Highlights and transfer rumors from Tuesday’s newspapers…
DAILY EXPRESS
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has reportedly held initial discussions with Thomas Tuchel about taking over as Manchester United boss.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
Erik ten Hag will effectively stand trial next month as Manchester United’s new technical director Jason Wilcox conducts an audit of the manager’s credentials and dressing room relationships before the club makes a final decision on the future of the Dutch.
Marina Granovskaia is set to speak publicly about Chelsea for the first time during the trial of football agent Saif Alrubie.
Julen Lopetegui is emerging as a strong contender to replace David Moyes at West Ham, with the club preparing for a managerial change this summer.
THE SUN
Thiago Silva will leave Chelsea at the end of this season, according to reports.
Xavi is set to make a sensational U-turn to continue as Barcelona coach, according to reports in Spain.
Manchester United hero David de Gea is a target for Real Betis ahead of the summer transfer window after a full year without a club.
Former Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick is reportedly set to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Bayern Munich.
Top child Shea Lacey is expected to play a game for Manchester United by the end of the season.
THE TEMPERATURE
Nottingham Forest are facing unprecedented action from the Premier League for questioning the integrity of VAR Stuart Attwell as controversy over the club’s stance intensifies.
Boris Becker is hoping to return to Wimbledon in some form next year after revealing he is already “working hard with the authorities” to gain permission to return to the UK as a convicted criminal.
DAILY MAIL
FA Cup prize money is set to be recalculated as part of plans to ensure lower league clubs do not miss out following the controversial decision to abandon replays.
Virgil van Dijk has played Liverpool’s last two games with a dislocated finger that was “pointing in the wrong direction” when it was sustained.
Liverpool target Ruben Amorim has reportedly been pictured boarding a plane to London to discuss becoming West Ham’s next manager.
VAR audio taken following Lamine Yamal’s controversial ghost goal in Barcelona’s Clasico defeat to Real Madrid has been released by the RFEF.
Disgraced former Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales is set to face trial over the World Cup kiss-gate scandal.
DAILY MIRROR
Jude Bellingham is already destined to become one of Real Madrid’s all-time greats, according to Raul.
Fabio Capello fears England’s habit of freezing on the big stage could come back to haunt them again at this summer’s European Championships.
EVENING STANDARD
Queens Park Rangers, Watford and Birmingham are tracking Valencia striker Declan Frith.
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