Anthony Martial rejected Lyon loan move from Manchester United on Deadline Day - Paper Talk
Wednesday 1 September 2021 06:53, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's national newspapers...
DAILY EXPRESS
Anthony Martial reportedly rejected the chance to join Lyon on loan on deadline day and he instead wants to prove his worth at Manchester United.
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek came close to joining Everton on loan before Tuesday evening's transfer deadline, but the proposed move was blocked by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, according to reports.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Kalvin Phillips confirmed England players would take a knee in Hungary as they prepared to discuss how to respond to sickening abuse from the stands there.
DAILY MAIL
Premier League clubs are standing firm in the row with Brazil about releasing players for international duty in red-list countries - despite the threat of FIFA sanctions.
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Manchester United will cover the costs of Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer in new commercial deals worth around £30m during the next 12 months, which will be stimulated by the megastar's global appeal, according to a leading analyst.
Willian's agent has launched a scathing attack on Arsenal after his client gave up his £22m contract to leave the club.
England have moved to appoint Joleon Lescott to their Under-21 coaching team.
DAILY STAR
Manchester United's £18m bid for Kieran Trippier 'failed', forcing them to block one of their player's exits.
THE SUN
Manchester United have asked the Premier League if Cristiano Ronaldo can take the No 7 shirt from Edinson Cavani this season.
Willian was reportedly forced to cut a deal with Arsenal chief Edu before sealing his free transfer return to Corinthians.
THE TIMES
Premier League clubs are refusing to budge in the dispute over the release of players for international duty in red-list countries and are facing up to the prospect of those involved missing one or two club matches because of Fifa rules.
Andy Murray's furious complaints about the long bathroom break taken by his opponent Stefanos Tsitsipas at the US Open on Monday are set to prompt tennis officials into a review of the rulebook.
World Rugby has been urged to become "a lot more aggressive" in limiting the amount of contact training in the game after new research revealed that players suffer a decline in cognitive function and blood flow to the brain over the course of one season.
SCOTTISH SUN
Hibs' stunning 11th-hour deadline-beating swoop for St Mirren's coveted midfielder Jamie McGrath failed because they botched their bid to get paperwork through to the SFA on time.
