Steven Gerrard: Liverpool legend held talks with Al-Ettifaq amid doubts over his future

Plus: Ruben Dias ruled out until after the international break; four Premier League clubs interested in Newcastle's Callum Wilson; Rangers boss admits current challenge as struggles continue

Sunday 3 November 2024 08:15, UK

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

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Steven Gerrard held talks with Al-Ettifaq's chiefs this week as he fights to keep his £15.2million-a-year job.

Ruben Amorim revealed he will not sign any Sporting Lisbon stars in January. But the new Manchester United boss refuses to rule out a summer move for sensation Viktor Gyokeres.

Thomas Tuchel has been told he can work remotely for part of the week when he starts as England manager in January.

Ryan Giggs is putting his boots back on to help struggling Salford City.

West Ham want to sign Botafogo's brilliant Brazilian striker Igor Jesus in a surprise £30m raid.

Phil Foden has moved a chef into the grounds of his new home as he attempts to cook up a storm in the Premier League over the coming months.

Anthony Joshua has been urged to wait for a fight with Tyson Fury as his rematch with Daniel Dubois faces collapse.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Ruud van Nistelrooy expects his friends and former Manchester United team-mates to turn on him if his side performs badly against Chelsea - and the caretaker manager has no complaints.

Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca says Enzo Fernandez cannot be an automatic selection in his team just because he cost more than £105m.

Captain Jamie George maintains England are heading in the right direction under Steve Borthwick despite suffering yet more late heartache in their 24-22 defeat by New Zealand.

EVENING STANDARD

A new international sports consortium named Sportsbank is among the frontrunners to buy out John Textor's 46 per cent stake in Crystal Palace.

THE ATHLETIC

Manchester City defender Ruben Dias has been ruled out until after the upcoming international break after missing Saturday's defeat to Bournemouth through injury.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United spent close to £30million on their recent managerial change, despite a major cost-cutting programme at the club.

Viktor Gyokeres has outlined his commitment to Sporting following Ruben Amorim's departure for Manchester United.

Thomas Frank is not fazed by being the most wanted man in the Premier League.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Newcastle striker Callum Wilson is reportedly being eyed by four Premier League clubs in January.

Real Madrid legend Marcelo has seen his contract with Fluminense terminated after he clashed with his manager, Mano Menezes, on the side of the pitch.

Ruud van Nistelrooy said he enjoyed every second of his Manchester United managerial debut but admitted that he had 'mixed feelings' when he first learned he had landed the job.

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has been spotted back in a football stadium for the first time since his sacking earlier this week. Ten Hag swiftly jetted back home to the Netherlands following his dismissal and he has now been spotted attending a match in the Dutch Eredivisie between Heracles Almelo and NAC Breda.

DAILY RECORD

Under-fire Philippe Clement admits he's taken on his biggest challenge ever in trying to turn Rangers' fortunes around.