The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester United’s rivals are ready to pounce on a January deal for Kobbie Mainoo, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as they anticipate Sir Jim Ratcliffe wanting to avoid frantic “PSR” sales on June 30 to stay within financial rules.
Chelsea currently value Bayern Munich target Christopher Nkunku at around £65m and are intent on signing a replacement if they let the forward move to Germany this month.
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On Back Pages Tonight, David Ornstein and Martin Hardy discuss Arsenal’s imminent summer-deal with Martin Zubimendi and whether it could keep Gunners fans happy, even in the absence of signing of a striker in the January transfer window.
Thomas Partey and Jorginho are being pushed towards exits in Mikel Arteta’s midfield rebuild.
THE SUN
Tyson Fury could continue to work in boxing as a promoter.
Tottenham new boy Antonin Kinsky has been tipped to join Real Madrid.
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Rob Dorsett and Tim Thornton bring you Tuesday’s club-by-club round-up of all the latest transfer news from the Premier League
Sevilla star Kike Salas faces three years in prison after being arrested for allegedly picking up deliberate yellow cards in matches.
Thomas Tuchel was back at Chelsea for the first time since getting the sack in September 2022, as they drew 2-2 with Bournemouth.
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The Athletic’s David Ornstein and The Times’ Martin Hardy discuss Nottingham Forest’s chances of finishing in the top four of the Premier League.
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 been looking closely at Evann Guessand of Nice as they intensify the 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 unsure either represent good value on current costings.
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Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he hopes Mo Salah, Trent Alexander-Arnold and Virgil van Dijk stay at Liverpool amid contract discussions and would take them at Red Bull
DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire has impressed Ruben Amorim so much that he is even ready to abandon a £70m deal. The Red Devils were strongly linked with a move for Everton star Jarrad Branthwaite last summer – 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 implored by David Moyes to rescue 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 that Manchester United will send them some young stars on loan, with the two clubs sharing Ineos as owners.
THE ATHLETIC
Brentford are reviewing 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.
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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 relationship and the club don’t want him to leave
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is seriously reconsidering his tactics for big games after his side’s 5-2 Supercopa de Espana final defeat by Barcelona.
DAILY RECORD
Leeds have made an offer in the region of £3m for Portuguese outfit 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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