Saturday newspaper headlines and transfer news…
THE TIMES
Manchester City have escalated their legal row with the Premier League by sending a further letter to the other 19 clubs, as well as the FA, urging them not to vote in favor of the new sponsorship rules, which they claim are still “illegal”.
DAILY MIRROR
Steven Gerrard has jokingly called for the Football Association and England managers to be fined after Curtis Jones impressed in England’s win against Greece.
EXPRESS OF THE DAY
Manchester United have been given a major boost in their pursuit of Victor Gokeres after Barcelona announced they are not interested in the striker.
Arsenal shot-stopper David Ryan has raised the alarm over tough games and is calling for action from the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) after team-mate Ben White was ruled out until 2025.
SUN
Sir Alex Ferguson’s Spirit Dancer made history by winning the $1 million Bahrain International Cup for the second year in a row.
Manchester United wonderkid Harry Amass has been targeted by Premier League rivals Aston Villa, according to reports.
DAILY MAIL
Lyon are reportedly set to be relegated from Ligue 1 due to a financial crisis.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has strangely had his name engraved twice on the new Club World Cup trophy after the impressive silverware was unveiled.
Manchester United defender Tyrell Malasia has opened up about his injury nightmare as he nears a return to full fitness after nearly 18 months on the sidelines.
DAILY RECORD
Kenneth Vargas believes an interview in his homeland surrounding his January exit from Hearts was “taken out of context” and that he remains fully committed to the Tynecastle club.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ianis Hagi and his Romania team-mates were caught in chaotic scenes when Kosovo players stormed the pitch and forced their game to be stopped.