Press Gossip - 2023

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Saturday's Newspapers:
29th January 2022
Saturday 29 January 2022 08:20, UK


THE SUN

Paul Pogba is open to staying at Manchester United - if Ralf Rangnick remains as boss.
Liverpool will send representatives to Argentina this weekend to secure a £50m move for Porto's Luis Diaz.
Aston Villa star Matty Cash is in talks with Atletico Madrid over a permanent transfer this summer.
Derby County are going for a fast-track legal decision on the compensation claims of Middlesbrough and Wycombe that threaten their existence.
Jack Wilshere has attracted transfer interest from various Championship clubs as well as teams from abroad after keeping fit with Arsenal.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Newcastle United are closing in on a double signing before the close of the January transfer window with deals for Arsenal striker Eddie Nketiah and Brighton defender Dan Burn likely to bring an end to their recruitment this month.
Frank Lampard has been offered the job of the new Everton manager, which should bring to a close the tortuous process to find the successor to Rafael Benitez.
Tottenham have hit the panic button ahead of the final three days of the January transfer window after missing out on three of their main targets.Burnley are in advanced talks to sign Wolfsburg striker Wout Weghorst and Dinamo Zagreb midfielder Mislav Orsic.

THE TIMES
Neither Amanda Staveley nor her firm, PCP Capital Partners, "had the funds necessary" to buy her 10 per cent stake in Newcastle United, according to a lawsuit brought by the club's former owner, Mike Ashley - in stark contradiction of her insistence that family money and the sale of a hotel was used to buy the shares.
Tottenham are running out of time as transfer mess risks losing Antonio Conte.
Brentford expect to unveil Christian Eriksen as a new signing in the next 48 hours.

THE GUARDIAN
Brighton are braced for another bid for their central defender Dan Burn from Newcastle before the transfer window's closure on Monday night.
Tottenham have opened an alternative avenue with a move to sign the attacking midfielder Dejan Kulusevski on loan from Juventus - the club at which their managing director of football, Fabio Paratici, worked for 11 years.

DAILY MAIL
Newcastle United's trip to Saudi Arabia ended on a shameful note when Ciaran Clark was sent off for punching an opponent during a friendly match.
Manchester City are reportedly set to resume talks with Raheem Sterling over a new contract.
Brighton are interested in taking Joe Rodon on loan from Tottenham should they sell Dan Burn to Newcastle.
Stoke City are closing on a loan deal for Josh Maja from Bordeaux.

DAILY MIRROR
Brentford are investigating after a video of star striker Ivan Toney appearing to say "f*** Brentford" leaked on social media.
West Ham are keen on a shock raid on Leeds for their Brazilian star Raphinha.
Tottenham have targeted Juventus pair Dejan Kulusevski and Alvaro Morata in a desperate bid to salvage their troubled transfer window.
Fulham manager Marco Silva has confirmed Fabio Carvalho will not leave the club in January.
Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle's £77m-plus spending spree will save the club from relegation - and help the Saudi owners fulfil their long-term dreams.
Newcastle's attempts to sign Andrea Belotti have fallen on deaf ears, in a situation reminiscent of rivals Arsenal's failed approach for Dusan Vlahovic.

DAILY STAR
Donny van de Beek has begged Manchester United to let him leave Old Trafford.
Former Newcastle star Geremi has revealed that players heading to Newcastle all have 'different ambitions', and it isn't 'strange'.
Newcastle's hunt for a new centre-back during the January transfer window could lead them to West Ham's Issa Diop.

DAILY RECORD
IFK Goteborg are poised to end Celtic keeper Vasilis Barkas ' horror spell in Scottish football.
Shaun Maloney is planning on Scott Allan being a Hibs player beyond Monday's transfer deadline.
Dundee have agreed a pre-contract to sign Ricki Lamie from Motherwell and are trying to seal an immediate deal before Monday's deadline.
Swansea are facing a fight to sign Scott Fraser as Charlton tabled a £400,000 offer to land the Ipswich Town playmaker.

SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has refused to rule out a stunning derby return for Daizen Maeda and Tom Rogic.
Hibs midfielder Scott Allan is in talks with Kilmarnock over a possible move to Rugby Park.


1 minute ago

Barcelona and Juventus have made official approaches to sign 32-year-old Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on loan from Arsenal for the rest of the season. (Athletic - subscription required)

West Ham boss David Moyes is keen on a move for Leeds United forward Raphinha and is trying to bring in the 25-year-old Brazil international before the January transfer window closes. (Mirror)

England winger Raheem Sterling is set to resume contract talks with Manchester City. The 27-year-old's current deal runs out in the summer of 2023 and Barcelona, Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid remain interested in the player. (ESPN)

Newcastle United are expected to increase their bid for Brighton's 29-year-old English defender Dan Burn and are also interested in signing compatriot Eddie Nketiah, 22, from Arsenal. Striker Nketiah's deal runs out in the summer. (Guardian)

Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is open to staying at the club if interim manager Ralf Rangnick remains at Old Trafford. The 28-year-old Frenchman was set to leave the club in the summer after his contract expires but is said to be open to negotiations. (Sun)

Brentford hope to be able to announce the signing of Denmark playmaker Christian Eriksen over the weekend. The 29-year-old had a pacemaker fitted following his cardiac arrest during Euro 2020 in June. (Times - subscription required)

Wales international Aaron Ramsey looks set to stay at Juventus after the 31-year-old midfielder rejected moves to Aston Villa, Burnley, Crystal Palace, Newcastle United and Wolves this month. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)

Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has begged the club to let him leave Old Trafford this transfer window. The 24-year-old Dutch international has started just four games this season with Crystal Palace leading the race to sign him on loan. (Mirror)

Everton are interested in signing 26-year-old England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek from Chelsea. (Mail)

West Ham are in talks with Reims over a deal for 19-year-old French striker Hugo Ekitike, who has also been linked with Brentford, Brighton and Newcastle United. (Sky Sports)

The Hammers are also remain in discussions with Marseille as they try to sign Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car, 25, and Senegal forward Bamba Dieng, 21, on loan from the French club. (90 Min)

Aston Villa have had a £20.8m bid for 24-year-old Uruguay midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur turned down by Juventus. (Guardian)

Tottenham also want to sign Bentancur but they want to bring him in on loan, which Juventus are not keen on. (Sky Sports)

Atletico Madrid have contacted the representatives of Aston Villa and Poland right-back Matty Cash and, while a bid this month is not out of the question, it is likely the Spanish club will try to sign the 24-year-old in the summer. (Sky Sports)

Juventus are looking at making a summer move for 30-year-old Italy midfielder Jorginho, whose contract at Chelsea runs out in 2023. (Gazzetta dello Sport, via Mirror)

Monaco want between 80m and 100m euros for 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni, who is wanted by Real Madrid and has also been linked with Chelsea and Manchester United. (Marca)

Wolves are only considering offers of at least £40m for Portuguese midfielder Ruben Neves. Both Manchester United and Arsenal have expressed interest in the 24-year-old. (Sun)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
30th January 2022


Sunday 30 January 2022 08:08, UK

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

West Ham are making a record-breaking £50m bid to team up Kalvin Phillips with his England buddy Declan Rice.
Cristiano Ronaldo has joined a Manchester United WhatsApp group in a bid to unify the Old Trafford dressing room.
Liverpool's forgotten man Divock Origi is at the centre of a three-club tug-of-war, with Italian giants Fiorentina and Atalanta taking on Burnley.


West Ham star Issa Diop has emerged as the latest name on Newcastle's transfer radar.
Wolves are making a surprise bid to sign Metz midfielder Boubacar Traore in an £8m deal.
Boubakar Kouyate could earn a Premier League switch after his top Africa Cup of Nations performances - with Leicester watching him.
Luke Plange is wanted by Crystal Palace who hope to do a bargain £300,000 deal with cash-strapped Derby for their young striker.
Mesut Ozil's agent Dr Erkut Sogut says FIFA will wreck lives if they introduce controversial fee caps for agents.
Ipswich's teenage whizkid Tyreece Simpson is at the centre of a transfer tug-of-war between Championship trio Cardiff.
Frank Lampard will make a running start as the new Everton boss with Dele Alli his first target.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are in talks with Bordeaux over a loan deal for defender Phil Jones.
Liverpool target Luis Diaz underwent his medicals in Argentina on Saturday evening as he closed on a £37mi transfer from Porto.
Liverpool have made a direct appeal to Sadio Mane not to risk his health by playing in Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Equatorial Guinea on Sunday night.
Tottenham have reached a verbal agreement with Juventus over a loan move for Dejan Kulusevski, with the deal set to be finalised in the next 24 hours.
Burnley are closing on the £12m transfer of Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg after productive talks on Saturday.
Chelsea assistant coaches Joe Edwards and Anthony Barry are expected to join Frank Lampard at Goodison Park if he is unveiled as the new Everton manager but Jody Morris won't join him as his assistant.
Ruben Dias has controversially picked Scott Carson ahead of Ederson in his dream Manchester City five-a-side team - despite the backup goalkeeper only making one appearance in two-and-a-half years at the club.
Brentford have asked about Philadelphia Union wing-back Kai Wagner.
Arsenal target Alexander Isak has been spotted in London as the transfer deadline looms.


SUNDAY MIRROR
Liverpool have got Luis Diaz for half the price after sealing a stunning £50m deal with Porto for the Colombian winger.
Manchester City's capture of Argentine Julian Alvarez has paved the way for Edinson Cavani to join Buenos Aires giants River Plate when he leaves Manchester United in the summer.
Arsenal could earn some compensation for Eddie Nketiah, even if he leaves the club on a free transfer in the summer.


THE OBSERVER
West Ham's determination to strengthen their squad this month has seen them make offers for Leeds United's Kalvin Phillips and Raphinha, but they have both been turned down.
Despite reports that he is retiring, Tom Brady has told the Tampa Bay Buccaneers he hasn't made up his mind.


DAILY STAR SUNDAY
Erling Haaland is delaying a decision on his future to buy Barcelona time to raise the £300m required to sign him.
Manchester City will reluctantly listen to offers for Raheem Sterling this summer - if they fail to agree a new deal with him by then.
Arsenal's chances of landing Dominic Calvert-Lewin in the summer have been rocked by Frank Lampard's imminent appointment as Everton boss.
Newcastle are weighing up a late big-money bid for Wolves captain Conor Coady as they are willing to pay in excess of £25million to sign the England international.

SUNDAY MAIL
Shaun Maloney insists he'll work flat out to sign a replacement for Martin Boyle before transfer deadline after admitting Hibs lost control against Livingston.


21 minutes ago

West Ham United have made a £50m bid for 26-year-old Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips. (Sun on Sunday)

Leeds have rejected West Ham's offer of an initial £40m and £10m in add-ons for Brazil winger Raphinha, 25. (90 Min)

Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, wants to wait to make a decision on his future to see if Barcelona will be able to afford to sign him. (Star)

Manchester City will reluctantly listen to offers for England forward Raheem Sterling in the summer if they fail to agree a contract extension with the 27-year-old, whose current deal runs until summer 2023. (Star)

France winger Ousmane Dembele, whose contract with Barcelona runs out in the summer, is hoping to secure a move to the Premier League, with the 24-year-old's representatives focusing on interest from two unnamed clubs in England's top flight. (Mail)

Barcelona have reached an agreement to sign 32-year-old Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on loan from Arsenal but need to offload Dembele first in order to complete the move. (Gerard Romero, via Metro)


Atletico Madrid will not let Spain striker Alvaro Morata, who is on loan at Juventus, join La Liga rivals Barcelona. Arsenal, Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur are interested in the 29-year-old. (Sport, via Mail)

Everton have joined Crystal Palace in the race to sign 24-year-old Netherlands midfielder Donny van de Beek on loan from Manchester United. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United will let Van de Beek leave on loan and choose the club he joins as long as their conditions for a deal are met. (90 Min)

River Plate plan to replace 21-year-old Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, who is a target for Manchester City, with Manchester United's Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, 34, during the summer. (Mirror)

Tottenham have offered 30m euros plus bonuses for Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, who has also been linked with Aston Villa. (Gianluca di Marzio, via 90 Min)

Arsenal's 20-year-old French defender William Saliba, who is on loan at Marseille, is on Real Madrid's shortlist of targets for the summer. (Sport, via Metro)

Brighton are interested in signing German striker Deniz Undav, 25, from Belgian league leaders Union St Gilloise. (The Argus)

Newcastle made an increased bid of £10m plus add-ons for English defender Dan Burn, 29, but Brighton rejected the offer and want between £12m and £15m. (Sky Sports)

Arsenal have knocked back a second bid from Crystal Palace for 22-year-old English striker Eddie Nketiah, whose contract runs out in the summer. (Sky Sports)

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
31st January 2022



07:49 · MON January 31, 2022

DAILY MIRROR

• Arsenal have been told they will have to pay the full release clause of around £75m if they want to sign Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak and also face competition for his signature from AC Milan.
• Manchester United defender Phil Jones has snubbed the chance to join Bordeaux on loan.

THE SUN

• Tottenham are set to join battle with Arsenal as they look to add reinforcements in midfield by signing Aston Villa's Douglas Luiz.
• West Ham are in advanced talks to sign Marseille defender Duje Caleta-Car after beating off competition from big-spending Newcastle United.
• Newcastle are set to try and secure a loan deal with Manchester United for goalkeeper Dean Henderson on deadline day but hopes of them signing Jesse Lingard are over.
• Chelsea will return to Sevilla with an offer for defender Jules Kounde but any deal will almost certainly have to wait until the summer.
• Newcastle United want to make a last-ditch effort to sign left-back Matt Targett from Aston Villa.
• Leeds United are looking to bolster their midfield options by signing Kenedy after his shock return to Chelsea from a loan spell in Brazil.
• Tino Anjorin is set to return to English football on loan with Huddersfield Town after the Chelsea player's loan spell with Lokomotiv Moscow was ended.

DAILY MAIL

• Chelsea have reportedly registered an interest in signing Leeds United forward Raphinha, but a deal will not happen until the summer.
• Newcastle are finding it hard to attract their top targets to the north east of England because of a reluctance to put relegation release clauses into contracts.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Arsenal appear to have missed out on the signing of Romania sensation Kevin Ciubotaru, who is instead set to join the academy at Rangers.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Manchester United could re-ignite their interest in Leeds and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips after West Ham made moves to sign him to partner with good friend Declan Rice.

DAILY RECORD

• Neil Lennon is one of the front-runners to replace Lee Johnson as Sunderland manager.
• Fenerbahce are showing interest in Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos and could make a last-ditch £7m offer for the Colombia international.

SCOTTISH SUN

• St Mirren are looking to sign Hibs utility player Alex Gogic, but a swap deal involving Jamie McGrath is unlikely to materialise.
• Rangers are set to make a last-gasp effort to secure an earlier deal for Hearts defender John Souttar, who has already agreed to join the Ibrox club in the summer.
• Scott Allan, a target for Kilmarnock, and Sean Mackie could leave Hibs on free transfers on Monday.

1 hour ago

AC Milan could make a late move to sign 25-year-old Tottenham and England midfielder Dele Alli on loan. (Gazzetta dello Sport)
Manchester United and England goalkeeper Dean Henderson, 24, is set to sign for Newcastle on loan on transfer deadline day. (Talksport)

West Ham have bid £18m for Marseille's 25-year-old Croatia defender Duje Caleta-Car. (Goal)
France forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, is likely to leave Barcelona. Despite his agreeing terms with Paris St-Germain, Manchester United have entered the race to sign him by making a 20m euro (£16.6m) bid. (Pedro Almeida)

1 hour ago

Tottenham are interested in signing Dembele, but are not prepared to pay the wages he is demanding. (Marca)

Arsenal and Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, has agreed to play for "practically nothing" to spend the rest of the season on loan with Barcelona, but needs them to offload Dembele first. (Sport)

Fulham midfielder Fabio Carvalho could move to Liverpool in a deal which could see the 19-year-old, who has played for England at youth levels, loaned back to the Championship club until the end of the season. (The Athletic - subscription)

Crystal Palace have had a second bid turned down by Arsenal for forward Eddie Nketiah, despite the 22-year-old Englishman having only six months left on his contract. (Sky Sports)

Lyon's move to sign 25-year-old France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele on loan from Tottenham has reached an advanced stage, but they want an option to buy. (Sky Sports).

Chelsea have made their interest in Leeds United and Brazil winger Raphinha clear, but it it likely the 25-year-old will only be available in the summer window. (Mail).

Tottenham Giovani Lo Celso, 25, is set to join Villarreal on loan. The 25-year-old Argentina midfielder was also wanted by Lyon. (Talksport)

Newcastle remain hopeful of signing Manchester United and England winger Jesse Lingard. The 29-year-old has agreed personal terms after a deal fell through earlier this month. (90 min)

Everton could sign up to four players on deadline day after appointing Frank Lampard as manager. (Mirror)

Wolves have been offered Juventus and Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey on loan. The 31-year-old has rejected moves to Newcastle, Crystal Palace and Burnley during this transfer window. (Mail)

Manchester United's England defender Phil Jones, 29, has turned down a move to Bordeaux. (Fabrizio Romano)

Hull City are lining up a loan move for 22-year-old Brentford's Finland striker Marcus Forss. (Football Insider)

Liverpool's Wales defender Neco Williams, 20, could be loaned out on deadline day, with Bournemouth highlighting their interest. (Liverpool Echo)

Bournemouth are in advanced talks to sign Newcastle United's 24-year-old English goalkeeper Freddie Woodman. (Football Insider)

Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, wants to leave Borussia Dortmund in the summer to join Barcelona. (Express)

Borussia Monchengladbach's Switzerland midfielder Denis Zakaria, 25, is moving to Juventus after the clubs agreed a deal.(Goal)

Brighton's Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, could move on, with Aston Villa, Tottenham and Manchester United interested. (Fabrice Hawkins)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
1st February 2022



07:27 · TUE February 01, 2022



DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal failed in a deadline day move to sign Espanyol striker Raul de Tomas after being told he was unavailable for less than his £62 million release clause.
Jesse Lingard made a heartfelt plea to Manchester United interim coach Ralf Rangnick in a bid to secure a move away before his exit was blocked by the club.
Arsenal have completed the surprise signing of Colorado Rapids defender Auston Trusty on deadline day.


THE SUN

• Erling Haaland has travelled to Monaco to come up with a new transfer plan while his agent Mino Raiola recovers from recent surgery.
• Dejan Kulusevski wears the No 44 shirt in homage to former Manchester United midfielder Adnan Januzaj, a player he has idolised since seeing him in action as a teenager. But he will have to ask new Tottenham team-mate Dane Scarlett for that number now his move to London is complete.
• Dusan Vlahovic will live in Cristiano Ronaldo's old Turin mansion after completing his move to Juventus.

DAILY MIRROR

• Watford had a loan offer for goalkeeper Dean Henderson rejected by Manchester United on deadline day.
• Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra will make his boxing debut at a celebrity event in April at the O2.

DAILY STAR

• Arsenal had almost completed a deal with Barcelona to sign defender Samuel Umtiti until the player suffered a broken foot in training and was forced to have surgery.
• Shamed Africa Cup of Nations referee Janny Sikazwe, who twice prematurely blew up for the end of a match between Tunisia and Mali, has broken his silence on the incident and claims he was suffering from hallucinations and could have died with heatstroke.
• Arsenal fans turned on technical director Edu on social media because of their frustration at a lack of incoming transfer business in January.

DAILY MAIL

• Arsenal appear to have missed out on the signing of Romania sensation Kevin Ciubotaru, who is instead set to join the academy at Rangers.

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, has agreed to join Real Madrid on a free transfer when his Paris St-Germain contract expires in the summer. (Bild - in German)

Lyon tried to re-sign Arsenal's France striker Alexandre Lacazette, 30, during the transfer window and will now look to do a deal this summer. (L'Equipe - in French)

Newcastle target and Dutch defender Sven Botman, 22, says that he is "fine" at Lille but expects to leave during the summer. (Ziggo Sport via Newcastle Chronicle)

Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey, 31, was offered to Brentford, West Ham, Aston Villa, Crystal Palace, Wolves and Arsenal before joining Rangers from Juventus. (Joe)


Aston Villa considered making a £50m move for Brighton and Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, during the transfer window. (Mail via Birmingham Mail)

Aston Villa turned down three bids for 23-year-old Brazil midfielder Douglas Luiz in January, including one on transfer deadline day, as they hope to tie him down to a new long-term contract. (Athletic)

Everton moved to sign their former player, Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye, 32, from Paris St-Germain late in the transfer window. (Athletic, via Express)

Barcelona explored the possibility of sending France forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, on loan to Arsenal as part of the deal to bring 32-year-old Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to the Nou Camp. (Independent)

Manchester United's England midfielder Jesse Lingard, 29, was told he could leave on Monday, but was blocked from a loan move. (Manchester Evening News)

Manchester United blocked a loan move from Watford for 24-year-old England goalkeeper Dean Henderson. (Manchester Evening News)

Chelsea had two transfer window bids rejected for 18-year-old Charlton forward Mason Burstow. (Talksport, via Sun)

Leeds turned down the chance to sign England midfielder Harry Winks, 25, on loan from Tottenham, and Manchester United's Netherlands international Donny van de Beek, 24, who joined Everton. (Yorkshire Post)

AC Milan have emerged as rivals to Leeds with their interest in 21-year-old United States midfielder Brenden Aaronson, who has remained at Red Bull Salzburg. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has been told he must re-sit a Uefa coaching exam after his certification expired. (Corriere dello Sport, via Talksport)

Newcastle tried to sign 32-year-old Brazil defender Felipe from Atletico Madrid on deadline day. (Cadena Cope - in Spanish)

New Everton manager Frank Lampard will have a galvanising impact at Goodison Park, says former Premier League striker Gabriel Agbonlahor. (Talksport)

Everton loan signing Donny van de Beek, 24, says he believes he can learn a lot from new boss Frank Lampard and said the former Chelsea manager's appointment was key in his decision to join from Manchester United. (Evening Standard)

Leicester's 23-year-old defender James Justin has held positive talks over a new contract. (Leicester Mercury)

Leicester made loan enquiries for Chelsea's French defender Malang Sarr, 23, and Liverpool's English centre-back Nat Phillips, 24, that came to nothing. (Leicester Mercury)

Former West Ham striker Dean Ashton has questioned the club's ambition after they missed out on January targets. (Talksport)

Winger Ollie Tanner, 19, will remain at non-league Lewes as he could not agree personal terms with Tottenham. (Mail)

 

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Wednesday's Newspapers:
2nd February 2022




07:24 · WED February 02, 2022



DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Manchester City, Chelsea and Manchester United are all expected to test West Ham's resolve on Declan Rice with offers for the England midfielder in the summer.
• Valerien Ismael's future as West Brom manager is looking increasingly shaky with the club considering an imminent change after a poor run of Championship results.

THE TIMES

• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang agreed a deal with Barcelona that could cover the next 18 months after Arsenal paid him a lump sum, believed to be almost £7 million, to terminate his £350,000-a-week contract with them.

DAILY STAR

• Gillingham chairman Paul Scally has slammed Premier League clubs over their January transfer window spending, branding it "disgusting and obscene".

THE SUN

• Arsenal and Aston Villa could battle it out for the £50m signing of Brighton midfielder Yves Bissouma in the summer after a move was ruled out last month.
• Mino Raiola is ready to look for a new club for Juventus defender Matthijs de Ligt as the Serie A side's management will not match Dusan Vlahovic's contract in talks over fresh terms.
• Arsenal outcast Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's move to Barcelona went through in the final minute of the transfer window.
• Tottenham will receive a bumper cash windfall after former academy star Marcus Edwards completed his big-money transfer to Sporting.
• Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette is set to return to Lyon as a free agent in the summer after no move was secured in January.
• Arsenal are preparing a new long-term contract offer for England star Bukayo Saka to avoid him getting anywhere near the end of his current deal, due to expire in 2024.
• Referee Kevin Friend has been axed from this weekend's Premier League schedule after awarding Liverpool a 'ridiculous, pathetic' penalty.

DAILY MIRROR

• Manchester United could have the chance to secure Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager as early as March with his Paris Saint-Germain future likely to depend on their Champions League last-16 clash with Real Madrid.
• Liverpool have rubbed salt into Arsenal's wounds as they plan to hijack Mikel Arteta's pursuit of Aurelien Tchouameni and Youri Tielemans.
• Barnet's players took part in Tuesday night's clash with Southend after threatening to strike over the suspension of a team-mate for his complaint about a club employee accused of making a racist comment.

DAILY MAIL

• Kevin Friend has been dropped from the Premier League refereeing roster for the next round of games over his performance in Liverpool's 3-1 win at Crystal Palace.
• Manchester United opted to ignore advice from Gary and Phil Neville to sign Manchester City defender Joao Cancelo after working with him during their brief spell at Valencia.

DAILY RECORD

• Josip Juranovic has branded Rangers' move for Aaron Ramsey as 'nothing special'.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

• Aaron Ramsey's move to Rangers reportedly means a potential automatic contract extension through the summer of 2024 cannot now happen.
• Vitesse Arnhem manager Thomas Letsch blocked all of Atalanta and Rangers' moves to sign striker Danilho Doekhi in January, according to reports in the Netherlands.

2 hours ago

Manchester City "will do what they can" to convince Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland to sign for them in the summer, despite knowing the Norway international would prefer a move to Real Madrid. (Athletic, subscription required)

Haaland, 21, is however said to not be "in Real's plans right now", with the Spanish club instead focused on signing France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain in the summer. (El Chiringuito, via AS in Spanish)

Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 22, says it was an "easy" decision to snub Arsenal for a move to "glorious" Juventus during the January transfer window. (Metro)

West Ham's 23-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice, 23-year-old Sevilla centre-back Jules Kounde and his France team-mate Aurelien Tchouameni, the 22-year-old midfielder from Monaco, have been shortlisted by Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel as summer targets. (Athletic, subscription required)

Rice, who has rejected two contract offers from West Ham, is also a target for Manchester City and Manchester United.(Telegraph, subscription required)

Former England international Ashley Cole is set to join Everton manager Frank Lampard's backroom staff, while the Goodison Park side are also poised to bring in former midfielder Tim Cahill for a part-time role at the club. (Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United have asked players, including 28-year-old France midfielder Paul Pogba, to delay a decision over their futures at the club until they appoint a new manager. Pogba's contract runs out in the summer. (ESPN)

West Brom manager Valerien Ismael's future at the club is in doubt with the Baggies having won just one of their last seven game in the Championship. (Telegraph, subscription required)

Newcastle United had a £40m bid for Napoli's 25-year-old Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz turned down, but the Magpies are expected to renew their interest in the summer. Arsenal are said to have also shown interest. (Corriere dello Sport - in Italian)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe will also go back in for Sven Botman, 22, in the summer after missing out on Lille's £35m Dutch defender. (Mirror)

Liverpool are confident of completing a pre-contract agreement to sign 19-year-old Fulham forward Fabio Carvalho as a free agent in the summer after missing out on the Portugal-born England youth international on deadline day. (Sky Sports)

West Ham failed with a late deadline-day bid to sign Colombia striker Duvan Zapata, 30, on loan from Italian club Atalanta. (Sky Sports)

Barcelona president Joan Laporta believes France winger Ousmane Dembele, 24, has already agreed to sign for a club as a free agent in the summer when his contract at the Nou Camp ends. (Goal)

Barca are reportedly considering terminating Dembele's contract early, which could see Chelsea, Tottenham and Paris St-Germain renew interest in the winger. (Express)

Spanish winger Bryan Gil, 20, said his family urged him to return to Spain with Valencia on loan just six months after he joined Tottenham from Sevilla for £21m. (Sun)

Former Germany manager Joachim Low has agreed to take charge of Turkish club Fenerbahce, with the 61-year-old World Cup-winning boss to take the helm before the start of next season. (Haber Global, in Turkish)

Newcastle United defender Jamal Lewis, 24, is said to have rejected potential deadline-day moves to Stoke and Birmingham City, and is now set to be left out of the Magpies' revised 25-man Premier League squad to make way for their January additions. (Football Insider)

 

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Thursday's Newspapers:
3rd January 2022




07:27 · THU February 03, 2022


THE SUN

Arsenal are planning the biggest spending spree in their history with up to £180m budgeted for summer signings including Aleksandar Isak, Dominic Calvert Lewin and Ruben Neves.
Derby County are picking up a bittersweet £600,000 cheque from Aston Villa for young Northern Ireland striker Omari Kellyman.
Ruud Gullit says black people are fed up with being overlooked for football's top jobs.
Manchester United striker Mason Greenwood has been banished by England.
Paul Pogba is making a late bid to be in the squad for Friday's FA Cup fourth-round match against Middlesbrough.
Christian Eriksen will get the green light from Fifa to play in the 2022 World Cup - even if any heart screening flags up a potential problem.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Roy Keane is mulling over a sensational return to management with Sunderland after the League One club offered the former Manchester United captain a chance to win promotion to the Championship.
Everton have targeted Steve Hitchen for the club's vacant director of football role after he became the latest high-profile member of staff to quit Tottenham Hotspur.
Raith women's side have officially split from the Fife club in the wake of its controversial decision to sign the disgraced striker David Goodwillie.


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have confirmed that supporters will be able to exchange their shirts with Mason Greenwood's name emblazoned on the back for free.
The Premier League and EFL want clubs to embrace a raft of green proposals next season including plant-based food.
Barnet's players will hold talks with chairman Anthony Kleanthous on Thursday as they consider boycotting Saturday's trip to Aldershot over his handling of the race row that has engulfed the club.


DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood has reportedly increased security measures on his home after he was released on bail on Wednesday.
Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of appointing Paris Saint-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as their permanent manager this summer.
Carnage broke out in Glasgow's east end between supporters ahead of the Old Firm derby on Wednesday.
Amadou Haidara "didn't want" a January switch to Manchester United, according to RB Leipzig chief Christopher Vivell.
Ex-Southampton director Les Reed has set up an elite programme urging the next generation of football scouts to use old-school methods with data analysis to find Premier League stars of the future.

1 hour ago

Real Madrid's 24-year-old Brazil centre-back Eder Militao is wanted by Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in the summer as a potential replacement for German Antonio Rudiger, 28, and Danish 25-year-old Andreas Christensen, who could both leave as free agents at the end of the season. (AS - in Spanish)

Manchester City are in talks with Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva about a new long-term deal despite the the 27-year-old already having a contract that runs until 2025. (Times, subscription required)

Manchester United are increasingly confident of appointing Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino as their permanent manager in the summer. (Mirror)

Argentine Pochettino, 49 is said to have tired of the criticism he has endured in the French capital and does not intend to remain with the club beyond this season. (Footmercato - in French)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has said the club will do all it can to re-sign 30-year-old France striker Alexandre Lacazette from Arsenal in the summer. (Sun)

Lacazette's contract with Arsenal runs out in the summer and the Gunners have no intention of offering him a new deal. (90 Min)

Tottenham and Juventus are both interested in Roma's 22-year-old Italy winger Nicolo Zaniolo. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City, Tottenham and Manchester United have all been offered the chance to discuss a potential deal with Juventus striker Paulo Dybala after the 28-year-old Argentine's talks about a new contract beyond this summer collapsed. (90min)

Germany striker Thomas Muller has revealed Bayern Munich have not started negotiations with him over extending his contract at the club beyond 2023. The 32-year-old has been linked with Everton and Newcastle United. (Bild, via Mail)

Sunderland plan to speak to Roy Keane about returning to the Stadium of Light as manager. The 50-year-old guided the Black Cats to Premier League promotion as Championship winners in 2007 and left the club the following year. (Mail)

West Brom are seriously considering appointing former Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce as their new manager following the dismissal of Valerien Ismael. (Guardian)

Italian champions Inter Milan and their city rivals AC Milan are set to compete with Real Madrid for the signature of Arsenal's France Under-21 centre-back William Saliba, 20, who is on loan in with Marseille. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Real Madrid are considering exercising a buy-back clause in Sergio Reguilon's contract to re-sign the 25-year-old Spain defender from Tottenham in the summer. (ABC - in Spanish)

Barcelona have identified Manchester United and Juventus as the clubs that want to sign their France winger Ousmane Dembele, 24, as a free agent in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Wayne Rooney's financially troubled Derby County have accepted a £600,000 offer from Aston Villa for 16-year-old Northern Ireland striker Omari Kellyman. (Sun)

French Ligue 1 side Lille turned down the chance to sign former England midfielder Jack Wilshire, who remains a free agent after being released by Bournemouth last May. (L'Equipe, via Metro)

Blackburn Rovers defender Darragh Lenihan is wanted by US Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls, who are said to be prepared to make a "a lucrative offer" for the 27-year-old Republic of Ireland international. (Football Insider)

Former Arsenal striker Ian Wright was "sad to see" Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, leave the club to join Barcelona but has to "back" manager Mikel Arteta over the decision. (Wrighty's House podcast, via Mail)

 

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Friday's Newspapers:
4th February 2022



07:35 · FRI February 04, 2022


THE SUN

• Cristiano Ronaldo could quit Manchester United this summer as he waits to see who will be the club's next manager.
• Chris Wilder has banned his Middlesbrough players from swapping shirts with Cristiano Ronaldo or any other Manchester United stars.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Antonio Conte will look to strengthen Tottenham's central defence this summer after targeting attacking players during his first transfer window at the club.
• Football's future inclusion in the Olympic Games has been placed in doubt if FIFA pushes ahead with proposals for a biennial World Cup.

DAILY MAIL

• Legendary Spanish defender Sergio Ramos could be forced to retire due to his constant injury problems, according to a leading doctor.

DAILY STAR

• Gareth Bale has humorously responded to calls of a 'body transformation' with fans convinced the Real Madrid star has stripped his muscle mass since the start of the season.
• New Saint-Etienne signing Joris Gnagnon was mistaken for a security guard after turning up for his first training session 20kg overweight.
• Chelsea have already drawn up their four-man transfer wish-list ahead of the summer transfer window opening - and it could end up being quite the spending spree.

DAILY MIRROR

• Thomas Tuchel has reportedly asked Chelsea's board to fund a move for Real Madrid defender Eder Militao.
• Disgraced footballer Adam Johnson has sold his £1.75m home while his parents are now facing a court battle over the liquidation of a company they owned and ran.
• Arsenal have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Lille midfielder Renato Sanches by the player's interest in the Premier League.
• Ralf Rangnick says "promising talent" Hannibal Mejbri is now a full member of Manchester United's first-team squad.

2 hours ago

Tottenham Hotspur will make a move to sign Napoli striker Victor Osimhen in the summer after having an approach for the 23-year-old Nigerian knocked back by the Italian club during the January window. (Football Insider)

Arsenal are planning to spend up to £180m this summer to sign Wolves' Portugal midfielder Ruben Neves and Everton's England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, both 24, plus Real Sociedad's Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 22. (Sun)

Newcastle United will revive their interest in Lille's Sven Botman, 22, if the club avoid relegation from the Premier League after failing to land the Netherlands defender in January. (Athletic - subscription required)

However, Botman is attracting interest from Tottenham, who are also monitoring 22-year-old Inter Milan and Italy defender Alessandro Bastoni, 22, and Croatia's Josko Gvardiol, 20, from RB Leipzig. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Leeds United are confident of tying Brazil winger Raphinha down to a new contract that would make the 25-year-old the highest-paid player at Elland Road. (Football Insider)

Roma are willing to listen to offers of 40m euros (£33.6m) for Italy forward Nicolo Zaniolo, with Juventus and Tottenham among the clubs interested in the 22-year-old. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

England and West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice, 23, continues to be linked with a return to Chelsea as he reveals his idol growing up in the Blues' academy was former captain John Terry. (football.london)

Former Arsenal and Brazil midfielder Willian, 33, walked away from the club and £20m in wages when he returned to Corinthians last summer. (Four Four Two)

France midfielder Tanguy Ndombele has said his Tottenham career is "not over" after the 25-year-old returned to Lyon on loan on deadline day. (RMC Sport via Mirror)

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 36, will wait until Manchester United announce the identity of their new manager before deciding if he will stay at Old Trafford. (ESPN)

West Ham will target Arsenal's France Under-21 centre-back William Saliba, 20, who is on loan with Marseille, in the summer. Saliba has also been linked with Inter Milan, AC Milan and Real Madrid. (Jeunes Footeux via Sport Witness)

Liverpool could pursue their interest in Fabio Carvalho again in the summer after almost signing the Fulham midfielder last month. However foreign clubs would have to pay much less compensation for the England youth international, 19, which has alerted Real Madrid, Barcelona, Sevilla, Borussia Dortmund and AC Milan. (AS - in Spanish)

Brazil winger Douglas Costa, 31, has turned down an approach from Flamengo in his homeland and agreed to join MLS side LA Galaxy on a six-month loan from Juventus, followed by a permanent two-year deal. (Fabrizio Romano)

Ex-Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane, 49, is yet to agree to become Mauricio Pochettino's successor as Paris St-Germain boss as he is waiting to see if Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France coach. (RMC Sport - in French)

 

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Saturday's Newspapers:
5th January 2022

Saturday 5 February 2022 08:19, UK

DAILY MAIL

Tottenham sporting director Fabio Paratici is under pressure to deliver after an underwhelming start at the club and Antonio Conte is frustrated with Daniel Levy, who controls the transfer budget.
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger's future remains uncertain with the club's latest improved attempts to sign him to a new contract set to fail.
Manchester United fans have long been starved of scintillating football at Old Trafford, but on Friday night supporters were unable to fill their bellies at half-time owing to a 'technical error' at the stadium.
West Ham owner David Sullivan's insistence on giving the club a unilateral option to extend the contract of every player by 12 months is set to earn the Hammers tens of millions this summer.
Premier League referees are set to be strongly represented at the World Cup in Qatar with Michael Oliver, Anthony Taylor and Stuart Attwell in contention.
England and the other home nations will still have to qualify for the Euro 2028 finals if their anticipated bid to host the tournament is successful.


DAILY MIRROR
Brazil's next potential superstar - 15-year-old Endrick Felipe - has admitted the country's previous links with Barcelona make them a tempting proposition for his future.
Gabriel Martinelli wants Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's old Arsenal No 14 shirt, one made famous by Thierry Henry.


THE GUARDIAN
The Football Association and Premier League have been urged to follow the lead of the USA in tacking gender-based violence, including by letting clubs suspend players suspected of abusive behaviour without pay.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
England will consider an approach to Justin Langer to become their next head coach as Sir Andrew Strauss prepares to recommend wholesale changes to the management setup.
Antonio Conte has warned Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy that the club cannot afford to make any more big transfer blunders if they are to match his ambition.
Christian Eriksen will urge his new Brentford team-mates not to go easy on him in training and to treat him like any other player when he arrives at the Premier League club this weekend.
Russia's President Vladimir Putin appeared to fall asleep during the Beijing Winter Olympic opening ceremony, just as the Ukrainian delegation marched into the stadium.
Chelsea's doctors will keep a close eye on Christian Pulisic as he attempts to cope with the "extreme" change of temperatures from the United States.
Soeren Friemel - the high-ranking tennis official serving a 12-month suspension for "abuse of power" - has told an interviewer he could rethink his "work-life balance".


DAILY EXPRESS
Real Madrid have emerged as a surprise suitor for William Saliba, who is still to play a senior game for Arsenal since signing more than two years ago and is currently on loan at Marseille.


THE SUN
Thomas Tuchel has ruled Reece James out of Chelsea's Club World Cup campaign after flu added to the wing-back's 'big injury'.
Everton manager Frank Lampard fined a player for stopping to tie his laces on his first day of training.
Mason Greenwood has been removed from Manchester United's matchday programme.
Manchester United fans are burning Greenwood shirts and trying to flog the striker's memorabilia online after he was released on bail.
Hugo Ekitike turned Newcastle down because he was not 'convinced' by the Saudi project.
Flamengo chiefs have flown in to England to try and complete the permanent signing of Andreas Pereira from Manchester United, according to reports.
West Ham striker Andriy Yarmolenko has reportedly been charged with alleged misconduct in relation to a betting commercial.
Frank Lampard's appointment at Everton caused Dele Alli to 'break a deal' with Turkish club Adana Demirspor to join them on loan.


THE TIMES
The two leading candidates to be the next chairman of the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) have both ruled themselves out of contention for the post.
Sabri Lamouchi has emerged as a candidate for the vacant Sunderland manager's position as the club's search for a replacement for Lee Johnson goes on.



Manchester City are interested in signing Uruguay centre back Ronald Araujo, 22, who has halted contract renewal talks with Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish)

Manchester United are also preparing to make a summer bid for Araujo, whose Barcelona deal expires in 2023. (Marca - in Spanish)

United are ready to rival Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the race to sign 22-year-old Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

The Red Devils are planning to overhaul their midfield in the summer with West Ham's Declan Rice, 23, his 26-year-old England team-mate Kalvin Phillips from Leeds and RB Leipzig's Mali international Amadou Haidara, 24, all on the club's extensive list of targets. (ESPN)

Chelsea failed in their latest attempt to tie Germany defender Antonio Rudiger down to a new deal despite offering the 28-year-old close to £200,000 a week amid interest from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Mail)

Barcelona are interested in signing Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta on a free transfer in the summer. The 32-year-old Spaniard's contract expires at the end of the season. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Adana Demirspor president Murat Sancak claims the club had agreed to sign Dele Alli on loan from Tottenham before the 25-year-old English midfielder joined Everton on a two-and-a-half-year deal. (Milliyet - in Turkish)

Liverpool and Manchester City could move for 20-year-old England winger Bukayo Saka if Arsenal fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. (ESPN)

Atletico Madrid remain "seriously interested" in signing Aston Villa's Poland full-back Matty Cash, 24, before next season. (Fabrizio Romano)

Leeds are still interested in signing USA attacking midfielder Brenden Aaronson, 21, despite having two bids of up to £20m rejected by Red Bull Salzburg in January. (Athletic - subscription required)

Liverpool are interested in Juventus striker Paulo Dybala. The 28-year-old Argentine is out of contract in the summer. Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal are also considering an offer. (Mirror)

Real Madrid are looking at a deal to sign William Saliba, 20, from Arsenal. The French defender, on loan at Marseille, is yet to make a senior appearance under Gunners manager Mikel Arteta. (Express)

Chicago Fire are close to signing Switzerland midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri, 30, from Lyon. (MLS Soccer)

Palmeiras' 15-year-old striker Endrick, having already been linked with both Barcelona and Real Madrid, says all young Brazilian players want to play for Barca. (Sport - in Spanish)

Watford failed with an approach to sign Manchester United's English defender Phil Jones, 29, before the January transfer window shut. (Football Insider)

Manchester City have joined West Ham and Brentford in showing an interest in Sheffield Wednesday's 16-year-old English forward Bailey Cadamarteri. (Sheffield Star)

Everton, Brentford and Watford are keeping close tabs on 18-year-old left-back Steve Ngunga, who is impressing with non-league side Rising Ballers. (Football Insider)

 

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Sunday's Newspapers:
6th February 2022


DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

• Real Madrid have put Premier League clubs on red alert after dropping out of the race for Erling Haaland.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

• Crystal Palace have put Rangers star Joe Aribo on the top of their shopping list for next season.
• Manchester United are reportedly interested in signing Matthijs de Ligt from Juventus in the summer.
• West Ham failed with a £55m deadline day transfer offer for Kalvin Phillips, with Leeds desperate to keep their star man.
• Manchester United and Chelsea both want Blackburn teen sensation Ashley Phillips.
• Neil Warnock is keen on a return to management - and on the radar of struggling Barnsley.
• Manchester United have reportedly set their sights on three central midfield transfer targets - Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips and RB Leipzig's Amadou Haidara.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

• Derby are exploring whether they can be saved from potential liquidation by an insurance policy worth just £2.5m.
• Barcelona are reportedly hoping to reach pre-contract agreements with Chelsea duo Cesar Azpilicueta and Andreas Christensen in the coming days.
• Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers is planning to 'refresh the squad' at the end of this season with preparations for the summer transfer window already under way

SUNDAY EXPRESS

• Manchester United have been handed a boost in their pursuit to sign Barcelona star Ronald Araujo, according to reports.

SUNDAY MIRROR

• Manchester City's players believe Pep Guardiola will sign a new contract to stay at the Etihad beyond next year.
• Cristiano Ronaldo and Mauricio Pochettino could be involved in an incredible football version of trading places in the summer.
• Chelsea and Manchester United are both keen on Real Sociedad forward Alexander Isak.
• Ralf Rangnick is facing a player revolt at Manchester United after doubling down on his claim that Jesse Lingard demanded to be left out of his squad.
• Marcus Maddison, who quit football at 27 before performing a U-turn, has launched a fundraising page for a career-saving operation.

THE OBSERVER

• Emma Hayes and Gareth Taylor, managers of Chelsea and Manchester City, echoed each other as they prepared for the teams' meeting at Kingsmeadow on Sunday by calling for an expansion of the Women's Super League.

SCOTTISH SUN

• Celtic are set to step up signing talks with loan stars Jota and Cameron Carter-Vickers.
• Hearts have revealed they plan to launch a B team next season to take on Rangers and Celtic in the lower reaches of the Scottish game - if the SPFL continues without a reserve league.

SUNDAY MAIL

• Juventus boss Max Allegri insists there is no bad blood with Aaron Ramsey after green-lighting the loan move to Rangers.
• Wales manager Rob Page says Scottish football can help Aaron Ramsey end Scotland's World Cup dream.

Liverpool will hold new talks with Fulham this month over a deal for 19-year-old winger Fabio Carvalho as they look to strike an agreement well before the summer. (Football Insider)

However, AC Milan are hoping to hijack Liverpool's bid to sign Carvalho with the Italian club making contact with Carvalho's representatives (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Manchester United are "watching developments closely" as Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has reportedly rejected the club's latest contract offer, a deal worth around £200K a week. (Football 365)

Liverpool are monitoring Le Havre's 17-year-old Andy Elysee Logbo who has been compared to Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku. (Mirror)

Real Madrid have pulled out of the race to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Haaland. Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea and Liverpool are still all interested in the 21-year-old Norwegian international. (Star)

Manchester United and Chelsea are keen to sign Real Sociedad striker Alexander Isak. The 22-year-old Swede was previously linked with a move to Arsenal. (Mirror)

Manchester United and Liverpool are both keeping tabs on Bayern Munich winger Serge Gnabry amid a contract stand-off between the German club and the 26-year-old, with Barcelona and Real Madrid also interested. (Mirror via Sky Germany)

Crystal Palace are interested in Rangers and Nigeria midfielder Joe Aribo. The 25-year-old is expected to be available for around £10m. (Sun)

West Ham striker Michail Antonio has urged the club to bolster their attacking options and sign a back-up striker in the summer. (Teamtalk via The Footballer's Football Podcast)

Manchester City players believe manager Pep Guardiola will sign a new contract to stay at the club beyond next year. (Mirror)

Midfielder Jack Wilshere, 30, has explained why he remains a free agent by revealing Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta "doesn't want" him to sign a contract at the club. Wilshire has been training with his former club. (Mirror)

Rumours surrounding a move to Arsenal for Paris Saint-Germain's Georginio Wijnaldum, 31, have ramped up after the midfielder was left out of the team's 25-man squad for their upcoming champions League match against Real Madrid. (The Sun)

AC Milan director Paolo Maldini says striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic, 40, will sign a new contract at the club. (Goal)

If Barcelona fail to sign striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, this summer they have targeted Real Sociedad's Alexander Isak, 22, and Ajax's Antony, 21, and Lisandro Martinez, 24. (Sport - in Spanish)

Watford attempted to sign 29-year-old defender Phil Jones from Manchester United but they could not get the deal done before the window shut in January. (Football Insider)

Juventus are confident they will beat Tottenham to the signing of Roma's Nicolo Zaniolo. Spurs have emerged as one of the top candidates for signing the 22-year-old Italian winger. (Gazzetta dello Sport - subscription required)

Manchester United and Chelsea are leading the race to sign Blackburn Rovers wonderkid Ashley Phillips. Both clubs have been watching the 16-year-old English centre-back this season. (Sun)

 

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Monday's Newspapers:
7th February 2022


07:09 · MON February 07, 2022




DAILY MIRROR

• Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger has increased his wage demands to £225,000-a-week.
• Manchester United are set for a welcome windfall after agreeing to sell forgotten midfielder Andreas Pereira for an eight-figure sum.

THE INDEPENDENT

• Furious boss Brendan Rodgers has told his Leicester City flops they are fighting for their futures after being dumped out of the FA Cup by Nottingham Forest.
• Sunderland are determined not to be rushed into replacing head coach Lee Johnson amid speculation that Roy Keane could be ready to return to Wearside.

DAILY MAIL

• Manchester United face a fight to sign No1 target Declan Rice this summer with the England midfielder waiting to find out the level of interest from boyhood heroes Chelsea.
• Barcelona coach Xavi put one over on opposite number Diego Simeone and then admitted: 'We understand football in a different way, that's why we don't see eye to eye'.
• Mike Ashley feels Derby's administrators do not want him to buy the club and is considering investments elsewhere while their lack of co-operation persists.

DAILY STAR

• Barcelona boss Xavi could scupper Thomas Tuchel's plans for Chelsea's summer transfer window as he reportedly lines up a move for Jules Kounde.
• Wayne Rooney has delivered a damning verdict on Manchester United, claiming they have been in decline for more than a decade.

THE SUN

• Kalvin Phillips is pushing for a new deal from Leeds after the club knocked back three bids from West Ham last month.
• Carlos Tevez is reportedly 'in talks' with DC United over a potential move to the MLS.
• Liverpool are keeping tabs on Le Havre youngster Andy Elysee Logbo, dubbed the next Romelu Lukaku, reports suggest.
• AC Milan want to hijack Liverpool's move for Fulham wonderkid Fabio Carvalho, according to reports.
• Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to sign on for another season at AC Milan.
• Anthony Martial has been told he 'has to give more' by his new Sevilla boss following his innocuous debut against Osasuna.

DAILY RECORD

• Former Juventus star Fabrizio Ravanelli is convinced Rangers is the right club for Aaron Ramsey to rediscover his best form.
• Matty Longstaff admits his short-lived loan to Aberdeen was an "eye-opener," as the Newcastle midfielder gets set to spend the rest of the season at English League Two side Mansfield Town.

SCOTTISH SUN

• Ange Postecoglou insists contract talks with Tom Rogic are the 'last thing on my mind'.
• Scott Arfield says the title race is definitely on after Rangers bettered Celtic's Sunday win.

1 hour ago

West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, will be the subject of a summer transfer fight between Manchester United and Chelsea. (Mail Online)

Barcelona are hoping to conclude the transfers of Chelsea's Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, and Denmark centre-back Andreas Christensen, 25, in a matter of days. (Sport)

Lille president Olivier Letang says 22-year-old Netherlands defender Sven Botman - who was linked with a move to Newcastle in January - deserves to play for a club that can win the Champions League. (Le Parisien via Fabrizio Romano)

Representatives for former West Ham, Manchester United and Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez are in talks with MLS side DC United. The 38-year-old Argentine has been a free agent since leaving Boca Juniors in July last year. (The Athletic)

Barcelona are lining up a move for 23-year-old Sevilla defender Jules Kounde. The France international is also a target for Chelsea. (Sport - in Spanish)


Manchester United have agreed a £12m fee with Flamengo for Andreas Pereira, the club in his homeland where the 26-year-old Brazilian is on loan. (Universo Online - in Portuguese)

Former England striker Kevin Phillips says Liverpool could sign a long-term successor for Egypt's Mohamed Salah, 29, in 20-year-old Arsenal and England forward Bukayo Saka. (Football Insider)

Chelsea and Germany's 28-year-old defender Antonio Rudiger, who is out of contract at the end of the season, wants £225,000 a week to stay at Stamford Bridge, with the Blues offering £140,000 a week. (The Athletic - subscription required)

Leeds United and England midfielder Kalvin Phillips is pushing for a new contract. West Ham offered £55m for the 26-year-old in the January transfer window but Phillips is happy to stay at Leeds if he gets a new deal. (Sun)

RB Leipzig director Oliver Mintzlaff is confident 24-year-old French midfielder Christopher Nkunku will remain at the club despite interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. (Sky Deutschland, in German)

France defender Layvin Kurzawa, 29, was offered on loan to Lille by Paris St-Germain in the January transfer window. (Le Parisien, in French)

Liverpool are hoping to sign Barcelona midfielder Gavi. The 17-year-old Spanish wonderkid is out of contract in 18 months and has turned down the latest offer. (El Nacional, in Catalan)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is set to sign for another season at AC Milan. The 40-year-old Sweden striker has been linked to a move elsewhere but technical director Paolo Maldini is confident he will sign a new contract with the Serie A club. (Sun)

 

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Tuesday's Newspapers:
8th February 2022


07:22 · TUE February 08, 2022




THE ATHLETIC

• Ralph Hasenhuttl will consider retiring once his contract at Southampton expires in 2024.
• Manchester United are in talks with Flamengo regarding a permanent move for Andreas Pereira.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• The Premier League and EFL have begun an urgent review of crowd behaviour after a series of incidents of fan disorder at games around the country.

THE SUN

• RB Leipzig are insistent that Arsenal target Christopher Nkunku will be staying with the Bundesliga club.
• Brighton boss Graham Potter is the early favourite to become Leicester City manager if Brendan Rodgers is removed from his role at the King Power Stadium.
• Dejan Kulusevski has revealed how much he is enjoying his early days as a Tottenham player and says he enjoys the "suffering" which comes from hard training sessions under Antonio Conte.
• A very rare Panini sticker of Cristiano Ronald during his days at Sporting Lisbon has sold for £60,000 at an auction in the USA.
• Bayern Munich could be without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer until the end of March after he underwent knee surgery.

DAILY MAIL

• The Football Association has been told trouble at the Euro 2020 final will have absolutely no bearing on their efforts to host the 2028 tournament alongside Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.
• Sunderland are continuing to line up second interviews with other candidates for their managerial vacancy despite being in advanced talks to appoint Roy Keane.
• Gerard Pique warned then Ajax defender Matthijs de Ligt not to join Barcelona during a summer holiday in 2019, influencing his decision to then move to Juventus.
• Karim Benzema has arranged talks with Real Madrid next month as rumours continue that the club will pursue a summer move for another striker in Erling Haaland.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Leicester City supporters reacted angrily to now-deleted videos of three players reportedly showing them partying after the FA Cup embarrassment against rivals Nottingham Forest.
• Representatives from Arsenal and Fiorentina are set to meet in the next few days to discuss the permanent future of Lucas Torreira, who is on loan with the Serie A club.

DAILY MIRROR

• Paris Saint-Germain are ready to potentially upset Lionel Messi by offering Kylian Mbappe a new deal which would make him the club's highest-paid player.
• Denis Zakaria has said Juventus "showed the most desire" to sign him during the January transfer window with Premier League suitors being "more reserved" during an intense period of negotiations.
• Carlos Tevez might not be finished with professional football just yet amid reports that the 38-year-old free agent could be on his way to MLS with DC United.

DAILY RECORD

• Five people have been charged in connection with reckless and culpable conduct after pyrotechnics were set off during the game between Aberdeen and Rangers last month.
• IFK Gothenburg have cooled their interest in signing Celtic goalkeeper Vasilis Barkas and turned their attentions to Bournemouth's Orjan Nyland.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

• James Garner is hopeful of staying at Manchester United next season as he approaches the final months of his loan spell with Nottingham Forest.

MARCA

• Barcelona hope that they will be able to renew the contracts of Gavi and Ronald Araujo, but there is concern as the initial talks did not go to plan.

SPORT

• Barcelona are closing in on a new sponsorship deal with Swedish music streaming service Spotify worth 280 million euros over three seasons.

BILD

• Manchester City are considering a summer move for RB Leipzig midfielder Christopher Nkunku.

14 minutes ago

France striker Kylian Mbappe has been linked with a move to Real Madrid when his Paris St-Germain contract runs out in the summer but the 23-year-old says he has not made a decision over his future. (Amazon Prime, via Mirror)

West Ham United manager David Moyes believes Declan Rice, 23, is worth more than £100m, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City all thought to be interested in a summer move for the England midfielder. (Metro)

Chelsea target Niklas Sule, 26, has agreed to join Borussia Dortmund in the summer when the Germany defender leaves Bayern Munich. (Mirror)

Arsenal have been dealt a setback in their pursuit of 24-year-old Christopher Nkunku after RB Leipzig insisted the sought-after French playmaker will stay for at least another season. (Sky Sport Germany - in German)

France striker Karim Benzema, 34, has demanded a meeting with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez in March as he fears he may lose his place if Borussia Dortmund's Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, arrives this summer. (Onze - in French)

Manchester United have agreed a fee of £12m for the permanent sale of Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira, 26, to Flamengo. (Universo, via Sun)

James Garner is hopeful of staying at Manchester United next season as the 20-year-old English midfielder approaches the final months of his loan spell with Nottingham Forest. (Manchester Evening News)

Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Bruno Lage has backed 26-year-old Spanish winger Adama Traore to earn a permanent £29m move to Barcelona following his impressive first game back in Spain. (Mirror)

Lage wants to add a target man to his Wolves squad in the summer. (Birmingham Live)

Leeds United did not entertain selling Raphinha, 25, in January but expect interest in the Brazil winger, 26-year-old England midfielder Kalvin Phillips and French keeper Illan Meslier, 21, in the summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

Germany's left-sided wing-back Robin Gosens, 27, says he considered an offer from Newcastle United before opting to join Inter Milan from Atalanta in January. (Kicker - in German)

AC Milan are considering a summer move for Club Bruges' Netherlands winger Noa Lang, 22. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Former Spain and Chelsea striker Diego Costa hopes to sign for Fenerbahce before the Turkish transfer window shuts - but the free agent, 33, also has offers from Russian clubs Zenit St Petersburg and Krasnodar. (Ajansspor - in Turkish)

Valencia are in talks to sign ex-Newcastle striker Joselu as the 31-year-old has decided not to renew his contract with Alaves when it expires in the summer. (AS - in Spanish)

Everton and Leicester City are, along with a number of other Premier League clubs, monitoring Bristol City and England Under-19 attacking midfielder Alex Scott. (Football Insider)

 

[christinaa]

Wednesday's Newspapers:
9th February 2022



07:08 · WED February 09, 2022



DAILY STAR

• Manchester United are moving their sights to Leicester's Youri Tielemans as a midfield target for the summer with serious doubts around the availability of Declan Rice and Kalvin Phillips.
• Barcelona supporters flooded social media with angry messages after news broke of a potential sponsorship deal with Spotify which could also include stadium naming rights.
• Former UFC champion Jan Blachowicz has told Kurt Zouma to "try and kick me instead", such is his anger at the West Ham defender's viral video showing him mistreating his cat.

THE SUN

• Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is unwilling to sell William Saliba despite interest from Real Madrid and West Ham in the defender who is yet to make his first-team debut for the Gunners.
• Roma are set to renew their interest in Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in the summer.
• Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper has made Millwall's Jed Wallace, who is out of contract in June, his summer transfer priority.

DAILY MIRROR

• Arsenal are considering a summer move for Eintracht Frankfurt defender Evan Ndicka but will likely face stiff competition from rivals Tottenham and Paris Saint-Germain.

DAILY MAIL

• Cristiano Ronaldo makes approximately £1.7m per post on Instagram after becoming the first person to pass 400 million followers on the social media platform.
• Robin Gosens has admitted there was a temptation to join Newcastle United in January but chose Inter Milan because his "sporting goals" might not have been met at the Premier League club.

THE ATHLETIC

• Aston Villa will consider another push to sign Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Yves Bissouma after missing out on him last month.

EVENING STANDARD

• Antonio Conte has confirmed Tottenham will buy loanee Cristian Romero outright at the end of the season.

DAILY RECORD

• Celtic will shut down the corner standing section occupied by the Green Brigade for Sunday's Scottish Cup clash with Raith Rovers after pressure from the council and police over a pyrotechnic display during the win over rivals Rangers.
• Gennaro Gattuso is reported to be under consideration by Leicester City as pressure grows on manager Brendan Rodgers after a poor run of form.

1 minute ago
England captain Harry Kane is 'more than happy' with Tottenham boss Antonio Conte and, while Spurs want the 28-year-old striker to stay at the club, he has not made a decision about his future. (Fabrizio Romano, via Express)

Liverpool and Senegal forward Sadio Mane, 29, would be willing to leave the club this summer if Real Madrid or Barcelona come in for him. (Goal, in Spanish)

Roma are expected to make a new attempt to sign Arsenal and Switzerland midfielder Granit Xhaka, 29, this summer. (football.london)

Manchester United have targeted £40m-rated Leicester City and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24. (Star)

A number of the Premier League's top clubs, along with members of Europe's elite, have watched Reims striker Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle United failed to sign the the 19-year-old Frenchman in January. (90 Min)


Paris St-Germain are interested in signing Italy striker Moise Kean in the summer. The 21-year-old is on loan at Juventus from Everton and the Serie A side have an obligation to make his move permanent for 28m euros (£23.6m), plus 3m euros (£2.5m) in add-ons. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)

Newcastle United are preparing a summer move for Bournemouth's English defender Lloyd Kelly, 23, regardless of whether they get relegated. (Football Insider)

Tottenham Hotspur want to sign Inter Milan and Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal, 34. (La Latercera, in Spanish)

Norwich City and Rangers are looking at Schalke's 28-year-old Austrian goalkeeper Martin Fraisl, who will be out of contract in the summer. (Mail)

Real Madrid and Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, 36, has suggested he could continue playing until he is 40. (Marca)

Mike Ashley still wants to buy Championship club Derby County but acknowledges time is running out. (Star)

 

[christinaa]

Thursday's Newspapers:
10th February 2022


07:54 · THU February 10, 2022



THE SUN

Arsenal are lining up a summer move for Aston Villa star Douglas Luiz, according to reports.

• Barcelona are reportedly expecting Ronald Araujo and Gavi to sign new deals in a major blow to Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool.
• Liverpool are targeting a move for Argentine wonderkid Facundo Farias.
• Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly plotting a transfer swoop for former loanee and Everton flop Moise Kean.
• Manchester United scouts were reportedly in attendance to witness Benfica striker Darwin Nunez score a landmark goal on Tuesday.
• Liverpool new boy Luis Diaz's dad says Tottenham missed out on signing his son because "they hesitated a lot".
• Newcastle goalkeeper Martin Dubravka reportedly rejected a sensational deadline day move to Manchester United.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Chelsea and Manchester United have joined several Premier League clubs in keeping tabs on Reims forward Hugo Ekitike, according to reports.
• Ralf Rangnick is thought to be 'very interested' in bringing Manuel Akanji to Manchester United from Borussia Dortmund - even if he will not coach him, with Rangnick's short-term reign set to end this summer - according to reports in Germany.

DAILY MAIL

• Everton have made Steve Hitchen their lead target to replace Marcel Brands as director of football.
• Chelsea have reportedly made another contract extension offer to keep Antonio Rudiger at the club beyond the end of the season.
• Anthony Martial has revealed that Juventus and Barcelona tried to sign him on loan from Manchester United - but the French striker only had eyes for Sevilla.

DAILY MIRROR

• Dusan Vlahovic's move to Juventus is under investigation with claims he broke Covid-19 protocols during his medical.
• Arthur Melo has a new lease of life following his failed move to Arsenal, according to Juventus boss Max Allegri.
• Youri Tielemans has emerged as a summer target of Manchester United.

SCOTTISH SUN

• Vitesse defender Danilho Doekhi insists he remains "calm" about Rangers' interest in him.

2 hours ago

Borussia Dortmund boss Marco Rose says "honest" talks are taking place with Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland as the 21-year-old decides what to do regarding his future. (Bild, via Mirror)

A number of Manchester United players want the club to step up their efforts to appoint Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino as the Old Trafford club's next boss. (Express)

The father of Colombia winger Luis Diaz claims Tottenham's hesitation over signing the 25-year-old allowed Liverpool to beat them to his son's signature. (Blu Radio, via Metro)

Chelsea have offered Germany international Antonio Rudiger a new contract worth close to £200,000 a week in a bid to keep the 28-year-old defender at Stamford Bridge after he received pre-contract offers from Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain to join them on a free in the summer. (Goal)

Chelsea and Manchester United are keen on signing Reims forward Hugo Ekitike. The 19-year-old was previously targeted by Newcastle in January and a number of Premier League clubs are keeping an eye on the Frenchman. (Express)

Brighton can expect renewed interest from Aston Villa in sought-after Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, this summer after rejecting a £35m bid in the January transfer window. (Athletic, subscription required)

France striker Anthony Martial, 26, says Barcelona and Juventus were interested in signing him in January but his "priority" was joining Sevilla on loan from Manchester United.(Diario de Sevilla, via Mail)

Arsenal are lining up a move for Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz this summer. The Brazilian, 23, was subject to a number of bids in January, all of which were turned down by Villa. (Fabrizio Romano podcast, via Sun)

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is interested in signing 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund and Switzerland defender Manuel Akanji. (Sport1, via Teamtalk)

Barcelona forward Memphis Depay could leave the club this summer. The 27-year-old Dutchman could be pushed out following various new arrivals. (Sport - in Spanish)

Newcastle United keeper Martin Dubravka, 33, turned down a loan move to Manchester United in January, with the Magpies offering the Slovakia international to the Old Trafford club in their attempts to bring in England keeper Dean Henderson, 24, until the end of the season. (Manchester Evening News)

AC Milan are set to meet representatives of 22-year-old Lille defender Sven Botman over a potential move. The Dutchman had been linked with a move to a number of Premier League clubs (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Arsenal turned down offers in the January transfer window for Egypt midfielder Mohamed Elneny from Newcastle, Leeds and Watford, despite the 29-year-old's contract being set to expire in July. (Sun)

Everton were impressed in talks with former Tottenham director of technical performance Steve Hitchen and could bring him in as their director of football. (Mail)

Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, 44, is currently playing for Serie B side Parma but would "seriously consider" a move to Major League Soccer in the US. (90 Min)

 

[christinaa]

Friday's Newspapers:
11th February 2022


07:00 · FRI February 11, 2022

THE GUARDIAN

Chelsea are braced for bids for Kepa Arrizabalaga this summer and are unlikely to stand in the goalkeeper's way if they receive a suitable offer.

THE SUN

• Kurt Zouma faces being prosecuted within days as RSPCA inspectors handle their probe "at an incredible pace".
• Manchester United and Arsenal are reportedly on red alert after Leicester slashed their asking price for Youri Tielemans.
• AC Milan are favourites to land Lille star Sven Botman in the summer, reports suggest.

DAILY STAR

• Cristiano Ronaldo is planning showdown talks with his agent about his Manchester United future.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Jesse Marsch, Ernesto Valverde and Carlos Corberán will be among the candidates at Leeds United should there be a managerial change this summer.
• Middlesbrough have increased security and taken action to protect chairman Steve Gibson before Saturday's match with crisis club Derby.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Real Madrid's stubborn pursuit of Kylian Mbappe may have played a part in Arsenal missing out on a deal for ex-Fiorentina hotshot Dusan Vlahovic, according to reports.
• Barcelona have reportedly handed Aston Villa a boost in their pursuit of a permanent transfer for midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
• Juventus could sign Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger as a direct replacement for Matthijs de Ligt this summer, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

• Tottenham secured the biggest bargain of the transfer window in signing Rodrigo Bentancur for an up-front fee of £16m from Juventus, half what he was worth, analysts have calculated.
• Leicester City winger Ademola Lookman has had his application to change his nationality to represent Nigeria instead of England approved by FIFA, it was confirmed on Thursday.
• Crystal Palace defender Nathan Ferguson could be set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering another injury setback, according to reports.
• Barcelona are winning the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Franck Kessie this summer.
• Jorginho has warned his Chelsea team-mates that Palmeiras will be desperate to claim a European scalp when they meet in Saturday's Club World Cup final.
• Manchester United have announced Tezos as their new training kit sponsor in a multi-year deal.

DAILY MIRROR

• Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp took time out of his holiday to ensure the club completed the signing of Luis Diaz last month.
• Roma are said to be happy to stick by Jose Mourinho for now despite his growing anger at some of his squad.
• Aston Villa could reportedly end up signing Philippe Coutinho for less than the £33m fee they agreed last month.

DAILY RECORD

• Former Dutch national team boss Dwight Lodeweges has revealed he could have joined Giovanni van Bronckhorst at Rangers.
• Former Rangers midfielder Juninho Bacuna has revealed his Ibrox prospects withered after the arrival of Giovanni van Bronckhorst as manager.

SCOTTISH SUN

• Giovanni van Bronckhorst has pledged to help Borna Barisic rediscover his confidence in the wake of his Old Firm horror show.
• Nicola Sturgeon says an independent regulator within Scottish football "merits further consideration".

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is planning showdown talks with his agent about his Manchester United future after becoming disillusioned with life back at Old Trafford. (Star)

England midfielder Declan Rice, a target for Chelsea and both Manchester United and City, has reiterated his ambition to win trophies and play in the Champions League, but the 23-year-old reassured West Ham fans by describing speculation over his future as "just noise". (Standard)

Paul Pogba will have to make allowances for the final big contract of the 28-year-old Manchester United and France midfielder's playing career if he want to seal his dream free transfer this summer. (Mirror)

Chelsea's £72m goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, 27, could depart Stamford Bridge this summer with the Blues not planning to stand in the Spain player's way if he wants to leave. (Sun)

Barcelona are winning the race to sign highly-rated AC Milan and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie this summer. The 25-year-old is also a target for Liverpool. (Marca)

Leicester City have reduced their asking price for Youri Tielemans, 24, from £60m to £35m with Arsenal and Manchester United in the race to sign the Belgian midfielder this summer. (Het Nieuwsblad, via Metro)

Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted qualifying for the Champions League this season could be crucial in tying down 20-year-old England wing-back Bukayo Saka - who has been linked with Liverpool - to a new contract. (Express)

Manchester United transfer target Manuel Akanji wants to double his wages as Borussia Dortmund set their asking price for the 26-year-old Swiss defender. (Bild, via The Sun)

Spain boss Luis Enrique, 51, has emerged as a shock candidate for the Manchester United manager's job. (Star)

Leeds United hope manager Marcelo Bielsa will extend his contract with them beyond this summer but Jesse Marsch, Ernesto Valverde and Carlos Corberan will be among the candidates to replace the Argentine if he leaves. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Spanish defender Cesar Azpilicueta wants to talk to Chelsea about his future, with the 32-year-old linked with a move to Barcelona when his contract expires in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Fiorentina offered striker Dusan Vlahovic to Real Madrid in January before the 22-year-old Serbia international completed a move to Juventus. The Spanish club did not pursue a move because they plan to sign Paris St-Germain and France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, on a free transfer in the summer. (Cadena Sar, via Football Italia)

Juventus and the Netherlands defender Matthijs de Ligt, 22, is flattered by interest from Chelsea and Barcelona.(Sport Mediaset, via Teamtalk)

Barcelona want to sign budget defenders and are also open to selling USA right-back Sergino Dest, 21, in order to help fund a move for Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Haaland, 21. (ESPN)

Tottenham's recruitment supremo Fabio Paratici is planning to focus much of his transfer strategy on young upcoming talent and those on dwindling contracts, with 18-year-old French midfielder Mamadou Coulibaly - who is at Monaco - being considered. (Mail)

Bayern Munich and Poland striker Robert Lewandowski wants a move to Real Madrid, but the 33-year-old could see that scuppered if the Spanish side sign Dortmund's Haaland. (AS - in Spanish)

Former Manchester United and Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, 33, is set to be offered a new deal by Inter Milan, but the Chilean will have to take a wage cut. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Arsenal have completed paperwork for the £7.5m signing of 27-year-old American goalkeeper Matt Turner from New England Revolution. (Mail)

England manager Gareth Southgate is considering calling up Aston Villa midfielder Jacob Ramsey, 20, to his squad for friendlies against Switzerland and the Ivory Coast in March. (Mail)

Sunderland are set to appoint former Preston North End boss Alex Neil as their new manager following a breakdown in talks with Roy Keane. (Northern Echo)

 

[christinaa]

Saturday's Newspapers:
12th February 2022



08:42 · SAT February 12, 2022


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mauricio Pochettino will urge Manchester United to sign Harry Kane if he becomes the club's next manager in the summer.


DAILY EXPRESS

• Youri Tielemans has turned down a new Leicester City contract, potentially prompting a battle for his signature between Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United.
• Paul Pogba's dream of a move to Real Madrid could be scuppered if the Spanish giants offer club legend Luka Modric a contract extension.
• Gareth Bale has 'signed a pre-agreement' to re-join Tottenham this summer, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

• David de Gea believes Manchester United are 'cursed' and admits he's at a loss to explain why the Red Devils have fallen so far behind their main rivals.
• Xherdan Shaqiri was not 'in the best shape' when he signed for Lyon and was a tactical misfit, the Ligue 1 side's manager Peter Bosz admitted just days after the former Liverpool player completed his switch to the MLS.
• The councillor of sports for Serie B side Como has revealed Jack Wilshere remains 'more than a target' for them.
• Peterborough have reduced the cost of tickets for next month's FA Cup tie against Manchester City after admitting their initial prices were 'wrong'.
• Sadio Mane's success with Senegal at this year's African Cup of Nations will be forever remembered with the forward to have a stadium named after him.
• [Irrelevant point] has branded Chelsea 'the most important club of my career' and insisted he never considered leaving Stamford Bridge even when frozen out under Frank Lampard.
• New CEO Richard Arnold will review Manchester United's bungled transfer policy after the club failed to act during the January window.

DAILY MIRROR

• Chelsea legend Petr Cech has given the current squad a rallying cry - and told them to have "no regrets" ahead of their Club World Cup final with Palmeiras.

THE TIMES

• A police crackdown on class A drug abuse at football matches will be extended across the English game after The Times highlighted the problem.
• David Beckham's plans for his Major League Soccer team, Inter Miami, are on a knife-edge with city officials in Florida due to vote this month on whether to approve a $1bn (£740 million) new stadium.
• The MLS's next franchise is likely to be in Las Vegas - its chiefs have entered into exclusive talks with Aston Villa's co-owners, Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris, about forming a team there.

DAILY STAR

• Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is believed to be involved in a potential takeover bid of Brazilian outfit Vasco da Gama.

THE SUN

• Cesar Azpilicueta's free transfer to Barcelona is 'almost done', according to ex-Chelsea teammate Cesc Fabregas.
• Arsenal are reportedly in danger of missing out on top transfer target Alexander Isak.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is torn over continuing his Manchester United comeback into a second season, reportedly telling friends he is feeling his age for the first time in his illustrious career.
• Troy Deeney has joined Michail Antonio in calling on people not to "cancel" Kurt Zouma over his controversial cat video and says it would be a dangerous precedent for his contract to be terminated over one, albeit "disgusting", mistake.
• Bacon sandwiches, burgers and pizza are among items off the menu at Manchester United after Ralf Rangnick instituted a new fitness regime at the club.

DAILY RECORD

• A Nasdaq-listed investment fund has failed in an attempt to buy into Tottenham Hotspur at a valuation of £3bn.
• Bodo/Glimt captain Ulrik Saltnes admits the club are struggling to pull themselves together ahead of the clash with Celtic.

SCOTTISH SUN

• Celtic have announced a profit of £26m on player sales in their interim report for the first half of the season.

1 hour ago

Mauricio Pochettino wants Manchester United to sign England captain Harry Kane, 28, from Tottenham, should the Argentine leave Paris St-Germain to become the club's next manager. (Telegraph)

Real Madrid have added Arsenal's 24-year-old Scotland left-back Kieran Tierney to their list of summer transfer targets. (El Espanol - in Spanish)

Manchester United's players are frustrated with interim manager Ralf Rangnick's training methods, which they believe are "old fashioned". (ESPN)

Aston Villa and Tottenham are among four clubs interested in signing 34-year-old Chile midfielder Arturo Vidal from Inter Milan.(Calciomercato - in Italian)

West Ham have opened talks with 26-year-old Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek over a new contract at the London Stadium. (Football Insider)

Barcelona are keen to sign a new goalkeeper this summer, with Leeds United's 21-year-old France Under-21 international Illan Meslier on their shortlist. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Gareth Bale has signed a pre-agreement to rejoin Tottenham from Real Madrid this summer. The 32-year-old Welsh winger is out of contract at the end of the season. (Express)

Tottenham could beat Barcelona to the signature of AC Milan's 25-year-old Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie. (Sport - in Spanish)

Youri Tielemans, 24, will not extend his contract with Leicester City, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

Arsenal are set to sign New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner. The 27-year-old American will join the Gunners in the summer after completing the first half of the MLS season. (Goal)

Former England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 30, is "more than a target" for Serie B side Como, according to the club's councillor for sport. (Facebook, via Mail)

Barcelona are keen to sign Real Sociedad and Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 22, who is a target for Arsenal. (Sport, via Sun)

Manchester United's 31-year-old Spanish goalkeeper David de Gea says a "curse" must be behind the club's recent lack of trophies. (El Pais - in Spanish)

Manchester United have threatened to ban season ticket holders who do not show up for at least 10 home league games next season. (Star)

 

[christinaa]

Sunday's Newspapers:
13th February 2022
Sunday 13 February 2022 07:30, UK



SUNDAY MIRROR

Real Madrid want to exercise the buy-back clause they put into the deal when Tottenham signed wing-back Sergio Reguilon in 2020.
Jose Mourinho is determined to add Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka to his AS Roma squad in the summer after multiple previous failed bids.
Chelsea are mulling over a summer move for in-form Brighton star Adam Webster as they prepare themselves for a defensive shake-up.
Marc Overmars could be banned from Dutch football for life over the sexting scandal that forced his resignation from Ajax.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp appears to have dropped a huge clue over the future of forward Sadio Mane after conceding "clubs think differently" about a player's age nowadays.
Mauricio Pochettino has been criticised in France for his inability to manage Paris Saint-Germain superstar Lionel Messi.
Kylian Mbappe moved one step closer to breaking Lionel Messi's long-standing record after scoring a dramatic late winner for Paris Saint-Germain.


SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
The Football Association has said it will not contribute to a new fund for the care of former footballers suffering from dementia and other neurodegenerative conditions that was to be backed by the game's major stakeholders, including the Premier League.
The Rugby Football Union has received a major financial boost with an injection of £90m as part of the deal that saw private equity firm CVC take a stake in the Six Nations.
British skeleton, one of the nation's best-funded winter sports, is facing a brutal Olympic post-mortem after its medal-winning athletes were reduced to helpless back-markers in Beijing, and a row erupted over equipment.
Death threats, harassment and other intimidation tactics have been used against British journalists reporting on the Winter Olympics doping scandal involving one of Russia's star figure skaters.
The United States would be prepared to bring criminal proceedings against Russia over the Winter Olympics drugs test controversy surrounding 15-year-old figure skater Kamila Valieva, the head of the US Anti-Doping Agency said on Friday.


SUN ON SUNDAY
New Manchester United CEO Richard Arnold wants Ajax boss Eric Ten Hag to become the club's next manager but players would prefer Mauricio Pochettino.
Manchester United will offer David de Gea a new contract after the Spain goalkeeper made a stunning return to top form.
Crystal Palace fear Cheikhou Kouyate will quit the club this summer to join Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Derby County could turn the tables on the EFL and make their own compensation claim if they finish below Reading and are relegated from the Championship.
Paul Scholes says Manchester United's current squad want no part of the "ugly side of the game" in a furious rant at their performance against Southampton.
Bournemouth are keen on Huddersfield midfielder Lewis O'Brien and mulling over a possible £10m bid.
The RSPCA has denied West Ham manager David Moyes' suggestion it may give disgraced footballer Kurt Zouma animal welfare lessons.
Reading fans stormed onto the Madejski pitch after a 3-2 defeat against Coventry left them only two points above the relegation zone.
Fuming Birmingham fans lobbed tennis balls onto the pitch in protest against the club's owners.
Roma boss Jose Mourinho threatened to walk away from his pre-match press conference as he snapped at reporters.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Borussia Dortmund are closing on a deal to sign Red Bull Salzburg striker Karim Adeyemi in another sign that they are preparing for life without Erling Haaland.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
West Ham are delaying making their donation to the RSPCA until the probe into Kurt Zouma's shameful cat-kicking video is concluded.
Stuart Broad admits he is feeling confused and angry about being dropped by England for the tour of the West Indies and says a five-minute phone call is all he has received from ECB officials in explanation.
Trimetazidine, the banned substance at the centre of the Kamila Valieva doping scandal at the Winter Olympics, was frequently used during the country's state-sponsored doping years, former lab boss and whistleblower Grigory Rodchenkov revealed.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY
Aberdeen fans gave their flops pelters after they crashed out of the Scottish Cup at Fir Park.
Under-fire boss Stephen Glass has vowed he will not quit after Aberdeen were knocked out.

2 hours ago

Manchester City are in pole position to sign Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland - thanks to his father and former City player Alf Inge Haaland - when the Norway striker, 21, becomes available for £68m in the summer. (Football Insider)

Real Madrid's bid to sign Haaland could be boosted by Adidas, who are looking to represent the striker following the conclusion of his contract with Nike in January. (Bild, via Marca)

Chelsea's Cesar Azpilicueta, 32, has an agreement in principle to join Barcelona on a free transfer when the Spain defender's contract expires this summer. (Sport)

Edinson Cavani is expected to leave Manchester United when his contract expires this summer and the Uruguay striker, 34, favours a move to Spain over returning to South America. (Fabrizio Romano)

New Manchester United chief executive Richard Arnold is backing Ralf Rangnick's pursuit of Ajax coach Erik ten Hag as their next permanent boss, despite many of their players wanting Paris St-Germain's Mauricio Pochettino. (Sun)

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has heightened speculation that his ideal next job will be in the Manchester area after finding a new home in Cheshire's 'football belt'. (Sun)

Liverpool are set to offer Brazil forward Roberto Firmino, 30, a new contract. (Football Insider)

Lyon are still waiting to hear whether Jason Denayer, 26, will accept their offer of a new deal, while Barcelona, Newcastle, Juventus and Napoli have made inquiries about the Belgium defender, who is out of contract this summer. (Het Nieuwsblad - in Dutch)

Barcelona could be prepared to pay 60m euros (£50.2m) to sign France forward Nabil Fekir, although the 28-year-old's club Real Betis want 80m euros (£66.2m). (Sport)

Borussia Dortmund are confident of reaching an agreement to sign Germany forward Karim Adeyemi, 20, on a five-year deal from Red Bull Salzburg. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain are eager for Dutch midfielder Xavi Simons, 18, to sign a new deal before his contract expires in the summer. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Manchester United are set to offer 31-year-old Spain goalkeeper David de Gea a new contract. (Sun)

Chelsea are considering a move for Brighton defender Adam Webster, 27. (Mirror)

Bayern Munich are keen to keep Newcastle target Corentin Tolisso and plan to offer the France midfielder, 27, a new contract. (Chronicle)

 

[Michael T]

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has heightened speculation that his ideal next job will be in the Manchester area after finding a new home in Cheshire's 'football belt'. (Sun)

Jeez, my nerves are shot to bits as it is, without rumours like this seeping into my nightmares!

Aren't we suffering enough...

 

[christinaa]

Monday's Newspapers:
14th February 2022

07:36, UK


DAILY MAIL

Youri Tielemans looks increasingly likely to leave Leicester this summer with no progress made in discussions over a new contract, although boss Brendan Rodgers said he had not turned down a new deal.
Reading boss Veljko Paunovic is close to the sack following a run of eight straight defeats.
Edwin van der Sar has confirmed that the Ajax board knew about Marc Overmars' behaviour before they extended his contract and handed him a €1.5million (£1.25m) bonus.
Sir Jason Kenny is set to call time on his glittering career after being offered a coaching job by British Cycling.
The future of Formula One's controversial race director Michael Masi will today be thrashed out upon the central question of: who rules the sport?


THE TIMES

Les Ferdinand, the director of football at Queens Park Rangers, has helped form a campaign group of former Black players after an academic's report into the under-representation of black coaches, managers and backroom staff in English football.
Newcastle United fear that Kieran Trippier could face a significant spell on the sidelines after the full-back damaged his left foot in the 1-0 victory over Aston Villa.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea are planning to back head coach Thomas Tuchel to follow up his incredible cup success with a sustained Premier League title bid next season, with Sevilla's Jules Kounde still a priority t
Grassroots football referees could potentially trial body cameras in a ground-breaking pilot scheme that has been proposed to the game's law-making body in a bid to reduce assaults on officials.
Stuart Broad says that he is "angry and confused" by England's decision to discard him from their Test squad for the series against West Indies.
Napoli are reportedly keen to sign Memphis Depay as a replacement for outgoing forward Lorenzo Insigne.
Barcelona President Joan Laporta is said to be readying a summer bid for Real Betis midfielder Nabil Fekir.
West Ham fans have continued to support disgraced animal abuser Kurt Zouma with chants defending him, in unedifying scenes.
Steven Gerrard tore into his Aston Villa players and vowed to make changes to the team after a performance he described as 'nowhere near' good enough.

DAILY MIRROR

Mauricio Pochettino has fallen out with the hierarchy at Paris Saint-Germain including over the high-profile summer transfer of Lionel Messi from Barcelona this summer.
Manchester United have sent spies out on a widespread search to discover the next Bruno Fernandes ahead of the summer transfer window.
Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller and his wife Lisa, a horse trainer, have been accused of animal cruelty by animal rights group PETA.
Wayne Rooney was happy to grant a young supporter his wish of a selfie, despite a miserable afternoon on the pitch for his Derby County side.

THE SUN
Arsenal are reportedly eyeing up a shock summer swoop to sign Chelsea striker Armando Broja.
Chelsea will be banned from wearing a gold badge on their kits by the Premier League following their Club World Cup win.
Manchester City are increasingly confident about signing Erling Haaland this summer.
Ralf Rangnick has ordered his players to toughen up as he frets over a top-four finish.
Robert Pires has revealed Arsene Wenger sent a private plane to snatch him for Arsenal ahead of Real Madrid and Juventus.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal's new signing Matt Turner has admitted that joining the club has been a major gamble for his career.
Manchester United are poised to offer David de Gea a new long-term deal, according to reports - just months after the Spaniard's Old Trafford career appeared to be in jeopardy.
Tottenham's transfer mishaps have become even worse after Nico Lawrence reportedly decided to join Southampton over a move to north London.



Chelsea have made signing Sevilla's France defender Jules Kounde, 23, a priority for the summer and are also interested in West Ham's 23-year-oldEngland midfielder Declan Rice and Monaco's 22-year-old France midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni. (Telegraph - subscription)

Manager Brendan Rodgers says Leicester must be realistic about the future of their 24-year-old Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, who has entered the last 18 months of his contract and is interesting Arsenal and Manchester United. (Metro)

Arsenal are considering a summer move for Chelsea's Armando Broja. The 20-year-old Albania forward is currently impressing on loan at Southampton. (Football London)

Juventus are open to offers for France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 26, and 31-year-old Brazil left-back Alex Sandro. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian - subscription)

Barcelona hope to fend off interest in Spain midfielder Gavi, 17, and Uruguay defender Ronald Araujo, 22, by agreeing new contracts with both. Liverpool and Manchester United are chasing Araujo. (ESPN)

AC Milan's Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 22, is wanted by Arsenal and Newcastle in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Manager Mauricio Pochettino is considering leaving Paris St-Germain this summer after falling out with senior figures at the club. (Goal - in French)

PSG's France forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, will move to Real Madrid, says ex-France forward Nicolas Anelka. (Mail)

Manchester United are interested in signing Borussia Monchengladbach's Albania defender Ramy Bensebaini, 26, and view him as a possible replacement for Luke Shaw. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants Raheem Sterling, 27, to sign a new contract. The England forward's deal runs until June 2023 and he has said he is open to a move abroad. (Guardian)

West Ham had exchanged paperwork with Atalanta to sign Colombia forward Duvan Zapata, 30, before the deal fell through in the final hours of deadline day. David Moyes' side have only one recognised striker in Michail Antonio. (ESPN via Football Italia)

Atalanta have denied reports that they are set to sign 33-year-old Spain forward Diego Costa, who is available on a free transfer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Championship strugglers Reading are close to sacking manager Veljko Paunovic after eight defeats in a row. The 44-year-old Serb was appointed in August 2020. (Mail)

 

[moses]

Jeez, my nerves are shot to bits as it is, without rumours like this seeping into my nightmares!

Aren't we suffering enough...

That's the way we're heading!

 

[christinaa]

Tuesday's Newspapers:
15th February 2022


08:11 · TUE February 15, 2022


DAILY MAIL

• Paris Saint-Germain are assembling a lucrative homecoming package to sign Paul Pogba on a free transfer this summer but the France star is ready to leave his future undecided until the end of the season.
• The Premier League, Football Association and EFL are drawing up new plans to decide how money will flow from the top flight to the lower leagues, and the arrangements could be ready as early as next season.
• Manchester United's leaky defence has been bolstered by the return of Eric Bailly to training.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• England are braced for their star fast bowler Jofra Archer to miss their entire summer of Test cricket, with his initial comeback to the game planned to come in the shorter formats as his return from an elbow injury is managed.
• The future of Formula One's race director Michael Masi remains uncertain after a meeting of the F1 Commission ended on Monday without the sport's governing body making a recommendation one way or another.
• Soeren Friemel has resigned from his position as head of officiating at the International Tennis Federation, 11 days after Telegraph Sport reported his year-long suspension for unethical conduct and abuse of power.

THE SUN

• England goalie Jordan Pickford is at the centre of a police probe into a pub ruck after revellers mocked that he had short "T-Rex arms".
• Four Premier League players have been banned for two matches by FIFA for their role in the abandonment of a September clash between Brazil and Argentina.
• Frank Warren insists Dillian Whyte is out of the heavyweight world title race if he refuses to sign the £30 million deal to fight Tyson Fury by the end of the week.
• A model who has a child with footie star Demarai Gray has labelled him a "deadbeat dad".

THE TIMES

• Ralf Rangnick is using the Manchester United sports psychologist Sascha Lense to address his team's alarming habit of throwing away leads.
• Kieran Tripper is expected to be out until May after breaking the same bone as David Beckham and Wayne Rooney.
• Rebekah Vardy has won the latest round in her "Wagatha Christie" libel action against Coleen Rooney.
• Six Nations officials will review the circumstances that led to Jack Nowell being allowed to continue playing after a tackle left him dazed on the field and ultimately caused him to fail a head injury assessment (HIA).
• Steve Smith has been ruled out of Australia's T20 series against Sri Lanka with concussion after landing on his head diving to prevent a boundary at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Sunday.

2 hours ago
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger, 28, says the club will decide whether he stays or goes when his present deal ends in the summer. The Germany international has already received offers to join Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain. (Athletic - subscription)

Newcastle will return to Sevilla in the summer with a fresh offer for their Brazil defender Diego Carlos, 28, who they missed out on in the January transfer window. (Marca - in Spanish)

Paris St-Germain are assembling a lucrative package to sign France midfielder Paul Pogba on a free transfer this summer. However, the 28-year-old has not ruled out staying at Manchester United, with Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid also monitoring his situation. (Mail)

Manchester United have added Christopher Nkunku, 24, to their list of summer targets after interim manager Ralf Rangnick urged the club to step up their interest in RB Leipzig's French midfielder. (ESPN)

Cristiano Ronaldo and several other Manchester United players do not believe Ralf Rangnick has the ability to manage the club and is out of his depth at Old Trafford. (AS - in Spanish)

Rangnick's personal intervention persuaded Edinson Cavani, 35, to change his mind about leaving Manchester United in January. However, the Uruguay forward will depart in the summer when his contract expires. (Fabrizio Romano)

Manchester City are among a posse of Premier League clubs keen on Barcelona and Spain Under-21 midfielder Nico Gonzalez, 20, who has established himself at the Nou Camp this season. (Marca - in Spanish)

Arsenal turned down the chance to sign Argentina forward Mauro Icardi, 28, from Paris St-Germain during the January transfer window. (Athletic - subscription)

Chelsea and Albania forward Armando Broja, 20, is not ruling out a move away from Stamford Bridge this summer with Arsenal interested in signing him due to his impressive performances at Southampton on loan. (Express)

Crystal Palace fear losing 29-year-old Ivory Coast international Wilfried Zaha for a bargain price as they look to tie down the forward, whose current contract runs out in the summer of 2023, on a new deal. (Mail)

Chelsea forward Callum Hudson-Odoi, 21, is weighing up a switch of international allegiance from England to Ghana, despite having won three caps for the Three Lions. (Mirror)

Serie B side Como and teams in the Greek Super League are interested in signing midfielder Jack Wilshere, 30, who has been training with former club Arsenal and last played for England in 2016. (Football London)

Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 25, has not decided which club he wants to join when his AC Milan contract runs out in the summer with Barcelona also now interested. (Fabrizio Romano)

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince says the club should sign Brighton and Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 25, to replace Brazil international Fred, 28, in their engine room. (Metro)

 

[golden_blunder]

Yeah that’d be a great look Paul Ince. Use your small brain

 

[Sea-Cow]

Yeah that’d be a great look Paul Ince. Use your small brain

If he gets cleared of those accusations then I think it would be a great addition. But if the club decide they want a blanket club policy of having nothing to do with players facing even allegations of abuse then I would understand. And then Ronaldo would surely get shown the door.

 

[golden_blunder]

If he gets cleared of those accusations then I think it would be a great addition. But if the club decide they want a blanket club policy of having nothing to do with players facing even allegations of abuse then I would understand. And then Ronaldo would surely get shown the door.

As a club I think we need distance and be seen to be making decisions based on good morals. I personally would not go near him unless he’s found innocent not because he got off from lack of evidence.

as for Ronaldo I’d happily get shot

 

[Sea-Cow]

As a club I think we need distance and be seen to be making decisions based on good morals. I personally would not go near him unless he’s found innocent not because he got off from local of evidence.

as for Ronaldo I’d happily get shot

Yeah I agree with you. I just think he would be a good option for us, ignoring the elephant in the room that should end our interest.

 

[Anustart89]

THE SUN

• England goalie Jordan Pickford is at the centre of a police probe into a pub ruck after revellers mocked that he had short "T-Rex arms".

 

[christinaa]

Wednesday's Newspapers:
16th February 2022
Wednesday 16 February 2022 08:07, UK



THE SUN

Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United future remains uncertain - with top European trio Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern Munich and Roma circling if he quits Old Trafford.
Manchester City are looking to keep skipper Fernandinho at the Etihad next season.
Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are the latest top clubs to keep tabs on Southampton wonderkid Armando Broja.
Fuming Paris Saint-Germain chief Nasser Al Khelaifi admits the French giants have 'almost no relationship' with Real Madrid after their Kylian Mbappe pursuit.
John Terry and Cesc Fabregas have blasted Neil Warnock for claiming Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is 'not a great defender'.
Youri Tielemans has been warned about leaving Leicester City for Manchester United by Old Trafford flop Kleberson.
Djed Spence is in line for an England Under-21 call-up following his sensational displays on loan at Nottingham Forest.


DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are in talks over a £5.4m deal for Atletico Mineiro winger Savio.
Police in Las Vegas investigating soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo for a 2009 rape allegation requested a warrant to arrest him, but the local district attorney declined to pursue the case, according to newly uncovered documents.
Arsenal director Josh Kroenke has admitted he finds it 'hard to truly relate' to the club's fan base, admitting their level of support is 'way deeper' than fandom in the United States.
Sergio Aguero has revealed he doesn't think he will ever be able to sprint again and is now afraid his heart 'doesn't work properly' after he was forced to retire from football.
Furious Sunderland supporters feel they have been misled after chairman Kyril Louis-Dreyfus revealed the club's former owners still hold a majority share.
Footballer Emiliano Sala was 'deeply unconscious' and close to death after inhaling catastrophic levels of carbon monoxide which seeped from the exhaust pipe and into the cabin of the aircraft in which he crashed, his inquest has heard.
The FA wants to be the home of a new, 'independent' regulator for football, which could oversee the sharing of wealth and the financial management of clubs within the sport.
Kylian Mbappe is 'unstoppable' and is the best player in Europe, believes Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti.
West Ham are in talks with captain Mark Noble about taking up a football executive role at the end of the season.
Amanda Staveley, the financier who helped broker the takeover of Newcastle United Football Club has hit back in a bitter legal battle with billionaire Mike Ashley.
Paris Saint-Germain star Kylian Mbappe has insisted he has not decided where he will play next season.
Crystal Palace midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate received a rousing reception and guard of honour from his team-mates after returning to training following a triumphant AFCON campaign.
West Ham United are reportedly ready to offer star forward Jarrod Bowen a new contract this summer, in a bid to fend off interest from Liverpool.
Formula One driver Nicholas Latifi hired security guards to protect himself from attack by a potential Lewis Hamilton fanatic.


THE TIMES
The Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering an ankle injury which is likely to keep him out of the Carabao Cup final.
Fans' leaders have said they are "appalled" by Uefa's decision to announce a sponsorship deal with the cryptocurrency-based platform Socios.
Trent Alexander-Arnold has thrown down the gauntlet to Manchester City by highlighting the failure of Pep Guardiola's team to win the Champions League.
Aberdeen's opening approach for Jim Goodwin has been knocked back by St Mirren as they begin their pursuit of a successor to Stephen Glass.
England women will play a Test match against South Africa this summer in a bid to include more red-ball cricket within the women's calendar.
The teenage Russian figure skater at the centre of a doping scandal had taken two legal heart-boosting drugs as well as testing positive for a banned substance, it has emerged.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dean Henderson has revealed his family has been impacted after he was falsely accused on social media of being the Premier League player arrested over an attack on his girlfriend.
Williams have announced that they are dropping their iconic Senna 'S' logo, which has featured on the nosecone of every Williams challenger since the death of Ayrton Senna 28 years ago. The team said they wanted to "move on", and did not want their drivers to be constantly reminded of the tragedy.
Wimbledon is set to allow Novak Djokovic to defend his title despite his refusal to be vaccinated against coronavirus.


DAILY MIRROR
Harry Kane is reportedly open to reuniting with Mauricio Pochettino amid reports that the Paris Saint-Germain manager would target him if he becomes Manchester United boss.
An international arrest warrant has been issued by a Milan prosecutor for former Real Madrid and Manchester City star Robinho after he was sentenced to nine years in prison for rape.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was aghast to discover Manchester United refused to scout players from European rivals after taking the reins from Jose Mourinho, according to reports.
Chelsea have reportedly moved swiftly in response to Manchester United's 'very strong' transfer bid for Barcelona defender Ronald Araujo as uncertainty grows over his future at the Nou Camp.
Jonjo Shelvey is convinced he has a key role to play in Newcastle's bid to become a major force.
Aston Villa are ready to launch a summer bid for Leicester City midfielder Wilfred Ndidi.
Arsenal have reportedly set their sights on Christopher Nkunku as Nicolas Pepe's future remains unclear.
Porto defender Pepe faces a ban of two years from football amid accusations that he hid a bullet during Friday night's crunch Portuguese league clash against Sporting Lisbon.

DAILY STAR
Sam Allardyce has revealed that he has rejected three mega-money payday offers from the Chinese Super League but admits the door is not closed on a return to management.
Jonathan Woodgate wants the Bradford City job following the sacking of Derek Adams.

DAILY RECORD
St Mirren's £250,000 price-tag on Jim Goodwin won't be a barrier for Aberdeen as they made their move to appoint a new boss.
Bodo/Glimt star Runar Espejord admits the Norwegians are coming out of cold storage but the frontman insists there will be no excuses for not handling the heat at Parkhead.



1 hour ago

Manchester United and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, is attracting the interest of Paris St-Germain, Bayern Munich and Roma as he weighs up whether to leave Old Trafford this summer. (Sun)

Manchester City have offered £5.5m plus add-ons for Atletico Mineiro winger Savio. The Brazil youth international, 17, is also being tracked by Arsenal. (Guardian)

Aston Villa are willing to spend £50m on a midfielder, with Leicester's Nigeria international Wilfred Ndidi, 25, and Brighton's Mali international Yves Bissouma, also 25, their top targets. (Star)

West Ham are planning summer talks with their English forward Jarrod Bowen, 25, over a new contract to fend off interest from Liverpool. (Evening Standard)

Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund are the latest clubs keeping tabs on Chelsea's Albania forward Armando Broja, 20, who is on a season-long loan at Southampton. (Sun)

Manchester United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal and Newcastle are all monitoring Kalvin Phillips' contract situation at Leeds. The 26-year-old England midfielder's present deal is due to end in 2024. (90min)

Chelsea are focused on signing France defender Jules Kounde, 23, from Sevilla after being told that Paris St-Germain will not sell Brazil centre-back Marquinhos, 27. (Fabrizio Romano)

Leicester and Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans, 24, has been urged to snub moves to Liverpool and Manchester United in favour of a switch to Chelsea by former United and Brazil midfielder Kleberson. (Express)

Liverpool are in talks with former England midfielder James Milner, 36, over a one-year contract extension. (Fabrizio Romano)

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is also interested in bringing veteran Milner to Aston Villa on a free deal when his current contract at Anfield expires in the summer. (Birmingham Live)

Jose Mourinho is interested in bringing 26-year-old Denmark international Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg to Roma after working with the Tottenham midfielder during their time together in north London. (Corriere della Sera via Sport Witness)

Leicester City and Southampton are in the hunt to sign Bristol City's French midfielder Han-Noah Massengo, 20. (Football Insider)

Former West Ham and Chelsea defender Glen Johnson says the Blues should sign England star Declan Rice, 23, from the Hammers to replace their 30-year-old Italy international Jorginho in midfield. (Mail)

West Ham are in talks with captain Mark Noble about the English midfielder, 34, taking up a football executive role at the end of the season. (Mail)

Aston Villa will listen to offers this summer for Burkina Faso winger Bertrand Traore, 26, who is under contract until 2024. (Football Insider)

Pep Guardiola is considering offering Brazil midfielder Fernandinho, 36, a place on his Manchester City coaching staff for next season. (Sun)

Vissel Kobe's former Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta, 37, would welcome returning to Barcelona as a player, if the opportunity were to arise. (Goal)

 

[christinaa]

Thursday's Newspapers:


07:11 · THU February 17, 2022


THE INDEPENDENT

Manchester United's plans to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their next manager could be thrown into chaos with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez furious about their Champions League defeat against Paris Saint-Germain and unhappy with Carlo Ancelotti's approach.


THE SUN

• Newcastle United are lining up a £45m summer bid for Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze.
• RB Leipzig have reportedly set their price at £46m for Manchester United target Christopher Nkunku but PSG are also determined to sign him in the summer.
• Chelsea are ready to go all-out to land their top defensive target Jules Kounde from Sevilla in the summer.
• Mauricio Pochettino had to see a doctor after believing he had broken his nose during celebrations of PSG's win over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
• William Gallas is unsure Arsenal have the budget or pulling power to secure a strong replacement for either Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette.
• Arsenal's wage bill more than halved over the last year with the departures of Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang the chief contributors.
• Ralf Rangnick has told Brandon Williams his future lies at Manchester United once his loan spell with Norwich City comes to an end.
• Manchester City have demanded Chilean side Santiago City change their badge because of stark similarities with their own branding.
• Newcastle director Amanda Staveley has claimed the club has not received any sponsorship payments from Mike Ashley's Sports Direct in three years.

DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are leading the race to sign AC Milan striker Rafael Leao, who is also being linked with Premier League rivals Wolves and Everton.
Chelsea players missed out on bonuses for the Club World Cup and UEFA Super Cup after failing to negotiate additional rewards for either competition at the start of the season.
Marcus Rashford has slammed reports in Germany as "made up" that Cristiano Ronaldo has fractured the Manchester United dressing room.
Newcastle United are hoping to make a third raid on Brighton by securing the services of their Academy chief John Morling.


DAILY MIRROR
Roma are facing an investigation after consultant Gianpaolo Calvarese, himself a former referee, illegally confronted official Rosario Abisso after a controversial clash with Genoa earlier this month.
Former Cardiff City player Ibrahim Meite has been found guilty at Kingston Crown Court of stabbing a man in the back in September 2019 and will face sentencing at a later date.


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is willing "to become unemployed" and wait until the end of the season before deciding on his future, which could be at another Premier League club.
Arsenal are set to spend significant money on the Emirates Stadium this summer to avoid any potential issues with their nearly 16-year-old home stadium.
Bristol City chairman Jon Lansdown wonders whether as many as seven more Championship clubs could be heading towards Financial Fair Play breaches.


THE SCOTTISH SUN
Mark McGhee is among the front-runners to take over from James McPake as Dundee manager.


THE SCOTSMAN
Dundee United have opened talks with midfielder Ian Harkes and goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist - a possible target for Rangers and Celtic - over new contracts.



1 hour ago

France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, is open to offers from other Premier League clubs when his Manchester United contract expires in the summer. (Telegraph)

Newcastle are lining up a fresh £45m summer bid for Crystal Palace's 23-year-old English playmaker Eberechi Eze. (Mirror)

Manchester United's Jesse Lingard could turn down a free transfer to Tottenham at the end of the season as the England forward, 29, would prefer to move abroad. (Express)

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has hinted the club might look to make 25-year-old French midfielder Tanguy Ndombele's loan move from Tottenham a permanent arrangement should the club win the Europa League. (RMC Sport, via Standard)

Leeds United's 25-year-old Brazil winger Raphinha, who has been linked with Liverpool, has rejected a new contract offer from the Elland Road club. (Liverpool Echo)

But Leeds are still in talks with their top scorer and believe the negotiations with Raphinha's agent - former Barcelona and Chelsea midfielder Deco - over a fresh deal have been positive. (Yorkshire Evening Post)

Newcastle United still want to sign Netherlands Under-21 centre-back Sven Botman from French club Lille - who turned down a £50m bid from the Premier League club in January. But the Magpies also face competition from Tottenham and AC Milan. (Newcastle Chronicle)

Interim boss Ralf Rangnick has made his first Manchester United 'signing' - by telling English full-back Brandon Williams, 21, he will definitely return to Old Trafford at the end of his loan to Norwich. (Sun)

But Manchester United could block Rangnick's transfer plans again after blocking a January move for RB Leipzig's 24-year-old French midfielder Christopher Nkunku. (Bild, via Express)

Arsenal are the latest Premier League team to show an interest in AC Milan's 22-year-old Portugal striker Rafael Leao. (La Repubblica, via Metro)

Newcastle are facing a fight to retain 30-year-old Swiss defender Fabian Schar as his contract enters its final few months, with AC Milan,
Sevilla and Valencia interested. (Mail)

Brendan Rodgers says Leicester City star Wilfred Ndidi is "worth much more" than £50m after Aston Villa were linked with a move for the 25-year-old Nigeria midfielder this summer. (Birmingham Mail)

Chelsea have joined Newcastle in targeting Reims' 19-year-old striker Hugo Ekitike but also face competition for the Frenchman from Borussia Dortmund.(Mirror)

Everton have been sending scouts to watch Sporting Lisbon and Portugal winger Matheus Nunes, 23. (O Jogo via Liverpool Echo)

Manchester United are interested in a move to sign 21-year-old Brazil and Ajax winger Antony, who could potentially be joined by manager Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford should a move come to fruition. (90min, via Express)

West Ham have joined Leeds in the chase for Huddersfield's 23-year-old English midfielder Lewis O'Brien, who it has emerged has a £12m release clause in his contract. (Teamtalk)

 

[christinaa]

Friday's Newspapers:

07:33 · FRI February 18, 2022


DAILY MIRROR

• Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire are embroiled in a power struggle over the Manchester United captaincy.
• Roma boss Jose Mourinho is set to make an offer for Manchester United defender Eric Bailly, the first player he signed for the club during his time at Old Trafford.
• Lionel Messi is being blamed for the impending exit of Kylian Mbappe from Paris Saint-Germain.
• QPR hope to benefit by almost £10m should Newcastle secure a deal to sign their former striker Eberechi Eze from Crystal Palace in the summer.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Leeds United officials have earmarked former RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch as the person they want to take over should Marcelo Bielsa walk away from the Elland Road hotseat.

THE SUN

• Harry Kane wants assurances Antonio Conte will be backed in the transfer market before committing his future to Tottenham.
• Fraser Forster could land a new Southampton contract if he keeps up his glittering displays.
• Bernardo Silva is set to complete an incredible U-turn and sign a bumper new contract at Manchester City.
• Newcastle United are one of four Premier League teams keeping tabs on Sporting Lisbon star Matheus Nunes.
• Diogo Jota faces a race to be fit in time for Liverpool's Carabao Cup final date with Chelsea later this month because of an ankle ligament injury.
• Reports that Franck Kessie has already agreed a move to Barcelona appear to be wide of the mark, leaving the door open for Manchester United and Tottenham to swoop.
• Arsenal and Manchester City are interested in a summer deal for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martinez.
• Newcastle are being tipped to sign Gareth Bale if, as expected, his time at Real Madrid comes to an end this summer and he becomes a free agent.
• AC Milan are set to deliver a double transfer blow to Arsenal by rejecting any offers for Rafael Leao and making a move for Gunners target Renato Sanches.
• Jesse Lingard is said to be edging towards an overseas move in the summer despite significant interest from the likes of Tottenham and West Ham.
• Bristol City want West Brom's current head of recruitment Ian Pearce to lead a restructure of the Championship club.
• Wales are confident that exciting U16 international Freddie Issaka, who plays for Plymouth Argyle, will play for the country despite having also represented England at age-group levels.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Barcelona are struggling to convince Ronald Araujo to sign a new contract, alerting Manchester United as he enters the last 18 months of his current deal.
• Jack Grealish is increasingly hopeful his latest shin injury is minor and he could be back in the Manchester City squad tomorrow.
• Brighton could have captain Lewis Dunk available to face Burnley on Saturday despite his dismissal at Old Trafford - with Albion possibly appealing the decision.
• French giants Paris Saint-Germain are considering handing Cristiano Ronaldo an escape route from his Manchester United nightmare with a summer swoop.

DAILY MAIL

• Crystal Palace will host officials from Botafogo this weekend ahead of a potential partnership between the two - Palace co-owner John Textor also owns the famed Brazilian club responsible for players including Jairzinho and Bebeto.
• Diogo Jota is facing a race to be fit for the Carabao Cup final in nine days after damaging his ankle in Liverpool's Champions League win at Inter Milan on Tuesday.
• England will play their two home Nations League fixtures this summer at Wolves' Molineux stadium.
• Tottenham fear that Antonio Conte's future at the club hinges on their activity in the transfer market this summer.
• The Bundesliga is considering major changes to their end-of-season schedule to try and breathe some excitement into a competition dominated for a decade by Bayern Munich.

THE GUARDIAN

• Tournament officials are likely to give Novak Djokovic the green light to take part in the Italian Open.

DAILY RECORD

• Boli Bolingoli's time at Celtic could soon be over with the defender reported to be in talks with Russian Premier League side FC Ufa.

France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, is believed to have had his head turned when it comes to moving to Liverpool after being underwhelmed by Real Madrid's display during their Champions League match with Paris St-Germain. (Sport, via Star)

However, PSG are ready to make Mbappe the world's highest-paid player with a basic wage of close to £1m a week to stop him from leaving. (Independent)

Manchester United's Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, could find himself teaming up with arch-rival and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 34, next season at Paris St-Germain. (Mirror)

Real Madrid are lining up a summer move to bring Arsenal's 24-year-old Scottish left-back Kieran Tierney to the Bernabeu. (Calciomercato, via Sun)

Manchester City are closing in on signing Brazilian winger Savio from Atletico Mineiro, with medical tests now booked for the 17-year-old. (Fabrizio Romano)

West Ham and England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, has seen his hopes of joining Chelsea hit after Thomas Tuchel decided to integrate English midfielder Conor Gallagher, 22, into the Blues' first team next season. (Standard)

Newcastle are readying a fresh transfer bid for Sevilla's 28-year-old Brazilian defender Diego Carlos. (Marca, via Sun)

Manchester United still expect France midfielder Paul Pogba, 28, to leave the club at the end of the season when his contract expires. (Manchester Evening News)

Roma boss Jose Mourinho wants to sign 27-year-old Ivory Coast defender Eric Bailly from former club Manchester United. (Il Romanista, via Mirror)

Arsenal and Manchester City are considering a summer move for Inter Milan's 24-year-old Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez. (Sun)

American former Red Bull Salzburg and RB Leipzig boss Jesse Marsch is the first choice of Leeds United to succeed Marcelo Bielsa, 66, in the summer should the club and their famous Argentine manager decide to call it a day. (Telegraph)

Newcastle United scouts are keeping tabs on exciting 19-year-old Belgium international winger Jeremy Doku, who plays for Rennes and is rated at £22m. (Chronicle)

After multiple failed attempts to sign 22-year-old Dutch defender Sven Botman from Lille in the January transfer window, Newcastle United are already in discussions about a summer move. (Mirror)

There are currently no talks between Chelsea and Antonio Rudiger's representatives over a new contract for the 28-year-old German defender. (Sky Sports)

Sevilla sporting director Monchi believes Anthony Martial is happy in Spain following the 26-year-old French forward's Manchester United exit last month. (Metro)

AC Milan have joined Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona in the race to sign Morocco right-back Noussair Mazraoui, 24, who has said he will leave Ajax when his contract expires in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

Bayern Munich will look to replace striker Robert Lewandowski, 33, with Ajax and Ivory Coast forward Sebastien Haller, 27, should the Poland international leave in the summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Bayern are still in negotiations with Germany winger Serge Gnabry, 26, over a new deal. (Kicker)

Arsenal chief executive Vinai Venkatesham has defended the club's lack of spending in the January transfer window. (Sun)

 

[christinaa]

Saturday's Newspapers:


09:16 · SAT February 19, 2022

DAILY MIRROR

• Barcelona are putting together an "extensive package" laden with incentives to try and tempt Erling Haaland to join them at the end of the season.
• Manchester United's hopes of a windfall from Andreas Pereira's move to Flamengo could be over as the Brazilian club are unhappy with the midfielder's recent form.

THE SUN

• A row has broken out over Bournemouth's postponed clash last night with Nottingham Forest furious it was called off less than four hours before kick-off.
• Skipper Mark Noble held a behind-closed-doors meeting of West Ham players following the Kurt Zouma controversy.
• EFL and Women's Super League chiefs are holding talks over introducing VAR to their matches.
• France's president Emmanuel Macron is reported to be lobbying for Kylian Mbappe to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond this summer when his contract expires.
• Chelsea midfielder Ross Barkley is facing a driving ban after being caught using his phone while at the wheel of his £150,000 Mercedes-AMG.
• Bolton Wanderers striker Dion Charles believes he can become the next Jamie Vardy and go from non-league football to the Premier League.

THE TIMES

• Chelsea captain Cesar Azpilicueta is seriously considering a return to Spain in the summer with Barcelona interested in making him a high-profile free agent signing.
• Amanda Staveley has dismissed talk among Newcastle's Premier League rivals that they are planning to build a new training centre in London to make it easier to recruit star players.
• Arsenal have told supporters that the distinctive 'wrap' around the Emirates Stadium that features former players is to be taken down.

DAILY MAIL

• Michail Antonio firmly believes West Ham team-mate Jarrod Bowen should be in Gareth Southgate's next England squad.
• Former Aston Villa and Leeds United defender Brendon Ormsby, who suffered a stroke in 2013 which left him unable to speak, has been told he is probably suffering with brain condition chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).

DAILY STAR

• Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly keen on signing Arsenal left-back Kieran Tierney for Real Madrid in the summer.
• Incoming Arsenal goalkeeper Matt Turner says he has not signed for the club to act as back-up and plans to fight Aaron Ramsdale tooth and nail for the No 1 shirt.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Newcastle United sent a scout to watch Porto take on Lazio on Thursday with Nigeria left-back Zaidu Sanusi said to be the main player they were interested in taking a close look at.
• Steve Bruce wanted to bring veteran midfielder Mohamed Diame to West Brom but was unable to secure a deal for the free agent because of the complications of post-Brexit international transfers.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Danie Levy is running out of options as Antonio Conte and Harry Kane consider their Tottenham futures.
• Tottenham have asked head coach Antonio Conte to stop speaking to the Italian media over the fallout from his interview with Sky Italy earlier this week.
• The Liberal Democrats have written to the Government urging it to lobby UEFA to strip Russia of this season's Champions League final and award it instead to Wembley.

DAILY RECORD

• St Mirren are looking at Aberdeen midfielder Scott Brown as their main target to replace Pittodrie-bound Jim Goodwin.

23 minutes ago

Harry Kane, 28, will wait until the end of the season before deciding his Tottenham future, with the England captain currently not interested in discussing a contract extension. (Standard)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has revealed that his side made four bids for Kane, which were all rejected, last summer. (Mail)

Real Madrid have submitted a final offer for Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Braut Haaland, 21, which could be a blow to Manchester
United, Chelsea and Manchester City's hopes of signing the Norway international. (Sport, via Sun)

Arsenal have been left angry following their failure to land Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 22, as Mikel Arteta now faces a summer scramble to solve the club's striker conundrum. (Mirror)

Thomas Tuchel says Cesar Azpilicueta remains "super important" to his Chelsea plans despite the 32-year-old Spanish defender's contract coming to an end. (Mail)

Barcelona have offered Azpilicueta a two-year deal with an option to extend for a further season as they look to lure the Chelsea star away from Stamford Bridge. (Fabrizio Romano, via Express)

Chelsea are among the clubs chasing Barcelona and Spain midfielder Gavi, 17. (El Nacional)
Sevilla's France defender Jules Kounde, 23, favours a move to Chelsea if he leaves the La Liga club. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Former Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has urged Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire to sort out their issues over the captaincy of the club. (Mirror)

English playmaker Eberechi Eze, 23, is happy at Crystal Palace amid transfer interest from Newcastle. (Standard)

Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha could leave the club this summer as the Eagles are keen to receive a fee for the 29-year-old Ivory Coast international before his contract expires in the summer of 2023. (Mail)

Dutch midfielder Donny van de Beek, 24, will look to turn his back on Manchester United for good and secure a permanent move to Everton this summer if he helps keep them in the Premier League while on loan. (Mirror)

Tottenham and Netherlands winger Steven Bergwijn, 24, is of interest to AC Milan. (Calciomercato)

The transfer of 26-year-old Brazil midfielder Andreas Pereira to Flamengo is in danger of collapsing, an outcome that would see Manchester United lose millions. (Sport Witness, via Mirror)

Marcelo Bielsa has refused to discuss his future amid speculation on whether he will remain as Leeds head coach for another season. (Independent)

 

[RedElf]

ormer Manchester United forward Dimitar Berbatov has urged Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Maguire to sort out their issues over the captaincy of the club. (Mirror)

More made up drivel I suspect.

 

[christinaa]

Sunday's Newspapers:
Sunday 20 February 2022 08:15, UK


SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United will not stand in Cristiano Ronaldo's way should he demand to leave Old Trafford if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
Ralf Rangnick has admitted he can give Harry Maguire no guarantees about carrying on as Manchester United captain beyond the end of the season.
Erling Haaland's father Alf-Inge is playing an increasingly influential role in brokering the Borussia Dortmund striker's next move.
Former Premier League captain Troy Deeney believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane will join Mauricio Pochettino at Manchester United next season.
Marcelo Bielsa is set to walk away from Leeds in the summer - after admitting it's impossible to compete in the Premier League without total commitment.
Leeds are planning to repel any offers for star man Raphinha until January 2023 at the earliest.
Arsenal are running provisional checks on Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz as they consider a move for him in the summer.


MAIL ON SUNDAY

Ralf Rangnick has held one-on-one talks with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba with Ronaldo keen to be seen as a leader.
Shamed West Ham defender Kurt Zouma who was filmed by his brother kicking a cat was mocked by Newcastle United fans during today's Premier League clash.
Wembley Stadium is now the firm favourite to stage Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship homecoming on April 23.
Thomas Tuchel last night revealed six of his Chelsea players were suffering from colds caused by the air conditioning on the flight home from Abu Dhabi.
Jose Mourinho was shown a late red card after Roma needed two teenage substitutes to pull them back from two goals down in a 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.
Phil Mickelson will almost certainly face calls to be suspended from the PGA Tour at what is likely to be a highly charged players' meeting at the Honda Classic in Florida on Tuesday.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY
Crystal Palace are hot on the trail of Ajax's Mexico midfield maestro Edson Alvarez. The Eagles are also in the hunt for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson.
Roy Keane snubbed a return to management with old club Sunderland because of the length of the contract, with the Black Cats only guaranteeing him a position for the season.
George Russell has been warned he has no chance of beating Lewis Hamilton, claims former Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.


SUNDAY TELEGRAPH
Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour's commissioner, will use Tuesday's mandatory players' meeting to emphasise any pro signing with the Super Golf League will face a lifetime ban.
A "heartbroken" member of the British men's sprint relay quartet stripped of Olympic silver says he will never forgive team-mate CJ Ujah over his positive drug test.


DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are set to trigger a contract extension for Diogo Dalot following his fine form, leaving £50m Aaron Wan-Bissaka's role in the team uncertain.
Man United are planning to hijack Liverpool's pursuit of Fulham sensation Fabio Carvalho after the Merseyside club failed to sign him in January.


MARCA
Chelsea have set their sights on Real Madrid and Brazil defender Eder Militao and have requested a meeting with the 24-year-old to discuss a potential move to Stamford Bridge.


SUNDAY MAIL
In-form Matt O'Riley is set to be rewarded for his form at Celtic with a call-up to the Denmark national squad as he qualifies for Denmark, the birth country of his mother.




Manchester City are set for contract talks with England international Raheem Sterling at the end of the season - but may decide to sell the 27-year-old forward if he does not agree a new deal. (Times via City Xtra)

Chelsea have told Cesar Azpilicueta they will wait for the 32-year-old to decide where his future lies. The Spain defender has been offered a two-year deal with the option to extend for a further season from Barcelona. (Fabrizio Romano)

Portugal defender Diogo Dalot, 22, is in line to extend his stay at Manchester United, leaving the future of English right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka, 24, in serious doubt. (Star)

However, Fiorentina are reportedly keen on Dalot but would have to convince the full-back to lower his wages to make a move happen. (La Nazione via Sportwitness)

Manchester United could hijack Liverpool's attempts to sign former England Under-18 winger Fabio Carvalho, 19, from Fulham in the summer when he will be out of contract. (Star)

Manchester United will also not stand in Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo's way if the 37-year-old demands to leave at the end of the season. (Mirror)

Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa, 66, is set to walk away from the club in the summer after saying it is impossible to compete in the Premier League without total commitment. (Mirror)

Arsenal are interested in Spain striker Alvaro Morata, 29, with Atletico Madrid ready to sell. The Gunners could face competition from Juventus, where Morata is on loan from the La Liga side. (Tuttomercato - in Italian)

The Gunners are also running provisional checks over a potential move for 25-year-old Napoli and Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz. (Mirror)

Chelsea and Italy midfielder Jorginho, 30, says he was close to joining Manchester City before moving from Napoli to Stamford Bridge, and he still harbours ambitions of playing under Pep Guardiola. (Express)

Everton and Ivory Coast midfielder Jean-Philippe Gbamin, 26, is the subject of interest from CSKA Moscow and could leave on a loan deal as sides in the Russian Premier League can still make transfer moves until 22 February. (Liverpool Echo)

Borussia Dortmund and Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland's father, former Leeds and Manchester City star Alf-Inge Haaland, is playing an increasingly influential role in brokering the 21-year-old's next move. (Mirror)

Chelsea have set their sights on Real Madrid and Brazil defender Eder Militao and have requested a meeting with the 24-year-old to discuss a potential move to Stamford Bridge. (Marca - in Spanish)

Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur, 24, says Uruguay team-mates Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani helped him to make his "dream" move to the Premier League. (Sky Sports)

 

[RedElf]

Ralf Rangnick has admitted he can give Harry Maguire no guarantees about carrying on as Manchester United captain beyond the end of the season.

Please be true.

 

[Dong Fangzhuo]

Please be true.

Of course he can't, he won't be the manager next season.

 

[christinaa]

Monday's Newspapers:
21st February 2022


DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal representatives have met with Napoli star Fabian Ruiz's agents as they consider a £16m summer move for the midfielder, who has turned down the Serie A club's offer of a new contract.

Cristiano Ronaldo has Manchester Unite

Jurgen Klopp insists there was no dressing room panic during Liverpool's win over Norwich City as he urged his team to continue doing what they were doing.


Thomas Muller believes Liverpool's Mohamed Salah deserved to be named in the recently announced FIFA FIFPro World XI.

THE SUN


Jack Wilshere will not be the highest-paid player at his new Danish club AGF - his wages at his new club will be on £5,000 a week before bonuses.

Bournemouth's Championship game with Nottingham Forest on Friday night was postponed six hours after the stadium was declared unsafe - calling into question EFL processes.

Anthony Martial has suffered an injury setback just four games into his Sevilla loan from Manchester United.

Reece James is set to return to training this week in a huge boost for Chelsea ahead of the Carabao Cup final.

David Beckham's Inter Miami partner Jorge Mas has reportedly agreed to purchase Spanish second-tier side Real Zaragoza.

Chelsea, and a number of the club's players, have paid tribute to entrepreneur and Blues supporter Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31.


DAILY MAIL
Burnley chairman Alan Pace has invited a fan suffering from Parkinson's to be his VIP guest at Turf Moor after the elderly supporter's newspaper advert asked for help to travel to home matches.
Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, a target for Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, has declared he would like to stay at Palmeiras "for a long time" because he wants to become a club idol.
Mikel Arteta has hinted Martin Odegaard could be a future Arsenal captain, if not the full-time replacement for former skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
The on-field clash between Brighton team-mates Robert Sanchez and Shane Duffy against Burnley on Saturday continued into the tunnel at half-time, with damage reportedly being done to a wall.
Gareth Southgate will remind England's players of their off-field responsibilities after Phil Foden became the latest international star to become involved in an incident away from football.
Physio Kunwar Bansil is the first employee fired during Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq scandal to find a new role in cricket, having linked up with Nottinghamshire.

DAILY STAR
Arsenal and Tottenham have given up on trying to sign Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho, leaving Liverpool and Manchester United to do battle for his signature.

THE TIMES
Richard Kilty says he will not forgive CJ Ujah and he also has no intention of being part of the same relay team with someone who has now cost him his most prized possession - an Olympic silver medal.

THE GUARDIAN

The British Olympic Association wants a harsher ban imposed on Russia if it can be proved its sporting system deliberately doped the 15-year-old skater Kamila Valieva.
LeBron James has spoken about the possibility of playing alongside his son and a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers as he contemplates the final stages of his career.

DAILY RECORD
Scott Brown has presented his case to St Mirren to become their new manager - but will face a stern challenge from Steven Naismith.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Jack Ross has turned down the chance to return to St Mirren as manager of the club he led to Championship glory in 2018.




Arsenal are still interested in signing 29-year-old Spain striker Alvaro Morata - who is on loan from Atletico Madrid at Juventus. (Calciomercato, via The Boot Room)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola wants the club to extend the contract of England forward Raheem Sterling, 27. (Fabrizio Romano on Twitter)

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets, 33, says bringing in Gabon striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, 32, on a free transfer from Arsenal is a "gift". (Movistar, via Goal)

Houston Dynamo have made an offer to sign Atletico Madrid and Mexico midfielder Hector Herrera, 31. (MLS)

Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez, 30, wants to leave the club to play first-team football so he can make Spain's World Cup squad. (El Nacional, in Spanish)

Real Madrid will focus on strengthening their attack in the summer rather than pursuing a squad overhaul which could impact the club's financial position. (Marca)

Italian trio Inter Milan, AC Milan and Juventus are all interested in Barcelona and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay, 28. (Sport, in Spanish)

Tottenham are leading the race to sign Inter Milan and Netherlands defender Stefan de Vrij, 30. (InterLive, via Star)

Everton could try to sign one of Chelsea's out-on-loan trio of Billy Gilmour, Conor Gallagher or Armando Broja this summer. Scotland midfielder Gilmour, 20, is at Norwich, England midfielder Gallagher, 22, is at Crystal Palace and Albania striker Broja, 20, is at Southampton. (Givemesport)

Juventus are prepared to offer Argentina forward Paulo Dybala the contract extension that was agreed in October if the 28-year-old's agent gives up a large amount of the commission he would make on that deal. (Calciomercato, via Football Italia)

 

[christinaa]

Tuesday's Newspapers

07:22 · TUE February 22, 2022


DAILY MIRROR

• Arsenal representatives have met with Napoli star Fabian Ruiz's agents as they consider a £16m summer move for the midfielder, who has turned down the Serie A club's offer of a new contract.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has Manchester United's blessing to leave Old Trafford in the summer, but the Portugal star is banking on them sticking to the word.
• Jurgen Klopp insists there was no dressing room panic during Liverpool's win over Norwich City as he urged his team to continue doing what they were doing.
• Thomas Muller believes Liverpool's Mohamed Salah deserved to be named in the recently announced FIFA FIFPro World XI.

THE SUN

• Jack Wilshere will not be the highest-paid player at his new Danish club AGF - his wages at his new club will be on £5,000 a week before bonuses.
• Bournemouth's Championship game with Nottingham Forest on Friday night was postponed six hours after the stadium was declared unsafe - calling into question EFL processes.
• Anthony Martial has suffered an injury setback just four games into his Sevilla loan from Manchester United.
• Reece James is set to return to training this week in a huge boost for Chelsea ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
• David Beckham's Inter Miami partner Jorge Mas has reportedly agreed to purchase Spanish second-tier side Real Zaragoza.
• Chelsea, and a number of the club's players, have paid tribute to entrepreneur and Blues supporter Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31.

DAILY MAIL

• Burnley chairman Alan Pace has invited a fan suffering from Parkinson's to be his VIP guest at Turf Moor after the elderly supporter's newspaper advert asked for help to travel to home matches.
• Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, a target for Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, has declared he would like to stay at Palmeiras "for a long time" because he wants to become a club idol.
• Mikel Arteta has hinted Martin Odegaard could be a future Arsenal captain, if not the full-time replacement for former skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
• The on-field clash between Brighton team-mates Robert Sanchez and Shane Duffy against Burnley on Saturday continued into the tunnel at half-time, with damage reportedly being done to a wall.
• Gareth Southgate will remind England's players of their off-field responsibilities after Phil Foden became the latest international star to become involved in an incident away from football.
• Physio Kunwar Bansil is the first employee fired during Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq scandal to find a new role in cricket, having linked up with Nottinghamshire.Burnley chairman Alan Pace has invited a fan suffering from Parkinson's to be his VIP guest at Turf Moor after the elderly supporter's newspaper advert asked for help to travel to home matches.

DAILY STAR

• Arsenal and Tottenham have given up on trying to sign Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho, leaving Liverpool and Manchester United to do battle for his signature.

THE TIMES

• Richard Kilty says he will not forgive CJ Ujah and he also has no intention of being part of the same relay team with someone who has now cost him his most prized possession - an Olympic silver medal.

THE GUARDIAN

• The British Olympic Association wants a harsher ban imposed on Russia if it can be proved its sporting system deliberately doped the 15-year-old skater Kamila Valieva.
• LeBron James has spoken about the possibility of playing alongside his son and a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers as he contemplates the final stages of his career.

DAILY RECORD

• Scott Brown has presented his case to St Mirren to become their new manager - but will face a stern challenge from Steven Naismith.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

• Jack Ross has turned down the chance to return to St Mirren as manager of the club he led to Championship glory in 2018.

Real Madrid will rival Manchester United in pursuing Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino. (Mail)

Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 27, is dreaming of a move to Real Madrid. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Liverpool are "seriously interested" in signing English forward Jarrod Bowen, 25, from West Ham. (Givemesport)

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has the backing of the club's board despite a poor run of form. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Inter Milan are monitoring Manchester City's Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 24, as a potential recruit for their attack. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Chelsea are interested in Wolves' English defender Max Kilman, 24. (Talksport)

Arsenal, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are eyeing a move for Lille and Canada forward Jonathan David, 22. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

Aston Villa have made 24-year-old Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez their main target for the summer. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are out of the running to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain. (Sport)

Tottenham will wait to begin talks with England striker Harry Kane, 28, over a new contract. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David De Gea, 31, says he is open to signing a new deal with the club. (Independent)

English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 29, and Switzerland defender Fabian Schar, 30, are on the verge of signing new contracts at Newcastle. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Roy Keane turned down the chance to be manager of League One Sunderland because they only offered him a six-month contract and he wanted longer. (Sun)

Roma will not make 24-year-old English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles' loan spell from Arsenal permanent because he has not impressed in Serie A. (Calciomercato, via Mirror)

Wembley could host this season's Champions League final if Uefa decides to take it off St Petersburg because of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. (Mirror)

Newcastle, Leeds and Crystal Palace's hopes of signing Wales midfielder Brennan Johnson, 20, have faded with Nottingham Forest increasing their efforts to get him to sign a new deal. (Mirror)

Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 30, says he is open to returning to Everton, having left the club to join Qatari side Al Rayyan because former Toffees boss Rafael Benitez "didn't want to count" on him. (Twitch, via Goal)

Spain striker Alvaro Morata, who was linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona in January, says he is "happy" at Juventus and would "always stay" there if it was up to him. The 29-year-old is on loan at the Serie A club from Atletico Madrid. (Goal)

Paris St-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar, 30, wants to experience playing in Major League Soccer in the United States before he retires. (Fenomenos podcast, via Mirror)

Barcelona right-back Sergi Roberto's contract runs out at the end of June but the 30-year-old Spain international is yet to be offered a new deal. (Marca)

 

[golden_blunder]

Tuesday's Newspapers

07:22 · TUE February 22, 2022


DAILY MIRROR

• Arsenal representatives have met with Napoli star Fabian Ruiz's agents as they consider a £16m summer move for the midfielder, who has turned down the Serie A club's offer of a new contract.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has Manchester United's blessing to leave Old Trafford in the summer, but the Portugal star is banking on them sticking to the word.
• Jurgen Klopp insists there was no dressing room panic during Liverpool's win over Norwich City as he urged his team to continue doing what they were doing.
• Thomas Muller believes Liverpool's Mohamed Salah deserved to be named in the recently announced FIFA FIFPro World XI.

THE SUN

• Jack Wilshere will not be the highest-paid player at his new Danish club AGF - his wages at his new club will be on £5,000 a week before bonuses.
• Bournemouth's Championship game with Nottingham Forest on Friday night was postponed six hours after the stadium was declared unsafe - calling into question EFL processes.
• Anthony Martial has suffered an injury setback just four games into his Sevilla loan from Manchester United.
• Reece James is set to return to training this week in a huge boost for Chelsea ahead of the Carabao Cup final.
• David Beckham's Inter Miami partner Jorge Mas has reportedly agreed to purchase Spanish second-tier side Real Zaragoza.
• Chelsea, and a number of the club's players, have paid tribute to entrepreneur and Blues supporter Jamal Edwards, who has died at the age of 31.

DAILY MAIL

• Burnley chairman Alan Pace has invited a fan suffering from Parkinson's to be his VIP guest at Turf Moor after the elderly supporter's newspaper advert asked for help to travel to home matches.
• Brazilian teen sensation Endrick, a target for Manchester City, Liverpool and Manchester United, has declared he would like to stay at Palmeiras "for a long time" because he wants to become a club idol.
• Mikel Arteta has hinted Martin Odegaard could be a future Arsenal captain, if not the full-time replacement for former skipper Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
• The on-field clash between Brighton team-mates Robert Sanchez and Shane Duffy against Burnley on Saturday continued into the tunnel at half-time, with damage reportedly being done to a wall.
• Gareth Southgate will remind England's players of their off-field responsibilities after Phil Foden became the latest international star to become involved in an incident away from football.
• Physio Kunwar Bansil is the first employee fired during Yorkshire's Azeem Rafiq scandal to find a new role in cricket, having linked up with Nottinghamshire.Burnley chairman Alan Pace has invited a fan suffering from Parkinson's to be his VIP guest at Turf Moor after the elderly supporter's newspaper advert asked for help to travel to home matches.

DAILY STAR

• Arsenal and Tottenham have given up on trying to sign Fulham starlet Fabio Carvalho, leaving Liverpool and Manchester United to do battle for his signature.

THE TIMES

• Richard Kilty says he will not forgive CJ Ujah and he also has no intention of being part of the same relay team with someone who has now cost him his most prized possession - an Olympic silver medal.

THE GUARDIAN

• The British Olympic Association wants a harsher ban imposed on Russia if it can be proved its sporting system deliberately doped the 15-year-old skater Kamila Valieva.
• LeBron James has spoken about the possibility of playing alongside his son and a return to the Cleveland Cavaliers as he contemplates the final stages of his career.

DAILY RECORD

• Scott Brown has presented his case to St Mirren to become their new manager - but will face a stern challenge from Steven Naismith.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

• Jack Ross has turned down the chance to return to St Mirren as manager of the club he led to Championship glory in 2018.

Real Madrid will rival Manchester United in pursuing Paris St-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino. (Mail)

Manchester City and Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva, 27, is dreaming of a move to Real Madrid. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Liverpool are "seriously interested" in signing English forward Jarrod Bowen, 25, from West Ham. (Givemesport)

Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has the backing of the club's board despite a poor run of form. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Inter Milan are monitoring Manchester City's Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus, 24, as a potential recruit for their attack. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Chelsea are interested in Wolves' English defender Max Kilman, 24. (Talksport)

Arsenal, Newcastle, Borussia Dortmund and Inter Milan are eyeing a move for Lille and Canada forward Jonathan David, 22. (Tuttomercatoweb - in Italian)

Aston Villa have made 24-year-old Liverpool and England defender Joe Gomez their main target for the summer. (Football Insider)

Liverpool are out of the running to sign France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, from Paris St-Germain. (Sport)

Tottenham will wait to begin talks with England striker Harry Kane, 28, over a new contract. (Athletic - subscription required)

Manchester United and Spain goalkeeper David De Gea, 31, says he is open to signing a new deal with the club. (Independent)

English midfielder Jonjo Shelvey, 29, and Switzerland defender Fabian Schar, 30, are on the verge of signing new contracts at Newcastle. (Telegraph - subscription required)

Roy Keane turned down the chance to be manager of League One Sunderland because they only offered him a six-month contract and he wanted longer. (Sun)

Roma will not make 24-year-old English midfielder Ainsley Maitland-Niles' loan spell from Arsenal permanent because he has not impressed in Serie A. (Calciomercato, via Mirror)

Wembley could host this season's Champions League final if Uefa decides to take it off St Petersburg because of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. (Mirror)

Newcastle, Leeds and Crystal Palace's hopes of signing Wales midfielder Brennan Johnson, 20, have faded with Nottingham Forest increasing their efforts to get him to sign a new deal. (Mirror)

Colombia playmaker James Rodriguez, 30, says he is open to returning to Everton, having left the club to join Qatari side Al Rayyan because former Toffees boss Rafael Benitez "didn't want to count" on him. (Twitch, via Goal)

Spain striker Alvaro Morata, who was linked with a move to Arsenal and Barcelona in January, says he is "happy" at Juventus and would "always stay" there if it was up to him. The 29-year-old is on loan at the Serie A club from Atletico Madrid. (Goal)

Paris St-Germain and Brazil forward Neymar, 30, wants to experience playing in Major League Soccer in the United States before he retires. (Fenomenos podcast, via Mirror)

Barcelona right-back Sergi Roberto's contract runs out at the end of June but the 30-year-old Spain international is yet to be offered a new deal. (Marca)

Hi @christinaa this is a repost of yesterdays headlines, exactly the same. It’s not Tuesdays

 

[christinaa]

Wednesday's Newspapers:

07:28 · WED February 23, 2022



DAILY MIRROR

• Wembley Stadium could host the 2022 Champions League final if UEFA decides to strip St Petersburg in light of the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
• Nottingham Forest's efforts to tie Brennan Johnson to a new contract have dented Newcastle, Leeds, and Crystal Palace's chances of signing the 20-year-old Wales midfielder.

THE SUN

• West Ham have reportedly bumped up Declan Rice's valuation to more than £120m amid interest from Manchester United.
• Arsenal have reportedly been dealt a blow with Roma unwilling to permanently sign Ainsley-Maitland Niles.
• Crystal Palace are facing a fight to keep Michael Olise this summer.
• Roy Keane rejected the chance to manage Sunderland for a second time because he wanted longer than the six-month contract he was offered.

DAILY MAIL

• Real Madrid are set to rival Manchester United for the services of Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino.

INDEPENDENT

• Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea says he is open to signing a new contract at Old Trafford.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has the backing of the club's board despite a poor run of form.
• Jonjo Shelvey and Fabian Schar are close to signing new contracts at Newcastle United.

DAILY RECORD

• Scott Brown has presented his case to St Mirren to become their new manager - but will face a stern challenge from Steven Naismith.
• Hibs star Ryan Porteous is at the centre of a police probe amid claims a woman was hit with a tumbler on a night out.
• Axel Witsel insists Borussia Dortmund's Europa League hopes are not yet dead and buried as he warned Rangers to beware a BVB backlash at Ibrox.
• Defender Nathan Patterson looks set to be offered a chance by Frank Lampard as he waits to make his Everton debut.

Real Madrid still are confident of signing France striker Kylian Mbappe, 23, on a free transfer from Paris St-Germain and plan to announce the deal at the end of the season. (Goal)

If the Spanish club fail to sign Mbappe and Borussia Dortmund forward Erling Braut Haaland, 21, they will turn their attention to Liverpool's 29-year-old Senegal striker Sadio Mane. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Arsenal are interested in signing 22-year-old Portugal forward Joao Felix from Spanish champions Atletico Madrid.(El Chiringuito, via Mail)

The Gunners' hopes of signing playmaker Sergi Roberto from Barcelona have been boosted as the 30-year-old Spain international is yet to sign a new contract with the Catalan club. (Sun)

West Ham have increased their asking price for 23-year-old England midfielder Declan Rice from £100m to £120m amid interest from Manchester United. (Times, via Sun)

Chelsea are considering a summer bid for Wolves' English centre-back Max Kilman, 24, as the Blues prepare to lose key defenders for free at the end of the season. (Talksport)

Manchester United's 35-year-old Uruguay striker Edinson Cavani, who is out of contract at the end of the season, is said to be willing to listen to an offer from Brazilian side Botafogo.(Goal)

RB Leipzig's Christopher Nkunku will cost Manchester United "at least 75m euros" if they press ahead with efforts to sign the 24-year-old French midfielder. (Bild - in German)

Newcastle and Aston Villa would lead the chase for Joe Gomez should Liverpool decide to sell the 24-year-old England defender this summer. (Athletic - subscription required)

Tottenham have come forward with "the most firm offer" to sign 28-year-old forward Paulo Dybala from Juventus in the summer, but Barcelona and Inter Milan remain options for the Argentine. (Sport - in Spanish)

Crystal Palace face a fight to keep hold of 20-year-old former France Under-18 forward Michael Olise, who is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Everton as well as Bayern Munich and Lille. (Sun)

Fiorentina are favourites to sign Uruguay international Lucas Torreira from Arsenal this summer after being impressed by the 26-year-old midfielder's performances on loan this season. (Standard)

Liverpool are expected to renew their interest in Inter Milan's 24-year-old Argentina striker Lautaro Martinez, who the Italian champions have reportedly valued at 90m euros. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Inter could make an offer for Manchester City and Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus, 24, if Martinez leaves the Serie A club in summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Nottingham Forest have opened contract talks with 20-year-old Wales winger Brennan Johnson in a bid to ward off interest from Brentford, Crystal Palace and West Ham.(Standard)

Arsenal are set to offer manager Mikel Arteta a new three-year contract this summer worth £25m. (Sun)

Manchester City are close to agreeing a deal for Brazil youth international Savio from Atletico Mineiro, before sending the 17-year-old forward on loan to PSV Eindhoven. (Voetbal International - in Dutch)

 

[christinaa]

Thursday's Newspapers:
24th February 2022


07:33 · THU February 24, 2022


DAILY MAIL

• Romelu Lukaku is not making any snap decisions over his long-term future at Chelsea following his latest setback since returning to Stamford Bridge.
• Chelsea will reportedly be allowed to wear the Club World Cup badge on their shirts for the rest of the season after the Premier League accepted their request.
• Manchester United 'remain confident they can attract their top targets' this summer even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.
• Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani is open to listening to offers from Botafogo next summer, according to reports.
• Inter Milan are among several European sides said to be monitoring Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus.
• Gonzalo Higuain has revealed he is keen for his former Argentina team-mate Lionel Messi to one day join him in Major League Soccer.

DAILY MIRROR

• Tottenham missed out on the signing of Marco Asensio eight years ago because the club were too slow to act in the transfer market, according to a former member of staff.
• Former referee Mark Halsey has claimed Liverpool fans sent him death threats after he sent off one of their players in a Premier League meeting with Manchester United.

THE SUN

• Neymar has been brutally snubbed by MLS chief Don Garber after revealing his interest to play in the US.
• Steaua Bucharest have sensationally banned their vaccinated players - because their anti-vax owner claims the Covid jab weakens them.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• Operators of the London Stadium have opened the door to potentially staging the 2022 Champions League final exactly 10 years on from hosting the 2012 Olympics Games.
• Defender Nathan Patterson looks set to be offered a chance by Frank Lampard as he waits to make his Everton debut.

Manchester United are confident of landing their transfer targets this summer even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, with West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, and Tottenham's 28-year-old England striker Harry Kane on their shortlist. (ESPN)

Chelsea and Paris St-Germain are leading the race to sign France striker Ousmane Dembele, 24, on a free transfer when his Barcelona contract expires this summer. (90Min)

Arsenal face competition from Barcelona for Real Sociedad and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 22, who is one of Gunners boss Mikel Arteta's top targets this summer. (Daily Express)

Barcelona have offered Spain defender Cesar Azpilicueta a two-year contract to join the club on a free transfer when the 32-year-old's Chelsea contract expires at the end of the season. (Sport - in Spanish)

Chelsea and Tottenham are monitoring winger Serge Gnabry after the 26-year-old Germany international's contract talks with Bayern Munich stalled. (Bild, via Talksport)

West Ham have taken up the option to extend English full-back Ben Johnson's contract until 2024 to ward off potential interest from Arsenal, Tottenham and Liverpool in the 22-year-old. (Standard)

Spurs are interested in Athletic Bilbao and Spain goalkeeper Unai Simon, 24, as they think about a long-term replacement for 35-year-old Frenchman Hugo Lloris. (Marca)

Former Liverpool midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum could leave Paris St-Germain after just one year, with Atletico Madrid keen on the Netherlands international. Newcastle, West Ham and Aston Villa are also interested in the 31-year-old. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Leicester City could renew their interest in Italy winger Domenico Berardi if the 27-year-old decides to leave Serie A side Sassuolo this summer. (Leicester Mercury)

West Bromwich Albion are targeting 24-year-old English midfielder Sean Longstaff, who played under Baggies manager Steve Bruce at Newcastle United. (Football League World)

Former Hull City boss Grant McCann, 41, has agreed a deal to become manager of Championship side Peterborough United. (Football Insider)

Tottenham are willing to sell Steven Bergwijn this summer with AC Milan keen on the 24-year-old Netherlands winger. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

West Ham United could be a potential destination for Lille winger Jonathan Bamba, although the English club face competition from Atalanta, Sevilla and Bayer Leverkusen for the 25-year-old Frenchman. (Gazzetta dello Sport)

The Hammers remain interested in signing Arsenal and England U21 striker Eddie Nketiah, 22, in the summer transfer window. (Givemesport)

Roma will revive their interest in Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka at the end of the season despite failing in a bid to sign the 29-year-old Switzerland international last summer. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Brighton, Norwich, Southampton and Watford are interested in Chelsea academy star Xavier Simons, 19, with the English midfielder out of contract with the Blues in July. (Mail)

 

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Manchester United are confident of landing their transfer targets this summer even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League, with West Ham's England midfielder Declan Rice, 23, and Tottenham's 28-year-old England striker Harry Kane on their shortlist. (ESPN)

So our all new transfer committee and scouting set-up basically boils down to the following steps. Step 1: Identify position. Step 2: Identify most expensive potential target for said position.

I really hope someone at the club realises this is what we've been doing for the past decade without any sort of success to show for it.

 

[christinaa]

Friday's Newspapers: Friday 25 February 2022 06:42, UK


THE SUN

Tottenham expect Antonio Conte to remain as manager despite his bombshell quit hint following defeat to Burnley.
Chelsea will not suffer any immediate problems even if owner Roman Abramovich is placed on a potential UK Russia sanctions list.
Chelsea are reportedly planning on going 'all out' to sign Barcelona ace Ousmane Dembele this summer.
Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga believes he should face Liverpool on Sunday to make up for the heartbreak of being ditched for the Club World Cup final.
Gareth Southgate has less than two weeks to make a grab for Anthony Elanga, otherwise he will almost certainly lose the Manchester United youngster to Sweden.
Alisher Usmanov is now likely to cut his financial ties with Everton.


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have made initial enquiries about a possible move for Borussia Dortmund defender Manuel Akanji.
Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov insists preparations for next month's World Cup play-off in Scotland will continue as planned.
Oleksandr Usyk's preparations for his rematch with Anthony Joshua are now clouded in uncertainty following Russia's invasion of the heavyweight champion's homeland, Ukraine.
Premier League players, managers and fans have the green light to protest against the Russian invasion by displaying Ukraine flags at their games this weekend in a show of solidarity for the besieged nation.
Antonio Conte's public outbursts and their negativity are causing concern among some of his Tottenham players.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Abramovich should not be allowed to own Chelsea, a Labour MP has told Parliament during discussions around the Government's response to the Ukraine crisis.
Daniil Medvedev will become the first man other than Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Andy Murray to hold the world No 1 spot since 2004, after Djokovic ceded his crown with a loss in Dubai.
Nick Kyrgios has opened up on his mental health struggles, detailing self-harm, suicidal thoughts and abuse of alcohol and drugs.
Premier League billionaires Roman Abramovich and Alisher Usmanov on Thursday night escaped British sanctions as Boris Johnson froze hundreds of British-based Russian assets in retaliation for the invasion of Ukraine.


DAILY MIRROR

Ralf Rangnick has been spotted in the stands of Old Trafford alongside Monaco sporting director Paul Mitchell.
Mason Greenwood has been removed from Football Manager 2022 following allegations against the Manchester United player of rape and sexual assault.
Italian champions Inter Milan are in agreement with Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku over his future amid speculation of a move.
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku has looked physically and mentally tired in recent games. The striker was an unused sub in their win over Lille in the Champions League.
Tammy Abraham is eyeing a future return to Chelsea after leaving the club last summer to join Italian club Roma.
Jonathan David's future at French outfit Lille is the subject of further speculation amid interest from two sides with very different prospects in the Premier League.
A football agent who organised the flight in which football player Emiliano Sala was killed had no knowledge of any issues with the plane or the pilot, an inquest has heard.
Gary Lineker has deleted a tweet labelling Britain's spending on a nuclear deterrent "madness" amid the crisis in Ukraine.
Manchester United are keen to sign Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer this summer, with interim manager Ralf Rangnick a big fan of the Chelsea defender.
Wolves manager Bruno Lage apologised to Arsenal counterpart Mikel Arteta after tempers flared late on in their clash at the Emirates.


THE TIMES

The Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin has been in Monaco as part of his rehabilitation this week in a bid to return for the club's crucial Premier League game at Brentford on Saturday.
Oleksandr Zinchenko has claimed that Instagram deleted a post aimed at the Russian president Vladimir Putin in which the Manchester City and Ukraine left back wished him "the most painful, suffering death".
The sporting world has turned on Russia after its invasion of Ukraine and the country is to be hit with a series of punitive measures. The Russian Grand Prix in Sochi in September is set to be cancelled, with Turkey in line to replace it.
Tottenham Hotspur do not believe that Antonio Conte will walk out before the end of the season but are concerned that he may leave this summer after his outburst about his future at the club.
Russia will be stripped of hosting the 2022 Champions League final at an emergency meeting on Friday but Wembley Stadium is not among the contenders to host club football's most prestigious match.
Sweden plan to call up Anthony Elanga for their World Cup play-off semi-final against the Czech Republic next month, which will put an end to speculation about the Manchester United winger's international future.
Liverpool forward Diogo Jota has taken a step forward in his battle to be fit for Sunday's Carabao Cup final against Chelsea after training outside, but the game is likely to come too soon for Roberto Firmino, who is set to miss out with an abductor problem.



Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has been linked with a return to former club Inter Milan but the 28-year-old Belgium international wants to stay and fight for his place at Stamford Bridge. (Mirror)

Manchester City are leading the race to sign Norway striker Erling Braut Haaland from Borussia Dortmund this summer, while Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris St-Germain and Real Madrid have also made offers to the 21-year-old. Real want Haaland to stay at Dortmund for one more season before they sign him. (SER Deportivos - in Spanish)

Dortmund sporting director Hans-Joachim Watzke expects Haaland's future at the German club to be decided in the next six weeks. (RTL - in German)

France striker Kylian Mbappe's contract at Paris St-Germain runs out in the summer and the 23-year-old has turned down another contract offer from the French side. (Marca)

Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in 28-year-old Argentina forward Paulo Dybala, who is open to leaving Juventus when his contract with the Serie A side runs out in the summer. (90 Min)

Newcastle will rival Arsenal for the signature of Lille's 22-year-old Canada striker Jonathan David this summer. (Mirror)

The Gunners have also made a fresh approach for Real Sociedad's Sweden forward Alexander Isak, 22. (Sport - in Spanish)

Newcastle are ready to make a move for 26-year-old Belgium defender Jason Denayer, whose Lyon contract expires at the end of the season. (RMC Sport via Mirror)

Everton will rival Newcastle this summer for the signature of Villarreal's 25-year-old Netherlands forward Arnaut Danjuma. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Manchester United are interested in signing Germany centre-back Antonio Rudiger on a free transfer when his contract with Chelsea runs out in the summer and the 28-year-old will delay a decision until the end of the season. (Mirror)

Manchester United are keen to sign defender Manuel Akanji from Borussia Dortmund and are said to have already tabled an offer for the 26-year-old Switzerland international. (Bild - in German)

Chelsea have quickly ruled out an attempt to sign Bayern Munich's Germany winger Serge Gnabry, 26, and will instead "go all out" to sign Barcelona and France forward Ousmane Dembele, 24, in the summer. (Sport - in Spanish)

Watford striker Ashley Fletcher, 26, is close to joining Major League Soccer side New York Red Bulls on loan. (Sun)

The agent of Argentine striker Lautaro Martinez, who has been linked with Manchester United and Barcelona, says the 24-year-old is "happy" at Inter Milan. (FcInternews.it, via Football Italia)

Arsenal have put talks over 30-year-old France striker Alexandre Lacazette's future on hold until the end of the season. (Standard)

Newcastle United failed in a move for Atalanta striker Duvan Zapata in January but remain interested in signing the 30-year-old Colombian. (Football Transfers)

Barcelona are considering making a move for midfielder Saul Niguez in the summer when the 27-year-old Spain international is expected to return to Atletico Madrid from his loan at Chelsea. (Sport - in Spanish)

Real Madrid have total faith in 30-year-old Spain right-back Dani Carvajal and do not plan to sign a new player in his position during the summer. (Marca)

Paris St-Germain's 30-year-old Brazil forward Neymar has revealed he turned down the chance to sign for Real Madrid as a teenager. (Fenomenos podcast, via Goal)