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Thursday's Paper Talk: Football rumours and transfer news
Football
08:24 · February 27, 2020 · 2 min real


THE TIMES

Manchester United missed the chance to sign Alfonso Davies for just £2m in 2017 after delaying over a deal.
UEFA is to appoint the first black member of its disciplinary committee with Bobby Barnes, the former West Ham United winger, set to join the panel.
England's women will fly premium economy to the SheBelieves Cup highlighting the difference between men's and women's football.

DAILY MIRROR

Willian is on course to leave Chelsea after new contract talks collapsed.
Frank Lampard is plotting an overhaul of his Chelsea defence this summer - with RB Leipzig's Dayot Upamecano having emerged as his top target.
Chelsea are also considering a swap deal with Atletico Madrid that would see Kepa Arrizabalaga move to Spain and Jan Oblak join the Blues.
Everton are targeting Lille's Brazilian defender Gabriel Magalhaes as Carlo Ancelotti goes in search of a defender
Sergio Busquets has criticised the Barcelona hierarchy over the lack of squad depth at the club.
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DAILY MAIL

Tottenham believe Heung-Min Son is not at risk of contracting coronavirus despite allowing him to travel to South Korea for surgery.
Tammy Abraham is facing a fresh spell on the sidelines after aggravating his ankle injury.
Wolves have urged fans to 'travel with caution' to Barcelona after the first case of coronavirus was confirmed in the region.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United are prepared to sell Jesse Lingard and Andreas Pereira to finance a move for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish
Spurs meanwhile are hoping to beat United to the signing of Emil Forsberg from RB Leipzig
Liverpool are in advanced talks with RB Leipzig and Germany striker Timo Werner

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Kelechi Iheanacho has been cleared to face Norwich on Friday night, six days after suffering the head injury which forced him off against Manchester City.

THE TIMES

Arsenal have attempted to revive contract talks with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

THE SUN

Frank Lampard could sell Jorginho and Kepa Arrizabalaga as the Chelsea boss plans to axe eight flops after their Bayern Munich drubbing.
Harry Kane is targeting a return in early April which would be a huge boost for Tottenham and England.

SCOTTISH SUN

Ron Gordon has vowed to double Jack Ross's budget to make Hibs a major player in Scottish football once more.
Neil Lennon has tipped Tom Rogic to unlock Copenhagen and help fire Celtic into the last 16 of the Europa League.
Our best bets for the latest round of Europa League fixtures
Our best bets for the latest round of Europa League fixtures

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Inter Milan have contacted Tottenham over the availability of Belgium defender Jan Vertonghen (Evening Standard)
Real Madrid believe they will be able to sign Mohamed Salah if they sell Gareth Bale (Spanish reports)
Roma want to sign Chris Smalling and Henrikh Mkhitaryan on permanent deals (Sky Sports)
Arsenal, Newcastle and Southampton are monitoring Hoffenheim midfielder Florian Grillitsch (German reports)

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Paper Talk: Football news and gossip including
Football
10:28 · February 29, 2020 · 2 min read


DAILY MAIL

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has sent his personal scout to watch Fiorentina and Italy winger Federico Chiesa.
Oldham Athletic could be placed into administration next Friday.
Referees' chief Mike Riley has received the backing of the Premier League following intense criticism of the way VAR has been implemented this season.
Leicester City are closing on a summer deal to sign Nice midfielder Arnaud Lusamba.
Tottenham sent Heung-Min Son to South Korea last week for an operation that took place just 150 miles from the centre of a coronavirus outbreak that has now infected more than 2,000 people.
However, the club are taking more precautions closer to home, with all visitors to their training ground being asked to fill in what they describe as a 'coronavirus visitor questionaire'.
Derby County led the push to introduce a salary cap of £20m in the Championship at a meeting of the 24 clubs this week at St George's Park, where they encountered fierce resistance from rivals as the civil war that has beset the second tier in recent years shows no signs of abating.
West Brom have caved in to demands from fans to hold a general meeting to answer questions about a controversial £3.7m loan made to the company of former owner Jeremy Peace.
The latest Sporting Life Accumulator
The latest Sporting Life Accumulator

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH


British sport is facing a potential hit worth hundreds of millions of pounds after medical experts warned the Premier League and a host of domestic competitions were on the brink of coronavirus chaos.
Rangers' meeting with Bayer Leverkusen in Germany in the last 16 of the Europa League could be played behind closed doors if cases of coronavirus continue to multiply in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, home of the Bundesliga club.

THE INDEPENDENT

Uefa is consulting government ministers around the continent about the threat of coronavirus to Euro 2020 and other fixtures in the football calendar.
Michail Antonio: West Ham man had a tough time against Manchester City
Michail Antonio: Backed to score on Saturday

THE SUN


The Premier League may be forced to hold emergency crisis talks to decide whether Liverpool can be crowned champions if coronavirus wipes out the end of the season.
Tammy Abraham faces an indefinite spell on the sidelines - in a huge blow to both Chelsea and England.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

Celtic would not be guaranteed the Premiership title if coronavirus leads to mass cancellation of sports events.
Daniel Stendel has introduced goggles and rope to training in a bid to improve his team's defending.
Neil Lennon wants his raging Celtic stars to vent their Euro anger on St Johnstone.

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Sancho, Henderson, Werner, Chilwell and Foden
Football
07:30 · March 03, 2020 · 3 min read



DAILY MIRROR


Gareth Southgate is keen to look at Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson ahead of Euro 2020 as pressure mounts on England No.1 Jordan Pickford.

THE TIMES

Leicester are scouting Burnley full-back Charlie Taylor as a potential replacement for England international Ben Chilwell.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Phil Foden is expected to receive his first senior England call-up when Gareth Southgate names his squad for the forthcoming friendlies against Italy and Denmark later this month.
Phil Foden was Man of the Match in the Carabao Cup final
Opinion: Should Phil Foden go to the Euros with England

DAILY MAIL

David de Gea's position as Manchester United's undisputed No 1 could come under scrutiny for the first time this summer, with the club set to talk to loaned-out goalkeeper Dean Henderson this month.
Allan Saint-Maximin's future at Newcastle is in doubt after Steve Bruce dropped him for Saturday's goalless draw with Burnley, then claimed the winger was struggling with a hamstring injury.
Premier League clubs are exploring a motion to relax work permit regulations as a compromise with the Football Association over English football's post-Brexit homegrown quota plan edges closer.
UEFA chiefs spent 'just two minutes' discussing the potential threat posed by the coronavirus outbreak to this summer's European Championship and the rest of the club season at Monday's Executive Committee meeting in Amsterdam.

SCOTTISH SUN

SFA chiefs are braced for Scotland's Euro 2020 play-off against Israel being played behind closed doors due to the coronavirus crisis.
Aberdeen and Scotland star Scott McKenna has been rocked with the news his season is over.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke could send a shock SOS to Craig Gordon after being hit by a keeper crisis.
Dean Henderson hopes to be involved in Gareth Southgate's next England squad
Dean Henderson could become Manchester United's number one next season

THE SUN

Chelsea have been given a reported transfer boost after target Alex Telles turned down a new Porto contract.
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Sassuolo winger Domenico Berardi.
Aston Villa and David Beckham's Inter Miami are both keen to sign England striker and free agent Daniel Sturridge, once his ban expires in June.

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal are trying to tie down Bukayo Saka to a new five-year contract amid interest from Manchester United and Liverpool.
Manchester United and Liverpool will go head-to-head in trying to sign RB Leipzig's 23-year-old Germany forward Timo Werner.
We preview Tuesday's FA Cup fifth round clash at Stamford Bridge
READ: We preview Tuesday's FA Cup fifth round clash at Stamford Bridge

OTHER

Roy Hodgson is set for further Crystal Palace contract talks with chairman Steve Parish, with negotiations hinging on the direction the club wants to take this summer and whether Hodgson is happy with the funds available to him. (Evening Standard)
Liverpool have been linked with a move for Atletico Madrid midfielder Daniel Partey this summer. (Liverpool Echo)
Carlo Ancelotti wants a reunion with Napoli midfielder Allan at Everton. (Liverpool Echo)
Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed speculation linking Everton defender Mason Holgate with a summer move to Manchester City. (Manchester Evening News)
Birmingham have taken former West Brom and Celtic midfielder Youssouf Mulumbu on trial. (Birmingham Mail)
Ralph Hasenhuttl has said he was right to stall contract talks with out of contract players until they hit 36 points, including Shane Long and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg, so they could focus on their league form. (Daily Echo)

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Paper Talk: Thursday's football news and gossip including Jadon Sancho to Manchester United
Football
08:38 · March 05, 2020 · 2 min read

THE SUN

Harry Kane would prefer to join Manchester United than be part of a massive Tottenham rebuild under Jose Mourinho.
Chelsea may need to stump up £40m if they wish to sign Alex Telles as a replacement for Marcos Alonso.
PSG could be set for a transfer tussle with Barcelona as reports claim Thiago Silva has his heart set on the Nou Camp.
Harry Kane scores Tottenham's first goal against Burnley
Harry Kane scores

DAILY MAIL

UEFA are poised to approve a Champions League-style summer tournament for Europe's leading clubs.
Aston Villa's sale of Villa Park to a company controlled by their owners - Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens - has finally been approved by the Premier League.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United 'really want to sign Jadon Sancho' with Ed Woodward also giving his backing to the deal.
RB Leipzig's sporting director Markus Krosche believes it is unlikely that Timo Werner will leave the club, insisting that "there are not many things that favour him leaving us".
Chelsea defender Marcos Alonso is still a top priority for Inter Milan after his improved form.
Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move to the Premier League
Jadon Sancho has been linked with a move to the Premier League

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester City defender John Stones is on Arsenal's radar ahead of the summer transfer window.
Chelsea star Willian has refused the Blues' latest contract offer and could leave the club at the end of the season.

THE TELEGRAPH

Borussia Dortmund are confident of signing Birmingham City's 16-year-old English midfielder Jude Bellingham this summer.

OTHERS...

Everton, West Ham and Wolves are in the race to sign Mexico winger Hirving Lozano from Napoli. (Calciomercato, Italy)

Tottenham allowed Kenya midfielder Victor Wanyama to join Montreal Impact on a free transfer despite asking for £9m in January. (Standard)

Barcelona will offer 27-year-old German goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen an improved contract. (ESPN)

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Paper Talk: Friday's football transfer rumours and gossip from the back pages
Football
07:59 · March 06, 2020 · 2 min read

DAILY MAIL

England's Euro 2020 preparations are set to be disrupted by the coronavirus outbreak, with the FA increasingly resigned to cancelling the friendly against Italy at Wembley on March 27.
Everton have put themselves in the race to sign Odsonne Edouard after conducting several scouting trips to see the Celtic striker.

DAILY MIRROR

Eric Dier feared for his brother's safety and expects a major ban after his Tottenham fan altercation.
Kevin De Bruyne believes he has a chance of being fit for Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
Our columnist ponders City's Champions League situation
READ: Our columnist ponders City's Champions League situation

THE TIMES

Dominic Calvert-Lewin is ready to commit his future to Everton by signing a new long-term contract which will run until 2025.

THE SUN

Tottenham have claimed they are close to identifying the fan who aimed "horrendous" abuse at Eric Dier.
Premier League clubs are turning their back on tours to the Far East as the coronavirus outbreak threatens their pre-season preparations this summer.
Coronavirus could kill off lower league clubs if they are forced to play behind closed doors.
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OTHER

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has suggested some Manchester United players have had their final warning as the club continues its ongoing squad rebuild. (Manchester Evening News)
RB Leipzig's sporting director Markus Krosche has insisted the Bundesliga outfit have received no approaches for Liverpool target Timo Werner. (Liverpool Echo)
Phil Parkinson will hold talks with Sunderland owner Stewart Donald over the raft of players nearing the end of their contracts - but the uncertainty surrounding the club on multiple fronts has complicated the situation. (Newcastle Chronicle)
Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny has opened the door to staying at Besiktas when his loan expires this summer. (London Evening Standard)

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Paprer Talk: Sunday's football news and gossip including Allan Saint-Maximin and Tammy Abraham
Football
March 08, 2020 · 2 min read


THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Manchester City will reportedly let Sergio Aguero leave if their two-year Champions League ban is upheld.
Everton are targeting a summer swoop for Newcastle's Allan Saint-Maximin.
Chelsea are looking into buying a club in Scotland to get round a new FIFA rule.
Sergio Aguero: Manchester City forward celebrates late winner at Sheffield United
Sergio Aguero

SUNDAY MIRROR

Liverpool have received a double injury boost with the news Jordan Henderson and Andy Robertson should be available for the Champions League showdown against Atletico Madrid.
Manchester United face competition for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic as PSG are reportedly preparing a bid for the £87m-rated Lazio midfielder.
Tammy Abraham has turned down Chelsea's latest contract offer.
Chelsea are closely monitoring Dean Henderson as they look to solve their ongoing goalkeeping issues.

THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Antonio Rudiger says he was made to feel like 'an animal' and 'a liar' after an investigation into alleged racist abuse against him by Tottenham fans was closed.
British sport faces coronavirus chaos as authorities get set to meet with the government on Monday.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Everton have strengthened their ties to Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov by appointing the businessman's nephew as sporting and commercial director of the club's women's team.
Rugby authorities are exploring plans to replace annual promotion and relegation to the Premiership with a play-off once every five years.
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THE SUNDAY TIMES

Southampton have been made available for sale less than three years after the Chinese businessman Gao Jisheng purchased a controlling stake in the club.

SUNDAY EXPRESS

Leeds will have to win promotion to the Premier League this season if they want to keep hold of highly-rated boss Marcelo Bielsa.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Borussia Dortmund forward Jadon Sancho has dropped a transfer hint he is one the way to Manchester United this summer.

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Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including Grealish, Bellingham, Malen, Giroud and Willian
Football
08:34 · March 10, 2020 · 4 min read


DAILY TELEGRAPH



THE SUN

Chelsea face playing Bayern Munich behind closed doors next Wednesday - the latest Champions League tie to fall victim to the spreading coronavirus.
Birmingham's Jude Bellingham is a target for numerous Premier League clubs
Birmingham's Jude Bellingham is a target for numerous Premier League clubs

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool have abandoned plans for a pre-season trip to Asia this year and will remain in Europe as a result of the outbreak of coronavirus.
Manchester United are increasing the size of the Stretford End Right Side to at least 2,000 fans to further improve the atmosphere inside Old Trafford.
Arsenal are considering re-signing PSV Eindhoven striker Donyell Malen for £48m as they look for a long-term replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Olivier Giroud is open to staying at Chelsea next season despite nearly leaving the club in January.
Premier League executives are conducting discreet transfer negotiations via video calls to overcome travel restrictions caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
West Ham fans will stage their third anti-board protest before Burnley's visit to the London Stadium on April 18.

DAILY STAR

David Silva will leave Manchester City at the end of the season and is set for a move to MLS side New York City, but Inter Miami owner David Beckham has plans to hijack the deal.
Manchester United are planning a £100m summer raid of the West Midlands for Aston Villa's Jack Grealish and Birmingham's 16-year-old prodigy Jude Bellingham.
Manchester United are also eyeing up Borussia Monchengladbach defensive midfielder Denis Zakaria.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are desperate to seal the transfer of Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish - and are willing to pay £70m to land their man.
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward is keen to pit his wits against Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy as he looks to bring Harry Kane to Old Trafford.
Olivier Giroud has admitted that a move to Inter Milan was his preferred option during the January transfer window.
Manchester United are leaving no stone unturned as they look for a shirt sponsor to replace Chevrolet at the end of next season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is reportedly ready to sell midfielder Jesse Lingard as the Norweigan looks to make additions to his United squad.
Chelsea winger Willian admits he does not know where his future lies, with his contract up at the end of the season, his wife Vanessa Martins has suggested he is set to leave the club.

DAILY EXPRESS

Barcelona are not concerned about the future of Chelsea transfer target Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola held two personal meetings with youngster Yan Couto before the 17-year-old signed with City, in a bid to convince the right-back to join him at the Etihad Stadium.
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THE TIMES

Jordan Henderson plans to train again on Tuesday as he looks to declare himself fit for Liverpool's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

DAILY RECORD

Alfredo Morelos has been handed a boost in his hopes of making the Colombia squad for the Copa America in the summer by being selected by Carlos Queiroz for upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifiers.

SCOTTISH SUN

Bayer Leverkusen have no plans to play their game against Rangers in the Europa League behind closed doors - but admit that could change quickly.
Billy Gilmour is set to be named in the Scotland U21 squad tomorrow and not the senior side next week, despite the midfielder's glowing performances for Chelsea.

OTHER

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has said Jose Mourinho's summer transfer budget will be hit if the club fail to qualify for next season's Champions League. (London Evening Standard)
The agent of Manchester United's Tahith Chong, Erkan Alkan, has claimed that the player is set to sign fresh terms with the club. (Manchester Evening News)
Southampton have been put up for sale at an asking price of around £250m, according to reports. (Daily Echo)
Middlesbrough will fight off any Newcastle summer raid on the Riverside for Hayden Coulson. (Evening Gazette)

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Wednesday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Willian, Smith, Cullen, Pogba and Drinkwater
Football
12:34 · March 11, 2020 · 3 min read


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Mino Raiola says he and other 'super-agents' like Jorge Mendes are on board with plans for an alternative transfer system which could fatally damage FIFA.
Dean Smith is fighting for his future as head coach of Aston Villa, with a potentially crucial game against Chelsea this weekend.
Chelsea winger Willian has Arsenal, Tottenham and Bayern Munich among the clubs considering him as a free transfer in the summer.
Two sporting figures who attended crisis talks with the Government on Monday have admitted they are more convinced than ever after the coronavirus threat was laid bare at a "chaotic" summit.
Our team's tips for Wednesday at the Festival
Our team's tips for Wednesday at the Cheltenham Festival

DAILY MAIL

Paul Pogba is prepared to commit his future to Manchester United amid a growing belief he can spearhead a new era of success at Old Trafford.
Panicked footballers have held crisis meetings over the handling of the coronavirus crisis, amid a lack of support from the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA).
West Ham's Josh Cullen, currently on loan at Charlton, is a popular man with Bournemouth, Norwich, Leeds and West Brom all interested in signing Republic of Ireland midfielder.
The FA face multimillion-pound losses if they are forced to cancel matches or stage them behind closed doors due to the coronavirus as their insurance policies do not cover public health epidemics.
Aston Villa are considering ending Danny Drinkwater's loan spell after the midfielder was involved in a violent altercation with team-mate Jota.
Wolves are plotting a major £71m swoop for Real Madrid midfielder James Rodriguez, according to reports.
Atletico Madrid are keeping a keen eye on Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette as Diego Simeone plans a summer shake-up.
We look ahead to the upcoming action in the Champions League
We look ahead to the upcoming action in the Champions League

THE TIMES

Martin Dubravka will be out of action for at least a month after damaging his medial knee ligaments in Newcastle's 1-0 victory away to Southampton on Saturday.

THE STAR

Chelsea's Michy Batshuayi could be on his way to London rivals Crystal Palace, with the forward keen to stay in the capital as he seeks regular first-team games.

THE SUN

Former Manchester United scout Jorge Alvial has claimed he filed 40 reports on Bayern Munich starlet Alphonso Davies - but the club failed to make a move.
Arsenal are interested in Leeds United's on-loan English centre-back Ben White, with Liverpool, Manchester United and Leicester also keen on the Brighton defender.
Callum Hudson-Odoi is finally on the Chelsea comeback trail - and hopes to be in action by the start of next month.

DAILY RECORD

The SPFL and SFA are holding talks to allow Saturday 3pm games to be shown live despite the UK wide broadcast ban.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers are closing in on £20m worth of investment through a share issue which could bring about significant boardroom change.

OTHER

Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta says the club are in talks with Bukayo Saka over a new deal for the teenager. (London Evening Standard)
Wolves are preparing themselves to do battle with five of their Premier League rivals for the services of former West Brom loanee Tosin Adarabioyo, according to reports. (Birmingham Mail)
West Brom are keen on West Ham midfielder Josh Cullen, according to reports. (Birmingham Mail)
Nigel Pearson wants to see goalkeeper Ben Foster given a new contract at Watford, although he is not expecting news on his own situation at Vicarage Road. (Watford Observer)
Derby County have competition for the signature of Oxford United defender Rob Dicker from Leeds, according to reports. (Derby Telegraph)
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Friday's Paper Talk: Football transfer news, rumours and gossip including Aubameyang, Partey, Willian, Dybala and Gallagher
Football
09:51 · March 13, 2020 · 3 min read

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal will consider moving for Atletico Madrid midfielder Thomas Partey when the transfer window opens.
There was a growing mood of anger among clubs and players that the Premier League appeared likely to continue despite the coronavirus crisis being declared a pandemic.
The coronavirus crisis was on the brink of forcing UEFA to postpone or scrap the European Championship after it agreed to prioritise trying to complete the club season over staging its flagship tournament this summer.
Coronavirus: Full list of cancelled, postponed and behind-closed-doors sports
Coronavirus: Latest updates
More players self-isolating

DAILY MAIL

Premier League clubs do not want to release their players for this month's international break because of coronavirus.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has given Arsenal supporters a boost by declaring he is 'really happy' at the club, despite speculation over his future.
Incoming Chelsea forward Hakim Ziyech hopes to persuade the club to sign Nigeria goalkeeper Andre Onana from his current team Ajax.
Tottenham are interested in making a move for RB Leipzig's Marcel Sabitzer after the midfielder played a huge part in knocking them out of the Champions League, but they will face competition from rivals Arsenal.
Liverpool's failure to get past the Champions League's last 16 for the first time in three years is expected to cost them more than £30m.
New Chelsea signing Hakim Ziyech hopes to persuade the club to land his Ajax team-mate Andre Onana.
Phil Neville could be set to end his two-year spell in charge of England women.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang - hot property with contract running down
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang says he is happy at Arsenal

THE SUN

Crystal Palace are leading Manchester City in the race for non-league sensation Samuel Oguntayo.
Matt Southall has been sensationally "suspended as chairman of Charlton" by majority shareholder Tahnoon Nimer.
Vitesse Arnhem are keen on Chelsea's England Under-21 midfielder Conor Gallagher and want him on loan for next season.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal are reportedly preparing a fresh bid for PSG defender Layvin Kurzawa after failing to land him in January.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United have taken a massive financial hit because of the coronavirus outbreak, with the US stock market's decline costing them over £500m.
Manchester United are still struggling to close a deal for long-time target Paulo Dybala, with the Argentina forward now opening contract talks with his current club Juventus.
Last year's champions Liverpool are set to lose out on £30m after being knocked-out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage.

THE TIMES

Simon Timson, the performance director of the Lawn Tennis Association, is to join Manchester City this summer in the same position.
All football matches in England will be played behind closed doors under government plans to combat coronavirus that could be triggered as early as today.
Sporting Life's Premier League preview package
Sporting Life's Premier League preview package

DAILY RECORD

Tommie Hoban set for Aberdeen deal as Derek McInnes confirms talks with Dons chiefs.

OTHER

Andrea Belotti has been linked with a move to Everton in the summer, with AC Milan, Roma, Inter and Napoli also said to be interested in the 26-year-old. (Liverpool Echo)
Yannick Bolasie could face a summer return to Everton, with the 30-year-old said to be 'at the end of the line' with loanee side Sporting Lisbon. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, on loan with Sheffield United, is willing to go out on loan again next season if he is not first choice at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening Standard)
The EFL have joined forces with West Brom to help them battle Barcelona for the £235,000 they owe the Baggies for signing Louie Barry last summer. (Express & Star)

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Paper Talk: Sunday's football transfer rumours and gossip from the back pages including Chelsea's pursuit of Marc Cucurella
Football
10:33 · March 15, 2020 · 3 min read


THE MAIL ON SUNDAY

Chelsea have joined the race for Barcelona's Marc Cucurella as the Premier League club look to recruit a left-back to bolster their defensive options.
Benjamin Mendy's relative has been given the all clear from coronavirus after paramedics rushed to the Manchester City defender's home.
A growing number of Premier League clubs fear that even the postponement of Euro 2020 will not be sufficient to save this season in the face of the coronavirus pandemic.
The Premier League are likely to face legal action from relegated clubs if they decide to end the season now with the table as it stands.
The financial implications of postponements and cancellations due to coronavirus will be huge with the FA alone facing a £20m loss.
Everton have lined up a £200m naming rights deal for the club's proposed new stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock with Russian billionaire Alisher Usmanov.
The six National League games that went ahead enjoyed a combined 16 per cent rise in attendances after Premier League and EFL games were postponed due to coronavirus.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Former Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked by Napoli
Carlo Ancelotti
Carlo Ancelotti will make Brazil defender Gabriel his first signing this summer for Everton.
Newcastle plan to throw Manchester United defender Phil Jones a summer Premier League lifeline.
Jude Bellingham is set to decide which club to transfer to after four met Birmingham's asking price.
Real Madrid have made Liverpool forward Sadio Mane their top target during this summer's transfer window.
Shanghai Shenhua will demand Manchester United pay £15m to keep forward Odion Ighalo.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Uefa will consider moving Euro 2020 to December in an attempt to enable the Premier League and other club competitions to catch up this summer following the unprecedented sporting chaos caused by coronavirus.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

English football is set to lose a crushing £10bn if the 2019-20 season ends early because of coronavirus.
Arsenal are plotting a move for West Ham's Issa Diop as Mikel Arteta sets about ironing out their defensive frailties.
Issa Diop clashes with Daniel James during West Ham v Manchester United in the Premier League
Issa Diop

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Tottenham and West Ham are under increasing pressure to complete their remaining home games so their stadiums can be used for extra events booked in.
Manchester United are considering offering on-loan Sheffield United goalkeeper Dean Henderson a new deal to ward off interest from Chelsea.

OTHER

Andrea Belotti has been linked with a move to Everton in the summer, with AC Milan, Roma, Inter and Napoli also said to be interested in the 26-year-old. (Liverpool Echo)
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson, on loan with Sheffield United, is willing to go out on loan again next season if he is not first choice at Old Trafford. (Manchester Evening News)
Jonathan Woodgate has said discussions and decisions regarding Middlesbrough's players who are out of contract in the summer are "on hold". (Middleborough Gazette).