The best football transfer stories and rumors from Friday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Bruno Fernandes is one of four Manchester United players to have missed training ahead of this weekend’s trip to Liverpool – The subway.
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted it will be difficult for the Reds to retain the Premier League title this season despite their summer spending – The mirror.
Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Tosin Adarabioyo is set to undergo late fitness tests prior to Chelsea’s game against Nottingham Forest – The Express.
Bryan Mbeumo have tried to convince Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to be with Manchester United. – The sun.
Graham Potter is fighting for Sweden job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role – talkSPORT.
Luton Towns appointment of Jack Wilshere as a manager can open the door for a potential affiliation with Arsenal – The sun.
Reuben Amorim considering starting Manuel Ugarte in Manchester United’s turn to Liverpool – The sun.
EUROPEAN SOCCER
Real Madrid are stepping up plans to change their ownership structure so that outside investors can buy shares in the club for the very first time – Athletics.
AC Milan fear Adrien Rabiot could be out of action for up to a month after suffering a calf injury – Gazzetta dello Sport
Paris Saint-Germain is closing in on a new contract for the centre-back William Pacho – L’Equipe.
Dusan Vlahovic has re-emerged as a front-runner to succeed Robert Lewandowski in Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo.
Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele could return to PSG squad as early as Friday’s match with Strasbourg – L’Equipe.
Juventus is the subject of an investigation from Uefa into possible financial violations – Athletics.
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
Ross Aloisi and Vince Ierardo are expected to be included Kevin Muscat on Rangers need an agreement for Shanghai port leader to be agreed – The daily record.
Previous Liverpool young Bobby Clarke are set to participate Celtic in January from RB Leipzig. – The telegraph.
Previous Everton and Scotland star James McFadden has claimed he is ‘barely able to walk’ after multiple operations related to his playing career – The Scottish sun.
WC
WC the organizers don’t care Donald Trump’s claims about whether games will be moved due to security fears – in.
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Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Jude Bellingham must be a part of England’s squad for the 2026 World Cup after the midfielder was left out Thomas Tuchel hold to face Wales and Latvia – The sun.
RUGBY
Leicester Tigers and England lock George Martin has arisen as a target for Sale sharks – The telegraph.
CRICKET
Tim Southee remains a part of England’s coaching staff for Ash but is scheduled to leave after the first test – The telegraph.
FORMULA 1
Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed for another term as chairman of FIA – The Guardian.
ICYMI: The best stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…