Highlights and rumors of Saturday’s paper transfer. . .
DAILY MAIL
Juventus are shaping up to be a possible destination for Kalvin Phillips if the midfielder makes the decision to leave Manchester City in January.
Erik ten Hag has backed Donny van de Beek to pursue a move away from Old Trafford in January after the midfielder recently claimed he has ambitions to leave.
Brighton captain Lewis Dunk apologised to referee Anthony Taylor for his X-rated outburst and admitted he had let him down.
Everton’s prospective new owners, 777 Partners, are being investigated for possible money laundering according to a new report.
Burnley, Leeds and Leicester are set to withdraw their planned claim for compensation against Everton in favour of seeking a negotiated settlement with the club.
UEFA plans to introduce a second-tier festival for women’s clubs from 2025, according to a new report.
Motherwell’s fines list has been leaked online and features some interesting penalties that could see players be fined for ‘cringe social media posts’.
THE GUARDIAN
Ravel Morrison, a former Manchester United footballer, has been found guilty of fraud after the blue plaque of a deceased person was stuck to him while parking.
The Rugby Football Union’s decision to sack Eddie Jones and update him with Steve Borthwick has contributed to a price increase in England of almost £5 million, according to the organisation’s annual report for the year ending June 2023.
THE SUN
Erik Ten Hag will be the first sacked from the Premier League this season.
Kobbie Mainoo was hailed by Gary Neville as a player Pep Guardiola would want in his side after his first Prem start for Manchester United.
Liverpool’s Florian Wirtz has joined the race for Germany.
An ice hockey star was paralyzed from the chest down after an on-ice collision with a goal post.
Protests have taken place in Australia as one of the world’s most iconic cricket grounds is set to be demolished.
KSI has had his appeal over the result of his clash with Tommy Fury rejected.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United are being investigated by Trafford City Council after several people claimed they had fallen after being given a raw bird at an event at Old Trafford.
Lakers superstar LeBron James has said he’s willing to miss a Lakers game if it conflicts with his son Bronny’s imaginable USC debut this season.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Newcastle United are exploring the option of withdrawing winger Yankuba Minteh from his loan spell at Feyenoord as they are very inspired by the impact he has had in the Netherlands.
Gloucestershire are considering selling the Bristol County Ground – their home since the days of WG Grace in 1889 – to developers and moving to a site outside the city.
THE TIMES
With England facing the prospect of wasting a quarter of their World Cup squad on French rugby clubs during the start of next season, Courtney Lawes has suggested the RFU take urgent action to stem this emerging tide: by making an investment in players. with core contracts that meet their market value.
Since Stanley Matthews was named Footballer of the Year in 1948, the winner of that award has played for an English club; however, 75 years later, that could replace Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane.
Owen Farrell may no longer play for England following his decision to retire from the foreign service.
DAILY MIRROR
Harry Kane’s £100m summer move to Bayern Munich came about after he told Tottenham “it’s time to move on”.
Pat Nevin insists he doesn’t hold a grudge after he was removed from his duties at Chelsea and received an explanation from his former club.
DAILY EXPRESS
Stuttgart defender Dan-Axel Zagadou admits he would love to play for Chelsea.
Sergio Reguilon could be in line to see out the remainder of his loan at Manchester United.
Serhou Guirassy, Manchester United’s target in January, is open to going to Old Trafford.
Gremio manager Renato Gaucho has confirmed that former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez will leave the club.
Zhilei Zhang has Nigerian striker Efe Ajagba for a co-feature showdown at the historic event between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk.
DAILY LOG
Celtic will earn €6m if Jeremie Frimpong is sold via Bayer Leverkusen, but if a deal is reached this summer.
Tam McManus believes Rangers will “lose” Todd Cantwell if Philippe Clement leaves the star off the bench for the clash with St Mirren.