Tottenham's Heung-Min Son dislocated finger in clash with South Korea team-mates - Paper Talk (2024)

The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Heung-Min Son dislocated his finger in an altercation with South Korea team-mates on the eve of their Asia Cup semi-final earlier this month.

Manchester United and Tottenham are pushing hardest to sign Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite this summer.

Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is in the frame to replace Xavi as Barcelona boss.

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Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly willing to join Arsenal because of Thierry Henry.

Old Trafford will not be hosting this summer's Soccer Aid as officials consider which works to carry out during the off-season.

Brazil legend Romario has claimed that only Diego Maradona and Pele were better than him.

Kobbie Mainoo's breakthrough into Manchester United's first team has seen a clamour from fans to see a new deal fast-tracked - but there is no rush from the midfielder's side.

Antonio Conte wants to stay in Italy and would only accept a new offer from the Premier League if he was certain that he would not be able to return to Juventus, or have the chance to coach Napoli or AC Milan.

While it had seemed that Mary Earps was destined to leave Manchester United in the summer, it appears the goalkeeper may not be as close to the exit door as many think.

Adidas have managed to snare Casemiro from Nike this week after a career-long association with the American sports giant.

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez has revealed that his next opponent on May 4 will be an American, not a Mexican - marrying up to claims he is set to face Jermall Charlo not Jaime Munguia.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Newcastle fear sporting director Dan Ashworth could leave for Manchester United, despite no official approach having been made.

Kieran McKenna and Oliver Glasner are in the running to replace Roy Hodgson if he is sacked by Crystal Palace.

Tottenham will make a move for Conor Gallagher in the summer if he has still not agreed a new contract with Chelsea.

Six Nations has abolished the tradition of home teams wearing alternate kits in cases of clashes as part of its attempts to modernise the championship.

Bath have emerged as favourites to sign Newcastle Falcons back-rower Guy Pepper for next season.

THE GUARDIAN

Crystal Palace have been frustrated in their attempts to persuade Kieran McKenna to replace Roy Hodgson but hope he can be convinced at the end of the season.

DAILY EXPRESS

Arsenal and Liverpool are both prepared to turn down the opportunity to sign Kylian Mbappe this summer over the expected cost of a deal.

Liverpool have been handed a significant boost in their bid to replace Jurgen Klopp, with Barcelona priced out of making Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi their next manager.

THE SUN

Jack Grealish is due in court this week on a speeding charge after breaking a 30mph limit last July.

Barcelona are increasingly confident that Joao Cancelo will stay at the Nou Camp next year but may have to convince Manchester City to agree to another loan deal.

Nicolas Jackson faces a rollicking from Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino over his lack of discipline.

Wolves will finance Gary O'Neil's summer transfer moves by selling Pedro Neto.

Luke Humphries appeared to snap his darts in fury after an upset loss to little-known Jurjen van der Velde at the Players Championship.

DAILY MIRROR

Christian Horner has been spotted at a secret filming event for Red Bull's new car amid an inappropriate behaviour probe.

Liverpool's chances of landing Xabi Alonso in the summer have been given a boost after it emerged Barcelona have their sights set on Thomas Tuchel.

Brentford boss Thomas Frank has played down suggestions that he could take over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.

South Africa boss Hugo Broos has reignited his row with Burnley's Vincent Kompany over Lyle Foster, insisting he is still frustrated he could not play for his country at the AFCON.

THE ATHLETIC

Paris City Hall is taking legal action after mayor Anne Hidalgo was targeted by Paris Saint-Germain fans with alleged sexist abuse amid a dispute about the club's future at the Parc des Princes.

Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has urged supporters to stop the online abuse towards Alex Iwobi following his side's Africa Cup of Nations final defeat.

National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) side Bay FC have signed Zambia forward Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a world-record fee of €735,000 (£625,000).

French men's clubs recorded the highest international expenditure on transfer fees during the January transfer window, marking the first time since 2017 that English sides have not been the highest spenders in January.

Paris Saint-Germain's players are "only speaking about football" with Kylian Mbappe amid ongoing speculation over his future, Fabian Ruiz has said.

EVENING STANDARD

Enzo Fernandez has denied rumours that he wants to leave Chelsea for Barcelona.

Arsenal winger Marquinhos has agreed to join Brazilian club Fluminense on loan.

THE TIMES

The southern hemisphere competition Super Rugby Pacific will trial a change to offside rules this season that hopes to close a loophole - referred to as "Dupont's law" - that is leading to long, frustrating kicking battles.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic have pushed the button on their bid to extend Liam Scales' contract.

Philippe Clement has leapt to the defence of Scottish football as the Ibrox boss insisted both Rangers and Celtic are good enough to hold their own against the best in France.

Neil Warnock has had to pick Duk up after he failed to secure his Aberdeen exit last month.

Highland League clubs are reportedly fuming with the SPFL amid growing concerns they are being boxed out of the top four leagues.

SCOTTISH SUN

CEO Andrew McKinlay has claimed Hearts' new hotel will be worth millions to the Jambos.