Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned Manchester United’s Casemiro move when he visited club in March – Paper Talk
All the top stories and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
THE GUARDIAN
Sir Jim Ratcliffe questioned Manchester United’s transfer policy when he visited Old Trafford in March, highlighting the deal that brought veteran midfielder Casemiro to the club as what he sees as a questionable recruitment.
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French football expert Jonathan Johnson explains how Sir Jim Ratcliffe OGC Nice has fared under his ownership
Shadreck Mlauzi, head coach of the Zimbabwe women’s team, has been remanded in custody after being accused of indecent assault against a female staff member during a tournament in South Africa.
Stephen Maguire’s shock decision to step down as British athletics chief came after months of wrangling and tension over budgets in the run-up to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
DAILY TELEGRAM
Manchester United’s board are unlikely to make a final decision on Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 percent purchase of the club when they meet on Thursday on a deal likely to be approved in the next two weeks.
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Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol explains what Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s deal to buy 25 percent of Manchester United will mean for the club
Newcastle United are preparing to make the summer signing of Sandro Tonali, who will be handed a significant playing ban as part of an investigation into illegal betting in Italy, where Nicolo Fagioli has already been handed a one-year ban, of which he will have to serve seven months.
Ineos will continue its partnership with Tottenham Hotspur, despite owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe set to take a 25 percent stake in Manchester United.
Springbok legend Joel Stransky, the 1995 World Cup winner, says South Africa will comfortably beat England in Saturday’s semi-final and that Steve Borthwick’s side “do not excel in any area”.
Dina Asher-Smith is leading the demand for answers following the sudden departure of British Athletics technical director Stephen Maguire, who had overseen Britain’s record performance at the World Cup earlier this year.
Former England spinner Alex Hartley will become the latest woman to start coaching a men’s team when she takes up a role as specialist spin coach at Pakistan Super League club Multan Sultans.
THE TIMES
Liverpool are awaiting the results of a scan which could decide whether Andrew Robertson needs surgery on a dislocated shoulder, which could rule him out for up to four months.
Liverpool defender Andy Robertson was injured during Scotland’s defeat in Spain last week
DAILY MAIL
Premier League clubs are preparing to provide support to their Belgian and Swedish players for the return of the international match in Brussels, which had to be abandoned following the murder of two supporters in the city.
Harry Kane could finally say goodbye to former Tottenham teammates and friends on their staff as England trained at his old base ahead of their clashes with Australia and Italy.
Sheffield United Women’s manager Jonathan Morgan has left the team following a formal complaint about his alleged conduct, which is now being investigated by the club.
Paolo Di Canio has revealed he turned down the chance to become Roberto Mancini’s assistant with the Saudi Arabia national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Saudi Arabia has seen him drop from first to 27th in a list of the sport’s most marketable stars, which is now topped by his rival Lionel Messi, ahead of LeBron James. England’s Lucy Bronze is 15th and Harry Kane 22nd.
Paul Parker has criticized football YouTuber Mark Goldbridge for what he sees as a role in Manchester United’s problems. He claims Goldbridge doesn’t even support the club he claims to be and is rather a Nottingham Forest fan.
THE INDEPENDENT
Newcastle will not tolerate any approach from Manchester United for sporting director Dan Ashworth, who is linked as part of an expected backroom overhaul at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United sporting director Dan Ashworth took up his role at the club in June 2022
DAILY MIRROR
N’Golo Kante has spoken out in favor of the Saudi Pro League, where he now plays for Al Ittihad, amid reports emerging that a host of high-priced stars are unhappy in the Kingdom.
THE SUN
Chelsea could still opt to leave Stamford Bridge despite securing a piece of land behind the West Stand, which appeared to be a key moment for their attempts to expand their current home.
Virgil van Dijk and Wout Weghorst criticized the condition of the field at the OPAP Arena in Athens after the Netherlands’ 1-0 win over Greece. Van Dijk said it was “terrible” and Weghorst called it the “worst pitch” he had played on. .
DAILY STAR
Manchester United have reportedly told Mason Greenwood he has no future at Old Trafford, regardless of how well he performs during a loan spell in Spain with Getafe.
Rangers midfielder Todd Cantwell has revealed he almost quit football after being demoted to the U23 side at his former club Norwich City.
DAILY EXPRESS
Thiago Silva is keeping tight-lipped about his future amid reports he could end his time at Chelsea and rejoin Fluminense.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic are considering a move for Real Madrid goalkeeper Andriy Lunin as they look for a long-term replacement for Joe Hart, whose contract expires next summer.
Cameron Carter-Vickers says he is happy at Celtic but has not ruled out making another attempt at success in the Premier League if a good offer comes in.