Here are some of the top stories and transfer rumors from Monday’s newspapers:
The Sun reported that Jose Mourinho has turned down a lucrative offer from Saudi side Al Shabab, while Tottenham rejected a bid from Cristiano Ronaldo’s Saudi club for Emerson Royal. The Times and The Guardian discussed Mohamed Salah’s injury at AFCON and its potential impact on Liverpool’s Premier League title hopes. Daniel Munoz is looking to move to Crystal Palace from Genk, and Middlesbrough’s Jonny Howson and Isaiah Jones are uncertain for their Carabao Cup semi-final second-leg against Chelsea.
The Daily Star revealed that Manchester United’s incoming CEO, Omar Berrada, has been put on gardening leave following his unexpected departure from Manchester City. The Daily Telegraph reported that Newcastle United is not willing to sell Kieran Trippier and Callum Wilson. Manchester City’s financial charges were reportedly not discussed during a meeting with the Sports minister last spring.
The Guardian mentioned that Bayern Munich is expected to test Newcastle’s resolve not to sell Kieran Trippier, and Aston Villa rejected an offer from West Ham for Jhon Duran. Ivan Toney is likely to stay at Brentford until the end of the season. The Daily Mirror reported that Manchester United will send Dan Gore out on loan and fan criticism after their 1-0 defeat at home to Werder Bremen.
The Daily Mail shared that John Stones has returned to training for Manchester City after an ankle injury. Chelsea are reportedly looking at signing player Diego Moreira and potentially bidding for Everton’s Abdoulaye Doucoure. Sheffield United is close to signing Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Ivo Grbic, and Burnley’s Darko Churlinov is set to join Schalke on loan. England rugby union team may face an injury scare as Ben Curry suffered an ankle injury playing for Sale Sharks.
The Times mentioned that former ECB chairman Richard Thompson anticipates Saudi Arabia’s investment in cricket worldwide. The Daily Record reported that Hibernian’s Christian Doidge is uncertain about his future, and Rangers are close to signing midfielder Mohamed Diomande. Inverness Caledonian Thistle wants to sign Dundee full-back Cammy Bell, and FC Twente has reportedly asked potential Rangers target Gijs Smal to decide on a new contract.
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