Wednesday’s top headlines and transfer rumors…
daily mail
Manchester United have reportedly revived their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong after a £42.7m offer was rejected, but the La Liga giants are willing to sell.
Crystal Palace goalkeeper Sam Johnstone has been stripped of his No.1 shirt ahead of the Premier League season.
Alejandro Ganaccio requested a shortened break after winning the Copa America, returning to Carrington early to prepare for the Community Shield match at Wembley.
Atletico Madrid have reportedly opened talks with N’Golo Kante’s camp after talks over a Connor Gallagher transfer hit a snag.
Michael Appleton is set to return to Manchester United as loan manager.
daily telegraph
At least five Premier League players were approached by match fixers, according to a whistleblower working with the top flight and the Football Association.
Leicester City’s bitter feud with the Premier League over alleged breaches of financial controls is likely to continue into next year.
sun
Newcastle United will make a “once-in-a-generation” investment to solve their St James’ Park expansion woes.
Ben Chilwell is assessing his options at Chelsea ahead of the final weeks of the transfer window.
Liverpool remain open to selling Wataru Endo, with Celtic now monitoring the player.
Super agent Jorge Mendes has arrived in England to hold talks with Manchester United over Manuel Ugarte’s stalled transfer.
Jamie Vardy has the chance to reunite with Dean Smith at Charlotte FC this summer.
sporty
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal says the current football schedule is “hurting” players ahead of Wednesday night’s UEFA Super Cup tie.
Tim Ream is targeting a spot on the USMNT roster for the 2026 World Cup after returning to Major League Soccer (MLS) with Charlotte FC.
independent
Arsenal and Real Sociedad remain at odds over the structure and value of the deal for Mikel Merino’s proposed transfer, with talks likely to continue until the end of the window.
Brentford are still holding out for Ivan Toney for at least £60m this window, although interested clubs such as Chelsea and Manchester United could test that by offering loans with an obligation to buy later in the window position.
daily express
Manchester United transfer target Manuel Ugarte has reportedly been left out of a recent training match by Paris Saint-Germain boss Luis Enrique.
evening standard
Carlo Ancelotti has dismissed suggestions that Vinicius Junior could leave Real Madrid for Saudi Arabia.
Brentford’s move for Napoli midfielder Jens Cajuste has been halted.
era
Due to time constraints, Premier League clubs considering suing Manchester City for compensation for 115 breaches may have to make legal claims before the outcome of the case is known.
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The Times’ Martin Hardy and the Daily Mail’s Heather Dewar discuss the news that Manchester City’s hearing has reportedly been postponed until next month.
The Premier League has launched an account on
Tom Daley announced his retirement on Monday and is expected to be knighted in the New Year Honors list.
Two boxing officials from Kazakhstan oversaw nearly 50 fights at the Olympics but were removed from the referee and judging pool midway through the tournament.
log
Inis Hagi could lose his international future if he chooses to stay at Rangers due to a clause in his contract.
Millwall are set to win the race to sign Celtic midfielder Daniel Kelly.
scottish sun
Gustav Lagerbilk has rejected a move to Champions League hopefuls Malmo, according to reports in his home country.
Rangers are reportedly considering a move for Mali international forward Mohamed Diarra.
