Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag at risk of losing right-hand man to Ajax – Paper Talk

All the transfer news and rumors from Saturday’s newspapers…

THE SUN

Manchester United risk losing Erik ten Hag’s right-hand man Mitchell van der Gaag to Ajax as the Dutch club lines him up for their managerial role.

THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY

Chelsea have become the first Premier League club to publicly condemn anti-Semitism following Hamas attacks on Israel this week.

Tottenham Hotspur are facing criticism over their response to the Hamas terror attack in Israel, with the chairman of the club’s Tribute Trust writing to tender his resignation.

Aston Villa are set to be offered a choice of solutions to the club’s ‘wet’ jersey problem by manufacturer Castore, amid optimism that the problem is on the way to being resolved.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City’s Premier League clash with rivals Liverpool has been banned from kick-off at 5.30pm due to concerns over fan problems.

Liverpool have reportedly approached Max Eberl to become the club’s new sporting director.

Manchester United have launched an investigation into why their first team suffered so many injuries.

Lisandro Martinez is ready for an extended period
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Manchester United defender Lisandro Martinez is one of the club’s many injuries.

Eric Cantona’s journey into the world of music has reached another milestone, with the Manchester United legend set to release his debut album, ahead of a sold-out tour.

Four Premier League players have been shortlisted for this year’s Golden Boy Award, including Rasmus Hojlund and Levi Colwill.

Michail Antonio has described Gareth Southgate’s failure to call on James Ward-Prowse for the England job as “embarrassing” in this round of internationals.

DAILY MIRROR

Sources close to Sheikh Jassim’s camp insist nothing has changed despite reports the Manchester United board will hold a meeting next week which could see Sir Jim Ratcliffe offer to buy an approved club share.

Richard Arnold has been criticized online by Manchester United fans after his attempts to speak about the club’s “clear long-term strategy” amid their current poor form.

Muslim and Arab football, cricket and rugby players held a summit meeting on the war between Israel and Hamas.

Former Arsenal striker Folarin Balogun has indicated his summer move to Monaco was because of what “high-ranking people” wanted to do, after having productive conversations with manager Mikel Arteta before his departure.

WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 19: Arsenal forward Folarin Balogun (26) in action during the 2023 MLS All-Star Game between the MLS All-Stars and Arsenal on July 19, 2023, at Audi Field in Washington, DC.  (Photo by Daniel Kucin Jr./Icon Sportswire) (Icon Sportswire via AP Images)
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Folarin Balogun left Arsenal for Monaco this summer

THE GUARDIAN

The president of the Israeli Professional Football League said he was “shocked, amazed and disappointed beyond words” at the Premier League’s reluctance to unequivocally condemn Hamas’ attacks on Israel.

The president of the Benin Football Federation (FBF) is facing a potential legal battle after it was claimed a club he owns circumvented a FIFA transfer ban by changing its name.

DAILY CHECK-IN

Philippe Clement wants a long-term commitment from Rangers if he is to agree to become the next Ibrox boss after seeing the Light Blues board press early on Giovanni van Bronckhorst and Michael Beale.

SCOTTISH SUN

Nicolas Raskin has reaffirmed his dream of one day leaving Ibrox to play in the Premier League.

Israeli football expert Avishai Sela says Liel Abada’s time at Celtic is “over” amid growing tensions in the Gaza region.