Papers: Manchester City emerge as favourites to sign Jack Grealish
Friday 19 March 2021 07:49, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Manchester City are emerging as favourites to sign Aston Villa and England midfielder Jack Grealish this summer.
Solicitors acting for Football Index 'traders', who have lost money on the beleaguered gambling site, have been inundated with requests for help from 5,700 users in just two days.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed he did not expect to be handed the Manchester United reins full time.
Michael Keane's agent described Gareth Southgate's decision to leave the Everton defender out of his latest England squad as 'crazy'.
England manager Gareth Southgate believes players should be considered for priority Covid vaccines to safeguard this summer's European Championship.
Matt Ritchie refused to be put up for interview by Newcastle United after his training-ground bust-up with Steve Bruce.
Juventus have been left alarmed by Wales' decision to call up Aaron Ramsey for their World Cup qualifiers even though he missed the Italian champions' last match through injury.
England failed with a last-ditch bid to convince Robert Sanchez to turn his back on Spain.
The world players' union has come under fire for refusing to back limits on heading in training.
Dillian Whyte and Alexander Povetkin will spend the final countdown to their heavyweight rematch in the cosy confines of a stunning five-star super yacht.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Crewe Alexandra sparked fury from child sexual abuse survivors on Thursday night after issuing a "mealy-mouthed" apology for their part in football's worst scandal.
England's Elliot Daly is to start at centre against Ireland - and his future could be in midfield.
THE TIMES
A support group representing the survivors of sexual abuse in football has written to the Cabinet Office demanding that Dario Gradi have his MBE taken away.
England may play out their summer Tests on home turf since their plans to tour the United States and Canada are in jeopardy because of Covid-19.
THE SUN
Inter Milan have been forced into lockdown after a coronavirus outbreak at the club.
Chelsea have 'promised' to break the bank for £130m man Erling Haaland if Thomas Tuchel qualifies for the Champions League, reports say.
Chelsea and Manchester United are both battling for Ilaix Moriba after missing out on the Barcelona wonderkid in 2019, reports say.
Tammy Abraham is to return to Chelsea training on Friday but the striker has still not shaken off a lingering ankle issue.
DAILY MIRROR
Jurgen Klopp has reiterated that he plans to take a one year break when he eventually leaves Liverpool.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang insists he has nothing left to resolve with Mikel Arteta and he is keen to draw a line under his recent rap on the knuckles.
Marcelo Bielsa claims he is happy with his strikeforce and has played down Leeds' need to buy a forward this summer.
Boca Juniors are laying the groundwork to facilitate their summer swoop for Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani, according to reports in Argentina.
Eden Hazard has been warned a third operation on his ankle could spell the end for his career as a footballer.
DAILY RECORD
KV Oostende have opened talks with recalled Scotland star Jack Hendry over a permanent summer switch.
Next season's Premiership champions look certain to go straight into the group stages of the Champions League despite Rangers' elimination from Europe.
Steve Clarke has held a heart-to-heart with Lawrence Shankland and assured him the door is still open for him to make his Euro 2020-bound Scotland squad.
Sir Alex Ferguson has thrown his weight behind Derek McInnes in his bid to bounce back in the game by offering to give the axed Aberdeen boss a reference.
DAILY STAR
Jose Mourinho made a beeline for the Dinamo Zagreb dressing room minutes after Spurs were left humiliated and ensured he shook the hands and congratulated the underdogs for their remarkable Europa League comeback.
THE GUARDIAN
Birmingham City have expressed "great disappointment" that Tottenham have been awarded the win and three points after the Midlands club pulled out of their Women's Super League meeting scheduled for 10 January.
