Plus: Tottenham are interested in Lille midfielder Angel Gomes; Ben Chilwell has been named in Chelsea's Premier League squad; could Ethan Nwaneri make his Arsenal debut in Sunday's North London derby?
Saturday 14 September 2024 09:23, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's newspapers...
THE SUN
Manchester United earn the most from their shirt sponsorships in the Premier League.
Luton have applied to build a new stadium more than doubling their 12,000 capacity.
Ben Chilwell has been offered a dramatic pathway back into the fold at Chelsea after being named in their Premier League squad.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana has joined Goztepe on loan.
Former Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek has refused to criticise the Red Devils despite his torrid spell at Old Trafford.
Everton manager Sean Dyche has the full backing of the club's hierarchy and that will not change any time soon despite their dismal start to the season.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal reportedly rejected the chance to sign Victor Osimhen this summer because they felt the Napoli striker was simply too expensive.
Erik ten Hag has admitted he must start winning matches to retain the backing of the Manchester United hierarchy and save his job.
THE ATHLETIC
Wolves head coach Gary O'Neil has admitted Jose Sa is likely to seek a move from Molineux if he cannot win back the club's No 1 spot from new signing Sam Johnstone.
Real Madrid are postponing all upcoming concerts at the Santiago Bernabeu to comply with the capital city's noise regulations.
Erik ten Hag has shown his support for Manchester United defender Matthijs de Ligt, insisting he will be "a different player" once he has improved his fitness levels.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Barrow's players have been offered a bigger bonus should they lose their Carabao Cup tie against Chelsea than if they win.
The Irish Rugby Football Union is understood to be supportive of discussions over a potential merger between the United Rugby Championship and the Premiership amid ongoing talks between the two leagues.
DAILY EXPRESS
The hearing into Manchester City's charges for allegedly breaking Premier League financial rules will take place entirely behind closed doors.
Tottenham are reportedly eyeing a move for Lille star Angel Gomes.
Etienne Capoue has turned his back on football to take up basketball and is currently training with Spanish third-division team CB Jovens L'Eliana.
EVENING STANDARD
Mikel Arteta would not fear handing Ethan Nwaneri his first start for Arsenal in Sunday's north London derby.
Sergio Aguero insists the Manchester City squad will be unaffected by the club's looming FFP (Financial Fair Play) hearing, which is due to start on Monday.
THE TIMES
Wembley is set to host an extra Euro 2028 match after the government ended hopes of Northern Ireland being co-hosts for the tournament by saying it will not fund the redevelopment of Casement Park.
Adrian Newey, Red Bull's departing chief technical officer, will no longer attend Formula 1 races this season after his grand unveiling at Aston Martin.
The IOC is insisting rules that could prevent Lord Coe running for the presidency next year are not new and have always been in place - but it is an open secret in sporting circles that the incumbent Thomas Bach is operating on the ABC principle for his successor: "anyone but Coe".
Abdelatif Benazzi, the former captain of France and Morocco, has entered the race to be the next chairman of World Rugby, which could play into the hands of the Australian candidate Brett Robinson.
DAILY RECORD
New Rangers signing Nedim Bajrami revealed how he was sold on his Ibrox move - by ex-Celtic man Liam Henderson and former Hibs defender Josh Doig.
Ryan Kent has reportedly knocked back a whopping 21 offers this summer as he looks set to remain at Fenerbahce.
