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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Ighalo, Pogba and legal challenges
Football
08:38 · March 17, 2020 · 1 min read


THE SUN

Odion Ighalo will happily take a £6m hit to make his switch to Manchester United a permanent one.
Gary Neville has blasted Prime Minister Boris Johnson for lacking leadership over coronavirus.
Loan players Alexis Sanchez (Inter Milan) and William Saliba (St Etienne) could play in the final Premier League games of this season if the campaign is extended.

DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs have been forced to put pre-season tours on hold, with some set to miss out on millions.

DAILY MIRROR

Arsenal and Tottenham both want Liverpool and Croatia centre-back Dejan Lovren.
Jurgen Klopp is plotting major changes to his Liverpool squad, once the season is completed, which could see six players leave.

THE TIMES

The top six clubs in the Sky Bet Championship are ready to launch a legal challenge against their Premier League counterparts if they try to declare this season null and void and deny them three promotion places.
Paul Pogba will be among the Manchester United players who return to training at Carrington on Wednesday

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Paper talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip as Man Utd chase Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Football
07:47 · March 20, 2020 · 2 min read


THE SUN

Manchester United are circling around Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer eyes a sensational £50m swoop.
Odion Ighalo's incredible bonuses at Man United include an £8,000 goal reward
Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of entering a bidding war with Inter Milan for Lazio defender Francesco Acerbi.
Manchester United will only trigger the one-year extension in Paul Pogba's deal to stop their £100m asking price going down.
United have been dealt a huge blow after Turkish wonderkid Omer Beyaz snubbed their advances - insisting he wants to develop his career with Fenerbahce.
Latest from Sporting Life
Rob O'Connor gives his view on the Premier League campaign
Rob O'Connor gives his view on the Premier League campaign
English season extended indefinitely
Raiola drops Pogba to Real Madrid hint
How Klopp got to the top

DAILY STAR

Domestic cup competitions could be scrapped next season as part of radical plans to deal with the coronavirus.

DAILY MAIL

Footballers are seeking legal advice amid concerns their lucrative wage and bonus structures will be in jeopardy if the season is declared null and void - or doesn't start again for months.
Atletico Madrid are looking to ward off interest from Manchester United and Arsenal by giving Thomas Partey a new deal with a £93m release clause.
Swiss club Sion have sacked nine players including former Arsenal stars Alex Song and Johan Djourou after they refused to take a pay cut in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic that is decimating the finances of clubs throughout Europe.
Chelsea are plotting a stunning £200m outlay on Serie A players this summer with Miralem Pjanic and Lautaro Martinez among their targets.
Mo Salah is one of Liverpool's star
We look behind the stats of Mo Salah - Liverpool's star

Scottish Sun

Daniel Stendel will work for free to help lead Hearts through the Covid-19 crisis.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The English Football League is setting up a "Player Availability Survey" to monitor the health of players, in a bid to assess when the season can realistically restart.

DAILY RECORD

Clevid Dikamona is set to knock back a 50 per cent wage cut and terminate his Hearts contract.
Southampton are relaxed about the Celtic contract situation of loan stars Mo Elyounoussi and Fraser Forster as COVID-19 forces football into an extended shutdown.

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Saturday's Paper Talk: Football news and gossip including Thomas Lemar to Manchester United
Football
08:18 · March 21, 2020 · 1 min read


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are drawing up plans to sign Atletico Madrid's France midfielder Thomas Lemar in the summer.

THE SUN

Chelsea are set to beat West Ham to the signing of Estoril's Portuguese wonderkid Chiquinho.
Juventus are prepared to offer Miralem Pjanic to Chelsea in a bid to lure Jorginho back to Serie A.
Nemanja Matic is set for a pay rise which will raise his weekly wage to £140,000.
Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (left and right): Enjoyed loan spells at West Brom and St Etienne respectively
Romelu Lukaku and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (left and right): Enjoyed loan spells at West Brom and St Etienne respectively

DAILY STAR

Luka Jovic will be offered to Tottenham and Chelsea this summer after upsetting Real Madrid by leaving self-isolation to return to Serbia.
Liverpool are in negotiations with the representatives of Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare over a summer move.

DAILY MIRROR

Willian has pleaded with Chelsea to let him return to Brazil to be with his family during the coronavirus outbreak.
Relive some of Sprinter Sacre's greatest moments
Relive some of Sprinter Sacre's greatest moments

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal retain an interest in Chris Smalling but are yet to make a bid for Manchester United's centre-half, who is currently on loan at Roma.

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Championship players' wages could be capped at £6,000 a week.

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Paper talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip as Philippe Coutinho wants Premier League return
Football
09:06 · March 22, 2020 · 2 min read



SUNDAY MIRROR

Paul Pogba's controversial agent Mino Raiola and Manchester United chief Ed Woodward are talking again.
Manchester United stars will return to training on April 10 in readiness for a return to action in May.
Jude Bellingham will sign for Manchester United for the love - not the money.
Arsenal are considering a summer move for Celtic forward Odsonne Edouard as they aim to build ahead of next season.
Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea are among a number of top Premier League clubs who could scale back their transfer window spending in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak.
Philippe Coutinho's desperation to return to England has sparked interest from Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham.
Rob O'Connor gives his view on the Premier League campaign
Rob O'Connor gives his view on the Premier League campaign
English season extended indefinitely
Raiola drops Pogba to Real Madrid hint
How Klopp got to the top

MAIL ON SUNDAY

UEFA are set to go easy on Financial Fair Play rules for this season and next - but Manchester City will remain banned.
World football's top medical expert slammed Europe's major leagues for targeting a mid-May resumption of fixtures, urging them not to put financial considerations before lives.
A mini pre-season and social contact at training and fan welfare are among the 'incredibly complex' challenges of getting football going again.

SUNDAY SUN

Tottenham's Dele Alli spent two nights partying as Premier League games were postponed.
Portsmouth player Sean Raggett was 'mortified' when told of his positive test for coronavirus while eating in a pub.
The futures of Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira are in the balance at Manchester United.
Chelsea midfielder Willian's public plea to be allowed to fly back to Brazil to join his family has highlighted a huge issue being faced by our elite teams.
Derby are facing a fight to keep star prospects Jason Knight and Louie Sibley in the current financial crisis.
Gillingham owner Paul Scally is in talks with an American buyer and hopes to close a deal.
Crystal Palace and Celtic are keeping an eye on Aaron Hickey's future at Hearts - and the chance of a cheap steal.

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Paper talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip as Liverpool players get help for title anxiety
Football
09:34 · March 23, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Liverpool have issued mental health advice to their players telling them that what happens with the Premier League title is out of their control.
PSG, Barcelona and Manchester United are interested in signing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Manchester United chief Ed Woodward believes the season should be finished even if that means it runs until September or October.
Juventus have reportedly reached agreements with Gianluigi Buffon, Giorgio Chiellini and Blaise Matuidi to extend their contracts.
Liverpool and Scotland star Andy Robertson is believed to be the player behind a large donation made to help keep six food banks in Glasgow running.
Premier League doctors will warn club executives their players risk serious muscular injuries if they try to complete the season by June 30.
Luka Jovic's father believes his son must accept any punishment he receives for breaking his coronavirus quarantine to travel back to Serbia.

THE SUN

The Premier League will play Russian roulette with players' fitness if they do not get five weeks of training before the season restarts.
Tottenham legend Van der Vaart tells £23million Everton target Berghuis not to ruin career by joining Everton.

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool and Arsenal have reportedly been scouting Evan Ndicka ahead of a potential summer transfer swoop for the Eintracht Frankfurt

DAILY STAR

David Moyes wants to buy British this summer and build an exciting young core at West Ham.
Arsenal were set to pip Manchester United to the bargain £1m signing of Dayot Upamecano five years ago, just months before the superstar defender ended up joining RB Salzburg.

THE TIMES

West Ham United will face stiff opposition from UK Athletics to using the London Stadium for matches if the Premier League season goes beyond the end of June.
Premier League matches could be played every day behind closed doors and televised for the public while social distancing restrictions are still in place, according to Southampton's chief executive.

SCOTTISH SUN

Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes has held talks with Scotland and Australia about his international future.

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Paper talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip as Barcelona offer Chelsea Philippe Coutinho
Football
07:51 · March 24, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are ready to sign Odion Ighalo for up to £15m this summer after it emerged the Nigerian striker's loan runs out on May 31.

The Premier League has sent a seven-point plan to club doctors in a bid to combat coronavirus - and warned players who disregard advice and leave the country that football will go on without them should they be unable to return.

Oleksandr Zinchenko has criticised Britain's response to the coronavirus crisis and given an insight into how Manchester City players are shielding themselves from the pandemic.

Premier League stars are warming to the idea of playing the remaining games of the season behind closed doors in order to complete the campaign.

We look at the top performing goalkeepers in the Premier League
We look at the top performing goalkeepers in the Premier League

DAILY MIRROR

Chelsea have been offered the chance to sign Philippe Coutinho this summer by Barcelona.

Players from all levels of the game are ready to revolt over plans to stage games behind-closed-doors.

Jack Grealish: Celebrations for the Aston Villa midfielder in their win over Brighton
Alex Kebble - Jack Grealish key Man Utd target

THE SUN

Premier League stars are being kept apart until May 1 at the earliest with a lockdown lasting for at least six weeks.

Bournemouth defender Simon Francis says Eddie Howe is finding a positive solution amid the coronavirus, using it to learn lessons and reflect upon the Cherries' tough Premier League campaign to date.

Manchester United have been handed a massive boost in their bid to sign Birmingham City wonder-kid Jude Bellingham, with Borussia Dortmund putting their transfer business on hold.

The best XI of the Sky Bet Championship season so far
The best XI of the Sky Bet Championship season so far

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Derby County are in advanced talks with American billionaire Michael Dell over a major financial injection.

Premiership Rugby is considering a raft of measures to help complete the season, including playing games behind closed doors, staging multiple matches at single venues and scheduling midweek fixtures.

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Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip
Football
08:05 · March 26, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United are leading the race to sign Jadon Sancho from Borussia Dortmund for £120m this summer.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to allow Chris Smalling to make his loan to Roma permanent, provided they can sign Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly.
The EFL is negotiating with its clubs and the PFA over a scheme that would see lower-league players put on sabbatical for the remainder of the lockdown.
Arsenal are growing 'confident' that they can keep hold of Real Madrid loanee Dani Ceballos should the Premier League season continue on into July.
West Brom are interested in completing a permanent deal for midfielder Filip Krovinovic if they win promotion to the Premier League.
Aston Villa attacker Trezeguet is a transfer target for Turkish Super Lig side Besiktas just a year after he moved to Villa Park.
Jadon Sancho: We look at Dorussia Dortmund star and his next destination
Jadon Sancho: We look at Dorussia Dortmund star and his next destination

DAILY MIRROR

A document created before the Premier League season got underway in August predicted Liverpool would win the title with Manchester United finishing fourth.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester City are understood to be surprised at Liverpool's involvement in the group action to query the details of their Champions League ban appeal.

THE SUN

Manchester United are ready to pay out £6m to season ticket holders if their final four Premier League games are cancelled or played behind closed doors.
Liverpool's Mo Salah
Click the image for Phil Thompson's latest column

THE GUARDIAN

Newcastle fans are angry with the club for not halting season-ticket payments.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The PFA have called an emergency meeting where salary reductions across the board for all players will be discussed.

DAILY RECORD

The head of Serie A has hinted that UEFA is considering extending domestic seasons into July and August.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hearts players are ready to tell Tynecastle chief Ann Budge they don't want to take a 50 per cent wage cut.

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Saturday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip including potential pay cuts for Premier League players
Football
07:58 · March 28, 2020 · 1 min read


DAILY STAR

John Stones' Manchester City future is in doubt as Pep Guardiola eyes a Leonardo Bonucci transfer.

DAILY EXPRESS

Rival Premier League clubs want to scrap the Premier League season and deny Liverpool the title.
John Stones: More injury woes for the Manchester City defender

John Stones

THE SUN

Premier League stars are facing a potential £100m-plus pay cut - to keep lower-league clubs alive.
Mesut Ozil's agent insists the German midfielder is happy at Arsenal and has no plans to leave this summer.

DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs have been warned not to use the phrase 'null and void' when discussing contingency plans for the rest of the season as fears grow the campaign will be scrapped.
Footballers across the Premier League and EFL are furious after being warned they face playing up to three matches in five days once the game returns.
The FA has held talks about senior executives and staff taking temporary pay cuts.

DAILY MIRROR

The FA is facing a non-League "revolt" as 20 clubs unite to change the decision to scrap the season.
Ed discusses five of the best moments from the jumps season
Ed discusses five of the best moments from the jumps season

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Wigan and Stoke have been tracking Hamilton defender Scott McMann as a potential signing for next season.

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Sunday's Paper Talk: Football news and gossip including Carlos Soler to Arsenal
Football
10:40 · March 29, 2020 · 3 min read


THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea intensified their bid to recruit Jude Bellingham prior to the coronavirus lockdown, with the club stepping up their efforts to lure the Birmingham teen star away from a prospective move to Manchester United.
Spain boss Luis Enrique revealed Adama Traore is closing in on a call-up as the Wolves star deliberates on his international future.
Valencia want at least £36m if they are forced to sell Arsenal target Carlos Soler.
Serie A side Lazio are interested in signing Chelsea forward Pedro, whose contract runs out this summer.
Crystal Palace are monitoring developments with Hearts left-back Aaron Hickey but have yet to make a bid.
Philippe Coutinho has rejected claims he holds a grudge against Daniel Levy over the collapse of a proposed transfer from Barcelona to Tottenham.
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich against Tottenham
Philippe Coutinho in action for Bayern Munich against Tottenham

SUNDAY MIRROR

Chelsea have asked Real Madrid about Morocco international Achraf Hakimi.
Arsenal and Manchester United could be about to receive a major blow in their pursuit of Atletico Madrid's Thomas Partey.
Manchester United face being denied a £16m-worth summer tour including a ground-breaking game in India as the coronavirus pandemic continues to sweep across the world.
Manchester City believe Arsenal are behind the plot to have their European ban upheld if the Covid-19 crisis prevents an appeal.
Manchester City are fully committed to finishing the football season - but will refuse to play again until they are given 100 per cent guarantees that the health crisis is over.
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is destined to end his career as Germany manager, according to tennis great Boris Becker.
Jurgen Klopp after Liverpool's defeat to Watford
Jurgen Klopp

SUN ON SUNDAY

The Premier League may not restart until July... and then could all be finished behind closed doors within four weeks.
Xherdan Shaqiri could be on his way out of Liverpool with Sevilla considering a move for the winger.
Wimbledon will open up its gates to the NHS in Britain's desperate fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
West Ham star Angelo Ogbonna claims Britain "laughed" at Italy and underestimated the impact of the coronavirus.
Tiger Roll fans pictured at Aintree
Click on the image for Sunday's Tiger Roll debate

STAR ON SUNDAY

Arsenal will consider a move for Luka Jovic if Real Madrid decide to cut him loose.
Liverpool could boost their transfer budget by offloading back-up forward Xherdan Shaqiri this summer.
Everton and West Ham are interested in signing Martin Braithwaite from Barcelona in the next transfer window, according to reports in Spain.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Arsenal and Chelsea are preparing to battle it out to sign Bayern Munich youngster Chris Richards in the summer transfer window, despite the defender not having made a competitive first-team appearance yet.
Chelsea have asked super agent Mino Raiola to keep them updated on contract talks between AC Milan and highly-rated goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has made Valencia star Carlos Soler a summer transfer target for the Gunners and the Spanish side have now revealed their asking price for the midfielder.
Mikel Arteta earn a 1-1 with Bournemouth in his first game as Arsenal boss
Mikel Arteta

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Scottish clubs fear they could be denied government handouts - if they are seen to be giving players fitness programmes.
Rangers insist they are 'ready and willing' to help the NHS battle coronavirus in any way possible.
Hibs players have held crisis talks with Easter Road chiefs in a bid to help the club through the coronavirus cash crisis.

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Monday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip, including Manchester United links with Saul Niguez
Football
09:04 · March 30, 2020 · 4 min read


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Isaac Hayden: Newcastle midfielder celebrates his late winner against Chelsea
Celebrations for Isaac Hayden and Newcastle
A proposed £340 m takeover of Newcastle United appears to have moved a step closer, with the Premier League having been informed of a bid led by the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia.
Premier League clubs are preparing for a "mini pre-season" lasting a minimum of two weeks before returning to competitive action when the football returns after the coronavirus crisis.
The Football Association is ready to open Wembley Stadium to the National Health Service as sport mobilises to offer its iconic venues to the fight against coronavirus.
Kane open to Spurs exit
Harry Kane scores Tottenham's first goal against Burnley
Harry Kane scores for Tottenham

DAILY STAR

Atletico Madrid celebrate Saul Niguez's goal against Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League
Atletico Madrid celebrate Saul Niguez's goal against Liverpool in the last 16 of the Champions League
Manchester United are growing increasingly confident of landing Atletico Madrid midfielder Saul Niguez this summer in a club-record £135m deal.
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has told Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang that he is a target for the Spanish club this summer - albeit not a priority signing.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is reportedly prioritising a new defensive midfielder in the upcoming transfer market, as he believes it will allow Gunners fans the opportunity to see the best of Mesut Ozil.
Chelsea and Tottenham will reportedly battle it out to sign Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope in the summer.
Manchester City chiefs have reportedly identified up to six candidates that could replace Pep Guardiola as manager.

DAILY MAIL


Cristiano Ronaldo chose to join Manchester United in 2003 because every other club that was interested in signing the winger wanted to loan him back to Sporting Lisbon, his agent Jorge Mendes has revealed.
Real Madrid are prepared to battle Arsenal, Barcelona and Bayern Munich to secure the signing of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano this summer.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has fallen in love with life under Paolo Fonseca at Roma after tough spells at Man United and Arsenal - and now he hopes the club can strike a £10m permanent deal, but reports suggest the Gunners are holding out for £18m.
Real Madrid have declared midfielder Fede Valverde almost unsellable with a staggering reported £448million release clause after interest from Manchester United.

THE SUN

Aaron Ramsey is set to join Manchester United in a Paul Pogba swap deal with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a big fan of the Juventus star, reports claim.
Leeds star Kalvin Phillips has delivered a big blow to Jose Mourinho by insisting he wants to stay at Elland Road for the rest of his career.
West Ham may have to play in front of retracted stands and an athletics track if the Premier League season is extended, with the Anniversary Games set for July 4 and 5 at the London Stadium.
West Ham could swoop for controversial Barcelona striker Martin Braithwaite.
Kane backs scrapping season
Shearer says Kane could leave
Jose struggles while Ole comes good
Sancho a perfect fit for Reds

DAILY MIRROR

Premier League stars could be put under a strict quarantine lockdown in hotels for a month as English football authorities want to squeeze the remaining games into a confined time frame during June.
Manchester United's hopes of signing Odion Ighalo on a permanent deal have been given a boost after his parent club Shanghai Shenhua reportedly identified his replacement.
The Serie A season could be cancelled on Monday as the coronavirus crisis shows no sign of loosening its grip.

OTHER

Barcelona legend Xavi says he is now ready to manage his former club, and picked out Neymar, Jadon Sancho and Serge Gnabry as transfer targets if he was to take charge at Camp Nou. (STORY HERE)
The Premier League has developed plans for clubs to play televised games in isolated "World Cup-style" camps in the midlands and London over June and July, in order to try and finish the 2019/20 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. (THE INDEPENDENT)
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a transfer target for Real Madrid and boss Zinedine Zidane has told the striker where he stands in the club's summer priorities. Aubameyang's current contract expires in the summer of 2021. (DAILY EXPRESS)
UEFA is drawing up plans to finish this season in August and have shortened competitions next season in order to minimise the devastating effect of the coronavirus on European football. (THE TIMES)
The Premier League is continuing its investigation into alleged breaches of financial fair play by Manchester City despite football shutting down due to the coronavirus pandemic. (THE TIMES)
An investigation has been launched after pictures surfaced online appearing to show Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish following an incident in which a Range Rover crashed into parked cars. (PRESS ASSOCIATION)
St Mirren have called in the police after someone flouted lockdown rules by breaking into their stadium and running on the pitch. (PRESS ASSOCIATION)
England keeper Tom Heaton has revealed he would like to return to former club Burnley in a coaching role when his playing days are over. (iNews)