Papers: Real Madrid set to intensify interest in Raheem Sterling
Wednesday 17 October 2018 08:21, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours in Wednesday's national newspapers...
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are set to intensify their interest in Raheem Sterling following the England star's super show in Seville.
Paul Scholes claims Manchester United have sunk so low that even Lionel Messi would struggle at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho.
Celtic have rubbished reports that Daniel Arzani is heading back to Manchester City before the end of his loan spell.
American investors are lining up a £300m bid for Newcastle but a prospective deal could collapse amid relegation fears.
Andy Murray has put faith in a sports 'reconditioning' guru who has treated top footballers, rugby players and Tiger Woods as he attempts to put long-term injury woes behind him.
DAILY EXPRESS
Raheem Sterling's sparkling display for England has strengthened his hand in contract negotiations with Manchester City amid continuing interest from Real Madrid.
Jose Mourinho is set to be in the technical area for Manchester United's visit to Chelsea despite being charged by the FA.
Chelsea chairman Bruce Buck has revealed he will do all he can to ensure Eden Hazard extends his stay at Stamford Bridge.
Krzysztof Piątek's agent has confirmed they are yet to receive a formal offer for the Polish international striker amid rumoured interest from Chelsea.
DAILY STAR
Jose Mourinho has demanded Manchester United sort new contracts for Juan Mata and Ander Herrera.
THE SUN
Everton have joined the race for Aaron Ramsey and could offer up to £150k a week for the Arsenal midfielder.
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is ready to step up his pursuit of £80m Ajax star Frenkie De Jong.
Bournemouth are planning contract talks with Scottish sensation Ryan Fraser.
Manchester City have been handed an injury blow after Danilo left the field in tears for Brazil against Argentina.
PSG are closely watching the contract negotiations of Raheem Sterling.
Burnley could hand Mark Warburton a return to football - as their technical director.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Football has been urged to introduce a version of the Rooney Rule for boardroom appointments to tackle the "institutionalised racism" that has limited opportunity for black, Asian and ethnic minority coaches.
DAILY MIRROR
Michael Essien says he is still Jose Mourinho's No 1 fan and backs him to save himself at Manchester United.
Barcelona have backed Lionel Messi in his war of words with fellow Argentina legend Diego Maradona.
DAILY RECORD
The Irish FA have invoked a FIFA rule to block Rangers striker Kyle Lafferty from playing against Hamilton on Sunday.
Easdale brothers James and Sandy have reunited with Mike Ashley's right-hand man Derek Llambias and the father of chat show host Alan Carr as they close in on a potential takeover of Morton.
Aberdeen are on another collision course with the SPFL amid claims they have sabotaged the sell-out chances of the Betfred Cup semi-final.
Dundee players were shocked to learn of Neil McCann's sacking via WhatsApp last night.
SCOTTISH SUN
Former Ross County manager Jim McIntyre is the front-runner to replace Neil McCann at Dundee.
Northern Ireland chiefs have blocked Kyle Lafferty from playing for Rangers at Hamilton on Sunday.
Gary Caldwell says spending time with Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers and Manchester United legend Sir Alex Ferguson set him up for the Partick Thistle job.
John McGinn is adamant Scotland won't crumble amid mounting Nations League pressure.
Jamie Maclaren could be back on Hibs' bench at Parkhead this weekend after returning to training.
