The top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United fear that they will lose the club captain Bruno Fernandes come the end of the season –i paper
Barcelona wish to sign Marcus Rashford on a permanent deal, but wants to negotiate a lower transfer fee with Manchester United than the £26m included as part of his loan – talkSPORT
Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, which is currently on loan at Rome – Gazzetta dello Sport
Real Madrid considering moving to Arsenal forward Gabriel Martinelli – Defensa Central
Forgotten Manchester Utd man Tyrell Malacia is set for talks with Michael Carrick about his future – The sun
Tottenham’s Alejo Veliz is wanted by Manchester City’s brazilian sister club, Bahía – Daily Mail
Eric Dyer is reluctant to join West Ham despite their interest in the player – Daily Mail
Nottingham Forest investigating the possibility of sending Oleksandr Zinchenko back to Arsenal – BBC
Wolves midfielder João Gomes has emerged as a potential substitute for Conor Gallagher on Atletico Madrid – Daily Mail
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
rangers’ new signature Tour Rommens probably won’t be well for another three or four weeks – The Scottish sun
EUROPEAN SOCCER
PSG star Fabian Ruiz is set to sign a new contract in the French capital amid interest from Turkey and both Madrid clubs – Marca
Xabi Alonso had doubters at Real Madrid from his very first day as manager – BBC
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