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Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours, reports & gossip as Manchester United eye James Rodriguez and Arsenal look set to lose Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Football
09:00 · April 17, 2020 · 3 min read


THE SUN

Tottenham have approached former boss Mauricio Pochettino about a potential pay cut to his gardening leave salary amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The Premier League's 'Big Six' will join forces and dismiss calls to set a cut-off date for the season.
Manchester United feel they have not lost out in the race for Jude Bellingham after laying on the charm offensive for the Birmingham wonderkid.
Brazil and Barcelona legend Rivaldo admits he would have loved to play for Manchester United had he moved to England.
Manchester United join Liverpool and Barcelona as Brazilian starlet Tete's dream destinations, the winger has confirmed.
Manchester United are holding talks with Real Madrid flop James Rodriguez over a potential £35m move to Old Trafford.
Wissam Ben Yedder is tackled by James Rodriguez
Wissam Ben Yedder is tackled by James Rodriguez
Chelsea and Arsenal have been dealt a major transfer blow with Barcelona expecting Philippe Coutinho to stay at the Nou Camp.
Arsenal are reportedly nearing an end to their pay cut saga that will see a 12.5 per cent monthly reduction amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Arsenal star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang "wants to quit this summer" with Real Madrid and Barcelona considering moves for the striker.
Diego Costa is set to see out his Atletico Madrid contract until 2021 - before leaving on a free transfer.

DAILY MAIL

Borussia Dortmund remain hopeful they can complete a deal for Birmingham youngster Jude Bellingham despite interest from Manchester United.
Birmingham's Jude Bellingham is a target for numerous Premier League clubs
Birmingham's Jude Bellingham is a target for numerous Premier League clubs
Premier League clubs are worried about receiving instalments of transfer fees worth more than £100m and from European sides because of the collapse of TV deals on the continent.
Stan Kroenke will provide Arsenal with a major cash injection to help ease the club through the coronavirus financial crisis.
Everton are reportedly interested in signing Torino's Andrea Belotti this summer, with Manchester United and Napoli also pursuing the striker.
Former Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce has urged the club to stick with Steve Bruce and not return to the 'negative football' under Rafael Benitez once their proposed takeover is complete.
Barcelona coach Quique Setien is pessimistic that the Spanish top-flight season will be able to be completed and has called La Liga's conditions for the campaign recommencing 'a non-starter' due to the continued threat of the novel coronavirus.
Jesse Lingard: The Manchester United midfielder picked up an injury against PSG
What has happened to Lingard? Click on the image to read Joe Townsend's thoughts

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United are lining up a £74m bid for Kalidou Koulibaly after Napoli chief Aurelio De Laurentiis gave the move the green light.
Football League players will not be forced to play during the coronavirus crisis when games start again on June 6.
Ousmane Dembele has been warned that Barcelona should sell him this summer by club legend Rivaldo.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United may miss out on Italian hot prospect Federico Chiesa after the Fiorentina chairman claimed that "he wants to stay" with the Serie A club.
Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa
Fiorentina forward Federico Chiesa
Trent Alexander-Arnold has revealed that he has not watched back last season's Champions League Final win over Tottenham because he doesn't believe in looking back on past accomplishments.
Germany legend Lothar Matthaus has called on Dayot Upamecano to stay at RB Leipzig to continue his development, meaning Manchester United and Arsenal may miss out on the star this summer.
The EFL is considering a proposal to scrap the summer transfer window for clubs in the Championship, League One and League Two.

DAILY STAR

Premier League clubs fear next season might not start until October due to the coronavirus crisis.
Chelsea have reportedly entered the race to sign RB Leipzig forward Timo Werner this summer, with the Blues making direct contact with the player's representatives.
Timo Werner has been linked with a move to the Premier League
Timo Werner has been linked with a move to the Premier League
Manchester United were in the process of preparing to sign a replacement for Odion Ighalo before the coronavirus pandemic changed disrupted their plans.
Everton have made a bid to sign Ciro Immobile from Lazio and have offered Moise Kean as part of the deal.

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Sunday's Paper Talk: News and gossip from the back pages including Rafa Benitez's return to Newcastle
Football
10:14 · April 19, 2020 · 3 min read


SUNDAY MIRROR

Liverpool have made contact with the representatives of Inter Milan midfielder Marcelo Brozovic over a potential £52m transfer.
Arsenal have made an enquiry for Valencia striker Rodrigo Moreno with doubts over the future of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Alexandre Lacazette.
Barcelona want to offload Philippe Coutinho in the summer and would prefer him moving back to the Premier League.
Gianluigi Buffon has reportedly agreed a new deal with Juventus to take him into a 26th season as a professional.
Manchester United are recruiting a new head of social media - a role paying up to £100,000 - to promote the club and educate players over their use of various platforms.
Chelsea star Willian has warned Premier League bosses they are in danger of bringing the game into disrepute - and even says Liverpool aren't concerned about the title right now.
Gianluigi Buffon with the Serie A trophy
Gianluigi Buffon with the Serie A trophy

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

A growing number of EFL clubs are questioning the wisdom of attempting to finish the 2019-20 season with threats of boycotting games even being contemplated.
Everton have interest in Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish but a move would be below Brazil duo Gabriel Magalhaes and Everton Soares in their list of priorities.
Barcelona are looking at Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico as a potential replacement for Junior Firpo.
Kevin-Prince Boateng was keen on a move to Hertha Berlin but says then manager Jurgen Klinsmann ignored his calls.
Manuel Neuer has admitted he is 'annoyed' that details surrounding his contract talks with Bayern Munich have been leaked in the media.
RB Leipzig are yet to speak to clubs about in-demand striker Timo Werner, with Liverpool and Bayern Munich reportedly interested in a summer move.
Jack Grealish: Celebrations for the Aston Villa midfielder in their win over Brighton
Jack Grealish

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Jadon Sancho will be offered a massive pay rise by Borussia Dortmund, taking his weekly salary to around £165,000, to tempt him into staying at the club over a move back to England.
Inter Milan are ready to offer Everton's Moise Kean an escape route from Goodison Park this summer.
Afaak flew late to win the Hunt Cup - but who was on board?
Afaak flew late to win the Hunt Cup - but who was on board?

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Chelsea are keen to open talks with Freiburg over striker Luca Waldschmidt, a player who has been dubbed as the "next Gerd Muller".
Arturo Vidal will turn down a move to Manchester United and instead join Newcastle if Massimiliano Allegri takes over as manager at St James' Park.
Chelsea stars have unanimously agreed to take a £10m hit for the next four months to ease the club's cash woes.
Inter Milan are weighing up a move for Manchester United forward Anthony Martial, according to a report in Italy.
Arsenal are ready to offer Alexandre Lacazette as part of a deal to secure the services of midfielder Thomas Partey.
Derby County and Besiktas are keen on signing Joe Hart when his contract at Burnley expires.
Crystal Palace are still keen on Nathan Ferguson after a January move for the West Brom right-back fell through because he needed knee surgery.
Angry Championship clubs want cash-strapped rivals given transfer bans for deferring player wages.
Stable Tours coming up on Sporting Life
Stable Tours coming up on Sporting Life

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Rafael Benitez is on the verge of a return to Newcastle when their proposed Saudi takeover is completed.
Southampton are set to become the next Premier League club put up for sale because of the crippling financial impact of coronavirus, with £50m having been knocked off the asking price.
Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford will be fit enough to return to training when Manchester United's squad gets back to work.
Manchester United have more interest in signing Jack Grealish from Aston Villa than any deal for Real Madrid's James Rodriguez.
Rafa Benitez: The Spaniard has warned Newcastle they could 'suffer'
Rafa Benitez

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Referee Kevin Clancy has admitted he wishes he had VAR so he could have ruled out Odsonne Eduard's controversial goal for Celtic in the Old Firm derby clash with Rangers.

SUNDAY MAIL

Rangers switched tactics in their bid for an independent inquiry into votergate - by adding Murdoch MacLennan to their SPFL hitlist.

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Ozil, Mertens, Icardi and Francoise
Football
09:08 · April 21, 2020 · 3 min read


DAILY MIRROR

Mesut Ozil is one of the Arsenal players to reject the club's plea to take a 12.5 per cent wage cut from his £350,000 weekly salary.
Sylvain Distin has been put off going into management because of the lack of chances for black ex-professionals.
Port Vale owner Carol Shanahan fears EFL clubs will start to go bust if rescue packages are not put in place to save them from the financial impact of coronavirus.
Paris St-Germain's Kylian Mbappe could be worth as little as £35m because of the coronavirus pandemic, according to a former member of the European Parliament. The forward had been linked with a £250m move to Real Madrid before the pandemic.

DAILY STAR

Chelsea have reignited their interest in Napoli forward Dries Mertens.
Manchester United have reportedly "held talks" with Jorge Mendes over a possible £110m deal for Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix.
Mesut Ozil is back in the Arsenal starting line-up
Mesut Ozil reportedly rejected Arsenal's wage cut agreement

THE SUN

Mauro Icardi could become the central figure in a three-way transfer deal involving Juventus, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan.
Darren Fletcher is returning to Manchester United to become one of the club's ambassadors.
Real Madrid might not play any behind closed doors games at the Bernabeu and have asked permission to use their reserve team's Alfredo di Stefano Stadium instead.
Manchester United have ended their interest in Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, but Arsenal and Everton remain interested.
Arsenal are keen on 16-year-old Rennes midfielder Noah Francoise, but face competition for his signature from PSG and Sevilla.
Steve Bruce will be given until the end of the season to prove to the prospective new Newcastle owners he can deliver European football. Mauricio Pochettino is already being linked to the club.
Leaked documents have shown Barcelona's doomsday scenario of £882m losses and the Nou Camp being closed for 10 months because of the coronavirus pandemic
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DAILY MAIL

Newcastle's Saudi Arabian buyers told Mike Ashley not to announce the sale of the club until it is fully completed.
Manchester United have plans in place to protect their players' mental health should the United Kingdom's lockdown continue.
Newcastle owner Mike Ashley
Mike Ashley hopes to complete a deal to sell Newcastle

THE GUARDIAN

Manchester United are redrawing their transfer policy because of coronavirus and it will almost certainly leave them unable to afford Tottenham striker Harry Kane.
FIFA say a planned £800m investment in women's football between 2019 and 2022 will not be cut despite the impact of coronavirus.

DAILY EXPRESS

Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey is a target for Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta, but the Spanish club believes they can tie the 26-year-old down to a new contract.
Manchester City have joined the race for Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, with Barcelona, Inter Milan and Real Madrid also interested in the striker who is out of contract in the summer of 2021.

SCOTTISH SUN

Hibs chief Leeann Dempster has warned a meteor is about to hit Scottish football, calling for a ceasefire within the game and urging clubs to focus on a way to cope with the coronavirus crisis.

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Thursday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Pochettino, Aubameyang, James Rodriguez and Coutinho
Football
08:32 · April 23, 2020 · 3 min read


THE SUN

Arsenal are holding talks with £50m-rated Thomas Partey over a move, the player's dad has confirmed.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could reportedly be the subject of a "cheeky" bid from Chelsea at the end of the season.
The scale of the operation required to play a single Premier League match behind closed doors has been revealed by official documents in Germany, with Bundesliga chiefs saying that a minimum of 322 people are needed.
David Beckham has reportedly entered negotiations to bring James Rodriguez to Inter Miami from his former club Real Madrid.
Alexis Sanchez has endured a "traumatic" year while on loan with Inter Milan, according to Chile boss Reinaldo Rueda.
Watford could be reported to FIFA after allegedly failing to pay the clubs that trained Ismaila Sarr.
The career of former Stoke striker Jese Rodriguez has been left in limbo after he had his contract at Sporting Lisbon terminated.

DAILY STAR

Mauricio Pochettino is interested in holding talks with Newcastle United when the club's takeover is complete, according to reports.
Liverpool could miss out on £18m in bonus payments if Barcelona offload playmaker Philippe Coutinho to Chelsea this summer, it has emerged.

DAILY MAIL

The Premier League has drafted in a group of cardiologists to provide a report on the potential effect on players of coronavirus, amid concerns over the harm a potential return to football may cause.
Tottenham will be on the lookout for a new right-back in the next transfer window leaving Serge Aurier's future in doubt.
West Ham manager David Moyes hopes the over-indulgent football industry will 'reset' itself after the coronavirus pandemic left multiple clubs facing financial oblivion.
Michael O'Neill has turned his back on a £500,000 Euro 2020 bonus after stepping down as Northern Ireland manager on Wednesday.

DAILY EXPRESS

Liverpool have reached an agreement with Wolves to loan Loris Karius to Molineux next season, according to reports in Turkey.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Wayne Rooney is leading talks with Derby County over wage reductions as the club race to reach an agreement before April 30.
Queens Park Rangers players have been asked by the club to consider a 50 per cent paycut, the largest yet for a Championship team and a signal of the pressure that some in the division are feeling in the grip of the coronavirus crisis.
A growing pool of Football League clubs are trying to budget for the prospect of behind-closed-doors games for the remainder of this year due to the coronavirus crisis.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers icon Ronald de Boer has urged UEFA to give the SPFL board approval to hand Celtic the Premiership title.
Brendan Rodgers insists he still has no regrets over walking out on Celtic's 10-in-a-row bid.

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Friday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Pogba, Karius, Ziyech and Grealish
Football
12:19 · April 24, 2020 · 3 min read


DAILY STAR

Manchester United have refused to trigger the 12 month extension in Paul Pogba's contract - and remain determined to sell him in the next transfer window.
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius looks likely to turn down the chance of a £7m move to Wolves.

DAILY MAIL

Ajax star Hakim Ziy
ech will be free to join Chelsea in a planned £36.6m move in June with the Eredivisie set to be cancelled - but the midfielder won't be able to play for his new team this season even if it is delayed.
Manchester United have slapped an astonishing £35million price tag on Paris Saint-Germain target Diogo Dalot.
British billionaire Alki David is confident he will attain the naming rights for Barcelona's Nou Camp stadium in a potentially record-breaking deal.
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi would reportedly prefer to rekindle his partnership with Neymar than for the club to sign Lautaro Martinez from Inter Milan in the summer.
Paul Pogba's Premier League season stats do not make for good reading
Paul Pogba's Premier League season stats do not make for good reading

THE SUN

Kyle Walker and Jack Grealish will avoid being frozen out by England manager Gareth Southgate despite their lockdown antics.
Philippe Coutinho can get back to his best by leaving Barcelona and joining Chelsea, Brazil legend Rivaldo insists.
Sol Campbell is on the brink of quitting as Southend boss.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Sabri Lamouchi is in talks over a new contract at Nottingham Forest while the head coach, his staff and the board are taking significant pay cuts to assist the club during the coronavirus pandemic.
The coronavirus crisis has left some Women's Championship and National League players homeless and unable to negotiate new contracts.

DAILY EXPRESS

Real Madrid have been tipped to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba this summer.
Wolves star Adama Traore is being monitored by Liverpool and Arsenal.
Manchester United target Jadon Sancho has had his transfer value slashed by Borussia Dortmund ahead of the summer window, reports say.
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DAILY MIRROR

Borussia Dortmund are confident they can ward off transfer interest from Man Utd to convince Jadon Sancho to sign an extension to his contract.
Chelsea are struggling to come to a decision on the future of goalkeeper and record-signing Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Liverpool have reportedly made contact with Philippe Coutinho over transfer speculation linking the 27-year-old with a return to Anfield.
Man Utd and Man City have been given a free run at Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez after Barcelona decided against taking up their first option to buy the midfielder.
Atletico Madrid star Thomas Partey has denied his father's claim that the Gunners were in negotiations to sign the midfielder.
Liverpool's controversial Champions League match against Atletico Madrid is the subject of an official inquiry into whether there is a link between the game and a rise in coronavirus cases.
Inter Milan have reportedly entered the race to sign Man Utd midfielder Paul Pogba.
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SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic fans have been told to stay away from Parkhead if the Hoops are crowned nine-in-a-row league champions during lockdown.
Jason Naismith insists it would be an honour to wear a Hibs shirt hailing our NHS heroes next season.

DAILY RECORD

Aberdeen's plan to restart the season behind closed doors is set to be rejected after UEFA bosses effectively green lighted the SPFL's plan to crown Celtic champions.

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Saturday's Paper Talk: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang set for exit?
Football
10:01 · April 25, 2020 · 3 min read


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal's Premier League and European rivals believe the club will be forced to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in the next transfer window.
Kepa Arrizabalaga could get another season to try to impress Chelsea head coach Frank Lampard following the coronavirus crisis.

THE SUN

Alexis Sanchez is facing a footballing limbo with neither Inter Milan nor Manchester United wanting him.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has revealed he gave Arsene Wenger a glass of "rubbish" red wine after a game - and had to apologise.
Bury owner Steve Dale has amazingly revealed he is waiting for  the  FA to put his club into the National League for next season.
Cedric Soares is keen to secure a permanent move to Arsenal despite failing to complete a single minute for the Gunners since joining them on loan.
Manchester United have been offered flop Angel Di Maria back as part of a swap deal with Paul Pogba, according to sensational reports.

DAILY MIRROR

Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has been told to stop waiting and make his move for Paul Pogba this summer.
Everton are reportedly considering a stunning bid to bring Barcelona's Philippe Coutinho to Goodison Park.
La Liga president Javier Tebas has suggested there will be no matches played in front of supporters in the division until next year amid the ongoing coronavirus crisis.
Bundesliga stars may have to wear masks on their return to football - with games stopped if they slip off.
Liverpool have earmarked Lazio forward Joaquin Correa as a potential transfer target, according to reports from Italy.
Tottenham's Harry Kane in action against West Ham
Premier League edges closer to behind closed doors return

DAILY STAR

Saudi Arabian investors were reportedly interested in buying Manchester United before turning their intentions to Newcastle.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's father has appeared to back calls from Arsenal fans for his son to extend his contract with the club beyond next summer.
Barcelona are set to test Manchester United's position on Diogo Dalot after a strong assessment of the right-back.
Barcelona and Manchester City are among the leading candidates interested in signing Benfica defender Ruben Dias, according to reports.
Newcastle United have reportedly made contact with Barcelona about the prospect of signing Emerson - and the Catalan club are ready to sell.

DAILY MAIL

Brighton hired a mental health specialist to speak with players and staff after a survey found the number of footballers reporting symptoms of depression has doubled since the sport's shutdown.
Liverpool's Champions League quarter-final clash with Atletico Madrid will be the focus of an inquiry by the city council amid concerns it could have led to a high number of coronavirus infections in the area.
Real Madrid will take their interest in Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland no further after being put off by the fees of agent Mino Raiola, according to reports in Spain.
Atletico Madrid could be left clinging to the faint hope that UEFA will come up with a 'wildcard' system for next season's Champions League, in the event of this season's competitions not being able to be finished.

THE TIMES

The Premier League is planning to resume the season with matches at "approved" stadiums when the government grants permission for clubs to return to action.
The former Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has emerged as a contender for a key position at Newcastle United if the Amanda Staveley-led takeover of the club is allowed to go through.

DAILY RECORD

West Ham are on the trail of Rangers keeper Robby McCrorie.
Aberdeen have put plans for their new £50m stadium on hold.

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Monday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Bonucci, Hodgson, Koulibaly and Salah
Football
08:13 · April 27, 2020 · 4 min read


THE SUN

Clubs may be allowed to make five substitutions during games should the Premier League season be allowed to resume to avoid player burn out.
Roy Hodgson has told friends he does not expect to be allowed to attend Crystal Palace training or matches when the Premier League returns as stricter restrictions will remain in place for over 70s.
Manchester City are keen to boost their defensive depth by signing Juventus centre-half Leonardo Bonucci.
Chelsea came close to signing Neymar three years before he left Santos for Barcelona, according to one of the now PSG star's former agents.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be forced into a major clear out to boost his end of season transfer kitty.
Alan Pardew wants to stay on as boss of Dutch side Den Haag.
Crystal Palace's manager Roy Hodgson
Roy Hodgson may not be able to attend Crystal Palace matches

DAILY EXPRESS

Newcastle have opened talks with Napoli over defender Kalidou Koulibaly and also want to sign PSG striker Edinson Cavani and Real Betis forward Nabil Fekir.
Liverpool are closing on an unlikely financial boost as Juventus want to sign Luis Alberto, who the Anfield club included a 30 per cent sell-on fee on when they sold him to Lazio in 2016.

DAILY MIRROR

Premier League clubs have been briefed on the possibility of hotel lockdowns for players and staff as part of draconian regulations for a potential return to action.
Chelsea players want to discuss deferrals rather than cuts in their coronavirus pay negotiations.
Mohamed Salah has had to alter his training regime due to the start of Ramadan and has been putting himself through his paces in the early hours of the morning.
Arsenal have reportedly jumped ahead of Liverpool in the race to sign Chelsea winger Willian on a free transfer this summer.
Bukayo Saka left Arsenal fans scratching their heads when he posted a cryptic social media video amid speculation Borussia Dortmund are plotting a move for the left-back.
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DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs have warned players they must be ready to resume training with 48 hours' notice amid Government plans to quarantine arrivals from overseas for 14 days - that would include stars like Willian and Fernandinho who are among those to have left the country during the pandemic.
Out-of-contract players are on a collision course with EFL clubs over plans to ask them to play through July without extra payment.
Arsenal have made contact with Real Madrid regarding centre-back Eder Militao, according to reports in Spain.
Wilfried Ndidi has distanced himself from a possible move away from Leicester City by admitting he has no reason to leave the club.
Watford have joined the fight to sign full-back Kwadwo Asamoah who has fallen out of favour at Inter Milan.
AC Milan want Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic as their long-term replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Bitter UFC rivals Conor McGregor and Nate Diaz could have their trilogy fight on Dana White's "Fight Island" later this summer.

THE STAR

Newcastle are set to enter the Premier League-dominated race for Barcelona forward Philippe Coutinho.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Premier League clubs have snubbed an SOS appeal from St John Ambulance, whose volunteers are recognisable at major sporting events around the United Kingdom and usually earn £29,000 per week from top division matches.
World football players' union FIFPro insist safety must be guaranteed before any football resumes and are concerned an early return could send out the wrong message while coronavirus remains a threat.
Derby County are facing a crucial 48 hours as they attempt to strike a wage deferral deal with their players, after it emerged the Championship club will lose up to £10 million due to the coronavirus pandemic.

THE TIMES

The Government is urging the Premier League and other sporting competitions to step up planning for their returns in a bid to lift the national mood after more than a month of lockdown.
Premiership Rugby is facing a significant drop in value for broadcasting rights after failing to secure a deal before the coronavirus crisis struck.

THE GUARDIAN

Everton could force Moise Kean to make a public apology, on top of a likely £100,000 fine, for breaching lockdown rules.
Six Nations organisers are considering creating a new window for the women's competition, moving it away from men's games to try and increase exposure.

DAILY RECORD

Hearts remain on collision course with their players with those failing to accept a pay cut facing having their contracts suspended.

SCOTTISH SUN

Bayern Munich are preparing to snatch another Celtic kid - with Barry Hepburn set to head for Germany.
Clubs may be allowed to use five subs in a game if the Premiership season resumes.

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Wednesday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Aubameyang, Soumare, Mkhitaryan and Upamecano
Football
08:37 · April 29, 2020 · 2 min read


THE SUN

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be available for just £30m as Arsenal do not want to lose him for nothing when his contract expires in 2021.
Arsenal and Manchester United are part of a five-way fight to sign Monaco striker Wissam Ben Yedder.
Manchester United face a fight with Liverpool for the signing of Lille midfielder Boubakary Soumare.
EFL clubs are risking arguments as they will ask out-of-contract players to finish the coronavirus-hit season if it goes beyond June 30.
Arsenal have been told they will need to find £44m to sign on-loan Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos on a permanent basis.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang celebrates his second goal against Norwich
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang may be sold in the next transfer window

THE TIMES

The Premier League faces a revolt from clubs over "Project Restart" plans with fears over player safety and opposition to the prospect of playing matches at neutral venues.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have shelved plans to go to India in preseason while Manchester City have called off talks over potential games in the United States and Europe.
The Premier League will control all coronavirus testing on players in a bid to complete the season.
Roma are hoping to keep Arsenal midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan after his loan expires but talks have been put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Everton have held talks with Barcelona over 20-year-old centre back Jean-Clair Todibo. The Frenchman is currently on loan at Schalke.
Captain Tom Moore will be presented with a WWE title belt on his 100th birthday after helping raise more than £29m for NHS charities.
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DAILY MIRROR

The Premier League is wary of announcing a return amid backlash fears over their plans for comprehensive testing of players, potentially twice a week.
Premier League clubs are not in favour of accepting an offer from Wembley Stadium to help finish the 2019/20 season there.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United and Arsenal appear to have been beaten to the signing of RB Leipzig defender Dayot Upamecano, who is set to stay in Germany with Bayern Munich.
Paris Saint-Germain could move their remaining Champions League games to Qatar after the remainder of the Ligue 1 campaign was called off on Tuesday.
Police have been consulted over the prevention of Liverpool fans congregating wherever the behind-closed-doors game is played that could see them crowned Premier League champions.

SCOTTISH SUN

Coronavirus testing kits could cost Scottish Premiership clubs £150,000 if the remaining games on the schedule are cleared to be played.

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Friday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including van de Beek, Pogba, Hickey and coronavirus latest
Football
8:26 · May 01, 2020 · 2 min read

DAILY MAIL

Manchester United want Ajax starlet Donny van de Beek to replace Paul Pogba if he leaves Old Trafford.
EFL players below the Sky Bet Championship have been told it is likely that the season will not be finished, with too many coronavirus tests needed to resume action, and stadiums likely to be empty until January.
Coronavirus testing results are planned to be fast-tracked for Premier League players, with managers hoping to get the all-clear two days after each game when the season resumes.
Next season's League Cup could be scrapped should the number of teams in the Premier League be increased in the wake of the coronavirus crisis.
Sergio Aguero's Manchester City contract expires in 2021
Sergio Aguero is one player to speak out about his concerns

THE SUN

An anonymous Premier League club owner has warned that footballers will be able to refuse to play if the season resumes amid coronavirus fears.

DAILY MIRROR

Crisis-hit clubs at all levels are ganging up on agents who are owed hundreds of thousands of pounds from outstanding invoices from recent deals in January, amid the ongoing pandemic.
Brendan Rodgers says it would be "an absolute shame" if his former club Liverpool were not able to lift the 2019-20 title.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Premier League faces a pivotal 24 hours, with serious scepticism among some players and chief executives over the feasibility of new detailed proposals to resume the season on June 8 that have now been circulated to clubs.​
The EFL needs 66,000 coronavirus tests to be carried out on players and staff to complete the 2019-20 season heightening fears that the situation is unworkable and the campaign will have to be abandoned.

DAILY RECORD

Bayern Munich are the latest top club who are considering a move for Hearts' 17-year-old starlet Aaron Hickey.

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Saturday Paper Talk: Resumption rumours on May 2 2020
Football
10:18 · May 02, 2020 · 3 min read


THE SUN

Harry Kane, Jordan Henderson and Mark Noble have been inundated by calls from worried players over whether it is safe for football to return.
Manchester United players are taking legal advice over missed pay rises that would cost them up to a combined £50m if coronavirus means the season concludes.
Dean Henderson is set to leave Manchester United on loan again whenever the 2020/21 season is able to get under way as he is not keen to sit on the bench behind David De Gea.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Bundesliga squads will be tested twice a week for coronavirus and players will have food delivered to hotel rooms during isolation in order to stage matches behind closed doors.
The Premier League season is set to be completed at neutral venues, with the help of 40,000 coronavirus tests.
Bournemouth midfielder Jordon Ibe has undergone treatment to address his mental health after being caught driving without a licence.
League One and League Two clubs may be asked to vote on a series of radical changes to budgets and squad sizes as early as next week as the EFL looks to introduce tighter financial controls.

THE TIMES

Newcastle's players will return to training next week and key members of staff have been taken off furlough in a sign that the club is preparing for the season to be finished.
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DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have emailed staff asking them to come up with ideas to create a better atmosphere at Old Trafford if games are played behind closed doors.
Premier League clubs are already preparing for playing the entirety of next season behind closed doors, with Manchester United and Arsenal set to lose up to £100m from lack of matchday revenue.
Chelsea players' U-turn on accepting pay cuts last weekend followed pressure from players at other Premier League clubs.
English football's powerbrokers are in talks over establishing a financial relief fund to protect players left unemployed because of the coronavirus.

DAILY STAR

Jude Bellingham met with legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson when he visited the club's Carrington complex as he ponders a move from Birmingham City.
Feyenoord's Turkey U21 star Orkan Kokcu is being coveted by Arsenal but the Premier League side face competition for his signature from Sevilla.
Wolves striker Raul Jimenez has said it would be tough to ignore Real Madrid or Barcelona if they showed interest in him.

DAILY MIRROR

Civil war is in danger of breaking out between Premier League clubs with the top six facing criticism over their desire to complete the 2019/20 season.
Timo Werner looks set to miss out on a move to Anfield as champions-elect Liverpool now look virtually certain to do no transfer spending this summer.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta cancelled a potential move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Kevin Volland just after he took over at the Emirates.
Barcelona need to raise €70m before June 30 and will listen to offers for almost all of their players.