be given time to settle in as Celtic's new No 1.


the guardian
Nikita Parris has said the Football Association needs to look at the location of its centres of excellence if it wants to open the door to more black, Asian and minority ethnic players in the England Women's squad.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
22nd October 2020



the guardian
Manchester United have warned Mason Greenwood regarding his discipline, with the 19-year-old's poor timekeeping a particular issue.
Football Federation Australia has called off a training camp in Europe and scrapped plans for matches against England and the United States in London next month due to the worsening Covid-19 crisis on the continent.


daily mail
Mesut Ozil is convinced Arsenal's commercial interests in China influenced the club's decision to omit him from their Premier League and Europa League squads.
Brendan Rodgers believes the ongoing coronavirus restrictions are making it more difficult for players to focus on football.
Premier League chiefs are convinced Manchester United and Liverpool will use the threat of a breakaway European league as leverage to agree a revised version of Project Big Picture.
The FA have demanded all clubs address the racial imbalance within the game by ensuring 15 per cent of new executive appointments be from a BAME background.
Zinedine Zidane took over an hour to appear in his post-match press conference after his team's humbling at the hands of Shakhtar Donetsk and he then made the shock admission: 'We lacked confidence.'
Ilkay Gundogan has said that Manchester City still haven't found top gear this season despite a strong second-half display against Porto.


daily express
Fabinho has revealed he spoke with Jurgen Klopp before the Champions League tie against Ajax, and was told by the Reds boss to replicate Virgil van Dijk's leadership at the back.
Liverpool have been warned they will have to pay a premium for any defenders they want to sign in January as a direct result of Virgil van Dijk's injury.
Chelsea remain interested in Gladbach midfielder Denis Zakaria, who has been identified as a long-term target by the recruitment team at Stamford Bridge.


the sun
Jorginho has taken on extra work as Thiago Silva's English teacher to help the Brazilian superstar settle in at Chelsea.


daily mirror
Brighton have reportedly slapped a £50m price tag on Ben White amid speculation Liverpool could be interested in him as a replacement for Virgil van Dijk.
Petr Cech can still play at the highest level, according to Chelsea midfielder Jorginho.


daily telegraph
The proposed new European Premier League could be illegal under EU law, leading experts on European sports law have said.
Premiership Rugby are under fire after refusing to release players for the Lions 'home' warm-up fixture against Japan.


daily record
Ryan Edmondson is adamant Aberdeen can shock Celtic twice in the next 11 days and muscle their way into becoming one of the lead roles in a blockbuster Scottish season.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon has branded Maurice Ross an 'embarrassment' - and told him to say sorry to Celtic's players after the first-team coach at Motherwell slammed Celts after Saturday's Old Firm defeat.
 

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Friday's Newspapers :
23rd October 2020



daily mail
The controversial decision not to red card Jordan Pickford during last week's Merseyside derby is to be scrutinised at the next referees' half-term summit.
Kick It Out are braced for possible funding cuts next year despite a rise in reports of racist abuse during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Arsenal have taken the son of club legend Dennis Bergkamp on trial, with midfielder Mitchel training with the U23 side at their training ground this week.
The EFL has urged the government to commit to a raft of measures as part of a desperate plea for immediate assistance - with many of its clubs at breaking point.
Porto boss Sergio Conceicao has launched a stinging criticism of Manchester City counterpart Pep Guardiola and claimed he used 'ugly words' on the touchline during their Champions League group game fixture.
Lionel Messi is hopeful his old foe Cristiano Ronaldo will be able to take part in Barcelona's Champions League clash against Juventus despite testing positive for coronavirus.
Darren Fletcher has returned to Manchester United to help coach the club's U16s squad.
Football clubs in the Championship and lower leagues have been offered emergency loans from the EFL in a desperate bid to 'stop them going bust', after failing to agree a rescue package with the Premier League or government.
Wimbledon is set to increase the diversity of its governance by making Anne Keothavong the first member of its main committee from a BAME background.


the guardian
England men's cricketers face the prospect of their win bonuses being slashed in half and their pay reduced by around 15 per cent under the latest round of cost-cutting measures in the sport


daily telegraph
Questions are being tabled in the House of Commons over the details of the government's £10m bailout fund for National League football clubs, after it emerged each club's share will be almost identical despite the large differences in average attendance.
Referees have suffered a sharp spike in the number of assaults and cases of abuse at grassroots level, according to the national charity for match officials.
England could play an extra two-Test series next summer if the World Test Championship final is postponed.


the times
The EFL has asked the government for permission for all of its 72 clubs to defer tens of millions of pounds of tax payments until fans are allowed back into stadiums.
Andy Murray has received praise from Coco Gauff after helping to increase awareness of the lack of diversity in the boardrooms of the All England Club and Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
The governing bodies of the British Olympic and Paralympic sports are in a state of panic over funding for the 2024 Paris Games.


the sun
Gareth Bale has warned defenders his best is yet to come after making his first start since returning to Tottenham.
Floyd Mayweather has blasted the sport for having so many belts, saying that 'everybody's a champion'.
Mesut Ozil could leave Arsenal now with MLS, Qatar, Portugal and Brazil transfer windows still open.


daily express
Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker is close to a return from injury and could be back for the West Ham game next week.
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly set to slug it out for Borussia Monchengladbach's highly-rated defensive midfielder Denis Zakaria.


daily mirror
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been forced to backtrack on plans for a European Premier League.
Mauricio Pochettino and Raul are reportedly the two prime candidates to succeed Zinedine Zidane if the Frenchman is given his marching orders at Real Madrid.


daily star
Said Benrahma has admitted he was close to missing out on a move to West Ham.


daily record
Neil Lennon admits star man Odsonne Edouard will not be available to face Aberdeen at the weekend but offered hope of a Lille return.


scottish sun
Ryan Christie last night questioned Scottish football's Covid-19 isolation rules, revealing he has tested negative six times since being classed a close contact of Scotland pal Stuart Armstrong.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
24th October 2020




the sun
Manchester United reportedly face competition from four different clubs in the race to sign Wolves star Adama Traore.
Troy Deeney has accused social media giants of profiting from vile racist abuse against footballers.
Tomas Soucek admits he was flattered with comparisons to Marouane Fellaini by Jose Mourinho.
Former brickie Florent Indalecio has landed a contract at Newcastle on the recommendation of Allan Saint-Maximin.


daily mirror
Manchester United are reportedly considering an attempt to lure highly-regarded director of football Luis Campos to Old Trafford in the near future.
Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has admitted there were serious discussions over a potential move to Arsenal during the summer before the transfer window closed earlier this month.
Rhian Brewster is happy he swapped medals for matches when he made his record £23.5m move from Sheffield United to * Liverpool.
Ralph Hasenhuttl says Jordan Pickford should be banned for Everton's match at Southampton on Sunday following his "absolutely disastrous tackle" in the Merseyside derby.


daily mail
Manchester City's team flight to London rerouted into the capital after an aircraft fault on the eve of Saturday's clash at West Ham.
David Moyes has called on the Government to explain why fans cannot watch West Ham's game against Manchester City in their stadium, but can watch it inside a nearby cinema.
Zinedine Zidane potentially leaving Real Madrid would not impact any deal to sign Kylian Mbappe next summer, according to reports.


the times
The FA has warned Premier League clubs that their ability to sign overseas players will be hugely impacted in the January transfer window unless they retract their demands to be able to sign young, unproven talent from across the globe.


daily express
Tottenham reportedly missed out on signing Benfica striker Darwin Nunez, it has been claimed.


the guardian
Jurgen Klopp has described this season as the most challenging of his managerial career because of the condensed fixture schedule resulting from Covid-19.


daily telegraph
England's match with Barbarians was called off after the RFU discovered a second Covid-19 breach.


the independent
Pep Guardiola has defended his touchline behaviour after being accused of being "unpleasant" and using "ugly words" by Porto manager Sergio Conceicao.


scottish sun
Scottish clubs could be shut down if Nicola Sturgeon puts Scotland, or parts of it, into Tier Four.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
25th October 2020



sunday mirror
Liverpool have opened talks with Schalke about a £20m New Year swoop for young defender Ozan Kabak.
Jack Wilshere is considering a move to the MLS as he looks to rebuild his career after leaving West Ham.
Gareth Bale admits he's still a bit rusty after spending so much time on the sidelines at Real Madrid.
Brighton boss Graham Potter has dismissed speculation linking Ben White with a transfer to Liverpool as "football noise".


sunday times
Betting companies could be banned from being front-of-shirt sponsors for football clubs under sweeping reforms being explored by the government.


the sun on sunday
Manchester United missed out on signing RB Leipzig star Dayot Upamecano - because of a row over £200,000.
Sheffield United will ask Manchester United for Marcos Rojo on loan.
Raheem Sterling is following in the footsteps of Marcus Rashford and rapper Stormzy by launching a foundation to help disadvantaged kids.
Eric Garcia plans to resist all Pep Guardiola's efforts to 'seduce' him this season - and return to Barcelona next year.
Lionel Messi has been warned he will "damage" his reputation if he moves to the Premier League by La Liga president Javier Tebas.
Leeds want to sign Wigan superkid Sean McGurk at the second attempt.


sunday telegraph
The Government was under renewed pressure to scrap its fan ban on Saturday, after a survey of spectators who attended pilot events drew overwhelmingly positive feedback.
Barbarians players, including former England captain Chris Robshaw, could face a police investigation after video footage emerged of them appearing to break social distancing rules in a Mayfair pub.


mail on sunday
Chelsea's new goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has insisted that there is no bad blood between him and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson has revealed that Virgil van Dijk has 'radiated positivity' since suffering an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The Premier League are planning a renewed attempt to persuade FIFA to allow a 'margin of error' on the tight offsides that continue to plague the game.
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is set for a spell on the sidelines with a groin injury.


daily star sunday
Sergio Romero wants showdown talks with Manchester United this week about his treatment from the club.
David Luiz is adamant that flair players do not need greater protection in the modern game.
Lucas Moura is convinced Tottenham's revamped squad can survive - and thrive - the busy schedule.


sunday mail
Steven Gerrard insists Rangers won't be buying into the hype in their pursuit of glory.
Neil Lennon has told critics to lay off star signing Shane Duffy and insisted he's not to blame for Celtic's dodgy defensive displays.
Lewis Ferguson believes Aberdeen have the squad to challenge the Old Firm for trophies this season.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
26th October 2020




daily mirror
Dutch legend Marco van Basten has told Donny van de Beek that he made a huge mistake signing for Manchester United.
Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing increasing scrutiny over his Donny van de Beek snubs.
Jose Mourinho wants to see Tottenham follow in Liverpool's footsteps by achieving success through steady investment.


daily mail
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is ready to go to extreme lengths to keep record-breaker Lewis Hamilton on board.
Brazilian football legend Ronaldinho has confirmed that he has tested positive for coronavirus.
Arkadiusz Milik is reportedly set to snub Juventus and leave Napoli in January with Tottenham and Everton interested in acquiring his services.
Jack Wilshere is contemplating a switch to the MLS as he attempts to rejuvenate his career after leaving West Ham.


the times
Harry Redknapp, the former football manager, is hoping to profit from a possible City takeover after emerging as a surprise investor in an esports group that has put itself up for sale.


the sun
Manchester City are reportedly on the brink of signing Manchester United target Filip Stevanovic from Partizan Belgrade.
Bury are planning to stage games at Gigg Lane in the New Year.


daily express
Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu is set to table a motion to the board of directors that all of them resign in a crunch meeting on Monday.
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy reportedly refused to let Tanguy Ndombele leave the club for anything less than £54m, scuppering his chances of securing a move to Inter Milan.


daily star
Former Holland boss Danny Blind has accused Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of neglecting new Manchester United signing Donny van de Beek.


daily telegraph
Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey will have an operation on Monday to repair a hernia problem that ruled him out of the 1-1 draw at Molineux.
Exeter Chiefs chief executive Tony Rowe wants to become renowned as the best club side in the world but has warned that too many international fixtures, and "greed" from England over player availability, could ruin the domestic game.
Wasps turnover king Jack Willis is expected to be rewarded for sensational form with a call-up to England's autumn squad on Monday.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon has revealed Christopher Jullien has travelled to Germany in a bid to cure his back problem.
Former Celtic midfielder Alan Thompson has branded ex-Rangers star Peter Lovenkrands a 'coward', almost 16 years to the day that he was sent off in the Old Firm.
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
27th October 2020




daily mail
Frank Lampard is ready to re-integrate Antonio Rudiger into his first-team plans following heart-to-heart talks with the central defender.
The Premier League may sideline the Football Association in a historic bid to persuade the Home Office to bring in a special visa system, as the row over post-Brexit quotas rages on with days to the deadline.
Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu has refused to resign following crunch talks on Monday as pressure grows on the under-fire chief to step down as tempers boil over in Catalonia.
Manchester City arrived in Marseille with no striker and the gloomy forecast that Sergio Aguero could miss a month with a hamstring strain.
West Ham are waiting anxiously to hear whether leading goalscorer Michail Antonio will need treatment for a recurring hamstring problem after the 30-year-old came off during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City.
Chelsea will go ahead with training in Russia before their Champions League game with Krasnodar, despite Bayern Munich cancelling a session in the country's capital due to coronavirus fears.
Shkodran Mustafi is ready to walk away from Arsenal and leave on a free transfer at the end of the season, according to reports.
Marcus Rashford is set to be omitted from the BBC Sports Personality of the Year shortlist despite being the bookies' odds-on favourite to win the award.
West Ham players are backing David Moyes to be handed a contract extension following the club's resurgence since lockdown.
Khabib Nurmagomedov's head coach, Javier Mendez, says he was shocked when the lightweight champion announced his retirement after defeating Justin Gaethje.


daily mirror
Slaven Bilic's West Brom future is in doubt after defender Ahmed Hegazi was sold behind his back.
Edu and Mikel Arteta 'disagreed' over whether Arsenal should sign Thomas Partey or Houssem Aouar in the summer.
Alisson has revealed how a refusal to take no for an answer - and the power of prayer - helped him make a vital return for Liverpool.
Barcelona's board have released an official statement claiming that VAR is being used against them, saying it has "had a serious negative impact on FC Barcelona and has benefitted its most direct opponents".


the sun
Pep Guardiola fears Manchester City hotshot Sergio Aguero could be out for up to a month.
West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has donated £25,000 towards Marcus Rashford's push for free school meals.
Premier League clubs will discuss cutting the Pay Per View charge to under a tenner on Tuesday.
Laurent Koscielny has charged to Mesut Ozil's defence, branding the Arsenal player a 'phenomenon' and a 'very good person'.
Three Premier League stars reportedly avoided bans after returning positive results during drug tests taken last season.
Christian Eriksen could reportedly quit Inter Milan in the January transfer window - just a year after joining.
Isco has reportedly been caught on camera blasting Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane for the timing of his substitutions.
Manchester United are close to appointing a new data scientist, according to reports.


daily telegraph
West Ham players are backing David Moyes to be handed a contract extension following the club's resurgence since lockdown.
Dr Richard Freeman will face renewed suggestions on Tuesday that he "topped up" a rider with testosterone, his barrister told a medical tribunal on Monday.
British Gymnastics has been accused of attempting to "circumvent" the independent review into bullying in the sport by contacting individuals who have submitted evidence.
Sarah Hunter, the England rugby captain, has added her support to Marcus Rashford's high-profile campaign to end child poverty after paying for free school meal vouchers at her former primary school.


daily record
Football's top brass are set for urgent talks with the Scottish Government as hopes grow fans will be back in Scottish grounds next Friday night.
Scott Brown faces a sweat on potential retrospective punishment for the Celtic captain's alleged elbow offence during Sunday's Pittodrie thriller.


the guardian
The FA chairman, Greg Clarke, raised the threat of a European breakaway by top clubs at the very start of his development of Project Big Picture with the chairmen of Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United.


the independent
Fans will not be allowed to attend FA Cup first-round fixtures next month due to fears over the spread of coronavirus.


the times
A new code to tackle the racial imbalance in English football will be unveiled by the Football Association today and has been hailed by its architect as the most important step for the game in 30 years.
The Rooney Rule brought in by the EFL last year has been criticised by campaigners for giving clubs the option of whether to have an open recruitment process.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
28th October 2020



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Manchester United could sign RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano for as little as £38m next summer due to his release clause.
Josep Maria Bartomeu has resigned as president of Barcelona in a move that is likely to extend the future of Lionel Messi at the club.


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Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has admitted Jadon Sancho's long-running Man Utd transfer saga may be the cause behind the winger's recent dip in form.
Tyrone Mings is convinced the FA's new Voluntary Diversity Code will open up the pathway for more black players to move into management.
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi rejected the club's offer of a new deal during the summer, instead choosing to leave when his current contract expires at the end of the season.


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Jordan Pickford and his wife are being protected by bodyguards after the pair were subjected to death threats.
Lewis Hamilton is facing a race against time to sign a proposed £40m-a-year deal with Mercedes after plans to cap driver salaries were approved unanimously by the teams.


the sun
Manchester United are plotting to bring back 23,500 fans to Old Trafford after two months of talks with the government.
Brighton are planning to reward Tariq Lamptey for his excellent start to his Albion career with a bumper new contract.
Newcastle's £300m takeover was given hope again as Jamie Reuben dropped a huge hint it could be back on.


the guardian
The Premier League held a meeting with the big six clubs to discuss the fallout of the Project Big Picture proposals without informing all 14 other clubs.


daily star
Argentina legend Diego Maradona is reportedly having to isolate having come into contact with somebody who has tested positive for coronavirus amid the pandemic.
Marseille midfielder Pape Gueye's dream is to play alongside Liverpool winger Sadio Mané, he has revealed.
Fellow Brazilian and ex-Reds goalkeeper Doni says he told Liverpool to sign Alisson years before his eventual £66.8m switch.
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been offered the chance to rejoin his former club Racing Club de Avellaneda by their president Victor Blanco but the 33-year-old will need to take a major pay cut.


daily record
Scottish football has launched an 11th-hour plea to Nicola Sturgeon to further relax lockdown rules as the First Minister prepares to rubber-stamp a limited return of fans next week.
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard admits his aim is to play at a higher level as he confirms he will leave when the time is right.
Luckless Motherwell 'keeper Trevor Carson faces a minimum of three months out with a knee injury.


daily express
Liverpool were reportedly interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach forward Marcus Thuram this summer but ultimately ended up bringing in Diogo Jota from Wolves instead.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
29th October 2020



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Fabinho's hamstring injury is not as serious as first feared with the Liverpool midfielder, who has been playing at centre-back, due back after the international break.
Ajax are bracing themselves for another Premier League auction for teenage midfielder Ryan Gravenberch with Liverpool and Manchester United keen.
Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy is set to buy Burnley in an amazing £200m takeover.
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has insisted Mesut Ozil is still putting 100 per cent effort into training sessions despite being frozen out by Mikel Arteta.


daily mail
Liverpool face serious competition from AC Milan in pursuing a move for Schalke central defender Ozan Kabab.
The FA has been given assurances that Wembley will remain a host venue for Euro 2020 even if fans do not return to Premier League stadiums.
The PFA has sent a hard-hitting letter to its members condemning the EFL's proposals for a salary cap.
PSG are set to be without Neymar for 'a few games' according to manager Thomas Tuchel, ahead of the forward undergoing a scan on Thursday.
Nuno Espirito Santo fears English football will suffer a lost generation of fans and players while supporters remain barred from stadiums.


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Championship clubs are pressing England's big six to revive key aims of 'Project Big Picture' as the Premier League races to produce its alternative vision for the pyramid by Christmas.
Jose Mourinho believes Gareth Bale is ready to show he is back to his best when he starts Tottenham's Europa League game against Royal Antwerp on Thursday.
Mikel Arteta has said Arsenal are only one defensive injury away from being in "big trouble" as he attempts to manage the club's troubling lack of options at the heart of their defence.
The Women's Six Nations fixture between Ireland and France has been called off due to an outbreak of Covid-19 within the French camp.


the guardian
Arsene Wenger believes a European Super League featuring the biggest names in club football would 'destroy' the Premier League.
David Luiz has been ruled out for 'a few weeks' as Arsenal's defensive injury list grows.


the sun
Burnley are reportedly set for a £200m takeover after Mike Garlick agreed to sell the club to Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy.
Icelandic midfielder Isak Bergmann Johannesson, 17, has dealt Liverpool's chances of signing him a blow after revealing he dreams of joining Manchester United.


daily star
Liverpool have been handed a boost in their pursuit of a defender for the January transfer window after Bayern Munich's contract talks with David Alaba collapsed.
Manchester United are plotting a move for out-of-contract AC Milan ace Hakan Calhanoglu next summer, according to reports in Italy.


daily record
Brassed-off Dundee United's players and staff will meet on Thursday to discuss wage cuts but they are baulking at the 20 per cent reduction owner Mark Ogren is proposing.
Neil Lennon has held one-to-one talks with Shane Duffy to help the stopper pull through his turbulent start at Celtic.


scottish sun
Scotland will have two Champions League places from next season - and five spots in European competition overall.


daily express
Mikel Arteta has admitted he regrets the decision to leave William Saliba out of his Europa League squad.


the times
Wayne Rooney is due to return to training at Derby County on Friday after self-isolating after making contact with a friend who had tested positive for coronavirus.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
30th October 2020



the sun
Jose Mourinho has ordered his Spurs flops to 11am training and admits he wanted to sub all 11 players off at half-time in Antwerp loss.
Mauricio Pochettino is 'looking' at a Premier League job, with Manchester United firmly in the frame, according to his former Spurs defender Jan Vertonghen.
Crystal Palace are to check blinds at Wolves after Roy Hodgson fumed at BT Sport for showing post-match inquest.
Paul Scholes has told Manchester United to sign Dayot Upamecano and claims he is the 'type of defender' his old club need.
Mike Ashley has finally agreed to refund Newcastle season ticket holders for games they cannot watch.


daily mail
Burnley manager Sean Dyche says he has been kept out of the loop regarding a proposed £200m takeover, despite playing an instrumental role in shaping the club's identity since joining eight years ago today.
Michail Antonio is facing six weeks out with a hamstring tear as the number of Premier League stars with soft tissue injuries nears 50 per cent more than at the same stage last season.
The Football Association is in talks with the world's leading sportswear brands about them buying into the historic new diversity code.
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero has been left in limbo after a move to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami fell through.
Phil Foden is set to be considered for an England call-up next week following his non-inclusion for disciplinary issues earlier this month.
Slaven Bilic has revealed he held further talks with West Brom bosses to discuss the controversial sale of Ahmed Hegazi amid growing tension behind the scenes at The Hawthorns.
West Brom, Aston Villa and Fulham will feature in a fourth successive Pay Per View fixture after the Premier League confirmed the latest selection of box office games in November.
Karim Benzema has reportedly apologised to Vinicius Junior after urging his Real Madrid team-mates to not pass to him during Tuesday night's Champions League clash with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Real Madrid are ready to make Juventus a very tempting swap offer in order to sign Paulo Dybala, according to reports.
Fabinho is almost certainly ruled out of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Manchester City next weekend.


daily telegraph
Football League clubs have opened talks about potentially cutting staff after being left "in limbo" as the Government's furlough scheme draws to an end.
The Premier League is preparing to set more ambitious diversity targets among coaching staff and in boardrooms.
The rival investors bidding for control of Burnley consider Sean Dyche to be central to their plans, but the manager's future could be complicated if chairman Mike Garlick remains at the club.
The RFU has warned that community clubs, players and volunteers will "disappear forever" unless it receives a Government bailout after revealing an expected revenue shortfall of £145m.


the times
The RFU launched disciplinary proceedings against 13 Barbarians players yesterday, hours after Eddie Jones had accused the invitational side of turning rugby into a "laughing stock" for causing last Sunday's match against England to be cancelled.
Jonny Hill has been given the opportunity to complete a rare hat-trick by winning three titles in three weeks after being awarded his England debut against Italy in Saturday's Six Nations decider in Rome.
Counties could be hit with financial penalties for failing to meet diversity targets as the sport responds to accusations of racism within the game.


daily mirror
Sunderland chief Jim Rodwell has warned the Black Cats are not immune from the fate he fears for many football clubs if the Government does not step in.
Chris Wilder is "baffled and frustrated" with John Lundstram for refusing to sign a new improved contract - and will try to sell him in January.
Matteo Guendouzi has hinted his Arsenal career may already be over after his latest comments evaluating his time at the club.


the guardian
West Ham's Michail Antonio will be out for a month with a hamstring tear.


daily star
Manchester United playmaker Juan Mata has insisted that "there was never a personal problem" between himself and Jose Mourinho during the Portuguese tactician's second spell as Chelsea manager.
Matteo Guendouzi has revealed how Mesut Ozil and Bernd Leno pushed him to move to Germany.


scottish sun
Rangers and Celtic's Europa League performances could net Scotland an automatic Champions League spot in 2022.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
31st October 2020




the times
A member of the Abu Dhabi royal family who has previously been involved in failed takeovers of Liverpool and Newcastle United has approached the EFL about permission to buy Derby County.
Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer led impassioned calls for the Premier League to reintroduce the use of five substitutes amid fears over the mental and physical health of players.
Wes Morgan is being lined up by Leicester City to take on an executive role when he hangs up his boots at the end of the season.


daily telegraph
Huss Fahmy has become the latest high-profile executive to leave Arsenal as the club continues to drastically restructure its internal operations.
Rick Parry has told Jamie Carragher: 'Project Big Picture is not dead'.
The Rugby Football Union has cancelled all competitive adult leagues for the 2020-21 season, ruling out everything from the third tier down in the men's game and the second tier down in the women's game across England.


the sun
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has insisted he "did his best" to involve Mesut Ozil at the club.
Matteo Guendouzi has revealed Mesut Ozil helped convince him to leave Arsenal for Hertha Berlin.
The Premier League is set to be a massive loser in the Brexit battle amid fears Europe's top talents will not be given visas, says Karren Brady.
Harry Toffolo is set to start his 100th consecutive EFL match and is dedicating it to the woman he loves.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane claimed Karim Benzema's incredible tunnel bust-up with Vinicius Jr was a "good thing".
Barcelona are to launch a fresh Eric Garcia transfer bid in January - with the Man City defender set to reject Pep Guardiola's 'seduction'.
The Football Policing Unit 'strongly object' to calls to overturn the alcohol ban in football stadiums.


daily mirror
Luke Shaw is set for an England recall next week, ending a 26-month international exile.
Sergio Romero faces an uncertain future at Manchester United following the collapse of his move to Inter Miami.


daily mail
EFL clubs are furious with the Professional Footballers' Association for trying to block their salary cap proposals.
Jack Grealish has been doing extra gym work to withstand heavy tackles and add strength to Aston Villa's excellent start to the season.
Castore have made their move in the Premier League market after reportedly agreeing a deal to supply kits for Newcastle United.
Out-of-favour Christian Eriksen says only boss Antonio Conte can explain why he is not getting regular game time at Inter Milan.
Bayern Munich defender David Alaba's future at the European champions is in doubt, coach Hansi Flick said on Friday, with months-long contract talks having made no progress towards a new deal.
Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is set for a surprise return to management with APOEL Nicosia.


daily star
Liverpool are reportedly still interested in signing Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly.


daily express
Former Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen has offered an insight into Mauricio Pochettino's mindset, claiming the manager will be getting "impatient" and targeting a job at a "big team" in the Premier League.
Arsenal are keeping an eye on the progress of Dominik Szoboszlai as they consider a move for the Red Bull Salzburg attacker in the next 12 months.


scottish sun
Hearts have won every game they have played this season - but Steven Naismith insists nobody is assured of facing Hibs on Saturday.
Aberdeen's Shay Logan - who is also a plumber - faces a club probe over claims he fired foul-mouthed abuse at a rival handyman.


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Celtic linked QPR winger Bright Osayi-Samuel is edging towards a new deal at Loftus Road, according to his boss Mark Warburton.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
1st November 2020



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Liverpool are monitoring Ajax defender Perr Schuurs following his recent outstanding Champions League display against them.
Carlo Ancelotti has revealed he wants to stay at Everton "for years" after admitting he's loving life at Goodison Park.
Arsenal and Chelsea were among a number of clubs to table bids for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to the player's agent Davide Torchia.
Chris Wilder is "baffled and frustrated" with John Lundstram for refusing to sign a new improved Sheffield United contract - and will try to sell him in January.
Burnley fans have been told controversial sports lawyer Chris Farnell is the right man to take them forward in a proposed £200m takeover.


sunday telegraph
FA chairman Greg Clarke had input on all 18 drafts of 'Project Big Picture' despite later claiming he had backed off early from the plot.
Rick Parry, the EFL chairman, has accused the Professional Footballers' Association of jeopardising their members' jobs by failing to back salary cap proposals.


mail on sunday
Real Madrid midfielder Isco reportedly wants to join his old manager Carlo Ancelotti and former team-mate James Rodriguez at Everton.
Juventus are struggling to come to an agreement with Paulo Dyabla over a new contract.
Gareth Bale is doing his bit to help out this Christmas, by putting his hand in his pocket and paying £15,000 to ensure poor families in Wales do not go without.
Paris Saint-Germain star Neymar will reportedly make signing a new contract with the French club his priority and will not try and return to Barcelona.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter, the 26-year-old has been hailed as the next Sergio Ramos.
English football remains divided over whether taking the knee is having the desired impact in the fight against racism.
Manchester United are in deep discussions with Hakan Calhanoglu over signing the AC Milan star on a free transfer next summer, reports claim.


sunday express
Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia will allow Emerson Palmieri to leave the club in the January transfer window, according to reports.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has already identified his next three transfer targets.


sunday times
Neil Lennon and Derek McInnes are weighing up whether to start their main strikers in Sunday's Scottish Cup semi-final or instead use them as substitutes.


daily star sunday
Manchester United outcast Phil Jones fears a potential move to Burnley in January is under threat amid a planned takeover of the Clarets.


the sun on sunday
Mesut Ozil posted a video of a lonely weight training session - as the Arsenal outcast wrote a defiant message about his "struggle".
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make his Juventus return on the bench against Spezia after recovering from coronavirus.
Kyle Walker has hinted at an emotional transfer back to boyhood club Sheffield United.
Crystal Palace are heading for a king-sized change of the guard - with 13 players coming out of contract.
Barcelona are at risk of bankruptcy unless the LaLiga club can agree a fresh round of pay cuts, it has been claimed.


scottish sun
Sporting director Ross Wilson admits Rangers had agreed to sell Alfredo Morelos - if someone met their valuation.
Benfica boss Jorge Jesus has begged the Portuguese authorities to allow 20,000 of their fans into their top of the table Europa League clash against Rangers.
Celtic are ready to charter more private planes for their stars to avoid even more Covid carnage.
Tony Asghar has defended signing players for Dundee United just weeks before trying to push through wage cuts.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
2nd November 2020



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The Government will decide whether to allow the FA Cup first round to go ahead in full after imposing a second national lockdown.
Chelsea are preparing a £6.9m bid for former Nottingham Forest defender Anel Ahmedhodzic, according to reports.
The PFA has pledged £500,000 to the Reposm Sporting Housing Trust, a charity devoted to providing sheltered accommodation for retired sportspeople who have fallen on hard times.
Marcus Rashford was left awestruck as he was presented with a Pride of Britain Award during the 2020 ceremony, which aired on Sunday.


the sun
Sean Connery turned down a Manchester United contract after legendary manager Matt Busby offered him £25 a week.
Everton are reportedly in the hunt to sign Isco and reunite the midfielder with old boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Bristol City Women's training on Saturday was cancelled following a rise of coronavirus cases in the area.


daily mirror
Bayern Munich have withdrawn their offer of a contract extension to David Alaba, says the club's president Herbert Hainer.
Arsenal and Chelsea were among a number of clubs to table bids for Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to the player's agent Davide Torchia.
Ralph Hasenhuttl is sweating over the fitness of Danny Ings after the England striker suffered a knee injury in Southampton's 4-3 victory at Aston Villa.


daily express
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp reportedly wants to launch a bid to sign Ajax defender Perr Schuurs during the January transfer window.


daily star
Manchester United outcast Phil Jones fears a potential move to Burnley in January is under threat amid a planned takeover of the Clarets.
Thibaut Courtois' dad has claimed Keylor Navas was not a good team-mate towards his son when they were together at Real Madrid.


daily telegraph
David Brooks is backing Bournemouth to return to the Premier League at the first attempt.
Downing Street is facing pressure from ministers to give golf, tennis and swimming a reprieve from the imposition of a second national Covid-19 lockdown.


the times
David Moyes has said that he would back a decision to reintroduce five substitutes in the Premier League even though it would still favour the top flight's elite.
Community and grassroots sports are pleading with the government to be exempt from the new month-long lockdown that starts on Thursday.


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Craig Wighton says Hearts are heading back to Hampden because they are better than rivals Hibs.
 

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3rd November 2020



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Atletico Madrid have joined Bayern Munich and Sevilla in keeping tabs on Brighton sensation Tariq Lamptey.
The Government is set to speed up a review into gambling sponsorship in football as clubs fear lucrative shirt deals with betting companies could be banned.
Ryan Sessegnon has become the latest Premier League star to reveal that he has received vile racist abuse on social media.
Barcelona will make one final bid for Manchester City defender Eric Garcia in January as his contract continues to run down, according to reports.
PFA supremo Gordon Taylor has hit back at critics of his union's approach to the issue of dementia in football.
Barcelona's interim president Carles Tusquets wants elections to take place before the end of the year as he tries to put the club's finances in order as quickly as possible.
Saracens are set for a return to the Premiership next year even if they can't earn promotion on the field, while ambitious Ealing could be offered a chance to buy a place in the elite.


daily mirror
UEFA may award the postponed Euro 2021 tournament to one nation amid the ongoing global pandemic with Russia tipped to be the host.
Lionel Messi was allegedly told "if you don't like what I said, you know where the door is" in a row with former Barcelona boss Quique Setien.
Premier League chiefs are making a fresh offer to the EFL.
Dele Alli has been left in the dark about his Tottenham exile.
Thiago Alcantara's father claims PSG missed out on the Liverpool star so signed brother Rafinha instead.


daily telegraph
The PFA has become the first major organisation from inside the sport to throw their weight behind recognising dementia in football as an industrial disease.
Brighton striker Neal Maupay was dropped from the game against Tottenham due to attitude problems.
The Premier League has finally agreed to bail out Championship clubs - but only those who can demonstrate genuine need.


daily record
Scotland's clubs have joined together to boot out a controversial proposal to impose mandatory 3-0 defeats for coronavirus call-offs.
Rangers reportedly remain interested in Sampdoria midfielder Jakub Jankto.
Shamed Rangers stars Jordan Jones and George Edmundson are set to be dragged into the dock by the SFA after being suspended by the Ibrox club for breaching coronavirus protocol to go to a house party.
The Scottish Government has praised Rangers for taking quick action against Jordan Jones and George Edmundson following their Covid-19 breaches.


scottish sun
Craig Levein believes Dundee United could try and sell Scotland striker Lawrence Shankland to try and ease their cash crisis.
Dundee have confirmed one of their players has tested positive for Covid-19.


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The leading researcher into football's dementia links has said he has been shocked by the sport's failure to commission more studies of the problem.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
4th November 2020





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Liverpool could lose Mohamed Salah for a large chunk of next season as Egypt want him for the Olympics and Africa Cup of Nations.
Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani will not worry if manager Marcelo Bielsa leaves next summer.
Neymar is reportedly ready to rule out a return to Barcelona and commit to Paris Saint-Germain.
Manchester United and Chelsea are reportedly tracking long-term Arsenal target Samuel Chukwueze.
Maurizio Sarri could be set for a return to management with reports in Italy linking the ex-Chelsea boss to Fiorentina and Roma.


daily mirror
Pep Guardiola will give his Manchester City players a day off in the sunshine as a reward for all but clinching their place in the Champions League knockout stage.


daily mail
Gareth Southgate is concerned about the potential damage to his relationship with Premier League managers due to tension caused by England's intense autumn schedule.
The FA will use next week's friendly against the Republic of Ireland to pay tribute to legendary World Cup winner Nobby Stiles.
Ashley Williams is being lined up to join the Wales coaching staff in the absence of Ryan Giggs.
Zinedine Zidane is confident Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos will extend his stay at the club, after he made it a century of goals during their 3-2 win over Inter Milan.
West Ham are in talks to sign promising Danish centre-back Frederik Alves Ibsen from Silkeborg.
Christian Malcolm is lining up an all-star backroom staff featuring Kelly Sotherton, Darren Campbell and Goldie Sayers to strengthen British chances at the Tokyo Olympics.


the times
A number of Premier League clubs could mount a fresh attempt for five substitutes to be allowed at the mid-point of this season after it was revealed injuries have risen by 15 per cent at the start of this campaign compared with previous years.


daily star
Erling Haaland has been backed to join Liverpool instead of Manchester United by Red Bull Salzburg's sporting director Christoph Freund.
Neal Maupay was dropped by Brighton at the weekend following an altercation with a team-mate, according to reports.
William Saliba is reportedly frustrated by his current situation at Arsenal.


daily express
Sir Alex Ferguson never wanted Jose Mourinho appointed as Manchester United manager.


the guardian
Pep Guardiola has not ruled out Sergio Aguero returning early from a hamstring injury for Manchester City's match at home to Liverpool.


daily telegraph
Calls are growing for footballers to receive yearly screenings to deal with the dementia crisis.
Slaven Bilic is facing a potentially pivotal game against Tottenham this weekend as concerns grow over West Brom's Premier League start and form this year.


scottish sun
Rangers have issued 19m more shares which could bring in around £4m in cash to the Ibrox club.
Former Rangers defender Luca Gasparotto has retired from football at the age of 25 - to become a tree surgeon.
Scotland's Euro 2021 opponents Serbia have received a boost after skipper Dusan Tadic was passed fit after his coronavirus scare.
Celtic target Mohamed Magdy's club has lashed out at his agent for touting him for a move to Parkhead ahead of their African Champions League Final.


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Jimmy Nicholl has panned Jordan Jones for his covid-19 shame - and says the Rangers winger has thrown his support back in his face.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
5th November 2020


the sun
Barcelona are reportedly plotting a summer transfer bid for Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele.
Chelsea will 'try again' for West Ham star Declan Rice in January.
Manchester City and Liverpool are among the four clubs fighting it out for David Alaba's signature.
Borussia Dortmund are 'optimistic' star striker Erling Haaland will pen a new deal at the club as they denied reports of a £68m release clause.


daily telegraph
The Premier League will hold talks with broadcasters as to whether it should continue with the pay-per-view system following a meeting of all 20 clubs on Thursday.
South Africa have reaffirmed their commitment to the Rugby Championship for the next decade, organizers SANZAAR said on Wednesday, bringing an end to speculation the world champions may look to join Europe's Six Nations.


daily mail
Arsenal are preparing to discuss a contract extension for Mohamed Elneny following his excellent start to the season.
Brendan Rodgers believes Jamie Vardy has benefited from his extended international exile following the Leicester striker's blistering start to the season.
The FA have angered non-League and lower-division clubs by refusing to contribute to the production costs of streaming this weekend's FA Cup first-round ties.
Rick Parry has drawn a new battle line between the EFL and Government - warning that a ban on gambling sponsorship deals would lead to further financial ruin for clubs.


the times
Philip Cocu's future as the Derby County manager is in doubt after a late goal from the substitute Macauley Bonne gave QPR victory.
The Scottish Football Association are set to make 18 staff redundant, with chief executive Ian Maxwell preparing for a series of cost-cutting measures as a result of the pandemic.


daily mirror
Juventus director Fabio Paratici has talked up his club's chances of landing Paul Pogba in the transfer market.
Manchester United moved to sign youngster Amad Diallo after missing out on preferred target Moussa Diaby.
Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke admits the club could be forced to sell one of their prized assets in the near future.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been blasted as 'ignorant' by former Juventus defender Pasquale Bruno, who accused the superstar of lacking respect for his team-mates.


daily star
Ruthless Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is set to axe John Stones again to hand the defender another huge blow.
Roman Abramovich has blocked Chelsea's move for Juventus outcast Paulo Dybala to protect new signings Kai Havertz and Hakim Ziyech, according to reports in Italy.


daily express
Tottenham could consider bringing Christian Eriksen back from Inter Milan in the January transfer window, according to reports from Italy.
Leeds United transfer target Michael Olise has a release clause of just £8m in his Reading contract, according to reports.


scottish sun
Mark Wilson claims Nice are set to lodge a £10m bid for Celtic star Ryan Christie in January.
Milan Heca is one of seven first team players and two goalies who will miss Sparta Prague's clash with Celtic.
Dundee United captain Mark Reynolds knew Robbie Neilson was destined to return to Hearts after he requested maroon in the Arabs' away strip.


daily record
Former Rangers and Liverpool defender Jon Flanagan has joined Belgian side Charleroi as he attempts to reboot his career.
 
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