Top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s newspaper…
sun
Liverpool are reportedly interested in moves for Joao Pedro and Jeremy Frimpong.
Violent football teams have been organizing disgusting Fight Club-style brawls in forests across Europe to avoid detection by police.
daily mail
A Liverpool staff Christmas party held at the city’s Anglican Cathedral was shut down early after suspected drug paraphernalia was found in the bathroom.
England will not travel to the United States for two friendlies in June after being drawn into a five-team group through Friday’s World Cup qualifying draw.
Lionel Messi has revealed that Barcelona star Lamine Yamal reminds him of his childhood.
Wayne Rooney insists he is not thinking about the possibility of Plymouth’s sacking and is focused on improving his squad in January.
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Wayne Rooney has responded to criticism over his Plymouth team’s poor performance.
Paul Pogba has provided an update on his future following his departure from Juventus in a cryptic Instagram post.
daily mirror
Bruno Fernandes says Manchester United have too many of their own problems to think about Manchester City’s woes ahead of Sunday’s derby.
Bruno Fernandes says he needs to focus on himself ahead of the Manchester derby.
Regis Le Vries has insisted Sunderland’s “foundation is still strong” after losing Tommy Watson for two months.
times
FA president and English FIFA vice-president Debbie Hewitt is not expected to run for UEFA’s executive committee when former Manchester United chairman David Gill steps down at the end of his term in April.
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FIFA vice-president and FA president Debbie Hewitt has defended FIFA’s decision to support Saudi Arabia hosting the 2034 World Cup.
The exodus of senior executives at Aston Villa shows little sign of stopping. Paul Tyrrell, who held a number of senior roles at the club, has most recently left to take up the role of Chief Operating Officer at Nottingham Forest.
Tom Ilube and Bill Sweeney were told there was “no trust left” as senior figures in the Championship called for a government review of the RFU’s leadership of the game and urged English clubs to support a no-confidence debate.
athlete
England manager Thomas Tuchel said he “must prove himself” after a mixed reaction to his appointment.
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England coach Thomas Tuchel is being interviewed by Sky Sports after confirming the opponents for the World Cup qualifiers.
Mark Skinner said Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s comments were ‘difficult’ to hear, but insisted Manchester United Women have their support.
independence
New England manager Thomas Tuchel will speak to Ben White and offer the Arsenal defender a “clean start” when he takes charge in the new year.
Could Ben White return to the England fold?
daily telegraph
2003 World Cup winner Phil Vickery has revealed he has been diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), speaking for the first time about the brain damage he suffered from a head injury during his career.
tutelar
Julen Lopetegui has revealed that West Ham’s squad will visit forward Michail Antonio over the weekend as he continues his recovery after a “miraculous” escape from a car crash.
San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan said linebacker De’Vondre Campbell will not be a part of the 49ers moving forward after losing his starting job and declining to participate in the game.
daily record
Rangers are reportedly set to sign a deal with Umbro to be their new kit supplier from next season.
