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

SUNDAY MIRROR

Manchester United will not stand in Cristiano Ronaldo's way should he demand to leave Old Trafford if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Ralf Rangnick has admitted he can give Harry Maguire no guarantees about carrying on as Manchester United captain beyond the end of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo shows his frustration after his shot is cleared off the line
Image: Could Cristiano Ronaldo leave Man Utd this summer?

Erling Haaland's father Alf-Inge is playing an increasingly influential role in brokering the Borussia Dortmund striker's next move.

Former Premier League captain Troy Deeney believes Tottenham striker Harry Kane will join Mauricio Pochettino at Manchester United next season.

Marcelo Bielsa is set to walk away from Leeds in the summer - after admitting it's impossible to compete in the Premier League without total commitment.

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Leeds are planning to repel any offers for star man Raphinha until January 2023 at the earliest.

Arsenal are running provisional checks on Spain midfielder Fabian Ruiz as they consider a move for him in the summer.

MAIL ON SUNDAY

Ralf Rangnick has held one-on-one talks with Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogba with Ronaldo keen to be seen as a leader.

Shamed West Ham defender Kurt Zouma who was filmed by his brother kicking a cat was mocked by Newcastle United fans during today's Premier League clash.

Wembley Stadium is now the firm favourite to stage Tyson Fury's world heavyweight championship homecoming on April 23.

Thomas Tuchel last night revealed six of his Chelsea players were suffering from colds caused by the air conditioning on the flight home from Abu Dhabi.

Jose Mourinho was shown a late red card after Roma needed two teenage substitutes to pull them back from two goals down in a 2-2 draw with Hellas Verona.

Phil Mickelson will almost certainly face calls to be suspended from the PGA Tour at what is likely to be a highly charged players' meeting at the Honda Classic in Florida on Tuesday.

THE SUN ON SUNDAY

Crystal Palace are hot on the trail of Ajax's Mexico midfield maestro Edson Alvarez. The Eagles are also in the hunt for Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson.

Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson scores their side's second goal of the game during the Emirates FA Cup fourth round match at the City Ground, Nottingham. Picture date: Sunday February 6, 2022.
Image: Nottingham Forest's Brennan Johnson is reportedly a Crystal Palace target

Roy Keane snubbed a return to management with old club Sunderland because of the length of the contract, with the Black Cats only guaranteeing him a position for the season.

George Russell has been warned he has no chance of beating Lewis Hamilton, claims former Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Jay Monahan, the PGA Tour's commissioner, will use Tuesday's mandatory players' meeting to emphasise any pro signing with the Super Golf League will face a lifetime ban.

A "heartbroken" member of the British men's sprint relay quartet stripped of Olympic silver says he will never forgive team-mate CJ Ujah over his positive drug test.

DAILY STAR ON SUNDAY

Manchester United are set to trigger a contract extension for Diogo Dalot following his fine form, leaving £50m Aaron Wan-Bissaka's role in the team uncertain.

Man United are planning to hijack Liverpool's pursuit of Fulham sensation Fabio Carvalho after the Merseyside club failed to sign him in January.

Image: Could Man Utd hijack Liverpool's move for Fulham's Fabio Carvalho this summer?

MARCA

Chelsea have set their sights on Real Madrid and Brazil defender Eder Militao and have requested a meeting with the 24-year-old to discuss a potential move to Stamford Bridge.

SUNDAY MAIL

In-form Matt O'Riley is set to be rewarded for his form at Celtic with a call-up to the Denmark national squad as he qualifies for Denmark, the birth country of his mother.

Mark McGhee has revealed he went to a Dundee game to support James McPake - before taking his job as manager.

SCOTTISH SUN ON SUNDAY

Steven Naismith has emerged as a leading contender for the St Mirren job.

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