Edwin van der Sar confirms talks with Man Utd over Old Trafford return - Paper talk and football transfer gossip
Latest from Monday's papers: Edwin van der Sar has revealed he held talks about returning to Man Utd as an executive; Dele Alli has expressed his determination to return to the pitch soon; Pep Guardiola jetted off to Italy after Man City's win against Newcastle
Monday 23 February 2026 08:23, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...
Premier League
Edwin van der Sar has revealed he held two rounds of talks with Ed Woodward about joining Manchester United in an executive role - Daily Mail.
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Pep Guardiola only had half an eye on the north London derby as the Manchester City boss jetted out to Italy to watch a Serie C clash - The Sun.
Tottenham hero Dele expressed his determination to return on the pitch soon amid a five-month spell in the sidelines as a free agent - The Sun.
EFL
Former Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere had to be dragged away from angry fans after his Luton Town side were held to a 1-1 draw against Burton Albion - The Mirror.
Scotland
The Tartan Army is facing a war over sporrans amid fears the kilt pouches will be banned from US World Cup stadiums - Scottish Sun.
World football
AC Milan and England World Cup hopeful Ruben Loftus-Cheek was rushed to hospital with a serious head injury - The Sun.
Winter Olympics
Israel's four-man bobsleigh team was disqualified by its own national association over accusations that one of the athletes faked an illness to allow a substitution - The Telegraph.
