Update

Premier League clubs send concerns to PGMOL over Arsenal's use of the 'dark arts' - Paper Talk

Plus: Real Madrid star Ferland Mendy extends stay at the Bernabeu Stadium; Rodri could be set for an extended period on the sidelines with suspected knee injury; Gareth Southgate is eyed for a return to management after his England exit

Tuesday 24 September 2024 08:15, UK

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

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal are caught in a time-wasting storm as it emerged that teenager Myles Lewis-Skelly was cautioned for unsporting behaviour after appearing to relay a message to David Raya during Sunday's frenetic draw at Manchester City.

Premier League clubs have sent concerns about 'gamesmanship' and Arsenal's repeated use of the "dark arts" throughout last season to the PGMOL.

Barcelona are considering signing another goalkeeper after Marc-Andre ter Stegen picked up a season-ending knee injury during their 5-1 victory over Villarreal on Sunday afternoon.

Phil Jones has revealed which Manchester United manager left him 'absolutely raging' and feeling 'humiliated' before a furious dressing room meltdown.

Manchester United's regeneration of Trafford Park - with a new stadium at its heart - could be worth £7.3bn per year to the UK economy.

Arsenal could be forced to play 16-year-old rookie goalkeeper Jack Porter against Bolton after David Raya limped off after Sunday's enthralling 2-2 draw against Manchester City.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has been pictured entering a specialist hospital clinic in Barcelona after being spotted for the first time since suffering what is feared to be a season-ending injury in Sunday's fierce Premier League battle against Arsenal.

UEFA has finally admitted that Marc Cucurella's controversial handball against Germany in the quarter-final of Euro 2024 should have been a penalty, according to a report from UEFA's Referees Committee.

Rafael Nadal has been included in Spain's squad for the Davis Cup finals in Malaga, which could be his farewell event.

Ellis Genge is set to buck the trend of England internationals seeing out their final years in France after he signed a new long-term contract with his home club Bristol.

THE TIMES

Several angry Premier League clubs are set to put the heat on the referees' chief Howard Webb over what they claim is a series of mistakes by officials this season.

Ticket prices for the Wimbledon singles finals have exceeded the £300 mark for the first time as the All England Club bids to capitalise on the record level of interest in attending the 2025 championships.

THE ATHLETIC

Rodri is set to be ruled out for a significant period of time after suffering a serious knee injury in the Premier League draw with Arsenal and there are fears he may not return this season.

Ferland Mendy has extended his contract at Real Madrid for three more years.

DAILY MIRROR

Leandro Trossard told his team-mates he did not hear the whistle before being sent off against Manchester City.

Jordan Henderson has hit out at Ajax's summer transfer strategy after a draw with Go Ahead Eagles left them sitting ninth in the Eredivisie.

Trent Alexander-Arnold has remained coy about his future at Liverpool beyond the summer, claiming trophies will be a key factor in his contract talks.

Erling Haaland will miss Manchester City's Carabao Cup match against Watford after the striker returned to Norway on Monday.

Southampton manager Russell Martin has said it is unfair on Aaron Ramsdale that he has conceded seven goals in his opening three games for the club.

Claudio Bravo has offered to come out of retirement to help Barcelona after Marc Andre ter Stegen's suffered a long-term injury.

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal sporting director Edu has reportedly identified four transfer targets to improve Mikel Arteta's squad when the market reopens. The Gunners have undergone a rebuilding process over the last few years to successfully transform into Premier League title contenders.

Gareth Southgate could be about to make his return to management in the Premier League after being identified as a target, according to reports. The former England boss has been away from the dugout since leaving the Three Lions after leading them to the Euro 2024 final.

Gary Neville has opened up about a terrifying moment when he feared for his life, believing he was having a heart attack while on a plane.

Liverpool are preparing to offer Luis Diaz a new and improved contract in a bid to ward off interest from the likes of Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports.

Manchester United have reportedly already started moulding a transfer plan for next summer, with further defensive and attacking reinforcements on the horizon.

THE SUN

Former Manchester United star Scott McTominay is "under observation" over his diet at Napoli, according to reports in Italy.

Erling Haaland has been caught appearing to use his mobile phone as he left the Etihad on Sunday night - while behind the wheel of his brand new £250,000 motor.

Anthony Taylor is caught in a new refereeing rumpus involving Nottingham Forest after a heated draw at Brighton that saw three red cards.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been accused of not knowing "how to play football" by a former Real Madrid star.

Genoa star Ruslan Malinovskyi was rushed to hospital for an emergency operation after suffering a horror ankle break.

Free agent Aaron Connolly is on the verge of becoming part of Sunderland's promotion push.

EVENING STANDARD

Gabriel has told Manchester City that Arsenal are "waiting for them at our ground" after their "battle" at Etihad Stadium.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Football Association will take action following the "flagrant" crackdown on free speech that saw Telegraph Sport's Chief Sports Writer banned from Wembley for Anthony Joshua's stunning defeat by Daniel Dubois.

Thelma Ruby, a 99-year-old actress who appeared in Coronation Street and on stage alongside Orson Welles, has promised to "chain myself to the grounds" if Wimbledon's controversial expansion goes ahead.

SCOTTISH SUN

Two ex top-flight referees are suing the SFA claiming they were sidelined for being too old.

Former Rangers owner Craig Whyte has claimed he was told by HMRC that they should have done a deal with the club to avoid it going into administration.

DAILY RECORD

Scott Brown is one of several names in the frame to take over at St Johnstone, according to a report.