What The Sports Pages Say

Thursday's Newspapers:
26th November 2020


the sun
Barcelona are set to offer Lionel Messi a 'job for life' to keep the Argentine superstar out of the clutches of Manchester City.
Chelsea are in talks with Thiago Silva over extending the veteran defender's contract until 2022 after his fine start to the season.
Arsenal have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Spurs fan favourite Christian Eriksen for just £12m.
Jadon Sancho has admitted he has faced a hard situation after the Manchester United transfer saga this summer.


daily telegraph
At least 300 players are prepared to join Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Gareth Bale in considering legal action over the use of their images in the hugely popular Fifa video games, according to the agent Mino Raiola.
Cesar Azpilicueta has underlined his desire to once again throw a spanner in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League title ambitions and prove Chelsea are still London's No 1 club.


daily mail
Manchester United's Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain is set to remain behind closed doors with the city braced to return to Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions.
Manchester United are hopeful Paul Pogba will not be a long-term absentee despite concerns he has suffered a flare-up of last season's ankle injury.
Rapid-response COVID-19 tests, which give results within an hour, and new approaches to crowd control may be key to bringing 10,000 fans back into football grounds and sports stadiums in January.
Manchester United and Real Madrid target Eduardo Camavinga has sacked his representative and sparked a war for his signature among star agents, according to reports.


daily mirror
Arsenal defender William Saliba is reportedly willing to make a huge financial sacrifice to secure a January transfer away from the Emirates.


daily star
Mikel Arteta has drafted four youngsters into his Arsenal squad ahead of their Europa League clash with Molde on Thursday night.


scottish sun
Steven Gerrard has thanked the Rangers board for not selling Ryan Kent or Alfredo Morelos to balance the books at Ibrox.


daily record
Neil Lennon insists he has absolutely no reason to even think about quitting Celtic.


the guardian
Lucas Moura says Tottenham can win the Premier League this season if they believe in themselves.


the times
David Gill, England's most senior figure in world football and a Manchester United director, has condemned "ugly" threats by European clubs to establish a breakaway super league.
Mikel Arteta has told Nicolas Pepe he needs to reward his support and patience by delivering performances.

Friday's Newspapers:
27th November 2020



daily mail
Arsenal will be the first top-flight club to welcome back supporters in their Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna next Thursday, but Premier League clubs are still in line to lose £500,000 per match with limited crowds.
Manchester United are being held to ransom for millions of pounds by cyber criminals who have crippled the club's systems.
The English Football League will not be moving matches scheduled for the final day of national lockdown so fans can attend a day later.
Former Newcastle striker Shefki Kuqi is in line for a return to football as he emerges as a contender for the Kosovo U21 manager's job.
Joe Joyce has been left reeling from the shock news that his trainer, Ismael Salas, will not be in his corner for the fight against Daniel Dubois after testing positive for coronavirus.


the sun
Neymar is 'not in the top 30 players in Europe' and should not return to Barcelona, according to presidential candidate Toni Freixa.
Gareth Southgate revealed the reason he turned down the England job at first was because of a fear of failure.


daily mirror
Jurgen Klopp has been given some respite from his injury nightmare, with news that skipper Jordan Henderson is back in training.
Barcelona presidential hopeful Emili Rousaud has promised to hold a referendum over naming the Nou Camp after Lionel Messi if he is elected in January.


daily telegraph
Arsenal's preparations for Sunday's match against Wolves were disrupted after their flight home from Thursday's Europa League match against Molde was cancelled due to fog.
Premier League managers have called into question the integrity of the competition after only half of top-flight clubs were allowed to welcome fans back under new coronavirus rules.


daily star
Liverpool are said to be open to a future deal with Jeremy Doku after his transfer to Rennes.
Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has admitted this season has been difficult for him at Borussia Dortmund following the collapse of his potential move to Old Trafford.


daily record
Defiant Neil Lennon is convinced he can turn Celtic's fortunes around in the wake a thumping defeat at the hands of Sparta Prague.

Saturday's Newspapers:
28th November 2020


the sun
Chelsea are 'in the equation' for a shock Lionel Messi transfer, according to stunning reports.
Manchester United could reportedly reward Fred with a new deal following his impressive spell of form.
Chelsea transfer target Nicolas Tagliafico is set to sign a new Ajax deal but can still leave next summer, according to reports.
Liverpool have been dealt a major blow after it was claimed AC Milan have made contact with transfer target Ozan Kabak.
William Saliba is set to leave Arsenal to re-join Saint Etienne in January.


daily mail
Arsenal are planning to distribute tickets to key workers and fans who have struggled during the pandemic after being given the green light to play in front of supporters.
Manchester United are front-runners to land Hakan Calhanoglu next summer, with the AC Milan midfielder reportedly '90 per cent' likely to be wearing red for 2021-22.
Inter Milan will sell Christian Eriksen just a year after signing him - but only if they can make a £10m profit on the former Tottenham star in January.
Leeds have entered the running to sign highly-rated Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, according to reports in Spain.


daily mirror
Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed how he believes the demands on players are "not physically possible".
Manchester United are reportedly planning to provide Aaron Wan-Bissaka with some fierce competition at full-back due to concerns over his attacking prowess.


daily star
Pini Zahavi, agent of Bayern Munich star David Alaba, is reportedly planning to start talks with Chelsea ahead of a future move for his client.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is reportedly interested in bringing Real Madrid's Isco to the Emirates in January.


the times
A pay cut for Daniel Levy, Tottenham Hotspur's chairman, means that he has lost his spot as the Premier League's highest-paid executive. However, the 58-year-old still earned £2.96m last season.


daily express
Manchester United are reportedly watching teenage Argentine star Thiago Almada ahead of the transfer window opening as they target an alternative to Jadon Sancho.
Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho has been backed to sign 33-year-old Juventus star Sami Khedira.
Celtic chiefs have no plan to sack Neil Lennon until after the Old Firm clash against Rangers on January 2, according to reports.


daily telegraph
Plans for Premier League clubs to welcome back 2,000 fans next week have been thrown in doubt after safety chiefs began forcing teams to stage test events at half that capacity.


scottish sun
Outgoing Hibs chief Leeann Dempster could make an immediate stunning return to club football as Queen's Park chief executive.

Sunday's Newspapers:
29th November 2020



daily star sunday
Manchester United's transfer plans have been seized in the cyber attack on the club.
Nicolas Pepe is set to be eased out of Arsenal - but the Gunners are desperate to avoid a repeat of the Mesut Ozil situation.
Mikel Arteta believes the return of Arsenal fans will provide his side with "unstoppable energy". Arteta has also warned Arsenal fans it will be a couple more transfer windows at least before he has reshaped the Gunners squad to the way he wants it.
La Liga president Javier Tebas is eager to see Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp try his hand in Spain, as well as see Pep Guardiola and Jose Mourinho return.


sunday mirror
Manchester United's scouting operation has been thrown into chaos by the cyber attack on their computer systems.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has urged Manchester United to stick with him after declaring: "This team is going places."
8 - Image - Nicolas Pepe was on target in Arsenal's Europa League victory over Molde
Diego Maradona made a surprise appearance at Man Utd training back in 2008 with all of the squad but one shocked by the Argentina legend's arrival.
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho is set to leave the club at the end of the season.


mail on sunday
The Premier League was accused of changing the VAR rules after another day of huge controversy which saw Liverpool denied victory by a contentious late penalty.
Pep Guardiola is unsure when Sergio Aguero will return after he was forced to miss the win over Burnley after waking up with a knee injury on Saturday morning.
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Angel Gomes has revealed that he left Manchester United because he needed to 'find happiness' in his football.
Real Madrid are still keen on swooping for Erling Haaland in 2022 after a survey revealed that Los Blancos fans would prefer the club to sign the Norwegian marksman over Kylian Mbappe.


the sun on sunday
Manchester United are keeping a close eye on Jonny Evans' contract situation at Leicester.
Erling Haaland will be at Borussia Dortmund 'for a long time', the club's director Michael Zorc has claimed.
Leeds will aim high when Marcelo Bielsa's fantasy reign ends - with Sevilla boss Julen Lopetegui top of their wishlist.
9 - Image - Pep Guardiola and Fernandinho
Dani Ceballos is still desperate to make it at Real Madrid - after agreeing with Mesut Ozil that they are "the best club in the world".
Inter Milan will have to quadruple Lautaro Martinez's wages to kill off interest from Manchester City.
Tottenham legend Gary Lineker has revealed he nearly joined the club's north London rivals Arsenal in 1989.
Joe Garner looks set to call time on his Wigan Athletic career after reportedly agreeing to join Robbie Fowler at East Bengal.


sunday telegraph
Fans will be spared mandatory temperature checks and face masks inside stadiums under government guidance to be sent to the sporting bodies on Monday.
Lord's has become the first major sporting venue to declare it is planning for "full ground capacity" thanks to breakthroughs in the Covid-19 vaccine.


sunday express
Manchester United are reportedly still interested in signing Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele, with the Red Devils making 'discreet movements' about a January swoop.



THE SUNDAY TIMES
Vasilis Barkas could be given a chance to reclaim the Celtic goalkeeper's jersey against Ross County today, but Neil Lennon has warned the £5m summer signing from AEK Athens that he wants to see an improvement in his "body language".


daily record
Moi Elyounoussi says Celtic stars will turn their season round - to repay boss Neil Lennon.

Monday's Newspapers:
30th November 2020


daily telegraph
Newcastle United have received another two positive Covid tests and are now waiting nervously to learn whether they have suffered a mass infection within the first-team squad.
Chelsea and West Ham are among the clubs monitoring the situation of RB Leipzig left-back Matthew Bondswell.
Burnley will look at the list of players with expiring contracts when their proposed takeover goes through including Jack Cork and Robbie Brady.
Appetite is growing for the Indian Premier League to expand from eight to 10 teams from as early as the 2021 season, in a move that would have huge implications for England and the rest of the world game.
Giselle Mather, Wasps' director of rugby, has led calls for the Premier 15s to secure its first television deal so that the women's domestic game can "become commercially out there".


daily mail
Fit-again West Ham talisman Michail Antonio is keen to start against Aston Villa after being out of action for three games due to a hamstring injury.
All-action Kalvin Phillips looks a dead cert for Gareth Southgate's England line-up after an impressive display against Everton.
VAR did its job by awarding Brighton a penalty for Andy Robertson's challenge on Danny Welbeck...I'd have given the same decision, says Mark Clattenburg.
Chris Wilder fears Sheffield United risk becoming 'detached' at the bottom of the table as they approach a tough run of fixtures in December and is targetting a 17th-placed finish.


daily mirror
Philippe Coutinho admits playing for Liverpool in the Premier League was "exciting" and says he will always be grateful for having represented the Anfield club.
Sami Khedira has once again talked up a move to the Premier League with a fresh transfer admission.
Manchester United will revive their interest in Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele in January, according to reports in Spain.


the sun
Manchester United matchwinner Edinson Cavani faces a possible three-match ban for a 'racist' celebratory post-game comment.
Super rich Jonathan Rowland is the mystery man behind a dramatic late bid to save Wigan.
Arsenal have completed the signing of talented 15-year-old defender Reuell Walters from Manchester United.
David Beckham will pull out all the stops to bring French World Cup winner Olivier Giroud to Inter Miami, according to reports.
Diego Maradona's agent once tried to secure the late Argentina great a Premier League manager's job at Aston Villa.


daily express
Manchester United want to offload defenders as they are interested in signing Villareal centre-back Pau Torres.


daily star
Former England footballer Steve Hodge said he will not flog Diego Maradona's Hand Of God shirt - even though it is worth £1m following the football legend's death.


scottish sun
Neil Lennon is on the brink of leaving Celtic after fans called for his sacking.
Jack Wilshere has quashed rumours linking him with a move to Rangers.


Germany midfielder Sami Khedira, 33, says a move to the Premier League could be an option when his Juventus contract runs out next summer - and says he keeps in contact with Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti and Tottenham manager Jose Mourinho. (ZDF, via Mail)

AC Milan keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma's contract with the Serie A side expires in 2021 but the 21-year-old Italy international says his agent will speak to the club and he wants to stay with them for a "long time". (Football Italia)

Liverpool have been linked with Ajax defender Perr Schuurs, 21, but the Reds have made no bid for the Dutchman. (Voetbal Primeur - in Dutch)


West Ham and Chelsea are monitoring the progress of 18-year-old England youth left-back Matthew Bondswell, who is on loan at FC Dordrecht from RB Leipzig. (Telegraph)

Newcastle's match against Aston Villa on Friday could be in doubt after a coronavirus outbreak forced four players and one member of staff to isolate. (Guardian)

Former boss Gus Poyet is in line for a dramatic return to Sunderland following the sacking of Phil Parkinson on Sunday. (Northern Echo)

Arsenal have revived their interest in RB Leipzig defender Ibrahima Konate and hope to complete a deal for the 21-year-old France Under-21 centre-back in January. (Todofichajes)

Newcastle are considering a deal to re-sign Eintracht Frankfurt defender Jetro Willems. The 26-year-old Netherlands left-back made 20 appearances on loan at St James' Park last season before suffering a season-ending knee injury in January. (Shields Gazzette)

Celtic are interested in signing Crystal Palace and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy, but Aston Villa and Burnley are also interested in the 30-year-old. (Teamtalk)

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he does not "predict a lot of ins and outs" during the January transfer window. (Evening Standard)

Spanish midfielders Riqui Puig, 21, and Carles Alena, 22, are fighting for their Barcelona futures along with Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite, 29, and Spanish left-back Junior Firpo, 24. (Marca)

French winger Florian Thauvin says he was "moved" by AC Milan technical director Paolo Maldini admitting the Serie A side were interested in signing him. The 27-year-old's contract at Marseille runs out in summer 2021. (Football Italia)

Juventus may target Atletico Madrid and Montenegro centre-back Stefan Savic, 29, to strengthen their defence. (Calciomercato)

Former Brazil left-back Roberto Carlos said a deal for him to move to Chelsea was "agreed" in 2007 only to fall through in the "final moments". (Goal)

Barnsley are keen to extend the loan spell of Leicester City midfielder Matty James at the club, with the 29-year-old Englishman's current stint ending in January. (Leicestershire Live)

Tuesday's Newspapers:
1st December 2020


daily mail
John Terry is a contender to be the next Derby manager, with key figures among the club's prospective new owners impressed by the former England captain, who is now assistant coach at Aston Villa.
David de Gea had a scan on his knee on Monday ahead of Manchester United's Champions League meeting with Paris Saint-Germain.
Inter Milan are interested in signing Chelsea striker Olivier Giroud in January on a six-month loan deal with an option to buy.
Newcastle United were forced to cancel training on Monday and have closed the club's Benton headquarters amid a Covid-19 outbreak - leaving Friday's trip to Aston Villa in doubt.


daily telegraph
After a nine-month wait, the Rugby Football Union will on Tuesday announce the return of an adapted 15-a-side rugby in the grassroots game.
The English Football League has asked the Government for the 35-year ban preventing fans drinking alcohol in view of the pitch to be suspended.
Newcastle United have been forced to close their training ground until Wednesday following a Covid outbreak at the club, placing a huge question mark over Friday night's Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.
France's Stephanie Frappart will become the first female official to take charge of a men's Champions League game when Juventus host Dynamo Kyiv on Wednesday.
Hakim Ziyech has said that Chelsea's players believe they can win the Premier League title this season.
Football has been urged to introduce neutral doctors as part of an immediate and radical overhaul of its "dangerous" head injury protocol.


daily mirror
Lyon's Houssem Aouar has claimed he has no regrets over his failed summer move to Arsenal.
Anthony Martial is a major doubt for Manchester United's crunch Champions League game against PSG after he was seen leaving the training ground.
Hakim Ziyech has revealed how he has learned a lot from Eden Hazard after calling him an inspiration.


the times
Football fans who are allowed in stadiums this week will be able to drink alcohol only while seated - but not in their seats in the stands.
Pep Guardiola has told Benjamin Mendy that he faces stern competition from Joao Cancelo for his place in the Manchester City starting XI.


the independent
Barcelona will be fined €3,000 (£2,692) for Lionel Messi's tribute to Diego Maradona after scoring in the win over Osasuna.


daily record
Celtic have revealed a winter training camp was behind the club's request for their New Year clash with Hibs to be rearranged.
Promotion chasers Hearts have published their annual accounts for 2020 - posting a small profit despite the raging Covid crisis.


scottish sun
Ex-Rangers and Kilmarnock 'keeper Cammy Bell has told Queen's Park he's set to retire from football.
Police are scouring social media footage of the Celtic fan protests to identify yobs who pelted officers with missiles.


daily express
Chelsea are interested in signing David Alaba and a bid could come as early as January.


daily star
Manchester United and Chelsea will have to contend with Manchester City for the signature of Denis Zakaria in the transfer window.


the sun
Watford ace Andre Gray has apologised for holding a Covid poker party with pals - months after previously flouting lockdown rules.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
2nd December 2020


the sun
Barcelona are ready to offload centre-back Samuel Umtiti with Everton favourites to capitalise.
Football fans will pack out football stadiums by the end of the season even if the vaccine programme hasn't been fully rolled out.
Nice manager Patrick Vieira wants to take Arsenal defender William Saliba on loan, according to reports.
John Barnes believes Jurgen Klopp could 'easily' convince Kalidou Koulibaly to sign for Liverpool in January.
The future of Lyon forward Memphis Depay is under scrutiny once again with Barcelona favourites to secure his signature.
Mario Balotelli is closing in on a transfer to Vasco de Gama with an official announcement set for January.
Anthony Joshua has told rival Tyson Fury the only way he'll sell out Wembley is by fighting him.


daily mail
Jurgen Klopp has been given a boost in his battle for five subs and his campaign to change the fixture schedule to reduce injuries after scientific research suggests he is right.
Barcelona have reportedly made Antonio Rudiger and Shkodran Mustafi their alternative defensive targets if they fail to sign Eric Garcia in January.
Zinedine Zidane has insisted he won't quit as Real Madrid boss after defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk left his side's Champions League hopes in the balance.
Sir Geoff Hurst has called the decision to patch up David Luiz, then allow him to play on and drive home after clashing heads with Raul Jimenez, 'absolutely disgraceful'.
Marine will be forced to play their dream FA Cup date with Tottenham at a different venue if they cannot make their stadium Covid-19 secure.


daily express
Liverpool have reportedly been offered free agent Ezequiel Garay in January but the Reds could face competition from Barcelona for the defender.
Real Madrid want to use Eden Hazard as part of a swap deal for PSG forward Kylian Mbappe, it has been claimed.


daily star
Manchester United could land 18-year-old Rennes midfielder Eduardo Camavinga in a cut-price £45m deal.


the times
The FA has responded to criticism in the BBC documentary Anton Ferdinand: Racism, Football and Me by writing to clubs to remind players that support is there for anyone who becomes a victim of abuse.
Restrictions on Premier League and EFL clubs appointing foreign managers are to come in from January - and the new rules would have prevented Manchester United appointing Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.


daily telegraph
Chelsea are set to reduce the allocation of family tickets available to players when fans return in a bid to get as many supporters into Stamford Bridge as possible.
The Football Association continues to resist tape recording all victim accounts of misconduct despite facing criticism during the Anton Ferdinand documentary.
Reforms to the Champions League format involving clubs playing 10 different opponents in the group stage are set to be discussed by Uefa.
The drastic health, social and economic impact of a sharp drop in physical activity was laid bare to parliament on Tuesday, ahead of the return from lockdown of grassroots sport.


daily record
Real Madrid fell to a shock 2-0 defeat at Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League - and it's bad news for Scotland's coefficient.
Scottish clubs may see more demand from the Premier League for players after Brexit - but new rules could make signing promising talent more difficult.
Derek McInnes has told on-form Ryan Hedges he has to rip things up for the next four months if he is to have any chance of breaking into the Wales squad for the Euro 2020 finals.

Thursday's Newspapers:
3rd November 2020



the sun
Tottenham can reportedly sign Inter Milan star Milan Skriniar for £45m next month.
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he wanted to sign Diogo Jota three years ago after the Liverpool boss saw him play for Wolves in his debut.
Arsene Wenger has reportedly rejected a big-money offer to return to football with Serbia.
Wigan's future is on the line as the EFL asks more questions about Spanish bidder Jose Miguel Garrido Cristo.
Marcus Rashford could miss Manchester United's clash against West Ham after sustaining a shoulder injury.
Premier League players will again wear rainbow laces for the next two weekends - to press home the league's commitment to diversity.
Erling Haaland has been ruled out for the remainder of 2020 after suffering a hamstring injury.


the guardian
Anthony Joshua would be ready to take a pay cut if it means he can fight Tyson Fury in Britain.
World Athletics has opened the door for Russia's track and field stars to compete at the Olympic Games in Tokyo next year providing promises of serious reform are upheld.


daily mail
A device that instantly diagnoses concussion by testing a player's saliva could be available to use by 2022.
Liverpool's hopes of signing Perr Schuurs have been dealt a blow after the Ajax defender revealed he is prepared to turn down an Anfield move.
Zinedine Zidane and the Real Madrid dressing room are divided with the Frenchman facing a 'total breakdown' between himself and his players.
Newcastle have been trying to contain the spread of Covid-19 for at least two weeks - and senior staff believe they should have been tested more frequently this season.
Sunderland are investigating after one of their players Jay Turner-Cooke labelled the club's hierarchy 'cowards' for making his father, the club kitman, redundant.
Neymar has revealed he is desperate to reunite with former team-mate Lionel Messi next season, raising the question as to whether that is in Paris, in Manchester or back at Barcelona.
Football agencies will organise cultural and diversity training for their foreign clients to try to avoid the type of race controversy that has left Edinson Cavani facing a ban.
Overseas spectators will be allowed to attend next summer's Olympics without mandatory vaccines or quarantine periods.


daily telegraph
Aston Villa have valued England star Jack Grealish at £100m with the price rising all the time.
The "shocking" and "shameful" lack of diversity within leading sports organisations in Wales will be exposed on Thursday night.
Olympic champion Adam Peaty has called on the Government to urgently invest in the nation's swimming facilities as the country builds back from Covid-19 and exempt them from any future lockdowns.


the times
An American sports investment company is close to completing the takeover of Burnley with the Premier League set to approve the £200m deal.
Planned reforms of the Champions League that would involve clubs playing 10 different rivals in the group stage could restore the "zing" to the competition, according to marketing experts.
Newcastle's players have been given individual training programmes, as they were during lockdown, in an attempt to keep them fit enough to fulfil the club's next Premier League fixture, against West Bromwich Albion a week on Saturday.
Marine are confident that their ground will be Covid-19 compliant and have insisted they are ready to stage their FA Cup third-round tie with the Premier League leaders Tottenham Hotspur.
Competitors at the Tokyo Olympics next year will have to return home immediately after their events rather than indulge in the usual post-Games sightseeing and partying, organisers have warned.


daily star
Chelsea are reportedly targeting a free move for out-of-contract Bayern Munich star David Alaba - which could see Frank Lampard cool his interest in Declan Rice.


daily mirror
John Terry would look to take former Chelsea and England team-mate Ashley Cole to Derby as part of his management team.
Liverpool midfielder Gini Wijnaldum says the Reds aren't really training at the moment as Jurgen Klopp's side continue to sustain injuries during their crowded fixture list.


daily express
One of Diego Maradona's sons has called for Lionel Messi to retire his Argentina and Barcelona No 10 shirt in honour of his dad.


scottish sun
A team of hooligan spotters is trawling CCTV and social media in a bid to nail the Celtic thugs who injured three policemen.
Steven Gerrard says Rangers' European runs have "educated" him as a manager.
Neil Lennon has revealed he's pushing ahead with January transfer targets.
Dundee United are at the centre of a Covid-19 scare - after members of their staff tested positive.

Friday's Newspapers:
4th December 2020



daily mail
Manchester United have been given the go-ahead to trial 'safe-standing' at Old Trafford once they are allowed to return to full capacity and will install 1,500 rail seats early next year as part of an initial trial.
More than a dozen football clubs in the EFL has refused to pay millions of pounds to Her Majesty's Revenue and Customs in November in protest at a lack of financial support for the national game from government.
Jurgen Klopp and his fellow Big Six managers face further frustration in their battle to introduce five substitutions in the top flight, with the Premier League seemingly reluctant to sanction the change at this stage of the season.
The Government have put back plans to invest £550m in grassroots football in support of the UK and Ireland's planned 2030 World Cup bid.
League One and Two clubs applying for additional funding from the Premier League will be limited to free transfers during next month's window, under the terms of the £250m bailout finalised on Thursday.
Nice have sacked manager Patrick Vieira after overseeing a run of five consecutive defeats, culminating in the French club's disappointing exit from the Europa League on Thursday night, according to reports in France.
Frank Lampard has been backed to manage England by his former Chelsea team-mate Branislav Ivanovic.
The Premier League will not change their Covid-19 testing programme despite the mass outbreak at Newcastle United threatening to disrupt more fixtures - and extra testing will remain at the expense and discretion of individual clubs.
Sergio Ramos called for a players-only crisis meeting after Real Madrid lost 2-0 to Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League on Tuesday - putting their chances of qualification in huge doubt.


the sun
Manchester City are back in pole position for Lionel Messi after Barcelona reopened their rift with the superstar.
Olivier Giroud told Chelsea manager Frank Lampard: play me or I am off.
Matteo Guendouzi has been 'worth every penny' since joining Hertha Berlin, sporting director Arne Friedrich has enthused.


daily telegraph
Manchester United stand to lose around £15m in budgeted income if they are knocked out of the Champions League next week in what would be a fresh blow in a year when club finances have been decimated by the Covid-19 crisis.
Senior MPs said the long-awaited agreement on the bailout package between the Premier League and the EFL is just a short-term sticking plaster and only regulatory reform will halt a "deep-rooted" crisis.
Marcelo Bielsa has admitted "Spygate" gave him a lesson about what is acceptable in English football as he prepares to meet Frank Lampard in the Premier League.


the guardian
UK Sport failed to investigate detailed claims from a British Cycling whistleblower who also alleged that "Shane Sutton is corrupt", leaked emails suggest.


daily mirror
Liverpool could be about to welcome Trent Alexander-Arnold and Naby Keita back to the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with Wolves.
Chelsea starlet Billy Gilmour could become the subject of a January bid from Serie A giants Juventus, according to Italian reports.


daily star
Mauricio Pochettino is already considering alternative options to Manchester United for his next managerial job.
Olivier Giroud is set to be dropped by Chelsea this weekend against Leeds, despite scoring four in their Champions League clash in Seville.
Former Arsenal scout Joel Crahay has revealed that the club tried to sign Rennes winger Jeremy Doku during his time at Anderlecht.
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams is being monitored by Newcastle for a January move.
Lionel Messi has been tipped to join Paris Saint-Germain next year in a move that could see him reunited with former Barcelona team-mate Neymar.


the times
Home advantage has narrowed significantly in the Premier League during the period in which no fans were allowed into stadiums, according to an analysis of results since the beginning of last season.
Sunderland will begin a significant rebuilding process at the club by appointing Kristjaan Speakman as their new sporting director.
A number of Great Britain's leading track and field stars are facing financial turmoil after severe cuts to their contracts with Nike, with Katarina Johnson-Thompson understood to be among those affected.


scottish sun
Riot police will be on standby around Celtic Park on Sunday to prevent a repeat of the shameful protests that saw three officers injured last weekend.

Saturday's Newspapers:
5th December 2020



daily mirror
Manchester United are keeping tabs on Leicester winger Harvey Barnes as a possible transfer alternative to Jadon Sancho.
Trent Alexander-Arnold is winning his battle to be fit for Liverpool's clash with Wolves on Sunday.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists he will not run Marcus Rashford into the ground and risk burning him out.
Harry Winks might have to quit Tottenham in January - or risk losing his England place at the Euros.


daily telegraph
The Premier League's £250m rescue package will fail to address the chaos of the English game's "fundamentally unhealthy" pyramid, according to a former chairman of the Football Association.
A £550m grass-roots cash injection ahead of a potential 2030 World Cup bid is safe despite ministers sparking alarm by omitting the pre-election pledge in the Spending Review.
Hector Bellerin has said speculation over Mikel Arteta's future is "so unjust" and insisted that the Arsenal manager's overhaul of the club cannot be completed overnight.
The League Managers' Association has experienced a significant spike in requests to help former managers and coaches who have been diagnosed with dementia.
Crystal Palace's players have all returned negative coronavirus tests after the club took special measures following the recent outbreak at Newcastle United.
Renewed calls have been made to scrap 'harmful' and 'discriminatory' regulations forcing female athletes to regulate naturally-higher testosterone levels in order to compete.
England's tour to South Africa could be called off as officials anxiously await results of an emergency round of testing for Covid-19.


the sun
Manchester City star Benjamin Mendy is in a race against time to save his £475,000 supercar from being crushed.
Eric Dier has revealed he was ready to quit Spurs before Jose Mourinho reinvented him as a defender.
Petr Cech wants football chiefs to not ban heading as he fears new laws to limit heading would ruin the game.
'New Mesut Ozil' Berkay Ozcan is back on Arsenal's radar.
Arsenal players allegedly exchanged angry words with each other in a clear-the-air meeting called by manager Mikel Arteta, reports claim.
FIFA boss Gianni Infantino has thrown his weight behind Arsene Wenger's planned reform of the offside laws.
Millwall players will keep taking the knee - despite fears they could be booed by their own fans for doing so.
Ryan Giggs has had his 'special leave' extended to cover the 2022 World Cup draw on Monday.


daily mail
Sir Alex Ferguson has texted David Moyes to praise the work he is doing, with the West Ham manager saying anyone who calls him a 'dinosaur' lacks intellect.
Sean Longstaff has signed a deal with super agent Pini Zahavi and it is expected the high profile 'Mr Fix It' will attempt to broker a transfer away from Newcastle.
Manchester United are revisiting long-standing plans to appoint a director of football on the orders of owner Joel Glazer.
Jurgen Klopp has warned England will suffer at next summer's European Championships if the Premier League persist with the rule of three substitutions.
The cyber attack on Manchester United is finally over, two weeks after hackers targeted the club, it was revealed on Friday night.
Nuno Espirito Santo on Friday expressed optimism that Raul Jimenez would play for Wolves again after he suffered a fractured skull against Arsenal.


the times
Max Allegri wants to be the next successful coach in English football.
Leeds United may soon be in line for another big cash injection from the San Francisco 49ers, according to a new document submitted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Joe Hart could make his first Premier League appearance for nearly two years tomorrow after doubts emerged over the fitness of the Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.


daily star
Arsenal could be signing the next David Beckham in Hungarian sensational Dominik Szoboszlai.
Liverpool and Arsenal are two teams with an eye on the January transfer window, and could be set to battle it out for Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma.


daily record
Former Hearts defender Aaron Hickey has confirmed Celtic were one of a clutch of clubs after his signature in the summer.
Neil Lennon sat down with Jeremie Frimpong in Celtic's team hotel and had a lengthy one-to-one chat.


scottish sun
Rangers have outstripped Celtic in the European prize money stakes for the first season since 2010-11.

Sunday's Newspapers:
6th December 2020



sunday mirror
Manchester United are set to reward Bruno Fernandes with a new double-your-money contract worth £200,000-a-week.


mail on sunday
Chelsea are reportedly open to selling centre-backs Antonio Rudiger and Fikayo Tomori in January.
Zinedine Zidane has reportedly held a conversation on the phone with Red Bull Salzburg's Dominik Szoboszlai over a potential move to Real Madrid in January.


sunday telegraph
Spectators at Tottenham's FA Cup third-round tie at non-league Marine FC could be the first football crowd to try digital health passports to help boost Covid-19 crowd numbers.


sunday times
Joe Hart could make his first Premier League appearance for nearly two years in the North London Derby after doubts emerged over the fitness of Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
The Arsenal Women head coach Joe Montemurro says there should be no more "excuses or delays" in action when it comes to the introduction of concussion substitutes in football.


sunday express
Jesse Lingard has talked with the Manchester United hierarchy about a possible move away from Old Trafford when the transfer window reopens in January.
Manchester United are still working on getting summer signing Amad Diallo a work permit to be able to join the club in the January transfer window.


the sun on sunday
Liverpool are targeting a January double transfer swoop for RB Leipzig pair Dayot Upamecano and Ibrahima Konate, according to reports.
Bristol City stars wore black armbands against Birmingham in tribute to one of the victims of the Avonmouth explosion earlier this week.


sunday mail
Fan group The Celtic Trust have hit out at Parkhead power-brokers for 'insulting' supporters in recent weeks, amid speculation surrounding Neil Lennon's future at the club.


Manchester United are set to reward Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 26, with a new double-your-money contract worth £200,000-a-week in a bid to ward off interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)

England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 27, is ready to ask Manchester United to let him leave in January, with reported interest from a number of Premier League sides plus Scottish clubs Rangers and Celtic. (Team Talk)

However, Manchester United are set to extend Lingard's contract by another year - despite his continuing first-team absence. (Star on Sunday)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has asked former club Manchester City to keep him informed about the availability of England defender John Stones, 26. (90 Min)

Inter Milan will open talks with former Everton and Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku over a new contract amid interest in the 27-year-old Belgium striker from clubs including Juventus. (90 Min)

Former Liverpool and Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is set to sign for Serie B club AC Monza on a deal until the end of the season. The 30-year-old Italian has been without a club since leaving Brescia after their relegation last term. (Sky Sports)

Paris St-Germain sporting director Leonardo says the club is making progress as they look to tie France striker Kylian Mbappe, 21, down to a new deal. (Goal)

Besiktas president Ahmet Nur Cebi has admitted he would be keen to re-sign Everton's Turkey striker Cenk Tosun, 29, but has hinted his side would only be able to afford a loan deal. (Liverpool Echo)

Jose Mourinho says Tottenham "did not waste our time" attempting to sign Brazil midfielder Willian, 32, in the summer because Arsenal's wage offer was out of their reach. (London Evening Standard)


Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has contacted RB Salzburg's Hungary midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai in the hope of persuading the 20-year-old to sign for the Spanish club. (Bild, via AS)

Leicester City have been linked with Sporting Lisbon's Ecuador winger Gonzalo Plata, 20. (Vitotvo, via Leicester Mercury)

Serie A side Bologna are eyeing a move for Wolves forward Patrick Cutrone, the 22-year-old Italian who is currently on loan at Fiorentina. (Il Resto del Carlino, via Sport Witness)

Former Liverpool defender Conor Coady, the 27-year-old Wolves and England centre-back, knew former Molineux team-mate and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, 24, would prove an immediate success at Anfield. (Liverpool Echo)

Newcastle's fixture against West Brom next Saturday is in the hands of "the medical people", according to Baggies boss Slaven Bilic. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Monday's Newspapers:
7th December 2020



daily telegraph
Kieran Trippier is among the players Manchester United will consider signing when they look to strengthen at right-back in January.
Filippo Giraldi has left his role as technical director at Watford, a position he held since 2016.
Aston Villa manager Dean Smith will remind Jack Grealish and Ross Barkley of their responsibilities after the pair appeared to break coronavirus social distancing rules on Saturday.
Burnley full-back Charlie Taylor is close to agreeing a new deal at Turf Moor to extend his stay into a fifth season.
The English Football League will remind its clubs and players of their coronavirus responsibilities after a weekend in which Norwich City's Max Aarons hugged a supporter at Carrow Road.
The players of Millwall and Queens Park Rangers will be supported by their clubs and the football authorities to take a knee ahead of their match at The Den on Tuesday night, three days after the gesture was loudly booed by Millwall fans.


daily mail
Thomas Muller has admitted talk of a return to the international fold with Germany is a long way off despite his imperious club form in the Bundesliga.
Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has played down the prospect of the club signing Lionel Messi if he leaves Barcelona next year.
The FA will examine the disgraceful booing of players taking a knee at Millwall and Colchester on Saturday - but there is growing doubt over whether the clubs will be punished.


the sun
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's agent has slated Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta's tactics following their defeat in the North London derby.
Wolves' players wore Raul Jimenez tribute tops at Liverpool as boss Nuno Espirito Santo revealed the striker has returned home after his sickening head injury.
Granit Xhaka was trolled by Bundesliga side Augsburg after the midfielder's lacklustre performance in the North London derby.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's super-agent Mino Raiola believes the legendary Swede will be able to play until he's 50.


daily mirror
Mesut Ozil believes he will be able to get another top club - but is unlikely to leave before next summer.
Manchester United are set to extend Jesse Lingard's contract despite the midfielder barely featuring this term.
Millwall staff confronted the club's hierarchy in heated scenes to demand action after fans booed their own players taking the knee.


daily express
Arsenal could be forced into launching a bid for transfer target Red Bull Salzburg's Dominik Szoboszlai during the January window after news emerged that Real Madrid are set to make a bid of their own.
Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea are among six clubs to have been offered the chance to sign Juventus star Paulo Dybala, according to reports.


daily record
Under-fire Neil Lennon has admitted Celtic's title hopes are hanging by a thread - along with his managerial reign.
Joe Lewis backed Andy Considine's target of splitting the Old Firm and snatching a Champions League spot - despite Aberdeen chucking away another two points.


scottish sun
Raging Celtic fans tried to block the team's coaches as they left Parkhead following another dismal display - as cops struggled to contain the violence.


Juventus and Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 27, has been offered to the Premier League's big six - Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Arsenal. (90 Min)

Manchester United are monitoring Atletico Madrid's English defender Kieran Trippier, 30, as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer targets right-back competition for English full-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 23. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Arsenal's out-of-favour Germany midfielder Mesut Ozil, 32, believes he will be able to get another top club - but is unlikely to leave before next summer. (Mirror)

Manchester United have emerged as the leading candidate to sign Argentine midfielder Thiago Almada, 19, from his country's top-flight side Velez Sarsfield. (Todo Fichajes, via Team Talk)

Liverpool and Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 30, has hinted that he is waiting for the club to make the first move with regards to extending his contract. (Mirror)


Arsenal could be forced into launching a bid for transfer target Dominik Szoboszlai during the January window after news emerged that Real Madrid are set to make a bid of their own for Salzburg's 20-year-old Hungary midfielder. (Express)

Manchester United shirt sponsors Chevrolet believe it would be worth their while commercially to help finance a move to bring Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 35, back to Old Trafford. (Auto Esporte, via Sun)

Paris St-Germain sporting director Leonardo has played down the prospect of the club signing Argentina playmaker Lionel Messi if the 33-year-old leaves Barcelona next year. (Mail)

West Ham are among a host of clubs from England and Portugal keeping an eye on former Tottenham player Marcus Edwards. The 22-year-old English winger is currently with Portuguese top-flight outfit Vitoria Guimaraes. (Team Talk)

Stoke boss Michael O'Neill has played down the level of interest the Potters had in Middlesbrough and Northern Ireland defender Paddy McNair, 25, during the summer. (Teesside Gazette)

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba tested positive for coronavirus in August and said he got "tired very fast" after returning to training at the start of the season. (MUTV, via Mirror)

Brighton's English defender Dan Burn, 28, says Albion players would be fully supportive of any player who revealed they were gay. (Argus)

Tuesday's Newspapers:
8th December 2020


daily mail
Cristiano Ronaldo could be on his way back to Manchester United, with the club's shirt sponsor Chevrolet reportedly willing to help finance a move.
Players have discussed walking off the pitch if fans continue to disrespect their fight against racism.


the sun
Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United are all interested in the 20-year-old Cagliari centre-back Sebastian Walukiewicz.
Eden Hazard has reportedly cost Real Madrid £65,000 per minute since his £143m move from Chelsea in 2019.
Hulk has officially left Shanghai SIPG four years after first joining - and could now move to the Premier League on a free transfer.
Arsenal are among six clubs in the race to sign Dominik Szoboszlai - but a huge sell-on clause and a transfer payment plan could scupper a deal.
Juan Mata has made it clear that he does not want Lionel Messi to join Manchester City.


daily telegraph
Slaven Bilic is locked in another battle to save his job after West Brom's thrashing by Crystal Palace on Sunday.
Frank Lampard says Kai Havertz will be one of the best players in world football.
More than 70 former rugby players are preparing a potentially seismic group litigation action over the effects of concussions they suffered during their careers.


the times
Watford captain Troy Deeney has said that he will take his team off the field at Millwall if they are subjected to racial abuse when they play there this month.


daily express
England boss Gareth Southgate says he already knows his best XI for Euro 2020.


daily mirror
Mohamed Salah's Egypt team-mate Mohamed El-Shennawy has declared he would reject an offer from Liverpool in order to stay with Al Ahly.


daily star
Manchester United are set to make a surprise swoop for Real Madrid defender Lucas Vazquez to provide competition for Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Chelsea stars were left frustrated by the superstitious training routine of Maurizio Sarri.


scottish sun
Jesse Lingard's representatives are exploring the option of a January loan move with Celtic and Rangers both linked, according to reports.


daily record
Michael Gardyne has vehemently denied claims that he fired a homophobic slur towards Rangers stars Connor Goldson or Alfredo Morelos.


the guardian
Frank Lampard has said he is not under pressure from Chelsea's board to sell Kepa Arrizabalaga after dropping the £71.6m goalkeeper.

Wednesday's Newspapers:
9th December 2020



daily mail
Manchester United 'could sign Paulo Dybala' if Paul Pogba returns to Turin as part of a swap deal.
Gareth Southgate has offered his support to Wayne Rooney as the former England captain embarks on his managerial career.
MLS side DC United have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil ahead of the January transfer window.
Marine FC's fairytale FA Cup run has taken another welcome twist after it was revealed their third round tie against Tottenham was selected for broadcast.
The FA and other governing bodies will face racial diversity targets for their boardrooms from next year, with the Government determined to add ethnic representation to the gender quotas introduced three years ago.
Newcastle United are confident Saturday's visit of West Bromwich will go ahead after the players returned to training on Tuesday.
Ross Barkley has been ruled out of Aston Villa's clash with Midlands rivals Wolves on Saturday.
Premier League and Championship clubs will lose £110 million per year if a Government review of gambling, launched today, leads to a ban on betting companies sponsoring football shirts.


daily mirror
Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen wants to link up with team-mate Raheem Sterling to continue the fight against racism and inequality.
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Xherdan Shaqiri trained with Liverpool on Tuesday as the Reds limbered up for their Champions League trip to Denmark to face FC Midtjylland.
Arsenal target Dominik Szoboszlai has been backed for a move to RB Leipzig by his national manager Marco Rossi.
Barcelona attacker Philippe Coutinho admits there is tension within the squad after a poor start to the league which has left them down in ninth place.
Mesut Ozil is close to joining Fenerbahce according to one of the Turkish side's chiefs.


the sun
Patrick Vieira is poised for a quick return to management with Nantes - just days after being sacked by French club Nice.
Gabriel Martinelli made his long-awaited playing return for Arsenal's U23s on Tuesday night.


daily express
Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is set for a January transfer U-turn after two excellent performances from Caoimhin Kelleher.


daily star
Arsenal are facing two new stumbling blocks as they pursue a transfer for AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie.
Manchester United fans have begged the club to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer with Mauricio Pochettino.


the times
England forwards Steve Thompson and Michael Lipman and the Wales flanker Alix Popham are among a group of eight former rugby players preparing to launch legal action for negligence against World Rugby, the RFU and the WRU.
Jürgen Klopp is set to give youngsters Billy Koumetio, Jake Cain and Leighton Clarkson their Champions League debuts in Liverpool's dead-rubber group match against Midtjylland tonight.
The financial gap between clubs in the Champions League and the Europa League has widened significantly in the past three years, a new report has warned.


daily telegraph
The Rugby Football Union is understood to be seeking costs of up £1 million from the promoter of the Barbarians after 13 players were found guilty of breaching Covid-19 protocols.
England have been given the all clear to fly home on Thursday after two members of the touring party were retested and found to be clear of Covid-19.
Pep Guardiola is hoping Sergio Agüero can finally put his injury nightmare behind him as he prepares to welcome back the Manchester City striker against Marseille in the Champions League on Wednesday night.


daily record
Rangers have been fined €10,000 after their match against Benfica kicked off late but manager Steven Gerrard is in the clear.
Ian Black believes Hearts will deliver a fatal blow to Neil Lennon's reign by lifting the Scottish Cup at Hampden.
Celtic and Rangers face an uphill battle to save an automatic Champions League place after Dynamo Kiev dropped into the Europa League.


scottish sun
Rangers are keen on a deal to sign Billy Gilmour on loan next month.
Hatem Elhamed could be set for a shock exit from Celtic next month in a desperate bid to reunite his family.
Celtic are braced for interest in rookie right-back Jeremie Frimpong with a number of English Championship clubs monitoring his situation.

Thursday's Newspapers:
10th December 2020



daily mail
Paul Pogba is heading for the Manchester United exit following heart-to-heart talks with manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his substitute role in the crushing defeat to Red Bull Leipzig.
David Seaman believes Dean Henderson may have to part ways with Manchester United if he wants to challenge Jordan Pickford for the spot as England's No 1 goalkeeper.
Rainbow flags will be allowed in stadiums at the 2022 World Cup after Qatar said it would comply with FIFA rules promoting tolerance and inclusion at matches despite the Arab country's strict anti-LGBTQ laws.
Manchester United's early exit from the Champions League has cost the club a minimum of £8.6m.
Scouts from Arsenal, Tottenham, Everton and Manchester United will be watching Leon Bailey on Thursday night as they assess a summer move for the Bayer Leverkusen winger.
EFL clubs are set to do battle at a meeting on Thursday to discuss the Premier League's bailout package.
Slaven Bilic could become the first Premier League manager to be sacked this season if West Brom lose against Newcastle, with Baggies chiefs already looking at alternatives to the Croatian manager.
Arsenal and Wolves are among the clubs monitoring developments with Valencia striker Maxi Gomez.
Samuel Umtiti could leave Barcelona to join Juventus on loan during the January transfer window.


daily mirror
Video footage captured Juventus star Pablo Dybala and some of his team-mates openly laughing at Ronald Koeman during their 3-0 victory over Barcelona in the Champions League.
Liverpool are hoping 'sporting guarantees' can convince Kylian Mbappe to take a wage-cut and join the Premier League champions.


the times
Paul Pogba is determined to leave Manchester United and has his heart set on a return to Juventus.
British athletics has descended into a bout of infighting after a group of senior figures in the sport sent the UK Athletics board a letter criticising the chief executive, Joanna Coates, and her leadership team.


the guardian
Rugby union authorities are likely to be forced into immediate safety measures to reduce the risk of lawsuits from current and future players, a leading brain injury lawyer has said.


daily telegraph
The Rugby Players' Association are prepared to start legal proceedings against the law firm representing former rugby players with early-onset dementia over damaging claims that it is not fit for purpose.


the sun
Fed-up Manchester United chiefs want Paul Pogba out of the club in the January transfer window.
England's 'big six' clubs could all be part of a new-look Champions League amid UEFA chiefs' latest plans to fend off the genuine threat of a breakaway European Super League.
Manchester United are staring at a potential £50million financial black hole after their Champions League debacle.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is keeping tabs on young defender Eric Garcia's situation at his former club Manchester City.
Race row Romanian ref Sebastian Coltescu looks set to dodge a 10-game ban - by quitting football.
Raul Jimenez's father says the striker's fractured skull 'won't have any consequences' on his Wolves future.
Diego Maradona's relatives began fighting over his £37million fortune yesterday - with at least 16 battling for a slice.
RB Leipzig will have to pay £16.2m to sign Champions League hero Angelino on a permanent basis in the summer.


scottish sun
Hatem Elhamed has confessed he has struggled to settle at Celtic - as three Israeli clubs battle to sign him in the New Year.

Friday's Newspapers:
11th December 2020


the sun
Juventus are considering cutting ties with Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey.
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly now leaning towards a move to DC United - where he can better manage his business activities.
Fikayo Tomori is set to leave Chelsea on loan in January, according to reports.
Wolves have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Brazilian forward Hulk on a free transfer to stand in for the injured Raul Jimenez.
Several Premier League clubs are looking to sign Bayer Leverkusen talent Leon Bailey.


the times
The FA has taken out a £175m loan from the Bank of England to ease financial problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, documents released by the bank have revealed.
Paul Pogba is determined to leave Manchester United and has his heart set on a return to Juventus.


daily telegraph
Championship clubs are demanding a meeting with referees' chief Mike Riley over the poor standard of officiating this season.
Manchester United's senior players fear the team's erratic form is being exacerbated by too many tactical and selection changes from manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Frank Lampard, the Chelsea manager, will tell his players that Christmas parties are off-limits this year during the Covid-19 pandemic and hectic festive schedule.


daily mail
Footballers have been told to scrap their Christmas parties this year to avoid breaching UK coronavirus laws.
Clubs in Leagues One and Two of the EFL have used a meeting of all 72 football league sides to push for a larger share of the £250m bailout package agreed with the Premier League than smaller rivals.
Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United for £50m with his future at the club uncertain.
Sheffield United want a new centre-back in January and are exploring potential deals for Manchester United's Marcos Rojo or Preston North End's Ben Davies.
Barcelona chief Jordi Farre has insisted Lionel Messi will sign a new contract if he is elected as the club's new president in a potentially huge blow to Manchester City's chances of signing him on a free transfer.


daily express
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has been discussing William Saliba's future and confirmed he will decide what to do with the defender in the coming weeks.
The Premier League's 'big six' could all be guaranteed a place in the Champions League with plans to shake up Europe's premier competition having been discussed by UEFA.


daily mirror
Robin van Persie has revealed that he was left seething when Arsenal tried to persuade him to stay at the club by showing him their financial results.
Lionel Messi's failed exit from Nou Camp has left Barcelona's dressing room "disrupted" and certain players feeling "undervalued", according to reports from Spain.
Mikel Arteta is hoping to raid his former club Manchester City for the signing of Eric Garcia.


daily star
Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly ready to take over at Manchester United, should they look to replace Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Manchester United are huge admirers of Brighton's highly-rated defender Ben White, who is also linked with a move to Liverpool.


daily record
Steven Gerrard has issued a warning to Rangers' board calling for midfielder Glen Kamara to be rewarded with a new deal.
Morton have been rocked by the departure of manager David Hopkin just six games into the Championship season.


scottish sun
Rangers target Juan Alegria has revealed he's set to complete his move to Ibrox imminently and dreams of following in the footsteps of Colombian stars in Europe.
Shane Duffy's Celtic loan will not be cut short in January, according to Brighton boss Graham Potter.

Saturday's Newspapers:
12th December 2020


daily mail
Manchester's two giants are expected to express interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland over the coming months.
There seems to be no way back for Dele Alli at Tottenham under Jose Mourinho - but a January loan move to Paris Saint-Germain may just be the perfect way out.
Bayern Munich will not be bidding for Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi next month despite the Bundesliga giants still being interested in the player.
Former Barcelona midfielder Kevin-Prince Boateng has urged Lionel Messi to join Napoli next season.
The £200m American takeover of Burnley is set to be signed off next week.
Brendan Rodgers has told England U21 winger Demarai Gray he has no future at Leicester.
Fourteen years after fracturing his skull, Chelsea legend Petr Cech has joined Wycombe manager Gareth Ainsworth to release a Christmas single to fight dementia.


daily mirror
Arsenal have been dealt a major transfer blow as midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai is poised to seal a move to RB Leipzig.
News Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe has a fondness for Manchester United will likely come as a blow to Anfield chiefs.


daily telegraph
Harry Winks is ready to speak to Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy about concerns over his future and his place in England manager Gareth Southgate's squad for next summer's European Championships.
Bill Sweeney, the chief executive of the Rugby Football Union admits it must "allay fears" about the safety of the game as the governing body prepares to receive a lawsuit from former players for negligence in failing to protect them from the risks of concussions.
The World Anti-Doping Agency has attempted to quell fears from athletes over the Covid-19 vaccine by insisting "there is no reason to believe" it will cause drug test failures.


the times
Manchester City are poised to enter the race for Erling Haaland, the prolific Borussia Dortmund striker.
Rugby players who have had dementia diagnosed and are planning legal action against their governing bodies are in a "prime position to sue", according to the doctor leading research into the link between sport and neurodegenerative diseases.


the sun
PFA boss Gordon Taylor has demanded Premier League chiefs over-rule the clubs - and bring in five substitutes now.
Chelsea's secret weapon is coach Anthony Barry, who has tightened up the defence and got them scoring goals from set-pieces.


daily express
Manchester United are ready to turn their attention to Brighton defender Ben White as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues his pursuit of a new centre back.


daily record
The liquidator of Oldco Rangers has launched a £29m court case against administrators Duff & Phelps over their refusal to sell Ibrox stadium.

Sunday's Newspapers:
13th December 2020



sunday telegraph
Dele Alli will be granted a move from Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window out of respect for his five years' service to the club.
Mikel Arteta has warned Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang not to "overthink" his goal drought and has called on the captain's team-mates to step up and help him through this challenging spell.
The Government has been challenged to make the United Kingdom the world's most active country by 2030 as part of a new national plan to rebuild grass-roots sport following the Covid-19 pandemic.
Football's world players' union has demanded the scrapping of rules under which those who walk off the pitch in protest at racist abuse face punishment for doing so.


sunday mirror
Juventus hope Manchester United will allow Paul Pogba to return to Turin next month - on loan.
Liverpool target Kylian Mbappe will only leave Paris-Saint Germain if his parents think it is a good idea.
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing Inter Milan centre-back Stefan de Vrij as they look to ease their defensive injury crisis.
William Saliba has made light of his Arsenal omission after claiming he is "locked up" like former team-mate Matteo Guendouzi.
Carlo Ancelotti is ready to make a move next month for either of unsettled Spurs stars Dele Alli and Harry Winks.



SUN ON SUNDAY
Liverpool fear Diogo Jota may be crocked for two months.
Harry Winks may move abroad in January as he looks to keep alive his chances of being selected for England's Euro 2020 squad.
The Premier League's 'big six' will make a third attempt to bring in five subs next week with Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola leading calls.
Nice are reportedly interested in signing Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan in January until the end of the season.


mail on sunday
Football League clubs have held talks about scrapping taking a knee before matches to distance themselves from the political connotations of the Black Lives Matter movement.
Istanbul Basaksehir assistant manager Pierre Webo has said the player's decision to walk off the pitch after he was racially abused by a match official was a watershed moment in football.
PFA chief Gordon Taylor is personally wading into the Premier League's mounting injury crisis and has urged league bosses to overrule the clubs who have decided in favour of not using five substitutes.
Wolves reportedly want to sign former West Brom striker Salomon Rondon as cover while they wait for Raul Jimenez to recover from a fractured skull.
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes Donny van de Beek made a mistake by joining the club in the summer.
A Championship club has threatened to issue a lifetime ban to a supporter for booing while players took a knee this week.


daily star sunday
Mikel Arteta has refused to rule out a dramatic recall for Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil.


sunday mail
Scottish clubs will soon be barred from hoovering up some of Europe's top young talents under rules set to come into force after Brexit.



SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Celtic have joined a host of clubs keeping tabs on Airdrie winger Thomas Robert.
James Forrest is out of next month's Old Firm clash after suffering a devastating injury setback.

Monday's Newspapers:
14th December 2020



daily mail
Talks will start on Monday over the long-awaited mega-fight that would pocket Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury £100m each - and the bulk of the deal could be concluded in just two days.
Joel Matip suffered a back injury in Liverpool's 1-1 draw against Fulham to give Jurgen Klopp an even bigger selection headache.
Lionel Messi must take a pay cut or he will have to leave Barcelona next summer, according to one of the presidential candidates in the club's upcoming election.


daily star
Wolves are ready to renew their interest in Manchester City defender Oleksandr Zinchenko.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reportedly turned down an offer from Juventus to swap Miralem Pjanic and Douglas Costa for Paul Pogba during the previous transfer window.


the sun
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Trent Alexander-Arnold were quickly friends again after it appeared they had a minor touchline fall-out.
Harry Redknapp and Sam Allardyce will go head-to-head in a star-studded celebrity football match to raise funds for Covid-19 charity Mask Our Heroes.
An Arsenal return for Mesut Ozil appears to be on the cards next month - but Mikel Arteta says a decision has still not been made.
Borussia Dortmund reportedly have an agreement with Marco Rose to become their next permanent manager.


daily mirror
Former Tottenham star Christian Eriksen will reportedly be offered to Arsenal in a swap deal this January.
Pep Guardiola admitted Manchester City are struggling to turn chances into goals - and conceded it is a concern.
Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman tore into youngster Riqui Puig in an explosive dressing room rant over reports he had leaked information out of the club.
RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff has confirmed the Bundesliga club's interest in highly-rated midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai.


the guardian
The expected multimillion pound lawsuit from rugby players who have suffered permanent brain damage has less than a 50/50 chance of succeeding and a settlement is the most likely outcome, according to two sports law experts.
Racing's ruling body is to review the process by which it approves racehorse names after a runner was allowed to compete under the name of a racial slur.


daily express
Toto Wolff has dismissed speculation that George Russell could be drafted in next season to replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes.
Manchester United will have the opportunity to sign AC Milan attacking midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu in January, but only if they are willing to pay around £20m.


daily record
Derek McInnes will make a pre-contract pitch for Ross County striker Ross Stewart and has also vowed to strengthen his Aberdeen squad again in January.


scottish sun
Martin O'Neill's wish for a managerial comeback will put Celtic on red alert.

Tuesday's Newspapers:
15th December 2020


daily mail
Gareth Bale is keen to return to parent club Real Madrid for a swansong season when his loan at Tottenham ends.
Granit Xhaka is facing a fight to save his Arsenal career after the club fired a stark warning over growing indiscipline on Monday.
Promoted clubs who breach the Championship's new salary cap on their way up could be hit with Premier League points deductions.
Juventus president Andrea Agnelli has questioned Paulo Dybala's recent claims about his future, by insisting the club have in fact made him a bumper new contract offer.
Marcos Alonso and Diego Costa began the mind games early as Atletico Madrid and Chelsea prepare to face each other in the last 16 of the Champions League.


daily mirror
Mikel Arteta has received unwavering support from the Arsenal hierarchy to lead the club to a "big, big, big and beautiful future".
Juventus outcast Sami Khedira has revealed he has talked to Carlo Ancelotti about signing for Everton.
Edu has hinted Arsenal are trying to reach a pay-off agreement with outcast Mesut Ozil.


daily star
Christian Eriksen is ready to snub a Premier League return and hold out for a move to PSG.


daily telegraph
Southampton are keen to sign Manchester United and England U21 full-back Brandon Williams on loan next month.
Another 30 rugby players have come forward to voice dementia fears to a legal team poised to launch its landmark duty-of-care case against authorities on Tuesday.


daily express
Arsenal plan to loan out defender William Saliba once the January transfer window opens.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan defender Stefan de Vrij in January.
Manchester United are plotting a raid on Inter Milan for Christian Eriksen but Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are in the running for the Denmark international.


the sun
West Ham can get Lyon skipper Marcelo for free next summer - after almost landing him for £20m in January.
Premier League clubs will vote to introduce concussion substitutes from the start of next month.
Arsenal outcast Mesut Ozil is reportedly open to a switch to the MLS when his current Gunners deal runs out at the end of season.
Arsenal are reportedly looking to land Stade Reims star Boulaye Dia in a bid to solve their goal crisis.


daily record
Derek McInnes has told Aberdeen's AGM the club could be set to sell unsettled Ronald Hernandez.


scottish sun
Celtic are closing in on a bumper contract extension for shock new No1 Conor Hazard.
Brazil icon Rivaldo reckons Ianis Hagi could quit Rangers.