Manchester United could make serious David Brooks bid - Papers
Wednesday 19 August 2020 14:47, UK
Back-page headlines and transfer rumours from Wednesday's national and regional newspapers...
MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS
Manchester United have still not made a breakthrough in discussions over Jadon Sancho's wage demands and agent's fees.
Manchester United are yet to make official contact with Bournemouth winger David Brooks but could make a serious bid, as their attempts to sign Jadon Sancho continue to stall.
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Manchester United youngster Oliver Denham is on trial with Cardiff City.
Manchester United are continuing talks with Dean Henderson over a new contract but could allow Sergio Romero to leave this summer.
Demetri Mitchell says Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wanted him to be part of the Manchester United set-up next season, but his recurring injury problems ultimately ended his association with the club.
Zack Steffen will be understudy to Ederson in the Manchester City squad next season.
Roberto Martinez has insisted he has no doubts that Vincent Kompany will be a huge success after becoming Anderlecht's full-time manager.
LONDON EVENING STANDARD
West Ham are set to offload striker Jordan Hugill this summer, with the Hammers happy to accept a fee of around £5m.
Arsenal target Gabriel Magalhaes is "asking about the Premier League", according to Lille team-mate Jose Fonte.
Marc Jurado appears to have confirmed his move to Manchester United on Instagram.
Luka Modric says he "resented" Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy for blocking a move through to Chelsea having secretly met with Roman Abramovich.
David Silva has explained his decision to join Real Sociedad over Lazio following the Italian club's furious reaction to the Manchester City legend turning down their offer.
Wealthy Danish businessman Thomas Sandgaard wants to secure at least a 10-year rental deal for The Valley as part his proposed takeover of Charlton.
LIVERPOOL ECHO
Former Liverpool defender Steve Nicol believes Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago Alcantara will eventually join Liverpool.
Everton have made signing a midfielder their transfer priority this summer, turning their attentions to Napoli's Allan and Abdoulaye Doucoure of Watford - but offloading unwanted players remains key to the club kick-starting their squad revamp.
Everton-linked Thiago Silva has confirmed that this year's Champions League final will be his last game for Paris-Saint Germain.
NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE
Newcastle United cult hero Ryan Taylor insists he never blamed John Carver for the abrupt phone call which ended his Magpies career.
The "sensible decision" for Matty Longstaff would be to re-sign for Newcastle United, according to former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson.
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester City are being offered Kalidou Koulibaly for £60m with Napoli keen to complete a deal.
Arsene Wenger has firmly denied speculation suggesting he could become the new manager of the Netherlands national team.
Abdoulaye Doucoure is ready to join Everton but Watford are holding out for £25m.
Gareth Southgate will hold key talks with his England players this week amid growing burn-out concerns from the Premier League's elite.
Bayer Leverkusen have told Chelsea they want a deal for Kai Havertz wrapped up by August 28.
Manchester United and Manchester City have been given permission to start the new season later, following their European exploits.
In-demand Rhian Brewster is ready to wait as Jurgen Klopp weighs up Liverpool transfer offers.
Borussia Dortmund manager Lucien Favre has urged Jadon Sancho to stay with the club and continue to build on his superb recent development.
THE TIMES
Liverpool are continuing with their training camp in Austria despite a member of their travelling party testing positive for Covid-19.
Manchester City and Manchester United will not be required to play on the opening weekend of the next Premier League season because of their exertions in Europe this year.
DAILY MAIL
Premier League clubs are facing a season ticket nightmare in the scramble to comply with the government's 'Track and Trace' scheme.
Wigan Athletic paid their administrators up to £500 an hour in fees during their doomed bid to avoid relegation to League One.
Bournemouth will not let England international Callum Wilson leave on the cheap despite interest from Tottenham.
Football League clubs are preparing to start their new season in 10 days' time - a full week earlier than expected.
Everton have had an opening bid for Watford's Abdoulaye Doucoure rejected.
Chelsea are to hold talks over a new contract for highly-rated Conor Gallagher amid interest from Premier League clubs.
THE SUN
Manchester United are ready to ramp up the fight for the No 1 keeper slot by almost doubling Dean Henderson's wages.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reportedly decided to loan out Dean Henderson this summer and will stick with David de Gea as his No 1.
Inter Milan are plotting a triple transfer raid for N'Golo Kante, Emerson Palmieri and Chris Smalling.
West Ham are ready to sell Issa Diop to Manchester United for a £45m transfer fee.
Gareth Southgate faces a battle with both Manchester clubs over players for England's two forthcoming clashes.
Chelsea and Manchester City women will be permitted to make five substitutes in the Community Shield on August 29.
Police in Paris have used tear gas to disperse PSG fans celebrating a victory that secured their team a spot in the Champions League final.
DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United are looking at a double raid on Juventus for Douglas Costa and Alex Sandro.
Real Madrid are reportedly plotting a stunning move to sign Romelu Lukaku from Inter Milan as a long-term replacement for Karim Benzema.
DAILY STAR
Goalkeeper Sergio Romero could leave Manchester United for Chelsea, Leeds or Everton this summer.
Manchester United offered Willian a two-year contract before he left Chelsea for Arsenal.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The British & Irish Lions tour to South Africa could be postponed or even cancelled if Covid-19 travel restrictions remain in place.
SCOTTISH SUN
Neymar could be banned for the Champions League final after swapping shirts following Paris Saint-Germain's win over Leipzig.
