║➽║ EXCLUSIVE Football News║

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Christopher Nkunku, Piero Hincapie, Enzo Fernandez
By Sporting Life
09:24 · TUE November 29, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including Chelsea closing in on an RB Leipzig star.

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on Christopher Nkunku's transfer from RB Leipzig - with only a contract needing to be signed (Daily Star).

The Blues are also looking at options to sign a new right-side defender and could make a move for Ecuador star Piero Hincapie, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen (Daily Express).

Leicester are set to renew their interest in former Chelsea starlet Jeremie Boga in January, having seen a deal with Atalanta in the summer break down at the 11th hour (Daily Mail).

Paper Talk: Monday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Manchester United will have to fork out over £100m if they want to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window (Daily Mirror).

David Beckham will make a bid to buy the Old Trafford, his friend Rio Ferdinand has revealed (The Sun).

Italian giants Juventus are targeting a January switch for Manchester United target Nico Williams, according to reports (The Sun).

Over to the World Cup, where Gareth Southgate is set to recall Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker to England's starting line-up as he looks to add experience to his team for their game against Wales (The Times).

Wales v England
Southgate will also attempt to further fire up his three Lions squad by showing a video of Gareth Bale and team-mates gloating over his squad's early exit from Euro 2016 against Iceland (The Times).

Teenage sensation Gavi missed training on Monday, a day after Spain's 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup (Daily Mail).

Karim Benzema could reportedly still rejoin France's World Cup squad with the Real Madrid striker believed to be recovering from injury quicker than expected (Daily Express).

Romelu Lukaku is reported to have acted as peacemaker after a heated clash between feuding Belgium players Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen and Kevin de Bruyne following their World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday (Daily Mail).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cody Gakpo, Jeremie Frimpong, Manchester United
By Sporting Life
12:16 · WED November 30, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including Manchester United targeting Cody Gakpo.

Manchester United are hopeful of signing both Jeremie Frimpong and Cody Gakpo in January, which could cost a total of £65m (Express, Sun).

Bayern Munich have ruled out signing Cristiano Ronaldo as they continue to target Harry Kane (Sun, Express).

Chris Wilder wants to become the new QPR boss (Sun).

Chelsea could sign a new goalkeeper in the summer, with the futures of Kepa Arrizabalaga and Edouard Mendy uncertain (Sun).

Paper Talk: Tuesday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli could be set to leave which in turn may end and lingering prospects of a European Super League being revived. The knock-on effect of that could be a Juventus firesale, with Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal all interested (Times, Express).

Arsenal could turn their attention to former target Carlos Soler, who only joined PSG in the summer, with him set to leave in January (Express).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Kane, Bayern Munich, Rashford, Ronaldo
By Sporting Life
15:54 · THU December 01, 2022

The latest gossip from Thursday's back pages, including Bayern Munich's pursuit of Harry Kane.

Bayern Munich are "working on" landing striker Harry Kane in a blockbuster £90m transfer.

The Tottenham frontman is currently in Qatar on World Cup duty, where England are reportedly using a special net for penalty practice every day ahead of the knockout stages.

Kane's international teammate Marcus Rashford is set to be offered a new long-term deal by Manchester United (all The Sun).

Reports suggest the Red Devils could well have new owners by the end of the season (Daily Mail).

And outgoing Old Trafford icon Cristiano Ronaldo missed Portugal training on Wednesday ahead of their final group game amid speculation over a record-breaking move to Saudi Arabia (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Wednesday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
He has reportedly sensationally agreed a bumper £173m-a-year contract with Al Nassr in Saudi Arabia, which would make him the highest earner in sport (Daily Mail).

United and Liverpool target Enzo Fernandez has been tipped for a move to a top club by former Manchester City and Argentina defender Pablo Zabaleta (Daily Express).

Klopp's Reds are reportedly targeting a move for Sofyan Amrabat, who has been impressing at the World Cup for Morocco (The Sun).

Chelsea are reportedly in 'advanced talks' to sign Brazilian wonderkid Andrey Santos from Vasco da Gama. The 18-year-old could be set to become the second acquisition of the Graham Potter era at Stamford Bridge (Daily Express).

And a Premier League footballer under investigation for two alleged rapes has had his bail extended to a date in early January (The Guardian).

Across the pond, Gareth Bale must decide by the end of February whether he will return to LAFC for the new Major League Soccer season (The Sun).

In Qatar, FIFA has issued a statement to try and reassure fans of their safety after an England supporter was subjected to a lengthy and humiliating strip search while trying to enter a World Cup stadium (Daily Mirror).

Belgium boss Roberto Martinez has hit back at suggestions of a rift in the team's camp at the World Cup, appearing to accuse the French media of trying to derail his side's campaign (Daily Mail).

Elsewhere in French media, television viewers were left thinking that Antoine Griezmann had scored an injury-time equaliser for Les Bleus against Tunisia when the station TF1 cut to an ad break believing the final whistle had gone (Daily Mirror).

And Argentina star Lionel Messi has received a grovelling apology from boxer Canelo Alvarez following a bizarre social media outburst (Daily Express).

On the continent, Juventus CEO John Elkann is determined to take the club back to its glory days, with a few club legends touted as potential new board members (Daily Mail).

In Scottish news, Al-Ahly have handed Celtic a major boost in their reported pursuit of Egyptian midfielder Mohamed "Afsha" Magdy. The club have gone back on their 'hands off' warning and named their price (Daily Record).

On the other side of Glasgow, Michael Beale says Rangers plan to add a further "one or two" key pieces to their backroom team, insisting he has the backing to add the "right player at the right price" in January.

Beale has landed a starring role in the club's new Christmas advert - just two days after he was unveiled as manager (both Scottish Sun).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Messi, Rice, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Joao Felix
By Sporting Life
08:28 · FRI December 02, 2022
The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including Barcelona's hopes of a Nou Camp return for Lionel Messi.

Barcelona are talking up the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, with sporting director Jordi Cruyff saying: "Barca and Messi have to be together again one day. This is clear." (The Sun)

Messi's great rival Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to rival an earlier bid made by their domestic rivals Al Nassr (Mirror).

Ronaldo's former club Manchester United will reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in a bid to land Joao Felix in January - with Atletico Madrid 'ready to sell' for €100million (£86m). (Daily Mail)

Over in Qatar, Brazil are reportedly concerned Neymar could be out for the entire World Cup after he was forced off in their opening game with an ankle injury. (The Sun)

Back at home, Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group are still putting recruitment high on their agenda amid apparent changes to their takeover plan, which may not see them sell their whole stake in the club after all. (Mirror)

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Moving on to in-demand England stars, Declan Rice hinted at an imminent West Ham exit after admitting he is "100 per cent" hungry to win titles (The Sun) as well as signalling his intention to play in the Champions League (Daily Telegraph).

Borussia Dortmund's managing director Carsten Cramer has warned Liverpool not to expect any 'gifts' in their pursuit of England star Jude Bellingham (Daily Mail) - although Cramer has labelled the Reds his preferred destination for the teenager (Daily Express).

On the managerial front, Roberto Martinez will pursue options in club management after tearful scenes in the Belgium dressing room as he stood down following the nation's World Cup exit. (Daily Telegraph)

In Scotland, Aiden McGeady could return from a four-month injury lay-off to feature for Hibs in next week's friendly against FC Edinburgh. (The Times)

Celtic have been joined by Ferencvaros in the chase for South Korea World Cup star Cho Gue-sung. The Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors striker is attracting interest from across Europe with Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou amongst the interested parties. (Daily Record)

Canada boss John Herdman has dropped the latest clue that Alistair Johnston is imminently set to move to Celtic following their World Cup exit. (Daily Record)

Queens Park Rangers interim boss Paul Hall has shot down the chances of Leon Balogun rejoining Rangers after Michael Beale's move back to Ibrox sparked Loftus Road fan concerns. (Daily Record)

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly have a release clause in wonderkid Oscar Gloukh's contract with a host of clubs lining up to sign the midfielder in January. (Daily Record)

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Messi, Rice, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Joao Felix
By Sporting Life
12:05 · FRI December 02, 2022
The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including Barcelona's hopes of a Nou Camp return for Lionel Messi.

Barcelona are talking up the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, with sporting director Jordi Cruyff saying: "Barca and Messi have to be together again one day. This is clear." (The Sun)

Messi's great rival Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to rival an earlier bid made by their domestic rivals Al Nassr (Mirror).

Ronaldo's former club Manchester United will reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in a bid to land Joao Felix in January - with Atletico Madrid 'ready to sell' for €100million (£86m). (Daily Mail)

Over in Qatar, Brazil are reportedly concerned Neymar could be out for the entire World Cup after he was forced off in their opening game with an ankle injury. (The Sun)

Back at home, Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group are still putting recruitment high on their agenda amid apparent changes to their takeover plan, which may not see them sell their whole stake in the club after all. (Mirror)

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Moving on to in-demand England stars, Declan Rice hinted at an imminent West Ham exit after admitting he is "100 per cent" hungry to win titles (The Sun) as well as signalling his intention to play in the Champions League (Daily Telegraph).

Borussia Dortmund's managing director Carsten Cramer has warned Liverpool not to expect any 'gifts' in their pursuit of England star Jude Bellingham (Daily Mail) - although Cramer has labelled the Reds his preferred destination for the teenager (Daily Express).

On the managerial front, Roberto Martinez will pursue options in club management after tearful scenes in the Belgium dressing room as he stood down following the nation's World Cup exit. (Daily Telegraph)

In Scotland, Aiden McGeady could return from a four-month injury lay-off to feature for Hibs in next week's friendly against FC Edinburgh. (The Times)

Celtic have been joined by Ferencvaros in the chase for South Korea World Cup star Cho Gue-sung. The Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors striker is attracting interest from across Europe with Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou amongst the interested parties. (Daily Record)

Canada boss John Herdman has dropped the latest clue that Alistair Johnston is imminently set to move to Celtic following their World Cup exit. (Daily Record)

Queens Park Rangers interim boss Paul Hall has shot down the chances of Leon Balogun rejoining Rangers after Michael Beale's move back to Ibrox sparked Loftus Road fan concerns. (Daily Record)

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly have a release clause in wonderkid Oscar Gloukh's contract with a host of clubs lining up to sign the midfielder in January. (Daily Record)

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Messi, Rice, Ronaldo, Bellingham, Joao Felix
By Sporting Life
12:05 · FRI December 02, 2022

The latest gossip from Friday's back pages, including Barcelona's hopes of a Nou Camp return for Lionel Messi.

Barcelona are talking up the possibility of Lionel Messi returning to the club, with sporting director Jordi Cruyff saying: "Barca and Messi have to be together again one day. This is clear." (The Sun)

Messi's great rival Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly received a proposal from Saudi Arabian club Al Hilal to rival an earlier bid made by their domestic rivals Al Nassr (Mirror).

Ronaldo's former club Manchester United will reportedly face competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in a bid to land Joao Felix in January - with Atletico Madrid 'ready to sell' for €100million (£86m). (Daily Mail)

Over in Qatar, Brazil are reportedly concerned Neymar could be out for the entire World Cup after he was forced off in their opening game with an ankle injury. (The Sun)

Back at home, Liverpool's owners Fenway Sports Group are still putting recruitment high on their agenda amid apparent changes to their takeover plan, which may not see them sell their whole stake in the club after all. (Mirror)

Paper Talk: Thursday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Moving on to in-demand England stars, Declan Rice hinted at an imminent West Ham exit after admitting he is "100 per cent" hungry to win titles (The Sun) as well as signalling his intention to play in the Champions League (Daily Telegraph).

Borussia Dortmund's managing director Carsten Cramer has warned Liverpool not to expect any 'gifts' in their pursuit of England star Jude Bellingham (Daily Mail) - although Cramer has labelled the Reds his preferred destination for the teenager (Daily Express).

On the managerial front, Roberto Martinez will pursue options in club management after tearful scenes in the Belgium dressing room as he stood down following the nation's World Cup exit. (Daily Telegraph)

In Scotland, Aiden McGeady could return from a four-month injury lay-off to feature for Hibs in next week's friendly against FC Edinburgh. (The Times)

Celtic have been joined by Ferencvaros in the chase for South Korea World Cup star Cho Gue-sung. The Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors striker is attracting interest from across Europe with Parkhead boss Ange Postecoglou amongst the interested parties. (Daily Record)

Canada boss John Herdman has dropped the latest clue that Alistair Johnston is imminently set to move to Celtic following their World Cup exit. (Daily Record)

Queens Park Rangers interim boss Paul Hall has shot down the chances of Leon Balogun rejoining Rangers after Michael Beale's move back to Ibrox sparked Loftus Road fan concerns. (Daily Record)

Maccabi Tel Aviv reportedly have a release clause in wonderkid Oscar Gloukh's contract with a host of clubs lining up to sign the midfielder in January. (Daily Record)

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Cody Gakpo,
By Sporting Life
15:04 · MON December 05, 2022

The latest gossip from Monday's back pages, including news on Netherlands World Cup star Cody Gakpo.

PSV are willing to sell for £50m, with Manchester United ready to swoop in January to land the Netherlands star (The Sun). Gakpo has said will make a decision on his future after the World Cup amid interest (Daily Telegraph).

According to reports, a consortium involving high-profile figures from Saudi Arabia and Qatar are preparing a bid for Liverpool (Daily Express).

After his poor performances in the World Cup with Belgium, Real Madrid are reportedly set to cut ties with Eden Hazard (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Friday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
In a swap deal which would include Ibrahima Konate, Dusan Vlahovic could be on his way to Liverpool (The Sun).

Patrick Bamford has been left out of Leeds' Spain training camp after undergoing a groin operation. Jadon Sancho will miss Manchester United's trip to Spain, though. (The Athletic).

It is reported Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is a target for Olympiakos (Scottish Sun).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Vincent Kompany, Pedro Porro, Youri Tielemans
By Tom Carnduff
09:17 · TUE December 06, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including Belgium's search for their next head coach.

Vincent Kompany is on the shortlist to replace Roberto Martinez as Belgium boss (The Sun).

Staying with Belgium, where Tottenham are keen on signing Club Brugge ace Andreas Skov Olsen, according to reports (The Sun).

Spurs and their North London rivals Arsenal are in a transfer battle to sign Ecuador's 20-year-old defender Piero Hincapie (The Sun).

They could also be set to boost Manchester City's January transfer funds with Antonio Conte reportedly targeting a move for Sporting right-back Pedro Porro (Daily Express).

Paper Talk: Monday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Those at the top of the Barcelona hierarchy are reportedly resigned to missing out on Leicester midfielder Youri Tielemans due to the fact he is expected to join another club - Arsenal (Daily Mirror).

There is some good news for the La Liga giants though, as World Cup star Mohammed Kudus is a transfer target for the Camp Nou club (The Sun).

Back to the Premier League, where Manchester United are lining up a free transfer for Yann Sommer, according to reports (The Sun).

The Old Trafford club are also reportedly heating up their pursuit of Jeremie Frimpong (The Sun).

Portuguese newspaper A Bola has published a poll revealing 70 per cent of readers want former Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo dropped for the Switzerland last-16 tie (Daily Mail).

DELETE CAPTION World Cup cross-sell image - use link https://www.sportinglife.com/football
Chelsea have made Romeo Lavia their N'Golo Kante replacement (The Sun).

Aston Villa want to sign a marquee wide forward for Unai Emery in January as they prepare to back their newly-appointed head coach in the winter market with Borussia Monchengladbach's Marcus Thuram and Matheus Cunha of Atletico Madrid the main targets of interest (Daily Express).

Newcastle are reportedly aiming to beat Barcelona to the signing of Brazilian wonderkid Andrey Santos (The Sun).

Glen Kamara will leave Rangers for more game time as Finland mentor claims 'everything changed' after Steven Gerrard (Daily Record).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Gabriel Martinelli, Joao Felix, Memphis Depay
By Sporting Life
10:15 · WED December 07, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including several touted big-name ins and outs at Barcelona in January.

Barcelona are watching Arsenal and Brazil striker Gabriel Martinelli's World Cup progress closely and are hoping to encourage midfielder Frenkie de Jong to take a wage cut to free up funds for January transfer activity (Daily Mail).

There could also be outgoings at the Nou Camp with Tottenham reportedly considering a January move for Barcelona and Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie (The Sun).

Aston Villa could pull off a shock transfer in January amid claims that Unai Emery's side are leading the race to sign Portugal and Atletico Madrid superstar Joao Felix (Daily Mirror).

Manchester United are keen on a surprise reunion with Barcelona's Dutch striker Memphis Depay, while whizzkid Alejandro Garnacho is reportedly set to see his wages increase 10-fold at Old Trafford (The Sun).

Paper Talk: Tuesday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Newcastle's record signing Alexander Isak will miss the club's mid-season friendlies and faces a race against time to be fit for the return of the Premier League (Daily Mail).

The Magpies still intend to send Garang Kuol out on loan in January and have received significant interest in the 18-year-old from home and abroad, but his temporary destination is yet to be decided (The Athletic).

Former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel could replace Hansi Flick as Germany boss after Die Mannschaft's embarrassing World Cup group-stage exit (The Sun).

DELETE CAPTION - USE THIS LINK https://www.sportinglife.com/football
Joey Barton's League One side Bristol Rovers are facing a battle to keep hold of teenage whizz kid Kofi Shaw with Premier League interest soaring (Daily Mail).

Forgotten man Moussa Dembele could reportedly leave Lyon for as little as £5m in January as the Ligue 1 side look to cash in on the former Celtic striker (Daily Record).

Contract rebel Nicolas Raskin is set to hold crunch talks with Standard Liege over a new deal with Rangers touted as one of the clubs keeping tabs on the midfielder (Daily Record).

[miri-01]

Transfer rumours and football gossip: Gareth Southgate, Cody Gakpo, Adrien Rabiot
By Sporting Life
08:55 · THU December 08, 2022

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including the FA's intention to persuade Gareth Southgate to stay on as England manager.

The FA do not want Gareth Southgate to step down as England manager after the World Cup and will try and get him to stay, no matter the result against France (Times).

Raheem Sterling is considering returning to the England squad ahead of Saturday's quarter-final with France after his family home was burgled (Sun, Telegraph).

Paper Talk: Wednesday's gossip
Out of contract: The best free agents
Done deals: Every completed transfer
Sky Bet's latest transfer odds
Manchester United are formulating a plan over when to make a move for Netherlands star Cody Gakpo (Mail).

France and Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot says he wants to move to the Premier League after coming close to joining Manchester United in the summer (Express).

Arsenal's plans to sign Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk in January may be shelved following Brazil forward Gabriel Jesus's knee surgery (Sun).

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says they won't splash the cash in January because of Financial Fair Play restrictions (Mail).

West Ham want to sign a striker in January, according to reports (Sun).