What The Sports Pages Say

Sunday's Newspapers:
14th February 2021


the sun on sunday
Manchester United face a fight to sign Jules Kounde - with Barcelona and Real Madrid joining the hunt for the Sevilla star.
Marco Silva is the shock name on the list of targets to be Bournemouth's new boss.
Frank Lampard would need to be offered a job too good to turn down to tempt him back into management and give up the £1.8m in wages due from Chelsea.
Chelsea will prioritise a centre-back and a striker this summer with Erling Haaland top of their list, according to reports.
Arsenal are refusing to give up hope on Florian Balogun signing a new deal.
Millwall blasted Reading for disrespecting them by providing a 'broom cupboard' to get ready in.


mail on sunday
Arsene Wenger revealed that he offered Jamie Vardy 'a lot of money' to join Arsenal from Leicester back in 2016.
Zinedine Zidane has revealed Eden Hazard could return from injury in time to feature in Real Madrid's Champions League clash with Atalanta.
Former Bournemouth head of recruitment David Webb is emerging as an option in Celtic's search for a sporting director.
Twitter and Facebook have made it clear to leading Premier League clubs that they will never end the practice of allowing users to open anonymous accounts and that using forms of identification to verify accounts is not going to happen.


sunday mirror
Liverpool have made Torino centre-back Bremer their top summer transfer target.
Pablo Zabaleta believes Manchester City would be the perfect fit for Lionel Messi if the Argentine superstar quits Barcelona.
Ronald Koeman admits it is "not his problem" if Gerard Pique is banned following comments he made citing refereeing bias towards Real Madrid.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed Phil Jones will have a part to play for Manchester United during the run-in.


sunday express
Hakim Ziyech is reportedly keen to meet with Chelsea director Marina Granovskaia, with rumours beginning to surface about his immediate future at the club.


sunday telegraph
Birmingham City Women's players and staff are understood to be angry and frustrated after the club's board declined to pay a nominal fee of under £500 to move their local derby against Aston Villa to St George's Park to ensure it was played.


daily star sunday
Manchester City star Aymeric Laporte is wanted by Real Madrid.
Aston Villa's Tyrone Mings is on the radar of Manchester United as they hunt a top-class centre-half.
New football boss Wayne Rooney is getting a few tips from his old chief Sir Alex Ferguson - in the form of World War Two documentaries.


sunday mail
Neil Lennon has blasted back at 'out of order' St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin over his name-and-shame diving claims.
Motherwell chief Alan Burrows has pleaded with the SFA not to bin this year's Scottish Cup as it could give his club access to "life-changing money".


scottish sun
Celtic are eyeing up a fresh move for Burnley star Robbie Brady.

Monday's Newspapers:
15th February 2021



daily mail
Bayern Munich are stepping up their pursuit of Norwich City right-back Max Aarons.
Arsene Wenger believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane is not ready to return to Premier League action following his double ankle injury.
Ronald Koeman has again insisted Lionel Messi is 'excited and happy' at Barcelona despite the constant swirling rumours he will leave the club at the end of the season.
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Tammy Abraham has the 'spirit' and 'ambition' to carve out a long career at Chelsea.


the sun
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti has beefed up security after raiders stole a safe from his £2m home.
Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney has revealed he will go back to following Celtic across the country when he retires from football.
Steve Cooper will join the list of potential new Crystal Palace bosses after his fine work at Swansea.
Legendary full-back Roberto Carlos has revealed he came "very close" to joining Chelsea in 2007.
Former RB Leipzig boss Ralf Rangnick snubbed the chance to replace Frank Lampard on a temporary basis because he did not want to be a 'lame duck'.
West Ham have joined Tottenham in the race to sign Sampdoria hotshot Mikkel Damsgaard, according to reports.


daily mirror
Mohamed Salah has promised Liverpool will "fight like champions" as the team's limp title defence continued with defeat at Leicester on Saturday.
Arsenal did not need to sign Martin Odegaard, Nicolas Pepe or Willian, according to former Gunner Tony Adams.


the times
Amad Diallo was just one of a number of promising African footballers brought to Italy using fake identity documents by traffickers, Italian prosecutors have alleged.
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed there "would have been a chance" of him becoming Newcastle United manager had the club approached him in 2015.


daily star
The agent of Liverpool target Sven Botman has branded reports linking his client with a move to the Premier League "fake news".
Lee Grant is in line for a shock new contract at Manchester United - despite not making a Premier League appearance for the club.


the independent
David Luiz is set to be offered another extension at Arsenal, as Mikel Arteta greatly values his influence on a young team.


daily record
Rangers are the most improved team in Europe as they rose an unparalleled 247 places in the official UEFA rankings since Steven Gerrard's arrival in 2018.


scottish sun
Dave Cormack has scrapped a live question and answer session with angry Aberdeen fans.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
16th February 2021


daily mirror
Football fans could reportedly make their return to stadiums before the end of the season with the Carabao Cup and FA Cup finals being lined up as test events.
Man Utd are concerned Paul Pogba will be sidelined for a further two weeks longer than initially expected with his current thigh injury.


the guardian
Bayern Munich are close to ending uncertainty over Jamal Musiala's future by handing the England Under-21 international a new five-year deal.
Football authorities have been accused by Muslim grassroots football players of failing to take Islamophobia seriously despite placing a focus on the broader issue of racism in the game.
Sport is facing a "massive spread in the cancer of match-fixing" during the Covid-19 era, investigators have said, with fixers diversifying into new areas and targeting especially vulnerable teams, players and officials.


the times
Everton's plan to move to a new 52,888-capacity stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock has been recommended for approval when Liverpool City Council's planning committee meets next week.
Virat Kohli faces a one-match ban after the India captain remonstrated with the umpires when a close DRS lbw decision went against his side.
Wimbledon could replace line judges with Hawk-Eye Live this summer, says Tim Henman.


daily mail
Liverpool are ready to rival Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Dortmund for the signing of Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus.
Jose Mourinho's position is under increasing scrutiny after a dismal run - but Tottenham are wary of sacking him owing to the prohibitive cost.
Manchester City are in talks over a landmark study into football's relationship with heading that would see players trial a mouthguard to measure the impact on their brains.
Luis Suarez can reportedly leave Atletico Madrid on a free transfer this summer just a year after joining due to a clause in contract.
RB Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has admitted he 'could imagine' working in English football in the future.
A staggering number of supporters in the EFL are refusing to ask for season-ticket refunds - in a bid to help their clubs survive the pandemic.
Barcelona fans have set off fireworks in front of PSG's hotel to try and stop Mauricio Pochettino's side from sleeping ahead of their Champions League encounter.
Red Bull team principal Christian Horner believes Mercedes will target Max Verstappen as Lewis Hamilton's replacement.
Player power has forced rugby authorities into a hasty World Cup overhaul on welfare grounds - with the next tournament set to be extended by a week and squad sizes to increase.


the sun
Kylian Mbappe is likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer at the end of next season, according to reports.
Arsenal are investigating a possible breach of Covid regulations by captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti's empty safe has been recovered after raiders stole it from his £2m home.
Mesut Ozil has been lauded for his work-rate after his full Fenerbahce debut.
Chelsea made a profit of £36m in the 2019-20 season despite the coronavirus pandemic, the latest figures have shown.
Manchester United face serious competition from AC Milan for Lens defender Facundo Medina, according to reports.
Emile Heskey has taken up a coaching role with Leicester City's promotion-chasing women's side.


daily express
Chelsea and Liverpool are trying to get David Alaba to change his mind about joining Real Madrid.


scottish sun
Jim Goodwin has told football's 'Covidiots' they must toe the line or they will get the game stopped.
Juventus scout Matteo Tognozzi is in the mix to become Celtic's new sporting director, according to reports.


daily telegraph
UK Athletics has been rocked by accusations of sexual harassment, abuse and degrading comments in a new report detailing the lack of opportunities for female coaches in the sport.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
17th February 2021


the sun
Everton are reportedly set to make a fresh bid for Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot.
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Real Madrid star Federico Valverde as a possible replacement for Paul Pogba.
Roman Abramovich has pumped £2bn into Chelsea transfers alone since taking over in 2003.
Arsenal will launch major cost-cutting plans - despite just slashing their wage bill by almost £700,000 a week.
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has followed in the footsteps of ex-Toon boss Rafa Benitez by leaving Chinese side Dalian Pro.
Ravel Morrison has revealed he is in talks with Championship and La Liga clubs over his next move.
Steven Gerrard has admitted Fernando Torres "broke his heart" by leaving Liverpool to join Chelsea back in 2011.


the guardian
Jordan Pickford is set to return to Everton's starting line-up against Manchester City on Wednesday having missed the last four matches with a rib injury.


daily mirror
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he received a text message from the Liverpool owners apologising for the state of the team when he took the reins.
Arsene Wenger has questioned Jurgen Klopp's decision to stick with Alisson, saying he appears to be the type of player who carries mistakes with him from one game to the next.
Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho both messaged Kylian Mbappe after the PSG forward struck a scintillating hat-trick against Barcelona.
Kylian Mbappe insisted he is "happy" at PSG after his hat-trick against Barcelona - but warned it would be "stupid" to make a decision on his future after one match.


daily express
Manchester United are willing to pay £61m to sign Jules Kounde from Sevilla this summer, according to reports.
Manchester United are reportedly eyeing a move for PAOK Salonika youngster Christos Tzolis.


daily star
Liverpool's Takumi Minamino may be offered a La Liga escape route with Sevilla after his solid start at Southampton.
Liverpool hero Javier Mascherano believes his former club could be a danger in this season's Champions League.


daily telegraph
Eddie Jones has admitted Owen Farrell has been below par in the opening rounds of the Six Nations.


the times
Celtic manager Neil Lennon has given a clear indication that he may still be in charge next season after admitting he has held discussions over transfer activity this summer.


scottish sun
Former Celtic star Tommy Johnson has revealed he was overlooked for a recruitment role at Parkhead prior to the confirmation of Nicky Hammond as the Hoops' full-time head of football operations.


daily record
Former Celtic coach Damien Duff says he would have been "unhappy with himself" if he had remained part of Ireland's coaching set-up.

Thursday's Newspapers:
18th February 2021


daily mail
Potential buyers for Harry Kane will have to find a British record £150m to have any chance of prising the England captain from Tottenham.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is weighing up giving Amad Diallo his Manchester United debut in Turin on Thursday.
England's World Cup qualifier in Albania next month can go ahead after the FA secured an exemption from the Government's travel restrictions.
This season's Champions League final is set to be played out in front of thousands of fans.


the sun
Arsenal are plotting a summer fire sale with David Luiz, Alexandre Lacazette, Lucas Torreira and Matteo Guendouzi all on the chopping block.
Wayne Rooney has turned down the chance to sign Ravel Morrison for Derby after it was revealed that he pinched his boots while at Manchester United.
The League Cup will have to be sacrificed if the Premier League wins a battle to change the Champions League revamp.
Joey Barton is talking to Bristol Rovers about their boss position - a month after League One rivals Fleetwood Town sacked him.


daily telegraph
Fifteen professional footballers have been fined by their clubs after all attending a house party at the home of a Leicester City Women striker last weekend.
Carl Frampton's historic bid to become the first Irishman to hold world titles in three weight divisions has been delayed after the Belfast fighter suffered a hand injury in training for his WBO super-featherweight title fight against incumbent champion Jamel Herring.
Female football referees have identified online abuse as a significant problem in the grassroots game, where the environment has been described in new research as "toxic, abusive and male-dominated".
There is growing support for staging the British and Irish Lions series against South Africa in Australia following the latest projections that the matches could potentially be played Down Under in front of capacity crowds.


daily mirror
Thierry Henry is the front runner to become Bournemouth's new boss.
Neymar looks set to sign a new contract with Paris Saint-Germain that will tie him down until 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain have named their asking price of £174m for superstar forward Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in France.
Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has told Paris Saint-Germain they should focus on securing the long-term futures of Neymar and Kylian Mbappe rather than trying to sign Lionel Messi.


the times
The Premier League faces an uphill task to block Uefa's plans for an expanded Champions League after the powerful European Club Association (ECA) backed moves to allow two clubs to qualify based on historical performance and for European matches to be played in January.
Joanna Stimpson, the FA refereeing manager for the women's professional game, says the Women's Super League does not currently hold enough value to afford full-time match officials.


daily express
Antonio Rudiger is living up to his reputation as an 'agent' for Chelsea with the defender admitting he's in "contact" with David Alaba amid interest from the west London outfit in signing the Bayern Munich defender.


scottish sun
Glenn Loovens reckons Liam Shaw will prove to be a steal for Celtic.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists contract talks with Celtic target Robbie Brady are ongoing.

Friday's Newspapers:
19th February 2021


daily mirror
Thierry Henry could be confirmed as Bournemouth's new boss as early as next week.
Man Utd may have found their Jadon Sancho alternative in Amad Diallo.
Erling Haaland signed a Man Utd shirt, met with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and caused havoc with a flight before signing for Dortmund in 2019.
Nottingham Forest may give homegrown right-back Jordan Gabriel another chance next season amid doubts over Cyrus Christie's future.


the sun
Manchester City have slashed their offer to Lionel Messi by a staggering £170m.
Manchester United are hoping to beat neighbours Manchester City to the signing of Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.
Arsenal's Lucas Torreira is reportedly in advanced talks over a summer move to Fiorentina.
Chelsea have reportedly made contact with Borussia Monchengladbach winger Jonas Hofmann.
Wilfried Zaha has given the clearest hint yet that he wants to quit Crystal Palace this summer - to be able to show his kids the medals he has won.


daily mail
The Government looks set to reject Premier League clubs' plea for players to be exempt from hotel quarantine if they play March internationals in 'red list' countries.
Darren Drysdale will not referee his scheduled match this weekend following his altercation with Ipswich's Alan Judge on Tuesday.
Gareth Bale could start against West Ham after being subbed off during his impressive display against Wolfsberger in the Europa League.
Everton are reportedly set to demand £70m for Moise Kean this summer.
PSG's Kylian Mbappe is reportedly only interested in a move to two clubs this summer should he decide to leave: Real Madrid or Liverpool.
Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas is convinced that star striker and captain Memphis Depay will snub a move to Barcelona in favour of signing a new contract.


the times
UEFA is facing a battle over its Champions League expansion plans with the head of the European Leagues demanding extra automatic places are given to the champions of countries such as Scotland instead of safeguarding spots for the continent's elite clubs.
The government will consider granting one-off exemptions for Premier League players to travel for international matches next month even if the countries are on the "red list" of Covid hotspots.


daily express
Chelsea are expected to rival the likes of Manchester United and Real Madrid for red hot striker Erling Haaland's signature this summer.
Lionel Messi wants a whole restructure of Barcelona in order to stay at the club, according to reports.
Manchester United and Liverpool look set to ramp up their efforts to sign West Ham star Declan Rice.


scottish sun
SFA bosses are planning for the Scottish Cup to carry on until next season for the second year in a row.


daily record
Lille are ready to ramp things up in the fight to land Rangers target Fashion Sakala.

Saturday's Newspapers:
20th February 2021


daily mirror
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith insists Ezri Konsa's head won't be turned by transfer talk, amid Tottenham and Liverpool links.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel insists it is "too soon" to make a decision on Olivier Giroud's future despite the striker having only a matter of months remaining on his deal.
Reece and Lauren James' dad says he is shocked and helpless at vile racist abuse aimed at his kids online.
The son of Everton legend Phil Jagielka has reportedly put pen to paper on a deal with Liverpool.


daily telegraph
The Football League and Government were on the brink of war on Friday night after the Treasury put the brakes on a season-saving £100m-plus loan for the Championship.
County cricket hopes that its elderly fanbase means it will be the first sport to allow spectators to return to grounds when the Championship season begins on April 8.
The world's first 'smart rugby ball', which could one day end debate over forward passes and wonky scrum put-ins, will hit a major milestone in its roll-out on Saturday when Saracens host Coventry in a friendly at StoneX Stadium in Barnet.
The Duke of Sussex has lost his roles as patron of the Rugby Football Union and Rugby Football League after he and his wife confirmed they would not return as working members of the Royal Family.
Amateur rugby and football players want sweeping rule changes to reduce brain injury risks after it was revealed that almost two-thirds are concerned about the long-term health impact of playing their sport.


daily express
Arsenal are ready to go head-to-head with Barcelona for the signing of Sevilla winger Bryan Gil, who is currently on loan at Eibar, according to reports.
Tottenham chief Daniel Levy feels sorry for Jose Mourinho as recent defeats occurred while Harry Kane was out injured.


the times
Sergio Agüero has admitted he has no idea whether this season will be his last at Manchester City.


daily star
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has "asked" former boss Rafa Benitez to return to the club and "keep them in the Premier League", according to reports.


the sun
Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Jadon Sancho with Borussia Dortmund reportedly open to selling the winger in the summer.
Lazio face being relegated to Serie B over an investigation into claims they tampered with coronavirus tests.
Huddersfield have confirmed that they are considering signing Ravel Morrison on a free transfer.


daily mail
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has urged his players to find their killer instinct and stop giving their opponents 'life' in matches.
Former Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Yohan Cabaye has announced his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Jurgen Klopp has revealed Liverpool midfielder Fabinho will miss out on this weekend's Merseyside derby clash with Everton due to his muscle problem.


scottish sun
Celtic are set to take a major step towards winning the race to sign Thomas Robert from Airdrie by inviting him to train with the team at Lennoxtown.

Sunday's Newspapers:
21st February 2021



sunday mirror
Mauricio Pochettino wants Harry Kane at Paris Saint-Germain, but any move for the £150m-rated Tottenham star this summer depends on the futures of Kylian Mbappe and Neymar who are both wanted men in Spain.
Norway sensation Erling Braut Haaland will demand a five-year package worth £78m to move clubs this summer.
Leicester City are weighing up a summer move for the country's top goalscorer, Brentford's Ivan Toney, who they are considering as a long-term replacement for Jamie Vardy.


mail on sunday
Britain is offering to host the entire Euro 2020 tournament this summer with Government ministers having drawn up plans to allow more than 4,000 fans back into football grounds, according to reports.
Marcos Alonso wants to sign a new deal at Chelsea having been brought in from the cold by new manager Thomas Tuchel.
England's hosting of Euro 2020 games this summer will be in doubt unless the Government provides an exemption for the Portugal squad to enter the country.
Manchester United are monitoring Everton's teenage defender Jarrad Branthwaite.
Marcus Rashford has admitted that Manchester United still have much more work to do to win silverware, but insisted that they are heading in the right direction under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United saw a sensational bid worth £130m for Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati rejected last summer, according to reports.
Michael Duff has emerged as a contender for the vacant manager's job at Bristol Rovers.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer doesn't want his forwards to rely on Bruno Fernandes for goals, despite Manchester United being the highest scorers in the Premier League.
England look set to miss out on 17-year-old Bayern star Jamal Musiala, who is expected to accept an invitation to join up with Germany's squad next month even though Gareth Southgate is keen for him to play for England.


the sun on sunday
Manchester United will ditch either Dean Henderson or David de Gea when the season finishes.
Atletico Madrid will face Chelsea in the Champions League on a sticky run of form following a 2-0 defeat to Levante on Saturday.
Marcos Alonso is open to signing a new deal at Chelsea after his revival under Thomas Tuchel.
Wolves fancy making a move for Club Brugge's £20m-rated Ivory Coast defender Odilon Kossounou.
Mason Greenwood has revealed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer first gave him advice as a seven-year-old in Manchester United's academy.


daily star sunday
Kevin De Bruyne will delay committing himself to a new deal at Manchester City until after the summer.
Manchester City club chiefs have reportedly been left fuming by rumours they have approached Barcelona over a move for Lionel Messi.


sunday times
Mikel Arteta signalled he is already planning to make an attempt to keep Martin Odegaard at Arsenal beyond the end of the campaign.


sunday mail
Steven Gerrard admits loan Ranger Bongani Zungu could have sealed his own Ibrox fate by breaking Covid rules.
Sheffield Wednesday boss Neil Thompson has issued a warning to Liam Shaw after the midfield saw red just days after signing a deal with Celtic.

Monday's Newspapers:
22nd February 2021



daily star
Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland wants a £78m package over five years if he is to leave the club this summer.
Daniel Levy is reportedly considering raiding Leicester for Brendan Rodgers as he considers Jose Mourinho's future as Tottenham manager.


daily express
Manchester United star David de Gea is reportedly wanted by Juventus, Bayern Munich and PSG amid uncertainty over his Old Trafford future.
Jose Mourinho's next move in the transfer market could come in the form of RB Leipzig captain Marcel Sabitzer, who has less than 18 months left on his contract with the Bundesliga side.


the independent
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has vowed to investigate how news of Jack Grealish's injury was leaked on social media.


daily telegraph
James Maddison and Harvey Barnes both displayed a fine sense of timing ahead of this year's European Championships with excellent performances for the England manager to ponder in Leicester's win over Aston Villa.


daily mail
17-year-old Shola Shoretire made his debut for Manchester United on Sunday, coming on in the final moments of their 3-1 win over Newcastle, and Marcus Rashford has backed the teenager to succeed.
David Moyes says the presence of Declan Rice at West Ham is focusing his mind on buying even better players for West Ham this summer as the club seek to build on their presence in the top six of the Premier League so far this season.
Gareth Southgate left Villa Park on Sunday night with injury doubts about two potentially key members of his European Championship plans, Jack Grealish and James Maddison, with World Cup qualifiers just a month away.
Ex-Chelsea and Atletico Madrid star Filipe Luis admits he has NO sympathy for Kieran Trippier over his ban for breaching FA betting rules.


the sun
Liverpool star Sadio Mane is in talks to invest in French fourth-tier club Bourges Foot.
Leicester have reportedly joined Manchester United in the race for Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
Mason Mount has handed Chelsea a huge boost by insisting he'll be fit to face Atletico Madrid after an injury scare against Southampton.
Nigel Pearson is set to take over as Bristol City's new head coach until the end of the season as their top target Eddie Howe waits on a top Premier League job.


daily mirror
Nicolas Pepe lamented Arsenal's "concentration problems" after they fell to a 1-0 defeat at home by Manchester City.
Manchester United's famed production line is in full swing again with the emergence of Hannibal Mejbri, Shola Shoretire and centre-forward Joe Hugill - and it could save Ole Gunnar Solskjaer millions in the transfer market.


scottish sun
Steven Gerrard hopes to beat a number of English rivals to sign striker Fashion Sakala from Belgian side Oostende.


daily record
Rangers boss Steven Gerrard admits he's "upset" Ryan Jack didn't report his calf injury sooner after the midfielder went off in the league leaders' 4-1 win over Dundee United.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
23rd February 2021


daily telegraph
Tottenham Hotspur will place Julian Nagelsmann at the top of a list of targets to replace head coach Jose Mourinho if the Portuguese cannot arrest the club's dismal run of results and save his job.


daily express
Arsenal are bracing themselves for a transfer battle with Hector Bellerin keen on reviving his interest in leaving the club at the end of the season.
Senior Manchester United officials are concerned they are suffering the consequences of David de Gea's status as the club's highest earner as Dean Henderson's frustrations grow over the goalkeeping situation at the club.


daily mail
Tottenham could put defender Matt Doherty up for sale this summer.
Trent Alexander-Arnold admits that Liverpool have taken liberties and fallen into the trap of expecting to win games, with their Premier League title defence up in smoke following four defeats on the trot.
British efforts to stage the entirety of this summer's Euro 2020 tournament have been boosted by news that large venues such as Wembley will be permitted to host 10,000 fans from May 17.
Vinicius Junior has expressed a desire to 'stay at Real Madrid forever' and says he does not want to leave the La Liga champions on loan following interest from a host of clubs.
National League North and South clubs have held talks about setting up a new league just days after the decision was made to declare the season null and void.


daily mirror
Sergio Aguero is a Bosman target for Barcelona, Paris St Germain, Juventus and Inter Milan this summer.
Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke has hailed the return to form of Jadon Sancho following his notable dip amid ongoing transfer speculation last summer.
Hector Bellerin is reportedly weighing up his future at Arsenal as Paris Saint-Germain prepare to rekindle their interest in the right-back.
Pablo Mari triggered a payment worth nearly £1m during Arsenal's 1-0 defeat by Manchester City in the Premier League.
Former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes Chelsea will fall "a fraction short of top four" this season, despite Thomas Tuchel going unbeaten in his first six Premier League games in charge.
Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Florian Neuhaus has played down speculation linking him with Liverpool despite admitting he "can't say" what will happen in the summer.


daily star
Manchester United are planning to release four goalkeepers at the end of the season - and sell current No.1 David de Gea.


the sun
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is reportedly attracting the interest of Tottenham, Chelsea and West Ham.
Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Radu Dragusin's contract stand-off with Juventus ahead of a possible free summer transfer, according to reports.
Brighton have opened talks to extend Alexis Mac Allister's contract.


the times
Aston Villa have banned their players from taking part in fantasy football competitions following concerns over the leaking of Jack Grealish's injury.
Manchester United have refused to sanction a clause that would permit West Ham United to automatically sign Jesse Lingard for a set price at the end of the season.


scottish sun
Jim Goodwin says all of Scottish football is hoping Hamilton and Hibs stars will escape Covid-19 after the SFA's linesman blunder.


daily record
Scottish football bosses are braced for bad news on Tuesday despite Boris Johnson giving a tentative green light for the Tartan Army to fill Hampden to the rafters this summer.
Scotland star Declan Gallagher has turned down a move to Major League Soccer.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
24th February 2021


the sun
Juan Mata is being tracked by Juventus, Roma and Inter Milan as his Manchester United future hangs in the balance.
Benjamin Mendy has been fined £1,000 after driving without insurance or a licence when cops pulled him over in his £475,000 Lamborghini.
Arsenal are in talks with whizkid Miguel Azeez over a new long-term deal.
Manchester United could be offered Eintracht Frankfurt striker Andre Silva in the summer if Edinson Cavani's contract is not renewed.
Premier League chiefs are in no rush to force through a decision on allowing fans into the last games of the campaign.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon is set to leave Celtic in the next 24 hours.
Steve Clarke has begged Nicola Sturgeon to let the Tartan Army into Hampden for this summer's Euros.
Fraser Hornby's season could be over after scans discovered a serious tear in his thigh.


daily mail
Tottenham have made Burnley's Nick Pope their first choice to replace Hugo Lloris if he leaves this summer.
Manchester United wonderkid Shola Shoretire was released by Man City aged 10 after the club learned he had trained with Barcelona.
Football has been given the go-ahead to host expansive test events in April ahead of the planned reopening of stadiums on May 17.
The Premier League could block supporters from attending matches on the final day of the season due to concerns over sporting integrity.
Mino Raiola has revealed that only four Premier League clubs can sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and insisted that the sought-after star is like the Lewis Hamilton of football.
Premier League clubs have delayed refunding hospitality clients despite the ban on supporters attending matches.


daily mirror
The widow and children of World Cup 1966 winner Nobby Stiles have donated his brain to science to research sports-related dementia.
Paulo Dybala's future with Juventus is hanging in the balance after the latest declaration by a Bianconeri chief.
Inter Milan ace Romelu Lukaku says he "loves" life in Italy and is entirely content with his current situation.


daily telegraph
Newcastle United are set to make a goalkeeping change ahead of their pivotal clash against Wolves this weekend with Martin Dubravka replacing Karl Darlow for the first time in a league game this season.
Vaccine passports for stadiums have been revived by Government as part of a three-pronged strategy to ramp up crowd numbers for the great summer of sport.


the times
Players are being urged to show their support for referees by clapping them on to the pitch as a new campaign called "Give The Ref A Hand" is being launched in grassroots football with the hope that it will also be taken up by the professional game.
The chances of a "home" British and Irish Lions tour taking place this summer have risen significantly with the news that the UK government is seriously considering a request to underwrite the business plan.


daily record
Scottish football chiefs were left in a state of 'bemusement' on Tuesday night after Nicola Sturgeon appeared to plunge a red light into the roadmap that could allow the Tartan Army back into Hampden this summer.
Former Dundee manager Neil McCann will replace John Robertson as Inverness boss on a temporary basis.
KV Oostende chief Gauthier Ganaye reckons it is "absolutely crazy" Scotland boss Steve Clarke hasn't recalled Jack Hendry yet.

Thursday's Newspapers:
25th February 2021


daily mail
Manchester United are continuing to monitor Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde though will be reluctant to meet his £68m buy-out clause.
Premier League clubs have branded the Government's new quarantine rules 'illogical' - and are considering running meals-on-wheels services for self-isolating players and staff.
Marcus Rashford is at the centre of a multimillion-pound scramble as the world's leading sportswear giants try to prise him away from Nike.
Cardiff City have accused Nantes of backdating a cheque to obscure the fact they owned Emiliano Sala.
The PFA will partner with the Sporting Memories Foundation as their efforts to tackle dementia accelerate.


daily mirror
Chelsea have more belief and a renewed confidence under Thomas Tuchel, says Edouard Mendy.
Arsenal have closed their Hale End academy after a senior member of staff tested positive for Covid-19.


daily telegraph
Steve Clarke has emerged as a frontrunner to succeed Neil Lennon at Celtic.
Rugby Australia has made a dramatic "game-changing" intervention in the deliberations over the future of the British and Irish Lions tour of South Africa by making an offer to underwrite the costs of relocating the series down under.
Joe Root, Stuart Broad and James Anderson could all face disciplinary action for angrily confronting the umpires on a disastrous day for England in Ahmedabad.


daily star
Manchester United are ready to hijack Liverpool's plans to make a big for Leeds forward Raphinha.
Manchester United could be offered the chance to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Andre Silva, but only if Edinson Cavani leaves the club.
West Ham are keen to bring Manchester United outcasts Dean Henderson and Jesse Lingard to the London Stadium on a permanent basis this summer.


daily express
Liverpool are reportedly growing more concerned that Jordan Henderson's season could be over following his groin injury against Everton.
Liverpool are considering a summer move for Torino defender Gleison Bremer, with the player hugely admired by both Jurgen Klopp and Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports.
West Ham will face competition from Leicester if they move to sign Jesse Lingard on a permanent deal this summer.


the sun
Juventus, Inter Milan and Roma are tracking Juan Mata as his Manchester United future hangs in the balance.
Tiger Woods' family fear he may get hooked on painkillers as he recovers from his horrific car crash.
Alan Pardew says he took the plunge into Bulgarian football because for once he fancied fighting for silverware instead of survival.
Youri Tielemans has left European giants like Liverpool gutted by pledging his long-term future to Leicester City.
Norwich rejected a £20m move from Roma for defender Max Aarons.


the times
Premier League clubs may lobby the government to make an exception for the return of fans by shifting the planned date from May 17 to May 15.
A 16-year-old footballer from a Premier League club has received a nine-month doping ban after being found in possession of a banned growth hormone when he was 15.


scottish sun
John Kennedy is the odds on favourite to become the next Celtic manager.


daily record
Shamed Rangers trio Nathan Patterson, Calvin Bassey and Bongani Zungu could all be free to face Livingston next week despite being fined by cops for a recent high-profile Covid rule breach.

Friday's Newspapers:
26th February 2021



daily mail
Georginio Wijnaldum's Liverpool future is still in doubt after Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan reported their interest in the midfielder.
Premier League referees are paying for their mistakes, with yearly performance-related bonuses of up to £50,000 taking a hit with each error.
UEFA are reportedly planning to take the Champions League final to New York as part of plans to widen the competition's global appeal.
Inter Milan striker Martin Satriano is 'flattered' to be linked with Premier League clubs Arsenal and Chelsea.


the sun
Manchester United have opened talks over a deal for Fiorentina star Nikola Milenkovic, according to reports.
Inter Milan are dealing with a coronavirus outbreak after five senior staff members tested positive for the virus.
Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani has been taking ballet lessons to help his strength and stamina in the club's Premier League title hunt.
UEFA bosses have told the planned Euro 2020 hosts they still expect the tournament to be played in 12 nations this summer.
Borussia Dortmund hotshot Erling Haaland is wanted by 10 clubs after a stunning season in Germany.
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Borussia Dortmund look set to land wonderkid Soumaila Coulibaly from Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.
Jesse Lingard believes he has come of age for West Ham after lacking "focus and concentration" at parent club Manchester United.


daily star
Maurizio Sarri incredibly agreed a return to Chelsea after Frank Lampard's sacking last month, according to reports in Italy.
Chelsea are making progress in their pursuit of Erling Haaland after pitching their project to the Borussia Dortmund star's representatives, according to reports.
Liverpool are reportedly weighing up a swoop for Torino defender Gleison Bremer in the summer transfer window.


daily mirror
Marcus Rashford is at the centre of a multi-million-pound tug-of-war between current sponsors Nike and rivals Puma.
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has doubled down on the "reservations" surrounding his old club signing Martin Odegaard.
PSG's sporting director Leonardo is unsure whether Moise Kean will remain in Paris citing a difficult transfer market as an issue.


daily express
Manchester United are still hopeful Paul Pogba will sign a new contract with the club, according to reports.
Bayern Munich's David Alaba will prioritise a move to a team that intend to play him in central midfield, according to reports.


the times
The judge at the centre of a doomed Rangers fraud investigation is set to be called as a witness at a £5m damages action brought by the club's administrator.


daily record
Rumoured Celtic manager target Rafa Benitez has announced he will only take a job in Europe as he ruled out a lucrative posting in the Middle East.

Saturday's Newspapers:
27th February 2021


daily express
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has approved the signing of Erling Haaland, according to reports.
Liverpool chief Michael Edwards is preparing to launch a £26m summer bid for Udinese midfielder Rodrigo De Paul, according to reports.


daily mail
Rafa Benitez emerged as a surprise candidate for the Bournemouth job before they appointed Jonathan Woodgate as their new manager.
Arsenal midfielder Willian has revealed he wanted to stay at Chelsea, but was forced to leave due to a disagreement over his contract.
Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City face competition from Bayern Munich and Juventus to sign teenage Toronto sensation Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty.
Kylian Mbappe's potential arrival at Real Madrid later this year would spell the end of Eden Hazard's time at the LaLiga giants, according to reports.
England are considering a formal complaint about the Ahmedabad pitch that saw the third Test descend into a farce lasting barely more than five sessions.


the sun
Hector Bellerin could leave Arsenal in the summer as he will have Mikel Arteta's blessing to do so.
Chelsea players are using a microwave oven to warm their boots before matches.


daily mirror
Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has emerged as a summer target for Monaco.
Principle investment firm RedBird Capital is reportedly on the verge of acquiring a 10 per cent stake of Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group.


daily telegraph
Harry Kane is likely to stay at Tottenham for at least another year due to a growing sense the Covid pandemic will mean Europe's top clubs will have little money to spend.


daily star
Alex Telles is facing uncertainty over his Manchester United future as the club are eyeing a "swap deal" with Inter Milan for midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.


scottish sun
Dundee United winger Cammy Smith could be set for a switch to America - with Indy Eleven ready to offer him a deal.

Sunday's Newspapers:
28th February 2021


sunday mirror
Steven Gerrard is being lined up to replace Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool boss with increasing doubts over the German's long-term Anfield future.
Klopp is refusing to even contemplate selling Mo Salah after seeing the Egyptian star prove he is priceless to Liverpool during this season from hell.
Pep Guardiola's toxic relationship with super-agent Mino Raiola will not stop Manchester City from joining the £100m race with rivals Manchester United to sign Erling Haaland.
Mikel Arteta admits he is under pressure amid Arsenal's rebuild.
Former Republic of Ireland international Richard Dunne has tipped his old international team-mate Roy Keane for the vacant manager's job at Celtic.


sunday telegraph
Harry Kane is increasingly expected to remain at Tottenham Hotspur for at least next season with a growing sense that Europe's biggest clubs will have little money to spend in the Covid-hit transfer market.
The Government is to come under pressure from sports to bring forward the return of fans in line with the April 12 reopening of pub gardens and shopping centres.
Rory Burns has been rebuked by England chiefs after a spat between men and women players over a tongue-in-cheek social media post by Alex Hartley.



SUN ON SUNDAY
Eric Bailly is in talks over a new long-term Manchester United contract - with just 16 months left on his deal.
Manchester United target Nikola Milenkovic is 'open' to a summer switch to Old Trafford, according to reports.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed he once tried to sign Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes for PSG.
Former Chelsea youngster Todd Kane has warned youngsters being loaned out year after year to leave Stamford Bridge.
Lautaro Martinez has pledged his future to Inter Milan after his move to Barcelona fell through.
Troubled football legend Paul Gascoigne has admitted he is back on the booze.
Former star jockeys Darryll Holland and Kieren Fallon are to make a sensational jump into the training ranks.


mail on sunday
Tottenham will have to pay Jose Mourinho £35m if they decide to sack him.
'Tough' Gareth Bale is 'unjustly' criticised, believes Tottenham and Wales team-mate Ben Davies.
With Europe's elite drooling over Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland, it's now or never for Harry Kane to leave Tottenham, says Danny Murphy.
England's Six Nations clash against France has been thrown into doubt after players were accused of breaking their bubble to visit a waffle restaurant.

Monday's Newspapers:
1st March 2021


daily mirror
Leading Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has his sights set on Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta as the club's next manager.
Sergio Aguero - out of contract this summer and without a new deal on the table - has been warned his legendary status will count for nothing when it comes to deciding his Manchester City future.
Carlo Ancelotti has told Richarlison: 'You'll play where I tell you!'
Ajax star Dusan Tadic was pelted with coins as he attempted to board the team bus following Sunday's 1-1 draw with PSV.


the sun
Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane has slammed Manchester United for their 'boring' performance in their goalless draw against Chelsea on Sunday.


scottish sun
Callum Davidson has vowed that St Johnstone will arrange a town party in Perth this summer to celebrate their Betfred Cup glory.


the guardian
The United States Soccer Federation has voted to repeal a controversial 2017 policy that had required players stand for the national anthem.


daily record
Celtic defender Stephen Welsh has urged captain Scott Brown to continue playing at Parkhead beyond this term season when he will decide on his future.
Slavia Prague have been warned that "ruthless" Rangers could blow them away in the Europa League, with Alfredo Morelos earning a rave review in a leading Czech sports newspaper.
Enzo Maresca has been linked as a candidate to replace Neil Lennon at Celtic.


daily mail
Tammy Abraham is finding life tough under Thomas Tuchel, the German boss has revealed, after the forward was left out of Chelsea's squad to play Manchester United.
The newly-formed Sheffield Wednesday Supporters Trust has launched an application for Hillsborough to be granted Asset of Community Value (ACV) status.
Former Arsenal defender Gabriel broke down in tears following Valencia's 3-0 defeat to Getafe, complaining about their decline this season.
Real Madrid head coach Zinedine Zidane is remaining coy over the future of club captain Sergio Ramos.


the times
The LTA has written to the government calling for a package of measures to help the sport recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, saying that a third of indoor community tennis centres are at risk of permanent closure.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
2nd March 2021



the sun
The Premier League is becoming swamped with players hooked on sleeping pills, The Sun can reveal.
FIFA is already flogging tickets for the Qatar World Cup Final for a whopping £42,270.
Newcastle midfielder Kyle Scott has travelled to the US to try to win a move to FC Cincinnati.
Real Madrid hope Gareth Bale's form will persuade Tottenham to extend his stay for the final year of his contract next term.
Manchester United youngster Iestyn Hughes is wanted by other Premier League teams on a free transfer, according to reports.
Nigeria are trying to persuade Bournemouth star Arnaut Danjuma to switch allegiances from the Netherlands.


daily mirror
Liverpool may be without prolific forward Mohamed Salah for the start of the next Premier League season as Anfield chiefs prepare for crunch talks later this month.
Manchester United can no longer attract the world's best players, according to their former striker Andy Cole.
Folarin Balogun's future looks increasingly set to be away from Arsenal with the forward set to leave the club over a lack of minutes.
Mason Greenwood is running out of time to win a place in England's senior squad for this summer's Euros.
Manchester United transfer target Andre Silva, currently at Eintracht Frankfurt, has admitted he is flattered to have been linked with the club.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah is "wanted" by Real Madrid - but the club's former president Ramon Calderon doubts that they have the finances to sign him.
Liverpool look set to be beaten by Bayern Munich to Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly as Jurgen Klopp's defensive frustration continues.


daily mail
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta reportedly wants Mikel Arteta to take charge of the club should Ronald Koeman not stay on next season.
Premier League clubs have discussed reforms to the transfer window that would permit players under the age of 21 to leave on loan after deadline day.
Liverpool lead Inter Milan in the race to sign Udinese star Rodrigo De Paul, according to reports in Italy.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has been ruled out of a return to Old Trafford with AC Milan next week by injury - but he is fit enough to be a guest star on Italy's biggest song contest.
Mauricio Pochettino believes Kylian Mbappe is already among 'the best in the world' and claims he has the 'potential' to succeed Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.


daily telegraph
Chelsea are facing interest from Premier League and European rivals in top scorer Tammy Abraham with the club yet to open negotiations with him over a new contract.
The Rugby Players' Association will consider bringing criminal prosecutions to stem the rising tide of social media abuse against leading rugby figures.
Fears of a second consecutive 'null & void' season in tiers three to six of English women's football are growing, with some clubs having still only been able to play one league match this term.


daily express
Manchester United are targeting Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Antoine Griezmann this summer.
Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish has backed the appointment of Steven Gerrard as Jurgen Klopp's replacement, according to reports.
Liverpool have emerged as a leading contender to sign Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane as they look to resolve their defensive issues.


the times
Liverpool are likely to return to Budapest to play their Champions League round-of-16, second-leg tie with RB Leipzig barring a late change of heart from the German authorities.


scottish sun
Former Celtic star Paul Lambert says nothing could convince him to replace Neil Lennon at Parkhead.


daily record
Former Rangers defender David Robertson is in the frame to become the next boss of Ayr United.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
3rd March 2021


daily telegraph
Real Madrid are facing a battle to keep Raphaël Varane this summer and expect Manchester United to renew their interest in the France international centre-back.
A £300m package to help save summer sport will be announced in the Budget on Wednesday, Telegraph Sport can reveal, with English cricket set to be among the big winners.


daily express
Liverpool star Gini Wijnaldum has reportedly already shaken hands over a move to Inter Milan in this summer's transfer window, according to a report from Italy.
Tottenham majority owner Joe Lewis has reportedly ordered chairman Daniel Levy to make the club self-sustainable.
Chelsea are considering a summer bid for teenage Saint-Etienne midfielder Lucas Gourna-Douath, according to reports.


the sun
Manchester United could be without Aaron Wan-Bissaka for the whole of next January if he chooses to represent DR Congo at international level.
Boris Johnson's offer to stage the whole of Euro 2020 has been welcomed by European football chiefs.
Manchester City star Ruben Dias says Manchester United legends Rio Ferdinand and Nemanja Vidic were his childhood inspirations.
Former Chelsea player Michael Essien has come in for a barrage of abuse after declaring his support for gay rights in Ghana.
Real Madrid could free up funds for a Kylian Mbappe swoop if they offload Gareth Bale to Tottenham.
Chelsea are reportedly eyeing a stunning free transfer for AC Milan star Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Everton and Fulham are keeping tabs on Stuttgart ace Silas Wamangituka, who has been compared to Arsenal star Nicolas Pepe, according to reports.
West Ham are preparing to launch an offer to land Tammy Abraham after his brutal Chelsea snub, according to reports.


daily mail
Gareth Bale is reportedly set to demand Real Madrid honour and pay up the remainder of his £600,000-per-week salary, even if he never plays for them again.
The Premier League are lobbying Government for permission to stage two rounds of matches with a stadium capacity of 25 per cent in May without the need for prior test events.
Staff from Premier League clubs have contacted a Norwegian fantasy football 'insider', asking him to hide their identities as they could face punishment for inadvertently leaking team news.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has moved to temper expectations of a free-spending Manchester United this summer, given the economic impact of Covid.
Plans for a home Lions tour are taking shape with proposed warm-up fixtures against Japan, the Barbarians, South Africa 'A' and the USA.


daily mirror
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith has revealed why he dropped Ross Barkley and replaced him with a teenage rookie against Leeds with Barkley pushing for a recall.
Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City are in a great position to reclaim the title from Liverpool.


daily star
Chelsea could miss out on a £35m transfer boost with Aston Villa reportedly weighing up a U-turn on Ross Barkley.
Former Liverpool full-back Jose Enrique has urged Jurgen Klopp to sign Erling Haaland as Kylian Mbappe will be 'too expensive'.
Midfielder Paul Pogba, defender Eric Bailly and academy graduate Axel Tuanzebe are the players whose futures are up in the air.

Thursday's Newspapers:
4th February 2021



daily mail
Barcelona presidential candidate Joan Laporta has earmarked Manchester City's Sergio Aguero as a potential statement arrival this summer.
Steve Bruce and Matt Ritchie were involved in a sensational training ground showdown in which the Newcastle boss physically confronted the winger and barged into him after being called a 'coward' by the player.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hinted he is ready to block Bruno Fernandes from going on international duty with Portugal next month.
Premier League bosses have held crunch talks to resolve the chaos set to be caused by this month's controversial international break.
Premier League clubs have accused the FA of an error in implementing new immigration rules that may have prevented them signing young foreign players during the January window.
Premier League chiefs have reinforced their commitment to combating racism during three days of talks.
Paul Scholes has challenged Jack Grealish to prove himself at the highest level and seal an exit from Aston Villa.
Jamaica are plotting an audacious move to call-up 10 English stars to their senior squad, including Michail Antonio, Demarai Gray, Max Aarons and Nathan Redmond, ahead of next year's World Cup in Qatar.


the sun
David de Gea is a doubt for Manchester United's clash with Man City after missing the bore draw with Crystal Palace for 'personal reasons'.
Paris Saint-Germain are among the clubs keeping tabs on Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy.
Arsenal are reportedly considering a summer swoop for Brighton sensation Tariq Lamptey.
Chelsea were snubbed by Leeds keeper Illan Meslier when they tried to sign him in 2018, according to his agent.
Mikel Arteta is keeping a "very close eye" on Arsenal's loaned-out centre-backs Dinos Mavropanos and William Saliba.
Ex-Barcelona and Stoke star Bojan Krkic is in talks with a number of Indian Super League clubs, reports claim.


daily mirror
Borussia Dortmund "assume" that Erling Haaland will remain at the club beyond this summer according to head of first-team football Sebastian Kehl.
Joan Laporta has issued a stern ultimatum to Barcelona's members to vote for him in the upcoming election if they want to see Lionel Messi at the club next season.
Arsene Wenger has compared Kylian Mbappe to Pele as he insisted his France team will retain the World Cup next year.


daily star
Erling Haaland is only considering six clubs as ponders his next move - and they include Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester United's pursuit of Raphael Varane could end up derailing Liverpool's hopes of signing Kylian Mbappe.
Arsenal are reportedly targeting Eintracht Frankfurt's Andre Silva to replace star striker Alexandre Lacazette this summer.


daily express
In-demand Dortmund striker Erling Haaland would prefer to join Real Madrid over Manchester United and Chelsea, according to reports.
Rangers chiefs are reportedly concerned about the future of manager Steven Gerrard, with the 40-year-old linked with a return to Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp's successor.
AC Milan director Frederic Massara has revealed the club are yet to decide whether they will activate Fikayo Tomori's release clause but the Italian giants are adamant the £26m figure is too steep.
Donny van de Beek was reportedly offered the chance to leave Manchester United on loan in January but the Red Devils blocked the move in hope that things would work out for their £34m signing.



GUARDIAN
Jürgen Klopp has said Liverpool will not release players for international duty this month if they are required to quarantine for 10 days on their return.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady has said his infamous Super Bowl trophy toss during the team's boat party celebrations seemed like a "fun thing to do at the time".


scottish sun
Celtic have been linked with a move for 20-year-old Dutch right back Milan van Ewijk.
John Hartson has revealed Rangers tried to sign him after he left Celtic.
James Keating is set to sign a pre-contract with Raith.

Friday's Newspapers:
5th March 2021


the times
Steve Bruce would be entitled to a compensation package of more than £4m if Newcastle United decide to sack their under-pressure head coach.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has decided to hand Dean Henderson an extended run in the Manchester United first team after David De Gea was granted leave to be with his partner for the birth of their first child.
South America football chiefs have been asked to consider moving this month's World Cup qualifiers to Europe or other countries not on the "red list" with leading clubs insisting they will not release stars for international duty if they have to quarantine, according to sources.


daily mail
Referee Craig Pawson was withdrawn from Liverpool's game against Chelsea just two hours before kick-off after a close contact tested positive for coronavirus.
Newcastle United's players are alarmed at the number of days off Steve Bruce continues to schedule amid their fight for Premier League survival.
Chris Wilder's future at Sheffield United is being threatened by disagreements with the club's owners over key issues such as recruitment and the state of the training ground.
Mesut Ozil's horrendous start to life at Fenerbahce took another turn for the worse after missing a simple chance before going off injured in the 1-1 draw against Antalyaspor.
Championship stars Ivan Toney and Max Aarons will reject any approaches to represent Jamaica because they believe they can achieve England call-ups.
Leicester City believe they have won the race to sign Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard.
Leicester have renewed their interest in Ismail Jakobs and have been joined by Brighton in monitoring the Cologne prospect.
Sir Lewis Hamilton's preparations for the new season have been rocked by the surprise departure of his right-hand man and friend, Marc Hynes.


the sun
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a 'monstrous' contract offer for Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Arsenal reportedly face a transfer battle with Juventus for Lyon star Houssem Aouar.
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Leeds striker Patrick Bamford insists he would 'relish' competing with Erling Haaland for a starting place if the Norwegian joined the club.

Rio Ferdinand has revealed how he nearly came to blows with former Manchester United team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooy over his treatment of Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester United legend Lee Sharpe has revealed he is 'still not quite sure' about Bruno Fernandes.
West Ham are reportedly eyeing up a £13m move for Besiktas striker Cyle Larin in the summer to replace Sebastien Haller.


daily mirror
Arsenal are ready to rival Liverpool in the race for RB Leipzig's Ibrahima Konate.
Ashley Young hopes to lift the Serie A title with Inter Milan before aiming to secure his dream move to Watford on a Bosman.
Gareth Southgate is considering Aston Villa left-back Matt Targett for an England call-up this month.
Leeds target Romain Perraud has admitted he is a fan of their big rivals Chelsea.
Jurgen Klopp has dropped a big hint he has no intentions of ending his Liverpool contract early amid recent speculation surrounding his exit.


daily telegraph
Marcus Rashford may have to consider undergoing surgery on a shoulder injury after the European Championship finals with England this summer.



GUARDIAN
Manchester United have confirmed they accessed a £60m draw-down of their available £200m credit line in order to cover a soaring net debt of £455.5m as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.


daily express
Liverpool have the opportunity to snap up Kalidou Koulibaly this summer with Napoli prepared to drastically drop the price they previously demanded from Manchester United, according to reports.
Bayern Munich chief Herbert Hainer has warned all suitors interested in Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland - including Manchester United and Chelsea - that his side have the spending power to capture the striker this summer.
Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich has decided to halt the club's pursuit of Bayern Munich star David Alaba, according to reports.
Manchester United are already reportedly looking at alternative destinations for Andreas Pereira next season, with Lazio unlikely to trigger their £23m option to buy.


scottish sun
Police have been put on alert for Rangers fans partying if their team clinches the league title this weekend.
Steve Evans has backed Frank Lampard to be the next Celtic manager.


daily record
Steven Gerrard will be in the Rangers technical area for the potential title winning trip to Parkhead - if the Scottish FA stick to the same disciplinary timescale they used when banning Hearts boss Robbie Neilson after a red card offence earlier in the season.
Barry Ferguson has called for Alfredo Morelos to stay put at Ibrox and blast his market value into a new stratosphere in next season's Champions League.
Patrick Thistle are keen to take Rangers youngster Adam Devine on loan until the end of the season.