Monday’s newspaper headlines and transfer news…
EXPRESS OF THE DAY
Manchester United are considering a move for Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe amid uncertainty over the future of Erik ten Heg, according to reports.
Former Premier League star William Gallas has not ruled out Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational move to Wrexham.
Christopher Nkunku has opened up about his future at Chelsea amid links with a return to Paris Saint-Germain.
SUN
Manchester United have reportedly been turned down by a coach who has gone the same route as Erik ten Hag. It is said that the club has come close to appointing VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Höhnes.
Enzo Maresca has reportedly made a special arrangement to play once a week with Chelsea’s favorite star. He has agreed to play Wesley Fofana just once a week as the defender continues his recovery from a torn ACL.
DAILY MAIL
England head into Tuesday’s second Test against Pakistan hoping Ben Stokes can return from injury and keen on the decision to play the game on the same surface that produced their historic win last week.
Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson may have made an enemy of key team-mate Rodri when he revealed his Ballon d’Or pick, Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr.
Dele Alli is planning one of football’s greatest comebacks after two years out, with his sights set on the 2026 World Cup.
An international arrest warrant has been issued for former Wallabies captain Rocky Elsom following his conviction by a French court.
DAILY STAR:
One of Jurgen Klopp’s former Borussia Dortmund players, winger Kevin Grosskreuz, has been heavily criticized for his decision to join Red Bull.
England gaffer Lee Carsley has admitted he has his sights set on playing Dean Henderson in place of Jordan Pickford for this international break.
DAILY MIRROR
Kylian Mbappe has told French bosses he only wants to play “important” games for his country as it bids to win the Ballon d’Or in 2025.
DAILY TELEGRAPHY
Sir Ben Ainslie’s side suffered another blow in their sporting history when Ineos Britannia went down 3-0 to New Zealand’s Emirates after the second day of the America’s Cup.
Lee Carsley refused to give any clarity on his England future, despite insisting the permanent manager needs to be a “world-class manager who has won trophies” and admitted that is not him yet.
THE TIMES
Ruth Czepngetic has become the first woman to run a marathon under 2 hours 10 minutes, beating the previous world record by almost two minutes in one of the most extraordinary feats of distance running ever.
DAILY RECORD
Neil Critchley looks set to be appointed as the new Hearts manager. The former Queen’s Park Rangers and Blackpool boss is in advanced talks with the Tynecastle hierarchy and is expected in the capital on Monday.
Dundee United boss Jim Goodwin has called on the men who have been in Tannadice deals over the past few months to prove they are worthy of new terms.
Celtic midfielder Reo Hatate has dismissed fears he has traveled a whopping 17,608 miles on international duty over the past month without scoring a goal for Japan.
Rumors of Jordan Henderson’s move to Rangers appear to have received a swift response from Ajax boss Francesco Farioli. The Italian manager appears to have closed the door on a mid-season exit for Henderson amid speculation over his future.