Emir of Qatar wants to own both Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain as separate entities - Paper Talk
Plus: Erik ten Hag has been in contact with Mason Greenwood for the first time since all charges against the striker were dropped; Man City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak could leave the club if they are found guilty of breaching financial rules
Saturday 11 February 2023 07:31, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's papers...
THE GUARDIAN
The strategy of the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani, to try to purchase Manchester United while also owning Paris Saint-Germain will be to demonstrate to UEFA that each club will be controlled by a separate entity.
Attempts to resuscitate the European Super League are focused on persuading clubs outside of the continental elite to join, as a crucial month in its momentum awaits.
THE INDEPENDENT
Canada captain Christine Sinclair has said the national team will go on strike this week over a lack of funding which they believe will affect their ability to perform at this year's Women's World Cup.
THE SUN
Mason Greenwood has spoken with Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag for the first time since attempted rape charges against the striker were dropped.
Ross Barkley has been snubbed from Nice's squad for the Europa Conference League knockout stages.
The maximum salary Greenwood could receive in China if he moves from Manchester United is £2.7m, which works out to around £50,000 a week for the season.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is facing a fine of up to a month's wages - around £1.4m - over an interview in which he criticised the club's decision to let goalkeeping coach and close friend Toni Tapalovic leave.
Troy Deeney has revealed he got a message on Instagram from a 12-year-old Jadon Sancho while he was on Watford's academy books telling him he would be a star in the future.
Wales have written to UEFA to voice their concerns over Croatia's decision to use Split's Poljud Stadium for their Euro 2024 qualifier in March, with a recent site visit seeing fans; representative Paul Corkery brand the ground "not fit for purpose'.
THE TIMES
Sean Dyche plans to invite former England rugby union coach Eddie Jones to Everton as he seeks to glean the "golden nuggets" which can help the club move forward.
Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al-Mubarak could leave the club if they are found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
DAILY MAIL
The five serious bidders to buy Manchester United are told to submit a one-paragraph offer of their bid - including proof of funds - by next Friday with a group of Qatari investors and Sir Jim Ratcliffe leading the race
Leeds sporting director Victor Orta's position is under scrutiny amid the club's problematic search for a new manager and its impact on a planned takeover.
The FA's scouting chief Steve Morrow - who helped guide Bukayo Saka and Emile Smith Rowe at Arsenal - leaves his position after less than two years in the role.
Manchester United are monitoring 18-year-old Arthur Vermeeren at Royal Antwerp, with the rapidly developing midfielder - tipped to be a future Belgium star - also garnering interest from Newcastle and other Premier League sides.
MCC to vote in May over whether to keep traditional Eton versus Harrow fixture at Lord's after bungling bosses were forced to apologise for dropping the historic contest without consulting members.
Caroline Dubois says she has been sparring men in the build-up to her next fight and claims opponents tell her she 'fights like a guy'... as she insists she has a 'different mindset' to fighters like Katie Taylor.
Hernan Crespo believes recent Chelsea signing Enzo Fernandez will become one of the best footballers in history
Serie A winning coach Alberto Zaccheroni, who won the title with Milan in 1999, is in intensive care in a Cesena hospital after suffering a head injury in a fall at his home.
Stuart Broad is backing Ollie Pope to be England's next Test cricket captain after the Surrey batsman recently admitted it would be an honour to take on the role.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Tottenham Hotspur have been left surprised and bemused by Pep Guardiola namechecking chairman Daniel Levy over what he feels is a Premier League agenda against Manchester City.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will snub a move to the MLS and fight for his place at Chelsea.
DAILY EXPRESS
Roma attacker Paulo Dybala could be available to a host of Premier League clubs for as little as £10.7m in the summer, according to reports emanating from Spain.
DAILY MIRROR
AC Milan are set to step up their interest in Naby Keita in a bid to lure the midfielder on a free from Liverpool this summer
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has had a dramatic change of heart over his future and decided to stay at Chelsea despite tumbling down the pecking order under Graham Potter.
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has revealed his worries about players burning out because of the club's busy upcoming schedule across four competitions.
DAILY RECORD
Barry Robson is under serious consideration to land the Aberdeen job on a permanent basis.
Greg Taylor insists Ange Postecoglou doesn't need to chase the bright lights down south - because he's already at a big club.
DAILY STAR
Duncan Ferguson was left trembling when he realised half of the prison inmates would go for him during his three-month sentence in 1994.
