Regional Paper Talk: Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann in the dark over Manchester United move
Monday 13 November 2017 14:58, UK
A round-up of the top football stories and transfer gossip making the back pages of Monday's regional newspapers.
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann claims he has had no contact with Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho despite reports claiming the Frenchman will move to Old Trafford at the end of the season.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Jurgen Klopp has revealed he is worried about the fitness of Sadio Mane after the forward returned early from international duty with Senegal, calling the next few days "critical" in his recovery.
Two stars of Ghana's U17 World Cup campaign are reportedly set for trials with Liverpool.
Michael Owen has thanked Real Madrid frontman Karim Benzema for letting him join Man Utd.
Recent signing Michael Keane is the future of Everton, says Alan Stubbs.
Out-of-favour Barcelona centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has revealed Everton wanted to sign him in the summer, only for the Belgian to be made to stay at the Nou Camp.
Everton reportedly sent a scout to Wembley on Friday to check on RB Leipzig left-back Marcel Halstenberg.
The Toffees are also keen on unsettled Man Utd left-back Luke Shaw, according to reports in the British press.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
Ruben Loftus-Cheek's dad says the Chelsea midfielder would be a Premier League regular under Spurs coach Mauricio Pochettino instead of being "held back" under then Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.
Gian Piero Ventura could be sacked even if Italy qualify for the World Cup against Sweden on Monday night.
Former Chelsea captain John Terry is still playing a key role for the Premier League champions as Ruben Loftus-Cheek's mentor.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Michael O'Neill will not be drawn on his future as Northern Ireland coach despite being heavily linked with the Sunderland manager's job.
SUNDERLAND ECHO
Managerless Sunderland have been thrown into more chaos after the exit of joint caretaker boss Billy McKinlay, who has left to join David Moyes at West Ham.
Black Cats academy boss Jimmy Sinclair is helping chief executive Martin Bain in the search for a new manager.
Sunderland's next managerial appointment must be part of a long-term strategy, says the club's former midfielder Alex Rae.
BIRMINGHAM MAIL
Newcastle midfielder Mohamed Diame is understood to be keen on a reunion with Steve Bruce at Aston Villa in January.
Liam Walsh, who was on loan at Birmingham, has returned to train with parent club Everton.
Wolves youngster Morgan Gibbs-White is being scouted by Arsenal, Liverpool and Spurs, say reports in the British media. The Championship leaders also reportedly have deals in place to sign both Leo Bonatini and Diogo Jota on permanent contracts in January.
EXPRESS & STAR
Morgan Gibbs-White needs to "come back to reality" having won the U17 World Cup with England in India, according to Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo.
HULL DAILY MAIL
Hull City have joined Aston Villa in the race to take out-of-favour Leicester forward Ahmed Musa on loan when the transfer window reopens for business in January.
Will Keane is set to hand Hull boss Leonid Slutsky a boost as the forward edges ever closer to a return to first-team action.
LANCASHIRE TELEGRAPH
Blackburn Rovers frontman Joe Nuttall says he hopes to be at Ewood Park "for a long time'.
Bradley Dack claims Blackburn manager Tony Mowbray has brought the best out of him since his move to Ewood Park.
BOURNEMOUTH ECHO
Lewis Cook could have the world at his feet - providing the Bournemouth midfielder maintains his "rapid progress" with both club and country, says manager Eddie Howe.
LEICESTER MERCURY
Leicester midfielder Adrien Silva says he is "disgusted' by transfer saga that has so far delayed his debut with the club.
SOUTH WALES EVENING POST
Rolf Feltscher is in line to become Neil Warnock's next signing after the Venezuelan's recent trial with Cardiff.
GET WEST LONDON
Fulham loanee Lucas Piazon says he is feeling positive after breaking his leg against Leeds United.
DERBY TELEGRAPH
Aston Villa director of football Steve Round is reportedly attracting interest from Arsenal.
NOTTINGHAM POST
Mark Warburton has told Zach Clough to stay patient as he battles to win a regular starting spot at Nottingham Forest.
THE PINK UN
Alan Irvine rejected five jobs between leaving Norwich and becoming West Ham's assistant manager.
THE BOLTON NEWS
Bolton Wanderers forward Gary Madine wants strike partner Adam Armstrong to extend his loan spell from Newcastle United.
