Wednesday’s headlines and transfer news…
DAILY TELEGRAPHY
Manchester United’s rivals are poised to complete a January deal for Kobi Maino, Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford as they expect Sir Jim Ratcliffe to avoid selling PSR on June 30 to stay within financial rules. :
Chelsea currently value Bayern Munich target Christopher Nkunku at around £65m and are set to sign a replacement if they allow the striker to move to Germany this month.
Thomas Partey and Jorginho are being pushed for the exits in Mikel Arteta’s midfield rebuild.
SUN
Tyson Fury can continue to work in boxing as a promoter.
“Tottenham” rookie Antonin Kinski can move to Real Madrid.
Sevilla star Quique Salas faces three years in prison after being arrested for deliberately receiving yellow cards during matches.
Thomas Tuchel returned to Chelsea for the first time since being sacked in September 2022 as they drew 2-2 with Bournemouth.
THE TIMES
Celtic and Rangers have held preliminary talks with the Women’s Super League to explore the possibility of playing in England’s top flight.
DAILY MAIL
West Ham have been keeping a close eye on Nice’s Evan Gessand as they step up their pursuit of a striker.
Fenerbahce have identified Newcastle defender Lloyd Kelly as their top target and have now made their move.
Arsenal have bids for Randall Kolo Muani and Kingsley Coman, but are unsure whether either are good value for the current spending.
DAILY MIRROR
Harry Maguire has impressed Ruben Amorim so much that he is even willing to turn down a £70m deal The Red Devils were heavily linked with a move for Everton star Jarrad Brenthwaite last summer. minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe reportedly led their interest.
David Moyes has already told Dominic Calvert-Lewin he needs to start scoring goals to help save Everton’s season.
Oxford United are closing in on a deal for Millwall striker Tom Bradshaw.
Lausanne’s sporting director Stephane Henchoz has admitted he hopes Manchester United will send them a number of young stars on loan, with the two clubs sharing Ineos as owners.
ATHLETIC
Brentford are reviewing the incident after a Plymouth Argyle supporter required hospital treatment for a head injury during Saturday’s FA Cup third-round tie.
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti is seriously reviewing his tactics in big games after losing 5:2 to Barcelona in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.
DAILY RECORD
Leeds have made a £3million bid for young Ivorian midfielder Je Tah D’Avilha from Portuguese side UD Leiria.
St Johnstone have invited former £13m Champions League player Roman Eremenko on trial.
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