Update

Manchester United appoint Sam Erith as new performance director - Paper Talk

Plus: Erik ten Hag's game model has to start impressing Man Utd's Ineos-led football department or he is in danger of being removed; Lee Carsley has growing support to become England manager on a full-time basis; Man City are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi's situation

Friday 6 September 2024 07:51, UK

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

THE DAILY MAIL

Manchester United have appointed Sam Erith as performance director until the end of the season - as the drive to transform the club continues.

Nicko Sensoli created history after his goal sealed San Marino's first competitive victory in a 1-0 win over Liechtenstein.

Chelsea chief executive Chris Jurasek has left the club after just 15 months following a chaotic transfer window which saw the Stamford Bridge side shell out £200m on 11 players.

THE GUARDIAN

Erik ten Hag's game model has to start impressing Manchester United's Ineos-led football department or he is in danger of being removed, with the style of play this season viewed as underwhelming.

Conor Gallagher has hit back at suggestions that Chelsea sold him to Atletico Madrid because they did not think the midfielder was technically good enough to play for Enzo Maresca.

The most expensive takeover in the history of women's professional sports has been completed after the NWSL formally ratified the $250m purchase of a controlling stake in Angel City FC to Bob Iger and Willow Bay.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Lee Carsley has growing support to become England manager on a full-time basis and has been described as the "perfect man for the job".

Players' weights will "no longer be visible" in Football Manager following the introduction of women's teams to the video game.

THE SUN

Manchester City are keeping tabs on Crystal Palace star Marc Guehi's situation after Newcastle's failed bid to sign him in the summer.

Marc Cucurella has revealed Cole Palmer attempted to clear the air with Erling Haaland after the Spaniard performed a song about the Manchester City striker.

Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales has backed Eddie Howe in his dispute with new sporting director Paul Mitchell.

THE TIMES

Erling Haaland and Mohamed Salah have made electric starts to the season because they have not been "shattered" by a summer international tournament, according to the PFA.

DAILY MIRROR

Neymar insists Real Madrid star Rodrygo should be named among the world's top five players, after being snubbed by the Ballon d'Or.

Chelsea legend John Terry has sent a good luck message to Rio Ngumoha after he completed his move to Liverpool.

Sadio Mane's career in Saudi Arabia is part of the reason why former team-mate Mohamed Salah is reluctant to make the same move, it has been claimed.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers star Danilo is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a fresh injury setback.

Scotland star Lewis Morgan is attracting interest from Athens giants Panathinaikos as the days tick down to the end of the Greek transfer window, according to reports Stateside.

DAILY RECORD

Brendan Rodgers believes Celtic's fantastic transfer work has provided the strength to push for a Champions League playoff spot.