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Transfer rumours and football gossip: James Maddison, Bukayo Saka, Hakim Ziyech
By Sporting Life
08:27 · WED February 01, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including Chelsea's chase of Enzo Fernandez and Moises Caicedo's future.

Reports claim that Manchester City "really like" Arsenal star Bukayo Saka. (The Sun)

Pep Guardiola's side are also interested in making a summer move for Leicester midfielder James Maddison. (Daily Mail)

Amid interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Arsenal, striker Dusan Vlahovic wants a move to Real Madrid from Juventus. (The Sun)

According to reports in France, Hakim Ziyech's loan move to PSG was held up because Chelsea were "greedy" in their negotiations.

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Chelsea's Ben Chilwell is among Manchester City's targets for a new left-back after he almost signed from Leicester in 2020. (The Times)

Fellow Ecuador international Enner Valencia claims his compatriot Moises Caicedo should not have written the Instagram post which signalled he was leaving Brighton.

According to reports, former Poland manager Czeslaw Michniewicz is interested in becoming manager of Aberdeen. (Daily Record)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Chelsea, Marc Cucurella, Kalidou Koulibaly, Erling Haaland
By Sporting Life
11:04 · THU February 02, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including possible Chelsea exits for Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly and Erling Haaland's future.

Chelsea are once again set to spend in the summer, with 2022 signings Marc Cucurella and Kalidou Koulibaly among at least six high-profile players who could exit Stamford Bridge.

Boss Graham Potter is set to leave £116.5 million worth of talent out of his Champions League squad given restrictions on registering new players, amid reports club owners will not demand instant results after an expensive January window (all The Sun).

But failure to qualify for next season's Champions League will leave Chelsea in danger of breaching UEFA's financial fair play rules (The Times).

The Blues secured an under-the-radar Deadline Day buy with the signing of 17-year-old striker Jimmy-Jay Morgan from Southampton for a compensation fee in the region of £6m (Daily Mail).

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Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta has calmed talk of an early Manchester City exit for the Norwegian, saying her client is "married" to the club until 2027.

Athletic Club's decision to sign Ander Herrera on a permanent deal allowed Nottingham Forest to swoop for PSG goalkeeper Keylor Navas on loan, with the French side having previously been at the maximum number of senior players loaned out (both The Sun).

Dean Henderson refused Erik ten Hag's request to consider cutting short his loan spell at Forest to return to Manchester United (Daily Mirror).

United rejected late approaches for five fringe members of their first-team squad in the January window, but are expected to change their stance in the summer (Daily Mail).

Everton have turned their attention to free agent Isco after failing to bolster Sean Dyche's squad on Deadline Day (Daily Express).

The Toffees are still hoping to salvage a deal to sign free agent striker Andre Ayew as he prepares for face-to-face talks with two Premier League clubs.

Forest are keeping tabs on Everton's bid as Steve Cooper considers a move for the 33-year-old forward he worked with at Swansea (all Daily Mail).

In the EFL, an African billionaire is close to completing a £90m takeover at Sheffield United (The Times).

On the continent, Nicolo Zaniolo's family have hinted he could take legal action against AS Roma for the "psychological pressure" put on him during the January transfer window when he was unable to secure a club exit (The Sun).

Barcelona claim they were 18 seconds late submitting paperwork for $4m transfer target and LA Galaxy right-back Julian Araujo, though the La Liga giants are now anxiously waiting to hear back from FIFA on whether they can officially sign him (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Gabriel Martinelli, Paul Pogba, Moises Caicedo, Benjamin Pavard
By Sporting Life
20:12 · FRI February 03, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Friday's back pages, including rumours of a new long-term Arsenal deal for Gabriel Martinelli.

Gabriel Martinelli is ready to end speculation about his long-term future at Arsenal by signing a new four-and-a-half year deal (Daily Mirror).

The Gunners considered a deadline-day move for Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi after ending their pursuit of Brighton's Moises Caicedo (Daily Express).

Moises Caicedo's agent Manuel Sierra has criticised Brighton for denying his client a move that would have been "the dream of his whole life" (Daily Mail).

Bayern Munich are set to make Manchester United target Benjamin Pavard available for a reported fee of £27m in the summer (The Sun).

United activated an "emergency protocol" on Deadline Day to sign Marcel Sabitzer from a list of 10 central midfielders they were told could be available (Daily Mail).

The club reportedly turned down the chance to sign a new right-back in January due to the upturn in form displayed by Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Daily Express).

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Chelsea reportedly wanted to sign yet another midfielder on Deadline Day but were rebuked by Fiorentina when they asked for Sofyan Amrabat on loan.

Juventus are sensationally considering terminating Paul Pogba's contract, or attempting to sell him, after he has failed to play a single minute for the club since his return from Manchester United (both Daily Mail).

Allan Saint-Maximin's long-term future at Newcastle remains in some doubt with the club unable to offer him any guarantees in terms of increased playing time (Daily Express).

Team-mate Joelinton's brilliant club form has launched him into contention for a first Brazil cap (Daily Mail).

Tottenham are set to sign a £60m sponsorship deal with the South African government (Daily Mirror).

Manchester City are set to visit Japan and Thailand on a pre-season tour this summer (Daily Mail).

Southampton are likely to renew their interest in Celtic star Liel Abada in the summer after discussing him as a January transfer window option (Daily Record).

Max Aarons rejected two offers from Premier League clubs on deadline day as he wants to help Norwich secure promotion back to the top flight (The Sun).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Declan Rice, Mason Mount, Jude Bellingham, Manchester United.
By Sporting Life
10:08 · MON February 06, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Monday's back pages, including reports of a record price tag on West Ham's Declan Rice.

West Ham manager David Moyes says midfielder Declan Rice will command a British transfer record if he ever leaves the London Stadium (Daily Telegraph).

Mason Mount has rejected a new contract offer from Chelsea and is unhappy with the terms on offer (Daily Express).

Speculation over Blues boss Graham Potter's future continues as Germany manager Hansi Flick was seen at Chelsea's 0-0 home draw with Fulham on Friday (Daily Mail).

Liverpool, Real Madrid and Man City will fight it out to sign Jude Bellingham this summer (Daily Mail).

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The Reds' owners, Fenway Sports Group, are reportedly no longer interested in a full sale of the club, while Manchester United reportedly expect bids to take over the club from the Glazers will be submitted next week (Daily Mirror).

United fan and billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to be among those bidding for the club (The Sun).

The Old Trafford side would be willing to pay £107million to sign Victor Osimhen at the end of the season (Daily Express).

But Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay may be set to lead an exodus of six big-name exits from the club in a summer fire sale (Daily Star).

Meanwhile, David de Gea is confident new signing Marcel Sabitzer can fill in for midfield general Casemiro during his three-game suspension (Daily Mirror).

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Manchester City are to hand teenage starlet Rico Lewis a new bumper long-term deal with a 400 per cent pay rise.

Jesse Marsch admits he is concerned by the way in which Leeds seem to "find ways to lose matches" (both Daily Star).

PSG sporting adviser Luis Campos has reassured fans that contract talks with Lionel Messi are ongoing, with the club still hoping to reach a new deal (Daily Express).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Leeds, Victor Osimhen, Declan Rice
By Sporting Life
10:45 · TUE February 07, 2023
The latest rumours and gossip from Tuesday's back pages, including new news on the open head coach spot at Leeds.

It's been claimed that Manchester United are ready to spend £100m+ on Napoli striker Victor Osimhen to add to Erik ten Hag's squad in the summer transfer window. (Daily Mirror)

United reportedly saw a £100m bid for West Ham captain Declan Rice rejected last summer. (The Sun)

West Brom boss Carlos Corberan is a strong contender to take charge of Leeds after Jesse Marsch's sacking. (Daily Telegraph)

Sheffield Wednesday manager Darren Moore could be set for a surprise Baggies return if Carlos Corberan leaves. (Daily Mail)

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Tottenham will not sell Harry Kane to a rival this summer. (The Times)

With Arsenal in pole position to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, the midfielder has reportedly decided to leave Lazio and pursue a new challenge in the summer. (Daily Mail)

According to reports in Germany, Manuel Neuer's Bayern Munich career is more than likely over. (Daily Mail)

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Rayo Vallecano head coach Andoni Iraola is one of the names on Leeds' shortlist as they search for a new boss. (The Athletic)

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could be headed to the MLS. His Chelsea future is under scrutiny after Graham Potter left him out the Champions League squad. (Daily Mail)

Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been installed as one of the early favourites to replace Marsch at Leeds. (Scottish Sun, Daily Record)

Naby Keita is is reportedly on the way out at Liverpool this summer. (Daily Mail)

Allan Saint-Maximin has revealed he attracted interest during Newcastle's January transfer window due to his lack of minutes played recently. (The Athletic)

Konyaspor are lining up a move for Rangers striker Alfredo Morelos before the Turkish transfer window slams shut. (Scottish Sun)

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Harry Kane, Victor Osimhen, Jude Bellingham
By Sporting Life
09:47 · WED February 08, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Wednesday's back pages, including Manchester United's potential big money investment.

Qatari investors are planning an incredible mega-money swoop for Manchester United and want to give manager Erik ten Hag the financial backing to lead the club back to the top (Daily Mail).

That could lead to some serious summer spending, and ten Hag is facing a £100m striker dilemma as he weighs up whether to move for Tottenham's Harry Kane or Napoli's rising star Victor Osimhen (Daily Telegraph).

Adrien Rabiot - who came close to an Old Trafford switch last year - is one of five first-team stars reportedly put up for sale by Juventus as they seek to cut costs (Daily Mirror).

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Over to the blue side of Manchester, and City's hopes of making Jude Bellingham the centrepiece of a big summer revamp could be complicated by the storm engulfing the club (Daily Telegraph).

The threat of sanctions could also stop star players joining Manchester City (The Times).

They expect that boss Pep Guardiola will have left the club before they are punished for over 100 financial rule breaches, according to reports (The Sun).

Chelsea have been struggling this season, and they are reportedly keeping tabs on former Barcelona manager Luis Enrique (The Sun).

Juventus want to sign Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic as part of a swap deal for Denis Zakaria during the summer transfer window, according to reports (Daily Mail).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back at work with the Stamford Bridge club amid rumours of a shock return to Barcelona this summer (The Sun).

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Inter Milan are reportedly plotting a summer move for Chelsea defender Trevoh Chalobah (Daily Mail).

On in, one out at Inter? Tottenham have been given renewed belief that they could successfully swoop for Alessandro Bastoni during the summer (Daily Express).

Arsenal could cash in on Folarin Balogun in the summer despite the striker currently outshining Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe in France (The Sun).

Liverpool's Julian Ward has emerged as a leading candidate to take over as sporting director with Ajax (Daily Mail).

Saudi side Al-Nassr are reportedly willing to offer Sergio Busquets a sensational £16m-a-season to join Cristiano Ronaldo in the Middle East (Daily Mail).

West Ham United have warned Declan Rice's admirers there is a £120m price tag on his head (Daily Star).

A couple of lines from Everton to finish off, as they are in talks over a £105m investment which would trigger a major shake-up at Goodison (Daily Mirror).

Head coach Sean Dyche will scoop a survival bonus upwards of £3.5m if he leads the club to Premier League safety (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Tammy Abraham, Harry Kane, Ben Foster
By Sporting Life
09:51 · THU February 09, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including the news on Manchester United's future.

Manchester United have reportedly identified Roma striker Tammy Abraham as a possible option to bolster their attack (Daily Mail).

It comes with the club in the midst of takeover talk, and offers for Manchester United are due to be tabled within the next 10 days, with the Glazer family still open to a potential deal that could be completed by April (Daily Telegraph).

That's as Sir Martin Broughton, the businessman responsible for the Fenway Sports Group era at Anfield has questioned the £4bn-plus asking prices for Liverpool and United - because they lack London postcodes (Daily Telegraph).

Discussions between Manchester United and the Qataris have already taken place as a group of investors from the oil-rich state launch their bid for the club. A price of between £4.1bn and £4.5bn is seen as more 'realistic' (Daily Mail).

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The Old Trafford club have been recently linked with Harry Kane, but he will need to continue his quest to become the Premier League's record goalscorer at Tottenham Hotspur as the club will not sell him to a rival this summer (The Times).

One final line from Manchester United, as they have been handed encouragement in their pursuits of Barcelona pair Frenkie de Jong and Ansu Fati with LaLiga demanding that the Catalan giants dramatically reduce their wage bill (Daily Mirror).

A delegation from Leeds has returned empty-handed from Madrid after failing to persuade the Rayo Vallecano head coach, Andoni Iraola, to exchange Spain for West Yorkshire (The Guardian).

Club Andrea Radrizzani has appealed for patience in the club's pursuit of a new manager after Iraola's rejection (Daily Mail).

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In north London, and Tottenham could turn to Ben Foster as emergency goalkeeping cover after Hugo Lloris was ruled out for up to eight weeks (Daily Mirror).

Spurs boss Antonio Conte is also expected to return to work on Thursday after arriving back in England following gallbladder surgery (Daily Mail).

Onto their rivals Arsenal, and they may have a clear run at Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi this summer thanks to Barcelona turning their transfer focus elsewhere (Daily Mirror).

Gabriel Jesus has returned to the Gunners' London Colney training ground to ramp up his rehabilitation from knee surgery (Daily Mirror).

The Premier League's case against Manchester City could take up to four years before a verdict is reached, according to one of Britain's leading sports lawyers (Daily Mail).

Newcastle have secured a major breakthrough in their plans to expand St James' Park after buying back the land directly behind the stadium (Daily Mail).

And finally on Thursday, Charlton manager Dean Holden is among the names under early consideration at Huddersfield Town after they confirmed the departure of head coach Mark Fotheringham (Daily Mail).

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Ben Chilwell, Manchester United, Hakim Ziyech
By Sporting Life
09:15 · FRI February 10, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Thursday's back pages, including reports that Manchester City are targeting Ben Chilwell.

Ben Chilwell has emerged as a transfer target for Manchester City, according to reports (The Sun).

At least five serious bidders are preparing to do battle in the bid to buy Manchester United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe stepping up his interest by involving major investment banks JP Morgan and Goldman Sachs (The Times).

Feyenoord have not had an approach from Leeds United over head coach Arne Slot - and are planning to knock back any move (The Athletic).

Birmingham fans are fearing the worst amid a Football League investigation and the threat of relegation (Daily Telegraph).

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Chelsea's Hakim Ziyech held talks with Roma but a deal fell through during the January transfer window, reports suggest (The Sun).

Manchester United teenager Kobbie Mainoo has signed a new long-term contract at Old Trafford (Daily Mail).

Leeds United's attempt to appoint Andoni Iraola as their next head coach is at a standstill despite a bid to secure a deal over the past 24 hours (The Athletic).

Erik ten Hag is considering ditching Wout Weghorst for their return league fixture against Leeds after another underwhelming performance from the on-loan Netherlands striker (The Sun).

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Tottenham are interested in England defender Marc Guehi as Crystal Palace brace themselves for a fight to keep another key player ahead of next season (Daily Mail).

MLS franchise LAFC fear they will be unable to convince Chelsea striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to make a short-term move to the United States (Daily Mail).

Lionel Messi has emerged as a doubt for Paris Saint-Germain's mouth-watering Champions League clash with Bayern Munich next week because of a hamstring problem (Daily Mail).

Barcelona president Joan Laporta has revealed Sergio Busquets wants to "live the American experience" when he eventually decides to leave the Nou Camp (The Athletic).

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Leeds United move to install Steven Gerrard as new boss after rejections - Paper Talk
Plus: Ilkay Gundogan has defended Erling Haaland, insisting he is a good fit for Manchester City; Rangers are watching Norwich goalkeeper Angus Gunn as they look for a new long-term No  1

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's papers...

SUNDAY MIRROR

Leeds United could make a move to install Steven Gerrard as their new boss after a number of rejections.

Manchester City will prove it's business as usual by completing a stunning deal to add Brazilian club EC Bahia to the City Football Group portfolio.

Ilkay Gundogan has defended Erling Haaland and insisted that he is a good fit for Manchester City after Jamie Carragher suggested that the Norwegian forward may have "picked the wrong club" last week.


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Reece James has condemned an incident before Chelsea's clash with West Ham at the London Stadium which appeared to show one of their fans being knocked out and later shown being pushed away in a wheelchair with a bloodied face.



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UEFA are set to give the green light to a group of Qatari investors interested in buying Manchester United from the Glazers despite concerns over a possible conflict of interest with Qatar Sports Investments already owning Paris Saint-Germain.

Manchester United's owners are split over the valuation of the Premier League club with some Glazer family members willing to consider offers of under £5bn despite increased interest from the Middle East and two potential private groups from Saudi Arabia possibly joining the race.

Arsenal have been left furious after it emerged VAR official Lee Mason forgot to draw the appropriate lines when reviewing Ivan Toney's goal for Brentford at the Emirates and should have spotted team-mate Christian Norgaard in an offside position.

Leeds United are still hoping to persuade Rayo Vallecano head coach Andoni Iraola to leave Spain and come to the Premier League.

Tottenham have suffered another injury setback with Ryan Sessegnon set to miss six weeks with a hamstring issue he suffered in training.

Furious Valencia fans staged a mass protest against owner Peter Lim before their La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao, with the resulting defeat leaving them second from bottom in the table.

Canelo Alvarez is set to fight in his hometown Jalisco for the first time in 12 years in early May, when his opponent could be English super middleweight John Ryder, the WBO interim champion.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester City might have taken the lead in the race to sign West Ham midfielder Declan Rice this summer, but it might not be a reunion for him with England team-mate and good friend Kalvin Phillips, who the Hammers want in part-exchange to replace him.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Some officials at Chelsea are resigned to Mason Mount not signing a new deal with the club.

THE OBSERVER

History will be made on Sunday in the Arizona desert when Jason and Travis Kelce become the first ever brothers to compete against one another on the NFL's biggest stage.

Stuart Broad has admitted being dropped for England's tour of the West Indies last year has probably extended his Test career as he feels he would have joined other seamers in struggling in the prevailing conditions in the Caribbean.

THE INDEPENDENT

Pep Guardiola has accused rival clubs of jealousy in pushing for Manchester City to be punished for breaching financial regulations.

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Finn Russell ran the show as Scotland blitzed Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield to kick off a Six Nations campaign with back to back victories for the first time.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Former Arsenal star Paul Merson believes that Liverpool selling Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich has been their most costly error this season.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

A Southampton fan was kicked out of St Mary's by security after waving a giant P45 cut-out at Nathan Jones during the dismal defeat to Wolves.

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Nathan Jones says his side should've won against Wolves and reveals the current pressures he feels at the moment at Southampton.
Lewis O'Brien is hoping to quit Nottingham Forest and join a club in America's MLS.

Rangers are watching keeper Angus Gunn's problems at Norwich as they look for a new long-term No 1.

Potential new owners of Manchester United have been ordered to submit one-paragraph offers summarising their bids before the end of next week.

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Manchester City's recent Premier League charges for alleged Financial Fair play breaches will take a long time to answer but if they are guilty the outcry for blood will be deafening, writes Karren Brady.

Fuming Premier League clubs fear the case against Manchester City will take an astonishing four years to conclude and are furious about Pep Guardiola's Friday press conference attack on them.

Arsenal have joined Premier League rivals Newcastle in the race to sign Borussia Monchengladbach attacker Marcus Thuram in the summer.

Liverpool are lining up fresh competition for goalkeeper Alisson, with Anderlecht No 1 Bart Verbruggen top of their shopping list to replace Caoimhin Kelleher if, as expected, he leaves in the summer.

Sean Dyche has demanded that his new Everton bosses make it a priority to secure the future of England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, whose current contract expires in the summer of 2024.

Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson is set to be rewarded for his excellent club form with a first England U21 call for this summer's Euros.

Manchester United are set to take note of Cristiano Ronaldo's scathing comments about their Carrington training ground with an overhaul which will include a yoga suite.

Neymar has enraged his neighbours in Paris with a series of wild house parties which have even seen one of the city's mayors get involved to calm the situation.

Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford has set up a private security business after a spate of home raids on footballers' houses.

SUNDAY RECORD

Michael Beale has drawn up a list of keeper targets for Rangers but it might not signal the end for Allan McGregor at Ibrox.

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Transfer rumours and football gossip: Liverpool, Bart Verbruggen, Thiago Alcantara, Jordan Pickford
By Sporting Life
10:14 · MON February 13, 2023

The latest rumours and gossip from Monday's back pages, including reports that Liverpool are tracking Anderlecht goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen.

Liverpool are interested in signing Dutch goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen to provide competition for Alisson for next season.

Jurgen Klopp is set to be without Thiago Alcantara for the next month as the severity of the Spanish midfielder's hip flexor injury was revealed (both Daily Mirror).

The Reds are ready to fight back after a dismal season by funding Klopp to rebuild his squad in the summer (The Times).

Everton boss Sean Dyche is keen for Jordan Pickford to sign a new Everton contract as soon as possible amid interest from Manchester United and Tottenham (Daily Mirror).

Arsenal are reportedly in talks with Athletico Paranaense over a deal for Brazilian teenager Vitor Roque (The Sun).

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Chelsea face missing out on Joao Felix with Real Madrid keeping tabs on the forward, according to reports. The big-spenders have signed so many new players they have had to install extra lockers at their Cobham training base (Daily Mail).

Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur suffered cruciate ligament damage in the 4-1 defeat at Leicester (The Times).

Spurs could reportedly secure the signature of long-term target Andre Onana at the end of the season, with the player being 'put up for sale' by Inter Milan (Daily Express).

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Ex-Ajax manager Alfred Schreuder appears to be in pole position to become the new manager of Leeds United after flying in to watch the team's 2-0 defeat to Manchester United (Daily Telegraph).

Sam Allardyce has opened the door to a shock Premier League return by saying he would be open to taking the Whites job (The Sun).

Meanwhile, outgoing Leeds helmsman Jesse Marsch is among those under consideration for the Southampton vacancy (Daily Telegraph).

Saints are open to appointing an overseas boss which could see a renewed move for Torino manager Ivan Juric (Daily Mai