Skip to content

Papers: Paul Pogba determined to force through Manchester United exit

Today's Paper Talk

Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers...

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Paul Pogba is determined to quit Manchester United for Barcelona, regardless of whether Jose Mourinho remains in charge or not, and he informed the club of his desire to leave seven weeks ago.

A salary increase of between £1.5m and £1.8m for England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to be approved by the FA at its board meeting on Thursday.

THE TIMES

Jose Mourinho and Paul Pogba will be forced to keep working together with Manchester United determined that both should stay at the club.

Gareth Southgate is set to land a new four-year England contract worth at least £12m.

The sale of Wembley Stadium could collapse with the FA struggling to secure unanimous backing.

England's members of UEFA are set to back Germany over Turkey in Thursday's election of the host nation for the European Championship in 2024.

THE GUARDIAN

Jose Mourinho's training-ground clash with Paul Pogba occurred because the manager believed the midfielder had posted a story to Instagram in which he laughed at Manchester United's penalty shootout defeat against Derby County on Tuesday night.

DAILY MIRROR

Jose Mourinho wants to sell Paul Pogba in January and is insisting the Manchester United board back him.

Aaron Ramsey will leave Arsenal at the end of the season.

David Moyes could be in line for a shock return to football with French club Nantes.

THE SUN

Jose Mourinho expects the Manchester United board to back him completely over his public bust-up with Paul Pogba.

Juventus are expected to lead the chase the sign Paul Pogba in January, and actually discussed a deal to re-sign him last summer after landing Cristiano Ronaldo.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United want a world-record £200m fee for Paul Pogba.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City are preparing for imminent talks with Phil Foden, 18, over a long-term contract.

Aaron Ramsey is set to leave Arsenal at the end of the season after talks over a new contract collapsed.

Shahid Khan's £600m deal to buy Wembley Stadium hangs in the balance ahead of an FA board meeting.

Play Super 6
Play Super 6

Jeff gave away £1.5m last month. Enter your predictions to be the next winner here.

Around Sky