Chelsea and Liverpool to battle for Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after price tag revealed - Paper Talk
Plus: Todd Boehly identified as potential buyer of NFL's Washington Commanders; Manchester United eyeing shock move for former Stoke forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting; Jorginho wants to snub Barcelona and remain at Chelsea; Man Utd offered hope in bid to sign Joao Felix
Friday 4 November 2022 06:20, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY STAR
Liverpool and Chelsea are set to battle over Napoli star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after his price tag was revealed.
Chelsea supremo Todd Boehly has been identified as a potential buyer for NFL team the Washington Commanders.
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting could sensationally end up back in the Premier League with Manchester United thanks to his improved form and contract status - as a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.
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DAILY MIRROR
Gerard Pique's decision to retire will reportedly save Barcelona £46m and comes after claims the defender had a falling out with manager Xavi over a lack of playing time, plus a leak of the player's contract.
Barcelona right-back Hector Bellerin has called on the club to take inspiration from Arsenal's patience towards Mikel Arteta in their approach with Xavi.
Erling Haaland has been warned by Zlatan Ibrahimovic not to allow Pep Guardiola's "ego" to derail his career at Manchester City.
Jorginho is not interested in joining Barcelona on a free transfer at the end of the season and instead wants to sign a contract extension at Chelsea.
Brighton & Hove Albion have agreed a deal for 17-year-old Argentine sensation Facundo Buonanotte - and he will link up with his new side in January.
THE SUN
Wales have sent medical staff to Los Angeles and Nice to ensure Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are in top shape for the World Cup.
West Ham, Southampton, Leicester and Brentford are keeping tabs on Lyon winger Tete - who is on loan from Shakhtar Donetsk - ahead of a potential January move.
Ben Chilwell is out of the World Cup and will miss a large chunk of the season amid suspicions he has torn his hamstring.
Real Madrid are reportedly weighing up a big-money move for Brighton's Moises Caicedo to replace Luka Modric.
THE TELEGRAPH
Heung-Min Son suffered four fractures to his eye socket, with surgery to save his World Cup brought forward to Friday.
DAILY MAIL
Barcelona and Netherlands forward Memphis Depay has taken to social media to vehemently deny reports that he is delaying his return from injury on purpose in order to prioritise his fitness for the World Cup.
Mikel Arteta wants to add to his Arsenal squad in January and a winger is believed to be the club's No 1 priority, with Orlando City's Facundo Torres and Mykhaylo Mudryk of Shakhtar Donetsk two possible targets.
Leicester still hope to persuade Youri Tielemans to sign a new contract and end the risk of losing him on a free transfer next summer.
Wolves are hopeful Julen Lopetegui will formally take over as their new manager on November 13 as they seek to finalise the details of his appointment.
Ally McCoist has recalled how he once tried to sign Jamie Vardy from Fleetwood Town during his spell as Rangers manager.
Carlos Tevez has stormed out of his role as head coach at Argentina's Rosario Central, quoting political reasons during the club's presidential elections as the key reasons for his departure.
DAILY EXPRESS
Tottenham transfer chiefs have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Atalanta midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi in January.
Manchester United have been offered fresh hope that a deal is there to be struck for Joao Felix as soon as January, with Atletico Madrid now reportedly ready to sell their underperforming forward.
Manchester City and Liverpool could be gifted the chance to sign Wolves playmaker Matheus Nunes for a cut-price fee following his slow start to the season.
THE TIMES
A group of 40 England fans are being paid by Qatar to attend the World Cup, with instructions to deliver positive messages about the experience, sing certain songs when requested and report critical social media posts.
Wolverhampton Wanderers could announce Julen Lopetegui as their manager in the coming days but the Spaniard is not expected to take charge until the World Cup.
DAILY RECORD
Ange Postecoglou doesn't fear losing top stars as he says sales can help keep Celtic growing and improving in the Champions League.
Connor Barron insists he's laser-focused on restoring Aberdeen as Scotland's third force - because he knows his future will then take care of itself.
Former Celtic full-back Jeremie Frimpong has pledged his allegiances to the Netherlands ahead of the 2022 World Cup - with the star 'failing to answer' a call from Ghana chiefs ahead of the competition.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ange Postecoglou insists he'll get value for money for Celtic fans when he makes signing swoops.
Virgil van Dijk has revealed he told Celtic's scouts to sign Andy Robertson back when he played for Dundee United.