Key news and transfer rumors from Wednesday’s papers…
Daily mail
Manchester United will not sack Erik ten Hague ahead of this month’s FA Cup final despite Monday night’s humiliating defeat at Crystal Palace, increasing the pressure on the manager.
Paul Scholes believes that after Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat by Crystal Palace, Antony asked ten Hague when he held up the three fingers on Mason Mount.
Jadon Sancho led the dressing room celebrations after Borussia Dortmund reached the Champions League final.
Lezandro Martinez has set his sights on being fit for the FA Cup final against Manchester City at Wembley on May 25.
Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has revealed the secret behind Harry Kane’s extraordinary success in Germany – an addiction to cappuccino.
Sir Dave Brailsford has been at the forefront of Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s Old Trafford revolution since the Enos billionaire invested in Manchester United, but the former British cycling supremo is preparing to take a more hands-off role.
Manchester United are sticking with Erik ten Hague for now, but growing uncertainty over his future at Old Trafford is eroding the Dutchman’s authority in the dressing room.
Kylian Mbappe rolled his eyes and stormed out of an interview when asked if he would support Real Madrid when they face Bayern Munich on Wednesday night in the wake of PSG’s Champions League exit against Borussia Dortmund. will do
Manchester United are considering paying Gleeson Bremer’s £51.5m release clause to bring him to the Premier League.
Liverpool and Juventus are the two clubs most interested in Teun Koopmeiners.
Andre Ona is putting his Manchester United goalkeeper jerseys to good use – turning them into children’s hospital gowns.
Liverpool have been linked with a potential superstar striker on his first professional contract – Carol Figueroa, 17, son of Manor Figueroa.
West Ham United are targeting Corinthians youngster Wesley as part of the club’s move in a different direction this summer.
The Sun
Erik ten Hague is reportedly no longer in the running for the Bayern Munich job.
A biker who suffered a broken leg in a road accident at the hands of Manchester United hero Nicky Butt says it cost him his job and the star has never apologised.
Rapper Bugsy Malone has revealed shocking details about his fight with Floyd Mayweather.
Thiago Silva was seen in tears as he attended his final awards ceremony in Chelsea.
Darwin Nunez has been spotted in Barcelona days after emerging as a transfer target.
Newcastle have agreed to sign Lloyd Kelly on a free transfer, according to reports.
Manchester United are expected to hold “firm talks” over a potential deal for Crystal Palace star Michael Oleis.
The Daily Telegraph
Manchester United’s army of poll-bound ex-players is causing concern among some potential candidates to succeed Erik ten Hague as manager.
777 Group’s global sporting director Johannes Spurs is among the names Newcastle United have considered in their search for Dan Ashworth’s successor.
Aston Villa’s do-or-die Europa League semi-final second-leg tie against Olympiakos will be officiated by a referee who has been banned for six months as part of Germany’s match-fixing scandal.
County cricket is facing a fresh scheduling clash amid fears that more than 30 England players could miss the start of next season, and more domestic players could become white-ball only.
The Times
Saracens will not end their policy of taking players on mid-season bonding trips despite Billy Vunipola being arrested during the team’s weekend away to Mallorca.
The All England Club has made its biggest ever extra payment of £48.8m to the LTA after posting record financial figures for Wimbledon last year.
A former Chelsea coach has been banned from football for life after being accused of racist bullying.
Police officers have visited England players to reassure them they will be safe from racist online abuse during this summer’s European Championships, thanks in part to better support from social media companies.
Diego Maradona’s Golden Ball trophy for being named the best player at the 1986 World Cup is expected to fetch millions at auction next month.
The Evening Standard
Cole Palmer has been rewarded with an award double for an impressive debut campaign at Chelsea.
Adam Wharton says it would be “fantastic” to be included in England’s Euro 2024 squad.
Daily Express
Arsenal scouts have reportedly been ‘very impressed’ with Victor Guevara and are set to frequent his Sporting Lisbon matches this season.
Arsenal are reportedly among a host of English clubs eyeing Rennes teenager Desiree Dove.
The Daily Mirror
Manchester United’s coaching staff believe there is a lack of vocal presence in the dressing room – which has led to their decline this term.
Liverpool keeper coach John Achterberg is set to re-team with Anfield legend Steven Gerrard after he leaves the Merseyside club at the end of the season.
Jude Bellingham is set to lift his first league title behind closed doors after Real Madrid reportedly rejected the idea of celebrating their La Liga win when they face Granada next weekend.
Sebastian Kehl believes Borussia Dortmund have already proved that bringing Jadon Sancho back to Signal Iduna Park was a good decision, but the sporting director stopped short of saying the Manchester United star would make a permanent switch this summer. will
Former Manchester United star Paul Parker has accused Rasmus Hojlund of “really childish behaviour” – but believes it is due to the influence of his team-mates.
Athletic
Saudi Pro League side Al Nasr are set to appoint Fernando Hierro as their new sporting director.
A lawsuit brought by a former Premier League consultant accusing the organization of racial discrimination was settled out of court on Tuesday.
Steven Alzeit has returned to Brighton after a second season on loan to the Standard League.
The Daily Star
Manchester United’s humiliating dominance at Selhurst Park on Monday evening could spark a summer exit as Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS era begins to take shape in the summer.
Jose Mourinho is itching for a sensational second term at the helm of Manchester United, insiders claim.
Daily Record
Bayer Leverkusen are reportedly trying to get rid of Jeremie Frimpong’s release clause – which could prevent a move to Manchester United and a Celtic payday.
Australian winger Rafael Borges-Rodriguez’s agent has teased a possible move to Rangers.
Jamie Murphy admits he cannot see Jan Lindstrom staying at Rangers next season as the midfielder nears the end of his current deal.
The SPFL has reportedly lined up William Hill as the league’s new sponsor in a “record deal”.
David Watson is eyeing a dream date with Ajax as he prepares to step onto the biggest stage in planet football.
Former Rangers boss Jio van Bronkhorst has revealed he failed in his bid to bring Borussia Dortmund star Ian Matson to Ibrox.
Queens Park youngster Aidan McGinley is being tracked by English Premier League new boys Ipswich Town.
The Scottish Sun
Rangers keeper Jack Butland is seen exchanging warm words with a fan after Sunday’s win over Kilmarnock.
Former Rangers and Dundee United star Jon Daly has been sacked by St Patrick’s Athletic – just six months after winning the cup.
It is claimed that Rangers are one of several top teams in Europe and are in addition to tracking Orlando Pirates winger Relibohile Mofokeng.
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