Next Man City manager: Xabi Alonso, Enzo Maresca and Cesc Fabregas on three-man shortlist to be Pep Guardiola successor - Paper Talk
Tuesday's other top stories include Sandro Tonali is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City this summer; Marcus Rashford has no desire to return to Man Utd at the end of his Barcelona loan; Aston Villa will hold talks with Liverpool on changing Harvey Elliott's loan terms
Monday 2 February 2026 22:48, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
PREMIER LEAGUE
Xabi Alonso is expected to feature on a three-man shortlist of potential successors to Pep Guardiola - along with Enzo Maresca and Cesc Fabregas - amid growing belief that this will be the Manchester City head coach's final season in charge at the Etihad - Daily Telegraph
Newcastle are gearing up for a Sandro Tonali transfer tug-of-war, with Arsenal, Chelsea and Man City all keen this summer - The Sun
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Marcus Rashford has no intention of returning to Manchester United from Barcelona this summer - Daily Mirror
Tyrell Malacia is thought to be fuming with Manchester United after Jason Wilcox blocked a deadline day move away from Old Trafford - Daily Mirror
Aston Villa and Liverpool are set to hold talks over the terms of Harvey Elliott's season-long loan move at Villa Park - Daily Mail
WORLD FOOTBALL
Cristiano Ronaldo is on an extraordinary collision course with the Saudi Pro League after Karim Benzema was allowed to switch to his club's closest title rivals - Daily Telegraph
FORMULA 1
Lewis Hamilton has parted company with Marc Hynes ahead of the upcoming Formula 1 season - for a second time - Daily Mail