Xabi Alonso’s Bayer Leverkusen release clause could put Liverpool on alert – Paper Talk
All the news and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
THE SUN
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only three clubs can activate, according to reports: Liverpool, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso has a release clause in his contract that only three clubs can activate
Lionel Messi has made his decision on a winter transfer, with the Argentine fully focused on Inter Miami and Argentina.
DAILY MAIL
Romelu Lukaku has lifted the lid on his nightmare summer after falling out with Inter Milan and being banned by Chelsea before snubbing Saudi Arabia to join Roma, saying: “There were times when I felt like I might explode.”
Romelu Lukaku has lifted the lid on his nightmare summer after falling out with Inter Milan and being banned by Chelsea
James Maddison has admitted the latest international break came at a “boring time”, with Tottenham having moved to the top of the Premier League after a strong start to the campaign.
Marcus Smith is set to start at full-back as England captain Owen Farrell returns to the No.10 jersey for the World Cup quarter-final against Fiji, while Steve Borthwick prepares to drop George Ford.
DAILY MIRROR
Xabi Alonso will be allowed to leave Bayer Leverkusen next summer if another club comes calling, putting Liverpool on red alert.
Antonio Conte has spoken of a potential return to football amid speculation linking him as the next Napoli boss
Antonio Conte has spoken of a potential return to football amid speculation linking him as the next Napoli boss.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
FA chief executive Mark Bullingham said the governing body supported live streaming of assistant referees’ video chats to give fans more clarity on decisions, but received opposition from referees .
The Government has told the Football Association it would be right to show support for victims of terror attacks in Israel, amid talk of lighting Wembley Arch in the colors of the country’s flag.
THE GUARDIAN
The FA will announce plans on Thursday to commemorate recent atrocities in Israel during England’s friendly against Australia, after leading Jewish football figures urged them to take action.
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The Sun’s Charlie Wyett and the Telegraph’s Sam Wallace discuss whether Wayne Rooney is a good fit for Birmingham after being named manager of the club on a three-and-a-half year contract.
Wayne Rooney says he plans to “take Birmingham City to the next level” after being named the Championship club’s new manager on a three-and-a-half-year deal.
DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah is heading for a January exit from Stamford Bridge, having failed to play a single competitive minute so far in the season. And the Blues could also say goodbye to Malang Sarr and Marc Cucurella.
Chelsea outcast Trevoh Chalobah headed for January exit from Stamford Bridge
West Ham first-team manager Kevin Nolan has offered Eden Hazard the chance to try out for the London side, despite the winger’s retirement announcement on Tuesday.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Steve Clarke says Scotland don’t want any favors in their quest for Euro 2024 and tells his stars ‘let’s do it ourselves’.
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke insists if they play their own game against Spain they can qualify for Euro 2024.
Celtic are reportedly keen to sign Ho-Yeon Jung from Gwangju FC in January as the Scottish champions revisit the Korean market.
Spain manager Luis de la Fuente has warned Scotland they will face a better and stronger team than the one beaten at Hampden in March.
SCOTTISH SUN
As discussions continue over Michael Beale’s successor, Rangers’ search for their 19th permanent manager is still ongoing, with detailed behind-the-scenes discussions underway – but the club will not be rushed to appoint a new boss.
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Kris Boyd says Rangers must move quickly in search for new manager
Rangers job candidate Kevin Muscat has left fans of his current club “worried” that he could be about to move on. The Australian took charge of Yokohama F. Marinos in their 1-0 win over Urawa Red Diamonds on Wednesday, but fans fear he will say goodbye afterwards.