Newcastle weighing up move for Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface – Paper Talk
All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
THE SUN
Newcastle are considering a move for in-form Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface.
Sofyan Amrabat is the latest Manchester United star to be injured.
Controversial former referee Antonio Mateu Lahoz will reportedly replace the disgraced Luis Rubiales as president of the Spanish Football Federation.
The squad size for the countries competing in Euro 2024 will again be 23 players, giving Gareth Southgate an even bigger selection headache.
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Phil Foden showed off his defensive instincts during training in England to deny Harry Kane a certain goal. Credit: @England
Thiago Silva has hinted at a return to Fluminense next year.
Inter Miami manager Gerardo Martino has confirmed he is keen to sign former Barcelona and Atletico Madrid striker Luis Suarez.
The French professional football league is in danger of disappearing from TV screens after no bids have been received for broadcasting rights.
DAILY MAIL
Everton’s disciplinary hearing into the club’s alleged breach of Premier League spending rules is taking place in secret this week.
San Marino’s players have refused to back down over Rasmus Hojlund’s claims that he was targeted during Denmark’s Euro 2024 qualifier against the country on Tuesday.
Lionel Messi is unlikely to play in MLS again this season after Inter Miami missed the play-offs, Tata Martino has admitted.
Harry Maguire has been criticized by Britain’s LGBT supporters after claiming those who booed Jordan Henderson were “not real fans”.
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Harry Maguire defended teammate Jordan Henderson after receiving some boos from the crowd when he came on as a substitute
The NFL has entered into discussions with the Madrid city council about organizing a match in the Spanish capital next season.
DAILY MIRROR
Sir Jim Ratcliffe hopes his proposed deal to buy a minority stake in Manchester United will be completed in time for the January transfer window.
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Kaveh Solhekol provides the latest updates on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s attempts to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United
Thierry Henry admits he was speechless during the first half of France’s World Cup quarter-final against South Africa and impressed by Antoine Dupont.
THE ATHLETIC
The Premier League will issue guidelines to its clubs later this week, advising them to ban Israeli and Palestinian flags in stadiums.
Sergi Roberto has suffered a calf injury and is on the sidelines, Barcelona have confirmed.
Manchester United have opened a new ‘high-performance training base’ for their women’s and youth teams.
Jose Reyes Lopez, the son of the late Jose Antonio Reyes, has signed his first professional contract with Real Madrid.
DAILY TELEGRAM
Kalvin Phillips has been offered a flight from Manchester City in January to keep his Euro 2024 dream alive thanks to the Italian gambling scandal, with Juventus and Newcastle United expected to be forced out of the market.
England midfielder Kalvin Phillips has struggled for playing time since moving to Manchester City last summer
Everton could owe 777 Partners £60m by the time the club’s planned takeover is approved or blocked after the would-be new owners borrow a further £20m.
Discussions have taken place between executives from the Home Unions and the leagues to form a British and Irish ‘super league’, which would also include clubs from South Africa and Italy.
Andrew Flintoff’s return to cricket will continue when he joins the England Lions coaching staff at their training camp in the United Arab Emirates next month.
Phil Mickelson has warned the PGA Tour that there will “undoubtedly” be another exodus of players from the circuit to the LIV Golf League, regardless of ongoing merger negotiations with the Public Investment Fund (PIF). And Ian Poulter believes the same will apply to the DP World Tour.
EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea captain Reece James is a major doubt to face Arsenal after an injury setback.
Tottenham captain Heung-Min Son has confirmed he wanted to play for South Korea despite persistent injuries.
THE TIMES
Warren Gatland has backed England to surprise South Africa in the World Cup semi-final in Paris on Saturday, using the pain of losing the 2019 final as motivation.
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Tyson Fury sent a passionate message of good luck to England ahead of their Rugby World Cup semi-final against South Africa
SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers has welcomed the return of Maik Nawrocki from injury.
Cameron Carter-Vickers leaves the door open for a possible return to the Premier League one day.
DAILY RECORD
Steven Naismith has made his feelings clear about Rangers’ option to recall Alex Lowry from his loan at Hearts. The Gorgie boss believes the midfielder has turned his potential into ‘real quality’ since arriving in the capital.