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Ruben Amorim and Marcus Rashford no longer on speaking terms at Manchester United - Paper Talk

Plus: Al Hilal are emerging as the most likely destination for Mohamed Salah should he decide to leave Liverpool; Arsenal are exploring a shock move for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran; Manchester City want a straight loan deal if they are to land Douglas Luiz from Juventus this month

Tuesday 28 January 2025 23:05, UK

Paper talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

THE GUARDIAN

Ruben Amorim's relationship with Marcus Rashford has broken down to the extent that Manchester United's head coach speaks to the player only when addressing the squad generally.

Borussia Dortmund, Juventus and Porto have inquired about signing Carney Chukwuemeka on loan from Chelsea.

Santos are set to sign the 19-year-old Brazilian striker Deivid Washington on loan from Chelsea.

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The Transfer Show panel discuss Marcus Rashford's current situation at Manchester United and whether it's likely he will secure a move away from the club in the January transfer window

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Al Hilal are emerging as the most likely destination for Mohamed Salah should he decide to leave Liverpool and join the Saudi Pro League.

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Chelsea are confident of securing a significant sell-on clause in the deal that will see midfielder Cesare Casadei move back to Italy.

THE SUN

Arsenal are reportedly exploring a shock move for Aston Villa star Jhon Duran - even though Alexander Isak remains their "dream target."

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Speaking after Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Ham, Unai Emery suggested the transfer speculation surrounding Jhon Duran is affecting the striker but confirmed that he wants to keep him

Saudi Arabian clubs are willing to splash over £1bn on bringing Vinicius Jr to the Middle East, according to reports.

Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim is reportedly "unconvinced" by Rasmus Hojlund and could even let the striker leave at the end of the season.

Architects behind Wrexham's stadium expansion are planning to "create a real cauldron" as work continues on a new 5,500-capacity stand.

DAILY MAIL

Rafa Benitez is down to the final two candidates for the head coach vacancy with Copa Libertadores champions Botafogo.

LaLiga president Javier Tebas has reiterated that he remains against the registration of Dani Olmo and that he is still working to overturn Barcelona's appeal.

The initial findings of Manchester United's internal investigation into the problems that saw a number of Rangers fans infiltrate areas of Old Trafford reserved for home supporters last week have showed that widespread ticket touting was to blame.

Manchester City want a straight loan deal if they are to land Douglas Luiz from Juventus this month and hold an interest in team-mate Andrea Cambiaso with a view towards the summer.

Juventus' Douglas Luiz strikes the ball during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Torino FC and Juventus, at the Stadio Olimpico Grande Torino, in Turin, Italy, Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. (Alberto Gandolfo/Lapresse via AP)
Image: Juventus' Douglas Luiz is reportedly a Manchester City target

Mason Mount and Diogo Dalot are among the stars who are investing in the Baller League, a new six-a-side competition that claims to merge the worlds of street football and internet influencers.

Aston Villa will ban any supporters found to have sold their seats for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Celtic to third parties.

DAILY MIRROR

A FIFA council has approved a change to the rules which could see Mohamed Salah join Al Hilal before the Club World Cup this summer.

THE ATHLETIC

Carlo Ancelotti says there is "no doubt" he will continue with Real Madrid if they win the Champions League or LaLiga.

Liverpool's Ben Doak is set to remain on loan at Middlesbrough for the rest of the season.

Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia is set to join Bayer Leverkusen on loan.

Image: Aston Villa's Emiliano Buendia is set for a switch to the Bundesliga

Lyon expect to appoint former AC Milan head coach Paulo Fonseca to replace Pierre Sage.

Barcelona defender Andreas Christensen, who has not played since August, is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks with a calf injury.

THE TIMES

Jamaica and Steve McClaren are pushing ahead with registering Mason Greenwood as an international player after being given the green light by the English FA.

Phil Foden has blamed his poor early season form on the mental fatigue that he suffered after the European Championship and claimed that Gareth Southgate played him out of position during the tournament in Germany.

SCOTTISH SUN

Felix Magath has backed Mark Fotheringham for the Motherwell job.

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