Thursday’s newspaper headlines and transfer news…
DAILY MAIL
Jason Wilcox filled in for Dan Ashworth at Manchester United in the January transfer window after the club were rocked by the decision to sack their sporting director.
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Speaking on the Transfer Talk podcast, Sam Teague explains how Manchester United’s budget shortfall is less of a concern given Ruben Amorim’s success in developing players and “putting square pegs in round holes”.
Newcastle have been rocked by the news that Callum Wilson will miss the next two months with a hamstring injury.
Real Madrid are reportedly looking at several Premier League transfer targets, including a number of Manchester United stars.
Sporting fans aimed pyrotechnics at their own players, who gave them a standing ovation after the team suffered their fourth defeat in five games following the departure of Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United will consider £40m bids for Marcus Rashford but admit there are unlikely to be offers for the England striker in the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim is reportedly concerned that the Manchester United job is more difficult than he has let on.
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Sky Sports journalist Peter Smith explained why the head coach of “Manchester United” Ruben Amorim changed his starting line-up many times.
Rory McIlroy admitted he and Scotty Scheffler had to fight to convince the PGA Tour to go ahead with next week’s clash with LIV Golf stars Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
SUN
Arsenal boss Nicolas Jover now has his own mural outside the Emirates.
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Arsenal’s last three goals have all come from corners, Sky Sports’ Peter Smith explains the reasons why their open-play stats have dropped and the importance of shots for Mikel Arteta.
DAILY MIRROR
A group of Manchester United fans have been arrested in a dawn raid following shocking violence earlier this season.
Liverpool have signed 16-year-old Manchester City defender Lucas Clarke to strengthen their youth ranks.
A former Manchester City paramedic has admitted stealing “equipment worth at least £75,000” from the Premier League champions.
ATHLETIC
Liverpool are in talks to play friendlies in Japan and Hong Kong as part of their pre-season tour of Asia next summer.
Joe Gomez admits he came close to leaving Liverpool last summer but is glad he ended up staying at Anfield.
Wimbledon’s expansion plans will be brought before the UK High Court.
DAILY TELEGRAPHY
Manchester United’s women’s team have been left “weakened” by Dan Ashworth’s shock spell at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United plan to put an end to Gallowgate at Borussia Dortmund’s Yellow Wall as one of Europe’s biggest stands if the club decide to stay at St James’ Park.
Cristiano Romero has apologized for suggesting Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s board are to blame for the team’s struggles as problems continue to mount for manager Ange Postecoglou ahead of key games.
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Ange Postecoglou has reported that “Tottenham” defender Christian Romero has apologized for criticizing “Spurs” bosses for a lack of spending.
THE SECURITY
Robert de Pauw’s resignation as manager of Aston Villa’s women’s team on Wednesday came amid concerns about how he spoke to his players, including their appearance.
Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah has delayed selling the club in the hope of cashing in if Chris Wilder’s side are promoted to the Premier League.
EVENING STANDARD
Jose Mourinho wants Nico Williams to reject a move to the Premier League and join Real Madrid if he leaves Athletic Bilbao.
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Speaking to Sky Sports in October, Jose Mourinho joked about a return to London at Millwall.
THE TIMES
Arsenal have launched an investigation into a series of anti-Semitic social media posts that appeared on an account belonging to one of their staff members.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund is reportedly close to acquiring a six percent stake in the PGA Tour’s commercial arm, nearly a year after missing an initial deadline for a peace deal.
DAILY RECORD
Jota faces the prospect of a second successive club relegation after being sent off at Stade Rennais.
Romania boss Mircea Lucescu has revealed that he has told Yanis Hagi to return to Filipe Clement’s plans at Rangers, making himself available for the club’s B team at the start of this season.
Luis Palma has been told he should leave Celtic to increase his playing time by the Honduran FA president.
