Thursday 21 October 2021 06:36, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's national newspapers...
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Dominic Calvert-Lewin is on the list of Newcastle United's potential targets under their new Saudi Arabian ownership.
England are considering dropping Dawid Malan, the world No 1 T20 batsman, for Saturday's World Cup opener against the West Indies as concerns grow about his form and suitability to conditions in the UAE.
USA have launched a bid to host the 2027 or 2031 Rugby World Cup insisting they are 'confident of filling NFL stadiums'.
Eddie Jones suffered a double blow on Tuesday when he lost Anthony Watson and Luke Cowan-Dickie to injury for England's autumn international campaign.
Rugby has been urged to consider immediate law changes after new research suggested a link between multiple concussions and significantly worse brain function in older age.
THE TIMES
Paulo Fonseca, the former Roma manager, has held talks with Newcastle United's board of directors after the dismissal of Steve Bruce.
THE SUN
The European Super League is back on - with a host of new rules following an incredible backlash to the original plan earlier this year.
Bukayo Saka has been cleared to play for Arsenal against Aston Villa on Friday after limping off during Monday's 2-2 draw with Crystal Palace.
Wilfried Zaha is set to return for Crystal Palace to face Newcastle this weekend after illness.
DAILY MIRROR
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti is reportedly ready to raid Tottenham by triggering Sergio Reguilon's buy-back clause.
DAILY MAIL
Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Chelsea's interest in Borussia Dortmund superstar Erling Haaland next summer.
Bruno Fernandes threatened to push through a transfer request after he heard that Manchester United were one of 12 clubs that signed up to the proposed European Super League, according to reports.
Life after Steve Bruce at Newcastle United could begin with the signing of Ousmane Dembele, according to reports.
Barcelona have secured Ansu Fati's services for the next six years with a new contract that includes a £1bn buy-out clause.
Aston Villa striker Cameron Archer has attracted the attention of Jamaica thanks to his eye-catching displays this season.
Max Verstappen will today be named the most popular Formula One driver in the world.
Yorkshire have missed a deadline set by the ECB to send the governing body the full findings of the independent review into racism allegations made by Azeem Rafiq.
SCOTTISH SUN
Steven Gerrard should jump at the chance to join Newcastle United if he's offered the job in the wake of the sacking of Steve Bruce - because it's an upgrade on Rangers, according to Jose Enrique.
DAILY RECORD
Alfredo Morelos insists the love of Rangers supporters could keep him at Ibrox "for years to come".
