What The Sports Pages Say

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
18th August 2020




the times
Arsenal are edging closer to signing the Lille defender Gabriel after agreeing personal terms with the Brazilian and making progress in discussions over the fee with the French club.
Tottenham Hotspur are expected to complete a shock move for Joe Hart as they look to recruit a homegrown reserve goalkeeper.
Sheffield Wednesday avoided relegation from the Championship for a breach of financial regulations because of mistakes made by investigators at the EFL, an independent disciplinary panel concluded.
Jurgen Klopp has said he plans to take a year off when his Liverpool contract expires in 2024 and will only return to management should he miss the challenge.
A group of MPs are pushing for a special exemption that enables non-League football clubs to welcome fans back into their grounds.


the sun
Canadian Evangeline Shen is hoping to become Newcastle chairperson with her Bellagraph Nova Group trying to buy the club
Manchester City want to give Sergio Aguero a statue - to go alongside the one of David Silva.
Fulham are ready to sign Antonee Robinson - after the United States star snubbed a return to Everton.
Gauthier Ganaye has emerged as a shock late bidder to save crisis club Wigan Athletic.
Football's return to pre-season training has been thrown into chaos by the quarantine rules.
Arsene Wenger has reportedly offered to succeed Barcelona-bound Ronald Koeman as Netherlands boss.
Norwegian sensation Jens Petter Hauge was watched by a top Manchester United scout on Sunday.


daily telegraph
Ronald Koeman is expected to be named as the new coach of Barcelona as early as Tuesday.
David de Gea has backed himself to overcome the doubters despite the Manchester United goalkeeper facing a potential threat to his position from Dean Henderson next season.
Another company has come forward saying it has submitted an offer to buy Newcastle United following the collapse of the Saudi Arabia-led takeover of the club.
Pink balls and earlier start times are being considered as ways to solve problems caused by bad light after farcical delays ruined the second Test in Southampton.
The third Test on Friday could be played on the same pitch used for the second match due to the bad weather in Southampton hindering preparation.
England are keen for Adil Rashid to make a return to Test cricket, believing that he would boost the quality and depth of their Test squad.


daily star
Chelsea's Marina Granovskaia has given Frank Lampard the 'green light' for a triple defender swoop of Ben Chilwell, John Stones and Lewis Dunk.
Six Man Utd stars 'up for sale' as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer tries to fund Jadon Sancho move.
Xavi has urged Manchester City to spend whatever it takes to help Pep Guardiola turn them into champions once again.


daily mail
Arsenal are drawing up the paperwork for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's bumper new deal.
Wolves have failed in a bid to miss the first week of the season.
The acrimony over Charlton's failed takeover bid has taken a bizarre twist after a company car the club were allegedly trying to recover was mysteriously put up for sale.
A Singaporean takeover of Newcastle United could see Alan Shearer named as manager.
Juventus star Paulo Dybala is reportedly considering his future at the club, amid reports they are considering letting him go this summer.
Barcelona are reportedly prepared to sell the majority of their squad this summer as the club prepares for a major rebuild after their humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich in the Champions League.


daily express
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola won't be leaving the Etihad any time soon, despite the club's disappointing exit from the Champions League, according to his agent.
Ethan Ampadu is reportedly prepared to fight for a starting berth in Frank Lampard's Chelsea squad next season, shunning a potential loan move away from Stamford Bridge.


daily mirror
Valencia's financial crisis has reached a new low after the club reportedly offered to pay player wages with IOU notes.
Philippe Coutinho could be handed a lifeline at Barcelona when the club emerges from their dramatic rebuild.


daily record
Aaron Hickey is closing in on a stunning move to Bayern Munich and a lucrative five-year contract.
Aberdeen welcomed six of their self-isolating stars back to Cormack Park.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon has branded Ron Gordon's points deduction claim as nonsense.
Dundee United are set to make a move for Rangers star Jamie Murphy.


the guardian
Liverpool are interested in signing Thiago Alcantara but have told Bayern Munich they are not prepared to pay £27.2m (€30m) for the 29-year-old Spaniard, who has one year left on his contract.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
19th August 2020



daily mirror
Manchester City are being offered Kalidou Koulibaly for £60m with Napoli keen to complete a deal.
Arsene Wenger has firmly denied speculation suggesting he could become the new manager of the Netherlands national team.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is ready to join Everton but Watford are holding out for £25m.
Gareth Southgate will hold key talks with his England players this week amid growing burn-out concerns from the Premier League's elite.
Bayer Leverkusen have told Chelsea they want a deal for Kai Havertz wrapped up by August 28.
Manchester United and Manchester City have been given permission to start the new season later, following their European exploits.
In-demand Rhian Brewster is ready to wait as Jurgen Klopp weighs up Liverpool transfer offers.
Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has urged Jadon Sancho to stay with the club and continue to build on his superb recent development.


the times
Liverpool are continuing with their training camp in Austria despite a member of their travelling party testing positive for Covid-19.
Manchester City and Manchester United will not be required to play on the opening weekend of the next Premier League season because of their exertions in Europe this year.


daily mail
Premier League clubs are facing a season ticket nightmare in the scramble to comply with the government's 'Track and Trace' scheme.
Wigan Athletic paid their administrators up to £500 an hour in fees during their doomed bid to avoid relegation to League One.
Bournemouth will not let leave England international Callum Wilson leave on the cheap despite interest from Tottenham.
Football League clubs are preparing to start their new season in 10 days' time - a full week earlier than expected.
Everton have had an opening bid for Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure rejected.
Chelsea are to hold talks over a new contract for highly-rated Conor Gallagher amid interest from Premier League clubs.


the sun
Manchester United are ready to ramp up the fight for the No 1 keeper slot by almost doubling Dean Henderson's wages.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly decided to loan out Dean Henderson this summer and will stick with David de Gea as his No 1.
Inter Milan are plotting a triple transfer raid for N'Golo Kante, Emerson Palmieri and Chris Smalling.
West Ham are ready to sell Issa Diop to Manchester United for a £45m transfer fee.
Gareth Southgate faces a battle with both Manchester clubs over players for England's two forthcoming clashes.
Chelsea and Manchester City women will be permitted to make five substitutes in the Community Shield on August 29.
Police in Paris have used tear gas to disperse PSG fans celebrating a victory that secured their team a spot in the Champions League final.


daily express
Manchester United are looking at a double raid on Juventus for Douglas Costa and Alex Sandro.
Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a stunning move to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.


daily star
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero could leave Manchester United for Chelsea, Leeds or Everton this summer.
Manchester United offered Willian a two-year contract before he left Chelsea for Arsenal.


daily telegraph
The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa could be postponed or even cancelled if Covid-19 travel restrictions remain in place.


scottish sun
Neymar could be banned for the Champions League final after swapping shirts following Paris Saint-Germain's win over Leipzig.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
20th august 2020



daily telegraph
Chelsea are considering Brazil centre-back Thiago Silva as a free transfer to bolster Frank Lampard's defence for next season.
Premier League footballers have come under scrutiny from senior scientists for apparently failing to adhere to social-distancing during their off-season holidays.
There has been a spike in positive coronavirus tests since Premier League players returned to training last weekend, with 14 cases recorded at just 12 clubs.
Chelsea and Wolves have been given special dispensation by the Premier League to start the new season on Monday September 14, following their marathon campaigns.
Fulham are set to join the race for England striker Callum Wilson following Bournemouth's relegation from the Premier League.
Arsenal are to sign the Lille central defender Gabriel Magalhaes for a fee of £22.6m on a five-year deal.
The Government has set a limit of 30 per cent capacity when football supporters are allowed to return to stadiums.
Championship clubs will be limited to 25 players under new rules which will ease over-spending in the English Football League.


daily mail
Newcastle are set for a low-spending summer with free agent Jeff Hendrick their first signing - and Steve Bruce will find it difficult to buy top targets Callum Wilson and Chris Smalling.
Wolves are willing to consider high offers for £70m-rated Adama Traore during the transfer window.
Arsenal will have Mohamed Elneny back within their ranks this week, with the midfielder having completed his loan spell at Besiktas.
Manchester United may offer goalkeeper Sergio Romero as part of negotiations for Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish.
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic is set for a move to Qatar, with the Scottish club close to agreeing a £4m deal for his departure.
Marcus Rashford and Jesse Lingard face a nervous wait to discover if they will be forced to cut short a holiday in Greece to avoid a two-week quarantine that would cause them to miss the start of pre-season training.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly keen to kickstart a Tottenham Hotspur pursuit for Gareth Bale in a bid to bring the forward back to north London.
Ronald Koeman is planning a shock move to bring Everton defender Michael Keane to Barcelona, according to reports.
Derby County could face another investigation into an alleged breach of EFL rules after several clubs complained about a loan undertaken from MSD UK Holdings Limited on the grounds it has led to a conflict of interest.
The Football Association has warned Premier League clubs not to expect any favours when Gareth Southgate names his first England squad since November next week.
England will be able to field a full-strength side throughout their arduous autumn campaign this year, despite fears over player welfare prompted by an unprecedented workload.


daily mirror
Liverpool are prepared to ignore further loan deals for both Marko Grujic and Harry Wilson this summer as the Reds seek to bring in around £40m for the in-demand duo.
Barcelona's teenage sensation Ansu Fati has reportedly appointed Jorge Mendes as his new agent.
Sven-Goran Eriksson is set to become the new manager of Jamaica.
Former Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren admits that there is competition between Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane, but says that competition is to the benefit of the Premier League champions.


the sun
Southampton are among the clubs trying to sign Danny Welbeck for a cut-price £5.5m.
Neymar has escaped a ban for the Champions League final - despite breaking coronavirus protocols.
Manchester United look set to confirm the signing of Barcelona youngster Marc Jurado after his comment on Bruno Fernandes' Instagram.
Barcelona's next president has already decided to sack Ronald Koeman and replace him with Xavi.
Felipe Anderson is considering his future at West Ham over fears that he is going to be sidelined by David Moyes.
Aston Villa are ready to compete with Leeds United for Liverpool's £20m-rated winger Harry Wilson.
Manchester United have been told they must cough up a whopping £40m to land Bournemouth midfielder David Brooks.


the guardian
Leeds and Brighton have expressed an interest in signing Nicolás González from Stuttgart, with the Argentina forward expected to cost at least £15m.


scottish sun
Leeds are making a surprise £10m bid for Rangers winger Ryan Kent.
Kieran Tierney has revealed someone spray-painted 'Judas' near his home after his move to Arsenal was announced.
French side Guingamp are tracking Dundee United hitman Lawrence Shankland - just weeks after missing out on Sam Cosgrove.


daily record
Ryan Kent wants to stay at Rangers amid £10m Leeds United transfer interest.
Celtic are set for a straight fight against West Ham for defender Shane Duffy.
Neil Doncaster has pleaded with Nicola Sturgeon not to shut Scottish football down in the event of another Covid-19 rule break.
Kilmarnock could open the door for Youssouf Mulumbu to return to Rugby Park for a third stint.


daily express
Leicester are preparing to challenge Manchester United with a £30m move for Bournemouth winger David Brooks.


daily star
Football fans could be allowed back to watch England's triple-header of international matches at Wembley in October.


the times
Matty Longstaff looks set to sign a new contract at Newcastle United having been persuaded to commit his future to the club.
Frank Lampard is hopeful of shortly adding Kai Havertz to his new arrivals at Chelsea.
Angelino wants to return to Manchester City next season as he believes he can become a first-team regular following his impressive loan spell with RB Leipzig.
The latest round of financial cuts at the RFU has hit the referees' department with JP Doyle being made redundant.

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
21st August 2020


daily mail
Harry Kane has missed the start of Tottenham's pre-season because he is in quarantine after his return from holiday.
Lionel Messi has told Ronald Koeman he has serious doubts about staying at Barcelona, according to Catalan radio RAC1.
Arsenal have offered midfielder Matteo Guendouzi as part of their bid to sign Lyon star Houssem Aouar this summer, according to reports.
Slaven Bilic is growing increasingly frustrated at West Brom's lack of activity in the transfer market, with the Premier League season barely three weeks away.
Clubs with newer stadiums could be handed an advantage when fans are permitted back into matches.
The EFL is facing calls from clubs to remove Derby chief executive Stephen Pearce from its board due to potential conflicts of interest in their disciplinary process.
Borussia Dortmund players believe that Jadon Sancho is staying at the Bundesliga club for another season, according to reports.
Liverpool have been given permission by the FA to continue their pre-season training camp in Austria without being subject to quarantine measures on their return, after the country was added to the Government's restricted travel list yesterday.
Premier League and Championship clubs will make in-game decisions on whether a player is suffering from burn-out from the start of next season.
Bournemouth have been forced to dismantle their successful recruitment team following a redundancy drive caused by their Premier League relegation.


daily mirror
West Ham icon Frank McAvennie has told his former club Declan Rice is worth as much as Harry Maguire amid interest in the Irons star.
Premier League coaches are to get real-time fitness data sent direct to their smart watches during matches to help prevent player burnout this season.
Chelsea have completed the signing of centre-back Xavier Mbuyamba - who has been dubbed the 'new Virgil van Dijk'.


daily star
Wolves have lined up Sevilla's £45m-rated Lucas Ocampos if they lose Adama Traore in a £70m deal this summer.
Leeds have set their sights on a summer move for Valencia striker Rodrigo ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Neymar's agent has revealed the PSG superstar is no longer seeking a move back to Barcelona - insisting it would be easier for Lionel Messi to join the French outfit instead.


daily telegraph
England right-back Lucy Bronze has confirmed that she will leave reigning Champions League winners Lyon when her contract expires at the end of the tournament, but declined to announce her next destination.
Football fans will be blocked from watching 160 Premier League games on television next season - despite being currently banned from attending matches during the coronavirus crisis.
Lille centre-back Gabriel Magalhaes has delayed making a final decision on his future and expects Manchester United to make a late bid to land him in a £22.6m deal.
The family of Emiliano Sala launched a stinging attack on Cardiff City on Thursday night after revealing a £2m trust fund the club launched in his memory had not been set up almost seven months on.
Wayne Rooney will have his first taste of management next month when he takes charge of England for Soccer Aid.
Wigan Athletic owner Au Yeung Wai has written off £36m "inter-company" debt to help the club get sold.
Leeds United have agreed the terms of Marcelo Bielsa's new contract and will schedule time for the Argentine to sign before the start of the Premier League season.
Dwight Gayle is set to see out his contract at Newcastle United next season rather than push for a summer move.


the sun
Arsenal star Willian says he and Mikel Arteta have a plan to win the Champions League in the next three years.
Marcelo Bielsa is finally set to sign an £8m-a-year deal to stay at Leeds.
New Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman aims to bring Eric Garcia back to the Nou Camp this summer.
Manchester United are still planning to introduce safe-standing at Old Trafford - even with a reduced capacity next season.


the times
West Ham United are trying to get £100,000-a-week Jack Wilshere off their wage bill.
Sarina Wiegman's decision to spend half her time in the Netherlands will not impact on her role when she becomes the England women's manager next September, sources at the FA have insisted.
Gabriel's proposed arrival at Arsenal would mean they try to offload four defenders including Rob Holding and Calum Chambers.
Arsenal have also transfer-listed four midfielders, including Matteo Guendouzi, and two forwards in a bid to reduce the wage bill and balance the books.
AC Milan have edged closer to a deal for Serge Aurier but Spurs' hopes of signing Arkadiusz Milik from Napoli have been complicated by interest from Roma in the forward.
Lukas Nmecha, the Manchester City forward, is set to move to Anderlecht on loan.


daily record
Celtic hope to be granted Government permission to let fans back into Parkhead for next weekend's top flight visit of Motherwell.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
22nd August 2020



daily mail
Chelsea have held advanced talks about a free transfer move for Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva.
Manchester City are to keep their £67.5m-a-year deal with Abu Dhabi airline Etihad with the club hopeful that sponsorship goes beyond next season.
Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes has reportedly completed his Arsenal medical ahead of a summer move to the Emirates Stadium.
Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku refused to collect his runners-up medal after their Europa League final defeat to Sevilla.
Premier League stadiums are likely to remain closed to away fans despite clubs informing supporters they hope to have them back from October 3.
Andrea Pirlo's Juventus revolution is kicking into gear, with the Italian champions' new boss axing Gonzalo Higuain and Sami Khedira from his squad.
Former Southampton winger Eljero Elia has spoken of his anger at being branded a 'dirty cancer monkey' on social media.
Pat Rice's long and storied association with Arsenal is coming to an end as part of the club's behind-the-scenes restructuring.
Rangers have issued a 'hands off' warning to Leeds United after the Glasgow side rejected an opening bid for winger Ryan Kent.


daily telegraph
England's Harry Maguire will spend his second night in a Greek police cell on Friday night after police accused him and two others of brawling with officers following a confrontation with fellow English drinkers.
Tour de France organisers have vowed their showpiece is safe to go ahead due to a "very exclusive health bubble" to protect it from a second spike of Covid-19 cases across the country.
Labour has called for the Premier League to reverse its decision to block fans watching 160 games on television next season - urging the Government to intervene if it refused.


the times
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set to miss the start of Liverpool's defence of their Premier League title after picking up a knee injury during the club's Austrian training camp.
Gareth Southgate will wait to discover the full facts of Harry Maguire's altercation with Greek police before deciding whether to include him for England's Nations League games next month.


the sun
Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is raiding Wigan to add coach Anthony Barry to his first team staff.
Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa has set his sights on Freiburg's £20m centre-back Robin Koch after missing out on Ben White.
Manchester City will step up their efforts to sign a striker with Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez their number one target.
Manchester United are signing strike starlet Isak Hansen-Aaroen - confirmed by a glowing Instagram post from his Norwegian club Tromso.


daily star
Chelsea are "readying" a move for Lille goalkeeper Mike Maignan as an alternative to current shot-stopper Kepa Arrizabalaga.


daily express
Atalanta and Leeds are both interested in signing out-of-favour Chelsea striker Michy Batshuayi.
Chelsea transfer target Thiago Silva is keen on playing in the Premier League next season.


daily record
Liam Moore is on Celtic's radar as Neil Lennon weighs up a Shane Duffy alternative.

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
23rd August 2020



sunday express
Arsenal are close to completing a deal to sign Lille defender Gabriel Magalhaes, with the Brazilian centre-back set to fly to London on Monday to sign his contract, according to reports.
Chelsea have joined the race for Spanish U19 international Nico Melamed, according to reports.


mail on sunday
Arsenal are among the clubs to have checked on Thiago Alcantara but need Bayern Munich to drop their £23m asking price.
Valencia forward Rodrigo is interested in a move to Leeds United, with the La Liga club prepared to listen to offers of around £30m for him.
Leicester City have discussed Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico as they assess replacements for Chelsea-bound Ben Chilwell.


sunday times
Jerome Boateng faces a late fitness test before tonight's Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain.
Gareth Southgate faces a dilemma about whether to include Harry Maguire for England's Nations League matches next month after Maguire's trial in Greece, following assault allegations, was adjourned until Tuesday - the same day Southgate is due to announce is squad.


the observer
Barcelona and RB Leipzig are keen to sign £27m-rated Angelino from Manchester City.


the sun on sunday
An England star and two other Premier League players tested positive for coronavirus after holidays on the Greek islands.
John Stones is prepared to fight for his Manchester City future - even if it means putting his Euros dream on the line.
Aston Villa are to test Celtic with a £30m bid for French goal machine Odsonne Edouard.



SUNDAY STAR
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti is growing increasingly agitated with the club's non-existent transfer activity.



SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Leeds are poised to step up their pursuit of Rangers midfielder Ryan Kent this week with a £14m bid.

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
24th August 2020



daily mail
Aston Villa want to sign Atletico Madrid and England full-back Kieran Trippier this summer.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is targeting Brentford's set-piece coach Andreas Georgson as Freddie Ljungberg's replacement.
The Football Association will hold crunch talks on Monday over how to manage Harry Maguire's Greek crisis.
Thomas Tuchel's future at Paris Saint-Germain is reportedly in serious doubt after the French club lost the Champions League final to Bayern Munich on Sunday.


the sun
Barcelona have held talks with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp over the manager's job, club presidential candidate Jordi Farre has claimed.
Gareth Southgate fears it will be impossible to select Harry Maguire when he names his first England squad of the year.
Wolves could move for Sevilla's Lucas Ocampos if they lose Adama Traore this summer.
Pepe Reina is set to bid farewell to AC Milan with a move to Lazio on a two-year contract on the cards.
Gareth Southgate is considering a shock England recall for Kyle Walker - nearly 18 months after his last appearance.
West Ham want to reunite old Bournemouth pals Callum Wilson and Ryan Fraser.


daily express
Leeds will have to pay £15m if they are to prise midfield target Lewis Cook away from relegated Bournemouth.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could put as many as 15 players up for sale as he looks to restructure his first-team squad.


daily record
Rangers are adamant Ryan Kent and Alfredo Morelos will only be sold if they are paid top dollar for them.


scottish sun
Celtic are finally set to land long-term target David Turnbull from Motherwell in a £3m deal.
Rangers are aiming to re-open talks with Lille as they look to offload striker Alfredo Morelos.


daily telegraph
Edu has been instrumental in convincing Gabriel Magalhaes to join Arsenal as he nears a £26.4m transfer from Lille.
Manchester City full-back Oleksandr Zinchenko has revealed Pep Guardiola did not enter the dressing room or speak to players following the Champions League defeat to Lyon last weekend.
Gareth Southgate is set to include Harry Kane in his England squad this week, despite the Tottenham striker missing the start of pre-season to quarantine after his summer holidays.


the times
Gareth Southgate hopes to know the outcome of Harry Maguire's trial in Greece before naming his England squad for next month's Nations League games against Iceland and Denmark.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
25th August 2020


daily mirror
Manchester City are reportedly exploring the possibility of a sensational swoop for Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.
A FIFA ruling means Premier League clubs may not have to release their England stars for the Nations League tie against Iceland.
FIFA has decided clubs do not have to release players for international duty if there is a mandatory quarantine or self-isolation period in either the country where the match will be played or the player's club is based.
Philippe Coutinho looks set to return to Barcelona after being convinced by Ronald Koeman he is an important part of his plans.
Liverpool are weighing up a move for Spanish goalkeeper Javi Cendon after inviting the youngster to their training camp in Austria.
Louis van Gaal and Liverpool chiefs once held talks over a possible move to Anfield, the Dutchman has revealed.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has taken time out of his wedding day to distance himself from highly-critical comments made by his wife about Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola.


the guardian
Harry Maguire is hoping to make the England squad despite his arrest and trial in Greece.
Premier League clubs will be presented with a resolution to accept the standings as final if Covid-19 forces next season to a halt with at least 50 per cent of fixtures played.


the sun
Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin has been offered to Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Chelsea will smash their wage structure with Kai Havertz set to pocket £310,000 a week.
Arsenal target Houssem Aouar of Lyon reportedly "only wants" to join Juventus this summer.
Manchester United are ready to send Portuguese 'keeper Joel Pereira to Huddersfield Town on loan.


daily mail
Everton have held further talks with Napoli over a £25m fee for 29-year old midfielder Allan.
Burnley want Bournemouth's Adam Smith as a solution to their right-back problems.
Manchester United are willing to pay a whopping £153m to sign Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati, according to reports in Spain.
PSG are looking into the possibility of linking Luis Suarez back up with his former team-mate Neymar, following reports of Barcelona terminating his contract.
Former Brazil star Ronaldinho was released on Monday by a Paraguayan judge after five months in detention over a forged passport.


daily star
Leeds United have stepped up their interest in £20m-rated defender Robin Koch as their chances of signing Ben White have dwindled.
Newcastle United have a fight on their hands to hang on to midfielder Isaac Hayden.


daily telegraph
One of Greece's top human rights specialists is set to lead the defence for Harry Maguire on Tuesday as three judges consider the Manchester United captain's claims that he was unfairly treated by police during his arrest on the island of Mykonos.


the times
Brighton are in line to become the first Premier League club to welcome back fans and could host a pilot event as early as this weekend.
West Brom have accepted an offer of about £1m from Birmingham City for Jonathan Leko, while they are also in talks with Brighton to sign goalkeeper David Button.
Europe's top clubs would only embrace single-game knockouts for the Champions League semi-finals if UEFA agrees to increase the number of matches in the competition overall.


daily express
Arsenal, Everton and West Ham are monitoring Barcelona midfielder Rafinha.


scottish sun
Ryan Kent has told Steven Gerrard he wants to stay at Rangers amid interest from Leeds.
Juventus are reportedly lining up a double transfer swoop for Edin Dzeko and Everton's Moise Kean.


daily record
Celtic's pursuit of defender Shane Duffy has been paused as Neil Lennon closes in on a new deal for Motherwell's David Turnbull.
Steve Clarke is on the brink of making Lyndon Dykes a Scotland striker.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
26th August 2020



daily express
Luis Suarez could be on his way to PSG to join former team-mate Neymar, according to reports.
Manchester United are reportedly planning to contact Lionel Messi's representatives regarding a potential blockbuster transfer this summer.


the sun
Stuttgart have confirmed Leeds are 'very serious' about signing striker Nicolas Gonzalez.
Brendan Rodgers is preparing for life without Chelsea-bound Ben Chilwell and has already targeted two potential replacements for the England left-back, with Fulham's Joe Bryan and Atalanta's Robin Gosens on his wanted list.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has reportedly held personal transfer talks with Leicester star Demarai Gray.


daily star
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu has reportedly decided to resign amid suggestions Lionel Messi has told the club he wants to leave.
Manchester City are calculating whether they can summon enough funds in order to prise Lionel Messi away from Barcelona.
City are also willing to part with Gabriel Jesus as they eye a transfer for Lionel Messi.
Liverpool have identified Celtic star Kristoffer Ajer as a potential replacement for Dejan Lovren.
Arsenal are set to walk away from a deal to sign Thomas Partey from Atletico Madrid this summer.


daily telegraph
Jamie Vardy is signing a new contract with Leicester in a huge pre-season boost for manager Brendan Rodgers.
Derby County are considering legal action against the English Football League after charges of breaching spending rules were dismissed by an independent disciplinary commission.


daily mail
AC Milan are showing an interest in Bournemouth striker Josh King, who saw a move to Manchester United fall through in January.
Arsenal have knocked back an approach from Monaco for attacking midfielder Emile Smith Rowe.
Newcastle are interested in the services of Rob Holding who they would like to bring in on loan.


daily mirror
Former Formula One chief Flavio Briatore has been admitted to hospital in a 'serious' condition in Milan after contracting coronavirus, according to reports in Italy.
Liverpool appear to have added another exciting young talent to their academy ranks in the form of 16-year-old Melkamu Frauendorf.


the guardian
Crystal Palace are in talks with Mainz over striker Jean-Philippe Mateta after having a £14m bid rejected.
Southampton have ended their sponsorship arrangement with LD Sports, suggesting the Chinese brand is no longer an appropriate and viable partner.


the times
Players will be shown a video before the new season warning them they could face a 12-game ban for using discriminatory language or behaviour, even in a private place.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon insists Celtic have the cash to bankroll his signing targets without a £30m Champions League windfall.


daily record
Alfredo Morelos' Rangers future is still up in the air - but the striker has not handed in an transfer request.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
27th August 2020



daily telegraph
Lionel Messi could cost Manchester City half a billion pounds if they go ahead with what would be the biggest signing in Premier League history before the start of the season.


the sun
Manchester City will go all out to sign Lionel Messi - as long as he is committed to joining them.
Chelsea stars Mason Mount, Tammy Abraham, Fikayo Tomori and Christian Pulisic, are in quarantine following government guidelines after returning from their summer holidays.
Jose Mourinho says he is now learning an incredible seventh language, Korean, with a view to communicating with Heung-Min Son in his native language.
Brighton look set to win their fight to keep defender Ben White at the club.
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire may have to wait three years for his retrial to be heard in a Greek court following his arrest last week.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka could miss the start of Manchester United's pre-season after ignoring club advice and flying to Dubai.


the guardian
Roberto's disappointing spell at West Ham is set to end after Real Valladolid reached an agreement to sign the goalkeeper for an undisclosed fee.


the times
The former administrators of Rangers are in line for big compensation payments after the Crown Office admitted it had brought a flawed case against them.
Manchester City have been working for more than a week to try to pull off the biggest transfer coup that English football has ever seen by signing Lionel Messi, according to sources.
Harry Maguire may yet be called up to the England squad, for the three international matches in October, with sources insisting Gareth Southgate has not closed the door on the Manchester United captain.


daily mail
The Premier League has opened talks with the EFL about introducing a new regulation to prevent clubs from selling their stadiums and leasing them back to inject money into the business.
Manchester United remain in contact with Aston Villa over £75m-rated Jack Grealish, but they are not pursuing a move for Monaco's £21m teenage star Benoit Badiashile.
Manchester City emerged as front-runners to sign Lionel Messi on Wednesday and are cautiously confident they can do so without becoming embroiled in the player's bitter contract dispute with Barcelona.
AC Milan are showing an interest in Bournemouth striker Josh King, who saw a move to Manchester United fall through in January.
Andy Carroll is Steve Bruce's only available striker with the Newcastle boss braced for bad news on an injury to Dwight Gayle.


daily mirror
Gareth Southgate will leave the door open for Harry Maguire to get an England recall.


daily record
Alfredo Morelos will be back and available for selection for Rangers' trip to Hamilton - as he waits for Lille to return to the table.
Olivier Ntcham, Kristoffer Ajer, Odsonne Edouard, Ryan Christie and Leigh Griffiths are five Celtic players on alert after Neil Lennon's rant at wantaway stars following their Champions League exit to Ferencvaros.

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
28th August 2020



the guardian
Barcelona's president, Josep Maria Bartomeu, has offered to resign if it means keeping Lionel Messi at the club.


daily telegraph
Matteo Guendouzi has been given a clean slate at Arsenal ahead of the new season, with Mikel Arteta saying that the midfielder will have the same opportunities as any other player in the coming weeks.
Fulham manager Scott Parker is preparing a move for Paulo Gazzaniga following Tottenham's goalkeeper shake-up this summer.
Sheffield United Women will announce the former Leeds United manager Neil Redfearn as their new head coach on Friday.
Marcus Rashford is an injury doubt for England's double-header against Iceland and Denmark next month.


daily mail
Premier League clubs are anxious about the potential for players to be inspired into more militant forms of direct action by the anti-racism protests rocking American sport amid fears of boycotts spreading to this country.
The Football League are considering taking out a commercial loan to help some of their clubs survive the season due to doubts over whether the Premier League will provide the financial bailout that has been demanded by the Government.
Manchester United have handed a trial to former Yeovil Town striker Devon Arnold after the free agent impressed for the club's U23s side.
Fulham are close to striking a double deal for Southampton midfield pair Harrison Reed and Mario Lemina.
Troy Deeney has been offered to West Brom in a move designed to keep the veteran forward in the Premier League.


daily express
Chelsea are set for a transfer windfall to the tune of £18million in their pursuit of Kai Havertz, as Sevilla are looking at buying out-of-favour Marcos Alonso.


daily mirror
Manchester City remain interested in bolstering their defensive ranks with the signing of Kalidou Koulibaly - despite Lionel Messi emerging as their top target.
The Premier League Saturday 3pm blackout will be lifted ahead of the new season following productive talks.


the sun
Arsenal's Community Shield plans have been hit by four stars returning late to training due to quarantine.
Celtic are braced for a Premier League bidding war for Odsonne Edouard with Leeds, Leicester, Everton, Aston Villa, Newcastle and Crystal Palace in the hunt for the £30m-rated striker.
Premier League clubs are at war over a new plan to bring in more subs next season - with Manchester United and Manchester City along with Liverpool, Chelsea and Arsenal being part of a group to table a request to allow five replacements.
Manchester United are set to confirm the signings of teenage Spanish defenders Marc Jurado and Alvaro Fernandez.
England have been plunged further into crisis after five of Gareth Southgate's squad tested positive for Covid-19.


daily star
Tottenham have been offered the chance to sign Diego Costa, who has been put up for sale by Atletico Madrid.
Leicester are weighing up a bid for Aston Villa left-back Matt Targett after losing Ben Chilwell.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka is set to miss the start of Manchester United's pre-season training having ignored travel advice and holidayed in Dubai.


daily record
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard is set for crucial talks over his future after the Hoops crashed out of the Champions League.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
29th August 2020


daily mail
Manchester City are unwilling to include regular first team players as makeweights in a bid to sign Lionel Messi from Barcelona. Gabriel Jesus, Bernardo Silva and Riyad Mahrez have all been mooted as potentially forming part of the negotiations.
Juventus have reportedly approached Lionel Messi over a stunning move that would see him join up with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Leicester City are leading the transfer race to sign Monaco defender Fode Ballo-Toure.
Tottenham have agreed a £15m fee with Wolves for right-back Matt Doherty after a breakthrough in talks, with the Irishman's arrival set to trigger Serge Aurier's exit.
Gareth Southgate will discover on Sunday night how severely his England squad will be hit by the Premier League's coronavirus outbreak.


daily telegraph
AC Milan are in talks with Bournemouth to bring Asmir Begovic back to the San Siro.
Manchester City are hopeful Lionel Messi's friendship with Sergio Aguero could be key to striking deal.
Aston Villa are close to making their first summer signing with the £12m capture of Nottingham Forest's Matty Cash.


daily express
Barcelona star Lionel Messi has reportedly been talking with Neymar on a daily basis amid uncertainty over his future. PSG are seen as one possible destination.
Chelsea have reportedly opened talks with AC Milan over a £50m deal for goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
West Ham are preparing to challenge Leeds in the race for Shakhtar Donetsk defender Mykola Matviyenko. The 24-year-old was one of the key players in the Shakhtar side that reached the Europa League semi-finals this summer.


daily mirror
Arsenal have reportedly identified Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as a replacement for Emiliano Martinez.


the sun
Troy Deeney is set for Watford showdown talks with West Brom eyeing a transfer swoop for the striker.
Brighton are considering a move for Brentford star Rico Henry, but they face competition from Leeds and Aston Villa.
Inter Milan have reopened transfer negotiations to sign Barcelona midfielder Arturo Vidal.


daily star
Chelsea are reportedly ready to splash out for West Ham midfielder Declan Rice to take their summer spending spree past the £250m mark.
Robin Koch will have a medical at Leeds this weekend before sealing his £13m move from Freiburg.
Manchester United are understood to be keen to sign Real Madrid defender Sergio Reguilon, who could be available this summer.


daily record
Neil Lennon wants to nail the transfer talk around Odsonne Edouard by offering the hitman a new deal.
Hibs have opened talks with Rangers over a move for Jamie Murphy

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
30th August 2020


sunday telegraph
Senior figures at Barcelona expect Lionel Messi to join Manchester City, with the Spanish club preparing for life without their iconic captain by looking at potential replacements, including Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martinez.


mail on sunday
Messi will boycott Barcelona's first day of training on Sunday, stepping up his efforts to force a move to Manchester City.
Marcelo Bielsa is monitoring developments with Arsenal goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez. The Leeds United manager is a confirmed admirer of his fellow Argentinian who has interest from up to 10 clubs.
Manchester United have held talks with Aston Villa over a deal for Jack Grealish as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer also monitors developments with Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek.
Galatasaray are preparing shock move for Manchester United star Fred with the Turkish giants set to make a loan bid for the Brazilian midfielder.
Celtic want at least £40million for Odsonne Edouard as they owe a 40 per cent sell-on fee to his former club Paris Saint-Germain.
England's rugby stars have agreed to pay cuts of almost £6,000 per match when Test rugby returns this autumn as the RFU deals with the financial fall out caused by coronavirus.


sunday express
Liverpool are seriously considering making a formal move to sign Ismaila Sarr this summer, and are prioritising him over their other transfer target - Wolves winger Adama Traore.
Inter Milan have told Tottenham that they are interested in signing Tanguy Ndombele, but the north London club will need to lower their £55m valuation in order to agree a deal.
Wolves are set to increase their £15m bid for Arsenal midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, who is rated at £25m by the north London side.
Chelsea have reportedly returned with an improved offer for Rennes' goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, after their opening bid of £15m was rejected.


sunday mirror
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti is interested in bringing Manchester United's Argentinian international keeper Sergio Romero to Goodison Park.
Barcelona and Manchester City both believe Lionel Messi is set for the Premier League with the Catalan club eyeing a compromise worth £250m. With City's lawyers now examining the clause in Messi's contract that gives them hope they can sign the Argentine for free, beleaguered Barca bosses hope that the Blues will agree to a players-plus-cash deal rather than take a £630m gamble in court.
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is stalling on signing a new contract due to worries over his transfer funds.
Manchester City's bid to secure Kevin De Bruyne to a new £350,000-a-week contract has been put on hold following the arrest of the midfielder's agent in Belgium.



SUN ON SUNDAY
Harry Maguire has been given an extended break by Manchester United following his Greek nightmare.
Aston Villa look ready to splash the cash for Ollie Watkins - and offer him a £70,000-a-week contract.
Manchester United are weighing up a move for Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka.



SUNDAY STAR
Everton reach agreement with Napoli worth £24m for Allan as Carlo Ancelotti edges closer to reunion with Brazilian, and the Toffees hope to wrap up a deal to sign James Rodriguez this week.
Ajax midfielder Donny van de Beek is desperate to join Real Madrid this summer in a blow to Manchester United's hopes of signing him.



SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Hearts teenager Aaron Hickey is set to fly to Italy within the next 24 hours to sign for Bologna.
Celtic have reportedly 'submitted a formal offer' for Sampdoria defender Omar Colley.


sunday mail
Ryan Kent says he wants to repay Steven Gerrard's faith in him by staying at Rangers.
Celtic have accepted a bid for playmaker Tom Rogic. Neil Lennon has confirmed the club have received a satisfactory offer for the out-of-favour Aussie after he was linked with a move to Qatar.

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
31st August 2020



daily mirror
Liverpool are ready to bid for speedy winger Ismaila Sarr - and match Watford's stunning £40m asking price.
Tottenham failed with an 11th-hour bid to snatch Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek from Manchester United.
Arsenal want to secure the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Emiliano Martinez and Ainsley Maitland-Niles before the start of the season.
Wayne Rooney has questioned Gareth Southgate's handling of the Harry Maguire saga after he withdrew him from the England squad.
Kai Havertz's move to Chelsea edges ever closer after the German was a big-name absentee from Bayer Leverkusen's pre-season return.


the sun
Kepa Arrizabalaga has done a shock U-turn and wants to fight for his Chelsea future.
Arsenal have told Newcastle to stump up £25m for Ainsley Maitland-Niles - after rejecting Wolves' cheeky £15m offer.
Harry Maguire has been given an extended break by Manchester United following his Greek nightmare.


daily mail
Southampton have opened talks with Danny Ings over a new long-term contract.
Fulham have held further talks with Benfica over a deal for midfielder Florentino Luis, offering around £2m for a loan fee with a £25m option to buy.
Wayne Rooney believes Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood is best suited to being Harry Kane's deputy for England.
World champions South Africa are being lined up to replace Japan in the end-of-year Eight Nations Tournament.


the times
Lionel Messi is holding firm to his decision to leave Barcelona in the present transfer window and join Manchester City.


daily telegraph
Chelsea will announce the signing of Wolfsburg forward Pernille Harder on Tuesday, two days after she turned out in the Champions League final against Lyon.
The spike in Covid-19 cases among footballers, quarantine rules and the truncated pre-season has encouraged proponents of additional Premier League substitutes to again push for their introduction next season.


daily record
Rangers could face Gibraltar side St Joseph's, Swiss team Servette or Bosnian outfit Borac Banja Luka to start their Europa League campaign after UEFA revealed the groupings for the second-round qualifying draw.
Daryl Horgan is set to leave Hibs for English Championship outfit Wycombe.

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
1st September 2020



daily express
Chelsea have placed an £80m price tag on N'Golo Kante - with former boss Antonio Conte of Inter Milan determined to do a deal.
West Ham are plotting a bold move to land German World Cup-winning star Mario Gotze.


daily mail
Dani Ceballos is set to return to Arsenal for a second season-long loan spell from Real Madrid.
Lionel Messi will be offered a two-year contract by Manchester City if they are able to prise him away from the Nou Camp.
Government officials are pleased with the success of football's first pilot for the return of spectators and will continue to work towards welcoming socially-distanced crowds back inside grounds from the start of October.
Newcastle United have sounded out corporate box holders about returning to St James' Park on October 3, with Premier League clubs increasingly confident that fans will be able to attend matches from October.
Aston Villa have stepped up their interest in Bournemouth's Callum Wilson, along with Brentford's Ollie Watkins.
Shane Duffy could complete his loan move to Celtic before flying to Bulgaria with Ireland's national team for their upcoming Nations League clash.
Inter Milan are looking to sell Christian Eriksen less than eight months after signing him from Tottenham in January, according to reports.
Nottingham Forest are expected to sign Benfica midfielder David Tavares on a loan deal which will include an option to buy the 21-year-old, while Matty Cash looks likely to exit the City Ground this summer.
Crystal Palace are ahead of Leeds and Newcastle in the race to sign Chelsea midfielder Conor Gallagher on loan.
Manchester United are looking to sell Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira.


daily mirror
Donny van de Beek's father has described how his son's prospective move to Manchester United is a "dream come true" for the midfielder.
Arturo Vidal has aimed a sly dig at Barcelona's board over their disappointing season by complaining about the size of their squad.
Chelsea intend to make a fresh bid for Rennes goalkeeper Edouard Mendy after having a £14m move rejected.
Ex-Premier League star Marko Arnautovic has admitted he underestimated the Chinese Super League prior to his move to Shanghai SIPG.
Arturo Vidal has aimed a sly dig at Barcelona's board over their disappointing season by complaining about the size of their squad.
The agent of Thiago Silva has launched an attack on "terrible" ex-Arsenal and PSG boss Unai Emery.


daily telegraph
Manchester United are considering a move for RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano as they close in on finalising their first transfer of the summer with the £39.3m capture of midfielder Donny van de Beek from Ajax.
Clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar have expressed interest in signing Mesut Ozil this summer, but the Arsenal playmaker remains insistent that he has no intention of leaving London.
The Rugby Football Union has urged the Government to fast-track its return-to-play plan for the community game after conceding it risks losing a generation of players from the sport.
The ECB and Commonwealth Games England are to launch separate reviews after allegations of bullying behaviour and inappropriate racist comments were made against their non-executive director Delia Bushell during her role as chief executive of the Jockey Club.


the sun
Police who arrested Harry Maguire in Mykonos insist they treated him like "just another drunk Brit".
Jack Grealish says he cannot wait from being around some of the best international talent in the country after receiving his first England call-up.
Lionel Messi is facing a suspension and £1.1million fine for missing Barcelona training as his "free agent" row with the club ignites.


the guardian
Chelsea have agreed a deal with Bayer Leverkusen to sign Kai Havertz for an initial club record fee of £72m that will take their summer spending on transfers past £200m.


the times
The number of international football matches suspected of being targeted by match-fixers more than doubled last year, a new report has revealed.
England's players will undergo testing for Covid-19 today as Gareth Southgate waits to discover whether he will be hit by withdrawals before the Nations League games away to Iceland and Denmark.


scottish sun
Porto are ready to enter the race for Rangers star Alfredo Morelos.


daily record
Gutted Hibernian star Alex Gogic has opened up on the Covid-19 scare that not only wrecked his international dream for Cyprus but also forced him to lock himself away from his own family.

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
2nd September 2020




daily mail
Tottenham are ready to listen to offers for record signing Tanguy Ndombele a year after paying £54m for the France star.
Paris Saint-Germain have opened talks with Arsenal over a £30m move for Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin.
Premier League clubs will vote on Thursday on a curtailment plan to be used to determine final league positions if subsequent seasons are abandoned.
Jordan Pickford's position as England's undisputed first-choice goalkeeper is in doubt heading into the international restart.
Crystal Palace have rejected an offer for Alexander Sorloth in the region of £20m from RB Leipzig.


daily express
Lionel Messi has agreed terms to complete a stunning move to Manchester City.
Thomas Partey is keen to join Arsenal but has made it clear he will not be forcing a move away from Atletico Madrid.


daily mirror
Arsenal want to sell Matteo Guendouzi with Valencia interested in the out-of-favour French midfielder, while Greek defender Sokratis is also on his way out and may be destined to Napoli.
Donny van de Beek made up his mind over joining Manchester United when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer outlined his long-term plans in a private chat.
Donny van de Beek is set to wear the No.34 shirt at Manchester United - a tribute to his former team-mate Abdelhak Nouri, who tragically collapsed in an Ajax friendly back in 2017.
Dani Ceballos turned down three offers from other clubs to return to the Premier League on loan, as he declared he wanted to play for "only Arsenal".


daily star
Manchester City chief Txiki Begiristain has travelled to Barcelona to try and get a deal for Lionel Messi over the line, while also negotiating a move for Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly.
Lionel Messi's father has been pictured boarding a private jet as he looks to accelerate his son's exit from Barcelona.


the sun
Manchester United will not give up on Jadon Sancho until the England star publicly admits he wants to stay at Borussia Dortmund.
Scott Parker will sign a new three-year contract with Fulham after leading the club back into the Premier League.
Chelsea have lost young starlet Samuel Iling-Junior to Juventus after the 16-year-old turned down a new contract at Stamford Bridge.
Kyle Walker has admitted to being a bad role model due to his lockdown madness.


the times
A fresh attempt for five substitutes to be allowed in the Premier League next season is facing defeat.


daily telegraph
Kepa Arrizabalaga is prepared to stay and fight for his Chelsea place, even if the club are successful in signing a new goalkeeper.
Lionel Messi has told close friends he is intent on leaving Barcelona in the build-up to his father's showdown talks with the club president Josep Bartomeu to discuss the bitter breakdown of their relationship.


daily record
Celtic are set to announce the capture of Shane Duffy after the player signed off on his loan switch.
Dundee United have launched a probe into accusations that Mark Connolly has broken COVID-19 guidelines.


scottish sun
Brighton have agreed to cut a loan deal with Celtic after a personal plea from Shane Duffy.
Dundee United have made a move to re-sign Pavol Safranko on a loan deal from Romanian side Sepsi Sfantu Gheorghe.

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
3rd August 2020


daily telegraph
Lionel Messi's transfer fee to leave Barcelona could be as little as €100m (£88.8m), according to sources familiar with his extraordinary attempt to quit the Nou Camp.
Kieran Trippier and Gareth Southgate face an anxious wait over the full-back's betting charge to find out whether or not he will be available for next summer's European Championships.
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum is wanted by new Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman, with the Spanish side preparing to test the Premier League champions' resolve to keep the midfielder.
Gareth Southgate will have no hesitation picking Raheem Sterling and Joe Gomez in the same England team with all parties confident there is no lingering resentment from their international fall-out.
Kai Havertz believes his move to Chelsea is complete with sources in Germany claiming the attacking midfielder has undertaken his medical.


daily mail
The meeting between Lionel Messi's father Jorge and Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu ended without an agreement on Wednesday night and the Manchester City target will remain on strike.
Premier League clubs are set to drop the Black Lives Matters slogan from players' shirts when the delayed 2020/21 season begins next week.
Gareth Southgate issued a passionate rallying cry to his squad as he praised his players for emerging as England's lockdown heroes.
Rangers and Celtic have been blocked from testing the return of fans to grounds until new coronavirus restrictions covering Glasgow are lifted.
Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos has defended Barcelona rival Lionel Messi by claiming he has 'earned the respect' to decide his next career move.


the times
Jordan Pickford is under increasing pressure to prove himself as England's No 1 as Gareth Southgate re-evaluates his goalkeeping options.


daily star
Chelsea could be about to re-sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.


the sun
New Chelsea signing Timo Werner has revealed Frank Lampard wants to mount a title challenge next season.
Ajax, PSV Eindhoven and Fulham are interested in West Ham's Grady Diangana, in spite of the Hammers accepting a bid from West Brom for the forward.
Ministers want the Premier League to rethink its plan to screen only 220 matches live on TV next season.
Leeds were given a rude awakening just two weeks before the new season after crashing to a 3-0 defeat at Stoke.
Dean Henderson expects to be the No  1 keeper at Manchester United this season.


daily mirror
Dean Henderson has thrown down the gauntlet in his battle with David de Gea and is convinced he will become Manchester United's No 1.
PSG have snubbed the chance to sign Arsenal's Matteo Guendouzi, who looks set for the exit door.
Arsenal warmed up for the new Premier League season with a 4-3 win over QPR on Tuesday afternoon- in a game shrouded in secrecy.


daily record
Shane Duffy sets his sight on making history at Celtic after finally completing his loan switch but Parkhead power brokers are already plotting a way to securing the centre half beyond their 10 In A Row bid.
Rangers have received no bids for Borna Barisic this summer - despite reports Leeds had an offer rejected.
Dundee United have been told they will have to pay a six-figure loan fee if they want to re-sign Pavol Safranko.


scottish sun
Bologna are closing in on a £1.5m deal for Aaron Hickey as their reserve left-back.

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
4th September 2020



the times
Lionel Messi is now contemplating staying for one more year at Barcelona after talks between the club and his father, Jorge, who is also his agent.


daily mirror
Arsenal could make a shock move to sign West Ham's Felipe Anderson following speculation he has been offered to the Gunners on loan for a £5m fee.
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum has stayed tight-lipped on suggestions that he's a transfer target for Barcelona, simply referring to speculation as "a rumour" when quizzed on international duty.


the sun
Harry Maguire called Gareth Southgate to ask for an England recall after his conviction appeal.
Angry 'Big Six' clubs forced a vote over subs they knew they would lose - to lay the ground rules for future battles.
Bournemouth striker Josh King has issued a come-and-get-me plea to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Burnley are moving out 'striking' centre-half Ben Gibson to Norwich City in a shock deal.


daily telegraph
The Premier League is set to bow to pressure and agree to televise all top-flight fixtures while matches are played behind closed doors.
Manchester City's hopes of signing Lionel Messi have taken a hit after the player's father was told that Barcelona are currently unwilling to negotiate his sale.
The Premier League was engulfed by the biggest cash crisis in its history on Thursday night after terminating its television deal in China in a move that left it with a potential £800 million-plus coronavirus bill.
Arsenal are putting the finishing touches on their loan move for Dani Ceballos, who will be re-joining the club after starring under Mikel Arteta at the end of last season.


daily mail
Manchester United are set to make a new Jadon Sancho transfer approach by finalising his agent's fees before submitting an offer to Borussia Dortmund.
Southampton have taken legal action against their former shirt sponsors LD Sports after failing to receive assurances from the Chinese media company that they would be able to fulfil their three-year, £7.5million contract.
Manchester United are giving a trial to former Borussia Dortmund winger Reda Khadra.
Abdoulaye Doucoure has completed his Everton medical ahead of a proposed £22million transfer from Watford.


daily express
Bournemouth contract rebel Ryan Fraser is moving closer to joining Newcastle on a free transfer.
Fulham have had an opening bid of £8m for Lyon's former Chelsea forward Bertrand Traore rejected.


daily star
Chelsea new boy Kai Havertz could be set for a battle for the number 10 shirt with Christian Pulisic when he arrives at Stamford Bridge.


scottish sun
Celtic star Tom Rogic's £4m move to Qatar looks like collapsing.
Rangers have no interest Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Dan Glazer, despite reports linking him with an Ibrox move.

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
5th September 2020



daily star
Georginio Wijnaldum's agent is closing in on an agreement for his client to join Barcelona this summer.
Manchester United are prepared to walk away from a deal to sign Jadon Sancho.


the sun
Mauricio Pochettino has backtracked on claims he would never manage Barcelona due to his allegiance to rivals Espanyol.
Watford captain Troy Deeney insists he can still cut it in the Premier League after overcoming knee troubles.


daily mail
Timo Werner rejected the chance to move to Manchester City after Pep Guardiola called him up to discuss a potential move.
Fulham have held talks with Torino over a move for former Chelsea youngster Ola Aina.
A drastic breakthrough in negotiations is required if England's Jadon Sancho is to finalise a move to Manchester United within the next month.
Italy manager Roberto Mancini has revealed he mistakenly did not start Giorgio Chiellini against Bosnia & Herzegovina as he did not have his glasses on.


daily express
Blackburn, Bristol City and Swansea City are all interested in Liverpool defender Nat Phillips.
Harry Kane insists he is fully committed to Tottenham and is confident Jose Mourinho can get the best out of him.


daily mirror
Aston Villa continue to pursue Brentford's Ollie Watkins and are closing in on a deal, according to reports.
Gareth Southgate admits he is ready to experiment with his keepers - and told them to get used to the pressure.


daily telegraph
West Ham have made a £20m bid for Burnley defender James Tarkowski, as they prepare to spend the money from Grady Diangana's controversial sale to West Brom.
Harry Kane has admitted missing the start of pre-season with Tottenham Hotspur was not "ideal", but defended his decision to stay on holiday in the Bahamas last month and maintained he was ready to start games.


the times
Clubs in danger of breaching the Premier League's financial regulations have been given a stay of execution after it secretly relaxed its profit and sustainability rules due to the coronavirus pandemic.


daily record
Celtic outcast Boli Bolingoli has been linked with a move to Serie A giants Roma.
Scotland look set to be handed a 3-0 Nations League walkover as the Czech Republic announce they will not play Monday's fixture.

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
6th September 2020


mail on sunday
Premier League clubs are on fresh alert to sign French World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann who is the biggest loser from Lionel Messi's decision to stay at Barcelona.
Sheffield United will bring in Scotland forward Oliver Burke this week as part of a swap deal with West Brom for Callum Robinson.
Luis Suarez has been asked to train on his own by new Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman as he prepares to leave the La Liga club for Juventus.
Mason Holgate has given Carlo Ancelotti a major headache before the start of the new season after he left Goodison Park on crutches.
Manchester United have given a trial to former Borussia Dortmund winger Reda Khadra.
Leeds United are closing on the £17.6m signing of Dinamo Zagreb centre-back Josko Gvardiol.
Leicester Tigers are in danger of being taken to the High Court unless they pay out close to £750,000 to five players who were axed in the summer.


sunday mirror
Jose Mourinho is considering a surprise move for Watford midfielder Will Hughes.
Liverpool have told Barcelona it will cost them £15m to land Gini Wijnaldum.
Kostas Tsimikas is expected to miss Liverpool's opening game of the Premier League season after testing positive for coronavirus.
Lionel Messi is still on strike - 24 hours after the Argentine struck an uneasy truce with Barcelona.
Chelsea will step up their attempts to land 'keeper Edouard Mendy from Rennes this week.
Kop legend Jamie Carragher has warned Manchester United that they better pay Jadon Sancho's £108m price tag this summer... or Liverpool will fight them for the England star next year.
Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara has denied telling the Champions League winners that he wants to leave.


the sun on sunday
David Moyes is facing the biggest battle of his West Ham reign after being overruled by the board over the sale of Grady Diangana.
Furious West Ham fans will again protest against the club's owners on the opening day of the season.
Chelsea will give Michy Batshuayi a pay hike and then find him a shop window with a loan deal.
EFL clubs have pleaded with the Premier League to save English football from collapse.
Liverpool whizkid Neco Williams revealed he snubbed advances from England - as he gears up to make his first start for Wales.
Antoine Griezmann wants Lionel Messi to stay at Barcelona after the Argentine's sensational transfer U-turn.
David de Gea teased Manchester United fans by posting a selfie with transfer target Sergio Reguilon on Instagram.


sunday telegraph
Tottenham have explored the possibility of allowing 4,000 of the club's highest-paying supporters into the ground to watch the first game of the season against Everton next Sunday.
Chris Wilder is close to making three new signings with West Brom's Oliver Burke and Derby defenders Jayden Bogle and Max Lowe poised to join Sheffield United.


daily star sunday
Manchester United are preparing to sign Dayot Upamecano from RB Leipzig next year with a £38m release clause becoming active in June 2021.
Kalvin Phillips has revealed Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa got all shirty after his midfield maestro's shock England call-up.
Cristiano Ronaldo has suffered from an infection that is believed to have come from a bee sting.
Dani Ceballos claims a conversation with Mikel Arteta was enough to convince him to return to Arsenal for a second time.
Leicester City are set to step up their interest in Burnley centre-half James Tarkowski this week - with a £30m swoop.


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Two Bundesliga outfits have joined the race to sign Alfredo Morelos from Rangers - according to a report.
Celtic are still in the hunt for Paris Saint-Germain left-back Mitchell Bakker with Neil Lennon planning another bid for the 20-year-old.
Ian Maxwell blasted the Czech FA last night for taking to Twitter to announce that Monday's Scotland game was off.


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Aberdeen chief Dave Cormack has revealed his club are on the verge of getting the green light to have fans at their next two matches.
Bayer Leverkusen have joined the race to sign Alfredo Morelos, according to reports.