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Plus: Erling Haaland’s agent has held a meeting with Barcelona in what could be a hint at the forward’s future; Man Utd have set a deadline of the end of May to decide Mason Greenwood’s future; Brentford are interested in Rangers youngster MacKenzie Strachan
Thursday 29 February 2024 06:55, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Saudi clubs will come back for another huge raid on the Premier League this summer. And the Saudi Pro League are almost certain to see Liverpool superstar Mo Salah as their No 1 target and biggest prize.
Manchester United have set a deadline of the end of May to decide Mason Greenwood’s future after Sir Jim Ratcliffe hinted he could return to the club.
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Liverpool have made first contact over Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso, it has been claimed, but the Spaniard doesn’t look like a slam dunk for replacing Jurgen Klopp.
Crystal Palace are at war with their Holmesdale Fanatics supporters group by removing a long-standing banner in order to put in new LED advertising.
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Xavi has reportedly been asked to stay on as Barcelona head coach despite announcing he will step down at the end of the season.
Former Leicester City head of recruitment Lee Congerton is wanted as sports director of Saudi Arabia club Al Ahli.
Wayne Rooney has not given up on his dream to manage in the Premier League and singled out Everton and Manchester United as his dream clubs.
Newcastle are reportedly interested in German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann if they decide to replace Eddie Howe as manager this summer.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Bromwich Albion’s new owner Shilen Patel is targeting a return to the Premier League for the club after completing a £60m takeover.
Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards will want more control over football operations before considering a shock return to Anfield as the club’s owner, Fenway Sports Group, retain hope of luring him back.
EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea could be forced to pay up to £7.65m to Brighton for two academy talents after an FA tribunal ruling.
THE GUARDIAN
Premier League clubs will meet on Thursday to discuss ditching existing profit and sustainability regulations and adopting a UEFA-style framework of financial rules.
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An Olympic coach who tried to force the sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya home from the Tokyo Games to Belarus, where she feared for her safety, was banned from the sport for five years on Tuesday.
THE TIMES
Football’s lawmakers are coming under pressure to scale back trials of blue cards and sin-bins when they meet this weekend. UEFA has made clear to the International FA Board (IFAB) that it opposes any moves to introduce such measures into the game.
Kent County Cricket Club are seeking to buy their ground in Beckenham and develop the site to allow them to bid to become a third London Hundred team when the tournament expands.
THE SUN
Erling Haaland’s agent has held a meeting with Barcelona in what could be a hint at the forward’s future.
Taylor Swift is being lined up for a blockbuster Super Bowl Halftime Show performance next year – and could help generate a $1bn NFL windfall.
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DAILY RECORD
Caoimhin Kelleher has been linked with a move to Celtic this summer – and a major overhaul at Liverpool could give the Premiership side an opening.
Brentford are interested in Rangers youngster MacKenzie Strachan.
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