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Plus: West Ham have made an offer for Aston Villa striker Danny Ings; Manchester United have rejected a loan offer from West Ham for Harry Maguire; Manchester City are set to open talks with Julian Alvarez over a new contract; Tottenham have bid for Pedro Porro rejected by Sporting Lisbon
Thursday 19 January 2023 08:05, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool were front-runners to sign Kylian Mbappe for a record-breaking £171m fee in the summer but were reportedly snubbed by the player who decided he wanted to stay at Paris Saint-Germain.
New York City FC defender Alexander Callens is set to snub a number of clubs across Europe to sign for Spanish side Girona.
THE SUN
Manchester United and Chelsea have joined the race to sign highly-rated Brentford goalkeeper David Raya for around £20m.
Mick McCarthy is set to be named as Blackpool's new manager in the wake of Michael Appleton's dismissal on Wednesday.
World Cup-style time-keeping will be introduced to the Premier League next season, with games likely to run over 100 minutes on a regular basis, while reasons behind VAR decisions will be communicated to fans during the game.
Bournemouth and Nottingham Forest are in the running to sign Paris Saint-Germain goalkeeper Keylor Navas, who has also been linked with a move to Cristiano Ronaldo's new club Al Nassr.
Jake Paul and Tommy Fury are reported to have entered into anti-doping testing ahead of a proposed bout on February 25.
Former West Ham star Jack Collison has agreed his first job in football management, taking over United States side Huntsville City, a brand new football team.
Memphis Depay missed Barcelona training on Wednesday as he closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid, reports claim.
Manchester United have been linked with a surprising and shock move for Fulham flop Kevin Mbabu.
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DAILY TELEGRAPH
West Ham have made an offer for Aston Villa striker Danny Ings as they look to solve their troubles scoring goals and climb away from the relegation zone.
David Moyes faces the sack if West Ham lose their Premier League relegation battle against Everton, but could immediately find himself installed as favourite to succeed Frank Lampard.
The Premier League's Anthony Taylor will be among referees announcing VAR decisions to the stadium and to TV audiences at the Club World Cup.
DAILY STAR
Arsenal are considering a gamble of saving their transfer kitty in January in an effort to build up the funds to make a run at signing West Ham midfielder Declan Rice in the summer.
THE TIMES
Sources close to the bidding process for Manchester United have hinted that Sir Jim Ratcliffe's biggest challenger will come from the USA, where the appetite for huge investment into sports franchises remains high.
David Moyes will be out as West Ham manager this weekend if the club lose their crunch Premier League clash with Everton, after an agreement on the stance was reached at a board meeting on Tuesday.
Ealing Trailfinders are prepared to take legal action against the RFU if they win the Championship and are blocked from being promoted to the Gallagher Premiership for the second year running.
Dame Laura Kenny, Britain's most successful female Olympic athlete, has announced she is pregnant with her second child, a year after she suffered an ectopic pregnancy.
DAILY MAIL
US investment firm Sixth Street, who have strong links with Real Madrid and Barcelona, have denied claims they want to buy a stake in Manchester United.
Manchester United have rejected a loan offer from West Ham for Harry Maguire and do not plan on allowing the England defender to leave this month despite now finding himself behind international team-mate Luke Shaw.
Lewis Hamilton is not currently part of Sir Jim Ratcliffe's bid to buy Manchester United.
Manchester City are set to open talks with Julian Alvarez over a new contract after his impressive start to life in the Premier League.
The Football Association has asked diversity recruitment firm Perrett Laver to lead their search for a new anti-discrimination figurehead, a role which remains unfilled six months after being vacated.
Cristiano Ronaldo is struggling to find a taker for a £4,500-a-week role as his home chef because of demands including daily preparation of sushi and Portuguese specialities.
Joan Laporta has asked Barcelona to be patient with Ronaldhino's son Joao de Assis Moreira after he failed to convince club staff during training.
Lewis Hamilton has reportedly been offered a £62m per season extension by Mercedes and is weighing up the deal, which includes a 10-year ambassadorial role after he retires.
English kit manufacturer Rhino is threatening legal action against Rugby World Cup organisers after raising concerns about the way they lost their contract to rivals Aramis.
Manchester United are being careful not to rush Jadon Sancho back into action too soon after the England winger returned to group training at Carrington on Tuesday for the first time in two months.
Tottenham have offered winger Lucas Moura to Everton.
Roberto Mancini has insisted that Italy have four or five youngsters 'with the quality of Jude Bellingham', but each one will need time to develop in the senior squad.
DAILY MIRROR
Leicester City have made Ayoze Perez, Jannik Vestergaard, Caglar Soyuncu and Dennis Praet available as they look to free up funds for January spending, which could start with the signing of FC Copenhagen defender Victor Kristiansen.
Barcelona have opened talks with Atletico Madrid over the signing of winger Yannick Carrasco.
Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says he would be happy to let Mick Schumacher leave his role as reserve driver if another Formula 1 drive becomes available to him.
Lionel Messi's contract renewal talks with Paris Saint-Germain have been put on hold while the club's ownership holds talks over investing in a Premier League club.
THE INDEPENDENT
Manchester United have made an improved contract offer to impressive young forward Alejandro Garnacho.
Unions and leagues will consider the legal impact of pressing ahead with temporary concussion substitute trials in defiance of the game's lawmakers.
THE GUARDIAN
Tottenham are reported to have seen their first official offer for Sporting Lisbon defender Pedro Porro rejected by the Portuguese club.
DAILY RECORD
Hearts boss Robbie Neilson continues to work on a deal to bring Callum Paterson back to Tynecastle from Sheffield Wednesday.
Aberdeen are one of a number of clubs interested in Sunderland defender Bailey Wright.
Callum Davidson has begged fans to park their fury at the St Johnstone board and turn up to back the team against Rangers.
Dundee United will demand answers after being left fuming over the late call-off for their Premiership match with Livingston.
SCOTTISH SUN
Jim Goodwin has insisted he will not quit despite Aberdeen's humiliation at Hearts.
Hibs are set to battle Aberdeen for Sunderland star Bailey Wright.
