Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
independent person
Manchester United will listen to offers for a series of high-profile players as Erik ten Hag looks to refine his squad and fully commit to his approach. Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are all available for transfer, but the club will remain flexible with other squad members.
daily mail
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25% stake in Manchester United is not expected to be announced until next week.
Nottingham Forest have banned club captain Joe Worrall and Scott McKenna from first-team training.
Crystal Palace head coach Roy Hodgson’s future is under scrutiny following a worrying record of just one win in eight games.
daily mirror
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is believed to be considering a move for Fulham midfielder Joao Parinha, which could potentially end Thomas Partey’s stay at the Emirates.
daily telegraph
A survivor of the October 7 terrorist attacks in Israel who was rooting for Liverpool was sent off from Anfield last week for holding up a banner of a fellow fan taken hostage by Hamas.
Fulham have identified Brazilian midfielder Andre as their number one target if Joao Parinha leaves in January, with representatives of the Fluminense player heading to England this week ahead of a potential move to the Premier League.
Nottingham Forest manager Steve Cooper has come under intense scrutiny for freezing out captain Joe Worrall, but is expected to take charge against Wolves this weekend.
era
The American company looking to buy Everton has loaned the club more than £100m while seeking approval for the deal.
Sunderland are in talks with 35-year-old Swedish manager Kim Helberg to become their next manager.
Sun
Dennis Bergkamp has opened the door to an emotional return to Arsenal after declaring his aim to end his six-year banishment from football.
guardian
Julen Lopetegui is in the spotlight at Nottingham Forest as the club searches for a replacement for struggling manager Steve Cooper.
The sporting director of the Saudi Professional League has declared that any superstar player, including Lionel Messi, is welcome in the country.
Gloucestershire to build the world’s “most environmentally sustainable” cricket ground by selling the Neville Road site, home since the days of WG Grace, one of the potential expansion teams for The Hundred I would like to accept.
New figures showing 53 per cent of children and young people in England still do not meet the Chief Medical Officer’s guidelines for daily activities are of “national concern”, the Youth and Sport Trust has warned.
daily records
There are reports that manager Harry Kewell could leave Celtic and that he is Yokohama Marinos’ top choice.
Leeds United are eyeing a move for Aberdeen head of recruitment Jordan Miles.
Scottish Sun
Alfredo Morelos could make a surprise return to English football, with multiple clubs eyeing a January raid, according to reports.