Friday 11 March 2022 06:54, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Roman Abramovich has just 81 days to agree a deal to sell Chelsea, without making any profit, before the 'licence' that allows the club to play on to the end of the season expires on May 31, otherwise the survival of the Blues as a functioning entity cannot be guaranteed.
Darren Fletcher is Manchester United's behind-the-scenes peacemaker as they try to get their top-four bid back on track.
Mauricio Pochettino is on the brink of being axed by Paris-Saint Germain after their Champions League exit at Real Madrid on Wednesday night.
Antonio Rudiger has reportedly been approached by three clubs amid sanctions imposed on Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich.
Fabian Schar has declared his intention to sign a new deal with Newcastle.
DAILY EXPRESS
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone is reportedly keeping an eye on Romelu Lukaku following his recent struggles with Chelsea.
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel has no intention of leaving Stamford Bridge following the sanctions applied on owner Roman Abramovich, according to reports.
Arsenal are set to prioritise the signing of Lille striker Jonathan David this summer, according to reports.
Fiorentina are keen to sign Lucas Torreira on a permanent contract from Arsenal at the end of the season.
Mikel Arteta is finalising his squad list for the 2022-23 season and could have as many as 13 players leaving the Emirates in the summer.
George Russell says tension with Valtteri Bottas has nothing to do with him taking over the Finn's drive at Mercedes but dates back to 2020 when he had a one-off race with the team and overtook his then team-mate.
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United are monitoring Lyon striker Moussa Dembele as a possible transfer target as they look to revitalise their attack this summer.
AC Milan have shown their support for the people of Ukraine by releasing a special edition shirt - inspired by their former Ukraine striker Andriy Shevchenko.
British billionaire Nick Candy has confirmed he is still interested in pursuing a bid to buy Chelsea once the confusion surrounding the sanctioning of current owner Roman Abramovich has been cleared up.
Mauricio Pochettino wants to know he is Manchester United's No 1 target to become manager before committing to the club which is also being linked with Erik Ten Hag and Carlo Ancelotti.
Kit manufacturer Nike could become the next Chelsea sponsor to cut ties with the club and end their £900m deal.
Chelsea's signing ban is already starting to take effect with two teenagers set to join their famed academy being approached by rival Premier League teams.
DAILY MIRROR
Ralf Rangnick sees Cristiano Ronaldo as a fading force and believes Manchester United need a new man to lead their attack, according to reports.
Liverpool raided Porto for Luis Diaz in January and were back watching the Portuguese side on another scouting mission this week.
Chelsea's Premier League rivals, including Manchester United and Newcastle, are making discreet enquiries whether they can approach impending free agent Antonio Rudiger given the West London club's current "crisis" status.
DAILY STAR
Turkish billionaire Muhsin Bayrak claims he was edging closer to securing the purchase of Chelsea before Roman Abramovich was sanctioned by the UK Government and the sale was halted.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
The sanctioning of Roman Abramovich is set to spark a shootout between three American-led groups who are bidding to save Chelsea from the threat of financial Armageddon.
DAILY RECORD
Steven Davis played his part in helping rising Rangers star Charlie McCann switch international allegiance from Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland.
A section of the Rangers support called out managing director Stewart Robertson over the planned friendly with Celtic before the Europa League clash against Red Star Belgrade.
SCOTTISH SUN
Garry Parker is set to join Neil Lennon in Cyprus.
Scotland are set to confirm that the March 24 friendly against Poland will be played at Hampden.
THE TIMES
Daniil Medvedev has admitted he is uncertain how much longer he can continue playing tournaments because of the possibility that tennis may impose a blanket ban on Russian competitors.
EVENING STANDARD
Arsenal could be in the market for as many as six new players in the summer despite their recent resurgence in form under Mikel Arteta.
