Friday 20 September 2019 06:53, UK
All the top stories and transfer rumours from the back pages of Friday's national newspapers...
THE SUN
Jose Mourinho is laying the groundwork to make a return to Real Madrid if they lose patience with under-fire head coach Zinedine Zidane.
Mason Greenwood will sign a new deal with Manchester United before his 18th birthday on October 1.
Barcelona have joined Manchester United in the chase for Red Bull Salzburg hotshot Erling Braut Haaland.
Watford are trying to beat off competition from Hull City for the signature of Malmo prospect Kevin Harletun who will be available for just £140,000 in compensation.
Deontay Wilder says he wants to fight Andy Ruiz Jr before a rematch with Tyson Fury.
England's World Cup preparations could be rocked by a huge beer festival at the team hotel.
DAILY MIRROR
Industry insiders believe increased personal investment from owner Stan Kroenke was behind Arsenal's surprising summer transfer splurge.
Questions are being asked why it took the Football Association two years to issue a ban to Peter Beardsley over his treatment of players at Newcastle.
DAILY EXPRESS
Crystal Palace, West Ham and Everton are all waiting to find out if Tottenham will recall Jack Clarke from his loan spell at Leeds United and could make moves for him in January.
DAILY MAIL
Barcelona expect to become the first club to generate over one billion euros in revenue in a single season.
Rob Howley's World Cup exit for allegedly breaking gambling regualtions is set to cost him the chance of his first permanent senior coaching role with Italy.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Football's governing bodies have been urged to bring in temporary concussion substitutes as soon as next season as part of proposals to overhaul the management of head injuries.
The RFU is not concerned about Eddie Jones' high-profile Japanese endorsements ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Rory Burns and Jofra Archer will earn their first England central contracts on Friday when the first round of deals are announced at Lord's by Ashley Giles.
THE TIMES
Ollie Pope is set to be named in the squad for England's two-Test tour of New Zealand, with openers Dominic Sibley and Zak Crawley fighting it out for the final batting spot.
