Press Gossip - 2024

Sunday 24 November 2024 09:04, UK


THE SUN
David Moyes will be a target for a dramatic return to Everton after the American takeover.
Thomas Tuchel is set to replace Gareth Southgate as president of the League Managers Association.
Ruben Amorim will scrap with old pal Hugo Viana for Sporting Lisbon ace Viktor Gyokeres next year.
Cristiano Ronaldo is being sued by a cosmetic doctor over an alleged unpaid £40,000 bill.

THE SUNDAY TIMES
IPL franchise owners hoping to invest in the Hundred are set to be warned that discriminating against Pakistani players would be ethically unacceptable and devalue the tournament.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
Manchester United are keeping an eye on Paris St Germain left wing-back Nuno Mendes.
Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe has seemingly confirmed that his marriage to Fanny B is over.
Dana White will offer Conor McGregor a UFC lifeline in the future, despite the fighter losing his civil sexual assault case in Ireland this week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
The Rugby Football Union has been caught up in a bizarre artificial intelligence (AI) mix-up over criticism of Tom Curry's selection to face Japan on Sunday.

DAILY MIRROR
Pep Guardiola was given fresh assurances that Manchester City will win their ongoing legal battle with the Premier League before he signed the contract that will keep him at the Etihad until 2027.
Highlights from the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham.
Sir Alex Ferguson's former No 2 Rene Meulensteen has claimed Liverpool transfer target Omar Marmoush would be a great fit for Manchester United.

Manchester United and Manchester City to compete for Viktor Gyokeres, Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton a target for Manchester City, Aston Villa among clubs keen on Manchester United striker Joshua Zirkzee.

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has made signing Sweden striker Viktor Gyokeres from former club Sporting a priority for next summer but Manchester City also want the 26-year-old. (Sunday Mirror), external

Manchester United have made contact with Real Madrid over the potential signing of midfielder Eduardo Camavinga, 22, but the France international is not keen on the move. (Bernabeu Digital - in Spanish), external

The Old Trafford club are also keeping an eye on Paris St-Germain's Portuguese full-back Nuno Mendes, 22, who played under Amorim at Sporting. (Mail on Sunday), external

But the three full-backs shortlisted by Manchester United owners Ineos are Bayern Munich's Canada international Alphonso Davies, 24, Serbian Milos Kerkez, 21 from Bournemouth and Benfica's Spanish defender Alvaro Fernandez Carreras, 21 - who only left Old Trafford last summer. (Express), external

Aston Villa have joined a number of Italian clubs in showing an interest in taking Manchester United and Netherlands striker Joshua Zirkzee, 23, on loan in January. (Caught Offside), external

Arsenal could offer an astronomical fee to land AC Milan's Netherlands midfielder Tijjani Reijnders, 26, next summer. (Fichajes - in Spanish), external

Manchester City are preparing to make a January approach for Crystal Palace's England midfielder Adam Wharton, 20. (Teamtalk), external

Everton want to sign Botafogo and Brazil winger Luiz Henrique, 23, as manager Sean Dyche looks to improve his attacking options. (Football Insider), external

Tottenham and Liverpool have been joined by Barcelona in the race to sign Dutch full-back Devyne Rensch, 21, from Ajax. (Diario Sport - in Spanish), external

Chelsea remain huge fans of Brighton's Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson, 20, but the Seagulls will demand £100m for the player. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City could scupper Chelsea's plans to sign Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap, 21, as they have a £20m buy-back clause on a player they only sold in the summer. (Express), external

England Under-21 boss Lee Carsley is happy to reject a club management role in the hope of succeeding Thomas Tuchel as England manager in 2026. (The Sun), external

Former Sweden and Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg is set to take over as manager of Major League Soccer side St Louis City. (Goal)
 
Monday's newspapers


DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Cooper is said to have been left stunned by his Leicester sacking, with Graham Potter a likely contender to replace him at the King Power Stadium.
Steve Walsh discusses the challenges Steve Cooper has faced since joining Leicester and was surprised by his sacking

THE SUN
Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing at home to former manager Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.
Wayne Rooney is ready to raid Liverpool for teenage striker Jayden Danns, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth.

THE GUARDIAN
Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have not lost confidence despite Saturday's fifth consecutive defeat to Tottenham, with the captain insisting beating Feyenoord on Tuesday will recapture the champions' "mojo".

DAILY EXPRESS
Ruben Amorim pinpointed Joshua Zirkzee and Jonny Evans as two Manchester United players who need to improve after Sunday's underwhelming 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

DAILY MIRROR
Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes on-loan Liverpool star Ben Doak is being targeted after a string of impressive performances.
Arsenal have been warned to steer clear of Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler in the January transfer window. The Gunners are said to have made contact with the 19-year-old Turkey international over the possibility of a move, after a difficult start to 2024/25 for the youngster.

DAILY MAIL
Leicester will look to appoint a new permanent manager in time for Saturday's trip to Brentford after sacking Steve Cooper after only 15 games in charge.

THE ATHLETIC
Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension.
Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has denied reports that head coach Xabi Alonso and star midfielder Florian Wirtz are certain to leave the club in the near future.

DAILY RECORD
Under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement will not be leaving the club.

Scott McTominay has been crowned as the 'best number eight' in Italy by Lazio hero Hernanes.
The Bhoys Celtic ultras have released a scathing statement on Hearts over the number of away tickets for Hoops fans.

SCOTTISH SUN
Hearts have issued an apology after a picture of a notorious loyalist killer was displayed on their stadium's big screen.



Chelsea and Arsenal will have to pay £115m to sign Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, Hamburg consider appointing Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager, Jose Mourinho dismisses Fenerbahce links to Cristiano Ronaldo.

Chelsea have joined Arsenal in the race for Alexander Isak - but Newcastle United will demand at least £115m for their 25-year-old Swedish striker. (Teamtalk), external

Aston Villa, AC Milan and Juventus will battle it out with Arsenal for Real Madrid forward Arda Guler, 19, with the Spanish club now understood to be open to letting the Turkey international leave on loan. (Caughtoffside), external

German club Hamburg are considering appointing former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager after they parted company with Steffen Baumgart. (Sky Sports Germany), external

Fenerbahce boss Jose Mourinho has dismissed speculation about the Turkish club making a move for 39-year-old Al-Nassr and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo. (Goal), external

Lille and England midfielder Angel Gomes, 24, is set for a return to Manchester United after new manager Ruben Amorim gave the club the green light to re-sign him. (Caughtoffside), external

Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with full-back Ola Aina over a new contract. The 28-year-old Nigeria international's current deal runs out in the summer, meaning he will be free to negotiate with overseas clubs from January. (Athletic - subscription required), external

Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner will be backed heavily in the January transfer market as the Austrian bids to bolster his relegation-threatened squad. (Football Insider), external

Real Sociedad feel powerless to stop Spain international Martin Zubimendi, 25, from leaving the club, with Arsenal and Liverpool both eager to sign the holding midfielder, who is rated at 60m euros (£49.9m). (Todofichajes - in Spanish), external

Wayne Rooney is planning to make a move for Liverpool's English striker Jayden Danns, 18, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth. (Sun), external

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe and sporting director Paul Mitchell have held initial talks with the club's Saudi Arabian owners to discuss their plans for the January transfer market when Slovakia keeper Martin Dubravka, 35, could leave. (Chronicle), external

Manchester City are interested in Bournemouth centre-back Illia Zabarnyi and the Cherries could sell the 22-year-old Ukraine international in the summer to raise funds. (Football Insider)
 
Tuesday's newspapers



DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham could be forced into the January transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper after Guglielmo Vicario underwent surgery on a fractured ankle, with Vicario expected to be out for months rather than weeks.
Emma Hayes, head coach of the United States women's team, says she will "hum along" to both the English and American national anthems ahead of the sides' match at Wembley on Saturday.
Bill Sweeney, the Rugby Football Union's chief executive, will be paid £1.1m this year after receiving a pre-agreed performance bonus, despite the governing body recording a near-£40m loss.

DAILY MAIL
World Athletics are considering a World Treadmill Championships in their latest attempt to grow the sport.
Global Investment group Sportsbank will be bankrolled by Abu Dhabi and American money as they try to close a £230m deal for a majority stake in Crystal Palace.
Leicester have begun sounding out potential replacements for Steve Cooper with the club still hopeful they will have his successor in charge for Saturday's match at Brentford.
Ian Rush has told the Liverpool hierarchy that 'you can't buy' what Mo Salah offers.
Guglielmo Vicario's injury arrived as a surprise to his Tottenham team-mates on Monday, who had no inclination of the severity of the injury after the Manchester City win.
New Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim is staying in a swanky hotel famous for its celebrity guests including superstars Rita Ora and Lady Gaga.
Jamie Carragher breaks down Manchester United's first performance under Ruben Amorim
Former Arsenal star Nicklas Bendtner avoided being stabbed during a horrific incident after a knife-wielding individual attacked the group he was with while visiting New York.

THE SUN
Ruben Amorim gave Manchester United five out of 10 for Sunday's performance at Ipswich.
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey reckons David Coote should keep his job.
Gary Lineker has named his choice to become the next Leicester manager - former England interim boss Lee Carsley.
Following Steve Cooper's departure from Leicester City, Sky Sports' Danyal Khan says it is unlikely Graham Potter or David Moyes will replace the Welshman at the club

THE GUARDIAN
Diogo Dalot believes Ruben Amorim is precisely what Manchester United need as he talked up the clarity of the new head coach's messaging and his highly-demanding nature.
The Football Association has apologised after a live broadcast of the Women's FA Cup third-round draw experienced significant technical problems.

DAILY MIRROR
Jose Mourinho has scotched suggestions that he is planning to try and sign Cristiano Ronaldo for Fenerbahce.
Leicester City hope to appoint a new manager in time for their clash against Brentford in the Premier League.

DAILY RECORD
John McGinn admits the stories about his botched transfer to Celtic in 2018 really annoy him - but has not ruled out pulling on the colours of his boyhood club further down the line.
Jermain Defoe says he has been taken aback by Rangers' regression since his Ibrox departure nearly three years ago and admits watching the side's current slump under Philippe Clement has been tough to watch.

SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic legend Chris Sutton has branded Rangers "pathetic" in the wake of Saturday's draw with Dundee United.


Manchester United are keen on Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri, but face competition for Chelsea striker Christopher Nkunku, Newcastle may need to sell before pursuing move for Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo.

New Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is keen on Wolves' 23-year-old Algeria wing-back, Rayan Ait-Nouri. (Sun), external

The Red Devils are also interested in Chelsea's Christopher Nkunku but could face competition from Borussia Dortmund for the 27-year-old France forward. (Teamtalk), external

Newcastle are interested in Bournemouth's 24-year-old Ghana forward Antoine Semenyo but are unlikely to make a January move unless other players leave. (Sky Sports), external

Fulham and Leicester are eyeing a loan deal in January for Brighton's 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker, Evan Ferguson. (Football Insider), external

Manchester City are not looking to take advantage of a buy-back clause to bring English striker Liam Delap, 21, from Ipswich. (Give Me Sport), external

Everton boss Sean Dyche has the full backing of current owner Farhad Moshiri and will be in charge for the foreseeable future. (Sky Sports), external

Manchester United have enquired about Sporting's 17-year-old Portugal U21s winger Geovany Quenda, who is valued at 60m euros (£50.1m). (A Bola - in Portuguese), external

The Red Devils are also targeting a number of strikers, with PSG's 25-year-old France international Randal Kolo Muani and Eintracht Frankfurt's Egypt forward Omar Marmoush, 25, on the club's radar. (Sky Germany - in German), external

United are monitoring Wolves' 25-year-old Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, with Tottenham also showing interest. (TBR Football), external

AC Milan are set to rival Newcastle for the signing of Everton's 27-year-old England striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin, while Real Madrid are considering a move for the Toffees' England defender Jarrad Branthwaite, 22. (Teamtalk), external

Manchester City are confident Norway striker Erling Haaland, 24, will follow manager Pep Guardiola in signing a new contract with the club. (Give Me Sport), external

Barcelona are eyeing a 70m euro (£58.4m) deal for Sporting Lisbon's 26-year-old Sweden striker, Viktor Gyokeres. (Sport - in Spanish), external

Brighton are to take Cork City's 17-year-old Ireland Under-18s winger Matthew Murray on trial. (Irish Mirror), external

Nottingham Forest are confident they will agree a new contract with 28-year-old Nigeria full-back Ola Aina. (Football Insider), external

PSG's 29-year-old Slovakia defender Milan Skriniar is set to join Juventus in the January transfer window. (Foot Mercato - in French), external

Tottenham may look to sign a goalkeeper in January after Italy's Guglielmo Vicario, 28, suffered a broken ankle that required surgery. (Telegraph - subscription required)
 
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