Friday News

[Alan]

BBC

Manchester United would want around £40m to allow their 31-year-old captain, Bruno Fernandes, to leave for another European club, with Bayern Munich heavily linked with a move for the Portugal midfielder. (Teamtalk),  

Liverpool are eyeing a 90m euros (£78m) move for Spain and Athletic Club forward Nico Williams, 23. (Fichajes - in Spanish),  

Liverpool are also expected to make an approach for Borussia Dortmund and Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck, 25, over a summer move. (Sports Illustrated),  

Barcelona are considering a move for Juventus and Serbia forward Dusan Vlahovic, 25, who will be a free agent next summer. (AS - in Spanish),  

Bayern Munich are also said to be a contender for Vlahovic's signature, with the German giants wary another club could activate a release clause to buy England forward, Harry Kane, 32, from them. (Mirror),  

England international Elliot Anderson, 22, is certain to feature on a long list of summer transfer targets for Newcastle, who are keen to bring the Nottingham Forest midfielder back to the North East. (Mail - subscription required),  

Real Madrid are closely monitoring Bayern Munich defender Dayot Upamecano, 26, with the France international out of contract next summer and prepared to listen to other offers. (Fichajes - in Spanish),  

Real Madrid could send Endrick, 19, out on loan in January, but West Ham are not viewed as a viable destination for the Brazil forward. (Teamtalk),  

Real Madrid are also bracing themselves for offers for forward Gonzalo Garcia in January. The 21-year-old impressed at the Fifa Club World Cup, but has fallen down the pecking order. (Marca - in Spanish),  

Barcelona are watching Hoffenheim and Kosovo forward Fisnik Asllani, 23, who could leave the German club next summer. (Sky Germany),  

Red Bull Salzburg's 20-year-old midfielder Bobby Clark, who is currently on loan at Championship Derby, is set for a January switch to Scottish Premiership champions Celtic. (Times - subscription required)




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PREMIER LEAGUE

Bruno Fernandes is one of four Manchester United players to have missed training ahead of this weekend's trip to Liverpool - The Metro.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admitted it will be hard for the Reds to retain the Premier League title this season despite their summer expenditure - The Mirror.

Moises Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez, Reece James and Tosin Adarabioyo are set to undergo late fitness tests ahead of Chelsea's game against Nottingham Forest - The Express.

Bryan Mbeumo has been trying to convince Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba to join Manchester United. - The Sun.

Graham Potter is in contention for the Sweden job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role - talkSPORT.

Luton Town's appointment of Jack Wilshere as manager may open the door for a potential affiliation with Arsenal - The Sun.

Ruben Amorim is considering starting Manuel Ugarte in Manchester United's trip to Liverpool - The Sun.

  EUROPEAN FOOTBALL

Real Madrid are stepping up plans to make a change to their ownership structure, allowing external investors to purchase stakes in the club for the very first time - The Athletic.

AC Milan fear Adrien Rabiot could be sidelined for up to a month after picking up a calf injury - Gazzetta dello Sport

Paris Saint-Germain are closing in on a new contract for centre-back William Pacho - L'Equipe.

Dusan Vlahovic has resurfaced as a leading candidate to succeed Robert Lewandowski at Barcelona - Mundo Deportivo.

Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele could return to the PSG squad as early as Friday's game with Strasbourg - L'Equipe.

Juventus are the subject of an investigation from UEFA into possible financial breaches - The Athletic.

SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP

Ross Aloisi and Vince Ierardo are expected to join Kevin Muscat at Rangers should a deal for the Shanghai Port manager be agreed - The Daily Record.

Former Liverpool youngster Bobby Clark is set to join Celtic in January from RB Leipzig. - The Telegraph.

Former Everton and Scotland star James McFadden has claimed he is 'barely able to walk' following multiple operations related to his playing career - The Scottish Sun.

WORLD CUP

World Cup organisers are unconcerned about Donald Trump's claims regarding whether or not games will be moved due to safety fears - The i.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said Jude Bellingham has to be part of England's squad for the 2026 World Cup after the midfielder was left out of Thomas Tuchel's squad to face Wales and Latvia - The Sun.

RUGBY

Leicester Tigers and England lock George Martin has emerged as a target for Sale Sharks - The Telegraph.

CRICKET

Tim Southee is likely to remain part of England's coaching staff for the Ashes but is scheduled to leave after the first Test - The Telegraph.

FORMULA 1

Mohammed Ben Sulayem will stand unopposed for another term as the president of the FIA - The Guardian.

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