The best stories and transfer rumors from Sunday’s papers…
Premier League
A Premier League footballer has allegedly been defrauded of more than £800,000 – as police launch a hunt for his accused fraudster – Daily Mail
Bayern Munich have joined the race to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool with the French defender set to move on a free transfer next summer as things stand – Sunday Mirror
Adam Wharton has openly addressed the speculation linking him with Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window – Sunday Express
Manchester United’s young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo was not taken on the field against Tottenham due to an injury – Sunday Express
European football
Jamie Carragher would join Borussia Dortmund away fans at their Champions League clash with Manchester City – but was stopped from doing so due to concerns that the move could prove incendiary – Mail on Sunday
Crystal Palace have been dealt another blow by UEFA in their quest to find a suitable date for next month’s Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Arsenal – Sunday Mirror
Scottish football
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Celtic interim boss Martin O’Neill is not worried about when his last game will be and insists he doesn’t care if his return tarnishes his Hoops legacy
Celtic’s the next manager could be Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen or Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy – Scottish sun
Previous Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas insists UNAM Pumas are in good hands below Efrain Juarez after he was linked with a return to Celtic – Daily record
Cricket
England sailor Ollie Robinson believes that his personal life has cost him a place in England – The Sunday Telegraph.
BEER
Taylor Swift and BEER inclusion promotes the growth of flag football in the UK – The Sunday Telegraph
Boxing
Chris Eubank Jr has been told by his father to retire just over a week before facing a long-time rival Conor Benn for the second time – Sunday Mirror
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Conor Benn gave an impassioned and hilarious interview as he previewed his rematch against Chris Eubank Jr
Anthony Joshua have talked to Jake Paul over a shock showdown at short notice – The sun on Sunday
Chris Eubank Sr means Eddie Hearn trying to hurt his son – Sunday Times
Formula 1
Oliver Bearman has come perilously close to a Formula 1 racing ban after receiving a penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The British driver now sits just three penalty points away from an automatic ban following his penalty for “potentially dangerous” driving in a collision with Liam Lawson during Saturday’s sprint race – Sunday Mirror
WWE
WWE star Brian Mackney has died aged 77 as tributes pour in for star who ‘won the hearts of fans’ – The sun on Sunday
Tennis
New WTA Tour Finals champion Elena Rybakina declined a photo with the WTA Tour CEO Portia Archer during Saturday’s trophy ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, following the tour’s investigation into her coach, Stefano Vukov – Athletics