
All the top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…
the sun
Arsenal have listed Palmeiras’ Danilo, Shakhtar Donetsk’s Mykhaylo Mudryk and Villarreal’s Yeremy Pino as potential transfer targets.
Deontay Wilder would knock Anthony Joshua out cold if the long-time rivals ever shared the ring, the American coach has claimed.
Mauro Icardi has reportedly fired foreign woman Wanda Nara as his agent after she demanded £870,000 for his Galatasaray loan.
Erling Haaland is sweating on his fitness after visiting a hospital to check on his foot injury.
Former Premier League star Moussa Sissoko must cough up more than £60,000 after failing to pay his energy bills.
Manchester United could ‘cut their losses’ on £40million forgotten man Danny van de Beek.
DAILY STAR
Liverpool are plotting a bold move to land Heung-Min Son after reports emerged that the Premier League Golden Boot winner is eager for a new challenge.
The mail
Jude Bellingham has insisted he can form a perfect partnership with Declan Rice at the World Cup.
Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick has revealed he ‘identified Erling Haaland, Dusan Vlahovic, Christopher Nkunku, Josko Gvardiol, Luis Diaz and Alvaro Morata as transfer targets – but the club turned down winter signings.
Unai Emery has made his first major decision since being named Aston Villa manager by offering Pako Ayestaran the chance to become his assistant.
Investigators have reportedly discovered secret documents signed by Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus, which show the club promising their former striker almost €20m (£17m) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has launched yet another attack on Paris Saint-Germain, publicly reiterating that the French giants should be sanctioned for their frivolous use of finance.
Ian Poulter has dismissed Rory McIlroy’s claims he felt ‘betrayed’ by Ryder Cup team-mates defecting to the LIV Series.
New Zealand Rugby admitted they had forgotten about the World Cup they were hosting after being criticized for a scheduling clash between their All Blacks and Black Ferns sides.
Daily Express
Tottenham are reportedly ready to pay £26.1m for Juventus midfielder Weston McKennie as Antonio Conte looks to add to his midfield.
Daily Mirror
Thierry Henry has revealed that his old team-mate Zinedine Zidane is considering being the next manager of the French national team.
Barcelona fans chanted for former star Lionel Messi as they watched their side crash out of the Champions League group stage again on Wednesday night.
Philippe Coutinho is set to be left out of Brazil’s squad for next month’s World Cup due to his poor form for Aston Villa.
Ellis Genge has emerged as the leading contender to captain England if Courtney Lawes and Owen Farrell are not fit to face Argentina on Sunday week.
Former United States President Barack Obama has reportedly been involved in talks over a deal to buy the Phoenix Suns from disgraced owner Robert Sarver.
The independent
Claudio Bravo has said he has had a “wonderful time” at Manchester City, claiming his spell at the club has been “redundant in every sense”.
The time
Tottenham Hotspur are ready to offer Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg an improved contract to reward the midfielder for his impressive performances this season.
Unai Emery is hoping to bring some of his Villarreal staff with him to the Premier League when he takes charge of Aston Villa.
Australia has become the first team competing in next month’s World Cup to collectively condemn human rights abuses in host country Qatar.
Emma Raducano’s former coach has revealed that his decision to leave the former US international’s support team
Racing 92 is “shocked and surprised” to have Finn Russell available this autumn following his Scotland omission.
Sergio Garcia admitted he saw “no point” in extending his Ryder Cup career after becoming the focus of anger among European players, but denied the outburst supposedly at the root of the feud even occurred.
The Guardian
Harry Maguire is back in contention for Manchester United after injury and could get game time to be fit for the World Cup given Raphaël Varane’s hamstring problem.
The athletic
David Moyes has said he is close to handing Nayef Aguerd his West Ham United debut as the defender prepares to make his comeback after three months out injured.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta says he hopes technical director Edu will stay at the Emirates “for a long time”.
Scottish sun
Josh Ginnelly is convinced Hearts can turn their European campaign around.
Daily record
Former Hearts captain Perry Kitchen has retired aged just 30 after more than a year on the sidelines with injury.