Plus: Man City star Erling Haaland has told Jude Bellingham to join him at the club, according to reports; Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has deemed Donny van de Beek surplus to requirements, according to reports; Luis Suarez has confirmed he will not be returning to Europe
Monday 3 October 2022 07:56, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
THE SUN
Wolves want Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim to replace Bruno Lage who was ruthlessly sacked yesterday.
Man City star Erling Haaland has told Jude Bellingham to join him at the club, according to reports.
Jack Grealish celebrated Manchester City's derby demolition of United by grabbing a Chinese takeaway with his pals.
Chelsea were hoping to keep Christopher Nkunku's medical at the club secret, according to reports.
DAILY EXPRESS
French forward Christopher Nkunku has reportedly chosen to join Chelsea amid interest from Manchester United. Paris Saint-Germain are also thought to be interested in the versatile playmaker, having sold him in 2019.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has deemed Donny van de Beek surplus to requirements, according to reports.
Barcelona are targeting a move for Wolves star Ruben Neves next summer which could eventually enable Frenkie de Jong to leave the club and join Manchester United, according to reports.
Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been tipped to make a move for his former player Moises Caicedo, who he managed during his time at Brighton. But the 47-year-old reportedly loves Seagulls midfielder Leandro Trossard so could decide to make a move for him instead.
DAILY MAIL
Djed Spence's sister aimed a dig at Antonio Conte after the manager left the right-back out of Tottenham Hotspur's 3-1 defeat by Arsenal on Saturday.
A mural honouring Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has been vandalised for a second time after red paint was thrown over the artistry adorning the side of a house in the city.
DAILY MIRROR
Luis Suarez has confirmed he will not be returning to Europe, ending any idea of a return to Liverpool.
Chelsea manager Graham Potter is reportedly open to bringing Romelu Lukaku back to Stamford Bridge after the record signing's year on loan in Italy.
Sadio Mane has opened up on his recent run of low form for Bayern Munich and admitted it has proven challenging to adapt after leaving Liverpool this summer.
THE TIMES
The Real Madrid president has claimed football is "sick", has been overtaken by American sports in terms of popularity, and that a European Super League would cure its ills.
Tax investigations into British football clubs have yielded £59m for HM Revenue & Customs in the past year, according to figures released by a leading accountancy firm.
An insolvency expert wrongfully prosecuted during a disastrous fraud probe into the takeover of Rangers claims he has only just been given crucial documents by the Crown Office that should have been handed over two years ago.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
England internationals Ted Hill and Ollie Lawrence are among four Worcester Warriors players who will join Bath on loan this week as the club desperately try and cut costs.
THE INDEPENDENT
British number one Cameron Norrie has confirmed he has tested positive for Covid.
Eddie Jones has reacted to the new Gallagher Premiership season being launched with a glut of tries by warning his England players they will be dropped if they are vulnerable in defence.
World Cup hopeful Conor Gallagher will get plenty of chances to impress Gareth Southgate in October, promised new Chelsea boss Graham Potter.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou has been "discussed" as an option for the vacant Wolves job, according to reports.
Rangers ace Ryan Kent could be set for a January reunion with Steven Gerrard, according to reports.
DAILY RECORD
Rangers star Ryan Kent is reportedly attracting interest from Steven Gerrard's Aston Villa and Leeds United as the clock ticks down on his Ibrox contract.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Everton and England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is expected to be the subject of a Manchester United bid 'pretty soon', according to reports.
THE GUARDIAN
Wolves have sounded out the former Olympiakos coach Pedro Martins and are expected to hold further talks this week.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly could further his pursuit to follow the Red Bull model by bringing in RB Leipzig's technical director having overseen a medical for star player Christopher Nkunku.
Manchester City are likely to rip up Erling Haaland's contract and give him a new one - if he continues to plunder goals at such a prolific rate.
METRO
Manchester United are reportedly set to battle several of Europe's biggest clubs for the signing of Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos.
