The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester United are willing to listen to offers on a series of high-profile players, as Erik ten Hag seeks to hone his squad and ensure it is fully committed to his approach. All of Casemiro, Raphael Varane and Jadon Sancho are available for transfer, although the club will be flexible on other squad members.
DAILY MAIL
Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s 25 per cent stake in Manchester United is now not expected to be announced until the week after next.
Nottingham Forest have banished 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 run of one victory in eight matches.
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After defeat to Bournemouth, Roy Hodgson asks for the Crystal Palace fans to get behind the team during a tough period for the club
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta is believed to be considering a move for Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinha, which could spell the end of Thomas Partey’s Emirates stay.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
A Liverpool-supporting survivor of the Oct 7 terrorist attack on Israel was ejected from Anfield last week after holding up a banner of a fellow fan held hostage by Hamas.
Fulham have made Brazil midfielder Andre their No 1 target should Joao Palhinha depart in January, with the Fluminense player’s representatives travelling to England this week ahead of a potential switch to the Premier League.
Steve Cooper, the Nottingham Forest manager, is under increasing scrutiny after freezing out captain Joe Worrall but is expected to take the game at Wolves this weekend.
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Sky Sports’ Rob Dorsett reports Nottingham Forest are set to sack boss Steve Cooper if they lose to Wolves on Saturday. Forest sit six points above the drop zone and have lost their last four in the Premier League
THE TIMES
The American company which is trying to take over Everton has loaned more than £100m to the club while seeking approval for the deal.
Sunderland are interviewing the 35-year-old Swedish coach Kim Hellberg about becoming their next manager.
THE SUN
Dennis Bergkamp has opened the door to an emotional return to Arsenal – after declaring his aim to end a six-year exile from football.
THE GUARDIAN
Julen Lopetegui is on Nottingham Forest’s radar as the club explore possible successors to struggling manager Steve Cooper.
The Saudi Pro League’s sporting director has declared any superstar player, including Lionel Messi, is welcome in the country.
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With the hosts 1-0 up, Al Fateh defender Fahad Al Harbi went to high-five his goalkeeper Jaco Rinne in the penalty area, but instead of finding his team-mate’s hand, Al Harbi touched the ball and the referee was forced to award a penalty
Gloucestershire want to build the world’s “most environmentally sustainable” cricket ground and host one of the Hundred’s possible expansion teams by selling the Nevil Road site that has been their home since the days of WG Grace.
New figures showing that 53 per cent of children and young people in England still do not meet the chief medical officer’s guidelines for daily activity are a “national concern”, the Youth Sport Trust has warned.
DAILY RECORD
Harry Kewell could be set to leave Celtic, with reports suggesting the coach is the frontrunner for the Yokohama Marinos job.
Leeds United are trying to land Aberdeen’s head of recruitment Jordan Miles.
SCOTTISH SUN
Alfredo Morelos could be set for shock return to British football with several clubs eyeing up a January swoop, according to a report.
