Sheikh Jassim had planned to sign Kylian Mbappe if Manchester United takeover succeeded – Paper Talk
All the news and transfer rumors from the Monday newspapers…
THE SUN
Sheikh Jassim planned to sign PSG star Kylian Mbappe, as well as Kingsley Coman from Bayern Munich and Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid to make his takeover of Manchester United a success.
Paris Saint-Germain striker Kylian Mbappe has scored eight goals in nine games this season
Reports in Italy suggest Roma boss Jose Mourinho is looking to reunite with one of his former Tottenham players as Eric Dier has become a target for the Serie A club.
Summer signing Matheus Franca is set for his Crystal Palace debut following injury and could be involved as early as Saturday’s trip to Newcastle.
Tom Davies has handed Sheffield United another serious injury problem amid reports he suffered a torn thigh muscle in training.
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Kaveh Solhekol questions whether the Glazer family ever wanted to sell Manchester United as Sir Jim Ratcliffe is close to agreeing a deal for 25% of the club.
THE TEMPERATURE
Ineos will explore how to expand a rebuilt Old Trafford into a 90,000-seat stadium if Sir Jim Ratcliffe succeeds with his bid to buy a stake in Manchester United.
The futures of a number of senior Manchester United officials, including Richard Arnold and John Murtough, will be uncertain if Sir Jim Ratcliffe takes control of the club’s football operations once his purchase of a minority stake is finalized.
THE INDEPENDENT
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s purchase of a 25 percent minority stake in Manchester United still has a way to go before being completed, with lengthy negotiations still expected before its completion and even more in the future if it wishes to increase its participation.
DAILY MAIL
The head of Chelsea’s new £40m shirt sponsor, Infinite Athlete’s Charlie Ebersol, says he fully believes in Todd Boehly’s plans for the club and claims he will stay at the club long-term.
Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly took over the club in May 2022.
Wigan Warriors head coach Matt Peet is keen to build a dynasty in the mold of Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United following his side’s Grand Final victory over the Catalans Dragons on Saturday.
Nice defender Youcef Atal has apologized for an anti-Semitic post on Instagram but will still be under investigation by French football authorities.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal midfielder Emile Smith Rowe is the subject of transfer interest from Premier League rivals Newcastle United ahead of the January window.
THE ATHLETIC
Arsenal or Manchester City could benefit from Tottenham’s failure to secure a trial period for New England Revolution teenager Noel Buck, whose performances in MLS have been noticed by a string of top European clubs.
DAILY EXPRESS
Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen has admitted he is “annoyed” by Jude Bellingham’s strong start to his career with rivals Real Madrid and said he has lost count of the number of goals the England star has scored.
DAILY STAR
Sergio Pérez’s future at the Red Bull F1 team remains uncertain amid reports in Brazil that Daniel Ricciardo could return to his old role as early as 2024.
DAILY CHECK-IN
Potential Spurs target Jota made his return to the Al-Ittihad squad in a friendly against Al-Wahda on Sunday and proved his point to Nuno Espirito Santo by scoring the only goal a 1-0 victory.