Steve Cooper stunned by Leicester sacking with Graham Potter a contender to replace him - Paper Talk

Plus: Leicester sacked Steve Cooper as manager after the hierarchy were left unconvinced by performances with player friction also a factor; Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing to Chelsea; under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement will not be leaving

Monday 25 November 2024 08:05, UK

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Steve Cooper is said to have been left stunned by his Leicester sacking, with Graham Potter a likely contender to replace him at the King Power Stadium.

THE SUN

Leicester players were seen partying in Copenhagen just hours after losing at home to former manager Enzo Maresca's Chelsea.

Wayne Rooney is ready to raid Liverpool for teenage striker Jayden Danns, to bolster his attacking options at Plymouth.

THE GUARDIAN

Leicester City sacked Steve Cooper as manager on Sunday after just five months in charge. Leicester, promoted last season, are 16th in the Premier League, outside the relegation zone, but the hierarchy have been left unconvinced by performances, with player friction also a factor behind the scenes.

Kyle Walker insists Manchester City have not lost confidence despite Saturday's fifth consecutive defeat to Tottenham, with the captain insisting beating Feyenoord on Tuesday will recapture the champions' "mojo".

DAILY EXPRESS

Ruben Amorim pinpointed Joshua Zirkzee and Jonny Evans as two Manchester United players who need to improve after Sunday's underwhelming 1-1 draw against Ipswich Town.

DAILY MIRROR

Middlesbrough boss Michael Carrick believes on-loan Liverpool star Ben Doak is being targeted after a string of impressive performances.

Arsenal have been warned to steer clear of Real Madrid youngster Arda Guler in the January transfer window. The Gunners are said to have made contact with the 19-year-old Turkey international over the possibility of a move, after a difficult start to 2024/25 for the youngster.

DAILY MAIL

Leicester will look to appoint a new permanent manager in time for Saturday's trip to Brentford after sacking Steve Cooper after only 15 games in charge.

THE ATHLETIC

Nottingham Forest are in advanced discussions with defender Ola Aina over a contract extension.

Bayer Leverkusen CEO Fernando Carro has denied reports that head coach Xabi Alonso and star midfielder Florian Wirtz are certain to leave the club in the near future.

DAILY RECORD

Under-fire Rangers boss Philippe Clement will not be leaving the club.