Top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s papers…
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David Beckham and Inter Miami have identified Manchester City star Kevin De Bruyne as their main transfer target.
Former Egypt international Haytham Farouk has claimed that Mohamed Salah has signed a new contract with Liverpool.
Kylian Mbappe has apologized after missing another penalty kick against Real Madrid.
Wayne Rooney’s TV documentary looks set to be scrapped as the Manchester United legend fights to save his job at Plymouth Argyle.
Footage showing water flowing through Everton’s new stadium on Thursday sparked concern among many of the club’s supporters just months before it opens, but all is not as it seems.
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Wolves are actively looking for a replacement for Gary O’Neill and were reported to have held tentative talks with Graham Potter last month.
Former Chelsea star Oscar was left in tears as he bid an emotional farewell to Shanghai Port after eight years at the Chinese club.
David Beckham has paid tribute to Manchester United receptionist Kath Phipps, who passed away aged 85.
Premier League clubs want English football authorities to consider easing their rainbow race plans ahead of next season.
Former Premier League footballers are in trouble after last week’s A-grade exhibition match in Dubai was postponed late after it was described as a ‘shambles’.
Arsenal’s Fabio Vieira’s long-term future at the club is uncertain as the club are prepared to listen to offers for the midfielder.
Brighton and Southampton are tracking Motherwell teenager Lennon Miller ahead of the January transfer window.
Clubs will secretly try to ensure that agents of players classified as minors can still receive commissions.
Manchester United are keeping an eye on the goalkeeper market, with current second-choice Altay Bindyr keen to leave.
Paul Pogba is back with his long-time partner Adidas this week ahead of his long-awaited return to professional football.
Manchester United have taken the special step of publicly selling tickets for Saturday’s match against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
European football risks facing another identity crisis with around 60 clubs reportedly willing to join a new push to create a Super League.
Scottish Rugby was unaware that Stuart Hogg was carrying out a domestic abuse campaign against his estranged wife Gillian while playing for his country and did not relieve him of his captaincy as a result of his actions.
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Arsene Wenger left fans baffled after he was forced to awkwardly dance live on air during the FIFA Club World Cup draw.
Robbie Savage is set to take the vacant Northampton seat.
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Jeremy Doku rates Manchester City sensation Erling Haaland as one of the grumpiest strikers in Europe.
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Arsenal assistant coach Albert Stuibenberg has agreed to a new contract until 2027.
Aston Villa defender Tyrone Mings says his recovery from a long-term knee injury has been “horrible” and has raised doubts about whether he will be fit to play again.
Danish football clubs Nordsjaelland and AGF were each fined 5,000 kroner (€670, £555) for snowball fights involving supporters during a league match.
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Wrexham and Stockport County are reportedly set to go head-to-head to secure the loan signing of Manchester United young talent Ethan Whiteley during the January transfer window.
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Manchester City will consider offering Kevin De Bruyne a role at a club within their football group when he eventually moves away from the Etihad Stadium and such is his standing at the Premier League champions.
Almost two-thirds of Manchester United supporters are “dissatisfied” with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers’ management of the club. The co-owners are under new pressure to abandon controversial mid-season ticket price increases.
West Ham United have discussed the possibility of naming Julen Lopetegui’s successor on a six-month deal until the end of the season.
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Crystal Palace are in talks to sign Millwall star Romain Esse.
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There were gasps around the Rangers AGM room as the board revealed the shockingly small amount of cash they made from player sales last summer.
Rangers may consider forming a partnership with a big overseas club.
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Kilmarnock are sweating the fitness of defender Joe Wright, who was taken to hospital after a worrying hit to the head against Rangers.
