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PSG players unhappy at Kylian Mbappe's privileged role at the club and the squad is split - Paper Talk

Plus: Thomas Tuchel has turned down two offers from Premier League clubs since leaving Chelsea; Diego Maradona's Hand of God ball to receive between £2.5m to £3m in an auction; Newcastle will refuse to sell Bruno Guimaraes to Real Madrid in January

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Kylian Mbappe is at the centre of PSG's squad split with players angry at his privileged role.

PSG's Kylian Mbappe during the French League One soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Nice at the Parc des Princes in Paris, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)
Image: Kylian Mbappe is reportedly losing allies at PSG

Jurgen Klopp and Didi Hamann's friendship is 'over', reports in Germany claim, with the ex-Liverpool midfielder saying he 'doesn't really understand' his countryman's attack on him.

Premier League players and agents are not happy after being ordered by HMRC to provide evidence of involvement in transfers as far back as 2018.

Thomas Tuchel 'has turned down job offers from two unnamed Premier League clubs' since his departure from Chelsea.

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Image: Thomas Tuchel is reportedly interested in taking the England role

N'Golo Kante could be ruled out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after relapsing from his hamstring injury, according to reports.

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Newcastle United are pursuing Vasco de Gama's highly-rated teenage midfielder Andrey Santos.

Juventus' decision to go on a training retreat following their disastrous defeat to Maccabi Haifi has divided the squad, according to reports.

Nuno Espirito Santo is targeting a return to top-level European football barely three months after joining Saudi Arabian club At-Ittihad.

Eddie Jones has confirmed that he intends to carry on coaching until the 2027 World Cup - as he prepares for his final year in charge of England.

THE TIMES

Dan Ashworth says Newcastle's targets are to catch Manchester City, develop the academy and qualify for Europe so they can attract top talent - all while adhering to FFP rules.

NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 08: Bruno Guimaraes of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Brentford FC at St. James Park on October 08, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Ian MacNicol/Getty Images)
Image: Newcastle are trying to catch Man City while juggling FFP requirements

Thomas Tuchel would be interested in taking charge of England after the World Cup if Gareth Southgate were to step down.

Azeem Rafiq has been forced to deny fresh allegations that he used antisemitic and homophobic language during his playing career, calling them a "coordinated campaign of lies".

DAILY STAR

World Cup chiefs are planning 'sober tents' for boozed-up fans in Qatar.

Brazil star Walace escaped a £100k supercar wreckage before it bursts into flames.

England fans have begged the FA to replace under-fire boss Gareth Southgate with Thomas Tuchel after the German made it clear he would be interested in the post.

Chelsea are poised to name ex-Manchester City super scout Joe Shields as their new director of recruitment.

THE SUN

Gary Lineker has slammed the referee selling the £2.5-3m valued match ball from Diego Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal against England.

Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes has been spotted meeting Barcelona chiefs at a restaurant in the city.

Chelsea want to sign Konrad Laimer in a triple raid of RB Leipzig next summer, according to reports.

Bosnian keeper Tarik Karic has arrived for a Manchester United trial - just a month after his 17th birthday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to attend the Ballon d'Or ceremony for the first time in five years.

DAILY MIRROR

Newcastle will refuse to sell Bruno Guimaraes to Real Madrid in January, despite significant interest.

THE ATHLETIC

Clearlake Capital's Jose E. Feliciano says Chelsea have the opportunity to double their revenue.

Marcelo Gallardo announced that he will not return to coach River Plate after his contract ends in December.

Everton defender Yerry Mina will miss Saturday's trip to Tottenham Hotspur after suffering a minor injury setback.

Rangers defender Ben Davies is being assessed for an injury complaint after the 7-1 defeat by Liverpool.

DAILY EXPRESS

Chelsea co-owner Todd Boehly is reportedly preparing to go all out for Borussia Dortmund star Jude Bellingham next summer.

Liverpool hold renewed hope of signing Kylian Mbappe after Paris Saint-Germain's wantaway forward previously held a meeting with Reds owner John W Henry on his private jet.

THE GUARDIAN

Qatar's emir has thanked Vladimir Putin for Russia's great support in organising the 2022 World Cup and said he is "proud" of the relationship between the two countries.

DAILY RECORD

James Tavernier has said sorry to the raging Rangers fans who demanded better after another Champions League hiding.

John McGinn revealed he could have been a Hearts star had Tynecastle boss Robbie Neilson followed up an initial phone call before the midfielder left St Mirren for Hibs in 2015.

SCOTTISH SUN

Lee Johnson fears Ryan Porteous will be hounded out of Scottish football.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

The Gallagher Premiership could be reduced to 10 teams in response to the growing financial crisis gripping the English domestic game.

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