Press Gossip - 2023

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Friday's Newspapers: 17th September 2021 the sun Manchester United, Liverpool and Manchester City are all interested in signing Jude Bellingham next summer with the midfielder shining for Borussia Dortmund. Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford looked sharp in training following an operation on his shoulder. Tottenham are facing an injury crisis up front with Lucas Moura and Steven Bergwijn both doubts for Sunday's game against Chelsea. Tottenham star Heung-Min Son has admitted he was a Manchester United fan as a kid thanks to South Korean icon Ji-Sung Park. Ex-Fulham midfielder Kevin McDonald is after a new club after a successful kidney transplant. daily telegraph Pep Guardiola is considering using Phil Foden as a midfielder following the England international's return from the foot injury he suffered during the summer. The organisers of a proposed new world 12-a-side tournament want to recruit England head coach Eddie Jones and have insisted they have the finances in place to make the project become a reality. French scrum-half Ludovic Radosavljevic has been banned for 26 weeks after he was found guilty of calling an opponent a "banana eater" and threatening to burn him during a match. daily mail Newcastle assistant boss Graeme Jones and striker Dwight Gayle were involved in a training-ground showdown this week, with captain Jamaal Lascelles forced to step in after tempers flared. Rangers refused entry to Chris Sutton and Neil Lennon at Ibrox on Thursday, citing security concerns as the reason why the former Celtic pair would not be allowed in to conduct punditry work. The Government want peace talks with Premier League players to repair the damage caused by a series of public barbs and gaffes from MPs that have alienated the football community. New Levante centre-back Shkodran Mustafi has slammed former club Schalke after his nightmare spell saw the club relegated from the Bundesliga. daily express Tottenham could reignite their interest in Antonio Rudiger if the defender doesn't sign a new contract at Stamford Bridge. Tottenham director Fabio Paratici is keen to land Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter, who was linked with a move to north London during the summer transfer window, according to reports. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has been asked to sack manager Ronald Koeman by several of the club's board members, according to reports. Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino will apparently stay with the Gunners, despite reports linking him to La Liga giants Barcelona. daily mirror Napoli fans were involved in violent clashes with police after missiles were thrown by both sets of supporters after their 2-2 draw with Leicester City on Thursday. Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has confirmed the club are in talks with Jack Wilshere over potentially allowing the former Gunners star to train with his old side once again. Mohamed Salah showed his dedication to Liverpool as he enjoyed a 3am cooldown in the swimming pool following the Reds' win over AC Milan. scottish sun Hibernian are set to part company with sporting director Graeme Mathie. daily record Steven Gerrard refused to make excuses as he admitted his side are still trying to find top form this season after going down to Lyon at Ibrox. Ryan Kent has given Rangers cause for concern after limping out of their game against Lyon. Dundee United will take the wraps off a statue to the legendary Jim McLean outside Tannadice on Saturday. Chelsea's Germany striker Timo Werner, 25, is one of four players being considered by Borussia Dortmund should 21-year-old Norway forward Erling Braut Haaland leave the club next summer. (SportBild - in German) Germany defender Antonio Rudiger's contract at Chelsea runs out next summer and talks over extending the 28-year-old's deal have stalled. (Times - subscription required) Barcelona are still hopeful of capturing France midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer if the 28-year-old decides against signing a new contract at Manchester United, though they would likely face competition from Paris St-Germain, Juventus and Real Madrid. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is set to promote academy midfielder Charlie Patino to the first-team squad amid reports Barcelona are monitoring the 17-year-old England youth international. (Mirror) Juventus are interested in Arsenal's French forward Alexander Lacazette, 30. (Calciomercato) Fiorentina owner Rocco Commisso is unsure whether Serbia's 21-year-old striker Dusan Vlahovic, who has been linked with Manchester City, Atletico Madrid and Juventus, will extend his deal beyond June 2023 with the Italian club. (Calciomercato, via Goal) Newcastle assistant manager Graeme Jones and English striker Dwight Gayle, 30, were involved in a heated training-ground argument, with captain Jamaal Lascelles having to separate the pair. (Mail) Everton manager Rafael Benitez has prioritised signing a top centre-back during the January transfer window. (Football Insider) A number of Barcelona board members have asked club president Joan Laporta to sack manager Ronald Koeman after Tuesday's 3-0 Champions League defeat at home to Bayern Munich. (AS - in Spanish) Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, will not be leaving the club according to manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (Sky Sports) Paul Pogba, 28, is said to be more comfortable with the idea of staying at Manchester United after being impressed by the club's summer signings. (Sky Sports) Tottenham are interested in Borussia Monchengladbach defender Matthias Ginter but face competition from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid for the 27-year-old Germany international's signature. (Calciomercato - Italian) Leeds have opened talks over a new contract with midfielder Kalvin Phillips, 25. (Football Insider) Former Swansea City manager Steve Cooper is a leading candidate to become Nottingham Forest's new boss after the Championship club sacked Chris Hughton. (Guardian) Italian Antonio Conte managed Morocco international Achraf Hakimi at Inter Milan and says the 22-year-old right-back, who joined Paris St-Germain in the summer, dreams of playing for Real Madrid.(Marca) Spanish forward Ansu Fati, 18, has moved a step closer to a contract extension at Barcelona after his agent arrived for talks with the La Liga club. (Marca) ​

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 18th September 2021 daily express Manchester City could launch a move for Harry Kane in the January transfer window with more details emerging around his failure to depart Tottenham over the summer. Bayern Munich have put talks with defender Niklas Sule on hold, which could give Chelsea a chance to make their move for the Germany defender. the sun New PSG forward Lionel Messi is on the search for a new home and could move into a castle outside Paris called the Pink Palace worth £41m where the French president stayed. Former referee Mark Clattenburg has revealed the moment he threw a football boot towards Jose Mourinho after a disagreement over a penalty that was not awarded to Manchester United against Stoke in 2017. Newcastle United are reportedly in chaos again after Dwight Gayle had a training ground bust-up with coach Graeme Jones. Manchester United transfer target Yves Bissouma thinks he is the best midfielder in the Premier League. Thiago Silva consoled new Chelsea signing Saul Niguez after his torrid Premier League debut, telling him "mine was much worse." daily mail Gareth Southgate is growing resigned to Callum Hudson-Odoi switching international allegiance to Ghana after the Chelsea forward rejected an U21 call-up for the European Championship qualifiers against Romania and Kosovo earlier this month. Aston Villa defender Matty Cash is set to be approached by Poland ahead of the next round of World Cup Qualifiers. Liverpool are reported to have opened contract talks with midfielder Naby Keita to try and avoid the situation which led to Gini Wijnaldum leaving as a free agent earlier this year. Chelsea are providing support to 'shocked' Reece James after a break-in which saw thieves steal his Champions League and Euro 2020 medals by carrying off a heavy safe from his Surrey home. Anthony Joshua has revealed he would like to join a tribe in the Amazon or make a space flight to Mars once his boxing career is done with. the independent Declan Rice has become Manchester United's No 1 transfer target ahead of another chance to see him first-hand when they face West Ham at the London Stadium on Sunday. daily telegraph Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Chelsea held talks with Harry Kane's representatives, even though he thought the Tottenham Hotspur striker would join Manchester City. Emma Raducanu has pledged to visit China next year as brand bosses capitalise on a Far East fanbase that almost matches Britain for excitement about her US Open triumph. The Rugby Football Union has performed a U-turn and will reinstate its full-time sevens programme for the start of the 2022 World Series. daily mirror It has been revealed that Liverpool are unlikely to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland in 2022 despite saving funds this summer. Manchester City failed with a "desperate" call to land young Barcelona star Ansu Fati after hearing that Cristano Ronaldo had joined Manchester United. Derby boss Wayne Rooney is set to pocket around £21m after liquidating his image rights company. Andreas Pereira's impressive performances as a defensive midfielder during a loan spell at Flamengo could bring an end to Manchester United's search for a player in that role. Steward Marisa Nobile revealed she feared she may have died after waking up from being knocked out by a wayward Cristiano Ronaldo shot and seeing the Manchester United player standing above her worried over her condition. the times Raheem Sterling has lost his place in Manchester City's leadership group and been replaced by Rúben Dias following a vote by players and staff. daily record Ange Postecoglou has revealed skipper Callum McGregor is in line for a new Celtic deal. Peter Haring says he has built a strong emotional connection with Hearts but no talks have yet taken place over an extension to his contract, which expires next summer. scottish sun Former Celtic star Ramon Vega wants to become the club's next chief executive. Manchester United have made West Ham's Declan Rice their top transfer priority next summer. The 22-year-old England midfielder is keen on a move to Old Trafford and was frustrated that the Hammers' £100m valuation priced him out of a move during the last transfer window. (Independent) Barcelona will attempt to sign England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, on loan from Manchester City in January after failing with a bid to bring him to the Nou Camp during the summer. (Sport - in Spanish) Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola says the 28-year-old France midfielder could re-join Juventus when his Manchester United contract expires at the end of the season. (Rai Sport via Corriere dello Sport - in Italian) Inter Miami striker Gonzalo Higuain says the MLS club have ambitions to sign Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi when the 33-year-old forward's Paris St-Germain contract runs out in 2023. (ESPN Argentina - in Spanish) Liverpool have opened talks with 26-year-old Guinea midfielder Naby Keita over a new contract. His current deal expires in 2023. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Brazilian forward Kayky, 18, has started training with Manchester City after they brought forward his move from Fluminense, which was originally set to be completed in January. (Manchester Evening News) Tottenham could renew their interest in 28-year-old Germany defender Antonio Rudiger if he fails to extend his deal at Chelsea beyond next summer. (Express) Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel says there are "many reasons" for Rudiger to leave but that the centre-back is not being distracted by speculation. (Mail) Tuchel has played down talk that Chelsea tried to sign England striker Harry Kane, 28, from Tottenham, but said he expected him to join Manchester City.(Guardian) Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi, 20, is considering switching his international allegiance from England to Ghana. (Mail) Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says 30-year-old France striker Alexandre Lacazette, whose contract runs out next summer, wis in his plans and will play an "instrumental" part this season. (Metro) Netherlands manager Louis van Gaal has left Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, out of his provisional squad for matches in October because of a lack of playing time. (Manchester Evening News) Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 30, is "worn out" and his move to Paris St-Germain from Liverpool in the summer was a "mistake", according to a close friend. (L'Equipe - in French) Burnley boss Sean Dyche hopes a number of players will commit to the club after he signed a new deal. (Times - subscription required) Spain defender Sergi Roberto, 29, will sign a contract extension with Barcelona in the next week after a deal was agreed with club president Joan Laporta. (Marca) Streaming platform DAZN is stepping up efforts to buy BT Sport, meaning it would take over the pay-TV channel's rights to show live Premier League football. (Times - subscription required) Juventus are interested in signing Serbia striker Luka Jovic, 23, on loan from Real Madrid, but the La Liga side would prefer to sell him. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Dani Alves, the 38-year-old Brazilian former Barcelona, Juventus and Paris St-Germain defender, has held talks with Flamengo after leaving left Sao Paulo over a wage dispute.(Torcedores - in Portuguese)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 19th September 2021 the sun on sunday Manchester United are planning a January clear-out with up to seven stars set for an exit. Donny van de Beek, Jesse Lingard, Phil Jones and Eric Bailly are among those who may be sold. Manchester United are in pole position to sign Jude Bellingham, having laid the foundations for a future deal before the teenage midfielder joined current club Borussia Dortmund. Crystal Palace are keen on Orlando City striker Daryl Dike, who impressed during a loan spell with Barnsley last season, but are being put off by an £18m price tag. Southampton are on the trail of Hull's left-winger  Keane  Lewis-Potter as they look for domestic  bargains. Derby County's punishment for going into administration could rise by another three points to 24 if they fail to pay players and boss Wayne Rooney by the end of September. Government ministers will this week give the go-ahead for Premier League clubs to register to open safe standing areas for pilot matches during the second half of the 2021-22 season. Oliver Skipp is set to sign a new contract with Tottenham worth in the region of £40,000 per week. Juventus and AC Milan continue to monitor Real Madrid striker Isco, who is reported still to be unhappy at the Bernabeu. daily star sunday Georgina Rodriguez, partner of Cristiano Ronaldo, has revealed the Manchester United forward does not cook and has been banned from changing lightbulbs. Cristiano Ronaldo will be a force in the Premier League for years to come, says Teddy Sheringham. sunday telegraph Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has hit back at Rio Ferdinand after his former Man Utd team-mate appeared to question whether Cristiano Ronaldo undermined his own boss by shouting at the pitch during their Champions League defeat by Young Boys. mail on sunday Barcelona are targeting a loan swoop for Raheem Sterling in January with the Manchester City forward a priority target. Lionel Messi will earn £94m in wages over his three-year contract at Paris Saint-Germain, including a £12.8m-a-year loyalty bonus and a cryptocurrency stake after avoiding a Barcelona pay-cut, it has been revealed. Chanel, Aston Martin and Uniqlo are among the companies lining up to hand endorsement deals to US Open champion Emma Raducanu. sunday express Erling Haaland has clashed with agent Mino Raiola over his next transfer, with reports in Spain claiming the Borussia Dortmund striker wants to join Real Madrid while Raiola wants him to join Barcelona. Chelsea are set to step up their interest in Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni but expect to face plenty of competition for the 21-year-old's signature. Wolves boss Bruno Lage has warned Manchester United and Arsenal that he will not let star midfielder Ruben Neves leave without a fight. sunday mirror Reports in Spain suggest that another Dutchman - Ajax boss Erik Ten Hag - is the preferred option to take over as Barcelona manager if Joan Laporta decides to move on from Ronald Koeman. RB Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi has emerged as a possible January transfer target for Liverpool, who will need reinforcements when they lose Sadio Mane and Mo Salah to the Africa Cup of Nations. Lautaro Martinez has agreed in principle to a new deal with Inter Milan which reportedly will not contain a release clause. scottish sun Kelty Hearts striker Nathan Austin claims he was a victim of racist abuse as he scored a perfect hat-trick in Saturday's League Two meeting against Albion Rovers. daily record Stephen Glass was involved in a spiky interview with the Aberdeen boss seemingly furious over booing from his club's own fans after they lost 1-0 to St Johnstone. Ryan Christie has hit back at claims the reason he left Celtic for Bournemouth earlier this summer was purely financial. Manchester United still want to sign Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, despite the return of Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo, 36. (Express) United are also in pole position to land 18-year-old Jude Bellingham after impressing the England midfielder during a tour of the club's facilities before he decided to join Borussia Dortmund. (Sun) Lionel Messi will make £25.6m in each of the next two seasons at Paris St-Germain, with the 34-year-old Argentina forward's salary due to rise by a further £8.5m if he stays for a third year. (L'Equipe, via Marca) Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola says the Netherlands centre-back could leave Juventus at the end of the season, with Chelsea interested in signing the 22-year-old. (Tuttosport, via Express) West Ham United coach Kevin Nolan says he would not sell 22-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice - who is a priority target for Manchester United - for £100m. (Manchester Evening News) Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani does not want to leave Old Trafford even though the 34-year-old Uruguay forward is now competing with Ronaldo for a starting spot. (ESPN Brazil - in Portuguese) Chelsea are preparing an attractive offer to lure Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni to Stamford Bridge as Juventus join the race for the 21-year-old Frenchman. (Tuttomercatoweb, via Express) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admits he has not made up his mind on his first-choice goalkeeper this season, with England's Dean Henderson, 24, and Spain's David de Gea, 30, vying for the number one jersey. (Mirror) Aston Villa defender Matty Cash will be approached by Poland before the next round of World Cup qualifiers because the 24-year-old qualifies to play for the country through family on his mother's side. (Mail) Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage has warned Manchester United and Arsenal he will not let Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves, 24, leave without a fight. (Express) Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson says he would like to rejoin Brazilian side Internacional if given the chance at some point, but the 28-year-old is "happy" after recently signing a six-year contract at Anfield. (Soccer Saturday, via Mirror) Barcelona head coach Ronald Koeman is considering leaving Spain full-back Sergi Roberto, 29, out of Monday's game against Granada to protect him after he was jeered off the pitch during Tuesday's loss to Bayern Munich. (Marca)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 20th September 2021 daily mirror Liverpool and Chelsea are on red alert after Kingsley Coman was tipped as a potential Bayern Munich departure. the sun Derby have been warned they could lose boss Wayne Rooney as they head into administration. Raul Jimenez has vowed he will soon be back to his best as the Wolves striker continues to build confidence after his career-threatening head injury. the guardian Pep Guardiola is facing a mounting injury crisis with the fitness of Ilkay Gündogan, Rodri, Aymeric Laporte, John Stones and Oleksandr Zinchenko all in the balance as Manchester City enter a crucial three-match, eight-day period. daily telegraph Derby County are set to appoint their administrators in the next 48 hours as outgoing owner Mel Morris apologised to staff and supporters over the club's plight. The ECB is set to decide on Monday whether they will cancel their tour of Pakistan as the head of the country's cricket board insists he fully expects England to fulfil their fixtures next month. daily mail Saudi Arabia's Al Ahli have parted ways with former Brazil midfielder Paulinho by mutual consent due to emergency circumstances. daily record Ange Postecoglou admits Liam Scales "isn't quite ready" for first-team action amid a left-back crisis at Celtic. Barcelona are preparing to bid for Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, Manchester United's France star Paul Pogba, 28, and Spain playmaker Dani Olmo, 23. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) With Pogba's Manchester United contract set to expire next summer, the club are prepared to offer a £400,000-a-week deal to make him the highest paid Premier League player of all time. (Express) England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, and Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly, 27, are among seven players who could be sold by Manchester United in a January clearout. (Sun) Chelsea will go head-to-head with Juventus for Monaco's France under-21 midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 21, in January. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian) Liverpool, Tottenham and Juventus are set to battle it out for Bayern Munich and France winger Kingsley Coman, 25. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Chelsea are also interested in Coman after Bayern Munich's ex-sporting director tipped him to leave the club. (Mirror) Barcelona head Ronald Koeman does not know what his future holds amid reports that president Joan Laporta is drawing up a list of replacements. (Express) Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 28, may still be feeling the effects of his failed Manchester City transfer this summer. (Talksport) Juventus were set to sign Gianluigi Donnarumma, 22, on a free from AC Milan this summer, but had to withdraw for financial reasons, allowing Paris St-Germain to bring in the Italy goalkeeper. (Goal) PSG sporting director Leonardo has dismissed suggestions that Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, will earn more than £30m per season during his three-year contract. (Mail) Manchester United are in contact with England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, over a new contract. Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 27, and England defender Luke Shaw, 26, are also on the club's 'contract list'. (Fabrizio Romano) Arsenal are lining up a £20m bid for Dutch Under-21 and Club Bruges winger Noa Lang, 22. (Fichajes via Mirror) Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has defended England winger Jadon Sancho over the 21-year-old's slow start to his Old Trafford career following his £73m summer move from Borussia Dortmund. (Sky Sports, via Star) AC Milan director Paolo Maldini is hopeful the club can agree a contract extension with 24-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, whose deal with the Serie A side runs out next summer. (SportsMole)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 21st September 2021 daily mail Juventus and Atletico Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Bukayo Saka and are expected to make a move for the Arsenal winger this season. Tottenham have no plans to change their policy on statues, amid pleas from fans for the club to produce a lasting memorial for Jimmy Greaves. Danny Drinkwater has labelled his Chelsea career 'a shambles' following his move to the club in 2017. Former Liverpool and Everton midfielder Don Hutchison believes Donny van de Beek should leave Manchester United in order to keep his career alive. Denis Law wants to help transform how sport supports dementia sufferers after becoming a new champion of a campaign by the Alzheimer's Society. daily express Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is reportedly keen on Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi ahead of the January transfer window. Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman's future at the club is in doubt, according to reports in Spain. daily mirror Brighton star Yves Bissouma has admitted his "dream" is to play in the Champions League but is still content with life on the south coast for the time being. Former Tottenham midfielder Paulinho has left club Al Ahli after just four matches with the club. the sun Andreas Christensen is ready to sign a new deal with Chelsea - after initially being offered a pay cut. Premier League refs' chiefs are pleased with the way VAR is working - despite a weekend of controversy. Atletico Madrid reportedly rejected the chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. Manchester United see Franck Kessie as a potential replacement for Paul Pogba, according to reports. Manchester City are preparing for a crunch run of games without several stars following Ilkay Gundogan's injury blow. Liverpool are battling a fresh spate of injuries after Thiago Alcantara picked up a knock against Crystal Palace. James Rodriguez is reportedly in the Middle East for talks to end his Everton hell. daily telegraph Liverpool are in line to pay stricken Championship club Derby County a £100,000 windfall if teenager Kaide Gordon makes his debut this week. Billy Vunipola is set to be left out of England's training squad on Tuesday as head coach Eddie Jones looks to shake up his selection entering the two-year countdown to the 2023 World Cup. Andy Murray says he will "always be there on the end of the phone" for Emma Raducanu - but he will not "wade in" with advice as he knows how annoying it can be. daily star Chelsea transfer target Matthijs de Ligt has a 'special release clause' in his contract at Juventus that becomes active in the summer of 2022. Jesse Lingard is one of four players on Manchester United's list of stars they want to tie down to new contracts this season. scottish sun Davie Martindale says it's time for Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou to bring in his own coaching staff. Everton hero Kevin Campbell is desperate for his old club to snap up Rangers starlet Nathan Patterson, urging them to strike a deal with the Light Blues in January. daily record Celtic star Greg Taylor could be facing two months on the sidelines. anchester United have identified AC Milan's Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 24, as a possible replacement for 28-year-old France star Paul Pogba, whose contract at Old Trafford expires in 2022. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Pogba's compatriot Tanguy Ndombele is another midfielder on Manchester United's radar despite the 24-year-old's mixed fortunes since his record £53.8m move to Tottenham Hotspur in 2019. (Calciomercato - in Italian) While Pogba's future at United remains uncertain, Juventus are not planning to bring the Frenchman back to Turin. Pogba won four Serie A titles in as many seasons at Juve before returning to Old Trafford in 2016. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian) Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, 25, is ready to sign a contract extension at Chelsea worth £120,000 a week after initially being offered a deal with wages lower than the £78,000 a week he currently earns. (Sun) Juventus and Atletico Madrid are among the clubs keeping tabs on Arsenal and England winger Bukayo Saka, 20. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Real Madrid are planning a move for Paris St-Germain defender Marquinhos, 27, with the Brazilian under contract at the French club until 2024. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Leeds United remain interested in Club Bruges' Dutch winger Noa Lang, 22. (Football Insider) Fiorentina are trying to tie down Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic to a new deal after the 28-year-old was linked with a move to Tottenham in the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport via Sport Witness) English midfielder Danny Drinkwater admits his Chelsea career has been a "shambles" after the 28-year-old made his debut for Reading in his fourth loan spell away from Stamford Bridge. (Talksport) Inter Milan are keen to offload Chile forward Alexis Sanchez, with Real Betis and Sevilla having expressed interest in the 32-year-old. (InterLive - in Italian) Roma are interested in signing Manchester United and Portugal right-back Diogo Dalot, 22, during the January transfer window. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, says it was not his time to leave the club in the summer but the Mali international says that his "dream" is to play in the Champions League. (Brighton website, via Metro) Former Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, who is now head of their academy, says the club are in a "massive transition" and hopes that first-team manager Mikel Arteta "gets the time that he needs" to improve the London side's fortunes. (Beautiful Game Podcast, via Goal)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 22nd September 2021 the sun Dean Henderson wants a January loan move after his dream of establishing himself as Manchester United's No 1 fell flat. Premier League clubs are at odds over a set of proposals to prevent a fresh European Super League breakaway bid. Chelsea reportedly want to tie down a number of their key players after defenders Andreas Christensen and Antonio Rudiger sign contract extensions. Chelsea were reportedly willing to pay Paris Saint-Germain £86m for Marquinhos but neither club nor player was interested in the offer. Inter Milan are reportedly desperate to get rid of Alexis Sanchez to cut down their wage bill. Arsene Wenger has revealed he feels partly to blame for the injury-hit careers of former Arsenal players Jack Wilshere and Aaron Ramsey. Lady Gaga and Abba could perform at next year's controversial Qatar World Cup. daily express Arsenal chief Edu has put in place a three-part transfer plan ahead of next year. It includes selling Bernd Leno as they look to sell off players. Barcelona have reportedly put Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on a three-man shortlist to replace Ronald Koeman as manager. Barcelona face having to pay £10m compensation package if they choose to sack head coach Ronald Koeman, it has been claimed. Manchester United reportedly sent scouts to Lisbon last night to keep tabs on the Primeira Liga clash between Benfica and Boavista, as they continue to cast an eye over Portuguese talent. Manchester United are reportedly willing to sell Anthony Martial this summer - and the striker has never hidden his admiration for Arsenal. daily mail Premier League stars are refusing to take part in a publicity campaign encouraging players to get the Covid-19 vaccine in a further sign the issue is causing unease inside dressing rooms. Brain injury charity Headway has questioned Aston Villa's handling of John McGinn's head injury, with the midfielder set to miss their Carabao Cup clash with Chelsea due to concussion. Barcelona president Joan Laporta has asked for the club's supporters to 'stand by' the team following their terrible start to the 2021-2022 campaign. Ronald Koeman is clinging on to his job at Barcelona because the club cannot afford to get rid of him. If that situation changes next month then another former Everton coach, Roberto Martinez, is the man the board want to bring in to replace him. the times Mark Clattenburg says he has no regrets about retiring as one of the world's leading referees at just 41. Next season's FA Cup final will be played in June for the first time because of the fixture disruption caused by the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and the league will have its earliest start, according to a draft match schedule. Marcus Rashford saved free school meals during lockdown and is now about to take his place on the syllabus in recognition of his impact. Pupils starting a GCSE in media studies this month will learn about the Manchester United and England international's effective use of social media. daily telegraph Derby County will be hit with a 12-point deduction on Wednesday after formally appointing administrators to try and save the crisis-hit club. Reading are locked in talks with the Football League over a points deduction which is likely to plunge them into a Championship relegation battle. Eddie Jones confirmed he is entering the "last chapter" of his England reign as he issued a warning to his captain and senior stars they must up their games to remain part of his World Cup plans. daily mirror Xavi is already "preparing and training to coach Barcelona" according to his former midfield partner Andres Iniesta. Arsenal defender William Saliba has received a glowing report from Marseille manager Jorge Sampaoli. daily star Both England and Spain are battling for the registration of Arsenal wonderkid Charlie Patino who has dual nationality despite featuring for the Three Lions at the U15, 16 and 17 stages. Barcelona reportedly turned down the chance to sign Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah when he was available for just £35m. Liverpool could be able to gazump Arsenal and sign Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma on a cut-price transfer deal as soon as the January transfer window. Transfer Deadline Day has been and gone, but former Brighton and Arsenal man Mat Ryan is looking to complete a few late moves of his own by selling his old furniture online. scottish sun Celtic have appointed former Morton interim boss Anton McElhone as the club's new head of sports science. Nicola Sturgeon has announced Scottish football fans will not all need to show vaccine passports to attend matches. Celtic were "desperate" to keep Scott Brown at Parkhead this summer, Aberdeen boss Stephen Glass has claimed. France striker Anthony Martial will be free to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window. The 25-year-old is open to staying in the Premier League but could explore opportunities on the continent, with Barcelona a possible destination. (Eurosport) Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 24, wants a loan move away in the January transfer window. (Sun) Chelsea are preparing new contract offers for England midfielder Mason Mount, 22, France midfielder N'Golo Kante, 30, and 29-year-old Italy midfielder Jorginho. (Standard) Chelsea were ready to offer 100m euros (£86m) for Paris St-Germain and Brazil defender Marquinhos, 27, in the summer. (RMC Sport - in French) Poland striker Robert Lewandowski says he does not "have to prove myself in another league" after he collected the European Golden Shoe for scoring 41 Bundesliga goals for Bayern Munich in the 2020-21 season. (Mirror) Manchester City are monitoring Real Sociedad and Spain forward Mikel Oyarzabal, 24. (TeamTalk) Arsenal will make Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, available for transfer following the summer arrival of 23-year-old English keeper Aaron Ramsdale. (Eurosport) Barcelona are preparing to part ways with head coach Ronald Koeman, with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez the "preferred option" to replace the Dutchman. (Goal) However, Barcelona president Joan Laporta has not given up on trying to lure Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola back to the Nou Camp. Guardiola, 50, led Barca to three Spanish league titles and two Champions Leagues during his four-year spell in charge between 2008 and 2012. (El Nacional - in Spanish) Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers remains on Barcelona's radar as the Spanish club consider their options. (90 Min) Former Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta, 37, believes his ex-Barcelona team-mate Xavi, who is manager of Qatari club Al Sadd, is ready to take charge at the Nou Camp. (Goal, via Sport) Spain winger Marco Asensio, 25, could leave Real Madrid if he is not given more first-team opportunities under Carlo Ancelotti this season. (Cadena Ser - in Spanish) Real Madrid boss Ancelotti says it is normal that those not playing are not happy but insists that squad members such as Asensio are training well and will get minutes on the pitch. (Marca) Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha, 26, is set for a pay rise at Sporting Lisbon having been linked with a move to Everton, Tottenham and Wolves over the summer. (A Bola - in Portuguese) Huddersfield Town's English midfielder Lewis O'Brien, 22, has agreed the terms of a new contract with the club despite four bids from Premier League side Leeds United. (Football Insider) Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 25, is attracting interest from Inter Milan and Napoli. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21, who was linked with a move to Tottenham in the summer, says he chose to stay at Fiorentina as he believes he can continue to grow at the Serie A side. (Dazn, via Football Italia)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 23rd September 2021 daily mirror Chelsea are ready to turn their attention towards Juventus central defender Matthijs De Ligt having failed to sign Jules Kounde in the summer window. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted Edinson Cavani is still unable to play for Manchester United, having not trained enough to be fully fit. It took just minutes for Thomas Tuchel to lose his cool with Ben Chilwell during Chelsea's clash against Aston Villa. Everton's £267m spree under Marcel Brands is under scrutiny amid mistakes and James Rodriguez's exit. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has admitted he held meetings with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez. daily telegraph Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur are set to be the first clubs to bring back standing after the Government finally approved a pilot of safe standing in England and Wales. Middlesbrough are continuing to pursue a legal case against Derby County to sue them for alleged financial breaches despite the Championship club being put into administration by owner Mel Morris. Boris Johnson has personally intervened in an attempt to save the Ashes this winter by directly calling on his Australian counterpart to lift a travel ban against the families of England's cricketers. the sun Cristiano Ronaldo clocked the highest speed of any player in Manchester United's thrilling win at West Ham on Sunday. Schoolkids will soon be learning about how Marcus Rashford has utilised social media for his campaigning. Leeds star Dan James flew to London in a helicopter to make it in time for the Carabao Cup win over Fulham. Arsenal have been put on red alert with Real Madrid winger Marco Asensio set to hold showdown talks with Carlo Ancelotti. Derby players will be asked to accept a pay delay to help the crisis-stricken club. Former Blackburn star Morten Gamst Pedersen has extended his career at the age of 40 by starring for third-tier Norwegian side Alta. daily mail The Government is set to ban betting firms from sponsoring football shirts following its review of gambling laws. The FA has requested a personal hearing as they fight the looming prospect of a stadium ban for the chaos that marred the Euro 2020 final. The Premier League have revealed that supporters attending matches will not have to be doubled jabbed. John Stones and Aymeric Laporte are reportedly serious doubts for Manchester City's huge trio of fixtures with the defensive pair understood to be sidelined for two weeks in a blow to Pep Guardiola. Jose Mourinho has refused to comment on speculation that Roma are interested in signing Manchester United's Diogo Dalot in the January transfer window. daily star Manchester City have reportedly rejected a £15m offer from Borussia Dortmund for teenage sensation Liam Delap. Harry Kane is 'almost ruled out' of finishing as this season's Premier League top scorer because of a tactical flaw in Tottenham Hotspur's style of play, and his slow start, according to Tim Sherwood. daily express Manchester United striker Anthony Martial has been slammed by former Red Devils frontman Dion Dublin after his lacklustre display contributed to United's Carabao Cup exit at the hands of West Ham. Former Arsenal defender Nigel Winterburn believes Brighton and Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma would "find himself on the bench" if he joined one of the so-called 'Big-Six'. scottish sun Leigh Griffiths is facing an SFA probe after kicking a firework into the crowd. Richard Foster insists Ryan Christie should have stayed at Celtic to win more trophies rather than finish '10th every year' with a club like Bournemouth. Kris Ajer has revealed Brentford watched him in action for Celtic 123 times before signing him. Chelsea want to sign Juventus and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, 22. (Mirror) FC Basel are considering a move for Liverpool's German goalkeeper Loris Karius, 28. (Bild - in German) Tottenham have been linked with a move for Manchester United and France forward Anthony Martial, 25, in January. (Express) Barcelona would have to pay 1.8m euros (£1.5m) to release managerial target Roberto Martinez from the 48-year-old Spaniard's contract with the Belgium national team. (Sport - in Spanish) But Martinez has played down reports linking him with the job as a potential replacement for under-fire Dutchman Ronald Koeman, 58. (Eurosport) Bayern Munich are interested in signing Chelsea and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, but the 28-year-old wants to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge. (Bild - in German) Liverpool are keeping an eye on 25-year-old Real Madrid and Spain winger Marco Asensio. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Arsenal and France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, has no desire to sign a new contract at the club. His current deal expires at the end of the season. (Le10 Sport - in French) The Gunners will also reportedly make Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, available for transfer once the window reopens in January. (Eurosport) Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has hinted that England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 25, has to impress him to salvage his Blues career. (Express) Manchester City have rejected a £15m bid from Borussia Dortmund for English striker Liam Delap, 18. (Football Insider) Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in signing Club Brugge's Dutch winger Noa Lang, 22. (Express) Barcelona scouts have watched Brighton's 20-year-old goalkeeper Carl Rushworth, who is currently on loan at Walsall. (Mirror) Two Premier League clubs, plus top sides in Italy and Germany, are interested in signing FC Dallas and United States striker Ricardo Pepi, 18, from the MLS. 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Friday's Newspapers: 24th September 2021 the sun Manchester City are set to enter the race to sign Real Sociedad winger Mikel Oyarzabal, who could cost them more than £60m and is also interesting PSG and Barcelona. Barcelona are weighing up a fresh move for Manchester City forward Ferran Torres next year after seeing a summer offer knocked back. The Football Association will fight any potential stadium ban if UEFA go down that route over the scenes which marred the Euro 2020 final at Wembley. The FA will repay the full £175m government Covid loan on Friday - and finally be able to pay England's Euro 2020 heroes their bonuses. Barcelona will have to fork out £1.5m if they want to make current Belgium boss Roberto Martinez their next head coach. Manchester United favourite Patrice Evra has moved a step closer to management after completing his UEFA coaching badges. Wayne Rooney pretended to be the club doctor just to get former Derby owner Mel Morris to accept a call. daily star Barcelona are set to join Atletico Madrid in making a cut-price offer for Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette in January. Marcus Rashford is targeting the Old Trafford date with rivals Liverpool in late October for his comeback from shoulder surgery. Manchester United's Anthony Martial will reportedly be available for £40m in January after seeing his first-team chances fade in recent weeks. Antonio Rudiger has reportedly been contacted by Bayern Munich as he enters the final year of his Chelsea deal. Jack Wilshere admitted he has faced depressive thoughts during his spell without a club after being released from Bournemouth at the end of last season. daily express James Rodriguez has signed for Al-Rayyan in the Qatar Stars League, but his new contract includes a secret get-out clause which will allow him to sign for Paris Saint-Germain should the Parisians show interest. daily mail Antonio Conte is not interested in taking over at Barcelona or Arsenal and is reported to be targeting an "exciting new project next season". Liverpool are set to join the race to sign Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland next summer for what could be one of the fiercest transfer battles in recent history. Everton could make a move for Serge Aurier following the departure of their highest-paid player James Rodriguez. William Gallas finds it hard to believe that Arsenal paid more for centre-back Ben White than Manchester United were able to sign Raphael Varane for. Premier League clubs fear the season could descend into chaos amid ongoing resistance to Covid jabs, with at least two squads having no more than six players vaccinated. Premier League clubs are looking to explore the Pakistani market by 'twinning' with teams from the country's new franchise competition. Peter Shilton has welcomed plans to stop gambling sponsorship on football shirts and has rubbished the argument that clubs need money from betting firms to survive. Tyrone Mings has hit out at FIFA's plans for a World Cup every two years, claiming the well-being of the players themselves is 'secondary' to the money-making schemes of those in charge. daily mirror Reports in Germany suggest Naby Keita is set to give Liverpool a fresh headache by turning down the club's initial offer of a new contract. Brighton goalkeeper Carl Rushworth has emerged as a shock transfer target for Barcelona and other leading clubs across Europe after impressing on loan with Walsall. the times Football supporters could be allowed to drink at their seats for the first time in 36 years after a recommendation was made as part of Tracey Crouch's fan-led review, which will be published next month. Counties and the ECB are set to clash over next year's Championship structure, with widespread opposition to retaining the current three-conference system. daily telegraph The All-England Club have cited "the Raducanu effect" for a 50 per cent rise in Wimbledon Championship debenture prices from next year. scottish sun Former Hearts manager Daniel Stendel is facing the sack after a poor start to the season in France with AS Nancy. Hibs star Kevin Nisbet has hinted that he is ready to sign a new deal to stay at Easter Road. Liverpool could yet move for West Ham's 24-year-old English forward Jarrod Bowen. They were linked with a £20m bid in the summer window. (Liverpool Echo) Borussia Dortmund could move for 23-year-old Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, should the Bundesliga club lose Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, next summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Real Madrid's Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio, 25, is also among Liverpool's targets. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Portuguese manager Paulo Fonseca says his move to take charge of Tottenham collapsed because sporting director Fabio Paratici wanted Spurs to play defensive football. (Telegraph - subscription required) Tottenham could be prepared to offload French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 24, in a swap deal for compatriot and 25-year-old Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. (Express) Chelsea and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, will not rush a decision on his future, but is seeking a significant pay rise if he is to stay at Stamford Bridge. (90min) Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann says he has not yet spoken to sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic abour Rudiger, who is out of contract next year. (Eurosport) Arsenal are set to lose French striker Alexandre Lacazette for free when his contract expires in the summer, with Atletico Madrid interested in the 30-year-old. (Le10 Sport - in French) Clubs in Spain, Germany and Italy are interested in Lacazette, while Premier League sides West Ham and Crystal Palace could offer him the chance to stay in the Premier League. (90min) Barcelona are also interested in signing Lacazette but will face competition from fellow Spanish club Atletico Madrid in trying to sign the forward. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Manchester United have made contact with Barcelona over a move for 24-year-old France forward Ousmane Dembele. (El Nacional - in Spanish) Everton were interested in Newcastle United's English midfielder Sean Longstaff, 23, in the summer and could make a move for the 23-year-old in January when he enters the final six months of his contract. (Liverpool Echo) Juventus are close to finalising a contract extension for 27-year-old Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, whose current deal runs until June 2022. (Goal) Napoli want to turn 25-year-old Fulham midfielder Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa's loan with them into a permanent move and will ask the London club if they can take up the 15m euro option to buy the Cameroon international early with the hope of a discount on the fee. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 25th September 2021 daily mail Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has given Pep Guardiola a mandate to sign Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe in January "at any cost". Liverpool are preparing a follow-up bid for West Ham winger Jarrod Bowen after reportedly failing with a first offer of £20m. Mark Clattenburg claims he was accused of match-fixing back in 2015 by a fellow official after buying a new car. Tottenham and Arsenal are both open to signing Barcelona outcast Philippe Coutinho in January with the Catalans potentially contributing 50 per cent of his wage. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has asked England to delay Mason Greenwood's return to the international fold due to concerns over pressure and workload. Premier League leaders Chelsea can claim the title of the most Covid-secure club in the country as they are the only ones checking the status of every fan who attends matches at Stamford Bridge. Jude Bellingham is at the centre of a bidding war among agencies eager to sign him up, in anticipation of the England midfield player completing a £100m-plus move from Borussia Dortmund to a leading Premier League club at some point over the next few years. EFL chief executive Trevor Birch has begun circulating a watch-list of clubs in danger of following Derby into administration to his fellow board members every month. The Premier League's failure to sign off a new owners' charter introducing stiff penalties for any club who seeks to leave the competition is of little concern to the 14 not involved in the defunct European Super League. Barcelona have reportedly made contact with Roberto Martinez as they prepare to sack current manager Ronald Koeman. Alexandre Lacazette's Arsenal career is drawing to an end as neither the player nor the club are interested in extending the Frenchman's contract. Newcastle boss Steve Bruce has played down talk of wing wizard Allan Saint-Maximin leaving the club if the price is right for owner Mike Ashley in the January transfer window. the sun Real Madrid are lining up a shock move for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold in next summer's transfer window. Manchester United could spend more than £160m to bring Erling Haaland and Declan Rice to Old Trafford next summer. Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona career hit a new low when he was overlooked by Ronald Koeman against Cadiz and two untried teenagers were selected instead. Ray Parlour has urged Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta to sign Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma because "he's got everything". daily mirror Antonio Rudiger is set to become one of football's highest-paid defenders in history by quitting Chelsea on a free transfer, potentially for Bayern Munich or Juventus on a £400,000 weekly wage. Manchester United transfer chiefs are becoming more sceptical about making West Ham's Declan Rice their No 1 midfield target because of his inflated price tag. Manchester United owner Joel Glazer has insisted that there is "work to be done" to restore the Red Devils to the former glories but has claimed he is happy with the transfer dealings conducted in the summer. England rugby union rookie Lewis Ludlam went against his grandfather's wishes by deciding not to play for Wales. Shane Warne is confident the Ashes series in Australia will go ahead as planned despite continuing concerns over Covid-19 quarantine regulations. daily express Real Madrid rejected a £34m offer from Arsenal for Marco Asensio over the summer despite doubts whether he will sign a new contract at the Bernabeu. Alexandre Lacazette could be used as a bargaining chip by Arsenal in their pursuit of Sevilla striker Youssef El-Nesyri. Real Madrid are interested in Chelsea defender Reece James according to reports in Spain, with the Premier League club looking at potential defensive swaps including Eder Militao and Ferland Mendy. Ronald Koeman has revealed that he said 'goodbye' to Barcelona president Joan Laporta in a subtle hint that he could depart the La Liga giants. daily star Manchester City could have signed Barcelona starlet Ansu Fati over the summer but it appears the Catalan club were only interested in a cash deal, not a swap potentially involving Bernardo Silva or even Raheem Sterling. Antonio Conte is reportedly not interested in succeeding Mikel Arteta as Arsenal manager and will wait until the end of the season to find a new job. the times Liverpool will not apply to pilot safe standing at Anfield this season despite manager Jurgen Klopp's support for the idea. Rafa Benítez appeared to aim a veiled dig at James Rodríguez by insisting that Everton will not make the mistake of signing fair-weather players again. the guardian Ronald Koeman's departure from Barcelona is only a matter of time because of a combination of the team's poor results and a rapidly disintegrating relationship with Joan Laporta. daily record Reims boss Oscar Garcia is putting himself forward as a possible candidate to take over as Barcelona manager, where he previously had a spell as a youth team coach. scottish sun AS Roma are leading the race to sign Rangers strike Ianis Hagi, according to reports in his native Romania, with a price tag of £17m having been set. Manchester United are looking at alternatives to 22-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice given West Ham's £80-90m valuation. (ESPN) Antonio Rudiger could earn £400,000 a week if he leaves Chelsea, with Bayern Munich and Juventusprepared to offer the 28-year-old Germany international a significant pay rise on his current offer of £130,000 a week from the Blues. (Mirror) Borussia Dortmund are considering Manchester United's French forward Anthony Martial, 25, as a potential replacement for Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (90min) Manchester City will look to beat Real Madrid to the signing of Paris St-Germain's 22-year-old France forward Kylian Mbappe next summer. (Transfer Window, via Mail) Barcelona have made contact with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez about replacing Ronald Koeman as manager of the Nou Camp club, although formal negotiations have not started with the Spaniard. (Goal) Alternatively, former Barcelona player Xavi Hernandez could replace under-pressure Koeman at the club. (Marca - in Spanish) Arsenal had a £34m bid for Real Madrid's 25-year-old Spanish midfielder Marco Asensio turned down this summer. (Cadena Ser, via Mirror) Atletico Madrid are considering a move for Arsenal's 20-year-old England forward Bukayo Saka. (La Razon, via Star) Chelsea could ask for as many as four Real Madrid players in any potential deal for the Blues' 21-year-old English right-back Reece James. (Express) Chelsea will move on from their pursuit of Sevilla's French defender Jules Kounde, 22, and PSG's Brazilian centre-back Marquinhos, 27, to focus on signing Juventus and Netherlands 22-year-old Matthijs de Ligt. (Star) Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce says he has not held any conversation about selling 24-year-old French forward Allan Saint-Maximin as he wants to keep his best players at the club. (Chronicle) Juventus remain in negotiations with Argentina forward Paolo Dybala, 27, over a new contract and have made an improved offer. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Barcelona will look to sell Brazil playmaker Philippe Coutinho, 29, in the January transfer window. (Marca - in Spanish) AC Milan have held talks about signing Spain midfielder Isco from Real Madrid and could complete a deal for the 29-year-old during the January transfer window. (Todofichajes - in Spanish) Italy midfielder Jorginho, 29, says he was "close" to joining Manchester City from Napoli in July 2018 before signing for Chelsea. (BT Sport, via Mail)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 26th September 2021 the sun on sunday Cristiano Ronaldo wants to hang up his boots at Manchester United when he retires from playing then coach his son in their youth team. Roman Abramovich could have bought Arsenal instead of Chelsea - but he was mistakenly warned off the Gunners by Swiss bankers. Footballers reluctant to get jabbed are being duped by anti-vaxxers, the Government fears. Aaron Ramsey will be cleared to return to the Premier League by Juventus - if he wants to come home. Steve McClaren will be the first major casualty of the financial cutbacks at Derby County. West Ham are on the trail of Clermont striker Mohamed Bayo. Cristiano Ronaldo is so hungry for glory that he has convinced Manchester United chefs to add his favourite grub to the menu in the club canteen. sunday telegraph Football League chairman Rick Parry says the government must tell the Premier League to give the EFL up to 25 per cent of its revenue - as much as £750m - to bridge the wealth divide to the Championship that led to Derby County's financial meltdown this week. The institution of a sportsmanship award at this year's Ryder Cup has failed to prevent outbreaks of ill-feeling over "gimme" putts that were not conceded. Emma Raducanu would be willing to spend Christmas holed up in hotel quarantine to ensure she can play at the Australian Open. sunday mirror Tottenham are considering a January move for Juventus forward Dejan Kulusevski. Leeds United managing director Angus Kinnear has railed against Jurgen Klopp as the fallout of Harvey Elliott's injury and Pascal Struijk's red card continues to unfold. Former Reading midfielder Jobi McAnuff says his old club are paying the price for financial mismanagement. mail on sunday The Premier League are going to quiz Tottenham Hotspur on why they are not implementing heading limits in training after Nuno Espirito Santo revealed the club are ignoring the guidance. Premier League sides are prepared to hold their South American stars back from international duty again if the players are forced to miss any domestic matches. Premier League bosses will this week contact Romelu Lukaku to discuss his views on taking a knee and the fight against racism. Achraf Hakimi has confirmed he turned down European champions Chelsea in order to complete a £60m move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer, claiming he felt happier about a move to the French capital. Troy Deeney has revealed his father once picked him up with a man locked in the boot of his car in an astonishing story from his early career. Dozens of female Afghan football players are pleading for safe passage to Britain after being offered the chance to train with Leeds United. sunday express Manchester United have joined the chase for Peterborough wonderkid Ronnie Edwards after manager Sir Alex Ferguson told football director John Murtough to sign him. Chelsea are reportedly willing to splash out £102m to sign Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt in 2022. DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY Timo Werner wanted to join his 'favourite' side Manchester United before he moved to Chelsea last year, a report has claimed. sunday times The ECB will this week seek to persuade England players to take part in this winter's Ashes after the Australian government agreed to some loosening of the Covid restrictions that players will be expected to live under during their 10-week tour. Juventus are prepared to sell Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, in January - with West Ham, Everton and Newcastle United interested. (Sun) Inter Milan have placed Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, on their list of targets. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Tottenham are considering a move for 21-year-old Juventus and Sweden attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski. (Mirror) Chelsea are willing to sell 30-year-old France midfielder N'Golo Kante next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger has chosen not to renew his contract at Chelsea beyond next summer, with a move to either Bayern Munich and Real Madrid appealing most to the 28-year-old. (Marca) Chelsea are preparing to make a fresh bid for Italy winger Federico Chiesa. The 23-year-old is on loan to Juventus - who have an obligation to buy - from Fiorentina. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Leicester City and Turkey defender Caglar Soyuncu, 25, is on the radar of Real Madrid. (DefensaCentral - in Spanish) West Ham want to sign Clermont and Guinea striker Mohamed Bayo, 23. (Sun) Manchester United are looking at RB Leipzig and France defender Nordi Mukiele, 23, as a new right-back for the club. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Chelsea and Germany forward Timo Werner, 25, wanted to join Manchester United before his move to Stamford Bridge. (Bild - in German) Sampdoria and Denmark's 21-year-old winger Mikkel Damsgaard, a Tottenham target, is also of interest to Juventus. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Arsenal will have to pay at least £38.5m if they want to sign Sevilla's Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri, 24. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Barcelona have opened negotiations with Ousmane Dembele about extending the 24-year-old France international's deal, which runs out next summer. (Sport) Barcelona president Joan Laporta has added 24-year-old Porto and Colombia winger Luis Diaz to his lit of targets, despite the financial problems at the Nou Camp. (Marca) Manchester City want to sign West Ham and England Under-17 striker Divin Mubama, 16. (Football Insider)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 27th September 2021 daily mail Chelsea, Liverpool and Bayern Munich are all reportedly set to renew their interest in Federico Chiesa this summer - but Juventus have no intention of selling him. Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe says Neymar does not pass to him in the latest show of frustration between their all-star front three. The Premier League are once again picking up the tab for Covid testing of EFL sides in the Carabao Cup. La Liga president Javier Tebas has again hit out at French giants Paris Saint-Germain in a letter to the club. Juventus are reportedly willing to let Aaron Ramsey leave the club for free in the January transfer window - with the likes of West Ham, Everton and Newcastle all interested in his services. the sun Manchester United are interested in signing RB Leipzig star Nordi Mukiele, according to reports. Mikel Arteta admitted he was 'pretty worried' after Granit Xhaka limped out of Arsenal's 3-1 drubbing of Spurs. daily mirror Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachin Watzke has bemoaned Jadon Sancho's struggles at Manchester United, claiming it is hurting his soul. Rick Parry, the chairman of the English Football League (EFL), believes the Government must tell the Premier League to give up £750m in order to bridge the financial gulf between the two organisations. the times Dean Smith believes the reinvestment of Jack Grealish's transfer fee will enable Aston Villa to cause more big upsets this season after they won at Old Trafford on Saturday for the first time in 12 years. Fears among Premier League footballers about the after effects of Covid-19 jabs are being peddled by online anti-vaccination propaganda, sports minister Nigel Huddleston has said. daily star Jose Mourinho kept his Roma players on the pitch for a full-time team talk after their 3-2 defeat against Lazio in Sunday's Derby della Capitale. daily express Bayern Munich director of sport Hasan Salihamidzic has suggested that a move for Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger is not currently under consideration at the Allianz Arena. Ronald Koeman may only have three games left in the Barcelona dugout, with a break likely to spell the end of his tenure next week. Barcelona look set to raid Las Palmas for another one of their talented youngsters Alberto Moleiro after already signing wonderkid Pedri from the Spanish Segunda. daily record James Tavernier insists his Rangers best is yet to come after joining the Ibrox 300 club against Dundee. scottish sun Ange Postecoglou admits he can't believe the title is being 'called already' as he insists the Premiership is a 'weird league'. daily telegraph Eddie Jones was at Harlequins against Worcester on Sunday assessing his next England squad. Moeen Ali is expected to announce his retirement from the Test format this week to concentrate on white ball cricket. Aston Villa and England forward Ollie Watkins, 25, is on a list of options for Tottenham. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Chelsea are preparing a 120m euro (£102m) bid for Juventus and Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22. (AS - in Spanish) But Chelsea face competition from Juventus for 21-year-old AS Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has distanced the club from reports linking them with Chelsea and Germany's 28-year-old centre-back Antonio Rudiger. (DAZN, via Goal) Tottenham had an agreement in principle to sign Spain centre-back Pau Torres from Villarreal in the summer, but the 24-year-old "preferred to wait for a better offer". (AS - in Spanish) Manchester City are keen to sign RB Leipzig's French midfielder Christopher Nkunku, 23. (Fichajes, via TEAMtalk) Manchester City target and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21, is set for new contract talks with Fiorentina. (DAZN, via Manchester Evening News) Leicester City have expressed interest in Lazio's Spanish midfielder Luis Alberto, 28. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola hailed Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva after Saturday's win against Chelsea, but would not confirm whether the 27-year-old still wants to leave the club. (The i) Manchester United co-owner Joel Glazer has hinted the club will continue to spend big, saying "there's always more work to be done". (Sun) Juventus are considering a January move for Borussia Dortmund and Belgium midfielder Axel Witsel, 32. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says the lack of playing time afforded to England winger Jadon Sancho, 21, at Manchester United "hurts his soul". (Sport1, via Express) Cristiano Ronaldo wants to retire at Manchester United. The 36-year-old Portugal forward then wants a coaching role at the club. (Sun)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 28th September 2021 daily mirror Manchester United are aiming to lure England star Kalvin Phillips away from bitter rivals Leeds United after turning their attention away from West Ham's Declan Rice. Trent Alexander-Arnold has not travelled with Liverpool for their Champions League clash with Porto. Jose Mourinho walked away from his post-match press conference when it was revealed he wouldn't be able to speak to reporters directly. daily mail Arsenal will reportedly have to pay £38.5m for Sevilla star Youssef En-Nesyri. English football will greatly expand research into the dangers of heading, with players from more than 10 clubs set to use mouthguards to measure the impact on their brains over the rest of this season. Kylian Mbappe and Neymar laughed off any talk of a rift ahead of the visit of Manchester City, reveals boss Mauricio Pochettino. Chelsea will reportedly need to see off competition from Juventus to sign highly-rated Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Nuno Espirito Santo was allowed to abandon his post-match interview following the North London derby after being subjected to abuse by supporters. Franck Kessie is reported to be prioritising a move to the Premier League when his AC Milan contract expires next summer, with Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United all keeping tabs on the midfielder. Barnsley owner Paul Conway is certain he could break Celtic and Rangers' stranglehold on Scottish football if he is allowed to purchase a majority stake in another club rather than the current maximum of 24.9%. Borussia Dortmund and Hoffenheim are tracking West Brom's teenage striker Reyes Cleary, who is already earning comparisons to Romelu Lukaku. daily telegraph Joe Root admitted Moeen Ali's decision to retire from Test cricket caught him by surprise and accepts he may have made mistakes in handling him as captain. Lee Westwood has vowed to overhaul Europe's qualifying system if and when he is named Ryder Cup captain for the match in Rome in two years. The BBC faces losing coverage of the London Marathon after organisers confirmed they had started talking to other broadcasters for coverage from 2022. the sun Jack Grealish has been forced to move out of his swanky Manchester apartment after fans discovered his location. Millwall striker Matt Smith had to issue a plea on social media to find some petrol or for someone to give him a lift to training because of shortages in London. Borussia Dortmund chief Hans-Joachim Watzke says it "hurts his soul" to see Jadon Sancho stuck on the bench at Manchester United. the times Former players are being recruited to train as referees with a plan to fast-track the best candidates to become elite match officials. At least 23 non-league football matches have been called off due to fuel shortages stopping players and staff from being able to travel. daily record Scott McTominay is set to return to the Scotland squad for World Cup qualifiers against Israel and the Faroe Islands and there could also be a recall for Hearts defender John Souttar. THE SCOTTISH SUN Dundee striker Alex Jakubiak faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated shoulder during a bust-up outside a nightclub in the city on Saturday. Manchester United have turned their attention to signing Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips, 25, after abandoning their interest in luring fellow England midfielder Declan Rice, 22, from West HamUnited. (Star) West Ham are planning to sell Rice for about £90m as they line up a bid for his replacement. (Football Insider) Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has dismissed rumours the club want to sign Chelsea's Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28. (DAZN, via MailOnline) Real Madrid are considering making a bid for Spanish full-back Pedro Porro, 22, who is currently on loan at Sporting Lisbon from Manchester City. (O Jogo - in Portuguese) Liverpool and Manchester United are among the English teams said to be monitoring the situation of Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 24, who has rejected a contract extension at AC Milan. (90min) Chelsea could have saved £48m last summer had Timo Werner joined Manchester United, which is what the 25-year-old Germany forward wanted. (Express) Everton boss Rafael Benitez wants to bring Spain midfielder Isco, 29 and Serbia striker Luka Jovic, 23, to Goodison Park from Real Madrid on short-term loan deals in January. (Defensa Central - in Spanish) Richarlison has admitted he is unsure what the future holds amid speculation the 24-year-old Brazil forward will leave Everton. (Liverpool Echo) Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Everton's Tom Davies, 23, amid uncertainty over the English midfielder's future. (Football Insider) Barcelona remain keen to sign Juventus and Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, and will offer Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 29, and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 27, as part of the deal. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Barca are also interested in signing 17-year-old Swedish midfielder Williot Swedberg from Hammarby. (Expressen - in Swedish) Club Brugge striker Noa Lang is open to a move to Arsenal but the Gunners face competition from AC Milan for the Dutch 22-year-old's signature. (Voetbal24 via Mirror) Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke says Real Madrid are the club that "seduces" Erling Braut Haaland, 21, as the Norway striker decides where his future lies. (AS - in Spanish) Dortmund and Hoffenheim are monitoring West Bromwich Albion's 17-year-old English striker Reyes Cleary. (Mail) Jacob Ramsey, Aston Villa's 19-year-old midfielder, has reportedly emerged as a potential target for Manchester City, with the league champions keeping "a close eye" on the Englishman. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Former Spain midfielder Juan Mata, 33, is considering his future amid a lack of playing time at Manchester United this season. (Manchester Evening News) Thierry Henry says potential new owner Daniel Ek is waiting for a response to his bid to buy Arsenal. (Sky Sports) Roma midfielder Steven Nzonzi is closing in on a switch to Qatari club Al Rayyan, as the local transfer window is open until 30 September and the Frenchman, 32, is out of contract in 2022. 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Wednesday's Newspapers: 29th September 2021 daily express Allan Saint-Maximin is reportedly attracting interest from both Chelsea and Liverpool with both clubs looking to make their move next year. Arsenal look set to continue their spending spree in the New Year with Edu reportedly eyeing three more deals in January. daily star Manchester United want to sign Kalvin Phillips from bitter rivals Leeds. Granit Xhaka's wife has posted to social media a picture of the injured Arsenal player wearing a knee brace. Barcelona have reportedly received a '£1.2billion offer' from a company in Dubai to help the club write off their massive debt. Real Madrid are interested in signing former Tottenham flop Serge Aurier, according to reports in Spain. Erling Haaland is said to have been 'seduced' by Real Madrid as Borussia Dortmund get ready to sell their star player during the summer transfer window in 2022. Arsenal reportedly remain interested in signing Marco Asensio from Real Madrid after having a massive summer transfer bid turned down. the times Italy, the champions of Europe, will face Argentina, the South American champions, in a match to be held next June in another twist in the power battle between Uefa and Fifa. Harry Maguire will miss a run of crucial matches for club and country after being ruled out of action for a "few weeks" with a calf injury. daily mail The Premier League has written to clubs informing them of plans to 'reward' teams who have the highest numbers of vaccinated players. daily telegraph Joe Root is 'desperate' to face Australia but refuses to commit to Ashes as ECB player talks continue. the sun Manchester United are reportedly in competition with rivals City in the race to prise Ghanaian starlet Mizak Asante away from Golden Kick SC. Manchester United have snapped up highly-rated youngster Harrison Parker following his exit from Arsenal this summer. Tottenham boss Nuno Espirito Santo had struggled to win over his players even after a bright start to the season. Crystal Palace midfield ace Conor Gallagher is on the radar of England boss Gareth Southgate. England have been handed an allocation of just 993 tickets for their World Cup qualifier away in Andorra on Saturday week. Everton midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin has been fined £25,000 and banned from the roads after a 5am drink-drive smash. daily mirror Liverpool scouts have reportedly been tasked to attend Manchester United's clash with Villarreal to watch Arnaut Danjuma as the club look for a successor for Sadio Mane. scottish sun Callum McGregor is the new Paul McStay for Celtic, according to his old pal Mark Fotheringham. Rangers are set to face an under-strength Sparta Prague on Europa League business this week. daily record Adamant Jeremie Frimpong insists he never pushed to leave Celtic in January as he prepares for a return to Parkhead with Bayer Leverkusen. Stephen Glass has confirmed Aberdeen will look after Andrew Considine and extend the defender's contract beyond the end of the season. Barcelona and Real Madrid would be among the clubs interested in Leicester City's Youri Tielemans if the Belgium midfielder, 24, is available next summer. (Athletic - subscription required) West Ham United are working on a deal to sign Juventus' Weston McKennie, 23, with talks having already taken place over the United States midfielder. (Football Insider) Arsenal have been handed a transfer boost with Ajax cutting off talks over a contract extension for their Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 25. (Voetbal International - in Dutch) Former Bournemouth winger Arnaut Danjuma, 24, is being closely monitored by Liverpool after the Netherlands player's impressive start to the season with new club Villarreal. (Voetbal International - in Dutch) Liverpool have been watching Porto's Colombian midfielder Luis Diaz, 24. (Independent - subscription required) Chelsea and Liverpool are interested in Newcastle and France winger Allan Saint-Maximin, 24. (Calciomercato via Express) Borussia Dortmund are considering signing Manchester United's France forward Anthony Martial, 25, should Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, leave the club in the summer. (Sport1 - in German) Tottenham Hotspur are tracking Juventus forward Dejan Kulusevski with a view to a January transfer. The 21-year-old Sweden forward is out of favour at the Serie A club. (Sun) Arsenal face competition from AC Milan to sign Bruges' former Netherlands Under-21 forward Noa Lang, 22. (Voetbal24 via Mirror) Tottenham are likely to wait until next summer, rather than January, before trying to sell Dele Alli again, given how much the 25-year-old England midfielder's value has dropped. (Football Insider) Barcelona have received an offer from a company in Dubai to buy the club's debt of 1.5bn euros (£1.2bn). (8tv via Mirror) Barca have joined Bayern Munich in pursuit of Ajax's Brazilian winger Antony, 21. (Sport - in Spanish) Chelsea and Bayern Munich are not considering a swap deal between United States winger Christian Pulisic, 23, and 25-year-old Germany winger Leroy Sane. (Fabrizio Romano) Roma manager Jose Mourinho wants to bring Tottenham's France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele, 24, to the club. (Calciomercato via FourFourTwo) Spurs and France captain Hugo Lloris, 34, has called for patience with manager Nuno Espirito Santo and to give him time to make things work. (Evening Standard) Real Madrid are interested in Inter Milan centre-back Alessandro Bastoni, although the Italy defender, 22, is valued at 60m euros (£51.7m). (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Real are also interested in Ivory Coast captain and former Tottenham right-back Serge Aurier, 28. (Star) Real Betis have begun negotiations over a contract extension for in-form France playmaker Nabil Fekir, 28. (Marca - in Spanish) Dutch amateur club HC'03 could be sanctioned after playing former Real Madrid and AC Milan striker Klaas-Jan Huntelaar just four months after the 38-year-old's last professional game for Schalke. (De Telegraaf - in Dutch) Arsenal look set to continue their spending in the January transfer window with technical director Edu interested in three more deals as the rebuild continues at the Emirates. (Express) One player Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta remains interested in is Real Madrid's Marco Asensio. The Gunners had a £34m offer rejected in the summer, but are keen to bring the 25-year-old Spain forward to north London. (Star) Crystal Palace are keeping tabs on Everton's Tom Davies. The 23-year-old midfielder is contracted until 2023 but is yet to start a match under Rafael Benitez. (Football Insider)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 30th September 2021 daily star Leeds United are poised to open talks over a new contract with Kalvin Phillips after speculation over a possible offer from Manchester United. Barcelona have had their wage cap slashed to around £84m by La Liga, some seven times less than rivals Real Madrid and below reported figures for Premier League new boys Watford. Manchester United target Pau Torres has left the door open for a departure from Villarreal after turning down offers from Premier League clubs last summer. Bernd Leno is looking for a way out of Arsenal after being given "no clear reason" for being dropped in favour of summer signing Aaron Ramsdale. Gareth Southgate has agreed to Manchester United's request not to include Mason Greenwood in his squad for October's qualifiers. the sun Jose Mourinho would like a reunion with Tanguy Ndombele at AS Roma and is planning to make an offer for the unsettled Tottenham midfielder. Tottenham have been warned by UEFA over Pierluigi Gollini's goalkeeping gloves, which breached their logo regulations. Arsenal midfielder Matteo Guendouzi has reportedly upset a number of his Marseille team-mates just eight games into a loan spell with the Ligue 1 side. Sheriff Tiraspol's Champions League history maker Edmund Addo has issued a "come and get me" plea to Manchester United. Usain Bolt personally thanked Sir Alex Ferguson for Cristiano Ronaldo's return as the sprint legend watched Manchester United comeback to beat Villarreal. Wales FA chief executive Noel Mooney has confirmed Ryan Giggs remains on full pay. The Wales boss, believed to be on a salary worth £400,000 annually, has been on leave from his post since he was arrested in November 2020. Tyson Fury has hit back at claims he faked a Covid-19 diagnosis to scupper his trilogy fight with Deontay Wilder earlier this year and says he has suffered with the virus on two occasions. daily mirror Bayer Leverkusen teenager Florian Wirtz could be the next big-money arrival in the Premier League from Germany with Man City, Man Utd, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all keeping tabs on him. David Seaman is back with Arsenal, having taken on an informal coaching role working with the club's young goalkeepers at their London Colney training complex. Mikel Arteta is "not worried" about transfer speculation swirling around Bukayo Saka, who is reportedly being scouted by Juventus. Fiorentina have offered a contract worth £35m to striker Dusan Vlahovic to fend off interest from the Premier League but are frustrated at a lack of progress in talks. daily mail Brighton players were left furious after being spat on by Crystal Palace supporters as they walked off the pitch following Monday's dramatic draw at Selhurst Park. Tottenham are on high alert after Lorenzo Insigne revealed he is yet to sign an extension to his soon-to-expire contract at Napoli. Barcelona are "desperate" to keep hold of teenage superstar Ansu Fati and offered him a lucrative new contract earlier this month. Antonio Conte told Italian TV viewers that Chelsea are not getting the best out of Romelu Lukaku because they do not know how best to utilise him. daily express Premier League and Championship teams are reportedly confident they will not need to postpone any matches in light of the ongoing petrol crisis. Leicester City midfielder Youri Tielemans has been tipped to depart the east midlands side, with some of Europe's leading clubs rumoured to be circling. the guardian Ben White is set to be included in England's squad to face Andorra and Hungary because of a defensive injury crisis. daily telegraph Premier League players who are not fully vaccinated face being excluded from plans to relax red-list overseas travel rules. the times Gareth Southgate could turn to Ben White and Fiyako Tomori amid England's defensive injury crisis. Celtic's captain Callum McGregor could make a surprise comeback against Bayer Leverkusen tonight, if he feels ready after hamstring trouble. The Home Office is likely to block a move that would allow fans to drink alcohol in view of the pitch after a negative response to the changes from police. scottish sun Manchester United have joined the list of clubs tracking Aberdeen's Calvin Ramsay. Arsenal will offer France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, to Sevilla as part of a deal to sign 25-year-old Morocco striker Youssef En-Nesyri. (La Razon - in Spanish) Leeds United have opened contract talks with England midfielder Kalvin Phillips in a bid not to lose the 25-year-old to rivals Manchester United. (Star) Tottenham are interested in West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 28. (Football Insider) And Spurs are also said to be ready to let England midfielder Harry Winks, 25, leave the club when the January transfer window opens. (Caughtoffside) Barcelona and Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, 24, says he does not believe sacking manager Ronald Koeman "can solve anything" at the struggling Spanish club. (Goal) Chelsea are considering bringing Villarreal defender Pau Torres, 24, to the club. Manchester United were also interested in the Spaniard. (90min) England midfielder Declan Rice says he is happy at West Ham and can achieve his aims at the club. The 22-year-old has been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Sky Sports) Inter Milan are not interested in signing Arsenal and Germany goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29. The Serie A side want 25-year-old Cameroon international Andre Onana of Ajax instead. (Fabrizio Romano via Twitter) Leno believes that the reasons for his recent omission from the Gunners starting line-up are not performance related and he is looking for a move away in January. (Bild via Mirror) France centre-back Jules Kounde says he is focused on Sevilla after Chelsea's failed bid to sign the 22-year-old during the summer. (Star) Fiorentina president Rocco Commisso says the club are struggling to convince Arsenal and Chelsea target Dusan Vlahovic to sign a new contract. The Serbian striker, 21, scored 21 Serie A goals last season. (Express) Everton are keeping an eye on Roma midfielder Gonzalo Villar as the 23-year-old Spaniard does not appear to be in manager Jose Mourinho's plans for the club. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has admitted that English attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, is unhappy at the club because of his lack of playing time. (Metro) Italy forward Lorenzo Insigne says "there's time to discuss" a new contract with Napoli, despite the 30-year-old's current deal with the Serie A club running out next summer. (Sky Sport Italia, via Mail) Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci, 34, says he came close to joining Manchester City in 2016 and also spoke to the the Etihad club's manager, Pep Guardiola, last year but opted to stay at Juventus. (Athletic, via Goal) Manchester City are keen on Bayer Leverkusen's 18-year-old German midfielder Florian Wirtz. (Bild via Sport Witness)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 1st October 2021 daily star Manchester United scouts were reported to be looking at Benfica's Darwin Nunez when he played a starring role in their 3-0 win over Barcelona on Tuesday. Tottenham players are said to think new boss Nuno Espirito Santo is "distant" and are struggling to get their heads around his tactical approach. the sun Arsenal and Inter Milan are set to go head to head for the signature of Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana. Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette has been "offered to AC Milan" on a free transfer if they can give him £150,000-a-week in wages when his contract expires. Social media experts claim Chelsea youngster Billy Gilmour could earn an extra £500,000 per year for plugging brands on Instagram. Tottenham have reignited their interest in bringing in West Brom 'keeper Sam Johnstone as successor to Hugo Lloris, according to reports. Cristiano Ronaldo spent so long on the training ground Sir Alex Ferguson ordered him to leave because it was too close to a game, according to Nicky Butt. Ivan Toney is firmly in the sights of England boss Gareth Southgate. the times The Competition & Markets Authority has launched an investigation into Leicester City football club and JD Sports, the retailer. Stephen Glass, the Aberdeen manager, has taken aim at the timing of speculation linking teenage defender Calvin Ramsay with a move to Manchester United, and appeared to suggest it was a deliberate ploy before they host Celtic on Sunday. daily mirror Inter Milan's motives for wanting to be in the European Super League have been shown by record-breaking losses of £211m. Mino Raiola is reported to be upset with Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke after recent comments rejecting talk of a verbal agreement to allow Erling Haaland to leave next summer. Jewellery and cash have been stolen by masked raiders from suites at the same Paris hotel where Lionel Messi has been staying since he signed for PSG. Jockey Oisin Murphy was lucky to escape serious injury when thrown from his mount before a race at Salisbury - he was taken to hospital but released after treatment on minor facial injuries. daily express Liverpool are showing interest in Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Moussa Diaby. Tottenham and Arsenal have been urged to sign Club Brugge star Hans Vanaken by the player's father. daily mail The full scale of the Premier League's vaccination problem is laid bare, with almost two-thirds of top-flight players yet to be fully jabbed and many refusing altogether. Donny van de Beek is ready to make another attempt to leave Manchester United in January after his Old Trafford career hit a new low in the Champions League win over Villarreal. Adama Traore is edging closer to signing a new deal with Wolves after the club resisted Tottenham's attempts to sign him over the summer. Loris Karius hopes to finally get a permanent move away from Liverpool in January after a shoulder injury denied him the chance to join FC Basel over the summer. Harvey Elliott has dived into his injury rehabilitation after successful surgery on his ankle dislocation, sharing a progress update. Arsenal will reportedly consider using Alexandre Lacazette as a makeweight in a deal for Sevilla's Youssef En-Nesyri in January. Crystal Palace are reviewing a "handful of incidents" after allegations were made Brighton players were spat on by fans while they left the pitch after their 1-1 draw on Monday night. Luis Suarez has warned his former team-mate Xavi Hernandez to resist the temptation of taking the Barcelona job, saying 'there is a war that hurts the players' raging at the Nou Camp. daily telegraph Timo Werner will re-assess his future at Chelsea if he cannot force his way back into Thomas Tuchel's starting plans. Donny van de Beek will look for assurances of where he stands at Manchester United after his frustration at not playing boiled over during the Champions League victory against Villarreal this week. Premier League clubs fear players not fully vaccinated against coronavirus will be outed against their will under government plans to exclude them from an easing of the UK's red-list rules. John Stiles, the son of 1966 World Cup hero Nobby, was among those delivering a petition to Downing Street on Thursday calling for an independent regulator to urgently address the risk to footballers of devastating brain disease. Real Madrid could renew their interest in Manchester United and Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 34, when the transfer window reopens in January. (El Nacional - in Spanish) England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is close to signing a new contract at Leeds United as the 25-year-old's agent says there is a "real willingness" from both sides to make it happen. (John Percy via Telegraph) Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24 is ready to try to leave Manchester United in January because of his lack of playing time at the Old Trafford club. (Mail) Chelsea are still negotiating with the agents of German centre-back Antonio Rudiger, 28, over a new contract. (Fabrizio Romano via Twitter) German striker Timo Werner, 25, will reassess his Chelsea future if he cannot force his way back into Thomas Tuchel's team - and could return to Germany at the end of the season. (Telegraph - subscription required) Barcelona will not sack Dutch manager Ronald Koeman before the side's away trip to La Liga champions Atletico Madrid on Saturday. (Sport) But Liverpool's German boss Jurgen Klopp has been shortlisted as a possible replacement for Koeman. (El Nacional via Mirror) Other options include former Juventus coach Andrea Pirlo and River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo, who are both reportedly open to taking over at the Nou Camp. (Express) Spain manager Luis Enrique has played down a return to manage former club Barcelona as he intends to stay in his current job until his contract ends after the 2022 World Cup. (AS) Arsenal may have only signed a new goalkeeper this summer but they are already lining up other options between the sticks as German goalkeeper Bernd Leno, 29, is being linked with a January exit. (Metro) AC Milan have been offered 30-year-old Arsenal and France striker Alexandre Lacazette, whose contract with the Gunners runs out next summer. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia) Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah, 22, is looking to leave the Gunners, with Leeds, Aston Villa and Brentford all monitoring the England Under-21 international's situation. (Ekrem Konur via Twitter) West Ham might have a second chance to sign full-back Luca Pellegrini, 22, as the Italy international struggles for opportunities at Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Spain winger Adama Traore, 25, was linked with Tottenham in the summer but is edging closer to signing a new deal with Wolves.(Mail) Liverpool boss Klopp wants to sign Bayern Leverkusen and France winger Moussa Diaby, 22. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Steve Bruce has told friends he is feeling "lower than ever before" and has considered quitting as Newcastle manager for the first time. (Football Insider) Paris St-Germain wanted Liverpool and England midfielder Jordan Henderson, 31, before they managed to sign Argentine Lionel Messi, 34, on a free transfer from Barcelona this summer. (Here We Go podcast via GMS) Barcelona are tracking Swedish teenager Williot Swedberg, 17. The midfielder has also attracted interest from Liverpool and AC Milan. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke's comments, in rubbishing reports that Norway striker Erling Haaland, 21, has a 'transfer pact' with the club, have upset his agent Mino Raiola. (AS)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 2nd October 2021 daily mail Chelsea are lining up a move for Napoli forward Lorenzo Insigne, who is coming towards the end of his contract with the Serie A side. AC Milan are planning to make a formal complaint to UEFA over the performance of Turkish referee Cuneyt Cakir during their 2-1 defeat by Atletico Madrid. daily express Everton boss Rafa Benitez is set to raid former club Newcastle United in January to try and sign midfielder Sean Longstaff. the sun Barcelona chief Joan Laporta reportedly rates Chelsea's Thomas Tuchel highest out of possible candidates to take over from under-pressure manager Ronald Koeman. daily mirror Real Madrid could make a January move for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, who has been stuck on the bench since Cristiano Ronaldo's return. Borussia Dortmund manager Marco Rose believes Jude Bellingham's omission from the England squad for two matches this month is a "very smart decision". daily star Paris Saint-Germain are reported to be at the "head of the queue" to sign in-demand Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland. Belgium boss Roberto Martinez offered a cryptic response when he was questioned about stories linking him with the managerial role at Barcelona. Arsenal could turn to Brentford goalkeeper David Raya as a replacement for Bernd Leno should the German be allowed to leave after losing the No 1 shirt to Aaron Ramsdale. daily telegraph Arsenal are still owed £8m by Derby County for defender Krystian Bielik. Ashes and Australian Open participants could be required to have double vaccination status by the end of November or face being refused entry to the country. Premiership rugby union side Saracens are set to be taken over by a consortium in a deal worth at least £30m, ending Nigel Wray's time in charge of the club. the guardian Charlotte Purdue, one of Britain's leading marathon runners, says her desire to represent her country has been "tainted" after she was omitted from Team GB for the Tokyo Olympics. daily record Ryan Kent could be back in Rangers' plans shortly after an absence dating back to February. England winger Raheem Sterling, 26, is still facing an uncertain Manchester City future despite an "uneasy truce" with manager Pep Guardiola. (Daily Telegraph - subscription required) Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is on Barcelona's wish list to replace current boss Ronald Koeman with the Dutchman's future at the club under threat after a poor start to the season. (Mail) Fiorentina and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21, dreams of a transfer to Manchester City. The Premier League champions were linked with a move over the summer. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Thierry Henry has criticised his former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's plan for a World Cup every two years, calling it "mentally exhausting". (Sun) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has told 21-year-old England winger Jadon Sancho to be direct, as he waits for his first goal involvement at the club. (Mirror) Chelsea and Germany striker Timo Werner, 25, faces a fight for his future at the club after struggling for form since the arrival of Romelu Lukaku. (London Evening Standard) Arsenal want to sign Napoli and Italy forward Lorenzo Insigne should the 30-year-old leave his boyhood club. (Corriere dello Sporto via Express) Chelsea are also interested in the Napoli captain, who has yet to sign a new deal with the Italian club. (Mail) Manchester City are considering a bid for Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres, 24. (Marca - in Spanish) Everton might make a January move for Newcastle's English midfielder Sean Longstaff, 23. (Independent) Real Madrid will have the money to sanction a move for Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Haaland, 21, next summer, while also maintaining an interest in Paris St-Germain and France star Kylian Mbappe, 22. (AS - in Spanish) English defender Axel Tuanzebe, 23, is open to making his loan spell at Aston Villa from Manchester United permanent. (Birmingham Mail)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 3rd October 2021 SUN ON SUNDAY Manchester United want to have a final decision over the future of Paul Pogba by Christmas. Andriy Shevchenko wants to make a managerial move to Britain - and has put Celtic and other clubs on alert. Steve Bruce will be staying as manager at Newcastle as Mike Ashley backs his boss. Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel plans to install new Big Brother-style cameras at the club's training ground. Health secretary Sajid Javid has slammed the England stars who are refusing to be vaccinated. England ace Harry Kane aims to clean up with his own brand of loo rolls. sunday telegraph Padraig Harrington was forced into a pairings change on the eve of the all-important opening session of last week's Ryder Cup because of "ball issues" with some of the players. mail on sunday Covid's huge impact on the Premier League has been revealed after a Mail on Sunday audit found at least 130 first-team players have tested positive for the disease during the pandemic. Former Tottenham defender Steven Caulker has received a surprise call-up to Sierra Leone's squad for this month's international fixtures. Gareth Southgate has vowed that he and his England squad will address the issue of human rights in Qatar but only after they have qualified for next year's World Cup, though human rights campaigners insist that the FA have a responsibility to speak out now about migrant worker deaths in the country. sunday mirror The Liverpool coach who recommended Alisson is monitoring Feyenoord goalkeeper Justin Bijlow. Liverpool are closing in on attacking midfielder Kacper Kozlowski - who has been compared to Kevin De Bruyne in Poland. Former Liverpool legend Dirk Kuyt has laid into Jack Grealish - saying he's worth only one-third of his £100million fee. daily star sunday Arsenal are keeping a close watch on Raheem Sterling's contract talks at Manchester City. sunday mail Ange Postecoglou is ready to raid Japan again in January to boost a Premiership title tilt. SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY Rangers are leading the race for Blackburn midfielder Joe Rothwell. Dundee United have launched an investigation into an alleged racial incident involving a Ross County fan. Manchester City believe they hold the edge over rivals Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Benfica's Uruguayan striker Darwin Nunez, 22. (Star) Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is keen to sign a new improved contract at Elland Road. The 25-year-old still has two years left on his current deal. (Athletic - subscription required) Manchester United's Uruguayan striker Edinson Cavani, 34, could join Real Madrid in January, after falling down the pecking order at Old Trafford following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Manchester United want to have a final decision over the future of French midfielder Paul Pogba made by Christmas. (Sun) Real Madrid have been offered the chance to sign the 28-year-old next summer by agent Mino Raiola. (Express) Bayern Munich are close to agreeing a new contract with Germany forward Serge Gnabry, 26. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter) Paris St-Germain have reportedly thrown their hat into the ring in the race to sign 21-year-old Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland from Borussia Dortmund next summer. (Mirror) Liverpool are planning a move for highly-rated 17-year-old Kacper Kozlowski from Pogon Szczecin. They face competition from AC Milan, RB Leipzig and RB Salzburg, who are reportedly also interested in the Polish midfielder. (Mirror) Chelsea are interested in 17-year-old French forward Mohamed-Ali Cho from Angers. The French youngster played 21 times in Ligue 1 last season and is said to be one of the brightest prospects in French football. (Caughtoffside, via Express) Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez, 25, is set to leave the club, according to his agent. The Uruguayan has been a target for Tottenham and Leeds as well as Napoli. (Calcio Napoli 24 - in Italian) Steve Bruce will be staying as manager at Newcastle as owner Mike Ashley's priority remains finding a buyer for the club. (Sun) French striker Karim Benzema, 33, is adamant that his compatriot, Paris St-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, will join him at Real Madrid one day. (L'Equipe via Sun) West Ham, Everton and Arsenal are all keen to sign Real Betis forward Nabil Fekir but Betis are still keen to retain the services of the 28-year-old Frenchman. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Real Madrid are considering making a move for Leicester's Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, but his arrival could signal the departure of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, 29, to Paris St-Germain. (El Nacional) Barcelona will look to bring Manchester City's England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, to La Liga in the new year. (OnzeTV on Twitter) Arsenal are also keeping a close eye on Sterling, with the forward one of the top transfer targets for manager Mikel Arteta. (Star)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 4th October 2021 daily mail Liverpool and Bayern Munich are said to be chasing Red Bull Salzburg star Karim Adeyemi. Manchester United's Andreas Pereira could land a six-match ban after sports bosses in Brazil announced they are investigating the loanee and new club Flamengo over a possible breach of quarantine rules. Tottenham fans made clear their opposition to the current ownership ahead of their home clash against Aston Villa on Sunday, unfurling signs calling for chairman Daniel Levy and owner Joe Lewis to leave the club. Fiorentina director general Joe Barone personally apologised to three Napoli players after they were racially abused following their Serie A win on Sunday. the sun Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is backing himself to get the best out of his star-studded Manchester United squad. Ex-Arsenal and Manchester United star Alexis Sanchez hinted he could be on his way out of Inter Milan with a cryptic social media post. German prodigy Luca Netz claims he rejected a 'nonsense' transfer to Manchester City three years ago. Zlatan Ibrahimovic has treated himself to a brand new electric Ferrari to celebrate his 40th birthday. Yaya Toure has offered his services to cash-strapped Barcelona as they continue to struggle under manager Ronald Koeman. Kai Rooney is starting to make a name for himself in Manchester United's academy - hitting four goals against Liverpool. the times Ronald Koeman's role as Barcelona coach looks untenable after his side lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. They have won only one of their past six matches. daily express Inter Milan are reportedly ready to reignite their interest for Chelsea wing-back [Irrelevant point]. daily mirror Lionel Messi and his PSG team-mates were stuck in a car park after their surprise defeat to Rennes as rival fans clash outside the stadium. Ed Woodward insists Manchester United are 'firmly committed' to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as his position at the club comes under scrutiny. daily telegraph Jeremy Bates has been spotted with US Open champion Emma Raducanu ahead of Indian Wells amid rumours about her new coach. scottish sun Rangers ace Scott Arfield revealed he was targeted by thieves who broke into his car. Ivorian defender Serge Aurier, 28, who is currently a free agent after leaving Tottenham Hotspur, is set to join Spanish side Villarreal. (L'Equipe - in French) Claudio Ranieri has agreed to become Watford's new head coach after Xisco Munoz's departure on Sunday, with the 69-year-old Italian expected to sign on Monday. (Sky Sports) Manchester City are watching Barcelona's 19-year-old Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez, who is on the fringes of the first team. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Borussia Monchengladbach's teenage German defender Luca Netz claims he rejected a "nonsense" transfer to Manchester City three years ago, and the 18-year-old says he would turn them down again. (Sun) Former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez faces an uncertain future at Inter Milan after the 32-year-old Chilean posted - and subsequently deleted - a social media post criticising his lack of playing time. (Mirror) Atletico Madrid are the latest club to enter the race to sign German forward Timo Werner, 25, from Chelsea. (Transfer Market Web) Former Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure, 38, has offered his services to Barcelona as they continue to struggle, but it is unclear whether the Ivorian wants to play or coach. (Sun) Mike Ashley knows the only way to change Newcastle's head coach will be to pay out almost all of Steve Bruce's contract which he agreed in July 2019. (Chronicle Live) Bayern Munich's Dutch forward Joshua Zirkzee, 20, says he turned down a chance to sign for Everton back in 2017. (Het Nieuwsblad via Liverpool Echo)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 5th October 2021 the sun Arsenal have already started drawing up a target list of strikers that includes Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Ollie Watkins as they prepare for the departure of Alexandre Lacazette. Wilfred Ndidi could miss Leicester City's next seven games - in the latest blow to hit Brendan Rodgers' struggling Foxes. Erling Haaland will miss Norway's upcoming World Cup Qualifiers through injury as he 'can't even walk'. Sir Alex Ferguson was overheard criticising Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for his decision to bench Cristiano Ronaldo for Saturday's draw with Everton in a chat with Khabib Nurmagomedov. Chelsea are in talks with RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, according to reports. Southampton boss Ralph Hasenhuttl has reportedly cancelled his side's week off after back-to-back Premier League defeats. Tyson Fury has been warned he 'won't want any more part' of Deontay Wilder after their trilogy, ruling out a fourth fight. Wilder's ring outfit designers are back for the Fury trilogy fight, and promise a new costume will not stop the 'Bronze Bomber' from winning this time round. daily mail AC Milan's all-action central midfielder Franck Kessie has emerged as a potential top target for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Manchester United. Andros Townsend has revealed that a moody Cristiano Ronaldo ignored his request for his shirt four times after Everton frustrated Manchester United in Saturday's 1-1 draw. Guanyu Zhou is set to be named the first Chinese driver to race in Formula One with Alfa Romeo looking to partner the Formula Two star with Valtteri Bottas, say reports. England's players demanded greater clarity on their proposed Ashes tour conditions on Monday as the ECB warned Cricket Australia it is not guaranteed that Test cricket's premier series will go ahead this winter. daily mirror Gareth Southgate will refuse to be bullied into picking Callum Hudson-Odoi. Premier League clubs have been boosted by a £500,000 cash injection after the league negotiated a lucrative rights deal with hit television show Ted Lasso. Eric Dier claimed Tottenham "should be above" the Europa Conference League after admitting the players have let their standards slip. daily telegraph Pep Guardiola failed to declare to Spanish authorities that he had opened an offshore bank account while playing in Qatar, according to the Pandora Papers leaks. England's Ashes tour could be called off by the end of the week if enough players decide they do not want to go to Australia due to strict coronavirus rules. Tom Ilube, the new chairman of the Rugby Football Union and the first Black man to chair a British sports governing body, has included Swing Low, Sweet Chariot as one of his selections on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs, despite the controversy over its use as a rugby anthem at Twickenham because of its links to slavery. daily express Barcelona have suffered a tepid start to proceedings in La Liga this season after well-documented financial woes this summer - but that could all be about to change if reports are to be believed, with Manchester City's Raheem Sterling and RB Leipzig's Dani Olmo the two main targets on their radar. Thomas Tuchel is pushing Chelsea to resolve their contract differences with Germany defender Antonio Rudiger and get a new deal agreed. Timo Werner's time at Chelsea could be coming to an end - with four elite European sides reportedly ready to make a move for the German striker. Donny van de Beek will push to leave Manchester United if his game-time doesn't improve in the coming months, according to reports. daily star Tottenham Hotspur have dismissed claims that manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be sacked by the club should he fail to secure a top-six finish. Manchester United and Juventus are set to go head to head for the signature of Ousmane Dembele, who is out of contract next summer. Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is reportedly looking to leave the club in January after falling out of favour at Old Trafford. Neymar has been branded a "spoilt brat who bosses everyone around" by former PSG star Edouard Cisse. the times Dundee United have submitted evidence to the Scottish Professional Football League which they believe supports Jeando Fuchs' claim that he was racially abused by Ross County supporters on Saturday. scottish sun Dundee United are poised to sign French striker Maxime Biamou. Barcelona are considering a move for Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 26. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) The Catalan giants also remain in negotiations with former Spain midfielder and club legend Xavi, 41, about taking over from manager Ronald Koeman. (90min) Everton tried to sign Donny van de Beek, 24, on loan from Manchester United in the summer and are interested in bringing the Netherlands midfielder to Goodison Park in January. (NOS via Mail) Manchester United are considering AC Milan and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 24, as a replacement for Paul Pogba. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian) Inter Milan are ready to revive their interest in Chelsea and Spain wing-back [Irrelevant point], 30. (Tutto Mercato - in Italian) Manchester City are winning the race to sign 24-year-old Villarreal and Spain defender Pau Torres. (Metro) Tottenham can sack boss Nuno Espirito Santo in the summer without having to pay any compensation if he does not lead them to a top-six finish in the Premier League. (Athletic - subscription required) Pogon Szczecin's Polish midfielder Kacper Kozlowski, 17, who has been tracked by Liverpool, AC Milan and RB Leipzig, says he is not impressed by "big names". (Sport Interia - in Polish) Everton coach Duncan Ferguson went to look at Stoke City and Australia centre-back Harry Souttar, 22, as the Toffees plan for the possible departure of Colombia international Yerry Mina. (Sun) Monaco have valued 21-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, a transfer target for Juventus and Chelsea, at £34m (Calciomercato - in Italian) Juventus are are finalising a deal to extend 27-year-old Argentine forward Paulo Dybala's contract with them until 2025. (Gazzetta dello Sport, subscription required) AC Milan are ready to start negotiations to extend manager Stefano Pioli's contract with them, with his current deal running to the end of this season. (MilanNews.it, via Football Italia)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 6th October 2021 the sun Manchester United are fully behind Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and have no intention of sacking him. David Beckham says his iconic free-kick against Greece was the moment England fans "forgave me". Arsenal have won their battle against FIFA at the Court of Arbitration for Sport over variable sell-on clauses the Gunners have inserted when selling some of their players. Liverpool and Chelsea will have to pay £34m to land Monaco's precocious midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Chelsea fans will be relieved to find out the club inserted a £40m buy-back clause in Tino Livramento's Southampton contract. Manchester United sent scouts to watch Benfica striker Darwin Nunez but he flopped on the latest occasion. Antonio Rudiger's Chelsea contract talks are 'on hold' after the German was left 'disappointed' by the Blues' last offer, reports claim. Stuttgart's sporting director Sven Mislintat has confirmed plans to sign forgotten Arsenal defender Konstantinos Mavropanos for just £2.5m. Manchester United's training ground will be turned into a potato farm if war breaks out thanks to an incredible legal clause. Manchester City cult hero Shaun Goater is offering to help bring Erling Haaland to the Etihad. daily mail Roman Abramovich is set to visit Chelsea during a rare trip to London. Manchester City are trying to persuade the EFL to let clubs make five substitutions in this season's Carabao Cup. Liverpool's Harvey Elliott has shown encouraging signs in his road to recovery from an ankle break at Leeds by posting an image of him on an exercise bike. Unvaccinated England stars look set to be able to play at next year's World Cup in Qatar following reports at least five Three Lions players have refused to have the Covid jab. Premier League clubs are worried about their England stars playing on Andorra's plastic pitch, leaving Gareth Southgate with a selection headache for Saturday's clash. Manchester United are reportedly in the process of tying down two more of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's backroom staff to new contracts. Ninety-four per cent of Newcastle United Supporters Trust members demanded Steve Bruce resign. Gary Lineker has revealed Cristiano Ronaldo's return to Manchester United was completed in his back garden. William Saliba is set to be integrated into Arsenal's first team from next season after his loan at Marseille comes to an end, according to reports. The taxman will have to 'take a haircut' and write off millions of pounds of debt it is owed by Derby County, if a deal is to be struck to save the Championship club. Premier League clubs fear they are losing the battle to have their South American stars released early from international duty, in time to line up in the next round of top-flight matches. Premier League players are being encouraged to get vaccinated while on international duty in what could develop into a clash between club and country. Stoke are facing a battle to hold on to teenage striker Emre Tezgel amid mounting interest led by Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United. The Glazers have put another 9.5m shares in Manchester United on the New York Stock Exchange - worth $186.86m (£137.12m) - although a statement makes clear that the club 'will not receive any proceeds from the sale'. daily telegraph Liverpool were refused a request to move their next game at Watford to an evening kick-off to give them a chance of fielding Alisson Becker, Fabinho and Roberto Firmino. England manager Gareth Southgate will be forced to factor in Andorra's plastic pitch when he selects his team for the latest World Cup qualifier, with Harry Kane's ankles rated as one of the main areas of concern. Arsenal have agreed a deal with crisis-hit Derby to defer a payment worth over £1.4m for their former midfielder Krystian Bielik. Quade Cooper, the Australia fly-half, will not turn out for the Barbarians in November at Twickenham after denying that he had ever agreed to play for the invitational side. England players wavering over going on the Ashes tour have been denounced by Lord Botham, who cast doubt on their desire to take on "the ultimate test". daily star A footballer has been arrested for attacking a referee and appearing to render him unconscious during a match in Brazil. Both Tottenham and Arsenal have been put on red alert after Fiorentina released a statement on Tuesday morning confirming star man Dusan Vlahovic has snubbed a new contract with the club. Alex Telles has explained how a new haircut has led to his much-needed improved form for Manchester United in his second season at Old Trafford. Barcelona are reportedly set to battle Arsenal for the signing of Raheem Sterling from Manchester City in January despite their ongoing financial crisis. Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno is reportedly in danger of being "ousted" from the German national team after falling down the pecking order this season. Liverpool transfer target Kacper Kozlowski claims he is "not impressed" by a host of big clubs who are interested in signing him. the times Manchester United are among the Premier League clubs still trying to persuade a number of their players to get vaccinated against Covid-19. Harry Winks is keen to leave Tottenham Hotspur on loan in January to try to kick-start his career. daily express Liverpool could look to repeat their transfer raid of former RB Salzburg players for a fourth time as Karim Adeyemi continues to impress for the Austrian champions this season. Tottenham could be the latest Premier League heavy hitter to make a move for PSG striker Mauro Icardi. daily mirror Paris Saint-Germain sporting director Leonardo has launched a scathing attack on Real Madrid, accusing the club of a "lack of respect" in discussing a potential move for Kylian Mbappe. Raheem Sterling is being targeted by Barcelona for a January loan. Chelsea are reportedly targeting a move for Christopher Nkunku as Thomas Tuchel eyes a reunion with the former Paris Saint-Germain youngster. Kylian Mbappe has revealed that he considered retiring from France's national team this summer. daily record Celtic have opened contract talks with Scotland defender Greg Taylor. scottish sun Charlie Mulgrew has revealed he's desperate for a World Cup recall and says his Scotland career is not over. Fergie time 'You should always start with your best players' Germany and Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, says he does not allow himself to get distracted by rumours linking him to the likes of Bayern Munich. (Mirror) With Rudiger's contract due to expire next summer, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel is keen for the centre-back to sign a new deal, with rivals Tottenham interested in signing him for free. (Express) Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is hopeful Paris St-Germain and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, will join the club in 2022. (El Debate - in Spanish) PSG sporting director Leonardo has accused Real Madrid of a lack of respect in their pursuit of Mbappe. (L'Equipe, via Mirror) Fiorentina say 21-year-old Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, linked with Arsenal and Tottenham, has not accepted a new contract with the Serie A club. (Evening Standard) Liverpool are still interested in Torino defender Bremer, 24, but have been joined by Manchester United and Manchester City in the pursuit of the Brazilian. (Calciomercato via TeamTalk) Red Bull Salzburg want between £25m and £34m for 19-year-old Germany striker Karim Adeyemi, who is a target for Liverpool and Bayern Munich. (Sky Germany - in German) Manchester United are looking at signing a right-back in January, with 19-year-old Rangers and Scotland defender Nathan Patterson and Norwich City's English full-back Max Aarons, 21, on their radar. (90 Min) England midfielder Harry Winks wants to leave Tottenham on loan during the January transfer window and the 25-year-old is open to moving abroad. (Times - subscription required) Juventus are prepared to part with 23-year-old American midfielder Weston McKennie, who is wanted by Tottenham and West Ham. (TeamTalk) Ajax and Cameroon goalkeeper Andre Onana, 25, is ready to join Inter Milan as a free agent in 2022. (Fabrizio Romano) Southampton are looking at a January deal for Fulham's 19-year-old Portuguese attacker Fabio Carvalho. (TeamTalk) Bernd Leno, 29, is in danger of becoming Germany's second-choice goalkeeper, which would make his exit from Arsenal in January look more likely. (Fussball.News, via Star) Netherlands international Memphis Depay, 27, has insisted he does not regret joining Barcelona from Lyon in the summer, despite the Spanish club's struggles on and off the pitch. (ESPN, via Mirror)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 7th October 2021 daily express Gareth Bale, Marcelo, Mariano Diaz and Luka Jovic have been told they can leave Real Madrid by Carlo Ancelotti, according to reports in Spain. Liverpool are still owed an eight-figure sum by Barcelona from the 2018 deal which saw them sell Philippe Coutinho to the now cash-strapped Catalans. Lautaro Martinez and Milan Skriniar could still be forced out of Inter Milan, whose money troubles were not completely solved by summer sales of Romelu Lukaku and Achraf Hakimi. the sun Manchester United's value has jumped by £550m since Cristiano Ronaldo returned to Old Trafford. Reports of racism in English football are up by more than 50 per cent this season. Tottenham are one of the clubs keeping an eye on Antonio Rudiger's contract talks with Chelsea but Bayern Munich remain favourites to sign him. Michail Antonio has withdrawn from Jamaica's squad for three crucial World Cup Qualifiers at the last second, claiming "logistical problems". Kylian Mbappe has surprisingly entered talks over a new deal with Paris Saint-Germain, according to his mother. Harry Winks is interested in an overseas loan move in January despite having options with a number of Tottenham's Premier League rivals. Bernd Leno could seek a January move away from Arsenal because of his desire to stay in Germany's World Cup plans. Xherdan Shaqiri says he wanted to leave Liverpool last year - but the Reds did not want to let him go. Deontay Wilder has been given the green light to take on Anthony Joshua even if the British fighter loses his rematch with Oleksandr Usyk. daily mirror Steve Bruce will quickly be removed as Newcastle manager as soon as the club's Saudi takeover is completed. Jurgen Klopp plans to "see the world" when he calls time on being a manager. Marcus Rashford gave Manchester United a boost by playing and scoring twice in a behind-closed-doors friendly against Blackburn at Carrington on Wednesday afternoon. Erling Haaland has reportedly received a "double your money" contract offer as transfer speculation continues to swirl around the Borussia Dortmund striker. Dean Henderson has warned David de Gea he's at "full power" as he targets the Man Utd No1 spot. Roger Federer is reported to have made £440m simply by dropping his £7m clothing deal with Nike three years ago to link up with Uniqlo and other brands. daily telegraph Tammy Abraham has become the first England player to confirm he is vaccinated against coronavirus, but the subject remains a sensitive issue around the squad. daily mail Martin Odegaard is delighted with life at Arsenal after admitting it had been difficult for him to settle at Real Madrid. Fulham are in talks with teenage star Fabio Carvalho over a new long-term contract. Odsonne Edouard has settled compensation of around £20,000 with a man who was left deaf in one ear after being shot by an air rifle the Frenchman fired in 2017. Paul Pogba 'is telling those close to him he wants to extend his Manchester United contract' amid interest in the French midfielder from Real Madrid, Juventus and Paris Saint-Germain. Aaron Ramsey is facing an uncertain future with Juventus as he prepares to play his first qualifier for Wales for nearly two years as Rob Page's side take on the Czech Republic on Friday. daily star Defender William Saliba remains firmly in Arsenal's future plans despite being loaned out for the third successive season, this time to Marseille. Arsenal have avoided a fine after winning their Court of Arbitration for Sport battle against FIFA over sell-on clauses inserted into two transfer deals in 2018. Barcelona cannot fund a bid for Manchester City outcast Raheem Sterling anytime soon - because they reportedly still owe almost £100m in transfer fees. the times Tottenham Hotspur's request for Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero to be released early from international duty has been rejected by Argentina. The best rugby union clubs from the southern and northern hemispheres, including the Gallagher Premiership, are set to meet for the first time in 2024 at the first Club World Cup. the guardian The Glazer Family have placed 9.5m shares worth approximately £137m up for sale on the New York Stock Exchange. daily record Celtic have been told they will not receive any tickets for the club's forthcoming Europa League clash with Hungarian side Ferencvaros. Celtic winger Liel Abada has admitted his ultimate dream is to play for Liverpool. scottish sun Two financial experts whose actions in trying to save Rangers in 2012 fell below an "ordinarily competent" standard have been ordered to pay £3.4m to the club's liquidators by an Edinburgh judge. Arsenal are targeting England pair Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, and Ollie Watkins, 25, but face a difficult task luring them from Everton and Aston Villa respectively. (Sun) Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, is now prepared to ignore interest from Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and Juventus and sign a new deal at Old Trafford. (L'Equipe via Mail) Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are set to do battle for England and Stoke City youth striker Emre Tezgel, 16, who has been likened to Harry Kane. (Mail) Premier League clubs will join Bayern Munich in the race to sign 18-year-old German midfielder Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen. (Fabrizio Romano) Liverpool are considering a move for Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic as the 21-year-old's contract talks have collapsed at Fiorentina. (Mirror) Arsenal remain eager to sign Club Bruges forward Noa Lang, 22, with AC Milan also interested. (Calciomercato, via TeamTalk) Manchester United may need to sell Nemanja Matic, 33, or Donny van de Beek, 24, to sign West Ham's 22-year-old midfielder Declan Rice. (Express) Borussia Dortmund are determined to keep Norwegian striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, at the club until 2023. (Sport Bild - in German) Juventus are ready to listen to offers for their 30-year-old Welsh midfielder Aaron Ramsey. (Mail) France star Kylian Mbappe's long-term future could still lie with Paris St-Germain after the 22-year-old's mother said talks with the French champions over a new contract are going well. (RMC via AS) Barcelona will make France defender Samuel Umtiti available this January. The 27-year-old has not played a single minute of La Liga action this season. (Sport - in Spanish) Rivals AC Milan and Inter Milan are going head-to-head over River Plate's 21-year-old Argentine forward Julian Alvarez. (CalcioMercato) The 9. 5 million Manchester United shares put up on the New York Stock Exchange by the Glazer family were worth £15.7m more because of 36-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the club. (Mail)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 8th October 2021 the sun Aaron Ramsey will be made available for transfer by Juventus in January as they look to cut their losses on a player who is reported to have cost them £4,000 per minute on the pitch. Mike Ashley has revealed he could have taken a higher offer for Newcastle United but feels the £300m Saudi takeover was better for the club. Marcus Rashford has been awarded a doctorate - becoming the youngest person to ever receive an honorary degree from the University of Manchester. Paul Pogba has revealed he will make a decision on his future at Manchester United in the summer as he refuses to rule out a return to Juventus. Chelsea winger Christian Pulisic will step up his rehab from injury during the international break. Tottenham are ready to block any approaches for Harry Winks despite his reported desire to leave the club on loan in January. Gareth Southgate is ready to send out his England 'B' team on Andorra's plastic pitch. Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has insisted he is 'happy' at the club and that talks over a new contract 'look good'. Arsenal are stepping up their interest in Club Bruges winger Noa Lang. Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga could make an extraordinary move to Lazio and have a reunion with Maurizio Sarri, who he had a famous row with during the 2019 Carabao Cup final. Liverpool star Divock Origi has reportedly been offered to Barcelona for a January transfer. daily telegraph Daniel Levy and Tottenham Hotspur have rejected a request to meet with supporters over the running of the club. daily mirror Chelsea might have to wait until 2022 to play in the Club World Cup with FIFA set to discuss postponing the December tournament after hosts Japan pulled out. Liverpool could renew their interest in Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio after reports emerged that he is unhappy with his role at the Bernabeu. daily mail The Government have urged Premier League footballers to take the Covid vaccine, with ministers telling players and society at large: 'I know there's some with concerns but (our) message is still: get vaccinated'. Newcastle United will be able to spend well over £200m strengthening their squad in the next three years without breaching Financial Fair Play rules, financial analysts calculate. Timo Werner says his decision to change agent is not an indication of any desire to leave Chelsea and link up with Julian Nagelsmann at Bayern Munich. Miguel Almiron is set to be handed a state-of-the-art trailer to utilise for his 10-day quarantine when he returns from international duty with Paraguay - it will be based at Newcastle's training ground. Southampton finally caved to sign up to the FA's football leadership diversity code on Thursday night - but still insisted the document does not go far enough to tackle discrimination in football. Shaun Goater is returning to Manchester City as an academy coach on a Premier League Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic scheme. England and India have agreed to play the cancelled fifth Test next summer but it is unlikely to be hosted by Old Trafford. Rugby bosses are keen to strongly admonish Rassie Erasmus for the extraordinary hour-long video rant he posted during the Lions series - sending a message across the sport. daily express Mo Salah expects to become Liverpool's leading earner if he is to sign a contract extension beyond the summer of 2023. AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie is set to test the free agent market in January with Liverpool, Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain all showing interest. Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola could be faced with a fresh striker issue if Ferran Torres attracts further interest from Real Madrid. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has named club legend Steven Gerrard as one player he wished he could've coached at Anfield. daily star Arsenal could look to replace Alexandre Lacazette with Torino striker Andrea Bellotti, who is reportedly refusing to sign a new deal with the Serie A club. scottish sun QPR boss Mark Warburton is certain Scotland striker Lyndon Dykes will be a Premier League player in the future, he hopes with the team from the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium. St Mirren will hand Rangers two stands for their upcoming Premiership showdown at the end of the month. the times The takeover of Newcastle United by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund is "image management" for the country's ruler Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, the human rights group Amnesty International has said. Liverpool are weighing up a move for Real Madrid and Spain winger Marco Asensio, 25, who is reportedly unhappy at the Bernabeu. (Mirror) Newcastle's new owners are aiming to make the club as big as Manchester City and Paris St-Germain, who also have owners from the Middle East. (Times - subscription required) Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba has said he is still in contact with his former Juventus team-mates, but the 28-year-old France star insists he is focused on ending the season "well" at Old Trafford. (Sport Mediaset - in Italian) Former Chelsea boss Frank Lampard and Rangers manager Steven Gerrard are in the frame to replace Newcastle boss Steve Bruce, who says he expects to lose his job. (Telegraph - subscription required) Manchester City are keen to open contract talks with Raheem Sterling, 26, and do not want to sell the England forward, who has fewer than two years left on his contract. (Sun) Barcelona have been heavily linked with Sterling and Manchester City would ask for France winger Ousmane Dembele, 24, in exchange if their player were to move to Spain. (El Nacional - in Spanish) Juventus have put a £25.4m price tag on United States midfielder Weston McKennie, 23, who is being targeted by Tottenham. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian) Liverpool striker Divock Origi has reportedly been offered to Barcelona as a January signing. The 26-year-old Belgium striker's contract expires at the end of the season and he has had limited game time under Jurgen Klopp. (Sun) England midfielder Harry Winks, 25, could switch to Everton from Tottenham in January in order to get more game time. (Caughtoffside) Juventus and Inter Milan want to sign Leicester's 25-year-old Belgium full-back Timothy Castagne. (Le Derniere Heure - in French) Arsenal are considering a move for Zenit St Petersburg and Iran striker Sardar Azmoun, 26, as a replacement for 30-year-old France forward Alexandre Lacazette, whose contract with the Premier League side expires next summer.(Onze Mondial via Teamtalk) Valencia, Real Betis and Rayo Vallecano are expected to battle for the signature of former Arsenal and Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez, 32, who is out of favour at Inter Milan.(Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) AC Milan are keen on signing France defender Samuel Umtiti, 27, from Barcelona in January. (Calcio Mercato - in Italian) Torino and Italy striker Andrea Belotti, 27, could leave the club for free when his contract runs out. (Fabrizio Romano) Serbia forward Dusan Vlahovic, 21, of Fiorentina, and Paris St-Germain's 28-year-old Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, 28, are on Juventus' radar. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Manchester United and Chelsea are targeting Stoke City's English forward Emre Tezgel, 16. Manchester City are also said to be keen on the youngster. (Star) Manchester City have also joined the race to sign 19-year-old Espanyol attacker Mateo Joseph, who has also attracted interest from Leeds.(Mail)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 9th October 2021 the guardian Angry Premier League clubs are demanding an emergency meeting after a series of complaints emerged about Newcastle United's takeover and the effect it could have on the league's brand. England are set to name a full-strength squad to travel to Australia for the Ashes, including Jos Buttler, after the tour was finally given ECB approval. the sun Manchester United are interested in a deal to sign Juventus star Federico Chiesa, according to reports in Italy, a potential move that has been given the backing of Cristiano Ronaldo. Antonio Conte would likely reject the chance of leading Newcastle's Saudi-backed assault on the top of English football. Paulo Dybala is set to sign a new contract - expected to run until 2025 - with Juventus and end speculation about a possible move to the Premier League. Manchester City have rejected an £8m offer from Brighton for young midfielder James McAtee. Amanda Staveley has promised Newcastle's Toon Army "world-class" players. Cristiano Ronaldo has had a cryotherapy ice chamber shipped to his new home to help him keep fit for matches. Arsenal are facing a New Year's midfield dilemma with Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Mohammed Elneny both considering their futures. Sporting goods manufacturer Puma are lining up a huge offer to try and tempt Erling Haaland away from current sponsor Nike. Newcastle supporters are keen for the club to make Aaron Ramsey their first big-money signing after the Saudi takeover was concluded. St James' Park will still possess Mike Ashley's Sports Direct branding despite Newcastle's £300m takeover by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund. daily telegraph Steve Bruce is set to receive an £8m pay off from Newcastle if, as widely expected, his tenure as manager is brought to an end by the club's new owners. Alan Shearer is likely to accept an ambassadorial role at Newcastle United to help promote and advise the new owners of the club. Carlos Rodriguez has emerged as the front-runner to become US Open champion Emma Raducanu's new coach. daily mail Liverpool are considering a move for Olympiakos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse along with a number of Premier League rivals. Real Madrid have made Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger their No 1 transfer target next summer when he will be available on a free transfer. Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City are all keeping a close eye on England U17 striker Emre Tezgel, who currently plays for Stoke City. 'Prima Donna' footballers have been rebuked by a public health expert who advises government on Covid infection for refusing to be vaccinated against the virus. The PFA are ready to reconsider their opposition to salary caps, despite winning a landmark legal ruling that prevented their introduction in League One and League Two earlier this year. Mino Raiola has hit out at AC Milan for failing to protect Gianluigi Donnarumma from abuse aimed at him by the club's fans during Italy's defeat by Spain in the San Siro. Sergio Aguero is edging closer to full fitness after returning to training with Barcelona and could be on course to make his debut against Real Madrid. Barcelona will play at another stadium for up to a year when the club starts its planned modernisation of the Nou Camp, president Joan Laporta said on Friday. daily star Demba Ba has offered to come out of retirement to play for Newcastle United's new owners. Former world snooker champion John Higgins has lost almost four stone ahead of his return to the table at the Northern Ireland Open in Belfast. daily mirror Philippe Coutinho's representatives are reported to have already made contact with Newcastle's new owners to find out if there is any interest in their client. Manchester City and Raheem Sterling are heading towards a crossroads and a decision will need to be made soon. Paulo Fonseca is another name on Newcastle's managerial shortlist after reportedly failing to reach agreement to join Tottenham over the summer. Ronald Koeman wants to bring Manchester United outcast Donny van de Beek to Barcelona if he remains in charge. The PFA has set up a special course to help deal with the growing issue of footballers gambling large sums of money on cryptocurrencies. Manchester United are considering bringing Facundo Pellistri back from his loan spell with Alaves over playing time concerns. daily express Amad Diallo is closing on a return to Manchester United training and will be given the chance of a loan move in January after injury cost him the chance of spending the season with Feyenoord. the times Frank McParland, whose most recent role was at Sky Bet Championship strugglers Nottingham Forest, and Owen Brown are expected to act as key football advisers to the new Newcastle United board of directors after the Amanda Staveley-fronted takeover of the club. Emma Raducanu could be offered membership of the All England Tennis & Croquet Club, an honour usually only reserved for Wimbledon champions. daily record Southampton's teenage star Tino Livramento is getting pressure from his mother to represent Scotland, the country of her birth. THE SCOTTISH SUN Neil Lennon has revealed he would be open to coaching in Israel as he ponders a return to the bench. Newcastle United could spend up to £190m in January without breaking Financial Fair Play rules, with Tottenham and England striker Harry Kane, 28, and France forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, "within reach". (Telegraph - subscription required) Rangers manager Steven Gerrard and ex-Roma boss Paulo Fonseca are being considered as candidates to take over from under-pressure manager Steve Bruce at Newcastle. (Mirror) Former Chelsea manager Antonio Conte would reject the chance to replace Bruce at Newcastle. (Sun) Ex-Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe would also turn down the Magpies as he waits for the Southampton job to become available. (Football Insider) However, Brazil midfielder Philippe Coutinho, 29, could be heading to Newcastle from Barcelona in January. (Sport - in Spanish) Former Newcastle and Senegal striker Demba Ba, 36, has made a tongue-in-cheek offer to come out of retirement and play for the club after the takeover. (Star) Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 27, has been in contact with Leeds' Brazil midfielder Raphinha, 24, regarding a potential move to Old Trafford. (Mirror) Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger is Real Madrid's number one transfer target next year, with the 28-year-old's contract at Chelsea running out in the summer. (ABC - in Spanish) Barcelona want to sign a midfielder in January and Manchester United's Netherlands international Donny van de Beek and Tottenham's Frenchman Tanguy Ndombele, both 24, are two of four options they are looking at. (Sport - in Spanish) But manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reluctant to let Van de Beek leave Manchester United in January and will block any moves to sign him. (ESPN) Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, is reportedly eager for his club to make a move for Juventus and Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 23, who is also said to be a target for Chelsea at the end of the season. (Calciomercato - in Italian) England midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles, 24, and Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny, 29, could look to leave Arsenal in search of first team football in January. (Sun) Liverpool are leading the chase to sign Olympiacos centre-back Pape Abou Cisse. Arsenal and Everton are also interested in the 26-year-old Senegal defender. (Mail) Argentina striker Sergio Aguero, 33, turned down a move to Juventus before joining Barcelona on a free transfer after leaving Manchester City in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish) Juventus are looking to sell Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, in January, with West Ham and Everton interested. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Juve are interested in an exchange deal involving Ramsey, with Everton and Brazil midfielder Allan, 30, reportedly open to a Serie A return. (Goal) Leicester are keen to sign Real Madrid and Spain playmaker Isco, 29, who is surplus to requirements in the Spanish capital. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Roma are interested in signing Tottenham goalkeeper Josh Oluwayemi. The 20-year-old Italian, who is out of contract next summer, has been in good form for their youth sides and could see a reunion with Roma's ex-Spurs boss Jose Mourinho. (Express)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 10th October 2021 sunday mirror Mike Ashley is eyeing up a move to buy Championship club Derby after his 14-year reign at Newcastle United was brought to an end this week. SUNDAY TELEGRAPH James Tarkowski is likely to become one of the first signings of an exciting new era at Newcastle United with the Burnley defender understood to be keen on the move. The Government is increasingly close to pushing through long-awaited reforms of football's takeover processes amid outrage over the Saudi buyout at Newcastle. Former England and Manchester United centre-back Gary Pallister has revealed how ill heading a football made him and called for it to be removed from the children's game. THE SUN Newcastle's new owners are eyeing up Brighton boss Graham Potter as a potential replacement for Steve Bruce. Antonio Conte is also considered a candidate if the Newcastle job becomes available but he wants his next job to be at a club who are already in position to challenge for titles. DAILY STAR Manchester City are hoping their ties to sportswear firm Puma can help them land Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund. MAIL ON SUNDAY Newcastle have reportedly joined the race to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Mauro Icardi - but Tottenham and Juve are also interested in the Argentina international. Juventus are reportedly keen to re-sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer. sunday express Manchester United have agreed internally to try and sign Erling Haaland in next summer's transfer window. THE SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY Celtic's Kyogo Furuhashi says he needs to focus on maintaining his place at Parkhead before he can even think of a move to the Premier League. Newcastle United plan to make a move for Napoli and Senegal centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, 30, as they look to bring in a marquee signing. (Football Insider) Burnley defender James Tarkowski, 28, could become one of Newcastle's first signings since the takeover of the club, while the Magpies have also discussed fellow England player Jesse Lingard, with the 28-year-old attacking midfielder's contract at Manchester United running out next summer. (Sunday Telegraph - subscription required) Newcastle are also interested in bringing in Paris St-Germain and Argentina striker Mauro Icardi, although Tottenham and Juventus are also keen on the 28-year-old. (Calciomercato, via Mail on Sunday) The Tyneside club's new owners are set to sack Magpies manager Steve Bruce next week. (Sunday Mirror) Assistant manager Graeme Jones is likely to take charge of Newcastle's game against Tottenham on Sunday, with Brighton's Graham Potter 'in the frame' to replace Bruce. (Star on Sunday) The UK government is close to agreeing new takeover rules amid a backlash from fans and rival clubs over the Saudi Arabian-led deal at Newcastle.(Sunday Telegraph - subscription required) PSG sporting director Leonardo remains confident that France star Kylian Mbappe, 22, will stay at the club and insists Real Madrid should be punished for their pursuit of him. (Mail on Sunday) Former Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is interested in a takeover of Championship club Derby County, who are in administration. (Sunday Mirror) Juventus could have a chance to sign 28-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, whose contract with Manchester United runs out in the summer, if they can manage to sell at least two players. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia) Liverpool are planning to try to sign France forward Ousmane Dembele on a free transfer when the 24-year-old's contract with Barcelona ends in the summer. (Teamtalk) Leeds United are confident that 25-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips will extend his contract with them before the end of the year, with talks at an advanced stage. (Football Insider) Manchester United are preparing to open contract talks with England defender Harry Maguire to improve the terms of 28-year-old's contract. (Sunday Mirror) Inter Milan are looking at Arsenal and France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, as well as Real Madrid's Serbia forward Luka Jovic, 23, as possible options in January. (La Gazzetta dello Sport, via Football Italia) Sevilla are weighing up a move for 22-year-old Blackburn Rovers and Chile striker Ben Brereton, with the Spanish club's Moroccan forward Youssef En-Nesyri, 24, being linked with a move to Arsenal or Tottenham. (Teamtalk)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 11th October 2021 daily telegraph Steve Bruce is expected to be sacked as Newcastle United manager ahead of the club's first match under its new ownership next weekend. Newcastle's owners have also been considering a move for Ralf Rangnick, among a number of candidates, to become the sporting director. the sun Arsenal are considering a shock swoop for former player Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. Harry Kane 'loves Tottenham' and will play a key role in the club's rebuild, according to the club's transfer chief Fabio Paratici. Former Arsenal star Mesut Ozil will launch his own cryptocurrency this week. Newcastle are planning a mass transfer raid on Manchester United with four outcasts reportedly in their sights. Neymar has sensationally revealed the 2022 World Cup will be his last as he struggles to cope with the pressure of international football. daily mail Manchester United and England star Luke Shaw has joined the likes of Lionel Messi and Neymar by dropping his agent and entrusting his family with his affairs. Tottenham executive director Donna-Maria Cullen has been bringing her dog to the club's training ground as they examine whether its presence improves mental health. Robbie Fowler believes Mohamed Salah's prospective new contract at Liverpool will unite the dressing room, irrespective of how much it smashes the club record weekly pay-out by. daily express Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is interested in signing Charles de Ketelaere, along with a list of top European clubs. Newcastle United are supposedly monitoring the situation of ex-Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. daily star Former Manchester United defender Marcus Rojo has been handed a five-game ban and £18,000 fine for his part in an ugly tunnel brawl last July. daily mirror Manchester United have already reached a 'mutual transfer agreement' to sign Erling Haaland. Steve Bruce is facing D-day as Newcastle boss - with the club ready to axe him - but he is due to take training on Monday. Phil Neville has called for Major League Soccer to open investigation into the decisions going against his Inter Miami side. Barcelona boss Ronald Koeman has been prevented by the club from doing any media interviews as uncertainty grows over his future. scottish sun Hampden spot-kick sinner Lyndon Dykes is set to be dumped as Scotland's penalty taker by Steve Clarke. Neil Lennon has claimed some Celtic players pulled out of games when fit last season. daily record Che Adams is out of Scotland's World Cup qualifier with the Faroe Islands after the striker suffered a muscle injury in Saturday's win over Israel. Linfield manager David Healy says the Northern Irish club won't be forced into cheap sales after fending off late summer interest in right-back Trai Hume amid Celtic links. Arsenal are considering a move for Liverpool and England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain. The 28-year-old spent six years with the Gunners before moving to Anfield in 2017. (Sun) Barcelona vice-president Rafael Yuste has played down the chances of the Spanish club being in the market to sign Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, from Borussia Dortmund next summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Brazil forward Neymar, 29, has suggested the 2022 World Cup in Qatar could be his last as the Paris St-Germain forward is unsure if he has "the strength of mind to deal with football any more". (DAZN, via Goal) Barcelona may offload France winger Ousmane Dembele if the 24-year-old does not extend his contract with them and the Spanish club could then try to sign Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, as his replacement. (Sport - in Spanish) England captain and forward Harry Kane, 28, "loves Tottenham" and will lead the club's "rebuild", according to Spurs' transfer chief Fabio Paratici. (Sun) Newcastle United's new owners are considering replacing manager Steve Bruce with Leicester City's Brendan Rodgers, Rangers manager Steven Gerrard or ex-Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre. (Mail) Former RB Leipzig coach Ralf Rangnick is also being looked at by the new Newcastle United hierarchy for the role of sporting director. (Telegraph - subscription required) Newcastle United will target four Manchester United players when the transfer window reopens in January with France striker Anthony Martial, 25, Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, 27-year-old Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly and England attacker Jesse Lingard, 28, all said to be on their wishlist. (Mirror) Juventus will use Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, as a makeweight in their attempt to bring Manchester United and France star Paul Pogba, 28, back to Turin. (Mail) Ramsey turned down a move to Wolves in the summer, but now plans to leave Juve in January, with Newcastle interested. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Tottenham are being linked with trying to sign American midfielder Weston McKennie, 23, and 21-year-old Sweden attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski from Juventus. (Calciomercato, via Teamtalk) Tottenham are also eyeing 28-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata as a possible replacement for England's Harry Kane, 28. Morata is currently on loan at Juventus from Atletico Madrid. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Liverpool are ready to step up their interest in Wolves and Spain winger Adama Traore, 25. (El Nacional - in Catalan) Chelsea have agreed a new contract with 25-year-old Denmark defender Andreas Christensen, with the finishing touches being made to the deal before an announcement. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter) Italy midfielder Marco Verratti, 28, says he intends to spend the rest of his career at French club Paris St-Germain. (France Info - in French)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 12th October 2021 the sun Manchester United will consider a cut-price £15m for Jesse Lingard in January if he continues to refuse a new deal. Raheem Sterling wants to be sure he remains a key part of Pep Guardiola's plans before he resumes contract talks with Manchester City. Frank Lampard is a leading contender to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle manager. Arsenal are considering a shock swoop for former star Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain of Liverpool. Italy are trying to get November's match against Switzerland moved from the San Siro after goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was booed last week. daily mirror William Saliba admits his move to Marseille is "what he needed" as he agrees with Mikel Arteta for sending him out loan. Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has opened the door for some of United's talented youngsters to impress after calling up eight youth players to train with the senior side. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been accused of "blatantly lying" to Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek by ex-Manchester United man Paul Ince. Juventus have reportedly contacted Donny van de Beek's agent to gauge the interest in a move for the Manchester United midfielder in the January transfer window. Gareth Southgate has slammed Arsene Wenger's World Cup plans as "making no sense". Real Madrid are preparing to sell midfielder Eden Hazard to fund a deal to sign Erling Haaland next summer, according to reports. daily telegraph Former Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre and ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard are two of the names Newcastle United are considering as manager to replace Steve Bruce, who is expected to be sacked in the next 48 hours. Manchester United have refused to sack a board member fired from one of the biggest jobs in sport following serious accusations about his conduct. Future Commonwealth Games hosts will have the freedom to ditch almost every traditional sport in favour of "entirely new" urban or e-sports as part of a radical attempt to make the event more appealing to younger audiences. daily mail Manchester United will assess Raphael Varane's thigh injury on Tuesday amid fears the Frenchman faces a spell on the sidelines. Eden Hazard could be set to make a stunning return to Chelsea after the club opened 'informal' talks with Real Madrid over the Belgian winger. Andreas Christensen has reportedly agreed a new deal to stay at Chelsea which will see him nearly double his wages. Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal has taken aim at Barcelona for 'blaming foreigners' with the Catalan club in the midst of a crisis on and off the pitch. Sam Kerr and her Matildas teammates have broken their silence and issued a strong statement after shocking allegations of sexual harassment and bullying within Australia's international women's football team. daily star Tottenham are reportedly considering Juventus striker Alvaro Morata as a potential replacement for Harry Kane. daily express Barcelona think that Ousmane Dembele's agent has been speaking to Manchester United and Liverpool amid protracted contract negotiations, according to reports in Spain. Mikel Arteta has told Arsenal CEO Vinai Venkatesham that Youssef En-Nesyri is good enough to be the leading force in the club's attacking trident, according to reports. daily record The new owners of Newcastle United are reportedly lining up Antero Henrique to be the club's new sporting director. scottish sun Kevin McDonald has returned to football with old club Dundee following a kidney transplant. the times Simon Massie-Taylor will be confirmed as the new chief executive of Premiership Rugby today. Chelsea have held informal talks with Real Madrid over re-signing 30-year-old Belgium playmaker Eden Hazard - but the Spanish club would want England right-back Reece James, 21, in return. (El Nacional - in Catalan) Manchester United are considering bringing in Leicester's Nigerian midfielder Wilfred Ndidi, 24. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Liverpool are closely monitoring Ousmane Dembele's situation at Barcelona. The 24-year-old France winger, who has not played since Euro 2020 because of a knee injury, is out of contract at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Former Borussia Dortmund boss Lucien Favre, 63, and ex-Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, 43, are two of the names the new Newcastle United owners are considering as a possible replacement for Steve Bruce at St James' Park. (Telegraph - subscription required) Arsenal and France forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, has no intention of signing a new contract with the Gunners when his current deal expires at the end of the season. (Football.London) Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 30, still believes he can be a success at Juventus with a season-and-a-half remaining on his current contract. (Times - subscription required) Netherlands midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum, 30, says he is "not completely happy" at Paris St-Germain - just four months after joining from Liverpool. (Independent) Dutch side Feyenoord are preparing a fresh bid for Manchester United and Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, 19, after an injury scuppered a loan move in the summer. (Sun) Manchester United will consider selling England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, for £15m in January if he does not sign a new contract at Old Trafford, with his current deal due to expire next summer. (Sun) Juventus have opened talks with the agent of Manchester United's Donny van de Beek, 24, with a view to a January move for the Netherlands midfielder. (La Stampa via Football Italia) Juventus are also preparing a January loan offer for Manchester City and Portugal playmaker Bernardo Silva, 27. (Calciomercato - in Italian) English centre-half Ben Davies, 26, still believes he has a future at Liverpool, despite not playing for them after joining in February and then going on a season-long loan to Sheffield United. 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Wednesday's Newspapers: 13th October 2021 the times Erling Haaland's agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential move to the Premier League club next summer. Amanda Staveley, the Newcastle United director, is waiting for the green light from the club's new Saudi owners before sacking Steve Bruce. CJ Ujah, the sprinter at the centre of what could be one of the biggest doping scandals in the history of British athletics, was sanctioned by UK Sport for receiving public funding he did not qualify for, it can be revealed. the sun Juventus are lining up a January move for Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva but could struggle to finance a deal given the demands of the Premier League club. Chelsea are interested in bringing Eden Hazard back to Stamford Bridge, but the latest reports in Spain suggest Real Madrid would want Reece James as part of any deal. Galatasaray could sign another Arsenal midfielder in January amid reports they have opened talks with Mohamed Elneny. Newcastle United hope to sign out-of-favour Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet in January. Southampton have no plans to sack manager Ralph Hasenhuttl and believe he is still the man to lead their long-term project despite a poor start to the 2021-22 season. Diego Simeone has admitted that he tried to convince Lionel Messi to join Atletico Madrid this summer. Liverpool star Sadio Mane has blasted the decision not to nominate Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy for this year's Ballon d'Or as 'inadmissible'. Deontay Wilder will not retire after his second defeat by Tyson Fury and instead would like a double redemption fight in May 2022 against another former champion Anthony Joshua. Emma Raducanu has signed up to play in a lucrative exhibition tournament in Abu Dhabi in December as part of her Australian Open warm-up. daily mirror Hector Bellerin has hinted he does not want to return to Arsenal after his loan spell with Real Betis comes to an end. AC Milan striker Olivier Giroud has backed his former boss Frank Lampard to "bounce back" at Newcastle - if the Saudi-backed club offer him the job. daily mail Newcastle United were not included in an extraordinary meeting between their 19 top-flight rivals as the Premier League explained the decision to approve the club's £305m Saudi-led takeover. Real Madrid are looking to beat Manchester United and Chelsea to the signature of highly-prized Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. Sevilla's president Jose Castro says Chelsea's summer bid for Jules Kounde would have wiped the club's debts out in one fell swoop. Arsene Wenger will return to the dugout to take charge of a combined Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr side when the Saudi clubs take on Paris Saint-Germain in January. Serie A figures suggest there are only 20 players across the league who remain unvaccinated. The PFA Charity is threatening to withdraw its support for dementia campaign group Head for Change, after details of a meeting between the two organisations were reported last week. Covid vaccination will not be compulsory for England players to be selected for the upcoming autumn Tests against Tonga, Australia and South Africa. daily star Brendan Rodgers is the new bookmakers' favourite to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager. Tottenham chiefs are increasingly confident Harry Kane will remain at the club after being convinced by their plans to rebuild. Newcastle United will target a move for Leicester City defender Wesley Fofana in January despite him being a long-term injury absentee. daily express Manchester United have now joined Chelsea and Juventus in the race for Monaco wonderkid Aurelien Tchouameni. Arsenal have received fresh motivation to tie Alexandre Lacazette down to a new contract after reports that youngsters Emile Smith-Rowe and Bukayo Saka are using his experience to aid their development. Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could risk public humiliation by negotiating with Tottenham to bring Sergio Reguilon back to the Spanish capital ahead of next season. Dominic Thiem has decided to get vaccinated against Covid-19 after reading of threats to top tennis stars over their participation in the Australian Open early next year. daily telegraph Phil Mickelson says it is "pathetic" golf's rule makers are looking to limit the length of drivers in professional events to stop the long-hitting antics of Bryson DeChambeau among others. the independent Football's lawmakers IFAB will consider changes to heading rules if scientific research demonstrates a clearer link to brain injuries, according to chief executive Lukas Brud. the guardian Adidas chief Kasper Rorsted says he "doesn't think much" of FIFA's proposal to hold the World Cup every two years. Hundreds of professional footballers are threatening legal action over the alleged unlawful use of their personal information and performance statistics. Former middle-distance athlete Mary Cain has filed a $20m lawsuit against disgraced coach Alberto Salazar and Nike alleging she suffered years of emotional abuse. daily record Rangers striker Kemar Roofe faces a race against time to be back in Scotland with any time to prepare for Saturday's top-of-the-table clash with Hearts. Ryan Porteous has become the latest Hibs player to open talks over a new contract. scottish sun Olivier Giroud has revealed Montpellier beat Celtic to his signature - after their owner launched a bizarre attack on Kilmarnock. Airdrie have dropped a racism investigation after Rico Quitongo said he was abused by one of his own fans because of a lack of evidence. Erling Braut Haaland's agent Mino Raiola is expected to hold talks with Manchester City in January over a potential summer move for the 21-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker. (Times, subscription required) England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, wants to be sure he remains a key part of manager Pep Guardiola's plans before he resumes contract talks with Manchester City. (Sun) Liverpool are willing to sell England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 28, - but only for the right price - with his former club Arsenal interested. (Mirror) The Reds have also started negotiations to sign Barcelona's French forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, on a free transfer next summer. (Mail, via Mundo Deportivo) England midfielder Phil Foden, 21, is close to signing a new contract with Manchester City. His current deal expires in 2024. (The Athletic, subscription required) France midfieder Paul Pogba is back on Real Madrid's radar, with the 28-year-old's contract at Manchester United set to run out next summer. (AS - in Spanish) Manchester United have joined Chelsea and Juventus in the race for Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 21. (Express) Italy winger Federico Chiesa, 23, and Netherlands centre-back Matthijs de Ligt, 22 - who both play at Juventus - are among Newcastle United's list of transfer targets. (Tuttosport, via Football Italia) Barcelona defender Clement Lenglet, 26, could be the first arrival at Newcastle United following their recent takeover with the France international said to be a player the club is keen on. (Sport.es) Southampton players are expecting Austrian boss Ralph Hasenhuttl, 54, to be sacked in the coming weeks with the club yet to win in the Premier League this season. (Football Insider) Germany central defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, will assess his options before making a decision over his Chelsea future, with his current contract expiring at the end of the season. (Sky Sports) Southampton,Tottenham and West Ham are interested in signing West Brom and England goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, 28. (Hampshire Live) AC Milan midfielder Franck Kessie's agent has denied speaking to Inter Milan about the 24-year-old Ivory Coast international, who is out of contract next summer. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia) Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin, 26, has hinted he has no intention of returning to Arsenal when his season-long loan at Real Betis ends. (El Desmarque, via Mail) Leeds United are close to signing Spanish 17-year-old Espanyol attacker Mateo Joseph Fernandez. Leeds have offered £450,000, but Espanyol want £1m. (Team Talk) Real Madrid are keen on bringing Tottenham's Spanish full-back Sergio Reguilon, 24, back to the Bernabeu before next season. (Defensa Central, via Express)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 14th October 2021 daily mirror Phil Foden is set to sign a new six-year contract with Manchester City which will earn him almost £50m. the sun Newcastle are understood to be in regular contact with the agents of Chelsea striker Timo Werner. Liverpool are interested in forward Joao Felix, according to reports in Spain, with Atletico Madrid potentially having to take a loss of more than £50m on a player they spent £113m on in 2019. Arsenal are ready to make their interest in Club Bruges striker Noa Lang formal and could make a £25m bid in January. Mauro Icardi will turn down the chance to join the Newcastle United revolution because his wife Wanda Nara does not want to move from Paris. Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is not keen on staying at The Emirates despite being offered a new contract. Real Madrid are confident of landing Paul Pogba on a free transfer next summer. Fuming club chiefs have called on Premier League bigwigs to quit over the Newcastle buyout. Jesse Lingard was reduced to tears after being left out of Gareth Southgate's squad for Euro 2020. Thomas Frank says links to the Manchester United and Arsenal manager jobs were 'very nice' but is 'insanely happy' at Brentford. daily mail FIFA president Gianni Infantino is keen to see Israel and Palestine host a joint World Cup in the future. Barcelona and AC Milan will be at the front of the queue to sign Jesse Lingard if he leaves Manchester United on a free transfer next summer. Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool have joined forces to charter a private jet to ensure South American stars are back from international duty in time for this weekend's Premier League matches. Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly emerged as Real Madrid's top transfer target for the January window. Tammy Abraham is hopeful he will not miss any Roma games despite being substituted with injury after being brought off the bench during England's clash with Hungary. Mats Hummels has warned Borussia Dortmund team-mate Erling Haaland that "the grass is not always greener on the other side" after fresh links over a move to Manchester City emerged. Southend United have asked National League rivals Chesterfield for permission to speak to James Rowe over their managerial vacancy. PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino has revealed his determination to keep Kylian Mbappe at the club in the long term. Pep Guardiola appears to have scored victory in his quest for five substitutions to be permitted in the remainder of the Carabao Cup. Manchester United Women could hand a first-team debut to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's daughter Karna in their Continental Cup game at Durham on Thursday evening. England will play the bulk of their next Nations League campaign in June, with their players set for another punishing summer. daily star England are facing a fight against Italy and Russia as the bidding war to host Euro 2028 heats up. Newcastle United are set to snub Frank Lampard as they sort out candidates to take over should they remove Steve Bruce from his role. Mark Hughes has held his hands up and admitted he invented the legend of Fergie's hairdryer. the guardian The Metropolitan Police have defended their tactics after being seen retreating from violent Hungary fans during clashes at Wembley on Tuesday night. daily express Newcastle enraged Manchester United by approaching legendary boss Sir Alex Ferguson to replace Kevin Keegan in 1997, it has emerged. Manchester United fear the pull of Real Madrid will mean Paul Pogba again quitting Old Trafford next summer. Newcastle are set to battle it out with Manchester United and Chelsea among others for England midfielders Declan Rice and Jude Bellingham. The FA is braced for a part closure of Wembley when UEFA meets to discuss crowd trouble at the Euro 2020 final next week. Edinson Cavani has been told to quit Manchester United if he wants to keep his place in the Uruguay national team. The agent of Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni has invited Newcastle United's ownership group to get in touch over a potential move for the 22-year-old's services. the times Giovani Lo Celso and Cristian Romero will be in contention to play for Tottenham Hotspur away to Newcastle United on Sunday and will not need to quarantine at the club's training ground after Argentina was removed from the government's red list this week. Sharron Davies could be awarded a gold medal 41 years on from the Moscow Olympics after swimming's new global chief vowed to confront the sport's historical doping scandals. daily telegraph England Test captain Joe Root is to enter the Indian Premier League auction next year in a bid to play in the T20 competition for the first time. The Hungarian FA is blaming the Football Association for allowing tickets for Tuesday's World Cup qualifier to fall into the hands of violent and racist hooligans, with Polish supporters also reported to be involved in the trouble which marred the game. daily record Rangers and Celtic face having their squads ravaged by call-ups to the Africa Cup of Nations and Asian World Cup qualifiers scheduled for early 2022. Ferencvaros have urged their supporters to be on their best behaviour when 279 of their hardcore fans visit Celtic on Tuesday night. scottish sun Former Hearts boss Craig Levein has revealed he once locked a young player, who was a regular trouble-maker, in a cupboard to teach him a lesson about jail...and then promptly forgot about him for around eight hours. Steve Clarke has hailed his Scotland stars for restoring pride in the national team. James McPake admits there is a cash row at Dundee - but insists it will get sorted out. Newcastle United's new Saudi owners plan to look to Germany in an attempt to mirror the success of Jurgen Klopp and Thomas Tuchel in England. Chelsea's Germany striker Timo Werner, 25, is a top target, along with Bayern Munich and Germany centre-back Niklas Sule, 26, Barcelona's Brazilian midfield flop Philippe Coutinho, 29, and a German manager such as ex-Dortmund boss Lucien Favre. (Bild - in German) The Magpies have contacted the representatives of Leicester City's French centre-back Wesley Fofana about the possibility of making a move for the 20-year-old in January. (RMC Sport - in French) Barcelona are keen to offload Coutinho in the January transfer window and Liverpool are open to bringing the 29-year-old back to Merseyside. (El Chiringuito TV, via Express) Juventus' France midfielder Adrien Rabiot has also been linked with Newcastle, with the Serie A club open to selling the 26-year-old in January to help fund potential bids for Monaco's France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni or Manchester United's Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino says the Ligue 1 club will do "everything possible to keep" France striker Kylian Mbappe. The 22-year-old's contract runs out next summer and he has been linked with Real Madrid. (Marca) AC Milan and Barcelona will be leading the clubs trying to sign England attacking midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, on a free transfer if he leaves Manchester United when his contract runs out next summer. (Mail) Monaco have put a price tag of 60m euros on 21-year-old Tchouameni, with Real Madrid, as well as Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool keen on the player. (Marca - in Spanish) Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is Newcastle's top target if the club's new owners decide to sack boss Steve Bruce. (Sky Italy via Mirror) Foxes boss Rodgers, however, is said to be "totally committed" to the East Midlands club. (Telegraph) Luis Campos, former sports advisor at Monaco and Lille, is one of a number of names Newcastle are considering for the role of the club's sporting director. (Sky Sports) Real Madrid are interested in signing Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 28. The Germany international is out of contract at the end of the season and would add experience to the Spanish side's back four. (Marca in Spanish) Phil Foden is poised to sign a contract with Manchester City that is worth nearly £50m, with the 21-year-old England midfielder's new six-year agreement set to see him earn £150,000-per-week. (Mirror) Arsenal are preparing a 30m euro bid for Club Bruges' 22-year-old Dutch winger Noa Lang. (Voetbal24 - in Dutch) Manchester United could revive their efforts to sign Sevilla's 22-year-old France centre-back Jules Kounde, who also remains a Chelsea target. (Fichajes, via FourFourTwo) Barcelona are in advanced talks with Spain midfielder Pedri about a new deal, with the 18-year-old ready to agree a contract that will run until 2026 and includes a release clause of more than 600m euro. (Goal) Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Mats Hummels, 32, has warned Erling Braut Haaland, 21, he may not find "the grass greener" if he leaves the club. Manchester City, Manchester United, Chelsea and Real Madrid are all thought to be interested in signing the Norway forward. (Bild - in German) Paris St-Germain could make a move for Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, who is out of contract at the end of the season. PSG, however, face competition for 21-year-old Serbia international Vlahovic, with Tottenham, Juventus and Bayern Munich all linked with the player. (Le 10 Sport - in French) Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone attempted to sign Lionel Messi, 34, in the summer and has detailed how he tasked striker Luis Suarez with sounding out his former Barcelona striker partner before the Argentine moved to Paris St-Germain. (Ole, via Mail)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 15th October 2021 daily mail Manchester United want Marcus Rashford to put on muscle to limit the chance of further injury now the forward is ready to return. Liverpool are considering sending Alisson and Fabinho to Spain from international duty with Brazil to avoid the pair facing quarantine issues in the UK. Manchester City are a 'possible destination' for mercurial Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski, his agent has reportedly claimed. Richarlison has taken to Twitter to share a picture of himself getting his second Covid-19 vaccination. Manchester United's latest big-money contract offer to Paul Pogba is a 'sign of desperation', according to their former midfielder Paul Ince. Tottenham Supporters' Trust claim the club has lost its DNA and focuses more on profit than trophies. Newcastle players are confused about Steve Bruce's future and want clarity, while many of them want a change of manager. Ian Rush, Kevin Keegan and Roy Evans were among a host of Liverpool legends to attend the funeral service of Roger Hunt. Wayne Rooney has urged Derby's administrators to leave the club in good hands as they assess potential buyers. the sun Steve Bruce will reportedly not get sacked before the weekend - but Newcastle's new Saudi owners are still looking for a replacement. Newcastle are reportedly tracking Niklas Sule and Philippe Coutinho as they look to flex their new financial muscles. Barcelona are reportedly desperate to tie Ansu Fati down to a new deal, with agent Jorge Mendes arriving in Catalonia for talks. Jack Wilshere has backed Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino to become a future star and break into the first-team soon. Uefa will investigate an incident of alleged racist abuse aimed at Manchester United's Anthony Elanga. Deontay Wilder has quashed retirement talk and will return to the ring next May. daily telegraph Newcastle United are discussing appointing an experienced interim manager to replace Steve Bruce until a more permanent appointment can be made. Rafa Benitez does not want to walk out on Everton to return as Newcastle United manager even though he was the new owners' ideal candidate for the role. Emma Raducanu, the bookies' favourite to win the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year, is likely to be absent for her potential crowning moment as the queen of British sport this December. England Test captain Joe Root is set to enter the Indian Premier League auction next year in an attempt to play in the competition for the first time and also boost his T20 World Cup hopes. daily star Real Madrid legend Zinedine Zidane has reportedly distanced himself from a potential job at Newcastle due to his ambition to become manager of France. daily mirror Manchester United flop Donny van de Beek could finally be on his way out of Old Trafford, as the midfielder looks set to leave the club during the January transfer window. Jesse Lingard is ready to leave Manchester United in January - to rescue his hopes of going to next year's World Cup. Arsenal have been given the green light to seal a January move for Noa Lang by Club Brugge boss Philippe Clement. Olivier Giroud has revealed how Jose Mourinho wanted to sign him for Tottenham. daily express Newcastle United's new Saudi Arabian ownership are reportedly clashing over whether to make Frank Lampard their next manager. Mohammed bin Salman bought Newcastle just a week ago - and reports say that he wants Inter Milan next for a huge £850m. daily record Robbie Neilson is confident of tying Scotland hero Craig Gordon down on an extended contract - joking the Hearts number one is in line for a new 15-year deal. scottish sun Norwich City are plotting a January swoop for Aberdeen wonderkid Calvin Ramsay. Celtic have confirmed that fans will require Covid-19 vaccine passports to attend the club's clash with Ferencvaros. Dundee United striker Marc McNulty will be sidelined until Christmas after undergoing hamstring surgery. the times A primary school football league has banned heading, with headers penalised by indirect free kicks and those that prevent a goal resulting in penalties.

Robert Lewandowski's agent, Pini Zahavi, sees Manchester City as "possible destination" for Bayern Munich's 33-year-old Poland striker next summer. (Bild - in German)

Real Madrid, Newcastle United, Arsenal and a return to Liverpool are among the destinations that England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, could end up after he said he was open to leaving Manchester City. (Express)

Real boss Carlo Ancelotti is also interested in signing Italy and on-loan Juventus winger Federico Chiesa, 23. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Leeds United are monitoring Ajax's 23-year-old Morocco defender Noussair Mazraoui, who has also been linked with Arsenal and Roma. (Football Insider)

Lille president Olivier Letang has revealed that Portugal midfielder Renato Sanches, 24, will be allowed to leave the club if a big offer is submitted in January. (Express)

Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, has been named alongside his Chelsea team-mate and Denmark centre-back Andreas Christensen, 25, as players Barcelona are monitoring as potential free agent recruits next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

West Ham and Tottenham have been linked with Saint-Etienne's English goalkeeper Etienne Green, 21. (TeamTalk)

Former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard is one of the names on Newcastle United's shortlist to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. (Telegraph)

The Magpies have made contact with the representatives of Real Betis and France midfielder Nabil Fekir, 28. (Footmercato - in French)

Midfielder Jesse Lingard is prepared to leave Manchester United in January to boost his hopes of being selected in England's World Cup squad next year. Both Barcelona and AC Milan have been linked with the 28-year-old. (Mirror)


Liverpool expressed an interest in signing Leeds United and Brazil winger Raphinha, 24, during the summer transfer window, the player's agent Deco has revealed. (Globo Esporte - in Portuguese)

Sevilla hold an advantage over Spanish rivals Atletico Madrid in the race to sign Arsenal's French striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, because of the Gunners' interest in Sevilla and Morocco forward Youssef En Nesyri, 24. (La Razon - in Spanish)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has a wish list of English defenders that includes Brighton's Tariq Lamptey, 21, Leicester City's James Justin, 23, and Norwich's 21-year-old Max Aarons. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Karim Benzema says he hopes to play alongside France team-mate and Paris St-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, 22, "some day". (Mirror)

Fenerbahce are looking to make a move for Tottenham's England Under-21 midfielder Ryan Sessegnon, 21, in January. (Sun)

Arsenal have no plans of allowing 20-year-old Brazil forward Gabriel Martinelli to leave on loan when the transfer window opens in January. (90min)

Tottenham are the latest Premier League club to show interest in Stoke City defender Harry Souttar, with Aston Villa already keeping an eye on the 22-year-old Australian. (Football Insider)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 16th October 2021 daily mail The United Kingdom's joint World Cup 2030 bid with the Republic of Ireland is set to be rejected by UEFA. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters remains under pressure for his handling of the Newcastle takeover, with numerous clubs still angry at being kept in the dark. A large poster van displaying an image of the murdered Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi will be prominent around St James' Park before Newcastle's first game under Saudi ownership on Sunday. Amanda Staveley appears to have been passed over for the role of chief executive at Newcastle, which she was expected to be given. Marcus Rashford spent last weekend's international break watching Halifax Town vs Weymouth in the National League. The EFL will argue that Derby could trigger a flood of clubs going into administration if they are successful in overturning their 12-point penalty in their appeal to an independent panel. the sun Cristiano Ronaldo has told Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'I'm fit to start every Premier League game.' Manchester United stars have made just a 10-minute flight for their game against Leicester. Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski could be on his way to Manchester City according to his agent Pini Zahavi. Watford appointing Claudio Ranieri as their new manager was a no-brainer and he will have 'instant respect' from the players, according to Troy Deeney. Norwich are big admirers of Aberdeen wonderkid Calvin Ramsay. Champion jockey Oisin Murphy was involved in an alleged booze-fuelled bust-up at a pub the night before his failed breathalyser. daily telegraph James Anderson has called for Australians to keep the Ashes phoney war "respectable" and says that the insults can be "dangerous" for mental health. daily mirror Gary Neville has predicted that Liverpool star Mohamed Salah will still leave Anfield for one of three major European clubs. A whole host of Premier League clubs are preparing to enter a bidding war for Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who recently won the Nations League with France. Barcelona have been predicted to finish fifth in La Liga this season by a supercomputer. daily express Pep Guardiola could soon reunite with Robert Lewandowski after the Bayern Munich striker's agent revealed Manchester City could be his next club. Novak Djokovic and other players who have spoken out against requiring the Covid vaccine to compete on tour are facing a possible ban from the Australian Open. daily star Declan Rice has been urged to snub a move to a 'top six' side by Jack Wilshere in favour of remaining at West Ham. the times Amanda Staveley insists she did not use a loan facility from Mike Ashley in her deal to buy Newcastle United. Steven Gerrard has admitted his interest in developments at Newcastle United, where he says excitement is building and their long-suffering supporters deserve a break. FIFA is planning a crackdown on agents being allowed to represent both the player and a club in deals in a move that would see the intermediaries lose out on tens of millions of pounds. One of Britain's most prominent black actors, David Harewood, has said he was on the verge of buying his first ever England football shirt before the team's players were subjected to racial abuse after missing penalties in the Euro 2020 final. scottish sun Bruce Anderson has revealed the support he received from Scott Allan and Hibs fans after his diabetic attack. Former Celtic player Vakoun Bayo has been told he 'no longer has a future' at Gent after just six games, reports claim. daily record Graham Alexander has backed Tony Watt to fill Lyndon Dykes' boots for Scotland's make-or-break World Cup qualifying double-header against Moldova and Denmark. France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, will not sign a new contract with Paris St-Germain regardless of how much money the Ligue 1 side offer him as he is determined to join Real Madrid. (AS - in Spanish) Liverpool, Manchester City and Manchester United are all eyeing Monaco and France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, 21, who is valued at around £40m. (ESPN) Manchester City are planning to replace England forward Raheem Sterling, 26, with Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33. (Express) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts that England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, may not be persuaded to sign a new deal at the club unless he gets more game time. (Evening Standard) Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola has offered the Manchester United midfielder to Barcelona. The 28-year-old France international's contract at Old Trafford is set to expire next summer and Raiola has also contacted Juventus, Paris St-Germain, Real Madrid and several Premier League clubs. (ESPN) Everton and England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, 24, will be Arsenal's top target next summer. (Football.London) Roma boss Jose Mourinho is interested in signing Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig, 22, who has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp. (Sport - in Spanish) Germany defender Antonio Rudiger found Chelsea's recent contract offer "disrespectful". The 28-year-old's current deal expires at the end of the season. (Sport1 - in German) Former Shakhtar Donetsk and Roma boss Paulo Fonseca has emerged as a candidate to take over at Newcastle, who are expected to relieve Steve Bruce of his duties within the next week. (ESPN) Declan Rice's representatives have rubbished rumours linking the West Ham and England midfielder, 22, with a move to Newcastle. (90Min) Inter Milan are hoping to tie Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, 24, down to a new contract following interest from Liverpool and PSG. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian) Eintracht Frankfurt do not expect Serbia winger Filip Kostic, 28, to join Newcastle in January. (Sport1 - in German) Marseille and France midfielder Dimitri Payet, 34, says he is confused about why their on-loan French under-21 defender William Saliba, 20, has not been given more opportunities by parent club Arsenal. (L'Equipe via Metro) Rangers midfielder Joe Aribo, 25, is on the radar of Crystal Palace. (Football Insider) Premier League stars are splashing out £40,000 on crystal-encrusted toy cars for their children. (Sun) Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher says money is no guarantee of success and he will be amazed if Newcastle win the Premier League title before 2030. (Telegraph - subscription required) Former Manchester United left-back Patrice Evra says the club's 2008 Champions League-winning squad have a set up a WhatsApp group as they miss the dressing room banter. (Sun) Norwich, Leicester, Everton and Manchester United are monitoring Aberdeen's 18-year-old full-back Calvin Ramsay. (Sun)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 17th October 2021 sunday telegraph Newcastle United will have a January transfer budget of only £50m despite there being room for another £140m under Financial Fair Play rules. There is no speedy route to Premier League success, David Moyes has warned the new owners of Newcastle United, saying that the league now has too many successful, well-run clubs to allow one to buy their way to a title. Phil Foden is joining England team-mates Sam Johnstone and Reece James as a Unique Sports Group player. the sun on sunday Barcelona are hoping to sign Chelsea defenders Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen next summer if they eventually become free agents. Barcelona have asked to be kept updated on the future of Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic. Kylian Mbappe will quit Paris Saint-Germain next summer regardless of the size of the club's offer of a new contract. A report in Spain has suggested Arsenal would be interested in a loan swap with Real Madrid involving Gareth Bale and Alexandre Lacazette. Roma boss Jose Mourinho is plotting a move for Riqui Puig now the Barcelona midfielder has fallen down the pecking order at the Nou Camp. Arsene Wenger is refusing to give up on his radical plans for a biennial World Cup despite growing backlash from many parts of the football universe. Harry Redknapp says Mike Ashley offered him a private jet from Bournemouth and back every day to take the Newcastle job when he was in charge of Portsmouth. Liverpool target Renato Sanches will be allowed to leave Lille if a 'big club' table a bid, the French side have said. Tottenham and West Ham are considering a move for Saint-Etienne's young English keeper Etienne Green, according to reports. sunday mirror Mo Salah's agent Ramy Abbas Issa flew into England on Saturday - fuelling speculation of further talks over a new £500,000-a-week deal for the Egyptian king. Dani Alves has told Barcelona he would be happy to return and help them out now he is a free agent after the termination of his contract with Sao Paulo. mail on sunday Premier League clubs are lagging behind other leading football leagues and the world's major sports in persuading players to get Covid-19 vaccinations. Real Madrid are ready to offer Paul Pogba £12m per year and a £25m signing bonus, according to a report in Spain. Tottenham's coronavirus concerns have deepened with the two players who tested positive set to miss the game against Newcastle this weekend and the trip to West Ham next Sunday. The Danish FA has opened an investigation into an alleged pool party involving players from the national team and hotel staff before their World Cup qualifier against Moldova. sunday express Mikel Arteta is reported to have settled on Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic as the man he wants to bring in to replace Alexandre Lacazette at Arsenal. daily star sunday Newcastle supporters have been warned not to expect Erling Haaland and other superstars to arrive at the club despite their new-found spending power. Middlesbrough fans unfurled a banner aiming an expletive-laden dig at Newcastle's £300m takeover during their Sky Bet Championship clash with Peterborough. Olivier Giroud snubbed a move to Everton after a friend of his received a "sign from heaven" in a dream. the observer Stuart Broad has set his sights on being 100 per cent in time for England's first Ashes Test against Australia in December as he steps up his recovery from a torn calf which was so bad it kept him off his feet for two weeks after the injury. Real Madrid will offer midfielder Eden Hazard, 30, and money for Liverpool's Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29. (Ekrem Konur) Salah's agent has flown to Liverpool for face-to-face talks about a new contract. (Sunday Mirror) Newcastle United are in the picture for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, with the 21-year-old Norway international also wanted by Real Madrid, Manchester City and Paris St-Germain. (AS, via Sport Witness) Newcastle have a planned budget of just £50m for the first window under their Saudi Arabian owners. (Sunday Telegraph) Barcelona are planning a January move for 26-year-old Manchester City and England forward Raheem Sterling. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish) Barca also want to sign Manchester United and Serbia midfielder Nemanja Matic, 33. (Sun on Sunday) Manchester United have set aside £70m for the next transfer window, which will be available as long as they feel they can sustain a genuine Premier League title challenge. (Star Sunday) Real Madrid and Serbia striker Luka Jovic, 23, has been chosen to replace French forward Alexandre Lacazette, 30, at Arsenal. (Fichajes) Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has asked his agent to negotiate with Manchester United, with the 22-year-old France international also a target for Chelsea and Real Madrid. (El Nacional - in Spanish) 'It is time to ask the question: Is Solskjaer up to the job?' Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere, 29, has advised England defender Declan Rice, 22, to reject transfer offers from Manchester United and Chelsea and stay at West Ham. (Sunday Mirror) Arsenal midfielder and Norway captain Martin Odegaard, 22, is open to the idea of returning to Real Sociedad, says Australia's former Gunners loan goalkeeper Mat Ryan, 29, now with Real Sociedad. (Mundo Deportivo, via Sunday Mirror) Chelsea and Germany defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, wants £400,000 per week to sign a new deal at Stamford Bridge. (Mail on Sunday) Robert Lewandowski's agent says Manchester City is a "possible destination" for the 33-year-old Poland and Bayern Munich striker in the future. (Bild, via Star on Sunday) Former Barcelona defender Dani Alves has offered to rejoin the club on a 'low-cost' deal. The 38-year-old Brazil international is a free agent after terminating his contract with Sao Paolo in September. (AS - in Spanish) Liverpool have joined the race for 22-year-old Club Bruges and Netherlands forward Noa Lang alongside Arsenal and Leeds. (Calciomercato, via Teamtalk) Chelsea may have to reverse their decision to send Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour, 20, out on loan to Norwich after Canaries manager Daniel Farke said "we are not here to develop players for other clubs". (Sunday Express)

 

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Monday's Newspapers: 18th October 2021 daily star Manchester United fear another huge protest by supporters before their Old Trafford date with Liverpool next Sunday, with local police already on red alert. One of Arsenal's top transfer targets - Luka Jovic - has told Real Madrid he wants to leave the club "as soon as possible". the sun Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is not facing the sack as Manchester United manager as his bosses believe fully in his long-term project. Sevilla defender Jules Kounde has reportedly told his agent to open talks with Manchester United. Jack Wilshere has urged Declan Rice to ignore potential transfers to Chelsea and Manchester United and stay with West Ham. Fiorentina are about to give up on extending the contract of striker Dusan Vlahovic, potentially sparking a transfer battle as early as January between Spurs and Newcastle. Chelsea might have to recall Billy Gilmour from his loan spell at Norwich in January after comments from Daniel Farke that it is not his job to develop players for other clubs. Arsenal are keeping tabs on Southampton forward Mohamed Elyounoussi after his impressive start to the season. Burnley are hoping to sign Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley in January. Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford was up to his old tricks after having West Ham's penalty takers listed on his water bottle. daily mail Barcelona have reached an impasse with youngster Ansu Fati and his agent Jorge Mendes over a new contract - the teenage midfielder's current deal expires at the end of the season. Manchester United will soon launch a search for master architects with a view to modernising Old Trafford. Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze is closing on a shock return to first-team training after a much quicker than expected recovery from a serious Achilles injury. Paris Saint-Germain will target Erling Haaland if they lose Kylian Mbappe next summer, with Robert Lewandowski another enticing option for the big-spending Ligue 1 club. Matthijs de Ligt's agent Mino Raiola has reportedly been in contact with Chelsea, Manchester City and Barcelona over the possibility of moving his client away from Juventus. Real Madrid are reportedly hoping to lure Liverpool transfer guru Michael Edwards to Spain when his contract ends next summer. Premier League sides are still having to take two coaches to matches instead of one, causing a shortage of vehicles and drivers lower down the leagues. Top-flight clubs are braced for a new Covid crisis, with concerns that the Government may soon tell them that they can only allow supporters who have been double-jabbed into matches. Harlequins star Marcus Smith will be handed England's fly-half role with Owen Farrell at inside centre in a full-strength autumn international line-up next month. daily mirror Barcelona believe Ousmane Dembele is already being offered to other clubs, including Manchester United and Liverpool, ahead of the January window when he could sign a pre-contract agreement with any club outside Spain. the times Newcastle United will this week step up their search for a new manager with Roberto Martínez, Steven Gerrard and Unai Emery emerging as leading contenders to replace Steve Bruce. Former Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond is being lined up for a role at Bath as the pressure grows on head coach Stuart Hooper after a fourth successive defeat of the season against Saracens. the guardian Lazio defender Luiz Felipe has apologised after jumping on the back of Inter's Joaquín Correa, a former teammate, as he celebrated after the final whistle in a 3-1 victory for the Rome club on Saturday. Maro Itoje, Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie are all doubts for England's autumn internationals squad after being injured in the Gallagher Premiership over the weekend. daily record Lewis Ferguson has urged angry Aberdeen fans to stick by the squad as they look to get out of a nightmare run of form. scottish sun Former Hearts defender Aaron Hickey is being targeted for a return to Britain with Premier League club Aston Villa taking a keen interest in the Bologna player. Stephen Glass is set to be given more time to turn around Aberdeen's fortunes despite an eighth defeat in eight weeks against Dundee. Steven Gerrard says misfiring Alfredo Morelos needs to sharpen up. Rangers and Celtic fans are paying for a new St Mirren player every season, admits chief exec Tony Fitzpatrick. Barcelona are unlikely to pursue Manchester United's Paul Pogba when the France midfielder's contract ends next summer as they cannot afford the 28-year-old's wages. (AS) Chelsea and England midfielder Ross Barkley, 27, interests Burnley as they make plans for the January transfer window. (Sun) Paris St-Germain will target either Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, or Borussia Dortmund and Norway forward Erling Braut Haaland, 21, in 2022 as a replacement for France attacker Kylian Mbappe. The 22-year-old is expected to join Real Madrid.(Le 10 Sport) Spain forward Ansu Fati's contract renewal talks have stalled at Barcelona as the 18-year-old's agent Jorge Mendes wants a two-year term and is rejecting a 1bn euro (£844m) release clause. (El Nacional - in Catalan) Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is a target for Real Madrid to help the Spanish club with their transfers. (Sun) Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United are targeting Fiorentina and Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21. (Sun) Aston Villa are monitoring Bologna left-back Aaron Hickey but the 19-year-old Scottish defender is in no rush to leave Italy. (Sun) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will not be sacked despite the Norwegian winning only four of eight Premier League matches this season. (The Athletic)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers: 19th October 2021 daily mirror Eddie Howe is in discussions with Newcastle as Steve Bruce faces the axe before the club faces Crystal Palace. Fabio Paratici is ready to deal former club Juventus a blow by snatching Fiorentina striker Dusan Vlahovic and Monaco midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni from under their noses in an £89m double swoop. the sun Manchester City remain interested in West Ham midfielder Declan Rice as they plot a long-term replacement for Fernandinho. Chelsea are interested in Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt and are reported to have already had talks with agent Mino Raiola. Britain's top football cop says the return of standing and booze is a toxic mix that could wreck English football. West Ham are taking no chances with Michail Antonio's hamstrings by sending their top doctor with him for Jamaica duty. Barcelona are reportedly no longer interested in signing Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer and believe they are being used as leverage.* Fresh speculation over Jesse Lingard's Manchester United future has emerged after his agents were seen at Sunday's clash between Newcastle United and Tottenham. Conditions at the Nou Camp have become so bad that Barcelona caterers are not always able to use the kitchen ovens during matches for fear of blowing fuses and potentially losing floodlights. Liverpool are weighing up an offer for Lazio midfielder Sergei Milinkovic-Savic, although he also remains a target for Real Madrid as well. Bayern Munich star Lucas Hernandez will start his six-month prison sentence on October 28 after turning up at court a day early to receive his official jail notification. Referees should be given the green light to explain their decisions after games, according to Arsene Wenger. daily mail Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles and team-mate Isaac Hayden had to be separated after getting involved in a furious row following the 3-2 defeat by Tottenham on Sunday. Kick It Out are planning talks with Newcastle to prevent fans from wearing tea towels on their heads in tribute to new Saudi owners. Lawrence Okolie is sure Anthony Joshua can make the adjustments he needs to beat Oleksandr Usyk whenever their heavyweight rematch happens. Sale's South Africa star Faf de Klerk is facing five months out with a serious hip injury. daily express The Glazer family are said to be "not sure" about supposed leading candidates Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane, should they decide to sack Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Manchester City have set their asking price for Raheem Sterling amid interest from Barcelona, according to reports, with the Premier League champions looking for £67m. the guardian Premier League clubs have voted through legislation designed to prevent Newcastle's new Saudi owners from striking lucrative sponsorship deals, with only Manchester City voting against it. British sporting leaders have set out a bleak picture for the future of sport in this country, warning that everything from grassroots to elite performance is in peril because of a lack of funding and the impact of the pandemic. daily telegraph Former Lyon manager Jean-Luc Vasseur is Everton's top choice to replace sacked women's team manager Willie Kirk. The FA could lose £5m in revenue after the Euro 2020 final chaos led to a stadium ban. daily star Manchester United bosses have given their full backing to under fire manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Newcastle have reportedly included Wayne Rooney on their managerial shortlist amid doubts over Steve Bruce's future at St James' Park. daily record Former Rangers chairman Dave King admits he was "a little surprised" by Steven Gerrard's comments on spending as he insists the manager has been backed. Hearts have handed Gary Locke a testimonial to celebrate the former captain's 20 years of service at Tynecastle. Scotland have only been handed 300 tickets for their World Cup qualifier against Moldova. Manchester City want 80m euros for 26-year-old England forward Raheem Sterling, who is wanted by Barcelona. (Marca) Liverpool and Egypt forward Mohamed Salah, 29, wants in the region of £400,000 a week to sign a contract extension at Anfield. (Telegraph) The Reds have been told by Lazio that the bidding for Serbia midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, 26, starts at £67m. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Belgium manager Roberto Martinez, Rangers boss Steven Gerrard and Villarreal head coach Unai Emery are emerging as the leading contenders to replace Steve Bruce as Newcastle United manager. (Times - subscription required) Former Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe is also being considered as a possible replacement by the club's new owners. (Mirror) Derby manager and former England star Wayne Rooney is understood to be interested in helping out on a short-term basis if Bruce leaves the club. (Chronicle) Paris St-Germain could be willing to swap striker Mauro Icardi, 28, with 33-year-old fellow Argentina forward Sergio Aguero, who joined Barcelona from Manchester City in the summer. (El Nacional) Leeds United and Newcastle United are both interested in Chelsea's 27-year-old ex-England midfielder Ross Barkley, who is also a target for Burnley. (90 Min) Manchester United are set to go head to head with Manchester City in a bid to sign Real Sociedad and Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 22. (Fichajes - in Spanish) Arsenal and Leicester City are both monitoring Southampton and Norway winger Mohamed Elyounoussi after the 27-year-old's impressive start to the season. (Sun) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is unhappy that the club failed to sign a midfielder in the summer. (Manchester Evening News) The morale within the Manchester United dressing room is at a new low after the defeat by Leicester City left Solskjaer's side without a win from their last three league games. (Times - subscription required) France striker Kylian Mbappe, 22, who is a transfer target for Real Madrid, has hinted he is happy at PSG. (Marca) Everton are monitoring League One side Morecambe's left-back Connor Pye after the 17-year-old Englishman impressed their scouts. (Football Insider)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers: 20th October 2021 the sun Manchester City have placed a £67.5m price tag on Raheem Sterling as Barcelona prepare to make a move for the England winger. Manchester United stars reckon Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future hinges on the next two games. Antonio Conte has reportedly rejected the chance to take over as Newcastle manager as he is holding out for the Manchester United role to become available. Newcastle are planning a shock swoop for Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone and also want the club's sporting director Andrea Berta. Manchester United are planning a January clear-out with Donny van de Beek and Anthony Martial at the top of the list of those players who could be on their way out of Old Trafford. Sergio Aguero might only spend a single season with Barcelona before finally linking up with his friend Lionel Messi at Paris Saint-Germain. Everton are said to be looking at Morecambe teenager Connor Pye, who has been touted as "the next Andy Robertson." Gonzalo Higuain is considering retiring at the end of the MLS season after a disappointing spell at David Beckham's Inter Miami. daily mirror European Super League chiefs are planning a second launch with numerous changes to rules, including no permanent membership and two tiers with 20 clubs each, all based on domestic qualification. Cristiano Ronaldo has allegedly recommended Zinedine Zidane for the role of Manchester United manager as pressure on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer continues to grow. Steve Bruce has not discussed his Newcastle future with the club's new owners since the defeat by Tottenham on Sunday. Ian Rush predicts an English club will lift the Champions League trophy in May - but warned them not to underestimate their German rivals. daily mail The Premier League are taking legal advice about whether their temporary ban on clubs agreeing sponsorship deals with companies linked to their owners can be made permanent as the in-fighting caused by Newcastle's Saudi-funded takeover rages on. Real Madrid have re-ignited their interest in Sevilla defender Jules Kounde, adding to the competition for Premier League clubs who have long been linked with the France international. Manchester United are considering options for Amad Diallo and will make a decision on loaning him out before Christmas. Hughie Fury is keen on a British heavyweight blockbuster fight with Derek Chisora after a previous offer for them to meet was rejected earlier this year. daily star Spartak Moscow say only 25 Leicester City fans will be in attendance for their Europa League clash on Wednesday. Liverpool have been told they will have to splash out £67m if they want to sign Lazio midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. daily express Mason Mount reportedly wants a huge pay rise on his next Chelsea contract, towards the levels earned by Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, and he might also have to wait until the club secures Antonio Rudiger, Andreas Christensen and Trevoh Chalobah to new deals. Andrey Rublev is the latest tennis star to confirm he will get vaccinated during the off-season to ensure he will be able to play at the Australian Open in early 2022. daily telegraph A Saudi Arabian airline is favourite to become Newcastle's new sponsor after the favoured option of Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman's "Vision 2030" project was scuppered by Monday's Premier League vote. England have been hit with an unprecedented stadium ban as punishment for the crowd trouble at the European Championship final, forcing at least one game to be played behind closed doors and costing the Football Association up to £5m in lost revenue. Harlequins assistant coach Jerry Flannery is shocked that Louis Lynagh is not part of Eddie Jones' England squad for the Autumn Nations Series. the times Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin has suffered a setback in his recovery from a thigh injury. daily record Ryan Hedges says Aberdeen's players are not doing enough to ease the pressure on under-fire boss Stephen Glass and have to start showing what they are made of. scottish sun Graeme Souness has warned Steven Gerrard not to touch the Newcastle job. Blackburn are convinced that Joe Rothwell is on the verge of agreeing a deal to leave the club for Rangers, according to reports. Derek Parlane has urged Steven Gerrard to stick by Alfredo Morelos after his Hearts horror show. Chelsea are willing to make England midfielder Mason Mount one of their top earners as the club prepare to open contract talks with the 22-year-old. (Goal) Spain forward Ansu Fati, 18, is close to signing a new long-term contract with Barcelona which will include the same 1bn euro (£846m) release clause as club and international team-mate Pedri, 18. (Fabrizio Romano via Twitter) Atletico Madrid and England right-back Kieran Trippier, 31, who was heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, has said he would "love" to play in the Premier League again. (Mirror) United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will look to clear out at least five players from his squad when the transfer window opens in January. (Sun) Liverpool, Borussia Dortmund or RB Leipzig will have to pay between 30m and 40m euros to sign RB Salzburg and Germany striker Karim Adeyemi, 19. (ORF - in German) Newcastle United's new owners have yet to make contact with manager Steve Bruce after the Magpies' home defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. (Star) The list of candidates to replace Bruce at Newcastle United has narrowed to Eddie Howe, Paulo Fonseca and Lucien Favre, who each held initial talks with the club last week. (90 Min) Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, is unhappy with his role at Juventus, leading his agent Mino Raiola to hold talks with Barcelona about a possible move. (Sport - in Spanish) Roma are interested in Aston Villa forward Anwar El Ghazi and the Midlands club will let the 26-year-old Netherlands international leave for £18m. (Football Insider) Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has praised 24-year-old midfielder Youri Tielemans as the Foxes look to extend the Belgium international's contract, which runs out at the end of next season. (Mail) FC Dallas and United States striker Ricardo Pepi has alerted top European clubs including Liverpool and Bayern Munich by handing in a transfer request - but the 18-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Wolfsburg. (CBS Sport) Aston Villa will need to move quickly to sign River Plate's Julian Alvarez as Serie A side AC Milan are also interested in the 21-year-old Argentina forward. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Newcastle United and Leeds United will miss out on Blackburn Rovers' English midfielder Joe Rothwell as the 26-year-old has chosen to sign for Rangers instead. (TEAMtalk) West Ham United are keeping tabs on Barcelona goalkeeper Neto, 32, who is free to leave the Nou Camp in a January loan deal as long as the club who sign him agree to buy the Brazilian in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish) Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club need to decide before Christmas whether to keep Ivory Coast international Amad Diallo, 19, at the club or send him out on loan in January. (Football Italia)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers: 21st October 2021 daily telegraph Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the list of Newcastle United's potential targets under their new Saudi Arabian ownership. England are considering dropping Dawid Malan, the world No 1 T20 batsman, for Saturday's World Cup opener against the West Indies as concerns grow about his form and suitability to conditions in the UAE. USA have launched a bid to host the 2027 or 2031 Rugby World Cup insisting they are 'confident of filling NFL stadiums'. Eddie Jones suffered a double blow on Tuesday when he lost Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie to injury for England's autumn international campaign. Rugby has been urged to consider immediate law changes after new research suggested a link between multiple concussions and significantly worse brain function in older age. the times Paulo Fonseca, the former Roma manager, has held talks with Newcastle United's board of directors after the dismissal of Steve Bruce. the sun The European Super League is back on - with a host of new rules following an incredible backlash to the original plan earlier this year. Bukayo Saka has been cleared to play for Arsenal against Aston Villa on Friday after limping off during Monday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace. Wilfried Zaha is set to return for Crystal Palace to face Newcastle this weekend after illness. daily mirror Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly ready to raid Tottenham by triggering Sergio Reguilon's buy-back clause. daily mail Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Chelsea's interest in Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland next summer. Bruno Fernandes threatened to push through a transfer request after he heard that Manchester United were one of 12 clubs that signed up to the proposed European Super League, according to reports. Life after Steve Bruce at Newcastle United could begin with the signing of Ousmane Dembele, according to reports. Barcelona have secured Ansu Fati's services for the next six years with a new contract that includes a £1bn buy-out clause. Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer has attracted the attention of Jamaica thanks to his eye-catching displays this season. Max Verstappen will today be named the most popular Formula One driver in the world. Yorkshire have missed a deadline set by the ECB to send the governing body the full findings of the independent review into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq. scottish sun Steven Gerrard should jump at the chance to join Newcastle United if he's offered the job in the wake of the sacking of Steve Bruce - because it's an upgrade on Rangers, according to Jose Enrique. daily record Alfredo Morelos insists the love of Rangers supporters could keep him at Ibrox "for years to come". Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele, is open to a move to Newcastle United when his contract runs out at the end of the season. The France international, 24, joined the Catalan club in a £117m deal in 2017. (Goal) Newcastle held an interview with former Roma manager Paulo Fonseca on Wednesday as the 48-year-old Portuguese emerges as a leading candidate to replace Steve Bruce. (Mail) Fonseca was first approached by representatives of Newcastle's new owners in the summer and they have now reopened talks with him. (Telegraph - subscription required) The Magpies' new owners have not made a final decision, though, with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez, former Chelsea manager Frank Lampard, ex-Borussia Dortmund coach Lucien Favre, Rangers' Steven Gerrard and ex-Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe still being considered. (Guardian) Newcastle are interested in signing 24-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin from Everton. (Telegraph - subscription required) Chelsea are interested in signing Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, from Borussia Dortmund, says Blues boss Thomas Tuchel. (Bild via Sun) Manchester City are in the hunt for Fiorentina's highly-rated Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic, 21. (Tuttosport via Manchester Evening News) City and local rivals Manchester United are both considering challenging Barcelona in the race for 23-year-old RB Leipzig and Spain striker Dani Olmo. (Christian Falk on Twitter) Leicester's Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, has turned down the offer of a contract extension, putting Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich on alert. (90 mins) Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti wants the La Liga club to bring Spain defender Sergio Reguilon back to the club by activating a buy-back clause in the deal which saw the Bernabeu outfit sell the 24-year-old to Tottenham. (El Nacional, via Mirror) Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer called his players to an emergency meeting on Monday after the 4-2 defeat by Leicester City, with his side responding by coming back from 2-0 down to beat Atalanta in the Champions League on Wednesday. (Times - subscription required) Tottenham have joined a growing list of clubs - which includes Premier League rivals West Ham - monitoring 27-year-old Genk striker Paul Onuachu. The Belgian club want £20m for the 6ft 7in Nigeria international. (Mail) Brighton are looking at Clermont's Guinea striker Mohamed Bayo, 23, who is rated at £10m by the French Ligue 1 club and has been likened to Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku. (Argus) Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes, 27, threatened to push through a transfer request after he heard Manchester United were one of 12 clubs that signed up to the proposed European Super League. (The Athletic) Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 27, is "very close" to signing a new contract with Italian giants Juventus, says the club's vice-president Pavel Nedved. (Football Italia) Sheffield United are still interested in signing Barcelona's 22-year-old Spanish winger Alex Collado after failing to tie up a move in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo via Sport Witness)

 

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Friday's Newspapers: 22nd October 2021 daily telegraph Newcastle are to offer Paulo Fonseca £6m a season after he impressed Amanda Staveley in an interview. Chelsea fear Romelu Lukaku will not be able to play again before the next international break with the striker expected to miss at least two to three weeks with the ankle injury he suffered against Malmo. The Rugby Football Union will on Friday unveil hugely ambitious plans to challenge France for the right to host the Women's World Cup in 2025. The All Blacks' famous haka, Ka Mate, has been granted surprise protections in the UK's new free trade deal with New Zealand. The stark impact of Covid 19, and the associated lockdowns, on the nation's fitness is laid bare in a major new report which shows one million more people became inactive. the sun Bruno Fernandes is a shock injury doubt for Manchester United's game against Liverpool. Romelu Lukaku faces a month out - dealing Chelsea a serious blow in the title race. Former Everton boss Roberto Martinez is interested in returning to the Premier League to manage Newcastle, according to reports. Phil Neville is plotting a mass clear out at Inter Miami as the problems engulfing David Beckham's club continue. Jack Grealish is on fire for England and Manchester City - thanks to the ritual of burning sage to banish bad energy. Giorgio Chiellini has criticised the timing of Cristiano Ronaldo's high-profile Juventus exit. the times Marc Overmars has emerged as a potential director of football at Newcastle United. Romelu Lukaku is expected to be sidelined until at least the international break next month after twisting his ankle in Chelsea's 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo. Max Verstappen has refused to take part in this season's Netflix documentary on F1 as he believes the producers have faked storylines in the past. England will practise with balls soaked in buckets of water to prepare for the high humidity and dew at the T20 World Cup in the United Arab Emirates. UK Athletics sunk further into crisis with Britain's leading athletes reacting with fury after finding out on social media that chief executive Jo Coates and performance director Sara Symington had announced their resignations. daily mirror Liverpool's Mohamed Salah has been snapped with his agent Ramy Abbas Issa ahead of this weekend's clash with Manchester United. Liverpool will hold talks aimed at reducing the time their key players are away at the Africa Cup of Nations. The Versailles prosecutor's office has requested a 10-month suspended prison sentence and €75k (£63k) fine for Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema on charges of complicity in blackmail. DAILY MAIL Marcus Rashford is hopeful of being fit to play for Manchester United in Sunday's clash with arch rivals Liverpool at Old Trafford. Barcelona wonderkid Ansu Fati reportedly turned down Manchester United, Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain to commit his future to the Nou Camp. The wounds from this year's failed European Super League coup are set to be re-opened thanks to plans to release a multi-part Netflix-style documentary on the 48 hours that rocked football. New York Red Bulls' head of sport Kevin Thelwell has emerged as a surprise candidate for the role of sporting director at Newcastle United. scottish sun Karamoko Dembele has suffered a fresh setback in his bid to return from injury and has had to have surgery. St Johnstone look set to swoop for Israeli star Tomer Altman after he impressed on trial ... if they can get a work permit for him. Former Rangers striker Jonatan Johansson is in the frame to take over as Charlton Athletic manager, reports say. daily record Hampden bosses will meet next week as they step up efforts to oppose FIFA chief Gianni Infantino and his controversial bid to introduce biennial World Cups. Real Madrid are set to miss out on Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland, with Manchester City, Paris St-Germain or Bayern Munich the most likely destinations for the 21-year-old. (AS - in Spanish) Manchester United and Chelsea are also interested in the Norway striker, who will demand more than £30m a year in wages. (ESPN) Borussia Dortmund are angry that Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has openly talked about his club's interest in signing Haaland. (Bild, via Mirror) Newcastle United are interested in Porto and Colombia winger Luis Diaz, 24, and are preparing an offer to meet his release clause of 80m euros (£67.4m). (Sport TV, via Marca) Everton want to sign Manchester United and England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 28, in January. (Football Insider) Barcelona want to beat Real Madrid to the signing of 22-year-old PSG and France forward Kylian Mbappe, whose contract expires next summer. (AS - in Spanish) Belgium winger Eden Hazard, 30, could leave Real Madrid next summer and move back to former club Chelsea.(El Nacional) Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini says it would have been better if Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, left the club to join Manchester United earlier. (DAZN, via Goal) Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, will not be going back to Ajax but there is a strong chance he will leave Old Trafford. (Fabrizio Romano) United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the club did not receive a bid from Everton for Netherlands international Van de Beek, despite speculation. (RTL7, via Manchester Evening News) Manchester United and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes says the Old Trafford club's players are behind Solskjaer and believe in the Norwegian. (TNT Sports, via Metro) Liverpool, Manchester United and PSG offered Ansu Fati more money to join them before the 18-year-old Guinea-Bissau-born forward, a Spain international, committed to Barcelona. (Cope) Former Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 29, is open to a move to Major League Soccer with Inter Miami. (Talksport) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he was not worried 21-year-old English midfielder Emile Smith Rowe, who was the subject of two bids from Aston Villa in the summer, would leave the Gunners. (Metro) Arsenal have denied they have officially signed a four-year-old who became an Instagram sensation and instead say the kid dubbed 'Little Messi' is playing at one of their development centres. (Sun)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers: 23rd October 2021 daily mirror Paulo Fonseca is poised to succeed Steve Bruce as Newcastle boss - with Frank Lampard understood to have pulled out of the running. Romelu Lukaku has been accused of swapping Inter Milan for Chelsea so he could "double his salary". the sun A Premier League star and his terrified wife were reportedly tied up by masked thugs carrying machetes in a horrifying robbery at their home. Cristiano Ronaldo gave his stunned team-mates the hairdryer treatment after they went 2-0 down against Atalanta. Bruno Fernandes told Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to alter his tactics after Manchester United's first-half horror show against Atalanta. Manchester United star Paul Pogba has launched the world's first vegan and gender-neutral football boots. Oleksandr Usyk is confident he can beat Tyson Fury after overcoming Anthony Joshua again. Mike Tyson says his next comeback fight in February will be "really stimulating" amid claims it could be Logan or Jake Paul. daily mail Antoine Griezmann has stepped up post-career plans to become a top agent after his company appointed former Manchester United striker Terry Gibson to give them a foothold in the Premier League. Wolves star Pedro Neto will hold talks with the club doctor in Portugal next week with the winger no closer to returning from the knee injury that has kept him out since February. Newcastle and Manchester City are unhappy at being targeted by the rest of the Premier League after the chief executive of another club this week called for curbs on investment from companies specifically from the Gulf. Max Verstappen called Lewis Hamilton a "stupid idiot" during a highly-charged flashpoint in practice for the US Grand Prix. daily telegraph Graeme Jones is likely to remain interim manager of Newcastle United until the next international break as the various members of the consortium continue to discuss who should replace Steve Bruce. Crisis-hit UK Athletics has been urged to fill its sudden leadership void with people embedded in the sport as athletes and coaches hit out at the recently departed regime, hailing "finally this mess can come to an end". daily express Jose Mourinho is keen on a reunion with his former Manchester United defender Victor Lindelof ahead of the January transfer window. Former Newcastle player and manager Kevin Keegan has warned his former side against 'splashing money' on transfers during the January window. the times Ange Postecoglou says that triggering the £6.5m buy-out clause in the Portuguese winger Jota's loan deal come the end of the season will be too good a deal to refuse. Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has accused Alfredo Morelos and his representative of creating the "noise" that has led to constant speculation about his future. British Cycling has been hit by another doping controversy after the Paralympic sprint rider Erin McBride received a three-year ban for the use of a prohibited substance. the independent Trainer Jamie Moore says Anthony Joshua should stay with coach Rob McCracken as he knows his fighter "inside out". Tony Ferguson has reignited his long-time feud with fellow UFC fighter Conor McGregor with a series of social media posts, suggesting the pair have "unfinished business". scottish sun Hamilton Academical are set to be taken over - with two parties interested in buying out long-time owner Ronnie MacDonald. Celtic goalkeeper Joe Hart says his career resurgence at Parkhead has restored his faith in football. Former Juventus, Chelsea and Inter Milan boss Antonio Conte would be "interested" in taking over at Manchester United if the Premier League club sack manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. (The Transfer Window Podcast) Former Roma boss Paulo Fonseca, 48, is set to be appointed Newcastle manager after ex-Chelsea boss Frank Lampard pulled out of the running to replace Steve Bruce at St James' Park. (Mirror) Everton are preparing to make a move for Inter Milan and Chile star Alexis Sanchez, 32, with the former Arsenal and Manchester United forward free to leave the Italian club in January. (InterLive - in Italian) Manchester United and Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, has asked his agent to secure him a move to Real Madrid. (DefensaCentral - in Spanish) Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel claims he "fell into a trap" when he spoke about the Blues discussing a move for Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21. (Goal) Juventus are looking at making a move for 27-year-old Chelsea and Spain keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish) However, Chelsea will not exercise their £34m option to sign 26-year-old Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez on a permanent basis. The Spain international has struggled to make an impact since joining the Blues on loan in August. (La Razon - in Spanish) Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, was "spoilt" and "broke equality and humility rules" at his former club Juventus. (Tuttosport - in Italian) England defender Chris Smalling, 31, could be one of several players to leave Roma in January. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Former Spain midfielder Xavi, who is boss of Al Sadd in Qatar, says he previously rejected taking over as manager of former club Barcelona as he had "only been a coach for three months" but now feels "ready to coach any team in the world". (Marca) Leicester and France Under-21 defender Wesley Fofana, 20, is attracting interest from Manchester United and Newcastle. (But! Football Club - in French) Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta will reject any offers to sell France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, in January, and will allow him to leave for free when his contract expires in the summer. (Sun) Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are increasingly confident of signing 28-year-old Chelsea and Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger, after contract talks with the Bluesreached an impasse. (ESPN) Rudiger's priority is to stay with Chelsea, but the race for his signature "is open". (Fabrizio Romano) Manchester City, Tottenham, Liverpool and Newcastle are all interested in France winger Ousmane Dembele, 24, who is likely to leave Barcelona next summer. (90Min) England midfielder Harry Winks, 25, has cast doubt over his Tottenham future after admitting that he is struggling to recapture his best form as a bit-part player under boss Nuno Espirito Santo. (Times - subscription required) Newcastle captain and English defender Jamaal Lascelles, 27, says the players must take responsibility for Steve Bruce's sacking. (Mirror) Manchester City are prepared to join Barcelona in the race to sign 21-year-old Brazil winger Antony from Ajax. (El Nacional - in Spanish) West Ham and Southampton are interested in Sassuolo's Serbian attacking midfielder Filip Djuricic, 29, who spent the second half of the 2014-15 season on loan at the Saints. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers: 24th October 2021 the sun on sunday David Beckham will be unveiled as the face of the Qatar World Cup next month - netting £150m. Cristiano Ronaldo gave his stunned Manchester United team-mates the hairdryer treatment after they went 2-0 down against Atalanta. Steve Bruce turned to his old boss Sir Alex Ferguson for advice on his future at Newcastle. A Premier League star was attacked by masked thugs with machetes in his own home, then tied up along with his terrified partner. Newcastle have put Wolves skipper and England star Conor Coady on their wanted list for their Premier League rescue mission. Chelsea want to grab Charlton's England youth keeper James Beadle to groom him as a future No 1. sunday mirror Liverpool have sent members of their in-house security team to Manchester City to gather information after stepping up their investigation into allegations that an Anfield fan spat at Pep Guardiola's backroom staff. Marc Overmars has opened talks with Newcastle about becoming the Toon's director of football. Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has confessed his appreciation for Manchester United stars Jadon Sancho and Mason Greenwood. mail on sunday Manchester United legend Patrice Evra has opened up for the first time on his harrowing experience of being sexually abused by his teacher at the age of 13. Security will be ramped up around the hotels and team buses used by Manchester United and Liverpool for Sunday's clash at Old Trafford following the trouble that caused the same fixture to be called off last season. Brendan Rodgers has denied reports that star midfielder Youri Tielemans has rejected a new contract at Leicester. sunday telegraph Cristiano Ronaldo has added his support to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer by insisting Manchester United players should take responsibility for their recent poor results. Raphinha could not disguise his views on the tackle that saw him leave Elland Road on crutches, taking aim at referee Robert Jones not long after the final whistle of Leeds United's draw. the observer The Rugby Football Union's bid to host the women's World Cup in 2025 could hinge on whether the government provides financial backing of up to £30m. daily star sunday Manchester City are set to reward Ferran Torres with a bumper new contract at the Etihad following a run of goalscoring form - despite the injury he suffered on international duty. sunday mail Rangers will look to strike a deal with Nigeria that ensures Leon Balogun, Joe Aribo and Calvin Bassey can play against Celtic on January 2. Graeme Mathie was spotted in the Directors Box during Celtic's win over St Johnstone - sparking speculation he could be lined up for a role at Parkhead. Wolves skipper Conor Coady is on Newcastle's wanted list for the January transfer window with the 28-year-old England defender likely to cost in the region of £20m. (Sun) Meanwhile, former Netherlands winger Marc Overmars has opened talks with Newcastle about becoming their new director of football, a role he currently holds at Ajax. (Mirror) Manchester United will do all they can to keep French midfielder Paul Pogba at Old Trafford with Real Madrid hoping to seal a free transfer for the 28-year-old at the end of the season. (AS - in Spanish) However, Pogba will hope to start for Manchester United against Liverpool on Sunday and prove he is worth a new £350,000-a-week contract with the Old Trafford club. (Mail on Sunday) Teenage FC Dallas striker Ricardo Pepi is attracting the interest of a number of Premier League clubs with Liverpool, Manchester United, Brentford and Brighton among those interested in the 18-year-old American. (Mirror) Manager Brendan Rodgers has denied reports that Belgian midfielder Youri Tielemans has rejected a new contract at Leicester City with the 24-year-old attracting the interest of a number of clubs including Liverpool and Manchester United. (Mail) Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, 27, has all but reached an agreement with Juventus over a new contract. (Calciomercato - in Italian) Chelsea have been warned by Sevilla that the Spanish club will not sell star French defender Jules Kounde, 22, on the cheap. (Sun) Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is looking at Real Madrid's Germany midfielder Toni Kroos with the 31-year-old's current deal set to expire in 2023. (El Nacional - in Catalan) Meanwhile, Manchester City are set to give Spain forward Ferran Torres, 21, a new deal which will run until 2027 with his salary rising to £100,000 per week. (Daily Star on Sunday) Everton are leading the race to sign Jesse Lingard from Manchester United but the 28-year-old England midfielder is also wanted by West Ham and Newcastle. (Football Insider) Atletico Madrid and Urguay striker Luis Suarez wants to stay at the club beyond the current season. The 34-year-old has scored five goals this term but his deal ends next summer. (Marca - in Spanish) Ajax are keen to keep hold of Dutch midfielder Ryan Gravenberch, who is attracting the interest of clubs including Liverpool, Manchester United, Barcelona and Juventus, and are working on a new deal for the 19-year-old. (Fichajes - in Spanish)