Here are some of the top stories and transfer rumors from Friday’s newspapers.
According to The Sun, Erling Haaland’s representatives are convinced that he must join Real Madrid. Former Everton star Ademola Lookman is being targeted by Atletico Madrid and Juventus.
The Daily Mail reports that Liverpool dismissed a bold attempt from Nottingham Forest to sign goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for £15m. Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has explained his decision to leave the club at the end of the season, as he prepares to pursue his aspirations in management. Pierre Emile Hojbjerg says he is happy to remain a Tottenham player for now. England is set to play Bosnia in a pre-Euros friendly at St James’ Park this summer. Mauricio Pochettino wanted three players in the January transfer window but failed to bring in any of them.
According to The Telegraph, Chelsea believes Liverpool was responsible for the club’s young mascot being left on his own during Wednesday night’s rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone at Anfield. Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for 2025 came as a complete shock to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when the seven-time world champion broke the news at Wolff’s home.
The Daily Mirror reports that Brentford boss Thomas Frank believes the club’s refusal to sell star striker Ivan Toney in the January transfer window is a sign of how far they have come. Liverpool and Arsenal are battling to sign Eintracht Frankfurt star Hugo Larsson, who has been dubbed the ‘next Rodri.’
The Guardian notes that Premier League clubs are on course to spend one of the lowest amounts in a January transfer window. Sheffield United’s manager, Chris Wilder, has said it was time to speak out on behalf of the club about a perceived bias against them from matchday officials.
According to The Athletic, Pep Lijnders believes he’s ready to become a manager when he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season. Connor Roberts admits he is quietly hopeful his transfer to Leeds United could become permanent after signing on loan from Burnley. Aston Villa and England midfielder Lucy Staniforth has been ruled out “indefinitely” with an ankle injury.
The Times reports that Jordan Spieth has claimed the PGA Tour does not need Saudi Arabia’s billions after striking a separate deal with an American consortium.
The Daily Record mentions that Ridvan Yilmaz is staying at Ibrox after Rangers chiefs rebuffed Galatasaray’s deadline day swoop for the left-back. Jefte has reportedly been fined and instantly frozen out on his return to APOEL after his move to Rangers collapsed. Ryan Kent’s move to Lazio is off after the former Rangers star dramatically pulled out at the last minute. Aberdeen turned down a deal that could have hit £500,000 from Swansea City for Connor Barron on deadline night. Aberdeen also booted out a deadline day bid from Spain for attacker Duk.
The current transfer window has seen a lot of speculation and transfer activities among various clubs. With big names like Erling Haaland and Lewis Hamilton potentially on the move, it’s definitely an exciting time for Sports fans. Only time will tell how these rumors and potential transfers will pan out. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest transfer news and rumors.
