Top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
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Jason Wilcox has taken on Dan Ashworth’s role ahead of the January transfer window following Manchester United’s shock decision to sack their sporting director.
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On the Transfer Talk podcast, Sam Tighe explains how Manchester United’s budget shortfall is not an issue, given Ruben Amorim’s history of improving players and ‘fitting square pegs into round holes’.
Newcastle were shocked to hear Callum Wilson will be out for the next two months with a hamstring injury.
Real Madrid are reportedly targeting a number of Premier League transfer targets, including a number of Manchester United stars.
Sporting fans were incendiary as their players stood and applauded following their fourth defeat in five games since the departure of Ruben Amorim.
Manchester United will consider a £40m offer for Marcus Rashford but accept there are likely to be no bidders for the England forward in the January transfer window.
Ruben Amorim reportedly fears Manchester United’s job may be more difficult than he warrants.
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Sky Sports’ Peter Smith explains why Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has repeatedly overhauled his starting XI line-up.
Rory McIlroy has admitted he and Scottie Scheffler had to fight to convince the PGA Tour to support next week’s clash with LIV golf stars Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.
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Arsenal’s set-piece coach Nicolas Jover now has his own mural outside the Emirates Stadium.
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Arsenal’s last three goals have all come from corner kicks. Sky Sports’ Peter Smith explains why open play statistics have fallen and the importance of set-pieces for Mikel Arteta.
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A group of Manchester United fans have been arrested as part of a dawn raid operation following shocking violence earlier this season.
Liverpool have signed 16-year-old defender Lucas Clarke from Manchester City as part of their efforts to strengthen their youth team.
A paramedic employed by Manchester City has admitted stealing ‘at least £75,000 worth of equipment’ from the Premier League champions.
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Liverpool are discussing playing friendlies in Japan and Hong Kong as part of their pre-season tour of Asia next summer.
Joe Gomez came close to leaving Liverpool last summer but has admitted he is happy to ultimately remain at Anfield.
Wimbledon’s expansion plans are expected to be submitted to the UK’s High Court.
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Manchester United’s women’s team have been left “daunted” by Dan Ashworth’s shock exit at Old Trafford.
Newcastle United plan to turn the Gallowgate End into one of the largest stands in Europe as a response to Borussia Dortmund’s ‘yellow wall’ if the club decides to stay at St James’ Park.
Christian Romero has apologized to Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and the club’s board for saying manager Ange Postecoglou was responsible for the team’s difficulties ahead of a crucial match as problems continued to mount.
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Ange Postecoglou has revealed that Tottenham defender Christian Romero has apologized for criticizing Spurs managers over their lack of spending.
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Robert de Pauw’s resignation as Aston Villa women’s team manager on Wednesday comes amid concerns about the way he spoke to players, including their appearance.
Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah has put the club on hold to raise money should Chris Wilder’s side gain promotion to the Premier League.
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Jose Mourinho wants Nico Williams to reject a Premier League move and join Real Madrid if he leaves Athletic Bilbao.
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In an interview with Sky Sports in October, Jose Mourinho joked about a return to London from Millwall!
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Arsenal have launched an investigation into a series of anti-Semitic social media posts that appeared on accounts believed to belong to staff.
The Saudi Public Investment Fund is reportedly close to acquiring a 6% stake in the commercial arm of the PGA Tour, nearly a year after missing the original peace deal deadline.
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Jota faces the prospect of being frozen out by a second successive club after being left out at Stade Rennes.
Romania manager Mircea Lucescu has revealed that he has instructed Iannis Hagi to force his way back into Philippe Clement’s plans at Rangers by inserting him into the Rangers’ B team earlier this season.
Fringe man Luis Palma has been told by the Honduran FA president that he must leave Celtic if he wants more playing time.
