Papers: Man Utd set to trigger Toby Alderweireld's £25m release clause
Wednesday 10 April 2019 17:16, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Wednesday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Manchester United are set to trigger Toby Alderweireld's £25m release clause but are yet to make contact with Tottenham over transfer.
Manchester United stars face pay cuts of up to 25 per cent if they fail to reach next season's Champions League.
Real Madrid are so confident of landing Eden Hazard they are even planning where to house the £100m star this summer.
England pair Jack Butland and Nick Pope are on Bournemouth's shortlist of summer goalkeeper targets.
Southampton will makes a second attempt to sign Birmingham striker Che Adams for £15m - with Everton, Burnley and Norwich also interested.
Sunderland are in talks to sell the naming rights of the Stadium of Light - and are using their Netflix documentary to attract would-be sponsors.
Manchester City want to buy Gremio's Brazilian star Everton this summer who is available for a reported £45m.
Liverpool are set to miss out on Thorgan Hazard this summer with the Belgium midfielder, brother of Chelsea's Eden, opting for Borussia Dortmund instead.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Eden Hazard has no intention of signing a new Chelsea contract even if the club try to play hardball with Real Madrid by threatening to hold the Belgian to the final year of his deal.
Michael Appleton has held talks with QPR as the Championship side step up their search for a new manager.
Hull have lost a fight with the taxman over an image-rights agreement with former midfielder Geovanni.
DAILY MAIL
Goalkeeper Jan Oblak is set to sign a fresh deal with Atletico Madrid with a massive £129m release clause.
England are preparing to throw Jofra Archer straight into their World Cup squad without asking him to prove himself in international cricket.
DAILY MIRROR
Marcus Rashford is closing in on a huge new Manchester United deal that will earn him a stunning £78m over five years.
Liverpool's hopes of selling more Anfield tickets to supporters of rivals Manchester United, who get reduced numbers compared to other English clubs, have been dashed by Liverpool City Council.
Wilfried Zaha says he routinely gets racially abused on social media.
Gareth Bale is happy at Real Madrid and has no plans to return to the Premier League, according to the Wales international's agent.
Ajax left-back Nicolas Tagliafico, linked with Arsenal, says this summer may be the "natural time" to move to a Premier League club.
Real Madrid have no plans to bring James Rodriguez back into the first-team picture next season.
Luis Suarez has told Barcelona of his desire to extend his contract at the Nou Camp.
DAILY RECORD
Former Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas has emerged as a surprise contender to be Celtic's manager next season.
Greg Docherty insists the prospect of playing in Old Firm derbies and big European nights will inspire him to finally make it at Rangers.
Derek McInnes is adamant Neil Lennon's future does not hinge on beating his Aberdeen as Celtic wouldn't have sacked Brendan Rodgers for failure in the Scottish Cup.
DAILY STAR
Chelsea will not budge from their £100m valuation of Eden Hazard and are stonewalling Real Madrid over the Belgium star.
Leicester are prepared to take a £20m hit on failed record signing Islam Slimani.
THE GUARDIAN
The British Horseracing Authority and trainers had a constructive two-hour meeting on Tuesday to clear the air after months of tension.
THE INDEPENDENT
Nemanja Matic will be allowed to leave Manchester United if they manage to sign Declan Rice from West Ham.
SCOTTISH SUN
Chief executive Alan Burrows insists Motherwell's swift action in identifying thug fans shows Scottish football doesn't need strict liability.
Callum McGregor has backed Neil Lennon's bid to become Celtic boss - and urged the Parkhead board to make a quick decision over his future.
