Plus: Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has challenged Real Madrid to make an offer for Erling Haaland if they really want him; Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish contemplated sacking Roy Hodgson after the record defeat against Brighton but is struggling to find a replacement
Monday 5 February 2024 23:48, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
THE GUARDIAN
Steve Parish, the Crystal Palace chairman, has strongly contemplated sacking Roy Hodgson after the record defeat against Brighton on Saturday but is struggling to find a replacement who is willing to take over at this stage of the season.
Mauricio Pochettino apologised to the fans, said his team were not good enough and admitted his job is not safe after Chelsea plunged to an embarrassing 4-2 defeat at home against Wolves.
New Jersey's MetLife Stadium will host the final of the 2026 World Cup, which will take place across North America in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Hong Kong's government have spoken of their 'extreme disappointment' after an injured Lionel Messi failed to appear in a sold-out game on Inter Miami's pre-season tour. The MLS side beat a Hong Kong XI 4-1.
The former Barcelona and Brazil footballer Dani Alves will appear in court on Monday charged with the rape of a 23-year-old woman in a Barcelona nightclub.
DAILY EXPRESS
The owner of AC Milan is said to have considered bringing Novak Djokovic on board as the Serie A club's mental coach. The record-breaking Grand Slam holder is a self-confessed Rossoneri fanatic - but an approach eventually did not transpire.
Red Bull technical advisor Helmut Marko insists Toto Wolff will be unsuccessful if he tries to sign Max Verstappen for Mercedes. Wolff is searching for a replacement for Lewis Hamilton after the seven-time world champion decided to join Ferrari in 2025.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has challenged Real Madrid to make an offer for Erling Haaland if they really want him.
Birmingham's Andre Dozzell has called for stronger penalties for fans who racially abuse players after his team-mate Juninho Bacuna was targeted for the second time this season.
A man has drowned in the lake outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, the second death to occur in the man-made water feature since the venue opened in 2020.
Agents have been left frustrated by the lack of activity in the January transfer window, with some wondering if a knock-on effect of Premier League profit and sustainability rules will be to reduce the standard of the competition because clubs are unable to invest heavily in their squads.
THE SUN
Donny van de Beek has been left out of Frankfurt's squad for the Europa League knockout stages, to continue his disappointing start to his loan spell from Manchester United.
Al Hilal are not giving up on signing Bruno Fernandes. The Saudi Pro League side are reportedly desperate to bring the Portugal midfielder to link up with Neymar.
Pep Guardiola will fight Erik ten Hag all the way in the chase for Crystal Palace sensation Michael Olise.
Chris Wilder faces an FA charge over his astonishing Sandwichgate rant at "biased" referees.
PSG have lined up AC Milan's Rafael Leao to replace Kylian Mbappe who has agreed to a deal with Real Madrid.
The wife of Chelsea defender Thiago Silva appears to have called on manager Mauricio Pochettino to be sacked.
Jordon Ibe has made his National League debut four years after playing in the Premier League. The 28-year-old winger came off the bench for Ebbsfleet in their 0-0 draw against Oldham on Saturday.
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester City are interested in Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich. Pep Guardiola could also be keen to reunite with Kimmich who he managed during his stint at the German side.
Nottingham Forest captain Joe Worrall is set to undergo a medical before joining Besiktas on loan.
DAILY MIRROR
Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey is 'expected' to leave the club at the end of term when he will have just one year left on his contract. Partey has made just five appearances this season after suffering from a hamstring issue back in October.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Manchester City are "in love" with Erling Haaland and want him to remain at the club for the next decade, according to manager Pep Guardiola.
England head coach Steve Borthwick has promised to shield Immanuel Feyi-Waboso from the eye of the storm as the winger prepares to face Wales, the country of his birth, at Twickenham on Saturday.
Referee Rebecca Welch was booed off the pitch by fans after sending off Philip Billing in controversial circumstances in just her second Premier League game in charge.
Paris Saint-Germain will turn their attentions to Victor Osimhen if Kylian Mbappe decides to join Real Madrid.
Thiago Silva's wife appeared to call for Mauricio Pochettino's sacking on another day of chaos at Stamford Bridge when Chelsea were beaten 4-2 by Wolverhampton Wanderers.
SCOTTISH SUN
Aberdeen look set to name Neil Warnock as their interim boss in the next 48 hours.
Hearts striker Lawrence Shankland began to get 'sick' of hearing his own name during the transfer window amid reports of a move to Rangers.
DAILY RECORD
Aberdeen will hand Neil Warnock their manager's job - more than two decades after he was snubbed for the Pittodrie post.
Exiled Ryan Kent is reportedly escalating his feud with Fenerbahce with the winger going to FIFA over unpaid wages.
