The highlights and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MAIL
A Manchester United scout was in Porto Alegre last week to check on Gremio left winger Gustavo Nunes, one of the latest rising stars to come out of Brazil.
Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock will not play again this season after a decision was made to give his troublesome Achilles a period of rest.
THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
Erling Haaland has put his long blonde hair to good use by buying a stake in his favorite Norwegian hair tie company, which sells the iconic accessory that has kept the striker’s bun in place since his days at Borussia Dortmund.
Nicolas Jackson is determined to finish his first season at Chelsea on a high and will not risk that by repeating the penalty sequence which tarnished another encouraging personal performance from the striker against Everton.
European Professional Club Rugby is desperate to separate its Champions Cup knockout stages to avoid a repeat of the Bulls selection controversy which damaged the credibility of its flagship competition.
THE EVERYDAY MIRROR
Soccer lawmakers have made progress in their attempt to stop goalkeepers wasting time when in possession of the ball.
Arsenal must pay another £2million payment from Fulham for Bernd Leno after the Cottagers mathematically ensured Premier League survival.
Granit Xhaka believes his former team Arsenal can still win the Premier League despite losing 2-0 at home to Aston Villa last Sunday.
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Granit Xhaka praises head coach Xabi Alonso after leading German side Bayer Leverkusen to first-ever Bundesliga title
THE SUN
Manchester United are set to offer Kobbie Mainoo a lucrative new deal with INEOS desperate to keep the youngster.
Former Chelsea star Glen Johnson has told the Blues they should sign Manchester United flop Raphael Varane.
Brazilian legend and World Cup winner Romario has come out of retirement 15 years after his last professional match.
THE GUARDIAN
Everton’s proposed takeover has entered injury time after bidder 777 Partners secured a last-minute extension to repay a £160million loan.
Samuel Eto’o has accused the Confederation of African Football secretary general of several violations of FIFA’s code of ethics while investigating allegations he was involved in match-fixing.
THE TEMPERATURE
Aberdeen have pledged to give Swedish manager Jimmy Thelin time to rebuild the club in the hope he will “anchor” the Dons for years to come.
THE I
Jadon Sancho is open to a return to Manchester United next season, with Erik ten Hag’s future looking increasingly uncertain.
DAILY EXPRESS
Liverpool management target Niko Kovac has broken his silence over the possibility he could replace Jurgen Klopp at Anfield next season.
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Borussia Dortmund assistant coach Nuri Sahin explains to Sky Sports the key management principle he learned working with Jurgen Klopp
The World Snooker Tour (WST) has responded after Ronnie O’Sullivan sensationally called for the World Championship to be moved away from its iconic Crucible venue.
THE ATHLETIC
Nottingham Forest have increased season ticket prices by an average of 24% for the 2024/25 season.
THE DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen chief executive Alan Burrows has revealed that Jimmy Thelin’s loyalty to Elfsborg prevented the Dons from immediately signing their new manager.
Defiant goalkeeper Jack Butland has delivered a loaded message to Rangers skeptics who have a “habit of writing us off”.
Steven Naismith implemented a goalkeeping plan for Hearts that saw Craig Gordon return to the starting XI at the weekend.
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