All the news and rumors transmitted from the national newspapers broadcast on Thursday…
Independent
Manchester United’s plans to appoint Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager could fall apart with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez angry at their Champions League loss to Paris St Germain and unhappy with Carlo Ancelotti’s style.
Real Madrid are reportedly interested in replacing Carlo Ancelotti with Paris Saint-Germain manager Mauricio Pochettino.
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Sun
Newcastle United are preparing for a £45m summer bid for Crystal Palace star Iberichi Ize.
RB Leipzig have reportedly set their price at £46m for Manchester United target Christopher Nkunko, but PSG are also determined to sign him in the summer.
Chelsea are willing to give everything to score their first defensive goal, Sevilla’s Jules Conde in the summer.
Mauricio Pochettino had to see a doctor after thinking he had broken his nose during Paris Saint-Germain’s victory celebration over Real Madrid on Tuesday.
William Gallas isn’t sure Arsenal have the budget or pulling power to secure a solid replacement for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang or Alexandre Lacazette.
–According to The Sun, Crystal Palace striker Iberici Ise is a summer target for Newcastle United.
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Arsenal’s wage bill has more than halved over the last year with the departures of Mesut Ozil and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, the main shareholders.
Ralph Rangnick has told Brandon Williams that his future is at Manchester United once his loan with Norwich City expires.
Manchester City have asked Chilean club Santiago City to change their badge due to the striking similarities with their brand.
Newcastle manager Amanda Staveley has claimed the club have not received any sponsorship payments from Mike Ashley Sports Direct in three years.
daily mail
Arsenal are leading the race to sign AC Milan striker Rafael Leao, who is also linked to rivals Wolverhampton and Everton.
Chelsea players missed out on Club World Cup and European Super Cup bonuses after failing to negotiate additional bonuses for any of their opponents at the start of the season.
Marcus Rashford has criticized reports in Germany as “made up” that Cristiano Ronaldo suffered a fracture in the Manchester United dressing room.
Newcastle United hope to make a third foray into Brighton by securing the services of academy boss John Morling.
–Marcus Rashford responds to reports of unrest at Manchester United
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daily mirror
Roma are facing an investigation after foreign minister Gianpaolo Calvarese, himself a former referee, illegally confronted official Rosario Abisu after a controversial clash with Genoa earlier this month.
Former Cardiff City player Ibrahim Mitte was convicted at Kingston Crown Court of stabbing a man in the back in September 2019 and will face a verdict later.
Telegraph diary
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is willing to “be unemployed” and wait until the end of the season to decide his future, which could be at another Premier League club.
Arsenal are willing to spend a fortune on the Emirates Stadium this summer to avoid potential problems with their home of almost 16 years.
John Lansdowne, chairman of Bristol City, wonders if seven other clubs in the tournament could be facing fair financial abuse.
–Paul Pogba could leave Manchester United for free this summer
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daily star
World darts champion Jeroen Price is planning his first professional boxing match in Wales in April, but first he needs to lose 10kg.
times
South Africa is keen to join the six from 2025 as the financial cost of the Covid-19 pandemic has made the lot of competition more attractive.
scottish sun
Mark McGee is among the first candidates to replace James McPeak as Dundee manager.
Scottish
Dundee United have opened talks with midfielder Ian Harkes and goalkeeper Benjamin Siegrist, a potential target for Rangers and Celtic, over new contracts.
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