All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
DAILY MAIL
Saudi Arabian clubs will lead the hunt to land Victor Osimhen if he is available in the January transfer window, with Real Madrid and Chelsea also among those interested.
Rory McIlroy came out swinging and showed the scars of the LIV Golf battle are still raw as he said the likes of Sergio Garcia and Ian Poulter will ‘miss being at the Ryder Cup more than the players missed them will miss’
Aston Villa women’s star Rachel Daly has deleted a tweet claiming players were not wearing the club’s ‘sweaty’ shirt during a friendly match this month, raising concerns about retaining too much fluid.
THE SUN
Manchester United recorded an astonishing twelfth home cup win in a row, with Newcastle ‘rewarded’ for beating Man City with a Carabao Cup trip to Old Trafford.
DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid are considering a move for Brighton’s Roberto De Zerbi as they consider Carlo Ancelotti’s successors.
DAILY STAR
Disconsolate Napoli striker Victor Osimhen refused to celebrate his goal for the club on Wednesday, just days after the club mocked him on social media.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has not yet received an apology from Jadon Sancho.
THE TIMES
Saudi Arabian clubs are looking for leading referees from the Premier League and across Europe to raise the standard of refereeing in the country’s top division.
DAILY RECORD
Michael Beale insists SPFL planners should do more to help Premiership clubs after suffering two more injuries as his Rangers side hosted a Viaplay Cup semi-final against Hearts.
Barry Robson says he is enjoying Aberdeen’s battle on three fronts after watching his team set up a Viaplay Cup semi-final against Hibernian.
SCOTTISH SUN
Scott Brown has emerged as one of the favorites for the Cheltenham Town manager’s job after recently taking charge of another League One club in Fleetwood.