The top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United’s rivals are poised to pounce on a January deal for Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as they expect Sir Jim Ratcliffe to avoid frantic “PSR” sales on June 30 to stay within the financial regulations.
Chelsea currently value Bayern Munich target Christopher Nkunku at around £65million and intend to sign a replacement if they let the striker move to Germany this month.
Thomas Partey and Jorginho are being pushed towards the exits in Mikel Arteta’s midfield rebuild.
THE SUN
Tyson Fury could continue working in boxing as a promoter.
Tottenham new boy Antonin Kinsky has been tipped to join Real Madrid.
Sevilla star Kike Salas faces three years in prison after being arrested for allegedly taking deliberate yellow cards in matches.
Thomas Tuchel was back at Chelsea for the first time since he was sacked in September 2022 as they drew 2-2 against Bournemouth.
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Sky Sports News senior reporter Rob Dorsett updates on Kyle Walker after the right-back was left out of Man City’s squad for their game against Brentford, saying there has been no breakdown in the relationship and the club do not want him to leave
THE TIMES
Celtic and Rangers have held initial talks with the Women’s Super League to explore a move to play in the English top flight.
DAILY MAIL
West Ham have taken a close look at Evann Guessand from Nice as they step up their search for a striker.
Fenerbahce have identified Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly as their primary target and have now made their move.
Arsenal have been offered Randal Kolo Muani and Kingsley Coman – but are not sure they represent good value at current costs.
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Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he hopes Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk will stay at Liverpool during contract talks and will take them to Red Bull
DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire has impressed Ruben Amorim so much that he is even ready to give up a £70m deal. The Red Devils were heavily linked with a move for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite last summer – with minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly spearheading their interest.
David Moyes has already told Dominic Calvert-Lewin he needs to start scoring to help save Everton’s season.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin has been asked by David Moyes to save Everton’s season
Oxford United are closing in on a deal for Millwall striker Tom Bradshaw.
Lausanne sporting director Stephane Henchoz has admitted he hopes Manchester United will send them some young stars on loan, with the two clubs sharing Ineos as owners.
THE ATHLETE
Brentford are recovering from an incident in which a Plymouth Argyle supporter required hospital treatment for a head injury sustained during their FA Cup third-round tie on Saturday.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is seriously rethinking his big game tactics following his side’s 5-2 Supercopa de Espana final defeat by Barcelona.
DAILY RECORD
Leeds have made a bid of around £3m for Portuguese side UD Leiria’s young Ivorian midfielder Dje Tah D’avilla.
St Johnstone have taken former £13m Champions League ace Roman Eremenko on trial.
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