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Saturday's Newspapers:
6th March 2021




the guardian
Harry Maguire is unlikely to be summoned to court for his appeal hearing in Greece this year amid a backlog in the country's judicial system because of the coronavirus pandemic.


the sun
Dean Henderson expects to be Manchester United No1 next season - with David de Gea facing an uncertain future at the club.
Arsenal lost almost £48m in the last financial year - in a downturn blamed on the coronavirus pandemic.
FIFA has confirmed it wants 'robo linesmen' to call offsides at next year's World Cup finals.
Toni Kroos has slammed fans who branded him a 'Nazi' for criticising Mesut Ozil's racism claims.
Marek Hamsik will join IFK Goteborg on Monday, following former boss Rafael Benitez out the door at Dalian Pro.


daily mail
Liverpool and Manchester United, the architects of Project Big Picture, have been kept off the working group charged with delivering the Premier League's strategic review into the competition's structure and governance.
FIFA have approved the introduction of a new VAR-Lite system which could allow the game-changing technology to be introduced in the English Football League.
Pep Guardiola and Thomas Tuchel have joined the growing band of Premier League bosses unwilling to let players join their national teams for matches in 'red list' countries later this month.
Brazilian midfielder Oscar has revealed his plans to return to Chelsea to 'finish' off his career.
Arsenal were close to sealing moves for Jadon Sancho, Jude Bellingham and Christian Pulisic before the trio made their names in Germany, claims former Gunners scout Steve Morrow.
Loris Karius is keen to see out the final year of his Liverpool contract away from Anfield, with the goalkeeper hopeful of staying at Union Berlin for another season.


the times
Manchester United will have to pay Sporting Lisbon another £4.2m if Bruno Fernandes wins the Professional Footballers' Association player of the year award.
UEFA's president Aleksander Ceferin is hoping to avoid a divisive vote between rival British-Irish and Spanish-Portuguese bids for the 2030 World Cup and find an agreement that would mean only one European bid going forward.
The first race of the 2021 Formula One season will only permit fans who have been vaccinated or recovered from Covid-19, in a first for a major sporting event.
Paolo Odogwu and Ollie Lawrence have been held back from playing for their clubs this weekend by the England management, a decision that suggests they may be in Eddie Jones's thoughts to play against France in the Six Nations next Saturday.


daily telegraph
Chelsea and Tottenham are ready to join Liverpool in stopping their players meeting up with their international teams this month if they have to quarantine on their return in a move that could prompt a snowball effect among Premier League clubs.
The prospect of the British and Irish Lions proceeding with their tour of South Africa as scheduled this summer remains a live option after the board requested more information and time before making a final call.


daily star
Marcus Rashford will wait until after Euro 2020 this summer before considering undergoing surgery on an ongoing shoulder injury.


daily record
John Kennedy insists Celtic won't be letting Odsonne Edouard leave on the cheap and roundly dismissed talk of former Hoops boss Brendan Rodgers bagging the frontman for Leicester City for a cut-priced £15m.
Ally McCoist insists Holyrood will move heaven and earth to stage the Euros at Hampden - because it would be too important politically for the plug to be pulled by UEFA.
Rangers star Ianis Hagi has been chosen in a list of 22 Romanian players who are on notice for an impending call-up to the international side.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
7th March 2021


the sun on sunday
Paris Saint-Germain are tracking David de Gea's Manchester United situation ahead of an ambitious summer raid.
Manchester United are reportedly keeping tabs on Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane as alternatives to Erling Haaland.
Manchester United have reportedly already held transfer talks with Bayer Leverkusen winger Leon Bailey.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly willing to pay David Alaba's £400,000-a-week wages when he becomes a free agent this summer.
Mo Salah is reportedly exploring a potential exit from struggling Premier League champions Liverpool.
Brighton are set to join the auction for Blackburn striker Adam Armstrong - and give West Ham a run for their money.
Floyd Mayweather and Logan Paul are looking to break the pay-per-view record 'by a long shot' - making it the richest fight of all time.


mail on sunday
Jack Grealish is confident he will be fit to return to Aston Villa's team at Newcastle on Friday after a four-match absence.
West Ham are among the clubs monitoring Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic.
Derby boss Wayne Rooney is confident his side have enough in their armoury to avoid being dragged back into a Championship relegation fight after a 1-0 defeat by Coventry.
Bayern Munich boss Hansi Flick has admitted Erling Haaland moving to the German giants is 'very much possible'.
Celtic are closing on Wigan Athletic's highly-rated young striker Kyle Joseph.
Wolves defender Dion Sanderson is attracting interest from Sheffield United, Brighton and Crystal Palace.
Martin Johnson says England must learn to 'keep their hand out the cookie jar' and fix their wretched discipline.


sunday mirror
Paul Pogba's Manchester United future is believed to be as unclear as ever amid silence from agent Mino Raiola.
Southampton striker Danny Ings has hinted he wants to play for Liverpool in the Champions League.
Jurgen Klopp believes Liverpool's American owners have got his back.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer fears opponents are neutralising Manchester United - by man-marking Bruno Fernandes.
Granit Xhaka has apologised to Arsenal fans after his costly mistake in the 1-1 draw with Burnley on Saturday.
West Ham boss David Moyes is still hoping Michail Antonio can earn an England call-up.
Aston Villa are talking to defender Ezri Konsa about a new deal in a bid to fend off interest from other Premier League clubs.


sunday express
Raphinha is reportedly attracting interest from the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.


sunday mail
Slavia Prague wonderkid Abdallah Sima insists they must stop Rangers star Alfredo Morelos.


sunday times
The planned British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa will now take place in Britain and Ireland. That is the only conclusion to be drawn after Westminster government sources told the Lions committee that they are backing the "home" tour.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
8th March 2021


daily telegraph
Chelsea are planning to offer Andreas Christensen a new contract following the defender's superb run of form under head coach Thomas Tuchel.
Controversy around Nike's 'super shoe' technology looks set to grow after a new long jump prototype helped two athletes set personal bests at the European Indoor Championships this weekend.


the sun
Wigan are set to be taken over by Bahraini-funded group Phoenix 2021 - and backed by solid Middle East cash.
Arsenal have reportedly offered a new contract to starlet Kido Taylor-Hart as they look to fend off interest from abroad.
Blackburn are ready to go foreign if they decide to dump Tony Mowbray as boss.
Brighton are set to join the auction for Blackburn striker Adam Armstrong - and give West Ham a run for their money.
Chelsea midfielder Luke McCormick may have played his way into a move to Millwall.
Leeds have a surprise new celebrity fan - in the shape of rapper LL Cool J.


daily mirror
Liverpool have a four-man transfer shortlist to replace their misfiring top three ahead of the summer transfer window.
UFC star Conor McGregor is set to walk away with a share of £110m after selling part of his lucrative whiskey brand.


daily express
Manchester United are set to make Raphinha a top transfer target this summer.
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane will be sold in the summer transfer window if he does not commit to fresh terms in the Spanish capital.
Former Manchester City and England defender Joleon Lescott believes that Tammy Abraham could leave Chelsea at the end of the season amid a lack of game time under new boss Thomas Tuchel.


daily mail
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has urged Ollie Watkins and Ezri Konsa to aim for England call-ups after shining in Premier League.
Chelsea right-back Reece James insists he has no complaints over missing games amid Thomas Tuchel's squad rotation.
Manchester United have axed US company Toppan Merrill who published their financial results a day early during a test run.
West Ham have struck while the Irons are hot by becoming the first Premier League club to sell season tickets.
A number of users on Football Index, a virtual gambling platform, have lost 'life-altering' amounts of money, ranging in the thousands, after jaw-dropping share price crashes on the site.
On Monday's International Women's Day, UK Coaching is calling for more women to enter coaching.
Liverpool should cash in on Mohamed Salah if he wants to leave Anfield, according to ex-striker Robbie Fowler.


the times
Ryan Christie claimed every Celtic player was hurting badly as their ten-in-a-row campaign petered out in a goalless draw against Dundee United.


scottish sun
Celtic interim boss John Kennedy brushed off talk of a Rangers guard of honour following the Hoops' draw with Dundee United.


daily record
Celtic loanee Olivier Ntcham was hooked at half-time as Marseille were humiliated by fourth-tier Canet Roussillon in the French cup.
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
9th March 2021


daily telegraph
Jurgen Klopp has the full backing of Liverpool's American owners to lead the club's revival from their wretched form regardless of the Merseysiders' catastrophic title defence.
Manchester United have been given a significant boost after it emerged that Marcus Rashford suffered no ligament damage to his ankle during Sunday's 2-0 derby win.
The Football League has been urged to "wage war" on the Premier League as clubs warn half the Championship is perilously close to collapse amid bail-out turmoil.


the sun
Edinson Cavani and Eric Bailly are demanding answers from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with their Manchester United futures in doubt.
Thierry Henry admits he dreams of becoming Arsenal manager one day.
European chiefs could ban transfers between the biggest clubs - to try to level up football.
Fans could get to hear VAR advice to referees after football's lawmakers agreed the idea has merit.
Philippe Coutinho will be one of the names up for sale in the summer as Barcelona look to lower their wage bill, according to reports.
Deontay Wilder is 'biding his time' for a trilogy fight with Tyson Fury that will earn him a staggering £60m, according to Derek Chisora.


daily mail
Police have launched an investigation after two men snuck into Fulham's ground and a mobile phone was taped to a broadcaster's platform ahead of the club's clash with Tottenham last week.
Real Madrid remain determined to offload Gareth Bale despite his return to form, in a potential boost for Tottenham, to fund their own attempts to sign either Erling Haaland or Kylian Mbappe.
Manchester United will hold talks with Edinson Cavani over his future amid claims the Uruguay star wants to leave Old Trafford for Boca Juniors.
Lawmakers IFAB say referees can caution players for screaming if they feel it is an attempt to deceive them, after Alexandre Lacazette's melodramatic reaction to being fouled was widely mocked.
Former Chelsea striker Diego Costa 'has been offered a £2.6m-a-year contract' by Portuguese club Benfica.


daily express
Manchester United are reportedly open to offers for David de Gea this summer, but they are concerned Gianluigi Donnarumma's future could 'close off' a potential suitor for the Spanish goalkeeper.
Arsenal should take a chance on Brighton's Tariq Lamptey despite a lack of experience as an out-and-out right-back, according to Gunners legend Nigel Winterburn.


daily mirror
Lucas Moura has insisted attack is the best form of defence for Tottenham's top-four hopes this season.
Edinson Cavani has reportedly turned down the offer of a Manchester United contract extension in order to return to South America.
Gini Wijnaldum insists his focus is only on "fixing" Liverpool despite his continued contract impasse at Anfield.
Morgan Schneiderlin says the "hurt" and "regret" caused by missing out on Euro 2016 convinced him to leave Manchester United.


the times
Real Madrid hope that Gareth Bale's improved form with Tottenham Hotspur will make it easier to offload the Wales forward and help to fund a big-name attacking signing this summer.
The financial cost of relegation to Newcastle United would be even more devastating because the club's first-team players do not have relegation clauses in their contracts.
The Football Association is planning to appoint a chairwoman for the first time in its 157-year history - Debbie Hewitt the former chief executive of the RAC is understood to be a leading contender.
Walter Smith, the former Rangers manager, has warned them that their next priority has to be securing a lucrative place in the group stage of the Champions League.
John Hartson, the former Celtic striker, does not believe the outgoing champions should afford Rangers a guard of honour when the sides meet on March 21 as there is no precedent for such an action between the two clubs.
Eddie Jones is confident England are ready to get a grip on their disciplinary issues after revealing several players called him during their week off to accept personal responsibility for needless penalties conceded in the defeat by Wales.


scottish sun
Stephen Glass has been installed as the early frontrunner to take over as the new Aberdeen boss.


daily record
Scottish football authorities have been ordered to attend crisis talks with the Government as fears grow rival fans may smash the lockdown rules at the upcoming Old Firm showdown.
Former Celtic player John Collins has declared his interest in returning to Parkhead as director of football, declaring "I've got the skillset".
Top-six chasing St Mirren have made moves to try and extend the contracts of Jamie McGrath and Marcus Fraser.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
10th March 2021


daily mail
Manchester United, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are all on alert to chase Christian Pulisic, with a summer Chelsea exit on the cards.
Raul Jimenez has been allowed to train with his team-mates again as he attempts to return to action for Wolves before the end of the campaign.
The NHS Choir will perform the national anthem ahead of the Carabao Cup final as football honours the health service's work during the pandemic.
Manchester United will listen to offers for David de Gea this summer, according to reports.
Andrea Pirlo insisted he would not have done anything differently after Juventus crashed out to 10-man Porto in the Champions League.
The governing body of British Olympic skiing and snowboarding are charging athletes up to £33,500 a year when they become a part of their programme.


the sun
Bruno Fernandes has demanded assurances about Manchester United's transfer plans before he commits to a new long-term deal.
Arsenal are set to fight with FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over clauses in two transfer deals.
Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund have switched their attention from Newcastle to Inter Milan.
Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa could be 90 minutes away from a dramatic England World Cup call-up.
Harry Maguire reckons people are misguided if they think Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is too much of a Mr Nice Guy.
West Ham are steeling themselves for another transfer market kicking on out of favour Felipe Anderson.
Wolves have set their sights on a cut-price summer swoop for Schalke midfielder Omar Mascarell.
Christian Pulisic will look to quit Chelsea this summer unless he gets proper game time.


the times
Manchester City have offered Kevin De Bruyne a new contract after he rejected their first proposal.
Edinson Cavani's father yesterday claimed that his son wants to quit Manchester United and sign for Boca Juniors because he has been upset by the FA's decision to ban him over a social media post.
Professional rugby union players are suffering a "totally unacceptable" level of brain injuries with one concussion happening almost every match on average in England, MPs have been told.
The England captain Owen Farrell will be paid the same during the Six Nations as Paolo Odogwu, the uncapped Wasps centre, after senior players voted to restructure the pay deal so that all squad members receive an equal share of a £2.1m pot.


daily mirror
Liverpool look set to be without the injured Roberto Firmino for their second trip to Budapest to take on RB Leipzig.
Edinson Cavani and Eric Bailly are both demanding answers from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about their Manchester United future.
La Liga chief Javier Tebas believes it is "very unlikely" that Mohamed Salah will leave Liverpool and move to Spain.


daily star
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hopes he can persuade Sergio Aguero to remain at the Etihad next season.


daily telegraph
Clubs across Europe are expected on Wednesday to turn their fire on new proposals drawn up by the Champions League elite to revolutionise the European game and hand more money and power to the established old guard.
Leading England internationals are believed to be at the centre of an investigation by tax officials into Gallagher Premiership clubs' payments to image-rights companies.


daily express
Crystal Palace are plotting moves for Sheffield United midfielder John Lundstram and Chelsea starlet Conor Gallagher as they prepare for a major squad overhaul this summer.


the guardian
Pep Guardiola has said he is unlikely to consider Sergio Aguero's long-term Manchester City future until the international break this month, with the club's record goalscorer out of contract at the end of the season.


daily record
Stephen Glass is the early frontrunner for the Aberdeen manager's job despite the likes of Shaun Maloney being interested.
The heads of Scotland's nine elite academy clubs are demanding Holyrood gives Hampden a clear commitment to kickstarting kids' football.


scottish sun
Steven Davis is ready to sign on for another season at Rangers.
Stephen Glass has emerged as frontrunner to replace Derek McInnes at Aberdeen.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
11th March 2021



daily mirror
Barcelona have reportedly submitted a formal offer to Sergio Aguero as they aim to convince Lionel Messi to stay at Camp Nou.
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Achraf Hakimi from Inter Milan this summer.
Juventus chief Fabio Paratici admits Cristiano Ronaldo's contract is "not on the agenda" after the Italian club were dumped out of the Champions League.
Jack Grealish will be assessed again on Thursday and remains doubtful for Aston Villa's trip to Newcastle on Friday.


the sun
Arsenal transfer target Patrick van Aanholt is open to a switch from Crystal Palace when his contract expires in the summer.
Manchester United and Liverpool have reportedly been joined in the race for Sporting Lisbon's Nuno Mendes by Juventus and AC Milan.
Barcelona have reportedly reached a verbal agreement with David Alaba but they will have to sell first due to the club's £1bn debt.
Portsmouth are eyeing up a free swoop for Manchester United defender Max Taylor as he continues his fightback from cancer.
Fulham are confident of convincing all their loan stars to stay - if they beat the drop.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has admitted that he has been 'a bit unfair' on Christian Pulisic.
Manchester United and Atletico Madrid are reportedly leading the race to sign Arsenal target Andre Silva.


daily express
Arsenal are reportedly keen on Danish wonderkid Zidan Sertdemir - but will face intense competition for the youngster.
Chelsea chiefs reportedly think that Timo Werner could sensationally quit the club this summer - just 12 months after his move from RB Leipzig.
Bruno Fernandes could reportedly prove key in Manchester United's pursuit of Leeds winger Raphinha with the attacking midfielder still in 'daily contact' with his former Sporting team-mate.
Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland could be on his way to Barcelona and not Manchester United at the end of the season, according to reports.


daily mail
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman insisted Lionel Messi could not have 'doubts' over the direction the club was heading in as speculation surrounding the star's future ramped up following their Champions League exit.
Newcastle have agreed to sign left-back Matthew Bondswell after he terminated his contract at RB Leipzig.
Everton have offered bodyguards to players in the wake of the horrific attack on Robin Olsen's home.
Massimiliano Allegri has turned down the manager's job at Arsenal and Chelsea since leaving Juventus due to problems with his mother, according to one of his friends.
Silverstone has been chosen to pioneer a revolutionary new sprint race at this year's British Grand Prix.


daily telegraph
West Brom players face pay cuts of up to 50 per cent if the club are relegated from the Premier League.


daily record
Slavia Prague coach Jindrich Trpisovsky has admitted it will be a dream come true to meet Steven Gerrard, never mind beat him in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Former Celtic midfielder Scott Allan believes interim boss John Kennedy will be the players' choice for the next permanent boss.
Steven Pressley has thrown his hat in the ring for the Aberdeen job - and reckons he fits Dave Cormack's DNA for the job.


scottish sun
Celtic's forgotten American Andrew Gutman has signed for MLS outfit Atlanta United.
Morton have appointed ex-St Mirren boss Gus MacPherson as manager until the end of the season.


daily star
Marcos Alonso says Thomas Tuchel has given him a new lease of life.


the guardian
Proposed reforms to the Champions League would have a "devastating" effect on English football according to the Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish, as clubs from around Europe speak up against the plans.


the times
Premier League clubs have been warned that the terrifying ordeal suffered by Robin Olsen shows they must start taking the security of their players more seriously before someone is killed by armed raiders.
Most of Ferrari's team members in Bahrain for Formula One testing have taken up the offer of Covid-19 vaccinations from the Kingdom despite the head of the sport urging them not to.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
12th March 2021


daily mail
Chelsea are interested in Bayern Munich star Kingsley Coman as doubts emerge over the future of Christian Pulisic.
Sergio Aguero fears his Manchester City career is being allowed to fizzle out - and is frustrated by the lack of clarity around his future.
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish faces a race against time to prove his fitness for England's World Cup qualifiers this month.
Former Tottenham assistant manager Jesus Perez has insisted he will return to the club with ex-boss Mauricio Pochettino 'for sure'.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly plotting an audacious swoop for Juventus star and five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Napoli will look to roll back the years by reuniting their former manager Maurizio Sarri and midfielder Jorginho this summer.
Former Juventus president Giovanni Cobolli has sensationally claimed that signing Cristiano Ronaldo was a mistake which the Italian giants should not have made.
Sergio Ramos has mischievously declared that he would welcome Lionel Messi at Real Madrid next season.


the sun
Lionel Messi has demanded proof that new Barcelona chief Joan Laporta can fund major transfers as Man City wait in the wings.
Fulham want to turn Ruben Loftus-Cheek's loan move from Chelsea into a permanent arrangement.
Manchester United's new football director John Murtough turned down the chance to join Inter Miami before landing the top job at Old Trafford.
Craig Dawson is 135 minutes away from becoming a £3m permanent player at West Ham.


daily mirror
Nemanja Matic has opened the door to a Manchester United exit insisting he would "think about" a Benfica return.


daily express
Sheffield United are reportedly asking for £22.2m this summer for midfielder Sander Berge, with Arsenal and Tottenham interested.
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes has stressed that Cristiano Ronaldo is not solely to blame for Juventus' Champions League exit at the hands of Porto on Tuesday night.


daily star
When Manchester City sold Brahim Diaz to Real Madrid in 2019, they future-proofed the deal by insisting on an 'anti-Man Utd clause' in the player's contract.


scottish sun
Stephen Glass will bring in Celtic skipper Scott Brown as his No 2 if he lands the Aberdeen job.
Jack Ross has confirmed keeper Ofir Marciano will quit Hibs when his deal expires in the summer.
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon insists he's ready to get back into management.
Juventus scout Matteo Tognozzi is interested in becoming Celtic director of football.


daily record
Sven-Goran Eriksson is interested in becoming the next Aberdeen manager.
Celtic are erecting extra security fencing at the front of their stadium ahead of next week's Old Firm match against Rangers.


daily telegraph
GB Football has issued a grovelling apology after Birmingham City goalkeeper Hannah Hampton was left "in floods of tears" when she was informed she was not going to the Olympics shortly before kick-off in a league game.


the times
Avram Glazer, Manchester United's co-chairman, stands to earn a windfall of about £71m after he put five million of his shares in the club up for sale last night.
Owen Farrell sought advice from a leading referee on how to improve his communication as England embarked on a week-long drive to win over match officials in the run-up to tomorrow's Six Nations game against France.
UK Athletics is to appoint two new case officers tasked with revisiting historic complaints and looking into any fresh allegations as part of a crackdown on sexual misconduct and abuse.


the guardian
Football supporters from across Europe have added to the growing concern over Champions League reforms, claiming proposed expansion will "cement the dominance of elite clubs in perpetuity".
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
13th March 2021


daily mail
Manchester United are reluctant to enter into a bidding war for Erling Haaland this summer, with Manchester City now favourites to sign the Dortmund striker.
Manchester United and Chelsea are both targeting a move for Roma defender Gianluca Mancini.
A deal confirming the £200m battle of Britain between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is just days away.
Juventus are reportedly prepared to accept as little as £25m for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Thomas Tuchel insists he has no interest in policing his Chelsea players with hefty fines like predecessor Frank Lampard.
Premier League stars are facing retrospective multi-million-pound tax bills following a HMRC clampdown on the payment of agent fees.


the sun
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has sensationally refused to rule out Cristiano Ronaldo's return.
Manchester United have reportedly made contact with Villarreal star Pau Torres, who has a £56m buyout clause.
Martin Odegaard has hinted at a possible north London stay after stating he feels at 'home' at Arsenal.
Barcelona starlet Ilaix Moriba is reportedly keen on keeping his buyout clause below £130m to remain in control of his future.
Manchester City ace Kyle Walker has shelled out £40,000 on a Doberman guard dog after a series of raids on footballers.
Wayne Rooney has filmed a biopic celebrating his 20-year career in football - including some of his off-pitch exploits.


daily mirror
Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta is in talks with the club about returning to the Etihad.
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has yet to receive a formal offer from Barcelona.


the times
Dean Henderson is likely to start in goal for Manchester United against West Ham United on Sunday even though David de Gea is back in England after the birth of his daughter.


daily telegraph
England manager Gareth Southgate is sweating on the fitness of Tammy Abraham after Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel admitted he is worried about the striker's ankle problem.


daily express
Tottenham could be set to lose Harry Kane to Manchester City with the striker determined to find a new club at the end of the season, according to reports.
Manchester United target Raphael Varane could be set to stay at Real Madrid despite recent speculation over his immediate future, according to reports.
Manchester United are interested in signing Villarreal star Pau Torres as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks for options to strengthen his backline.
Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic has conceded he would struggle to turn down a move to Liverpool as he expressed his love for the Premier League champions.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown is desperate for his former club to find the next Marc Overmars, Patrick Vieira and Emmanuel Petit.
Barcelona have reportedly put five players up for sale in a bid to raise funds and beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signing of Erling Haaland.


daily star
PSG have a structured plan to bring Lionel Messi to the club this summer, according to reports.
When Manchester City sold Brahim Diaz to Real Madrid in 2019, they future-proofed the deal by insisting on an 'anti-Man United clause' in the player's contract.
Bayern Munich are reportedly in the running to prise Raphinha away from Leeds this summer - which will come as music to Chelsea's ears amid their pursuit of Kingsley Coman.


scottish sun
Former Morton skipper Jim McAlister has moved to Rangers in a behind-the-scenes role.


daily record
Celtic are ready to offer Scott Brown a new one-year contract as Stephen Glass steps up his bid to make him his assistant at Aberdeen.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
14th March 2021



sunday mirror
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has won a new £9m-a-year contract at Manchester United.
Davinson Sanchez puts his resurgence at the heart of Tottenham's defence down to hard work and humility.
Tottenham head coach Jose Mourinho is considering a move for Southampton defender Jannik Vestergaard.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has challenged goalkeeping rivals David de Gea and Dean Henderson to show him who should be his No 1.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he played a key role in appointing John Murtough as Manchester United's first football director.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he "would take" Cristiano Ronaldo in his side as questions mount over his Juventus future.
Jurgen Klopp has blocked Liverpool duo Virgil van Dijk and Joe Gomez from going to the Euros this summer.
Pablo Zabaleta can see Barcelona forward Lionel Messi linking up with Sergio Aguero next season - but at Barcelona rather than Manchester City.


the sun on sunday
Roy Keane is keen on managing Celtic and making a sensational return to Scottish football.
Manchester United's new technical team will hold a transfer summit with boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer this week to nail down their targets for the summer.
Thomas Tuchel has come up with a clever 'secret' trick to fool the opponents of Chelsea - asking his players to use code words when they attack.
Former Chelsea midfielder Joe Cole has claimed Thomas Tuchel must sign Erling Haaland this summer to add a much-needed 'sparkle of magic'.
Sheffield United will not replace Chris Wilder permanently this season, with Paul Heckingbottom and Jason Tindall in temporary charge.


mail on sunday
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will have a final veto on transfers in Manchester United's new recruitment regime but incoming football director John Murtough will also be able to block transfers he does not think are viable.
Marcus Rashford is hopeful of being fit for England but Patrick Bamford could miss out on a call-up to add to Gareth Southgate's lengthy attacking injury list.
Mohamed Salah's Liverpool team-mates reportedly made fun of the Egypt forward following his agent's tweet reacting to him being substituted against Chelsea.
Liverpool are inviting offers for Champions League hero Divock Origi, who is the club's second longest-serving player after Jordan Henderson.
Jamie Vardy drank almost an entire bottle of port the night before he broke Ruud van Nistelrooy's goalscoring record in 2015, former Leicester team-mate Ritchie De Laet has revealed.


sunday times
James Forrest played a major role in opening up Scotland's path to the Euros, and having recovered from his ankle injury, the Celtic winger is desperate to step into the promised land this summer.


daily star sunday
Manchester United have put Burnley keeper Nick Pope on their summer shopping list.
Premier League duo Chelsea and Manchester City are set for a transfer scrap over Bayern Munich ace David Alaba.


sunday express
Manchester United are keen on signing goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and central defender Alessio Romagnoli from AC Milan, according to reports.
Manchester United are set to target Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga should Paul Pogba opt to leave the club this summer, reports in Spain claim.
Toby Alderweireld might not have a future at Tottenham beyond this summer, according to Danny Mills, who believes Jose Mourinho will want two additions at centre-back.


sunday telegraph
Anti-doping chiefs were on Saturday evening facing a race against time to unmask the mystery cyclist for whom banned drugs were ordered before the 2012 Olympics amid fears they had only two months left to do so.


scottish sun
Nir Bitton returned to the pitch for Celtic while James Forrest stepped up his recovery in a bounce match win against Kilmarnock at Lennoxtown.
Billy Dodds has joined the coaching staff at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.


daily record
Steve Clarke is braced for Austria asking UEFA to move their World Cup qualifier away from Hampden.
Rangers insist long-serving kitman Jimmy Bell is there to stay despite Jim McAllister joining the Ibrox side.
 

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15th March 2021


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Wolves will receive a £12m financial injection from Liverpool this summer as part of the deal for Diogo Jota, who returns to Molineux on Monday for the first time.
Head coach Eddie Jones says England's leaders silenced their critics and then revealed captain Owen Farrell was under instructions not to engage with referee Andrew Brace against France.


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Sergio Aguero is set to join Joan Laporta's Barcelona revolution this summer, according to reports, with a deal understood to be 'very close'.
Arsenal have asked to be 'kept informed' of Yves Bissouma's situation at Brighton, according to reports.
Arsene Wenger has joked that Harry Kane made the 'wrong decision' joining Tottenham after his brief stint at Arsenal as a kid.
Premier League aces are to be enlisted to encourage Brits under 30 to get the Covid jab.
Brazil striker Gabriel 'Gabigol' Barbosa has been detained by police for flouting coronavirus restrictions at an illegal casino in Sao Paulo.
Fans will be able to watch the Betfred World Snooker Championship live next month after a government green light.
Tom Curry is racing to become the world's best No  7 - thanks to the help of Richie McCaw and George Smith.


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Ed Woodward has sold his Cheshire home and relocated to London, but sources insist he remains '100 per cent involved' at Manchester United.
Cardiff City academy manager James McCarthy has been suspended amid the club's fresh investigation into 'non-recent' bullying claims
Barcelona wonderkid Ilaix Moriba's father has revealed he cancelled his son's flight to Manchester ahead of a proposed move to Pep Guardiola's City side.
Manchester City want to get ahead of Real Madrid in the transfer race to sign Sporting Lisbon wonderkid Nuno Mendes, according to reports.
Leeds United have reportedly set their sights on Liverpool starlet Yasser Larouci as Marcelo Biesla prepares to reinforce his options at left-back this summer transfer window.
Joan Laporta is reportedly facing a crisis at Barcelona just one week after being elected as the club's president, with news that his financial vice-president Jaume Giro has resigned.
Japan is considering limiting spectators for the delayed Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics to 50 per cent of venue capacity due to risks posed by the spread of Covid-19, the Sankei newspaper reported on Sunday.


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Thomas Tuchel has backed Chelsea's misfiring forwards, claiming he has no plans to buy another striker this summer.
Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly prepared to offload four players this summer as he seeks to boost the coffers available at the club for transfers.
Barcelona are reportedly keen to push Philippe Coutinho out of the exit door this summer as a matter of urgency in order to clear debt they still owe to Liverpool for his transfer.
Liverpool's Nat Phillips admits he was "jealous" watching his teammates win the Premier League last season, but he is hoping to be involved in future successes.
Leeds have savaged UEFA's plan to expand the Champions League to 36 teams, claiming most top-flight clubs are opposed to the idea.
Angel Di Maria was taken off while Paris Saint-Germain were in the middle of a game with his family the victims of a violent robbery, according to reports in France.


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Roy Keane, the former Manchester United captain, is reported to have expressed an interest in the vacant Celtic job as the club continues its search for a permanent successor to Neil Lennon who resigned last month.
Rangers supporters are to be billed for damage caused by the crowd who flouted lockdown restrictions and gathered in Glasgow city centre.
Aaron Ramsey is a significant injury doubt to play for Wales in their 2022 World Cup group E qualifying matches against Belgium and the Czech Republic starting a week on Wednesday.
Sir Alex Ferguson and the League Managers' Association will today join forces with the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to support the city's "Shining a Light on Suicide" campaign, encouraging people to talk about a taboo subject.
There will be no International Cricket Council sanctions for India's governing body after the pitch ratings for their recent Test series with England found that none were below average.


daily express
Christian Pulisic has decided to ignore links to Manchester United and Liverpool as he wants to fight for his place at Chelsea.
Arsenal have held talks with the entourage of Eintracht Frankfurt centre-back Evan N'Dicka over a summer move and Brighton's Yves Bissouma has also been the subject of several lines of enquiry from the Gunners.
Arsenal have reportedly made a decision not to send Gabriel Martinelli out on loan this summer.


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Alfredo Morelos has revealed he had a heart-to-heart meeting with Steven Gerrard after his hopes of a big-money move died.
The family of rail tycoon Alan McLeish has pumped over £1m into Rangers.
Derek McInnes has emerged as a shock contender for the vacant Sheffield United job.


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Scotland are set to play hardball with the Austrian FA over a plan to pull the plug on this month's Hampden World Cup showdown.
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
16th March 2021


daily telegraph
Fans of the big clubs outside London, including Manchester United and Manchester City, face potential shutout for the FA Cup final as a 20,000-strong crowd pilot could be predominantly restricted to local spectators.
The report into whether English football's child sexual abuse scandal was covered up has found no evidence of an institutional conspiracy or paedophile ring in the game.
For a second year in a row, 292 teams across a total of 30 women's leagues in England have had their seasons curtailed because of the pandemic.
England are considering the biggest reform of central contracts since they were introduced in 2000 with new deals in place as early as the end of the summer.


the sun
Chelsea have reportedly joined the race for Rennes wonderkid Eduardo Camavinga.
Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez has been called up by Spain - dealing a blow to Chelsea outcast Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Manchester United could save nearly £1m per week by ditching five of their stars, including David de Gea and Edinson Cavani.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be stripped of the captaincy after being dropped by hard-line Mikel Arteta.
Matteo Guendouzi has vowed to fight for his Arsenal career once his Hertha Berlin loan spell comes to an end.
Barcelona are reportedly set to reward Ousmane Dembele with a new contract after seeing the attacker finally find some form.
Manchester United are reportedly the clear favourites to snare Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic for £30m.


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Arsenal will explore the option of keeping Martin Odegaard at the Emirates Stadium next season.
Southampton striker Che Adams is contemplating an international career with Scotland despite previously playing for England.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was angered by Mikel Arteta's decision to axe him from the team to face Tottenham because of his late arrival - but influential squad members support the Arsenal manager's shock call.
Chelsea risk allowing key defender Antonio Rudiger to enter the final year of his contract amid growing uncertainty over his future.
Paris Saint-Germain's squad are to receive 24-hour security at the expense of the club in wake of burglaries on the homes of Angel Di Maria and Marquinhos.
Newcastle winger Allan Saint-Maximin has made a surprise visit to Monaco as he recovers from a groin injury.
Yunus Musah has committed his international future to the USA in what is a major blow for England.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as the most likely location to host the highly anticipated undisputed showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury.
Cricket chiefs are unhappy with the Government after the sport was denied pilot events to test the return of large audiences this summer, an omission which will mean England's Test series against New Zealand will likely take place in front of meagre crowds.


the times
Jude Bellingham and Reece James are in line for a call-up to Gareth Southgate's senior England set up, according to Aidy Boothroyd.
England are hoping that Jordan Pickford will declare himself available for their World Cup qualifiers but have placed the West Bromwich Albion goalkeeper Sam Johnstone on standby.
A frustrated Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang left the Emirates Stadium without doing a warm-down with the other unused substitutes after the north London derby on Sunday.


daily mirror
Manchester United have reportedly made Erling Haaland their No 1 transfer target with new football director John Murtough seemingly already hard at work.
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane admits he's at a loss to explain the nature of Eden Hazard's latest injury as the Belgian has been forced out of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Atalanta.


daily star
Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek wants to quit Old Trafford after less than one season with the English giants.
Former Arsenal ace Stephan Lichtsteiner has started a new career as a trainee watchmaker.


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On-form Che Adams has committed his international future to Scotland.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
17th March 2021


daily express
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich will reportedly make it his mission to beat Manchester United to the signing of Erling Haaland this summer.
Celtic have been backed to go back in for Ben Davies this summer just months after he joined Liverpool.
Manchester United are ready to focus on a new striker instead of a centre-back because of Edinson Cavani, according to reports.


daily star
Liverpool are looking at Sheffield United star Sander Berge as a direct replacement for Georginio Wijnaldum.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is 'close' to signing a new contract with Manchester United, though he will still be paid far less than what Jose Mourinho was.


the sun
Liverpool's £50m training ground is hated by players who wish they could quit 'Windy Harbour' for Melwood.
Leeds will plot an ambitious move to land Massimiliano Allegri if Marcelo Bielsa quits this summer.
Manchester United have opened talks with the agent of Fiorentina's Nikola Milenkovic over a £30m summer move.
Inter Miami owner David Beckham is reportedly eyeing a move for Real Madrid star Marcelo.
Arsenal have been warned that any deal for Eintracht Frankfurt star Evan N'Dicka will 'certainly not be cheap'.


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FIFA are set to release a report on their trials of game-changing limb-tracking technology which would instantly identify offsides, replacing VAR-drawn lines.
Leeds United are maintaining an interest in Torino centre back Nicolas N'Koulou.
Arsene Wenger wants to see the football season run from March until November - and wants major tournaments to take place every two years.
Crystal Palace prospect Jesurun Rak-Sakyi looks set to sign for either Borussia Monchengladbach or Schalke after turning down the offer of a professional contract.
Manchester United reportedly believe Sporting Lisbon wideman Pedro Goncalves can be a cheaper alternative to Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho in their search for a right-sided attacking player.


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Manchester United have received a boost in the race for Jules Kounde - with Sevilla lowering their asking price to around £50m.
Former Spurs star Christian Eriksen admits he has dealt with the "hardest season of his career" at Inter Milan.
Jesse Lingard is back on the England manager Gareth Southgate's radar after his impressive return to form with West Ham.


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Scotland boss Steve Clarke left the door open to a shock move to Celtic this summer by refusing to rule himself out of the running for the vacancy.
Celtic keeper Vasilis Barkas has been left out of the Greece squad for upcoming World Cup qualifiers with Spain and Georgia.
Rangers loanee Josh McPake is attracting interest from the English Championship.


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Nicola Sturgeon has provided hope to the Tartan Army that they will be able to get inside Hampden to cheer on Scotland for the Euros - as well as the Scottish Cup final.


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Borussia Dortmund do not want Jude Bellingham to be selected by England amid concerns he would have to quarantine upon his return to Germany and miss crucial games in the Champions League.
A pitch expert from Wales has been drafted in to try to improve the surface in Albania's national stadium before their World Cup qualifier against England on March 28.
The Great Britain athletics team has been hit by nine positive Covid-19 tests, a week after being forced to isolate on their return from the European Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland because a staff member contracted the virus.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
18th March 2021


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Sergio Aguero is on Chelsea's watchlist while Barcelona have already made contact with the Manchester City striker over a free transfer.
Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and the rest of Europe's elite are battling to land £63m Sporting Lisbon youngster Nuno Mendes.
Manchester City have announced plans to reduce the capacity of the Etihad Stadium by around 1,100 seats in order to fit new electronic advertising hoardings.
Fans are expected to be allowed to attend the final of the UEFA Champions League due to be held in Istanbul in May, according to reports.
The PFA's move to appoint Maheta Molango as their next chief executive is under scrutiny amid major concerns about the recruitment process.
Premier League players can eat together at their training grounds again after strict coronavirus curbs banning the use of canteens were lifted.
Sport England are calling on grassroots organisations to give both sexes equal opportunities to play competitive sport when it returns later this month.


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Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly keen on a reunion with Serge Aurier at Paris Saint-Germain.
Ajax legend Ronald de Boer claims Donny van de Beek is 'not happy' at Manchester United but denies the player wants a transfer.
Diego Maradona has been cleared of dodging £34m in tax - four months after he died.


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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named Robert Lewandowski as the best player he has ever coached.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish has given his club a boost by returning to training and hopes to keep his spot in the England squad for the upcoming internationals.
Manchester United's embarrassing mix-up which cost them dearly in the race to sign Erling Haaland was down to a John Murtough blunder.
Dennis Bergkamp is desperate to return to football coaching - and has suggested he would jump at the chance of returning to former club Arsenal.
Phil Neville has reportedly agreed verbal terms to bring former England and Arsenal defender Kieran Gibbs to Inter Miami.
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly tasked his agents to begin working on a deal to take him back to Real Madrid this summer.


daily express
Liverpool and Everton are reportedly among a number of clubs interested in signing Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic.
Leeds captain Luke Ayling is reportedly under consideration for an England call-up, as Gareth Southgate looks to reward the right-back for his club form.
Barcelona will only sign Sergio Aguero this summer if Lionel Messi decides to leave the club, according to reports.


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UEFA's plans to ensure every game at the delayed Euro 2020 finals is held in front of supporters have provoked a backlash from the German government.
Sergio Aguero is open to joining another Premier League club if Manchester City do not renew his contract. His deal runs out this summer and City have not offered him an extension.


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RB Salzburg boss Jesse Marsch has thrown his name into the hat for the Celtic job - admitting it would be an honour to boss the Hoops.
Slavia boss Jindrich Trpisovsky has branded Allan McGregor a genius and claimed the Rangers 'keeper's save in Prague was better than Gordon Banks' stop from Pele.


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Brighton want to give Celtic youngster Vincent Angelini the chance to win a move to the English Premier League.
Crocked Celtic defender Christopher Jullien has refused to rule out a move away from the Premiership side.
Assistant coach Sergio Porrini is hoping these World Cup qualifiers will finally see Albania cap Flo Kamberi.
 

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Friday's Newspapers:
19th March 2021


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Manchester City are emerging as favourites to sign Aston Villa and England midfielder Jack Grealish this summer.
Solicitors acting for Football Index 'traders', who have lost money on the beleaguered gambling site, have been inundated with requests for help from 5,700 users in just two days.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he did not expect to be handed the Manchester United reins full time.
Michael Keane's agent described Gareth Southgate's decision to leave the Everton defender out of his latest England squad as 'crazy'.
Matt Ritchie refused to be put up for interview by Newcastle United after his training-ground bust-up with Steve Bruce.
Juventus have been left alarmed by Wales' decision to call up Aaron Ramsey for their World Cup qualifiers even though he missed the Italian champions' last match through injury.
England failed with a last-ditch bid to convince Robert Sanchez to turn his back on Spain.
The world players' union has come under fire for refusing to back limits on heading in training.
Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin will spend the final countdown to their heavyweight rematch in the cosy confines of a stunning five-star super yacht.


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Crewe Alexandra sparked fury from child sexual abuse survivors on Thursday night after issuing a "mealy-mouthed" apology for their part in football's worst scandal.
England's Elliot Daly is to start at centre against Ireland - and his future could be in midfield.


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A support group representing the survivors of sexual abuse in football has written to the Cabinet Office demanding that Dario Gradi have his MBE taken away.
England may play out their summer Tests on home turf since their plans to tour the United States and Canada are in jeopardy because of Covid-19.


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Inter Milan have been forced into lockdown after a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
Chelsea have 'promised' to break the bank for £130m man Erling Haaland if Thomas Tuchel qualifies for the Champions League, reports say.
Chelsea and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba after missing out on the Barcelona wonderkid in 2019, reports say.
Tammy Abraham is to return to Chelsea training on Friday but the striker has still not shaken off a lingering ankle issue.


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Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that he plans to take a one year break when he eventually leaves Liverpool.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists he has nothing left to resolve with Mikel Arteta and he is keen to draw a line under his recent rap on the knuckles.
Marcelo Bielsa claims he is happy with his strikeforce and has played down Leeds' need to buy a forward this summer.
Boca Juniors are laying the groundwork to facilitate their summer swoop for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports in Argentina.
Eden Hazard has been warned a third operation on his ankle could spell the end for his career as a footballer.


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KV Oostende have opened talks with recalled Scotland star Jack Hendry over a permanent summer switch.
Next season's Premiership champions look certain to go straight into the group stages of the Champions League despite Rangers' elimination from Europe.
Steve Clarke has held a heart-to-heart with Lawrence Shankland and assured him the door is still open for him to make his Euro 2020-bound Scotland squad.
Sir Alex Ferguson has thrown his weight behind Derek McInnes in his bid to bounce back in the game by offering to give the axed Aberdeen boss a reference.


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Jose Mourinho made a beeline for the Dinamo Zagreb dressing room minutes after Spurs were left humiliated and ensured he shook the hands and congratulated the underdogs for their remarkable Europa League comeback.


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Birmingham City have expressed "great disappointment" that Tottenham have been awarded the win and three points after the Midlands club pulled out of their Women's Super League meeting scheduled for January 10.
 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
20th March 2021



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Jose Mourinho is fighting an uphill battle to keep his Tottenham Hotspur job past this season and not even success in the final of next month's Carabao Cup final will guarantee his safety.
Mourinho refused to talk to his Spurs team after their woeful Europa League exit.
Manchester United have yet to table a formal contract offer to Paul Pogba despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitting there have been "discussions and talks" over a new deal for the France midfielder.
Tammy Abraham has suffered an injury scare in training and will be assessed ahead of making a comeback this weekend as he bids to make the European Championships with England.
An Indonesian-led consortium is in advanced takeover talks to buy Oxford United.
Roman Abramovich has defended his record for firing managers and reaffirmed his commitment to the club in a rare interview from the Chelsea owner.


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Paris Saint-Germain are preparing to offer star striker Kylian Mbappe a whopping £25m annual salary in a desperate attempt to keep him at the club, according to reports in France.
Everton goalkeeper Robin Olsen is unlikely to extend his loan spell from Roma into next season following the terrifying machete attack at his home in Greater Manchester this month.
Dario Gradi is set to be stripped of his place in the Hall of Fame at the National Football Museum in Manchester after the former Crewe manager's conduct was criticised in the FA's independent review into child sex abuse.
Crystal Palace are attracting fresh interest from potential investors, having secured their Premier League status for a ninth successive year.
Former Manchester United managing director Mike Farnan is looking to buy an EFL club with his global sports agency Redstrike.
The PFA's appointment of Maheta Molango as chief executive is being challenged in the latest extraordinary outbreak of infighting at the players' union.


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Thomas Tuchel has revealed he had clear-the-air talks with Tammy Abraham to convince him to never stop fighting.
Jose Mourinho would cost Tottenham £25m to sack him and pay up the remaining two years of his contract.
Pep Guardiola hailed Erling Haaland as the Champions League draw put Manchester City up against the striker he wants to sign this summer.
David Moyes is excited at the thought of making plans for a West Ham campaign in the Champions League.


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A fraudster who splurged more than £175,000 on a bank card belonging to Manchester City star Riyad Mahrez has been jailed for eight years and three months.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is pushing to get Paul Pogba signed up on a new contract and keep him at Old Trafford.
Eric Bailly plans to snub his new Manchester United contract offer after being left out of the Europa League win over AC Milan.
Chelsea are reportedly in talks with Thiago Silva to extend his £110k-a-week contract.
Timo Werner is reportedly set to refuse a potential swap deal involving Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland.


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Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly viewed behind the scenes at Spurs as the ideal replacement for Jose Mourinho, should the Portuguese be dismissed of his duties.
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, crown prince of the state of Johor in Malaysia, has announced his intention to purchase a minority stake in Manchester United.
Manchester United are not prepared to pay more than £43m for Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez, according to reports.
Edinson Cavani has reportedly reached a verbal agreement with Boca Juniors over a summer transfer as he sets his sights on an early exit from Old Trafford.
Inter Milan star Christian Eriksen has distanced himself from any speculation he could return to Tottenham in the near future by describing how happy he is at the Nerazzurri.
Antonio Rudiger has reportedly told Chelsea to shelve plans to discuss a contract extension until after the European Championships.


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Aberdeen are keen to land Scotland star Declan Gallagher - even though they still have to appoint a new manager.
Graham Alexander has urged Motherwell goalkeeper Liam Kelly not to give up on his European Championships dream despite the disappointment of missing out on the latest Scotland squad.
Ofir Marciano is desperate to secure a final farewell at Hampden to thank supporters properly at the end of his five-year love affair with Hibs.
 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
21st March 2021



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Manchester United are eyeing a £50m-plus summer move for Wolves star Pedro Neto.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that Manchester United are talking to Edinson Cavani about a new deal.
Inter Milan have joined the clubs keeping tabs on striker Sergio Aguero's Manchester City future.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces a £17m tax hit if he re-joins Real Madrid - unless on just a one-year contract.
Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford faces six weeks out in a Euros scare for England.
Police are carrying out Covid spot-checks on the Premier League's Euro stars to ensure they self-isolate.
Arsenal target Orkun Kokcu of Feyenoord has reportedly caught the eye of Leicester and Leeds after having his transfer fee cut to £10m.
Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez is reportedly open to offers from other clubs as speculation continues about his future, with Leeds and Everton interested.
Sheffield United want to tempt Slavisa Jokanovic back to England to lead them back to the Premier League at the first try.
Chris Wilder wants to get back quickly into management - but it will cut his Sheffield United pay-off when he does.


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Chris Wilder will be offered the West Brom job if current boss Sam Allardyce leaves in the summer.
Liverpool have been left 'horrified' by Virgil van Dijk's plan to return from injury and represent the Netherlands at the European Championships in the summer.


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Georginio Wijnaldum has chosen to leave Liverpool at the end of the season to join Barcelona.
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough admits his players will be hurting when the Euro finals take place in the summer.


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Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has told the club he is not interested in opening talks over a new contract until after Euro 2020, according to reports.
Eric Bailly is reportedly set to turn down a contract extension at Manchester United after being left feeling 'furious and disrespected' by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after being left out of the team to play AC Milan.
Manchester United's new shirt sponsor TeamViewer suffered a share slump on Friday as concerns over the cost of the sponsorship deal mounted.
Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish is unlikely to add to Jose Mourinho's problems on Sunday with the midfielder set to delay his return from injury until after the international break.
Matteo Guendouzi has no future at Hertha Berlin and will be sent back to Arsenal once his loan move finishes this summer, with the German club fuming over his 'stubbornness' and 'failure to take advice', according to reports in Germany.
Rangers players will consider whether to stop taking the knee prior to Sunday's Old Firm derby with Celtic as they await action against the racist abuse suffered by Glen Kamara and Kemar Roofe.


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Barcelona president Joan Laporta has reportedly made it his personal mission to sign Erling Haaland this summer.
Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, crown prince of the state of Johor in Malaysia, has announced his intention to purchase a minority stake in Manchester United.
Reports in Spain claim that Liverpool are in advanced negotiations with Argentine free-agent Ezequiel Garay over a shock move to Anfield.
The world's most expensive goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga is being lined up for a shock return to Athletic Bilbao.


sunday mirror
Manchester United are preparing for contract talks with defender Luke Shaw.
Tottenham and Arsenal have been approached to see if they have any interest in signing winger Lucas Vasquez from Real Madrid.
Christian Pulisic would be 'ideal' for Liverpool if he ends his time at Chelsea, according to former Reds keeper Brad Friedel.
Liverpool favourite Dirk Kuyt has outlined his dream to sit alongside Steven Gerrard as assistant manager in the Anfield dug-out.
Mikel Arteta wants Gareth Southgate to use Bukayo Saka sparingly - if at all - with England during this international break after his recent hamstring troubles.


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Celtic loanee Olivier Ntcham's Marseille spell has went from bad to worse as he was substituted at the break for the third time in as many games.
 

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Monday's Newspapers:
22nd March 2021



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Manchester United are ready to listen to offers for Anthony Martial this summer, according to reports.
Arsenal could finally land Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona - because of a £20m clause in the former Liverpool midfielder's contract.
Tottenham have reportedly put Steven Gerrard on their list of potential replacements for Jose Mourinho, however, Daniel Levy is concerned over his lack of experience.
Manchester United could abandon their search for a new centre-back as a result of Victor Lindelof's improved recent showings, according to reports.


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Sheffield United reportedly want Slavisa Jokanovic to lead the club back to Premier League next season.
Crystal Palace are reportedly eyeing a deal for Juventus defender Radu Dragusin whose contract at the Serie A champions' expires in the summer.
Roma are becoming concerned with Chris Smalling's fitness after the defender missed his 20th match of the season in the 2-0 defeat to Napoli on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer remains hopeful that Edinson Cavani will stay at Manchester United next season, despite doubts over his future at the club.


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Egypt have named Mohamed Salah for the Olympics but say he won't play and miss the start of the next Premier League season unless Liverpool agree.
Newcastle are scouting Accrington Stanley's young keeper Toby Savin as they look for bright up-and-coming talent.
Tammy Abraham has suffered a fresh blow in his battle to be part of Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea revolution.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Edouard Mendy will miss Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers because he needs a tooth operation.
Juventus insist "best player in the world" Cristiano Ronaldo is staying put - despite another shock defeat rocking the fading Serie A champs.
Manchester United are eyeing a £50m-plus summer move for Wolves star Pedro Neto.


daily mirror
Mikel Arteta has hailed Martin Odegaard as a leader in his squad after the attacking midfielder helped kick-start Arsenal's recovery at West Ham.
Marcus Rashford will report for England duty despite his latest injury setback.


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Eddie Jones is facing crunch talks with RFU chief executive, Bill Sweeney, as part of a review into England's poor Six Nations campaign.


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Rangers ace Alfredo Morelos has been targeted with vile racist abuse by a Celtic fan online following the Old Firm clash.
Alex Neil has had his odds slashed on becoming Aberdeen's next manager following his exit from Preston North End.


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Both members of the management duo in charge of the Norwegian national side insist Celtic star Kristoffer Ajer must make a move away from the club.
Steven Gerrard admits he's never been so proud of Scottish football after two great rivals united and stood up to racism.


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Gianni Infantino, the president of Fifa, has been exhorted by Amnesty International to "take urgent and concrete action" to protect migrant labourers working on 2022 World Cup projects in Qatar.
The Rugby Football Union will decide whether to trigger a break clause in Eddie Jones's contract when it launches a review into England's dismal Six Nations campaign.
 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
23rd March 2021



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Mikel Arteta has revealed that he is open to the possibility of managing former club Paris Saint-Germain at some point.
Manchester City have employed several rocket scientists as they seek to gain an advantage on their rivals.
The FA has received assurances from FIFA that England's players will not be sanctioned if they take a knee ahead of this week's World Cup Qualifiers.
Steve Bruce has scheduled six days off from nine for his Newcastle squad despite the club being in crisis following the team's surrender at Brighton on Saturday.
Marcus Rashford and Erling Haaland have been valued as the most expensive footballers on the planet in a new study published by the CIES Football Observatory.
Erling Haaland says he's still some way off reaching the levels of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo and described the superstars as 'the best players in history'.
Porto legend Paulo Futre was left furious after hearing reports that Chelsea players celebrated after being drawn against the Portuguese side in the Champions League.
Danny Cipriani has joined Bath, with the club set to confirm the signing on Tuesday.
Lions contingency plans are on a knife-edge this week as there has been leadership upheaval at a critical juncture and the RFU are supporting moves to resurrect a tour of South Africa.


the sun
Everton have joined Manchester United in the race to sign Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to reports.
Jadon Sancho has reportedly flown to Dubai ahead of Borussia Dortmund's Champions League clash with Manchester City to speed up his recovery from a muscle injury.
Newcastle goalkeeper Karl Darlow could be set to declare for the Wales national team after being snubbed by England.
Everton could be offered a player-plus cash by Juventus for their striker Moise Kean.
Tottenham have lined up England trio Dean Henderson, Nick Pope and Sam Johnstone as potential transfers to replace Hugo Lloris.
Gareth Southgate is receiving specialist help from a leading sports psychologist.
Premier League footballer Yves Bissouma could lose his driving licence after allegedly speeding five times on the same stretch of road.
Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly ready to rival Barcelona for Memphis Depay.
Manchester City have reportedly joined the race to sign Swedish full-back Gabriel Gudmundsson.


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Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey could be set to join Liverpool in the summer transfer window, according to reports.
Thiago Silva is set to extend his deal at Chelsea for another year.
Barcelona have denied they have reached an agreement with Liverpool star Georginio Wijnaldum over a free transfer this summer, reports suggest.
Erling Haaland's wage demands have emerged, with Manchester United's new football director John Murtough believing the striker is the perfect long-term replacement for Romelu Lukaku.


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Steven Gerrard insists he will "always be there" for Trent Alexander-Arnold after the Liverpool star was left out of the latest England squad.
David Beckham insists playing and living in Miami is a draw for players as his MLS outfit continue to be linked with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.


daily telegraph
Rory McIlroy is to begin working officially with swing coach Pete Cowen.
Several players will admit they had a "bloody miserable" experience on England duty in the review that will determine Eddie Jones' future as head coach.


daily record
Scott Brown is on the verge of agreeing a deal to move to Aberdeen this week where he will become Stephen Glass' No 2.
John Kennedy insists Albian Ajeti is still part of his Parkhead plans despite the striker getting bombed out of the Celtic squad at the weekend.
Highly-rated Thomas Robert is facing a waiting game over a potential move to Celtic amid the behind-the-scenes Parkhead rebuild.


the times
A number of leading black footballers have put themselves forward for the new players' board at the Professional Footballers' Association in a push for greater diversity in the organisation.
Arsenal believe that Martin Odegaard could be open to staying with the club beyond the end of this season.
Uefa is set to hold ballots to decide which fans will miss out on attending Euro 2020 matches this summer after accepting that stadiums are likely to be half-full at most.
Exeter Chiefs say they would reject an approach from the RFU for the director of rugby Rob Baxter as Eddie Jones' future as England head coach comes under increased scrutiny.


daily star
Belgian footballer Tuur Dierckx has been sent to prison for hosting a lockdown party with four other players, according to reports.


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Aberdeen are closing in on Stephen Glass as their new manager.


the guardian
Ben Chilwell has said he is looking forward to meeting up with the England squad this week and to battling it out with Luke Shaw over who becomes the first-choice left-sided defender at the summer's European Championship.
 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
24th March 2021


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Real Madrid have reportedly lined up Harry Kane as their major transfer target this summer.
Arsenal are reportedly looking at activating Real Betis midfielder Guido Rodriguez's £68m release clause.
Manchester City are reportedly in talks over a £21.5m move for Brazilian wonderkid Kayky.
Juventus are considering selling Cristiano Ronaldo for a fee of £21.5m.
David Beckham insists his old Manchester United team-mate Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is doing an "incredible job" as boss - and has the strength to withstand any criticism.
David McGoldrick has revealed the Sheffield United players found out about Chris Wilder's sacking on Twitter.


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Manchester City believe the strongest competition in the £100m race for Erling Haaland this summer will come from Real Madrid.
Nice are ready to offer Hugo Lloris a way out of Tottenham this summer with a return to the club where he started his career.
Burnley and Newcastle United are keeping a close eye on Kyle Bartley's situation at West Bromwich Albion.


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Manchester United could sign Hugo Lloris this summer - while Spurs are weighing up Lille's Mike Maignan as a replacement, reports claim.
Manchester City are taking the major step of installing more than 5,000 rail seats at the Etihad Stadium this summer.
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos appears increasingly likely to end his 16-year spell at the club and leave on a free transfer at the end of the season.
Arsenal chiefs believe loan star Martin Odegaard could be willing to extend his time at the Emirates beyond this season.
Southampton's Jannik Vestergaard is staying cool over transfer links to Tottenham but admitted it is 'nice to have a pat on the back from big clubs'.
Leeds fans have reacted furiously to reports that Ezgjan Alioski has agreed to move to Galatasaray.
The PFA have asked an independent lawyer, Peter Crowther of Winston & Strawn, to examine complaints they have received following their recommendation of Maheta Molango as the union's new chief executive.


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Serie A giants Inter Milan are reportedly eyeing a surprise move for Liverpool striker Divock Origi this summer.
David Alaba has reportedly ruled out a switch to the Premier League at the end of the season and has instead set his sights on either Real Madrid or Barcelona.
Virgil van Dijk is unlikely to return to action before the end of the season, according to his Netherlands manager Frank de Boer.
Former Liverpool ace Luis Suarez believes the Reds would be better off signing Erling Haaland than Kylian Mbappe.
Barcelona are desparate to offload Philippe Coutinho before he reaches the landmark of 100 appearances for the club in order to avoid paying another instalment to Liverpool, according to reports in Spain.
Atletico Madrid suffered a scare during training on Tuesday after their forward Moussa Dembele fainted and appeared to lose consciousness.


daily express
Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka is being monitored by Arsenal, Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City.
Scott Brown reportedly reached a verbal agreement to join Aberdeen's new management team as a player-coach after turning in a man of the match display in the Old Firm.


scottish sun
Rangers star Glen Kamara has revealed he is in discussions with Ibrox bosses over a new contract.
The SFA has launched an investigation into claims Raith veteran Iain Davidson allegedly made discriminatory comments towards an Inverness player.
Stephen Glass has vowed to roll back the years and make Aberdeen a force in Glasgow once again.


daily record
Former striker John Hartson believes Steve Clarke should be a top contender to take over at Celtic - but may now prefer international management.
Austria's Daniel Bachmann reckons Allan McGregor's Europa League wonder save for Rangers proved that Scotland is home to a selection of the world's most vintage goalkeepers.
 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
25th March 2021


the sun
Nicky Butt could join Wayne Rooney at Derby after quitting as Manchester United's head of first-team development.
Premier League and Championship clubs have been blasted for claiming £13m of Government cash in just four months to furlough staff.
Chelsea have suffered another injury blow after Italy manager Roberto Mancini confirmed Jorginho is out with a knee problem.
Manchester City defender Eric Garcia has shared his excitement at the prospect of playing alongside Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi.
Liverpool star Adrian is reportedly keen on a return to Real Betis at the end of the season.
Jerry Yates is attracting interest from Nottingham Forest, Blackburn and Bristol City ahead of a summer swoop.


the times
The government has ruled out any Premier League clubs being involved in test events in April to avoid giving any team an advantage as the season nears its critical period.


daily mail
Liverpool and Manchester City will spearhead the landmark new study into how footballers' brains are affected by heading as the sport battles to tackle its dementia crisis.
The Carabao Cup final between Manchester City and Tottenham next month is set to be used as a test event for the return of fans and a tribute to the NHS following talks between the EFL and the Government.
Premier League clubs are being hit with a £5,000 fine every time a player swaps shirts after a game, with one side already penalised twice.
Tottenham are looking for a cheaper alternative to Nick Pope with Burnley wanting in excess of £30m for England goalkeeper - Wolfsburg's Koen Casteels and Lille's Mike Maignan are both options to replace PSG target Hugo Lloris.
Gareth Southgate has told Harry Kane he will not risk his fitness despite the captain's desire to play a full part in England's World Cup Qualifiers.
A sensational Anfield return for Luis Suarez could reportedly be on the cards if Mo Salah leaves this summer.


daily mirror
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he's rarely resorted to explosive anger in the dressing room during his Liverpool side's recent dismal run that threatens their season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly been bombarding Erling Haaland with calls in a bid to convince him to join Manchester United.
Arsenal are keen to make Martin Odegaard's loan move permanent and Real Madrid's financial problems mean they could be open to a sale, especially with Gareth Bale set to see out the final year of his bumper deal.
Eddie Nketiah has vowed to unleash his "frustration" at being frozen out of the Arsenal first team - and told boss Mikel Arteta he's good enough to be in the Gunners team.
Jack Grealish is at the centre of a major sponsorship battle as four major boot manufacturers compete for his signature.
Aidy Boothroyd is convinced England's young stars can make an impact on the Euros - because they fold up their dirty kit nicely after games.


daily telegraph
The England & Wales Cricket Board is ready to offer IPL franchises a stake in Hundred teams and the Indian board a slice of Asian television rights in a bid to attract superstars such as Virat Kohli to play in the competition.
The British and Irish Lions first Test match against the Springboks could yet be played in front of a crowd of up to 47,000 if the South African Government accedes to a request by the country's leading sports to allow 50 per cent spectator entry for major events.
Bath are expected to announce the signing of fly-half Danny Cipriani later this week.


the guardian
Mason Mount has said England have become more tactically flexible and the Chelsea midfielder believes he is capable of playing in a deeper role for Gareth Southgate's side.
Formula One has been urged to carry out an independent inquiry into allegations of human rights abuses associated with the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Eddie Jones has identified Marcus Smith and Joe Simmonds among a number of potential England debutants this summer, with the head coach set to cast his eye over a dozen prospects in the coming weeks as the Rugby Football Union mulls over his future.


daily express
Chelsea have been linked with a move for AC Milan goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is out of contract with the Serie A club in the summer.
Villarreal defender Pau Torres is open to making a summer move to the Premier League, according to reports.
Real Madrid are adamant they don't want Gareth Bale back at the club, according to reports.


daily star
Manchester City misfit Eric Garcia turned down interest from Arsenal and Chelsea before agreeing to re-join Barcelona.
Barcelona are ready to sell Philippe Coutinho for a mere £35m in the summer transfer window - just three-and-a-half years since forking out £120m to sign him from Liverpool.
Tottenham will hold talks over Erik Lamela's future this summer with Bologna among several clubs weighing up a move.
Antonio Conte could reportedly quit Inter Milan this summer with Manchester United and Tottenham a potential future destination.


scottish sun
Rafa Benitez has ruled himself out of contention for the Celtic job.
Aberdeen have offered Scott Brown a two-year player-coach deal.
Czech boss Jaroslav Silhavy insists he won't hesitate to pick race row Slavia Prague star Ondrej Kudela for the Euro 2020 showdown with Scotland.
Steven Pressley has lifted the lid on his scouting trips to check up on Scotland new boy Che Adams - and how he advised Southampton not to sign him.


daily record
Florian Kamberi is longing to end a 16-month wait for his Albania debut on Thursday - and cue a crack at England as a result.
Former Hearts star Steven Pressley admits former team-mate Robbie Neilson has lost the "credit in the bank" as Tynecastle boss.
 
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