Arsenal and Spurs in battle for Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, Barcelona consider Virgil van Dijk move - Paper Talk
Plus: Newcastle have been tracking Valencia winger David Otorbi; Barcelona are considering a move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the summer of 2027; Man Utd could face competition from Juventus to appoint Antonio Conte
Tuesday 20 October 2026 08:53, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
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Arsenal and Tottenham are both interested in signing Club Brugge striker Nicolo Tresoldi, with the Gunners leading the race for the 22-year-old -Tuttosport
Newcastle have been tracking Valencia winger David Otorbi, 19, as they look to strengthen their attacking options -Marca
Barcelona are considering a sensational move for Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk in the summer of 2027 - El Nacional
Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi has asked the club to appoint former Inter Milan sporting director Piero Ausilio. The Italian also wants to strengthen his attack in January, with Real Madrid youngster Endrick emerging as a potential transfer target - Mundo Deportivo
Aston Villa midfielder Emiliano Buendia, 29, is close to agreeing a new contract after positive progress in talks - Daily Mail
Liverpool winger Rio Ngumoha has distanced himself from a possible move to Arsenal, saying talks over a contract extension at Anfield are "going well" - Metro
Manchester United could face competition from Juventus to appoint 57-year-old Italian Antonio Conte should they sack head coach Michael Carrick - talkSPORT
Premier League
Arsenal held serious talks with Mauricio Pochettino over replacing Unai Emery in 2019, just weeks after the Argentine was sacked by Tottenham - The Telegraph
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle has held a meeting with the club's senior players to seek feedback on his "vertical football" style and ensure they feel comfortable with the demands placed on a young squad - i
Manchester United
Manchester United players were reportedly banned from speaking to the press after Sunday's draw at Leeds United, following Lisandro Martinez's outburst at the board - Daily Star
Referees' chief Howard Webb has admitted reaching out to Manchester United twice to acknowledge a major mistake during derby defeat to Manchester City - Daily Star
European Football
French police unions have called for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Barcelona to be postponed amid fears of further violent riots in Paris - Reuters
