Plus: Newcastle have had a breakthrough in contract talks with Anthony Gordon; Sean Dyche is determined to lead Everton into their new stadium; Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United can turn Joshua Zirkzee into a goalscorer
Friday 27 September 2024 07:29, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
THE ATHLETIC
Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada has told staff that the aim is to win the Premier League title in 2028, for the 150th anniversary of the club being formed.
Steven Reid has confirmed his departure from the coaching staff at Nottingham Forest.
Real Madrid defender Dani Carvajal will be available to face Atletico Madrid on Sunday.
Ongoing enquiries into allegations of sexual abuse against former Harrods chairman Mohamed Al Fayed have unearthed new testimony linked to Fulham FC.
THE TELEGRAPH
The Premier League has been forced to shelve a proposed change to its financial rules amid the impending outcome of its legal battle with Manchester City over the regulations.
The Rugby Football Union will not stand in the way of Felix Jones taking up a position on the British and Irish Lions coaching team for the tour of Australia next year.
Mark Wood will see a specialist as England consider how to treat a 'bizarre' elbow injury that has left him struggling to pick up his children.
THE GUARDIAN
Sean Dyche said he is determined to manage Everton at their new stadium next season but admitted there are no guarantees over his future should the Friedkin Group take control.
The All England Club is expected to be granted planning permission at City Hall on Friday to build 39 new courts at Wimbledon Park despite local opposition.
THE DAILY MAIL
Newcastle have had a breakthrough in contract talks with England winger Anthony Gordon.
Peter Crouch has revealed how he and Glenn Hoddle were forced to abandon their car and complete the journey to the Tottenham Stadium on foot to arrive before kick-off.
THE TIMES
Manchester City appear to have secured a potentially significant victory in their legal battle with the Premier League over the rules designed to limit how much associated parties can pay clubs in sponsorship.
The Premier League spent nearly £50m on legal costs last season - six times the amount it had budgeted for.
Erik ten Hag believes Manchester United can turn Joshua Zirkzee into a striker who can solve their goalscoring problems, despite his slow start to life at Old Trafford.
METRO
Manuel Locatelli insists he has no regrets about rejecting a move to Arsenal three years ago, but does have praise for Mikel Arteta and his side.
Enzo Zidane, son of legendary footballer Zinedine Zidane, has retired from the game aged just 29 after failing to find a new club.
DAILY RECORD
St Johnstone have made their moves to talk to Peter Leven and Tiernan Lynch.
