Plus: Chelsea have reportedly drawn up a five-player shortlist as part of their search for a new right-back; Jude Bellingham has been awarded a hefty pay rise at Real Madrid to bring his yearly salary level with Kylian Mbappe
Friday 20 September 2024 07:22, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are in danger of being thrown out of more than just the Premier League if they are found guilty of serious breaches of its financial rules.
Leading players due to appear at FIFA's expanded Club World Cup next summer have asked for clarification on the status of those whose contracts expire at the end of June - midway through the controversial new tournament.
There is growing concern among Premiership clubs that the beefed-up 30-game limit for players as part of the new professional game partnership will force them into odd tactical selections during the season.
Sean Dyche has declared his Everton reign a "success" and has hit back at claims he would profit from a £5m "sacking clause" in his deal.
THE SUN
Jesse Lingard has been fined by South Korean police after breaking two road rules during a scooter ride in Seoul.
Former referee Carlos Chandia has admitted to purposefully avoiding booking Lionel Messi in return for the superstar's match-worn shirt in 2007.
Manchester City title winner Jesus Navas has declared "I can't take it anymore" after admitting that chronic pain is forcing him into retirement.
Newcastle are reportedly monitoring 18-year-old Norwegian forward Sindre Walle Egeli.
Newcastle have begun talks to get Alexander Isak and Anthony Gordon tied down to new deals.
Joelinton has revealed three other clubs he is keen to play for - just five months after signing a new Newcastle contract.
LaLiga stars Dani Carvajal and Jules Kounde have added their support for a possible strike over fixture overload.
Aaron Ramsey will miss Wales' next two matches with another hamstring problem.
DAILY MAIL
Jude Bellingham has been awarded a hefty pay rise at Real Madrid to bring his yearly salary level with Kylian Mbappe, according to reports in Spain.
Alexander Isak has suffered a toe injury and is a doubt for Saturday's trip to Fulham.
Martin Zubimendi reportedly regrets snubbing Liverpool this summer in favour of staying at Real Sociedad.
Arsenal fear Martin Odegaard will be out for eight weeks after he suffered ankle ligament damage.
Manchester City players have begun exploring their options amid the looming threat of enforced relegation.
Newcastle will offer to make Anthony Gordon their highest earner on a deal worth £170,000 a week to try to convince him to stay at St James' Park.
DAILY MIRROR
Kevin De Bruyne is set to miss Manchester City's title showdown with Arsenal - but his injury is understood to not rule him out long-term.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United have completed the signings of teenagers Samuel Lusale and James Overy.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has organised an emergency briefing with global television executives for Friday as he attempts to drum up interest in the FIFA Club World Cup, with the world governing body so far failing to announce a single broadcast deal for the tournament.
Arsenal midfielder Max Dowman has become the youngest player to score in a UEFA Youth League game - aged 14 years, eight months, and 19 days.
Dinamo Zagreb have sacked head coach Sergej Jakirovic two days after the club lost 9-2 against Bayern Munich in the Champions League.
Chelsea Women right-back Jorja Fox, on loan at Crystal Palace, is set for an extended period on the sidelines after sustaining an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal have sold more than 40,000 tickets for their Women's Super League opener with Manchester City at Emirates Stadium on Sunday.
DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea have reportedly drawn up a five-player shortlist as part of their search for a new right-back.
Chelsea's Mykhaylo Mudryk is reportedly "desperate" to leave the club in search of more regular playing time, with a potential move on the cards in the January transfer window.
DAILY RECORD
Hibernian have been warned they may see their Ibrox allocation for next week's Premiership clash slashed - or even cut completely - if Rangers cannot get their Copland Road works finished on time.
SCOTTISH SUN
Dave King wants an Ibrox EGM to let the fans decide who runs Rangers.
