What The Sports Pages Say

Sunday's Newspapers:
27th September 2020



the sun on sunday
Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster wants to speak to Crystal Palace about the chance to become a Premier League star.
Chelsea believe they will sign Declan Rice before the transfer window closes.
West Ham hope to get Antonio Rudiger from Chelsea in a loan deal.
Tottenham could strike it lucky by getting Milan Skriniar on the cheap - because Inter Milan are scrambling for cash to sign N'Golo Kante.
EFL chiefs will order all Carabao Cup teams to take Covid-19 tests ahead of next week's last-16 clashes.
Jose Mourinho is becoming increasingly frustrated with Tottenham for failing to land him a back-up striker for Harry Kane.
Manchester rivals United and City have been put on transfer red alert after news that David Alaba's contract talks with Bayern Munich have stalled.


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Premier League clubs will meet on Tuesday in an emergency session to discuss the extraordinary circumstances of the current season now that the Government has effectively ruled out any fans attending matches until March.
Arsenal have been warned by Lyon's president Jean-Michel Aulas they will have to substantially increase their £30m offer for midfield maestro Houssem Aouar.
Lewis Hamilton is close to signing a new three-year deal - worth up to £40m ($50m) a season - to continue his history-breaking association with Mercedes.
Jurgen Klopp insists that the door is open to the first-team for teenage favourite Curtis Jones despite Liverpool's recent transfer activity.
Sheffield United are exploring the possibility of signing free agent striker Daniel Sturridge.
Jack Wilshere is open to playing abroad as he tries to get his injury-ravaged career back on track following two frustrating years at West Ham.
Hertha Berlin have confirmed they are weighing up a move for free agent Mario Gotze.
Cash-strapped English rugby has been given a major boost after O2 agreed a new sponsorship deal with the RFU worth more than £7.5m a year.


sunday mirror
Manchester United fear Victor Lindelof is in danger of burnout after just two games of the Premier League season.
Leeds hope to unveil FC Utrecht striker Gyrano Kerk this week with the clubs close to agreeing a £10m deal.
Manchester United have joined the race for Argentine wonderkid Alex Luna and are ready to battle AC Milan for his signature - even though he may not arrive until 2022.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman insists that he is not "the villain of this film" after Lionel Messi blasted the club over the manner of Luis Suarez's exit.


sunday telegraph
The Championship is considering introducing salary caps this winter in an attempt to rein in losses of about £1m a month at every club.
Steve Clarke has been dealt another blow to his preparations for Scotland's Nations League play-off semi-final against Israel on October 8 with the news that James Forrest will almost certainly have to be ruled out of the squad.
Pep Guardiola has accused football authorities of failing in their duty of care to players, with Manchester City facing their worst injury crisis during his four years at the club.


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Tottenham full-back Matt Doherty has spoken of his intense duel with Ireland captain Seamus Coleman for a place in Stephen Kenny's starting line-up, and says it is "a shame" that they can't play together in the same team.


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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta reckons next month's international fixtures increase the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak in the Premier League.


sunday mail
Burnley are tracking Celtic ace Ryan Christie and are set to make a big money bid in the final few weeks of the transfer window.
Charlton have opted to bring in another left-sided defender as Celtic prepare one last offer for target Alfie Doughty.

Monday's Newspapers:
28th September 2020



the sun
Leeds are targeting Norwich's Todd Cantwell after being priced out of a deal for Udinese's Rodrigo de Paul.
Aston Villa are keen to sign Copenhagen's Victor Nelsson in a £9m deal.
Daniel Sturridge is keeping fit ahead of his next career move by training at non-League side Kidsgrove Athletic.
Premier League clubs have been ordered by the government to stop splashing millions on new players and bail out their skint EFL counterparts instead.


daily telegraph
Josh King is on Tottenham's radar as they look to step up their search for a striker ahead of the summer transfer deadline.
Talk of Premier League clubs bailing out Championship clubs has raised eyebrows among some top-flight chairmen, as clubs in the second tier have been rejecting offers for players that would boost their incomes.
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has been on the wanted list of Premier League clubs but his lucrative contract in China has made it almost impossible for him to return to England.
Brazilian centre-back Igor Julio has been tracked by Premier League clubs after impressing for Fiorentina last season.
England manager Gareth Southgate will send No 2 Steve Holland to make another check on Jack Grealish at Craven Cottage, ahead of the squad announcement later this week.
County cricket is facing a reduction in revenue of between £52-£67m if next season is badly affected by Covid-19, according to the latest research.


daily mail
Manchester United are preparing a last-gasp bid to prise Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund this week.
AC Milan remain in talks with Tottenham for Serge Aurier and have enquired about Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Aston Villa are pushing to sign Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 24, on loan from Chelsea amid competition from Southampton and West Ham.
Leeds have opened talks with FC Utrecht over an £8m deal for winger Gyrano Kerk.
Bertrand Traore is poised to make his Premier League debut for Aston Villa on Monday after making an impressive impact at his new club.


the times
Arsenal are considering making an improved bid for French midfielder Houssem Aouar after the Lyon president said their initial offer was too low.
Sports have been told to provide full details to the government by Wednesday of expected financial losses caused by the latest coronavirus restrictions, before the likely announcement of a rescue plan.


the guardian
Jurgen Klopp has said he is satisfied with Liverpool's central defensive options and will not be active in the final week of the transfer window unless a fresh injury problem arises at Anfield.
Tottenham are considering their next move in the chase to land José Mourinho's first-choice centre-back signing this summer, Inter's Milan Skriniar.


daily mirror
Thiago Alcantara and Alisson are in a race to be fit for Liverpool's Premier League clash with Arsenal after the pair suffered injuries.
Mikel Arteta has admitted he has had to ditch the 'Arsenal way' at times already in his tenure in order to try and achieve the desired results.
Liverpool will loan out goalkeeping flop Loris Karius for a second time after failing to attract any permanent buyers.
Arsenal have assured their fans they are ready to take major safety steps to get supporters back into stadiums.
Manchester United were forced to pay €5m to Sporting Lisbon after Bruno Fernandes' last-gasp penalty won the points for them against Brighton.
Manchester United are reportedly rivalling Tottenham for the transfer of Arkadiusz Milik.


daily express
Houssem Aouar confirmed that discussions are ongoing between Arsenal and Lyon over a potential transfer.
Manchester United have made an enquiry to sign Chelsea star N'Golo Kante.


daily record
Aarhus left-back Casper Hojer has moved onto Celtic 's transfer radar as crocked striker Albian Ajeti could exit their Old Firm plans.
Dundee United are closing on a stunning move for Cameroon international Jeando Fuchs.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
29th September 2020



daily telegraph
Manchester United have made an enquiry into Ismaila Sarr's availability at Watford.
Frank Lampard believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek could benefit from leaving Chelsea on loan for the season - even though he still believes the midfielder can have a big future at Stamford Bridge.
The application of the controversial handball law in the Premier League will be softened to prevent more "nonsense" penalties being awarded.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has called for an end to Premiership Rugby's coronavirus testing system even as he warned his players to be "hyper vigilant" with infections on the rise.


the sun
Leeds will move for Rangers star Ryan Kent if they fail to land top target Daniel James from Manchester United.

Lazio are reportedly in deep negotiations with Shkodran Mustafi over a deal to bring the Arsenal defender to Italy.

Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Dele Alli a Tottenham escape route on a season-long loan.
Furious Premier League clubs are poised to today reject Government demands for them to pay a £250m bailout to keep the EFL alive.


daily mail
Manchester United players believe Dean Henderson is closing in on David de Gea's position as first-choice goalkeeper after making an impressive impact at the club.
UEFA have extended the deadline to complete the Champions League and Europa League group stages to January 28 with European tournaments set to begin under coronavirus protocols.
Leicester are set to make a new bid for James Tarkowski in the coming days, with Burnley prepared to sell the defender for about £37m.
Daniel James' loan move to Leeds is dependent on Jadon Sancho completing a move to Manchester United.
Sheffield United have reportedly made a £17m bid for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster and are crucially open to the prospect of a buy-back clause.

Premier League officials are just as angry as managers about the new handball law but feel powerless to change it due to instructions from referees chief Mike Riley.

The PFA has descended into civil war over the crucial appointment of a replacement for long-serving chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Premier League clubs will on Tuesday vote on whether to give the Board authority to curtail the season if it is deemed impossible to complete the campaign due to Covid-19.


the times
Premier League referees are set to be told to show more leniency in handball decisions, but penalty incidents where players have their arms above shoulder level, such as the one involving Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier at the weekend, will still be penalised.
Frank Lampard furiously upbraided Marcos Alonso after Saturday's draw against West Bromwich Albion because the Chelsea full-back retired to the team bus to watch the second half instead of taking his place in the stands.


the guardian
Manchester United have made an initial bid for Porto's Alex Telles, with the club valuing the left-back at around £12m as he can be signed without a fee on a pre-contract in January.


daily mirror
Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele arrived late for training on Monday as rumours continue to grow suggesting he could be set for a move to Manchester United.


daily star
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly concerned about the structure of a potential deal that would take Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.


daily record
Anthony Stokes is wanted by Robbie Fowler, who is on the verge of becoming manager of East Bengal in India, as the former Celtic and Hibernian striker eyes his next challenge.

Hibs are keeping a close eye on Allan Campbell's situation - as his Motherwell contract is due to expire this summer.

Motherwell are keen to bring Devante Cole back to the club before the close of the window.
MK Dons have joined the race to land Ross Stewart from Ross County.


daily express
Everton have reportedly dwindled their list of defensive transfer targets to two players in the final week of the window.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon is plotting a move for Bristol City wing back Niclas Eliasson - if a third bid for Alfie Doughty fails.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
30th September 2020


daily telegraph
Manchester City are considering a move for Bayern Munich's David Alaba or Ajax's Nicolas Tagliafico but any prospects of strengthening in the left-back position are likely to hinge on the club offloading Oleksandr Zinchenko.
West Brom are weighing up a move for Leicester's Islam Slimani as they ramp up their search for a striker.
Sheffield United are poised to make a formal offer for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster to bolster Chris Wilder's attack.


the sun
Marcos Alonso could leave Chelsea this week after his bust-up with Frank Lampard - putting Emerson Palmieri's future in doubt.
Arsenal and Tottenham are facing a transfer deadline tug-of-war for Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara.
Tottenham face competition from Torino for Bournemouth striker Josh King.
Fulham are hoping to pull off a major coup by landing Tottenham target Milan Skriniar.
Donny van de Beek's agent has hit out after Manchester United benched their new midfielder for the first two Premier League matches - and says Brighton should have beaten them 7-1.


daily mail
Lyon are closing in on an £18m move for AC Milan midfielder Lucas Paqueta' - with the Brazilian a possible replacement for Arsenal target Houssem Aouar.
Manchester United are in talks over bringing in Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani on a free transfer.
Bayer Leverkusen have offered £9m to Arsenal for left back Sead Kolasinac.
West Ham are discussing a possible £4m deal for Slavia Prague right-back Vladimir Coufal.
West Ham are making a £20m move for Fiorentina centre back Nikola Milenkovic.
Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance has agreed an £18m move to Leeds United.
Fulham players are backing manager Scott Parker over his annoyance at owner Tony Khan's post-match Twitter apology after Monday's defeat by Aston Villa.
Premier League clubs are considering increasing their Covid-19 testing programme amid concerns that the weekly screening introduced at the start of the season is not fit for purpose.
A number of Premier League clubs have been left scratching their heads after being told they can now use their indoor facilities for matches and training.


the times
Jadon Sancho is willing to wait until next summer to secure his move to Old Trafford if Manchester United cannot strike an agreement with Borussia Dortmund before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Dele Alli is considering his future after being left out of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham Hotspur squad again for last night's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea.
The Premier League has agreed to pay for mandatory coronavirus tests for players of EFL clubs involved in matches against top-flight teams in the FA Cup and Carabao Cup this season.
The FA will take nine months to undertake a detailed review before agreeing whether Paul Elliott can become a full voting member of the FA's main board.


the guardian
Dortmund have told Manchester United there is no point in bidding less than €120m (£109.6m) for Jadon Sancho after discussions between the clubs on Tuesday.


daily mirror
The Italian government are 'in talks' to suspend Serie A for two weeks after Covid-19 outbreak.


daily star
Arsenal will ramp their efforts to sign Houssem Aouar this week - but they are ready to admit defeat over Thomas Partey.
Manchester United are reportedly unlikely to make any attempt to sign David Brooks from Bournemouth as the transfer window comes to a close.


daily express
Manchester United are reportedly growing ever closer to pulling off a £55m move to sign Ousmane Dembele before the end of the transfer window.


daily record
Rangers will issue a firm 'not for sale' warning to West Ham if they firm up their interest in captain James Tavernier.
Derek McInnes wants to make a pre-contract pitch for Allan Campbell in January as Aberdeen attempt to beat Hibs to the punch over yet another signing.


scottish sun
Celtic striker Albian Ajeti expects to be fit for the Rangers game on October 17.
Ukraine international Bogdan Mykhaylichenko has claimed that he turned down a move to Rangers to sign for Anderlecht instead.

Thursday's Newspapers:
1st October 2020



the sun
Jadon Sancho believes he will be a Manchester United player before the transfer window closes on Monday.
Premier League clubs are coming up with schemes to end the fan ban and one of the ideas is hiring out bikes for supporters to get to games.
Chelsea cannot even find anyone to take Kepa Arrizabalaga on loan as they face wasting £5m to pay the 'keeper to sit on the bench.
Tottenham are in talks with Italian giants Napoli about a shock £25m deal for Polish striker Arkadiusz Milik.
Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder has made a stunning £23m bid for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster.


the times
Dele Alli is considering his future after being left out of Jose Mourinho's Tottenham squad again for Tuesday night's Carabao Cup tie with Chelsea.
The Premier League wants the EFL to side with it against the FA on the recruitment of young foreign players post-Brexit before agreeing to a £200m support package.
Premier League players are being encouraged to "adopt a club" in an initiative designed to prevent National League North and South teams from going bust.


daily telegraph
Jose Mourinho has warned Gareth Southgate that Harry Kane cannot start all three of England's triple-header games against Wales, Belgium and Denmark, as Harry Maguire prepares for his international return.
Ross Barkley is targeting a place at next year's European Championships with England after sealing his loan move to Aston Villa.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said he has not even considered allowing Juan Mata to leave Manchester United this summer.
The English Football League would be willing to accept a cheque from the Premier League initially to save only League One and League Two while the top tier continues to debate how it should also bail out the Championship.
Manchester City's chances of signing David Alaba have been dealt a blow with Bayern Munich insisting they will not sell the defender even though he is in the final year of his contract.
Manchester United had a loan enquiry turned down for Italy winger Federico Chiesa after failing to make a breakthrough in Jadon Sancho negotiations with Borussia Dortmund.


the independent
Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman has said Ousmane Dembele is no longer a guaranteed starter in his team due to the emergence of Ansu Fati, but said it was up to the French winger to decide whether or not he wishes to stay or move away from the Nou Camp.


daily mail
England manager Gareth Southgate will name an extended squad on Thursday to ensure he can rotate players during this month's international triple-header.
A Roma official has landed in Manchester in a final attempt to sign United defender Chris Smalling, who spent last season on loan with the Italians.
Nicolas Tagliafico will cost Manchester City in the region of £23m should they firm up interest in the Ajax defender.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Luka Jovic have been boosted after Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refused to deny the striker will be allowed to go out on loan.
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters will hold talks with EFL chairman Rick Parry on Thursday over a cash bailout with lower-league clubs asking for a £250m rescue package to get through the season.


daily star
Manchester United have been told Luka Jovic wants to join them - with Real Madrid set to make a decision on his future.
Chelsea star N'Golo Kante would be keen on a move to Manchester United if he leaves the west London outfit.
Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Cuisance is set to be announced as a Leeds United player.


the guardian
Europe's top five leagues have spent more than £2.5bn during the transfer window, with more than £1bn of that coming from the Premier League, despite the financial restraints forced on clubs by the coronavirus pandemic.
UK Sport has launched an independent investigation into British Bobsleigh after the only black member of its board reported that he had suffered discrimination, harassment and bullying.


daily mirror
Chelsea have given Antonio Rudiger a transfer ultimatum to sign a contract extension or stay out in the cold, amid interest from Tottenham and West Ham.
Lyon have completed the signing of midfielder Lucas Paqueta, potentially paving the way for Houssem Aouar to join Arsenal.
Both Manchester United and Arsenal have distanced themselves from suggestions that Ainsley Maitland-Niles could move to Old Trafford.


daily record
This season's Challenge Cup looks set to become Scottish football's first big financial casualty of the coronavirus pandemic.
Neil Lennon insisted he will not be forced into holding an emergency fire sale should Celtic fail to secure a Europa League jackpot on Thursday night.


scottish sun
Jim Goodwin insists St Mirren won't be selling star Kyle Magennis before the transfer window shuts.

Friday's Newspapers:
2nd October 2020



the guardian
Dele Alli looks set to remain at Tottenham this season after the club rejected a £1.5m loan bid for the England midfielder from Paris Saint-Germain.
Jeetan Patel looks set to be rehired as England's spin coach following the visa problem that denied the men's national team his services during the summer.


daily telegraph
Fulham are set for a frantic final days of the summer transfer window as they try to bolster Scott Parker's squad with two centre-backs.
Gareth Southgate will remind the England players "what it means to wear the shirt" after leaving Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood out of a 30-strong squad because of their behaviour on international duty.
The Rugby Football Union has taken the "difficult decision" to cut funding for clubs in its flagship women's competition by a quarter.
Gareth Southgate has revealed he remains in communication with Jamie Vardy as he hinted the 33-year-old could make an England comeback next summer.

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal midfielder Lucas Torreira is close to agreeing his move to Atletico Madrid on a season loan with option to make the deal permanent for £22m.
The Premier League and EFL are lobbying the government for a VAT cut to help their clubs cope with the absence of fans during the pandemic.
Chelsea defender Matt Miazga is set to link up with Manchester City legend Vincent Kompany at Anderlecht.
Paris Saint Germain are intensifying interest in Dele Alli before Monday's transfer deadline.


daily mirror
Liverpool star Xherdan Shaqiri has moved a step closer to an exit after he was left out of Jurgen Klopp's Carabao Cup squad to face Arsenal.
Demarai Gray is set to be omitted from Leicester's squad this weekend as the club ponders over whether to sell him.
Manchester United are reportedly in talks to sign Atalanta sensation Amad Traore.
Arsenal are hoping to offload Lucas Torreira and Sead Kolasinac in the next few days in a bid to fund a move for Houssem Aouar.


the times
Rugby union and horse racing will be prioritised by the government for emergency funding as part of the first rescue package for sport.
Sussex bowler Mitchell Claydon has been banned for nine matches after admitting to using hand sanitiser to tamper with the ball.


the sun
Barcelona will demand Manchester United pay the whole of Ousmane Dembele's huge wages if they let him out on loan.
Callum Hudson-Odoi has hired a personal trainer at his own expense to try to force his way into Frank Lampard's plans.
Lucas Torreira is closing in on a move to Atletico Madrid - all-but ending his Arsenal career.
Premier League clubs will further resist an EFL bail-out after learning Championship owners are worth more than £32billion.
Everton striker Moise Kean is heading back to Juventus on loan ahead of a £23m permanent deal.


daily record
Anderlecht are keen on Glen Kamara - but don't believe they can currently wrestle him from Rangers.
Premiership duo Hibs and Aberdeen are eyeing a move for Motherwell star Allan Campbell who is in the final year of his contract at Fir Park.


scottish sun
Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs chasing
Dundee United teenager Kerr Smith - but he could yet sign on full-time at Tannadice.

Saturday's Newspapers:
3rd September 2020



daily mail
Jadon Sancho has no plans to push for a move, with Manchester United and Borussia Dortmund far apart in their valuations of the England star.
Romelu Lukaku believes his free-scoring form for Inter Milan has answered those critics in England who branded him 'lazy' and 'slow'.
Premier League managers and players remain confused about what will and won't be given as a handball this weekend, despite the refereeing body's attempts to clarify their new relaxed rules.
The Premier League are threatening to cut Championship clubs out of their proposed rescue package, leaving the EFL with a potential shortfall of £190m.
West Ham have turned their attention to signing Watford defender Craig Dawson after being priced out of the market for James Tarkowski.
Wolves are poised to sign Angers left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri on loan with an option to buy for £13.5m.
Newcastle United target Daniele Rugani has agreed to join Rennes on loan for the season.
Tottenham defender Cameron Carter-Vickers is wanted by Bournemouth, Swansea City and Luton Town.


daily telegraph
Tottenham Hotspur will focus on finding moves away for a number of fringe players after securing the loan signing of striker Carlos Vinicius, with head coach Jose Mourinho satisfied with his defensive options if a deal cannot be agreed for Milan Skriniar or Antonio Rudiger.
Manchester United have effectively been set a deadline of Saturday to complete a deal to sign Alex Telles from Porto.


the guardian
William Saliba could leave Arsenal on loan before Monday's international transfer deadline, with Mikel Arteta admitting the next few days are a "crucial moment" in shaping his squad for the rest of this season.


the times
Clubs in the EFL have been warned that "snooper squads" will be carrying out surprise swoops on training grounds and stadiums to make sure players and staff are abiding by coronavirus protocols.
Irish side Dundalk will bank at least €4m (£3.6m) after beating Faroese side KÍ Klaksvik 3-1 to secure a place in the Europa League group stage draw.


the sun
Manchester United have pinched wonderkid Charlie McNeill from rivals Manchester City - with the Red Devils confirming the shock £750,000 move.
West Ham are making a shock £25m bid for Marseille's Croatia international centre-back Duje Caleta-Car.


daily mirror
Ousmane Dembele is reportedly now keen on signing for Manchester United - but Barcelona sporting director Ramon Planes is opposed to him leaving the Nou Camp.


daily express
Manchester United have held talks with Watford over signing Ismaila Sarr but only want the winger on loan.


daily record
Real Madrid have joined the race to sign Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar in a huge blow for Arsenal.
Hibernian are set to land St Mirren's Kyle Magennis at the third time of asking.
Rangers' quest for an extra option in midfield could lead to Muhamed Besic of Everton.

Sunday's Newspapers:
4th September 2020


sunday mirror
Manchester United have been told they can land Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele for a cut-price £60m.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is urging Manchester United not to risk missing out on defender Alex Telles for the sake of £6m, with Porto wanting £18m but United only offering £12m.
Lyon have confirmed Houssem Aouar and Memphis Depay will remain at the club after calling off all negotiations according to reports in France.
Security around Ed Woodward will be beefed up around *transfer deadline day - with fears the Manchester United chief executive could again be a target for irate fans.
Manchester United are reportedly set to add Sochaux teenager Willy Kambwala to their academy in a transfer worth €4m (£3.6m).


sunday telegraph
Saracens will take "pre-emptive action" to ensure they are not stuck in limbo if the 2020/21 Championship season is postponed.
Gareth Southgate was hurt by 'harsh' claims he is too cautious after tepid England displays against Iceland and Denmark in the Nations League.
Sale Sharks players went drinking into the early hours after winning the Premiership Cup final, just 10 days before the the club returned 16 positive tests that has thrown the Premiership finale into chaos.


mail on sunday
Barcelona have offered £13.6m to sign Spanish Manchester City defender Eric Garcia.
The Premier League will make a fresh attempt to persuade the government it is safe for fans to return to all sport, arguing it will play a crucial role in demonstrating how to behave safely in public while controlling coronavirus.
A majority of the Football League believe the government rather than the Premier League should take primary responsibility for helping them avoid an impending financial crisis, according to a Mail on Sunday survey of the 72 clubs below the top tier.
Jordan Pickford is facing talks with Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti about his form after another blunder in his side's 4-2 win against Brighton.
Leeds left-back Barry Douglas is a target for Championship side Watford.
Tottenham's Ryan Sessegnon is due in Germany on Sunday to finalise a season-long loan move to Hoffenheim.
West Ham and Southampton are weighing up loan moves for Liverpool's Marko Grujic before Monday's transfer deadline, with the two clubs also eyeing Chelsea's Ruben Loftus-Cheek.


sunday express
Liverpool's plan to find a successor to Sadio Mane are set to take a hit after Rennes made an offer for Jeremy Doku of Anderlecht. The 18-year-old has been touted for stardom and the Reds have taken an interest.


the observer
Tottenham's Eric Dier has admitted to being terrified by the new handball rule in the Premier League.



SUN ON SUNDAY
Chelsea are ready to pay Ruben Loftus-Cheek £100,000-a-week to get him out on loan.
The government have admitted that seven Euro 2020 matches due to be staged at Wembley next summer could be cancelled because of Covid-19.
Said Benrahma wants a massive £16m contract as the race for the Brentford ace takes an expensive turn, putting off many Premier League suitors.
Theo Walcott is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war with five Premier League sides hoping to seal a loan deal for the Everton winger.


sunday mail
Jack Ross is hopeful of finalising a deal for St Mirren's Kyle Magennis on Saturday and believes he matches the profile of top scorer Kevin Nisbet.
Glen Kamara is set to be rewarded with a bumper new Ibrox deal in a bid to fend off interest from Anderlecht.
Celtic look set to miss out on loan-target Ryan Sessegnon, with the defender set to join Hoffenheim.

Monday's Newspapers:
5th October 2020



the sun
Chelsea will keep Callum Hudson-Odoi as Bayern Munich have agreed to sign Juventus' Douglas Costa instead.
Furious Gareth Southgate will tell his England players to stop embarrassing themselves after Ben Chilwell, Tammy Abraham and Jadon Sancho were filmed attending a packed birthday party ahead of tomorrow's squad meet-up.


daily mail
There is a growing annoyance among executives at Premier League clubs over pressure to provide a bailout for those in the EFL.


daily express
Arsenal have received a small boost in their Houssem Aouar transfer pursuit with Lyon now reportedly prepared to let the player leave.
Manchester United's chances of signing Ousmane Dembele have received a boost, because Barcelona reportedly need to sell the winger after landing Memphis Depay.
Former Manchester United striker Diego Forlan has backed his compatriot Edinson Cavani to shine at Old Trafford.


daily mirror
Matteo Guendouzi has been lined up for a deadline day move to Hertha Berlin.


daily star
West Ham are braced for Chelsea to make a deadline day move for midfielder Declan Rice.


daily telegraph
Fulham have opened talks over a loan deal for Denmark centre-back Joachim Andersen and are also negotiating for Barcelona's Jean-Clair Todibo.
Atletico Madrid will allow Thomas Lemar out on loan for the season.


daily record
Alex Neil has all but ruled out any chance of Daniel Johnson joining Rangers on deadline day.
Aberdeen are set to re-sign Greig Leigh on a short-term deal as Derek McInnes looks to bolster his squad before the end of the transfer window.


the times
An RFU investigation into Sale Sharks' 19 positive tests for coronavirus will begin on Monday following allegations that players had been out partying after their Premiership Cup final victory two weeks ago.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
6th October 2020


daily mirror
Arsenal brokered a £110m deal for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey and will be paying him £260,000-a-week wages, £2.5m signing-on fee and 10 per cent agent commission, making him the club's third-highest player behind Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Antoine Griezmann is not happy with new Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman's decision to play him in a wide role, according to his France boss Didier Deschamps.
Diego Simeone has been left 'very angry' by Thomas Partey's £45m move to Arsenal, having made plans to play the midfielder alongside Lucas Torreira regularly.
Mesut Ozil has urged Matteo Guendouzi to make the most of his time away from Arsenal after the Frenchman completed a loan move to Hertha Berlin.


daily mail
FIFA is reportedly planning to order teams to release their South American players for World Cup qualifying duty, despite growing reservations across Europe of clubs not wanting their stars on long-haul travel.
Tottenham have not come close to reaching their potential despite their 6-1 demolition of Manchester United, according to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg.
Felipe Anderson's move from West Ham to Porto on a season loan will be confirmed on Tuesday.
England's cricketers could be spared the ordeal of months-long biosecure bubbles next season because of concerns over their mental health.
Memphis Depay has been left cursing one of his former clubs on deadline day, as Manchester United wrecked the Lyon star's move to Barcelona.


daily express
Tottenham reportedly launched a late move to sign Lyon striker Moussa Dembele before snapping up Carlos Vinicius.


the times
English football chiefs have told the government they are prepared to restrict fans' attendance at stadiums to season-ticket holders who live locally to reduce fears about coronavirus transmission on public transport.
The Premier League is offering a grant of less than £50m to bail out lower league clubs - with any additional money only available in the form of a repayable loan, EFL club sources have claimed.


the sun
Manchester United have been slammed by Sergio Romero's wife as the goalkeeper's future hangs in the balance.
Liverpool outcast Xherdan Shaqiri is set for continued Anfield exile with no new offers for the winger, according to reports.


daily telegraph
Premier League clubs have found it harder than ever to move their unwanted players on because of the financial impact of the coronavirus crisis.
Worcester Warriors may still boycott Wednesday's postponed Premiership fixture against Sale Sharks with director of rugby Alan Solomons warning the authorities "will bear the consequences" of allowing the match to go ahead.
The Premier League's deadlock in talks with the English Football League over a rescue packaging has been branded "pathetic" and "ridiculous" by furious Championship executives.


daily star
Manchester United have sounded out Mauricio Pochettino about him replacing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as boss.


daily record
Scottish football looks set to be saved from financial catastrophe after a breakthrough in talks with the Government.
New Rangers boy Bongani Zungu had his heart set on a move to Ibrox as soon as the Liverpool-daft midfielder learned of Anfield legend Steven Gerrard's interest.


scottish sun
Rangers have had a bid for Huddersfield midfielder Juninho Bacuna rejected.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
7th October 2020


the independent
Liverpool and Bayern Munich are now seen as likelier destinations for Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho next summer after Manchester United's failure to secure his signing.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will consider immediately integrating new signing Facundo Pellistri into Manchester United's first-team squad following his arrival from Penarol.
Arsenal defender William Saliba could join a Championship club on loan in the coming weeks.


daily mail
Premier League managers are resigned to players attending secret parties which break Covid rules and fear they are powerless to stop them.
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has revealed how he considered quitting football during the summer after he and his girlfriend contracted Covid-19.
Julian Draxler considered leaving Paris Saint-Germain this summer after being linked with a move to the Premier League.
Chelsea outcast Baba Rahman is attracting interest from Watford and Middlesbrough, who are considering a season-long loan for the left-back, according to reports.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been compared to Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo by his Everton team-mate Richarlison.


the times
Gareth Southgate is planning an experimental line-up for England's friendly against Wales on Thursday with Nick Pope, the Burnley goalkeeper, hoping for the chance to apply pressure on Jordan Pickford.
Edinson Cavani is in danger of missing Manchester United's next Premier League game because he is in quarantine after completing his free transfer to Old Trafford.


the sun
West Ham will need to come up with a bid of around £4m to sign Watford defender Craig Dawson in the domestic window.


daily mirror
Harry Kane and England's senior players held a team meeting to give the whole squad a warning on discipline.
Barcelona have been left 'furious' with Ousmane Dembele after he refused to leave the club for Manchester United, according to reports in Spain.
Jesse Lingard could still be in line for a Manchester United exit, with Porto reportedly eyeing a season-long loan deal for the out-of-favour midfielder.
Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum has downplayed interest from Barcelona during the summer transfer window.


daily star
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could hand a debut to Edinson Cavani at the first time of asking.


daily telegraph
The Professional Footballers' Association is facing fresh scrutiny over a £1.9m payment that was misplaced from its charity bank account.
English Football League clubs fear Championship breakaway threats loom again after "rebel" chief executives met secretly to voice frustrations at league officials over the rescue package saga.


scottish sun
Benni McCarthy insists he had absolutely no hesitation recommending Bongani Zungu to Rangers.
Rangers have been linked with a sensational swoop for free agent Jack Wilshere.



daily record
Alfredo Morelos could yet be offered a route out of Ibrox this month with mega rich Qatar outfit Al Duhail considering mounting a fresh move for the Colombian.
Albian Ajeti is set to offer Celtic a massive boost by returning for the Old Firm game.


the guardian
The Six Nations countries are considering putting back the start of next year's tournament because of the financial consequences of playing matches either behind closed doors or before small numbers of spectators when the unions are all making cutbacks enforced by the pandemic.

Thursday's Newspapers:
8th October 2020


daily mail
Manchester United goalkeeper Sergio Romero is lining up a move to Major League Soccer after his hopes of joining Everton on deadline day were dashed.
West Brom are confident of completing the signing of Huddersfield forward Karlan Grant before next Friday's EFL deadline and are also considering a move for Josh King of Bournemouth.
Manchester United are reportedly concerned about Bruno Fernandes' 'mental and physical wear' following his breathtaking start at Old Trafford.
Manchester United failed to bring in any of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's top targets in the transfer window, according to reports.
Arsenal are exploring whether Kieran Tierney can avoid having to isolate for a fortnight - and miss their Manchester City trip - after Scotland team-mate Stuart Armstrong tested positive for Covid-19.
Football League clubs are exploring the possibility of screening their matches inside stadium hospitality areas while fans continue to be kept away from watching games.


daily mirror
English football's black coaches have launched a powerful new body aimed at tackling the game's racism crisis - Football's Black Coalition.
Bukayo Saka and Dominic Calvert-Lewin are set for their first senior starts in an experimental England line-up at Wembley.
Conor Coady has apologised in advance if he gets caught out swearing on his big night at Wembley.
Manchester United have reportedly decided against making a move for Watford winger Ismaila Sarr - despite the Senegal international still being available.
Lionel Messi held a long private phone call with Jose Mourinho over a move to Chelsea in 2004.


the sun
Ousmane Dembele reportedly rejected a loan move to Manchester United as he wants to join Juventus.
Jack Wilshere is in advanced talks to join Rangers in a shock free transfer, reports say.
West Brom have opened talks with Bournemouth over a £10m move for Josh King after Slaven Bilic pleaded with his board to solve his striker crisis.
The San Francisco 49ers are preparing to increase their minority stake in Leeds.
Arsene Wenger has listed four changes he wants to make to the rules of football - including making throw-ins into 'kick-ins'.


daily telegraph
Mesut Ozil's exile from the Arsenal first team looks set to continue after he was left out of the club's Europa League squad.
English football stepped up its fight to get fans back into stadiums on Wednesday night after drawing up plans for the mass public screenings of matches.
Gordon Taylor is increasingly likely to extend his extraordinary tenure as chief executive of the Professional Footballers' Association into 2021.
Premiership Rugby's controversial handling over the Covid-19 outbreak at Sale Sharks is being investigated by the Rugby Football Union amid mounting concerns it has damaged the reputation of the sport.


daily star
Jurgen Klopp may have inadvertently derailed Liverpool's chances of signing Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho.
Manchester United offloaded Chris Smalling to Roma in a deal worth £13million plus £5m in add-ons - yet they are highly unlikely to ever receive the latter.
Rangers are planning to offer Ryan Kent an improved contract to fend off interest from Leeds United, according to reports.


daily express
Liverpool are reportedly keen to beat Manchester United to the signing of Dayot Upamecano in a year's time.


the guardian
Gareth Southgate has said England's young players have proven nothing yet and warned them not to risk harming his squad's reputation


daily record
Celtic top brass are set to challenge the government's strict Covid-19 guidelines after being told Odsonne Edouard and Ryan Christie could be forced to sit out the first Old Firm game of the season.

Friday's Newspapers:
9th October 2020

daily mail
Manchester City are closing in on a new five-year contract for Kevin De Bruyne worth over £300,000 a week.
Arsenal are to re-open talks with Mesut Ozil ahead of the January transfer window over ending his £350,000-per-week contract early.
Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar insists he is not disappointed about missing out on a summer move to Arsenal.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic could miss the Milan derby next week after AC Milan revealed that the veteran Swede had again tested positive for coronavirus.
Former Watford boss Javi Gracia is set to remain as Valencia manager despite reportedly intending to resign after seeing his squad decimated during the transfer window.


daily star
Chelsea could have another busy summer under the guidance of Marina Granovskaia in 2021. They already know 'two positions' for 2021 signings so squad is complete.
West Ham boss David Moyes wants a midfielder and a left-back - and is considering a £5m swoop for QPR's Ryan Manning, who can play both positions.


the sun
Arsenal's Kieran Tierney will have to self-isolate in Scotland for 14 days after team-mate Stuart Armstrong tested positive for Covid-19 and he could miss the Man City game.
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has pulled out of the Gabon squad with a sprained ankle - making him a doubt for the Gunners' clash with Manchester City.
Ashley Young has revealed he would love to retire at Watford if given the chance as he declared he would happily walk away from Inter Milan.
Olivier Giroud admits he will consider his Chelsea future in January after featuring just once in the new Premier League season.
West Ham are considering a shock move for Bournemouth centre-back Steve Cook, according to reports.


daily express
Tottenham chiefs could explore a January transfer return for Christian Eriksen.
Tottenham are reportedly optimistic they can complete the signing of Swansea defender Joe Rodon before the October 16 domestic deadline.


daily mirror
Marko Grujic has suggested Liverpool goalkeeper Adrian may not play for the club again after the Spaniard shipped seven goals in the heavy defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday.


daily telegraph
Furious English Football League clubs are threatening to begin laying off staff if the Government does not help bail them out amid deadlock over a Premier League-funded £250m rescue package.
Arsenal have begun members' screenings of their matches at the Emirates Stadium while games remain behind closed doors, starting with their next one at Manchester City.


the times
The past two test events for fans involving teams from football's Premier League and rugby union's Gallagher Premiership did not lead to a single case of coronavirus.
Arsenal will fight to try to prevent Kieran Tierney from self-isolating for 14 days after learning that he had not been as close as feared to Stuart Armstrong, who tested positive for Covid-19.
West Ham have opened talks with Bournemouth over their striker Josh King.


scottish sun
Hibs defender Paul McGinn is set to be drafted into the Scotland squad after six injury and Covid withdrawals from Steve Clarke's squad.
Rangers star Alfredo Morelos has remained tight-lipped over his future after links to Qatari club Al Duhail and PSG.


daily record
Tommie Hoban has signed an extension to his Aberdeen contract and will remain at the club until at least the end of the season.

Saturday's Newspapers:
10th October 2020


daily express
Mesut Ozil has reportedly turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi Arabia to stay at Arsenal.
Juan Mata has reportedly received a lucrative contract offer from the Middle East worth in the region of £11.5m per year.
Gareth Southgate fears that the Euro 2020 finals may never happen because of the continuing threat of coronavirus.
Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud has revealed he was close to a move away from Stamford Bridge earlier in the year, and admitted he would be happy to head to Serie A.


the sun
West Ham are ready to double Declan Rice's wages to £120k-a-week after pricing the midfielder out of a Chelsea transfer.
Allan Saint-Maximin has challenged Newcastle to qualify for Europe if they want to keep him.
Wycombe striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has revealed he is in talks with Vince McMahon over a shock career move to WWE.
Borussia Dortmund were reportedly left baffled after Manchester United made a late £1m offer for Nico Schulz.
Jack Wilshere says he would like a crack at La Liga or Serie A after his contract with West Ham was terminated this week.
Chelsea are set to be without Edouard Mendy for next week's clash against Southampton after the goalkeeper picked up a thigh injury.
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is reportedly willing to take a pay cut in order to secure a new deal at the Bernabeu.


daily telegraph
Manchester City are hopeful Pep Guardiola will sign a new contract but will start looking for a successor if the manager was to signal a desire to leave.
England will continue playing with a three-man defence and are planning to use the system at the European Championships.
Edinson Cavani says he is determined to do justice to the hallowed number seven shirt at Manchester United.
Gareth Bale is set to make his first appearance back at Tottenham Hotspur next weekend after making progress in training following his loan from Real Madrid.
The San Francisco 49ers are set to increase their minority stake in Leeds United.


daily mirror
Real Madrid have no interest in signing Paul Pogba next summer.


daily star
Dani Ceballos has opened up on his move back to Arsenal, revealing the "happiness" he experienced playing under Gunners boss Mikel Arteta played a big role in him deciding to return to the club.
England boss Gareth Southgate fears the European Championships could be scrapped next summer.


daily mail
Premier League clubs spending more than £250m on agent fees cost the top-flight a government bail-out which will be granted to other sports.
Football League clubs fear they are hurtling towards a collision course with the Professional Footballers' Association over player wages should the malaise surrounding a £250m bailout continue.
Scottish Premiership clubs have been asked to help league chiefs resolve the fate of the season if it's cut short by coronavirus.


scottish sun
Jack Wilshere has opened the door on a move north of the border to sign for Rangers.


the times
The Leeds United owner Andrea Radrizzani has made no secret of his ambitions to make the club the pinnacle of a group of European teams, and it appears that he may be casting an eye over the Spanish club Valencia as a possible part of his "iceberg".
Fifa is contemplating a move back to Paris after announcing that it is to open an office in the French capital, where it first had its main office when it was founded in 1904.
Goal kicks cause the greatest threat of harm to footballers' brains from heading the ball, according to research from the University of Leeds.

Sunday's Newspapers:
11th October 2020


sunday mirror
Ed Woodward will have no hesitation firing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer if Manchester United's season continues to implode.
Mauricio Pochettino is being eyed by both Man Utd and Man City amid managerial uncertainty.
Ben Chilwell has undergone another test for Covid-19 after being prevented from reporting for England duty through illness.
Jordan Henderson has urged the nation not to be harsh on England's footballers for breaking coronavirus protocols - when the country's politicians don't even follow their own rules.
Bruno Fernandes had a furious half-time bust-up with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during the 6-1 hammering by Spurs.


the sun on sunday
Crystal Palace will make one final record-breaking bid for Watford's Ismaila Sarr.
Leicester have joined the race for Swansea defender Joe Rodon - but want to wait to buy him.
West Ham face having to double Declan Rice's salary in a new deal after managing to the keep the England star at the club for another season.
Hakim Ziyech has withdrawn from Morocco duty ahead of a potential Chelsea debut next weekend.
Former Tottenham playmaker Christian Eriksen has slammed Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte for dropping him and says he "expects to play".


sunday telegraph
The Premier League is under pressure to scrap its £14.95-a-game pay-per-view plan amid warnings it could compound the spike in coronavirus cases by driving fans into pubs.
Harry Kane has picked up an injury and is a huge doubt for England's match against Belgium in the Nations League on Sunday.
West Ham are poised to target Brentford forward Said Benrahma in the final week of the EFL transfer window.
Eddie Jones, the England head coach, cited the England men's cricket team and rugby league side Melbourne Storm as prime examples of how to continue to perform on the field despite the off-field complications posed by Covid-19.


mail on sunday
Liverpool owner John Henry is in talks to merge the Fenway Sports Group (FSG) parent company with a new company founded by 'Moneyball' pioneer Billy Beane.
West Ham are confident of ending their transfer window on a high by completing an £18m deal for Brentford dangerman Said Benrahma.
The Premier League will come under fresh pressure to make a U-turn on their £14.95 pay-per-view price for non-televised matches this week with another shareholders' meeting planned.



DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY
Gareth Bale looks like being key to Tottenham signing Swansea defender Joe Rodon this week.
Kevin De Bruyne believes England have the talent to win next year's Euros and the World Cup in Qatar.


scottish sun
Nice are hot on the trail of Celtic attacker Ryan Christie.


sunday express
Manchester United reportedly came very close to signing Ousmane Dembele towards the end of the transfer window and there is still hope that a deal could be reignited in January.

Monday's Newspapers:
12th October 2020



daily mail
The Premier League descended into civil war on Sunday following the emergence of secret plans for a radical restructure of the top flight hatched by Liverpool and Manchester United.
Gareth Southgate is ready to risk the wrath of Jose Mourinho by playing Harry Kane against Denmark on Wednesday despite the England captain suffering a worrying injury scare.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero on a free transfer next summer with the Argentine's current deal set to end in June.
Memphis Depay has hinted at a move away from Lyon in January, after failing to sign for Barcelona in the summer transfer window.
Houssem Aouar is adamant staying at Lyon this summer will prove to be the right decision after he was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal.
Ronald Koeman has said that Luis Suarez could have stayed at Barcelona to prove him wrong instead of moving to Atletico Madrid.
Mesut Ozil has been the subject of a £5m bid by Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassri though the German midfielder is not keen to move to Asia, according to reports.


the sun
Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham and Man City were offered chance to rejoin EFL as Man Utd and Liverpool plot revamp.
Bournemouth hope that Everton will make a late move for Joshua King - after rejecting West Ham's £13m bid.
Millwall chief Steve Kavanagh believes the impact on communities will be devastating if EFL clubs go to the wall.
Chelsea outcast Lucas Piazon has lashed out at the club for their loan policy having not played for them since 2012.


the times
The chief executive of Premiership Rugby has warned that professional clubs in England will go bust within weeks unless they receive a government bailout.


daily telegraph
Liverpool are facing an anxious wait to discover if Naby Keita will be their latest player to contract Covid-19 following a spate of positive tests for British-based players on international duty.
Exeter Chiefs director of rugby Rob Baxter has ruled out placing his side in a bio-bubble to reduce the risk of players contracting Covid-19.


daily star
Manchester United are aware of Manchester City's plan to land Mauricio Pochettino.
Hakim Ziyech is reportedly leaving international debut early to return to Chelsea, but the Moroccan's departure is believed to have been planned.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that Manchester United chiefs are still discussing the possibility of bringing in a director of football.
Christian Pulisic claims Chelsea are targeting both the Premier League and the Champions League this season after spending close to £250m in the summer transfer window.


daily mirror
Manchester United chiefs are starting to believe they may already have their own version of Jadon Sancho at the club in Shola Shoretire who has wowed youth coaches at every level.


daily record
Xavi reckons Jack Wilshere would be the best player in Scotland if he teamed up with Steven Gerrard at Rangers.


scottish sun
Hatem Abd Elhamed has been placed into isolation amid more Celtic Covid-19 fears.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
13th October 2020



daily telegraph
The Premier League opponents to Project Big Picture have declared it "dead in the water".
The Premier League will tell its clubs it has serious doubts over the revenue figures quoted by the backers of Project Big Picture.
The Project Big Picture loan system would help the biggest clubs build super-squads with others forced to feed off them.
Radical proposals to inject £51m into women's football have emerged in the latest version of Project Big Picture alongside an unprecedented proposition to form an independent women's league.
Tottenham Hotspur will be able to claim back around £125m for the costs of their new stadium and Liverpool around £30m on their newly-built Main stand under a clause in the "Project Big Picture" proposals.


daily mail
N'Golo Kante could leave Chelsea in January after falling out with Frank Lampard over a wedding and dreams of a move to Real Madrid, according to reports.
Roy Keane has emerged as the leading candidate to become the next Salford manager after Graham Alexander was sacked on Monday.
The Premier League are attempting to stop top-flight managers speaking about the controversial new pay-per-view TV offering that begins this weekend.
Liverpool and Manchester United remain determined to bring about a radical restructure that would reduce the size of the Premier League despite fierce opposition from the top flight's executive, many of its clubs and the Government.
Rick Parry's job as EFL chairman is under threat amid concerns that his secret negotiations over Project Big Picture could cost the clubs a bailout from the Premier League.
EFL clubs are split on the merits of the controversial Project Big Picture - and were desperate on Monday night for additional detail given the immediacy of their financial crisis.


daily mirror
Premier League clubs could be set to take the Big Six to court over Project Big Picture.
West Ham's move for Said Benrahma is set to collapse as they pursue number one target Josh King.
Liverpool have been given a major lift after news that Sadio Mane and Thiago can play in the Merseyside derby.
Arsene Wenger has called for the Nations League to be scrapped - with the World Cup and European Championships held more often.
Mesut Ozil was paid a loyalty bonus by Arsenal amounting to £8m at the end of September despite not playing.


the times
The EFL rejected a £375m offer from an American investment firm for a 20 per cent stake in the league that would have helped to solve the clubs' cash crisis
The Football Association would use its 'golden share' to block a power grab by the big clubs led by Liverpool and Manchester United.
Gareth Southgate is considering starting Harry Kane against Denmark on Wednesday, which would put him on a collision course with Jose Mourinho.
Arsenal underestimated how much Gunnersaurus means to fans.


the sun
Manchester City are set to go back in for Nicolas Tagliafico this January - with Pep Guardiola desperate for a left-back.
Arsenal are set to make a surprise U-turn on William Saliba and keep him at the club despite interest from Fulham, it is being reported.


daily express
Unai Emery insists Villarreal have "nothing" to envy of Arsenal as he took a fresh swipe at his former club.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
14th October 2020



the times
Fenway Sports Group, the owner of Liverpool FC, could add to its sporting empire by purchasing a European football club.
The FA has warned Liverpool and Manchester United it would use its special powers to prevent a breakaway league and stop them playing in the Champions League.
Organisers of the Giro d'Italia said that the race would continue as planned despite two leading teams withdrawing from the race after the latest batch of positive coronavirus tests.


daily express
Tottenham star Gareth Bale has urged Jose Mourinho to make a move to sign Swansea defender Joe Rodon before Friday's domestic transfer window.
Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are three Premier League clubs interested in signing Sporting Lisbon youngster Nuno Mendes, according to reports


daily mail
Eric Dier is an injury doubt for England's clash with Denmark on Wednesday night - news that is sure to irritate Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho.
The EFL have rejected the Premier League's £150m rescue package because they do not accept the conditions attached to what is primarily a loan.
Aaron Wan-Bissaka has been fined £600 and given six points on his driving licence after he was caught speeding at 104mph on the M1 in the second week of lockdown.
Barcelona reportedly failed in a desperate last-minute attempt to re-sign Thiago Alcantara from Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window.
Agents must declare how much they earn from players in strict new compliance laws introduced by the Football Association.
West Brom are said to be interested in signing Josh King, but their presence in the transfer race has been dismissed, given their tight budget.
Jane Allen will stand down from her role as CEO of British Gymnastics in December - but she has denied it is in response to the welfare scandal that has engulfed the sport on her watch.


daily telegraph
Anger over the ban on crowds at sporting events has intensified following the emergence of footage of Arsene Wenger being loudly serenaded at the London Palladium.


the sun
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is already drafting up his winter wishlist with Sevilla's Jules Kounde at the top of it.
Manchester United and Liverpool may ramp up Euro Super League plans in a bitter twist if Project Big Picture is snubbed.
Everton target Sergio Romero has begged Manchester United to let him leave after his transfer window hell.
Danny Welbeck is wanted by Brighton on a free transfer after his release from Watford, reports say.


daily mirror
Edinson Cavani already has his sights set on his next club - just days after signing for Manchester United.
Nathaniel Clyne is closing in on a move to Crystal Palace.
Said Benrahma will hold crisis talks with Brentford with his move to West Ham in doubt.

Thursday's Newspapers:
15th October 2020



the sun
Chelsea are reportedly planning a stunning summer swoop for Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.
Bayern Munich have insisted that Manchester United never approached them about Kingsley Coman despite him being linked with a move to Old Trafford this summer.
Liverpool want a £1m loan fee for Harry Wilson as Swansea City head the chase for his signature.


daily mirror
Borussia Dortmund are not prepared to sell Jadon Sancho in January which could put an end to Manchester United's mid-season plans.
Barcelona are eyeing a move for Paul Pogba once his Manchester United contract expires next summer.
Leeds have been priced out of moves for Derby's Louie Sibley and Norwich's Todd Cantwell before Friday's domestic transfer deadline.


daily express
Juventus are planning a sensational £361m bid for PSG superstar Kylian Mbappe, in a huge blow to Real Madrid and Liverpool's chances of signing the Frenchman.
Chelsea are planning to take advantage of Paulo Dybala's contractual situation at Juventus and sign the Argentine playmaker on the cheap.


daily telegraph
Portugal internationals returning to their Premier League clubs will not have to automatically quarantine on their return to England despite the fact team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has tested positive for coronavirus.


daily mail
Tottenham left-back Danny Rose is attracting interest from Middlesbrough after falling down the pecking order under Jose Mourinho.
Andre Ayew's proposed move to Brighton from Swansea has reportedly hit a snag due to his eye-watering £90,000-a-week wages.
England are lining up a clash against Australia following New Zealand's decision to scrap next month's original friendly at Wembley due to Covid concerns.
Antonio Rudiger has revealed he wasn't ready to 'pack it all in' at Chelsea, despite being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge during the recent transfer window.


daily star
David Moyes wanted the bulk of his transfer budget spent on a centre-back, with Brentford forward Said Benrahma never a priority target for West Ham.
Liverpool are keen to send Harry Wilson out on loan with Swansea and Derby among the EFL clubs interested in the midfielder.


the times
Martin Dubravka, the Newcastle goalkeeper, has suffered a setback in his recovery from an operation on his heel that may delay his return until December.


daily record
Charlie Adam has suggested that Nir Bitton caused "a little bit of an issue" and was among players who wanted to leave Celtic during the most recent transfer window.

Friday's Newspapers:
16th October 2020


daily mail
Juventus are reportedly looking to smash the world-record transfer fee with an incredible £360m bid to try and land Kylian Mbappe, in a move that would see Cristiano Ronaldo head to Paris Saint-Germain in return.
Juventus are reportedly in advanced negotiations with David Alaba's representatives over a free transfer next summer following the expiration of his contract at Bayern Munich.
Premier League chairman Gary Hoffman has accused his EFL counterpart Rick Parry of jeopardising a bailout for the lower divisions as the top-flight's conflict with the lower divisions continued.
Harry Maguire has no intention of asking Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for a break, leaving any decision over a possible lay-off firmly with the Manchester United boss.
Manchester City are ready to send midfielder Matt Smith out on loan before Friday's transfer deadline, with a number of Championship and League One clubs chasing his signature.
Wolves will test their players for Covid-19 on Friday amid anxiety in Portugal after Cristiano Ronaldo was revealed to have the virus on Tuesday.
Middlesbrough are trying to sign Everton forward Yannick Bolasie on loan.


the sun
Mesut Ozil was handed a lucrative Saudi Arabian escape route, but the Arsenal outcast opted to stay at the Gunners.
Chelsea plotted a move for Gianluigi Donnarumma before completing a deal for Edouard Mendy, according to reports.
UEFA has admitted the delayed Euros cannot go ahead as planned due to coronavirus with the format set to be changed and some host cities set for the axe.


daily star
Manchester United would reportedly consider appointing Massimiliano Allegri as their new manager if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is sacked in the near future.
Chelsea are keeping close tabs on Paulo Dybala's contractual situation at Juventus after identifying the Argentina star as a potential transfer target, according to reports in Italy.


daily telegraph
Swansea City want £18m from Tottenham Hotspur for their highly-rated centre-back Joe Rodon, with the Premier League club now facing a defensive shortfall after an injury to first-team regular Eric Dier.
Crystal Palace are set to make a late move for Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland in the EFL domestic window.
Newcastle United Supporters Trust have called for the club to stop taking money from season-ticket holders who have been unable to attend games since March.
The Government is on a fresh collision course with football bodies as it prepares to launch the biggest overhaul in gambling legislation in 15 years.


the guardian
The Football Association chairman, Greg Clarke, has admitted he was involved in formulating a document that advocated the introduction of Premier League B teams to the lower leagues and the creation of a Premier League 2 in early talks over Project Big Picture.


daily mirror
Mesut Ozil looks set to be left out of Arsenal's Premier League squad this season.


daily express
Liverpool have been tipped to make a Friday transfer swoop to sign Watford 'keeper Ben Foster to replace Adrian.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has reportedly made it clear to club officials that Adama Traore is high on his wishlist when the transfer window reopens.


scottish sun
Celtic splashed out on a private jet to ensure 'keeper Vasilis Barkas returned home fresh for the Old Firm clash and avoided being stranded in Greece because of an air traffic control strike in his country.
Former Rangers goalkeeper Peter McCloy has told Allan McGregor to forget about retirement.


daily record
Celtic are hoping star man Ryan Christie could yet be given a dramatic 11th hour reprieve to face Rangers at Parkhead on Saturday.