Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
premier league
Napoli made contact with Manchester United in January regarding the possibility of a loan move for Coby Mainu, Gazzetta dello Sport reported.
Roma are also interested in signing Mainu on a temporary contract ahead of the winter transfer window – Football Italia
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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has responded to Koby Mainu transfer rumors, saying he wants the midfielder to stay and compete for a place.
Crystal Palace have reported that their request to reschedule their match against KuPS in the Conference League has been rejected by UEFA as they continue to suffer from match congestion.
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Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner is furious that fixtures could be congested, with his side potentially playing four games in the 10 days leading up to Christmas.
Jack Fletcher, 18, the son of former midfielder Darren, traveled with Manchester United’s first-team squad to The Sun for the match against Tottenham.
Brian Mbeumo has placed the future of the Africa Cup of Nations in the hands of Manchester United and Cameroon, waiting for the two sides to agree terms on the tournament’s announcement date, The Sun has reported.
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha is hoping to emulate Eric Cantona’s success at Old Trafford – The Sun.
Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali is said to be homesick for AC Milan, with Juventus also interested in bringing him back to Italy, Corriere della Sera report.
Liverpool have announced that they have extended the contract of long-time academy director Alex Inglethorpe.
championship
Gary O’Neill emerges as candidate to replace Southampton after refusing to return to Wolves – talkSPORT
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Frank Lampard admits proving people wrong about his managerial career has led to his recent success with Coventry City – The Guardian.
scottish football
Celtic have suspended the Green Brigade ultras group for three games for allegedly preventing the arrest of an individual who assaulted club staff, the Scottish Sun reported.
Rangers are reportedly inquiring about signing Spanish centre-back Mujaed Sadiq – Scottish Sun.
european soccer
Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has described the Diego Armando Maradona Stadium as a “garbage dump”, insisting a modern stadium is essential to boosting the club’s profits – Reuters.
Contract negotiations between Real Madrid and Antonio Rudiger have been postponed so that the defender can focus on his recovery from injury (Marca).
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Inter Milan defender Alessandro Bastoni wants to remain at the club despite interest from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool Fitchages.
rugby union
Noah Caruori, 19, says he wants to be the ‘best winger England’s ever had’ – The Times
formula 1
Lewis Hamilton has sent a warning to other F1 drivers after saying Sebastian Vettel is the only person he has “actually talked to about important topics”.
