Friday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
The Saudi Pro League is in a position to finance Mohamed Salah’s move if the Liverpool forward loses his place in the starting XI to Arne Slott and leaves Anfield, the Telegraph has reported.
Brighton are monitoring Aston Villa midfielder Lamarre Bogarde as they consider succession plans for £100m-rated Carlos Baleva – Telegraph
Chelsea are working to sign highly-rated Burkina Faso youngster Mohamed Zongo ahead of competition from Manchester City and Manchester United – Daily Mail
Tottenham Hotspur’s Lewis family owners have revealed plans to end the club’s long wait to find a lucrative naming rights sponsor for their £1bn stadium, with Alex Scotcher set to become the club’s new commercial director from January.
Yoan Wissa is close to returning to Newcastle United and could be in Saturday’s matchday squad against Burnley – talkSPORT
european soccer
Trent Alexander-Arnold faces another long spell out at Real Madrid after suffering a new injury, further impacting England’s World Cup hopes, meaning it will be at least two months before he plays the right-back – The Times
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Jude Bellingham and Trent Alexander-Arnold contributed to Eduardo Camavinga’s goal for Real Madrid against Athletic Club
world cup
Pubs will be able to pour pints until 1am if England reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals or final of next summer’s World Cup – The Sun
Donald Trump is almost certain to be awarded the first FIFA Peace Prize by top soccer coach Gianni Infantino when the World Cup draw takes place on Friday – The Telegraph
scottish football
Neil McGuinness believes Celtic should consider raiding the MLS market under manager Wilfried Nancy. The former Hoops star spotter is now Los Angeles FC’s technical director after serving as Nancy’s head of recruitment with the Columbus Crew – Daily Record
