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Edwin van der Sar has criticised Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag for signings from Ajax - Paper Talk

Plus: Champions League games set to be given the go-ahead; Graham Potter takes charge of Chelsea training; Rangers in talks with UEFA and police over Champions League fixture with Napoli

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All the top stories and transfer rumours from Saturday's national newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Graham Potter led his first training session as Chelsea boss on Friday, despite the weekend's Premier League postponements.

Manchester City's Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund is set to go ahead as planned despite Premier League games being called off.

An EFL sporting director stunned rival clubs by trying to organise a friendly just minutes after the Queen's death was confirmed.

Thomas Frank insists it would require 'something crazy special' to tempt him away from Brentford amid links with the vacant Brighton job.

Rangers have confirmed they are in talks with UEFA and Police Scotland over their Champions League fixture against Napoli at Ibrox.

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Image: Erik ten Hag has been criticised by former Ajax colleague Edwin van der Sar

Ajax chief executive Edwin van der Sar has hit out at the club's former boss Erik ten Hag, suggesting the Dutchman is not helping his former side after bringing two players to Manchester United this summer.

THE SUN

Arsenal are hopeful that next week's Europa League game against PSV Eindhoven will get the go-ahead.

Champions League games will go ahead for Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham after The Queen's death.

Arsenal transfer target Mykhaylo Mudryk has admitted he "couldn't say no" to the Gunners if they tried to sign him.

Brighton have reportedly drawn up a four-man shortlist to replace Graham Potter - and it includes Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.

Cristiano Ronaldo looked "every one of his 37 years" in Manchester United's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad on Thursday night, according to ex-Liverpool star Steve Nicol.

Ex-Newcastle star Davide Santon has been "forced" to retire from football aged 31, declaring "my body just can't handle it anymore".

Gerard Pique could see his Barcelona contract terminated at the end of the season, according to reports.

DAILY EXPRESS

Ben Foster reportedly rejected the opportunity to join Newcastle before the Magpies snapped up free agent Loris Karius.

THE TELEGRAPH

Chelsea's long-term commitment to new head coach Graham Potter means he will not automatically face the sack if his team miss out on the top four and Champions League qualification this season.

Chaos and fury was felt behind the scenes at Premiership Rugby clubs over a frantic two hours in which the competition flip-flopped over whether or not to go ahead with their opening fixtures of the season on Friday night.

Fancy dress has been banned for the resumption of England's final Test against South Africa following the death of Queen Elizabeth II.

THE TIMES

Champagne and spirits will be served in hospitality boxes at the World Cup in Qatar despite a ban on beer sales inside the stadiums.

Bristol Bears and Sale Sharks are understood to be disappointed and frustrated by Premiership Rugby's decision to move their opening games of the season from Friday night to later in the weekend.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers, Celtic and Hearts are all involved in top-level talks over the fate of their upcoming European matches.

Benfica president Rui Costa has issued a stark response to questions over whether the Portuguese giants regret selling wing sensation Jota to Celtic.

Former Rangers defender Joe Worrall has revealed that he is thankful for his 'tough' loan spell at Ibrox under his hero Steven Gerrard.

DAILY RECORD

Craig Halkett insists a Europa Conference League baptism of fire against Istanbul Basaksehir could still prove a blessing if they put points on the board against Riga.