Boxing Day newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
Sun
Tottenham have turned their attention to Bournemouth’s Dominic Solanke as they look for further reinforcement up front after it proved impossible to sign Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.
Erling Haaland has applied to trademark his initials “EBH” and could launch his own clothing line, including silk pajamas. The Erling Haaland trademark is already owned by someone else.
Vito Mannone says his experience as Arsenal’s number two goalkeeper for many years has led him to decide that Aaron Ramsdale would be better off exploring a move away from the Emirates.
Royal Antwerp’s teenage midfielder Arthur Vermaelen has been tipped as a target for Tottenham in January.
Anthony Joshua aims to become a three-time world heavyweight champion when he takes on Filip Hrgovic for the IBF belt on March 9 in Saudi Arabia.
daily telegraph
Former Liverpool sporting director Julian Ward has emerged as a surprise candidate for the role in Manchester United’s new backroom.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazer family have been urged by the architects responsible for the redevelopment plan to demolish dilapidated Old Trafford and build an “exciting and innovative” stadium.
Nottingham Forest will write to PGMOL chairman Howard Webb requesting that the referee be suspended following Rob Jones’ blunder in sending Willy Boley off against Bournemouth.
Manchester City are in talks with River Plate over a potential £15m deal to sign highly-rated teenage midfielder Claudio Echeverri.
The Saudi Professional League is considering increasing the number of foreign players allowed to join teams next season in order to boost the competition’s brand and further strengthen its competitiveness in the transfer market.
Colin Graves enters a period of exclusivity with his former county and looks set to beat competition from Mike Ashley and win the race to take control of Yorkshire.
daily mirror
Julian Alvarez says he is “very happy” playing for Manchester City amid reports he has been linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder was furious and vowed to take action after a molester in his camp leaked the squad to face Aston Villa online.
daily mail
Barcelona are reportedly trying to “avoid” a £5.2m pay rise for Robert Lewandowski in his third year at the club due to his struggles this season.
Tottenham have reignited their interest in Liverpool defender Joe Gomez but fear an injury to Kostas Tsimikas could end their chances of a deal.
Raphael Varane’s agent insists talks of his client leaving Manchester United to join old friend Karim Benzema in Saudi Arabia are “not the subject”.
Manager Nuno Espirito Santo said all Nottingham Forest players needed to improve their performances since arriving at the club, but he specifically called for goalkeepers Matt Turner and Odysseys Brachodimos to step up.
Dwight Yorke has revealed that he is struggling to see Manchester United through a decade of mediocrity and believes Sir Alex Ferguson’s legacy is not being upheld by those in charge of the club. He revealed that he is.
daily express
Nottingham Forest defender Willy Boley says VAR authorities need to reconsider whether they can review yellow card decisions after being sent off for a questionable call against Bournemouth.
Oscar-winning actor Tom Hanks says the idea of investing in Aston Villa, the club he has followed for years, is “out of my pay range”.
guardian
FIFA has been heavily criticized after eight-and-a-half years of tax exemption negotiations for the 2023 Women’s World Cup resulted in Australian players paying 32.5% of their match fee income to the country’s tax office.
daily records
If the Serie A giants come calling with an offer for midfielder Matt O’Reilly, Inter Milan will be made redundant in the short term.
Leighton Clarkson believes it is vital Aberdeen resist offers for team-mate Bojan Miovski when the transfer window reopens next week.
The Scottish Premiership club are expected to make a move for former Motherwell striker Kevin van Veen, who is allowed to leave FC Groningen if a suitable offer is made.