Premier League faces calls from clubs to provide formal response to Israel-Hamas war – Paper Talk

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

DAILY MAIL

The Premier League is facing calls from clubs to make a formal response to the outbreak of war in Israel, with the leaders of several unhappy with the silence of the sport since last Friday’s terrorist attack by Hamas.

Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman has admitted he is still bitter over Ryan Gravenberch rejecting a national team call-up last month.

Manchester United face a dilemma over what to do with Old Trafford’s notoriously leaky roof.

Tottenham defender Eric Dier and his former teammate Matt Doherty exchanged one-liners on social media after the latter awarded a penalty in Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Aston Villa.

Manchester United are in talks to extend the contract of exciting teenage striker Omari Forson, who has been named in England’s elite development squad (formerly known as the U20s) for matches against Romania and Portugal during the international break.

Antony’s ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin will have a formal interview with Greater Manchester Police on Thursday.

THE SUN

Jadon Sancho has “no relationship” with manager Erik ten Hag, according to reports.

Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly determined to participate in the 2026 World Cup.

Italy and Turkey will co-host Euro 2032, although the joint bid breaks UEFA’s own rules – European football’s governing body rule states that joint host countries must be neighboring countries.

Chris Coleman has resigned as boss of Atromitos in Greece.

DAILY MIRROR

Jamaica have opened the door for Mason Greenwood to resurrect his international career – three years after the striker was capped by England.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe took a share of a £75 million dividend after the Mercedes Formula 1 team recorded a significant increase in profits.

Spaniard Jenni Hermoso says her image was tarnished following former president Luis Rubiales’ unsolicited kiss, with the attacker adding that “no one protected me”.

Brentford striker Ivan Toney is keen to join Arsenal when his eight-month ban for breaching FA betting rules expires in January.

Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson has undergone minor surgery on his wrist – although he is set to be available for the visit of Arsenal when club football returns after the international break.

THE ATHLETIC

Victor Francos, Spain’s Secretary of State for Sports, believes the men’s national team could have done more to support the women’s team after former federation president Luis Rubiales kissed Jenni Hermoso.

West Brom midfielder John Swift will miss six weeks of action with a calf injury.

Serie A side Salernitana have appointed Filippo Inzaghi as their new head coach.

Diego Alonso has been named head coach of Sevilla on a contract until the end of the season.

50 Cent has agreed to sponsor Welsh football team AFC Rumney’s U14 women’s team.

NHL players will not be allowed to put Pride-themed tape on their sticks while on the ice this season, under a decision made by the Board of Governors in June.

THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY

The Football Association’s slow response to terrorist attacks in Israel has been condemned by its former president, Jewish business executive David Bernstein.

Tottenham Hotspur are offering their support to the club’s Israeli winger Manor Solomon following Hamas attacks in his home country.

Football Association chief executive Mark Bullingham expects Euro 2028 to transform grassroots football facilities after branding the country’s current standards “embarrassing”.

Israel Dagg, the former All Black, has expressed concern for the future of rugby in New Zealand ahead of the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against Ireland, saying “we are losing the heart and the foundation of New Zealand rugby. .

England players took part in the Cricket World Cup wearing different jerseys due to a printing error on their Castore kits.

THE GUARDIAN

Premier League clubs fear being seen as taking sides in the Middle East conflict and are awaiting advice from the league on how to commemorate the victims of the attacks in Israel.

DAILY EXPRESS

The Glazer family will remain owners of Manchester United for the January transfer window if they delay their takeover decision beyond November, according to reports.

Donny van de Beek could make a return to the Eredivisie as he continues to be frozen out at Manchester United.

THE TEMPERATURE

The United Kingdom and Ireland have been confirmed by UEFA as hosts of Euro 2028, with organizers promising affordable tickets for fans.

World Cup-winning coach Jorge Vilda has denied pressuring Spain midfielder Jenni Hermoso to downplay the unsolicited kiss she received from Luis Rubiales, the former Spanish FA president.

More than 3,600 tickets are still available for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between England and Fiji in Marseille on Sunday, suggesting fans are not yet convinced by Steve Borthwick’s side.

The ECB will hold discussions on the international calendar in 2028 to decide whether to leave a gap in England’s summer calendar to accommodate the Los Angeles Olympics.

DAILY CHECK-IN

Trent Alexander-Arnold has bizarrely named former Rangers and Hibs star Brandon Barker as one of the toughest opponents he has ever faced.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have yet to make a final decision on their next manager.