Plus: Ajax forward Antony is 'no longer an option for Manchester United' this summer, Nottingham Forest, Everton and Fulham are in a three-way fight for Neal Maupay and Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is implementing a US-style contract policy for the club's under-25 players
Wednesday 17 August 2022 07:02, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's national newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Newcastle United have asked to be kept informed about a quartet of Chelsea players who could be allowed to leave Stamford Bridge before the close of the transfer window.
Cristiano Ronaldo will be allowed to leave Manchester United this summer by Erik ten Hag, but only if he can find a club to buy him.
Manchester United are considering a £50m move for Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as their deal to sign Adrien Rabiot is on the brink of collapse.
THE GUARDIAN
Wesley Fofana has asked Leicester City to allow him to leave the club and join Chelsea.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly is implementing a US-style contract policy for the club's under-25 players, locking them into deals for as long as seven years.
Manchester United's dismal August continued with reports that the club's pursuit of Adrien Rabiot had collapsed.
Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane has sent boxes containing chocolates and a picture of himself to staff members at Liverpool, after his departure following six successful years at the club.
Ajax forward Antony is 'no longer an option for Manchester United' this summer, according to Dutch media outlet De Telegraaf.
Todd Boehly has reportedly pleaded with Callum Hudson-Odoi not to force a permanent exit from Chelsea.
Manchester United have identified Real Madrid midfielder Casemiro as a potential alternative to Frenkie de Jong, according to Marca.
Chelsea are preparing to send Christian Pulisic out on loan with Newcastle set to face competition from European giants Atletico Madrid, Juventus and AC Milan.
Idrissa Gana Gueye's Everton return is back on, while Frank Lampard is also keen to add Blackburn striker Ben Brereton Diaz to his squad.
Barcelona are ready to "go to war" with Denmark striker Martin Braithwaite over his refusal to leave the club this summer.
DAILY STAR
Anthony Gordon wants to quit Everton and join Chelsea, it has emerged.
Former Chelsea star Oscar has been denied the chance to return home to Brazil and play for Flamengo after a move was blocked by his Chinese employers Shanghai Port.
THE ATHLETIC
Crystal Palace are working on a deal to sign Ismaila Sarr from Watford.
Nottingham Forest, Everton and Fulham are in a three-way fight for Neal Maupay.
Crystal Palace and Bournemouth are interested in signing Antoine Semenyo from Bristol City.
The abandoned World Cup qualifier between Brazil and Argentina will not be replayed.
Watford are in talks with Southampton over the transfer of central defender Jack Stephens.
DAILY MIRROR
Mike Dean will not be in charge of VAR for the next round of Premier League fixtures, following the controversial events in Chelsea's draw with Tottenham Hotspur over the weekend.
Manchester United have reportedly withdrawn their bid for Frenkie de Jong, with the club turning their attention to other targets.
Conor Gallagher's short-term Chelsea future will only be looked at after their interest in Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong is decided.
THE SUN
Manchester United are at war over what to do with Cristiano Ronaldo.
N'Golo Kante faces a month out after the Chelsea midfielder hurt his hamstring in an inspirational display against Tottenham.
Chelsea are set to smash the record for the biggest spend in a single transfer window this summer.
Manchester United are ready to send out an SOS to Anthony Martial - with the striker set to be fit to face Liverpool.
Norwich won't allow children under two in the Carrow Road stands this season amid safety fears.
Manchester United are prepared to launch an official bid for Chelsea midfielder Hakim Ziyech, according to reports.
Alvaro Morata says he has no interest in leaving Atletico Madrid after rumours emerged of a swap deal with Manchester United involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
Women's Super League ticket sales are continuing to soar after the Lionesses' success at the Euros, with Chelsea opening up two more stands at Stamford Bridge for their home opener against West Ham.
Mo Salah has donated £130,000 to help rebuild a church in Egypt which burned down and saw 41 people killed on Sunday.
DAILY RECORD
Celtic are poised for a £3m bonus after Manchester United entered the hunt for former Hoops star Moussa Dembele.
THE TIMES
A group of 35 former amateur rugby union players are to bring proceedings against the sport's authorities next month, claiming that they are suffering from brain injuries and early onset dementia.
