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DAILY STAR

Chelsea are reportedly closing in on Christopher Nkunku's transfer from RB Leipzig - with only a contract needing to be signed.


THE SUN
David Beckham will make a bid to buy Manchester United, pal Rio Ferdinand has revealed.
Arsenal and Manchester United fans will reportedly be able to snap up sponsorless shirts from next season.
Juventus are targeting a January switch for Manchester United target Nico Williams, according to reports
Iconic Ecuador striker Enner Valencia is set to complete a miracle recovery to face Senegal in their final World Cup group match, having been stretchered off against the Netherlands with what initially appeared to be a tournament-ending injury.

THE TIMES
Gareth Southgate is set to recall Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker to England's starting line-up as he looks to add experience to his team in what is expected to be an intense all-British clash with Wales.
Eddie Jones' future as England head coach remains uncertain with the RFU unable to say whether he will attend a World Cup planning trip next month.
Gareth Southgate will attempt to further fire up his England squad before the World Cup clash with Wales by showing a video of Gareth Bale and team-mates gloating over his squad's early exit from Euro 2016 against Iceland.
County cricket chiefs are split over a £400m offer from a private equity firm to sell a 75% stake in The Hundred despite the prospect of a cash injection of £10m each.

DAILY MAIL
Declan Rice has labelled Phil Foden as England's 'most technically gifted player,' while Manchester City and national team-mate Kalvin Phillips has insisted the attacker's best position is playing as a number 10.
Liverpool have appointed Jonathan Power as their new club doctor and he will begin the role before the Premier League's resumption.
Teenage sensation Gavi missed training on Monday, a day after Spain's 1-1 draw with Germany at the World Cup.
Romelu Lukaku is reported to have acted as peacemaker after a heated clash between feuding Belgium players Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen and Kevin de Bruyne following their World Cup defeat by Morocco on Sunday.
Leicester City are set to renew their interest in former Chelsea starlet Jeremie Boga in January, having seen a deal with Atalanta in the summer break down at the 11th hour. The Serie A club are keen to loan Boga out with an option to buy to cut down their wage bill.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal legend David Seaman has weighed in on the prospect of Jude Bellingham moving to the Emirates next summer.
Karim Benzema could reportedly still rejoin France's World Cup squad with the Real Madrid striker believed to be recovering from injury quicker than expected.
Chelsea are looking at options to sign a new right-side defender and could make a move for Ecuador star Piero Hincapie, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, if they are unable to secure a deal for Denzel Dumfries from Inter Milan.

DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United will have to fork out over £100m if they want to sign Argentina midfielder Enzo Fernandez in the January transfer window.
Barcelona left-back Alejandro Balde has named Manchester United as another club he would like to play for during a TikTok session.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Kyle Walker is in line to start his first England game at this World Cup against Wales, but it remains to be seen whether it will be in a back three or a back four.
Shaun Edwards remains hopeful of coaching England at some point in the future.

THE ATHLETIC
Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay is being tipped to leave his role, potentially before the end of the NFL season, to become one of the sport's highest-paid pundits on Amazon Prime.

DAILY RECORD
Rangers are unlikely to renew their interest in Sunderland striker Ross Stewart in January and that could leave the door open for Middlesbrough to sign the Scotland international.
Hibs boss Lee Johnson has no qualms about continuing to play wantaway defender Ryan Porteous while he remains at Easter Road.

THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic midfielder Matt O'Riley says there is no chance of complacency setting into Ange Postecoglou's squad when the Premiership resumes and insists they will only get better.



Chelsea are close to completing the signing of France forward Christopher Nkunku, 25, from RB Leipzig on a long-term deal, which is worth more than 60m euros. (Fabrizio Romano)

Paris St-Germain and Argentina forward Lionel Messi, 35, has not agreed a deal to join Inter Miami despite reports suggesting he is close to doing so. (ESPN)

Roma are considering making a move for Leicester City and Turkey defender Caglar Soyuncu, 26, in January. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Chelsea are unwilling to let United States winger Christian Pulisic leave on a loan deal this winter and would prefer a permanent move for the 24-year-old. (Mail)

Brighton have opened talks with Norwegian side Molde to sign 19-year-old Ivory Coast forward David Datro Fofana. (Fabrizio Romano)

England manager Gareth Southgate is set to recall Jordan Henderson and Kyle Walker to the starting line-up for the Three Lions' final World Cup group game against Wales on Tuesday. (Times - subscription required)

Bayern Munich believe they have finalised an agreement to sign RB Leipzig and Austria midfielder Konrad Laimer, 25. (90min)

Sunderland are among a number of Championship clubs chasing Aston Villa's English striker Cameron Archer, 20, in January. (Football Insider)

Manchester United are open to recalling on-loan players in the January transfer window, including English right-back Ethan Laird, 21, at QPR, 19-year-old Tunisia midfielder Hannibal Mejbri from Birmingham City and Ivory Coast winger Amad Diallo, 20, from Sunderland. (Manchester Evening News)

Wigan are expected to name Kolo Toure, 41, as their new manager on Thursday with the former Manchester City and Ivory Coast defender set to leave his coaching role at Leicester City. (Sky Sports)

Manchester United have been quoted a price of £100m if they want to sign Argentina and Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, 21, in the January transfer window. (Record via Daily Mail)

Manchester United are also interested in Spain and Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 23, who has a £52m release clause. (Express)

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Sporting Lisbon chief Frederico Varandas has denied his club ever considered signing Cristiano Ronaldo.
Manchester City are reportedly looking to negotiate with Toni Kroos over a January transfer.
Bayern Munich right-back Benjamin Pavard has revealed he is "considering new projects".
Our pick of Cristiano Ronaldo's highs and lows since his return for a second spell at Manchester United
Eden Hazard has apologised to Real Madrid fans for his injury-stricken time at the club.Juventus star Adrien Rabiot confirms he is weighing up his options amid interest from Manchester United.
Neil Bath, the man who mentored both Mason Mount and Reece James, has been promoted by Chelsea.
Wonderkid Endrick has revealed he is learning English and dreams to play in the Champions League.

THE TIMES
Manchester United players believe that Cristiano Ronaldo should not play for the club again and do not expect him to return after the World Cup.
Sports lawyer Stephen Taylor Heath talks through the likely procedure Manchester United would take if Cristiano Ronaldo's comments brought the club into 'disrepute'
LGBTQ+ fans have been assured by Fifa that they can show public displays of affection at official World Cup venues in Qatar.
Richie Gray will miss Scotland's final Autumn Nations Series match against Argentina on Saturday after being handed a three-week ban for an act of foul play in the 31-23 defeat by New Zealand last weekend.
Curtis Jones is set to sign a new contract with Liverpool as Jurgen Klopp continues to place his faith in the midfielder.
Connor Roberts feared for his life when a doctor could not give him an assurance that he would recover from suffering pneumonia last season.
Heung-Min Son wore a mask at training with the South Korea team on Wednesday and later expressed doubt about his availability for the start of the World Cup in Qatar because of his facial injury.
Callum McGregor will not feature for Celtic in their Sydney Super Cup matches this week, but the club captain hopes to use the trip as a springboard for a December return to action.

DAILY MIRROR
Erik ten Hag has made it clear that there is no way back for Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United following explosive comments directed at the Dutchman during an interview with Piers Morgan.
Mykhaylo Mudryk believes it's unlikely a top European club would pay €100million (£87.75m) for a player from Ukraine - leaving his Premier League dream hanging in the balance.

THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea and Mason Mount have made a breakthrough in talks over a new contract.
Shakhtar Donetsk have warned suitors for young superstar Mykhaylo Mudryk that they value the winger at €100m (£87.75m) following his exploits in the Champions League this season.
Luton are in advanced talks with Rob Edwards over him becoming their next manager.

DAILY EXPRESS
Arsenal are at risk of losing Charlie Patino to Barcelona.
Adrien Rabiot admits he made the "best decision" rejecting a move to Manchester United and staying at Juventus.
Eden Hazard has given Newcastle United hope in their reported pursuit of the Premier League icon by admitting he could leave Real Madrid in the summer.
Chelsea and Tottenham may soon be drawn into a potential January bidding war for Inter Milan defender Denzel Dumfries, who could reportedly be available for a cut-price fee when the transfer window reopens.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Fifa is selling hospitality packages to attend its "fan festival" in Qatar - and stay out of the blazing sunshine - for as much as £960 per day, while ordinary supporters in the festival will have to endure the tiny Gulf nation's soaring temperatures.
The Yorkshire racism hearing is set to be delayed until the new year after several defendants lodged appeals against the case being heard in public.

THE INDEPENDENT
Kyle Walker has handed Gareth Southgate a World Cup boost by claiming he will be ready to play some part in England's second group game against the United States.
Norway boss Stale Solbakken has accused football of not doing enough to prevent Qatar hosting the World Cup finals.

DAILY MAIL
Eduardo Camavinga has been the target of sick racist abuse after his mistimed tackle on France team-mate Christopher Nkunku in training ruled him out of the World Cup.
Scrooge Premier League bosses are again refusing permission for clubs to wear away kits for home matches over Christmas - and raise awareness and funds for a homelessness charity in the process.
Glenn Hoddle does not expect Gareth Southgate to start Harry Maguire against Iran, as he thinks the out-of-form centre-back will have 'a doubt in the back of his mind' after losing his place at Manchester United.
Paul Pogba is set to finally make his Juventus next year, six months later than planned after suffering a meniscus injury that has been badly managed by his entourage.
Robert Page's Wales squad have had to reschedule their training sessions because of the excessive Doha heat.

DAILY STAR
Former Three Lions striker Emile Heskey says he thinks England's golden generation' was a bit overrated.
Gerard Pique has been handed a four-match ban for his foul-mouthed rant towards a referee in his final game for Barcelona.


THE GUARDIAN
New York City FC will finally have a permanent home after the club announced plans for a 25,000-capacity venue in the Willets Point neighbourhood in Queens.

DAILY RECORD
Celtic are set to ramp up their transfer business as they look to land a full-back and a striker in the January window.
Rangers have reportedly reignited their interest in Standard Liege midfielder Nicolas Raskin as they look to kickstart their title bid following the World Cup break.
Hibs star Martin Boyle continues to race against the clock in his battle to secure a World Cup spot with Australia - with the forward still on the sidelines despite the tournament kicking off next week.
Alfredo Morelos is on a three-striker January shortlist for Fenerbahce, according to reports in Turkey.

SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic keeper Tobi Oluwayemi is a man in demand ahead of an expected England under-20 World Cup call.
Steven Gerrard remains the current favourite to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Rangers manager.



Contract negotiations between England midfielder Mason Mount, 23, and the Chelsea owners are ongoing and a breakthrough has been made "in the past few weeks". (Athletic - subscription required)

Many Manchester United players do no think Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo will play for the club again after the 37-year-old said he did not respect manager Erik ten Hag during a controversial interview. (Times - subscription required)

Sporting Lisbon chief Frederico Varandas has denied reports linking the Portuguese club with a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, saying a bid for the Manchester United and Portugal forward was never discussed. (RTP3, via Sun)

A mural of Ronaldo was removed from the side of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium hours before his interview with Piers Morgan was aired on Wednesday. (Mirror)

France midfielder Adrien Rabiot, 27, says he feels "lucky" not to have completed a transfer from Juventus to Manchester United in the summer. (Gazzetta Dello Sport, via Metro)

France midfielder N'Golo Kante's contract with Chelsea runs out in the summer and Italian clubs Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in signing the 31-year-old. (La Repubblica - in Italian)


Barcelona president Joan Laporta says his club were interested in signing Colombian forward Luis Diaz, 25, before he joined Liverpool from Porto. (Mundo Deportivo, via 90min)

Arsenal midfielder Charlie Patino, 19, whose contract runs out next summer and is currently on loan at Blackpool, is being tracked by Barcelona. (Calcio Mercato, via Express)

Shakhtar Donetsk want 100m euros (£87.75m) for Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21, who has been linked with moves to Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United. (Athletic - subscription required)

Mudryk said he was "shocked" by his 100m euro price tag and does not believe a top European club will pay that amount for a player from the Ukraine league. (Sport Arena - in Ukrainian)

AC Milan are interested in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar but face competition from Roma for the 24-year-old France international. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Former Argentina defender Martín Demichelis, 41, who spent three years at Manchester City, has left a coaching role at Bayern Munich to become new head coach at River Plate. (Fabrizio Romano)
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THE SUN


Manchester City were surprised to hear Cristiano Ronaldo claim he came "close" to moving to the Etihad in the summer of 2021.
Lionel Messi and his Argentina team-mates have shunned the five-star hotel treatment for student accommodation at the World Cup so they can host barbeques.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been offered a Manchester United escape route this Christmas… to Australia.
In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV, Cristiano Ronaldo claimed young players 'don't care' and are different from his generation
Chelsea midfielder Cesare Casadei insists he has no regrets about signing for the Blues despite zero first-team minutes.Former Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla has admitted he would like to come back to the club
Peter Crouch has revealed horrific abuse from the stands early in his career drove him to consider quitting football.
A poll has found that 45 per cent of football fans in England are intending to watch games from home rather than go to pubs and other venues, with most saying the decision came down to finances.
Bayer Leverkusen are keeping their fingers crossed Chelsea will not recall Callum Hudson-Odoi from his loan spell in January.
John Askey says York City bosses asked him to go to the printer to collect a file which turned out to be a letter telling him he had been sacked from his role as head coach.


THE GUARDIAN
David Beckham is facing further criticism for his role as an ambassador for Qatar after claiming the World Cup would be a platform for progress, inclusivity and tolerance.
Liverpool and Juventus are keeping track of the growing uncertainty around Mason Mount's future after Chelsea's talks with the England midfielder over a new deal were put on hold until after the World Cup.


THE TIMES
Only three days before kick-off, the Qatari hosts were putting pressure on FIFA to perform a complete U-turn on the beer policy at the World Cup and stop selling Budweiser at the eight World Cup stadiums altogether.
England are set to hold talks over whether they will take a knee at the World Cup in Qatar before Monday's opening group game against Iran.
Mauricio Pochettino has said he is "open" to the idea of managing England as Gareth Southgate prepares for the tournament which will define his tenure.
The disgraced former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner has claimed he is still confident of avoiding extradition from Trinidad to the United States despite losing an appeal to the Privy Council in London.

DAILY EXPRESS
Gareth Bale is using a golf simulator ahead of the World Cup in Qatar after being banned from playing at a Doha course.
Erling Haaland's agent Rafaela Pimenta has declared there are no concrete plans for the Norway striker's future as of yet amid rumours linking him with a move away from Manchester City before the end of his current deal.
Lionel Messi has decided he wants to room alone at the World Cup in Qatar with Argentina following Sergio Aguero's retirement.
Tottenham will have to act quickly to snap up Empoli goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario in January, according to reports in Italy, with Juventus set to make their move for the 26-year-old and Roma also interested.
Barcelona are reported to be keeping tabs on Arsenal youngster Charlie Patino, who has impressed during a loan spell with Championship club Blackpool so far this season.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Liverpool owner Fenway Sports Group has confirmed Jurgen Klopp's key executive ally Michael Gordon is "stepping back" from day-to-day duties in a significant power shift at Anfield.
The Football Association will take on FIFA by meeting on the eve of the World Cup to ask why it has not acted to improve the rights of migrant workers in Qatar.
In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored on TalkTV, Cristiano Ronaldo claims Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag provoked him in to walking out of the stadium against Tottenham

DAILY MIRROR
Cristiano Ronaldo has hailed his long-term rival Lionel Messi as an "amazing player" - and insisted there is a deep level of respect between the two superstars.
Lionel Messi has spoken of his "happiness" in Paris as he appears to have poured cold water on Joan Laporta's attempts to bring him back to Barcelona.
Co-owner Will Ferrell says Cristiano Ronaldo would be made welcome at LAFC if he decides to give MLS a try before the end of his career, although he admitted "we can't pay you that much" and hoped great golf courses and beaches could make up for that.
One cheeky migrant worker urged Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong to join Liverpool in January, the Barcelona midfielder has revealed after visiting World Cup facilities in Qatar.

THE INDEPENDENT
Gareth Southgate excluded Ivan Toney from England's World Cup squad on "footballing grounds", according to the Football Association's chief executive Mark Bullingham.


DAILY MAIL
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea was left bemused by a congratulatory message from the Spanish FA on his retirement from international duty - despite being yet to hang up his gloves.
Arsenal will reportedly host Juventus in their final warm-up match before the resumption of the Premier League season on Boxing Day, while the Serie A side have also scheduled another clash with Barcelona during the World Cup break.
Leicester believe they can reach an agreement with Youri Tielemans that will stop the midfielder leaving on a free transfer next summer.
Christopher Nkunku has defended his France team-mate Eduardo Camavinga after he was subjected to vile racist abuse this week.
Australia head coach Graham Arnold says a double battle with Covid-19 has enabled him to become a better communicator and feels his previous "iron-fist" regime has thankfully come to an end.
Olivier Giroud has provided Australia with some ammunition ahead of their World Cup opener next week by admitting France are yet to start doing their homework on the Socceroos and he has no idea who is in their squad.
FIFA are facing criticism over a decision not to provide water fountains at venues, including fan parks and fan zones, sparking fears that 33 degree temperatures could lead to visitors suffering heatstroke and severe dehydration while queueing for bottled water.

DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen boss Jim Goodwin is confident loan stars Leighton Clarkson (Liverpool) and Liam Scales (Celtic) will be allowed to see out the season at Pittodrie despite January recall options.



A January deal could be on the cards for Liverpool to sign 19-year-old England midfielder Jude Bellingham from Borussia Dortmund. (Football Insider)

Liverpool and Juventus are monitoring the ongoing contract negotiations between England midfielder Mason Mount, 23, and Chelsea. (Guardian)

Chelsea view Mount as a future club captain but his current deal makes the Blues Academy graduate one of the lowest-paid players in the squad. (Mail)

Liverpool have sent scouts to the World Cup to watch Athletic Bilbao striker Nico Williams, 20, in action for Spain. (Fichajes.net - in Spanish)

Former Tottenham, Southampton and Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino says he would be "open to everything" when asked if he would be interested in becoming England manager. (Athletic - subscription required)

Leicester City believe they can reach a deal with Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans to stop the 25-year-old leaving on a free when his contract runs out in the summer. (Mail)

Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, hopes he can impress at the 2022 World Cup for Morocco in order to convince AC Milan to make a move for him in January. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Fulham, Bayer Leverkusen and Villarreal are interested in signing Portugal right-back Cedric Soares, 31, from Arsenal in January. (ESPN)

Aston Villa rejected the opportunity to sign Portugal midfielder Joao Palhinha before the 27-year-old joined Fulham. (Football Insider)

Former Barcelona and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 35, has turned down the offer to join Brazilian side Gremio once his contract with Nacional in his native Uruguay expires. (Fabrizio Romano)

Poland's national team were escorted by fighter jets on their way to Qatar for the World Cup. (Sky Sports)

Argentina and Uruguay have each taken 900kg of meat to Qatar so players and staff can have a taste of home during the World Cup. (ESPN)

Qataris want Fifa to reverse the decision to allow beer to be sold at all stadiums which will host World Cup matches. (Times - subscription required)
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DAILY MAIL

Manchester United forward Anthony Elanga has defended team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo on his criticism of younger players during his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
Lionesses captain Leah Williamson revealed she has no interest in watching the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Alejandro Garnacho has been rewarded for his breakthrough performances at Old Trafford by being voted Manchester United's Player of the Month for November.
Argentina and Uruguay have flown in an astonishing 900 kilograms of meat in preparation for the World Cup in Qatar.
Marcos Alonso will reportedly be offered a two-year contract extension at Barcelona as the La Liga leaders continue to juggle their financial constraints.
Mauricio Pochettino believes "timing" was behind him missing out on the Manchester United job over the summer and said "trains don't only pass once" when asked whether he could see himself at Old Trafford in the future.
Jordan Henderson has urged the FA to speed up their process of investigating claims of racism after it took them 17 days to clear him over an incident with Arsenal's Gabriel Magalhaes in October.
An independent FA panel has begun hearing the case against former Crawley Town manager John Yems who denies 16 charges of racial discrimination against players. A verdict is expected in the next few weeks.
Shaun Edwards has revealed he will stay on as part of France's coaching team until the 2027 Rugby World Cup after brief talks with the England hierarchy which failed to lead to any offer being put on the table.

THE GUARDIAN
Fans who have travelled to Qatar as part of a controversial paid-for supporters programme have been told by Qatari authorities that their cash has been cut.
A large official fan village, which is expected to house dozens of England and Wales fans in the coming weeks, still resembles a building site less than 48 hours before the World Cup kicks off.
Migrant workers employed as security guards in a huge park that will be at the heart of Qatar's World Cup festivities appear to be being paid as little as 35 pence an hour.

THE SUN
James Maddison is facing a race to be 100 per cent fit for England's opener with Iran on Monday.
England midfielder James Maddison has not trained with the squad for the second day in a row, with the player looking unlikely to feature against Iran
Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli snubbed a move to Manchester United as he did not want to "leave Italy".
Eden Hazard has vowed to play for Turkish giants Fenerbahce before he retires, according to former club chief Hasan Cetinkaya.
Adrien Rabiot wants to use the World Cup to put himself in the shop window and maybe secure a transfer to England.
England sponsors Lucozade has pulled all its branding from the World Cup in a snub to Qatar.

DAILY MIRROR
Alejandro Garnacho has caused a stir after 'liking' a controversial post on social media that suggested the Manchester United hotshot failed to make Argentina's World Cup squad for a second time 'because he is Spanish'.
Manchester United have been warned that they could lose "one of the best players in the world" Facundo Pellistri shortly after the World Cup.

THE TIMES
Manchester United want to kick Cristiano Ronaldo out of the club and have instructed their lawyers to see if they can rip up the Portugal forward's contract.
The Football Association has given its endorsement to Fifa's president Gianni Infantino standing for another term in office despite the world governing body failing to deliver on a centre for migrant workers in Qatar or a compensation fund.
Jack Warner, the former Fifa vice-president who became a notorious figure in the organisation, has said he will not watch a single minute of the World Cup in Qatar.
Qatar has had 12 years to prepare for the World Cup, so some of Fifa's leading officials have been bemused but not amused by the last-minute scrambles to get ready.

DAILY EXPRESS
Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger has urged Los Blancos to sign his Germany team-mate Jamal Musiala in what could be a big boost for Liverpool's chances of acquiring Jude Bellingham.
Arsenal could land themselves their own Riyad Mahrez in January as reports from France claim they are interested in Toulouse attacking midfielder Fares Chaibi.
Arsenal could improve their hopes of landing long-term target Moussa Diaby by including Cedric Soares as part of any deal with Bayer Leverkusen for the winger.
Brad Friedel says it should be a "no brainer" for Liverpool to make a double swoop on Chelsea to sign Mason Mount and N'Golo Kante.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
French footballing chiefs have confirmed Hugo Lloris will not wear a rainbow armband because Fifa failed to respond to their permission requests.



Kolo Toure is set to be named as Wigan boss. The former Manchester City, Liverpool and Ivory Coast defender, 41, is currently a coach at Leicester. (Sun)

Leicester are interested in signing Germany left-back Robin Gosens, 28, from Inter. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Major League Soccer teams could be in a position to sign Portgual forward Cristiano Ronaldo, 37, from Manchester United - courtesy of a £210m Apple TV deal. (iNews)

Bruno Fernandes says he has "no problem" with Manchester United and Portugal team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo despite an awkward exchange between the pair being caught on camera. (Sky Sports)

Manchester City and England forward Jack Grealish, 27, fears the club is willing to sell him next year as he is struggling to get a place in Pep Guardiola's starting line-up. (Football Insider)


The agent of Manchester United and Uruguay forward Facundo Pellistri, 20, says his client could leave Old Trafford in January having not yet made a senior appearance for the club. (El Observador - in Spanish)

Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino has hinted at the wrong timing having prevented him from becoming Manchester United boss, but says the move could still happen in the future. (Radio Marca, via Mirror)


Barcelona will sell 28-year-old Netherlands forward Memphis Depay in January. (AS - in Spanish)

Jose Mourinho wants to bring Barcelona's 27-year-old Spanish right-back Hector Bellerin to Roma. (Gazzetta dello Sport - in Italian)

Premier League clubs Brighton, Fulham, Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in signing Napoli and South Korea centre-back Kim Min-jae, 26. (Calciomercato -in Italian)

Ex-Arsenal and England midfielder Jack Wilshere, 30, says he would call up pundits, such as Jamie Redknapp and Paul Scholes, if they criticised him. (Sun)

Aaron Ramsdale says Arsenal and England team-mate Bukayo Saka would not "shy away" from taking a penalty at the Qatar World Cup despite missing one in the Euro 2020 final. (Mail)

Real Madrid and Brazil forward Vinicius Junior, 22, feared suffering an injury before the World Cup because of "dirty tackles" from opponents in La Liga. (ESPN)

Fans who have travelled to the World Cup as part of a paid-for supporters programme have had their daily allowance cancelled. (Guardian)

Former Arsenal and Chelsea midfielder Emmanuel Petit thinks Brazil will win the World Cup. (Mirror)

Darren Bent thinks Gareth Southgate will leave his position as England manager after the World Cup, regardless of how well the Three Lions do. (Talksport)
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THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Chelsea are scouting Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford as they look to replace both Edouard Mendy and Kepa Arrizabalaga.
Newcastle United are set to make a January move for France international striker Marcus Thuram, whose contract with Borussia Monchengladbach comes to an end in the summer.
Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho is set for a new deal which will see his weekly salary jump to £50,000-a-week, 10 times more than he currently earns.
Everton are keen on selling central defender Michael Keane with Nottingham Forest set to continue their signing spree in January in a £15m deal.
Velez midfielder Maximo Perrone is a target for Newcastle United according to reports in Argentina, with the teenager likely to cost in the region of £12m
Manchester United fans have been left baffled after Jadon Sancho wiped out his Instagram account and removed every single post he has made.
Roma boss Jose Mourinho is keen to bring Hector Bellerin to Serie A next season with local media reporting a right-back is key among his targets as Rick Karsdorp's future at the club looks bleak.
Brentford striker Ivan Toney attempted to stop the Sun on Sunday from publishing an article about his betting investigation in a bid to save his World Cup place.
Camilla the psychic camel has picked England to win their opening World Cup game against Iran on Monday.

SUNDAY MIRROR
Manchester United face a Catch-22 situation over sacking Cristiano Ronaldo as they would then be powerless to stop him joining a Premier League rival, with Chelsea ready to step in if he becomes a free agent.
TeamViewer are attempting to amend their shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United after being slammed for over-spending by one of their chief investors. It has already been announced the deal will not be extended beyond 2026.

MAIL ON SUNDAY
England's footballers will be rewarded with a payday of £13m between them if they win the World Cup in Qatar, while others can expect to earn more from high-profile sponsors.
The United States are set to name Leeds United midfielder Tyler Adams as their captain for the World Cup ahead of Chelsea's Christian Pulisic.
An American family queued for 45 minutes in soaring temperatures to get into one of FIFA's Fan Festivals in Qatar, only to be turned away because they were told it "won't be so nice for children" inside.
Qatar World Cup organisers face more embarrassment after telling locals they should drive to matches despite promising the tournament would be the greenest on record.
Alphonso Davies could miss Canada's World Cup opener against Belgium with a hamstring injury he is struggling to recover from.
England are holding talks with New Zealander Scott Robertson about taking over from Eddie Jones following the 2023 Rugby World Cup.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY
FIFA could stand to lose £40m from their sponsorship deal with Budweiser in the future after the late ban on beer being sold at World Cup venues.

SUNDAY EXPRESS
Luis Suarez has revealed he has been mentoring Uruguay strike partner Darwin Nunez in a bid to help him settle at Liverpool
Antonio Conte is keen to use Ivan Perisic's help to persuade close friend Marcelo Brozovic to join Tottenham from Inter Milan in January.
Graeme Souness believes Gareth Southgate should overlook Phil Foden and Mason Mount for his starting line-up at the World Cup and instead start James Maddison.
Emmanuel Petit is certain Chelsea's squad would be improved if they are able to replace Mason Mount with RB Leipzig forward Christopher Nkunku.

SUNDAY MAIL
Former team-mate Jan Wouters says there is no chance Giovanni van Bronckhorst will walk away from Ibrox as he battles for his Rangers future.
Hibs midfielder Jake Doyle-Hayes had to undergo surgery on a long-standing ankle problem after the injury was aggravated in a training ground challenge by boss Lee Johnson.


Chelsea will watch Everton and England's Jordan Pickford at the World Cup as owner Todd Boehly looks for a new goalkeeper. (Sun on Sunday)

Manchester United's teenage star Alejandro Garnacho is in line for a huge pay rise with the 18-year-old Argentina winger set to earn £50,000 per week. (Star)

Chelsea are ready to step in if Manchester United follow through with their plan to sack Cristiano Ronaldo, 37. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester United do not blame Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes for the Portugal forward's comments about the club and hope that he can help cement a deal to cancel Ronaldo's contract by mutual consent rather than sacking him. (Mail on Sunday)

Brighton and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour is open to a move to a European club on loan after struggling for action since joining the south coast club. (Sun on Sunday)

Chelsea are considering a move for Aston Villa and Jamaican winger Leon Bailey, Googleplex, who is a good friend of midfielder Raheem Sterling. (Mail on Sunday)

The father of Brazilian starlet Endrick claims that only one European club have officially opened negotiations with Palmeiras over the 16-year-old forward even though he cannot move until he turns 18. (90Min)

England players could receive £500,000 in bonuses from the FA if they lift the World Cup trophy next month, while Southgate would also receive a bonus of about £3m on top of his £6m-a-year contract. (Mail on Sunday)

Paris St-Germain forward Lionel Messi, 35, could join former boss Pep Guardiola at Manchester City if he cannot win this World Cup with Argentina. (El Nacional - in Catalan)

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has revealed he left Borussia Dortmund earlier than planned to help the German club land Thomas Tuchel as his successor. (Sunday Mirror)

Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva has insisted that Cristiano Ronaldo's fallout with Manchester United is not a distraction for Portugal's World Cup campaign. (Guardian)

Former Paris St-Germain boss Mauricio Pochettino has suggested that French forward Kylian Mbappe, 23, wanted to leave the club last summer to join Real Madrid. (Sunday Mirror)

Around 35 Manchester United scouts from across the globe have met in Manchester for a series of recruitment meetings to have a more joined-up approach to recruitment. (Football Insider)

Liverpool have received a boost in their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham with reports that rivals Real Madrid have an upper price limit for the 19-year-old England international. (Liverpool Echo via Sport)

Juventus are set to sign 22-year-old Italy forward Moise Kean on a permanent deal from Everton in 2023. (Fabrizio Romano)

Leeds and Poland midfielder Mateusz Klich, 33, is increasingly frustrated at Elland Road and is set to leave the club in January. (Give Me Sport)

New Wolves boss Julen Lopetegui wants to bring in his own recruitment team ahead of the January window. (Football Insider)
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Chelsea will not let Romelu Lukaku extend his loan spell at Inter Milan beyond this season, according to reports.
Gareth Southgate wants England to become a major reference point for world football domination.
Qatar's beer ban could cost Fifa a staggering £40m with Budweiser prepared to play hard-ball.
Crystal Palace chiefs are to have an American summit to sort out Patrick Vieira's signing plans.
England's World Cup stars will be shielded from racist trolls at the competition by cutting-edge tech that blocks abuse from their phones.
Gary O'Neil wants to make Neil Critchley his right-hand man if he gets the job at Bournemouth.
Millwall boss Gary Rowett is keen to sign Dundee United's Welsh midfielder Dylan Levitt.
Female referees are set to be used for the first time at a men's World Cup.
Barcelona are reportedly preparing to sell full-back Hector Bellerin after just six months at the Nou Camp.
Barcelona star Frenkie de Jong has dealt Manchester United a major transfer blow after expressing how happy he is at the club.
David Wagner is keen on a job in Spain after turning down roles in England.

DAILY MIRROR
Riot police were called in to tackle crowd chaos at Doha's FIFA fan festival - just as the tournament kicked off.
Liverpool will reportedly allow England international Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to leave Merseyside on a free transfer next summer.
Virgil van Dijk reached out to Sadio Mane after the Dutchman's former Liverpool teammate saw his World Cup dream cruelly ended.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
TeamViewer are under mounting pressure to pull the plug on their £235m shirt sponsorship deal with Manchester United.

DAILY MAIL
Cristiano Ronaldo has offered himself to former club Real Madrid for six months to deputise for the injured Karim Benzema, according to reports.


THE ATHLETIC
Tyler Adams has been named captain of the USMNT for the World Cup.

THE TIMES
Rangers star Borna Barisic insists he will not complain if he is dropped from Croatia's World Cup opener against Morocco this week.
The former England and Sussex all-rounder Luke Wright will be announced as the ECB's new men's national selector this week.
Joe Root is exploring the possibility of playing in the IPL for the first time having been liberated by his resignation as England's Test captain.

DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham look set to make a move for Ruslan Malinovskyi in the New Year with both Fabio Paratici and Antonio Conte reportedly in agreement on chasing the Ukraine international's signature.
Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has appeared to advocate the Blues making a move for Memphis Depay in the near future, regarding the striker as "world class".
Javier Mascherano has denied suggestions that Manchester United youngster Alejandro Garnacho was overlooked for Argentina's World Cup squad due to an attitude problem.


THE GUARDIAN
England's players will take the knee before the start of their game against Iran on Monday but Harry Kane must decide whether to support LGBTQ+ rights by wearing the "OneLove" rainbow captain's armband amid fears that the gesture could earn an instant booking.
Anthony Martial was involved in an angry confrontation with a Manchester United youth-team player during a training session last week overseen by Erik ten Hag.
Kyrie Irving will end his suspension from the Brooklyn Nets and return to the team after he issued an apology for linking to an antisemitic film.

SCOTTISH SUN
Fashion Sakala has taken to social media to confirm he's absolutely "fine" after vile rumours surrounding the Rangers star spread online.
Kenny McLean has emerged as a transfer target for Rangers, it's being reported.
Celtic could be set to land a January windfall thanks to former striker Moussa Dembele.

DAILY RECORD
Striker Jerry Yates has admitted it's a "nice feeling" to be linked with clubs like Rangers with reports suggesting Blackpool are ready to sell their star man.


Tottenham are keeping tabs on Everton and England Under-21 winger Anthony Gordon, 21, before the January transfer window. (Football London)

Former England midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, 29, is expected to leave Liverpool as a free agent in the summer. (Fabrizio Romano)

The Reds wanted to sell the midfielder for £10m last summer but could not agree a deal with any other club. (Mirror)

Barcelona and the Netherlands midfielder Frenkie de Jong, Googleplex, says the La Liga club were responsible for leaking details of his contract to the media. (De Telegraaf, via Mirror)

De Jong and Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, 30, have been contacted by Barcelona about lowering their salaries to help the club's financial situation. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Borussia Dortmund will not sell West Ham and Leeds target Raphael Guerreiro, 28, before the Portugal international's contract runs out at the end of the season. (Bild - in German)

Chelsea are concerned Romelu Lukaku's lack of match time at the World Cup could affect the 29-year-old Belgium striker's value when they try to sell him after his season-long loan at Inter Milan. Lukaku has been ruled out of his country's first two matches. (Standard)


Manchester United are close to handing Argentina Under-20 forward Alejandro Garnacho, 18, a new £50,00-a-week contract. (Star)

Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal, who is now manager of the Netherlands, says he wanted to sign Senegal and Bayern Munich midfielder Sadio Mane, 30, during his time in charge at Old Trafford. (Metro)

Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez, 35, turned down an offer from Gremio because the Uruguayan will join an MLS side, the Brazilian club's manager has said. (Bild - in German)

West Ham United are keen to sign Sevilla's Morocco forward Youssef En-Nesyri, Googleplex, in January. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Aston Villa have a "concrete" interest in bringing Villarreal and Nigeria winger Samuel Chukwueze, 23, to Villa Park in the January transfer window. (Football Insider)

Austria forward Marko Arnautovic, 33, is content to have rejected repeated approaches from Manchester United in the summer - although his family wanted him to move from Bologna. (Laola1 - in Austrian)

Dynamo Moscow and Russia midfielder Arsen Zakharyan's agent has called Chelsea's interest in the 19-year-old "a rather complex story". (Championat - in Russian)

AC Milan are considering a loan move in January for Chelsea winger Hakim Ziyech, 29, and an approach next summer for the Blues' 21-year-old Albania forward Armando Broja. (Corriere Dello Sport - in Italian)

Milan are also interested in Chelsea's English midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek, 26, after he impressed against them in the Champions League at Stamford Bridge. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Lucien Favre will stay in charge of Nice until the end of the season despite his future being called into question. (L'Equipe - in French)
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DAILY EXPRESS


Chelsea and Arsenal are tracking Porto's Brazilian winger Pepe but may have to pay his £65m release clause.
Manchester United believe Alejandro Garnacho will sign a new deal at Old Trafford in the not-too-distant future after stepping up talks with his representatives.
England star Jude Bellingham will reportedly make his decision over his next transfer move based on gut feeling and a club's Champions League status as he weighs up his next career steps after Borussia Dortmund.
Everton could be set to lose out on selling Dele Alli permanently with loan club Besiktas unimpressed by the former England star's performances, according to reports.



DAILY MAIL

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly wants to end his Manchester United nightmare and make a stunning return to Real Madrid.
Christopher Nkunku will join Chelsea in the summer transfer window despite RB Leipzig confirming the forward faces an unspecified spell on the sidelines with a torn knee ligament injury, reports French publication Le10Sport.
Fans are claiming Jude Bellingham is going to cost £200m after the 2022 World Cup after becoming England's second youngest goalscorer.
There has been 64 minutes of added time after the first four World Cup games because of new FIFA guidelines, it was revealed.
Qatar's World Cup organisers are coming under criticism after twice announcing highly dubious attendance figures for matches at the start of the tournament.
Many of the £180-a-night cabins being marketed to World Cup fans are still being thrown together, with migrant workers on 14-hour shifts to complete them.
Josh Cavallo has condemned FIFA for their stance on gay rights at the World Cup in Qatar in an emotional social media post.
Eddie Jones is in talks to take charge of the USA on an unprecedented eight-year deal when he leaves his role as England head coach at the end of the 2023 World Cup.


THE GUARDIAN
Alex Fletcher has left intensive care after the Bath City forward sustained a serious head injury during a National League South match against Dulwich Hamlet this month.
World Rugby says it is "looking at the circumstances" of the controversial events in Dublin on Saturday when Australia's Nic White was allowed to return to the field despite clear signs he had sustained a brain injury in the second half of his side's 13-10 defeat against Ireland.


THE SUN
Jack Grealish kept his promise by dedicating his goal in England's 6-2 World Cup thrashing of Iran to a disabled schoolboy
Sky Sports News' chief reporter Kaveh Solhekol joins Rob Dorsett to discuss all the big talking points from England's victory over Iran in their World Cup opener
Iran goalkeeper Ali Beiranvand was rushed to hospital after suffering a concussion against England.
An American reporter was detained and refused entry into a World Cup stadium in Qatar on Monday.
Swiss football are mourning the tragic loss of former international Karim Gazzetta, who took his own life.
Cristiano Ronaldo has faced another transfer blow after football chiefs at Roma claim they never wanted to sign the star.
Chelsea have suffered a blow in their pursuit of wonderkid Endrick after falling behind their rivals PSG in negotiations.
Manchester United are reportedly plotting a swoop for South Korean star Kim Min-jae.
Real Madrid have reportedly snubbed the chance to re-sign Cristiano Ronaldo after the forward opened himself up to a return to LaLiga.
Dharmesh Sheth says he has been told that there is 'close to zero chance' that Cristiano Ronaldo will play for Manchester United again

THE ATHLETIC
Alexey Sorokin, part of Russia's delegation at the Qatar World Cup opening ceremony, believes his nation should be at the tournament.
The Football Association of Wales is investigating reports that Welsh supporters had their rainbow bucket hats removed by stadium security ahead of the country's match against the United States on Monday evening.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Eyebrows were raised on Monday when officials claimed 41,721 spectators were in attendance for Senegal's 2-0 defeat to Holland, despite the capacity for the Al Thumama Stadium in Doha being just 40,000.
Leicester Tigers are preparing to lose Steve Borthwick to England and sounded out Stuart Lancaster as a potential replacement this summer before he opted to join Racing 92.

DAILY MIRROR
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez limped out of training just days before Uruguay's World Cup opener with an ankle issue but was able to return after spending time with the medical team.
Roma manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in signing Barcelona defender Hector Bellerin in the January transfer window.
Ghana's squad had to evacuate their Doha hotel on Sunday afternoon following a suspected bomb scare.

THE TIMES
Top clubs should continue to receive a bigger slice of Champions League money based on historical performances, the chief executive of the European Club Association has insisted.
The France coach Didier Deschamps has defended his decision not to call up a replacement for the injured Karim Benzema and insisted that his squad can cope with their injury list.
Serbia's state-backed broadcaster is using TV rights to the Premier League as part of a political campaign to crush independent media and silence opposition in the country, according to government critics.
Referees are growing increasingly reluctant to take charge of Test matches involving South Africa, having seen their families threatened after Rassie Erasmus's targeted criticism of them.
The Surrey and Manchester Originals batsman Laurie Evans has denied taking a banned substance after failing a routine anti-doping test, which took place during this summer's edition of The Hundred.

DAILY RECORD
QPR chief Les Ferdinand insisted he won't stand in Michael Beale's way if the former Ibrox coach is serious about a return to Rangers.
Greg Stewart has told Rangers not to waste another minute after urging his old side to make their move for Michael Beale.

SCOTTISH SUN
Mick Beale is the front-runner to replace Giovanni van Bronckhorst as Rangers manager.
Rangers have arranged a friendly clash with Swansea next month.



Liverpool will monitor Declan Rice's performances for England at the World Cup before a possible summer bid for the 23-year-old West Ham United midfielder. (Football Insider)

Chelsea are interested in signing Rice and Borussia Dortmund's Jude Bellingham, 19, but could have to pay up to £280m to land the England midfielders in the summer. (Express)

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is close to agreeing a new contract through to the summer of 2025. (Sport - in Spanish)

Serie A sides Inter Milan and Juventus are battling to sign Chelsea's United States midfielder Christian Pulisic, 24. (Fichajes - in Spanish)

Atletico Madrid will allow Joao Felix, 23, to leave the club on loan after receiving no offers for the wantaway Portugal forward, who has been linked with a move to Manchester United and Paris St-Germain. (AS - in Spanish)

Everton and England's Jordan Pickford, 28, and Spain duo David Raya of Brentford and 25-year-old Robert Sanchez of Brighton are interesting Tottenham Hotspur as they seek a long-term replacement for France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, 35. (90Min)

Chelsea are close to completing a deal for Christopher Nkunku that will bring in the 25-year-old France striker from RB Leipzig on 1 July. (Le10 Sport - in French)

Newcastle United will target Juventus' Serbia striker Dusan Vlahovic, 22, if they secure qualification for the Champions League next season. (Calciomercatoweb - in Italian)

Real Madrid have no plans to re-sign 37-year-old Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United in January. (Marca - in Spanish)

Bournemouth are set to appoint caretaker boss Gary O'Neil as their permanent manager after talks with former Leeds United boss Marcelo Bielsa collapsed. (Football Insider)

O'Neil wants to make former Blackpool boss Neil Critchley his assistant if he gets the permanent Bournemouth job. (Sun)

Spain midfielder Marco Asensio's contract with Real Madrid ends in the summer but the 26-year-old says he hopes he can agree a new deal, with a decision set to be made after the World Cup. (Radio Marca, via Goal)


Former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane has agreed to succeed Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Former Burnley manager Sean Dyche is interested in speaking to Rangers about their vacant managerial post after they sacked Giovanni van Bronckhorst. (Football Insider)

Paris St-Germain have sent scouts to watch Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli, 21, play for Brazil at the World Cup. (Todofichajes - in Spanish)

Tottenham are considering a move for Atalanta's 29-year-old Ukraine midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi. (Calciomercato - in Italian)

Bayern Munich have been asked by a number of clubs, including Arsenal, about Germany winger Leroy Sane's situation but the Bundesliga champions are not looking to sell the 26-year-old. (90Min)

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There will be coverage of all 64 matches on BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Sounds, with a World Cup Daily podcast.

Tuesday 22 November (all times GMT)

Group C: Argentina v Saudi Arabia (10:00) - ITV

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Bukayo Saka is set to treble his wages and become one of Arsenal's highest earners.
Jude Bellingham has revealed he was so excited after his World Cup debut that he could not sleep.
Belgium star Jan Vertonghen believes players are scared to speak out about issues surrounding the Qatar World Cup because they are being "controlled".
Gareth Southgate is still being cautious over Covid and, even though he wants to arrange a get-together for players and their loved ones, will first study the data and infection rates.
Barcelona have hit back at the suggestion from Frenkie de Jong that the club's board leaked his contract details this summer.

THE SUN
Manchester United are leading the transfer race for PSV Eindhoven star Cody Gakpo, according to reports.
Harry Kane has given England a massive injury scare after being sent for a scan on his ankle.
Jude Bellingham has urged fans to bunk off to watch England's march to World Cup glory.
Chelsea reportedly face having to pay Mason Mount £300,000-a-week on a new contract.
Darren Fletcher's son Tyler has been picked in England's U16 squad as they try to lure him from Scotland's clutches.
Arsenal are considering a January move for Palmeiras star Danilo to keep their title tilt on track.
Chelsea are reportedly set to open talks to sign Cristiano Ronaldo after he was axed by Manchester United.

DAILY EXPRESS
Rio Ferdinand has claimed Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has "got what he wanted" after the Red Devils confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the club.
Argentine media have laid into Lionel Messi and head coach Lionel Scaloni after their shock World Cup defeat against Saudi Arabia.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has already ruled out a move for Cristiano Ronaldo, who departed Manchester United on Tuesday.

DAILY MAIL
Pep Guardiola is moving closer to agreeing a new two-year contract at Manchester City.

Budweiser will reportedly seek around $47m from FIFA following the U-turn decision on allowing alcohol to be sold inside stadiums at the World Cup.
There are fears that this could become the 'World Cup of fatigue' due to the extraordinary stoppage time being added to the end of games.
Qatar officials not only banned Budweiser from stadiums - they also tried to boot it out of the American firm's own hotel.
Saudi Arabia star Ali Al-Bulayhi told Lionel Messi 'you will not win' 40 minutes before their shock win against Argentina was confirmed, it was revealed.
Tiger Woods managed only nine rounds of competitive golf across three majors in 2022, but that was apparently enough to claim the top bonus of $15m in the PGA Tour's Player Impact Program (PIP), which rewards players for drawing attention to the game.

THE TIMES
England claim they are being targeted by referees at the World Cup and will seek "clarity" from FIFA over what they believe are inconsistencies in the new application of rules over grappling at set pieces.
Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi has praised his club-mates for their support in helping him get over the "shock and disappointment" at his World Cup snub.
Lawyers for more than 225 former rugby union players who are taking legal action against the RFU, WRU and World Rugby will serve proceedings to the governing bodies this week.

DAILY TELEGRAPH
Cristiano Ronaldo's exit will see Manchester United's wage bill slashed by more than 10 per cent and potentially free up money for Erik ten Hag to spend in the January transfer window.
The Glazer family have been actively exploring the potential sale of Manchester United since the summer and it is anticipated that some of the parties who bid for Chelsea could come to the table.
Jude Bellingham and Declan Rice will be at the centre of bidding wars between the likes of Real Madrid, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea and Manchester City.
Bournemouth are close to appointing Gary O'Neil as their permanent manager, after talks with former Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa stalled.

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Manchester United are ready to swoop in January to land Netherlands' World Cup star Cody Gakpo - and PSV are willing to sell for £50m.

Julian Ward is looking at a top job in Europe after quitting as Liverpool's sporting director.

Manchester City are ready to sign New York City's 15-year-old left-back Christian McFarlane from their partner club.


Real Madrid are reportedly set to cut ties with Eden Hazard after his poor performances in the World Cup with Belgium.

Luis Suarez has slammed Fifa for 'blocking him from seeing his children' after Uruguay were knocked out of the World Cup.

Dusan Vlahovic could be on his way to Liverpool in a sensational swap deal which would see Ibrahima Konate go the other way.

England and Wales could trigger a race to get Warren Gatland by sacking their bosses this week.

DAILY EXPRESS

A wealthy consortium involving high-profile figures from Saudi Arabia and Qatar are preparing a mammoth bid to take control of Liverpool, according to reports.

DAILY MAIL

Reports have claimed that Germany's controversial hand-over-mouth protest prior to their World Cup opener against Japan was not unanimously supported by the players.

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has admitted that it is difficult to refer to his team as a 'golden generation' when they haven't won anything.


Garang Kuol believes Australia will one day be a major force to be reckoned with in international football and revealed rubbing shoulders with Lionel Messi felt 'like a dream'.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has spoken to former Oldham manager Dean Holden as he considers potential new assistants.

South Korea manager Paulo Bento has criticised the lack of time between games at the World Cup.

A number of World Cup players have complained about strange stains on their kit at the end of games, leading some to wonder if groundstaff are taking the Augusta approach and using paint to cover bare areas on pitches, as they do on the greens at the Masters.

DAILY MIRROR

Lionel Messi has defended Argentina team-mate Lautaro Martinez after the substitute missed a pair of big late chances against Australia.

Uruguay defender Jose Gimenez could be hit with a 15-game ban after he appeared to elbow a FIFA official in the wake of his nation's controversial exit from the World Cup.

THE ATHLETIC

Patrick Bamford has been left out of Leeds United's training camp in Spain after undergoing a groin operation.

Jadon Sancho will miss Manchester United's trip to Spain.

Robert Lewandowski has suggested Poland style of play in the future could decide his potential involvement at the next World Cup.

THE GUARDIAN

Daley Blind has said the Netherlands are drawing inspiration at the World Cup from Louis van Gaal's recovery from cancer.


DAILY TELEGRAPH

Arsenal are sweating over the seriousness of Gabriel Jesus' knee problem after Tite hit out at "evil lies" that he knew he was injured before he played against Cameroon.

Cody Gakpo says he will make a decision on his future after the World Cup amid interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid.

England's players will have a key input into the review process that could seal the fate of head coach Eddie Jones on Monday - and the appointment of his successor if the Australian is dismissed.

THE TIMES

Alexis Mac Allister thinks that Aziz Behich, the Australia left-back, made a big mistake by picking a fight with Lionel Messi in the round of 16 match against Argentina.

Brazilian football fans are holding a vigil in front of the Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital in São Paulo, where Pelé was admitted last Tuesday with health issues related to his colon cancer that was diagnosed in September 2021.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers' Croatia left-back Borna Barisic could be set to make his World Cup debut in the round of 16 against Japan on Monday.

Sunderland striker Ross Stewart is a target for Olympiakos.





Manchester United are ready to move for Cody Gakpo in January as PSV Eindhoven are willing to sell the Netherlands striker, 23, following his impressive form at the World Cup. (Sun)

However, United would have to pay £50m for Gakpo - double what PSV wanted in the summer - so may switch their attention to AC Milan's Portugal forward Rafael Leao, 23. (Mirror)

Leao was expected to join Real Madrid in the summer but he is now being lined up as a target for 2024 by the Spanish giants along with Manchester City's Norway striker Erling Haaland, 22, and Palmeiras' Brazilian forward Endrick, 16. (Sport - in Spanish)

Barcelona are keen on Mohammed Kudus but the Ghana midfielder, 22, is open to a move to the Premier League, with Ajax likely to ask for about £40m. (Sun)

Everton and Leeds have joined Aston Villa and Wolves in the battle to sign Atletico Madrid's Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, 23. (Relevo - in Spanish)

Wolves are also in talks with Atletico about signing Brazil centre-back Felipe, 33, in a potential "package" deal with Cunha for January. (Fabrizio Romano)


Manchester United failed to sign Brighton's Ecuadorian midfielder Moises Caicedo for £3.6m two years ago and will have to pay up to £70m for the 21-year-old this time around. (Sun)

Tottenham manager Antonio Conte is hoping to sign RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, with Chelsea also interested in the 20-year-old. (Corriere dello Sport, via Express)

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will have £50m to spend in January but is not planning on signing a replacement for Gabriel Jesus after the Brazil striker, 25, was ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with a knee injury. (Football Insider)

Jesus has flown back to London and will find out the extent of his injury following a consultation with Arsenal doctors on Monday, with some reports suggesting he will be out for three months. (Sun)

Tottenham have joined Aston Villa, Fulham and Inter Milan in monitoring the situation of Ivory Coast midfielder Franck Kessie, 25, at Barcelona. (Mundo Deportivo - in Spanish)

Atletico Madrid are hoping Joao Felix can increase his value during the World Cup before looking to sell the Portugal forward, 23, in January. (Marca - in Spanish)

Watford are on the verge of completing the signing of Canada midfielder Ismael Kone, 20, from CF Montreal on a four-and-a-half-year deal. (Watford Observer)

Spain right-back Hector Bellerin, 27, is close to joining Roma on loan from Barcelona. (Calciomercato)

Meanwhile, Barcelona want a long-term replacement for Spain midfielder Sergio Busquets, 34, and are interested in Leicester's Youri Tielemans, who is out of contract at the end of the season, but they suspect the Belgium midfielder, 25, has already said he will join another club. (Marca - in Spanish)

A joint Saudi-Qatari consortium is preparing a £3.2bn bid to take over Liverpool. (Sporting News)
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Paris St-Germain are willing to make 25-year-old England striker Marcus Rashford, whose contract with Manchester United runs out in the summer, one of football's best-paid players. (Mirror)

Manager Erik ten Hag says Manchester United will exercise an option to extend the deals of Rashford and 23-year-old Portugal right-back Diogo Dalot until 2024. (Metro)

The Brazilian Football Federation plans to ask Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola if he would be interested in becoming national team manager at the end of the season. (Sport - in Spanish)

Chelsea, Manchester City and Manchester United have submitted offers for 20-year-old RB Leipzig and Croatia defender Josko Gvardiol, while Bayern Munich are also interested. (Foot Mercato - in French)

Juventus are prepared to let three players leave in order to fund a move for Chelsea's 23-year-old England midfielder Mason Mount. (CalcioMercato via Mail)

Liverpool are in the running to sign 27-year-old Napoli and Mexico forward Hirving Lozano in January. (Mirror)

Portugal striker Joao Felix's agent, who has already held talks with Chelsea and Manchester United, hopes to speak to Aston Villa and Newcastle United about their interest in the 23-year-old Atletico Madrid forward. (Mirror)

Arsenal have joined the list of clubs, which also includes PSG, who are keen on Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix. (AS - in Spanish)

Arsenal are also keen on Shakhtar Donetsk's Ukraine winger Mykhaylo Mudryk, 21, but the asking price for him and Atletico Madrid's Joao Felix could be too high. (Football London)

Juventus could look to sign Chelsea and England midfielder Mason Mount, 23, and let 27-year-old France international Adrien Rabiot, 28-year-old Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes and American Weston McKennie, 24, leave to raise funds. (CalcioMercato - in Italian)

Benfica president Rui Costa says they will not allow any key players - including 21-year-old Portugal striker Goncalo Ramos, who has been linked with Manchester United - to leave unless their buyout clauses are met.(Mirror)

Newcastle are hoping to sign 24-year-old United States forward Christian Pulisic, while Arsenal and Manchester United are also monitoring the situation.(Mirror)

Newcastle will allow 29-year-old English centre-back Jamaal Lascelles, Northern Ireland left-back Jamal Lewis, 24, and Scottish wingers Matt Ritchie, 33, and Ryan Fraser, 28, to leave in January. (Football Insider)

Metz and Mali midfielder Boubacar Traore, 21, is expected to meet the clauses in his loan move to Wolves to turn it into a permanent £9.5m switch during the second half of the season. (Express & Star)
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