Wednesday’s headlines and transfer rumours…
Daily Mail
Former England manager Gareth Southgate has reportedly emerged as a possible target for a US-based group looking to take control of Everton.
Ivan Toney reportedly had one flaw that led to him being left off Manchester United’s suitability list this summer.
Sven-Goran Eriksson has slammed his former FA colleague’s infidelity scandal in a new book due to be published after the legendary former England manager’s death.
Manager Pep Guardiola has vowed that Manchester City will not use Rodri’s long-term absence as an excuse in the defence of their Premier League title.
The initial plans for the redevelopment around the new £2 billion Old Trafford stadium will not include separate arenas for the women’s and academy teams.
Manchester City star Phil Foden played the entire 90 minutes as a false nine in the Carabao Cup win over Watford and received detailed feedback from manager Pep Guardiola in an impromptu on-pitch training session.
Nike has confirmed that forward Mason Greenwood will no longer have an endorsement deal with the brand after the player was spotted wearing the brand’s boots while playing for Marseille.
Scott Brown has emerged as the favourite to become the next St Johnstone manager.
Mikaela Mayer has slammed boxing authorities, saying the industry is “making it so easy to cheat.”
Times
Referees chief Howard Webb will avoid the wrath of disgruntled clubs after it was confirmed he will not face any Premier League clubs this week.
Rhodes College has announced a ticket price increase for next year’s Test matches, despite criticism that high admission fees contributed to lower attendances this summer.
Thierry Dusautoir, one of France’s greatest ever players, has told the British and Irish Lions that flanker Jack Willis must be at his best to tour Australia next year.
Red Bull have lost another executive after their head of race strategist Will Courtenay agreed to join title rivals McLaren.
Athletic
Former Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Sergio Rico is set to join Qatar’s Al-Gharafa, five months after receiving medical clearance to return to football following a life-threatening accident.
Kylian Mbappe is due to undergo a medical examination after being forced off with a muscle injury during Real Madrid’s La Liga match against Alaves on Tuesday.
The bidding process for the 2027 men’s Champions League final will reopen, despite UEFA deciding not to name Milan’s San Siro as the venue for the final due to unclear plans for renovating the stadium.
A Crystal Palace supporters’ group has called on the club to review its season ticket policy after fans faced major problems obtaining the physical cards.
Daily Mirror
Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor will return as referees in the sixth week of the Premier League.
Former Manchester United forward Bebe has revealed that leaving Old Trafford was the best moment of his life.
Former Premier League winger Andros Townsend has suggested it would be tough for Trent Alexander-Arnold to turn down a move to Real Madrid this summer.
A new supercomputer has predicted how Arsenal will fare for the rest of the season without Rodri, putting them in a strong position to take on Manchester City in the title race.
Sam Britz analyses how Rodri’s injury will affect Manchester City
Mark Halsey is surprised Erling Haaland has escaped retrospective punishment from the authorities after the fiery clash between Manchester City and Arsenal.
Daily Express
Eddie Howe and Paul Mitchell have reportedly held explicit talks to move forward after a frustrating summer transfer window at Newcastle United.
Donny van de Beek ended a disastrous four-year spell at Manchester United with a move to Girona this summer, but his fortunes don’t seem to have improved with the La Liga club, with reports suggesting he is having problems adapting to life in Spain.
Manchester United defender Lenny Yolo is reportedly determined to return to full fitness ahead of the team’s December clash with Arsenal.
Former England and Manchester City goalkeeper David James has expressed disappointment with Andre Onana’s performances at Manchester United since his £47million move from Inter Milan.
solar
Arsenal chief executive Tim Lewis refused to shake hands with Manchester City officials after Sunday’s dramatic match at the Etihad.
Callum Wilson is a target for Fulham and Brentford in January.
Tottenham have reached a settlement after a row over club legend David Pleat’s new autobiography.
Barcelona’s hierarchy are reportedly considering a surprise move for recently retired goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny.
Evening Standard
Kieran Trippier is “desperate” to move from Newcastle United with Europe’s top three clubs competing for the defender.
Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has defended the decision to scrap the introduction of new senior season tickets from next season, saying the club’s “whole funding model would be called into question” if the number of concessions at the stadium was not reduced.
Independent
European football associations have written to UEFA stating their position that Aleksander Ceferin should remain president beyond 2027, and it is understood that 35 of the 55 associations have indicated their intention to support him.
The Daily Telegraph
The Football Association is set to take action after what it described as an “egregious” crackdown on free speech, with Telegraph Sport’s chief sports writer being banned from Wembley Stadium following Anthony Joshua’s shock defeat to Daniel Dubois.
The 99-year-old actress has vowed to “chain herself to the stadium” if Wimbledon’s controversial expansion plans go ahead.
Derby County are seeking new investors to boost their purchasing power following their return to the Championship.
Reading have withdrawn their under-21 team from the Premier League’s newly created competition, a worrying new development for the crisis-hit club.
Scottish Sun
Malmo lit the blue fuse with the words “we’ve missed you” ahead of Thursday’s Europa League clash with Rangers.
Derek McInnes has revealed that he contacted sacked Hearts manager Stevie Naismith and told him: “You’ll be back.”
Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has slammed the allegations made against him during his time as manager at Ibrox and claimed HMRC told him he should have made a deal with the club to avoid it going bankrupt.