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Barcelona plotting to sign Old Trafford wonderkid - Paper talk and football gossip

Latest from Thursday's papers with Barcelona plotting to sign Manchester United wonderkid JJ Gabriel; Crystal Palace are ready to listen to offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta in the summer if a new deal is not signed; Barcelona have not ruled out a move for Marc Guehi

Wednesday 3 December 2025 23:28, UK

Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Premier League

Barcelona are trying to sign Manchester United teenage sensation JJ Gabriel - The Sun.

Crystal Palace are ready to listen to summer offers for Jean-Philippe Mateta if they cannot agree on terms for a new deal for the striker - The Sun.

EFL

Brentford are keeping a close watch on Coventry City ace Bobby Thomas - The Sun.

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European football

Barcelona have refused to rule out a move for free agent Marc Guehi next summer - The Sun.

Trent Alexander-Arnold's tough start to life at Real Madrid continued after the defender was forced off with an ankle injury against Athletic Club on Wednesday - The Sun.

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Scottish football

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Cricket

The owners of Hundred franchise Welsh Fire have emerged as serious candidates to buy Virat Kohli's Royal Challengers Bengaluru, one of the biggest beasts in the Indian Premier League - The Telegraph.

F1

F1's Godfather Bernie Ecclestone has declared that Max Verstappen will spoil the dreams of a 'cocky' Lando Norris, acclaiming the Dutchman as the best driver the sport has ever known - Daily Mail.

Rugby Union

The Rugby Football League (RFL) is considering an offer from an Australian promoter to play a hybrid rugby match against England's national rugby union team - The i Paper.

Athletics

World Athletics has scrapped plans to introduce a takeoff zone for the long jump rather than the traditional board because of widespread hostility from athletes - The Guardian.

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