Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Coby Mainu prepares to stay at Manchester United this month after being reinstated to the first team by Michael Carrick – Daily Mail
Crystal Palace are stepping up their bid for Fenerbahce defender Jaeden Oosterwalde after losing Marc Gehi to Manchester City – The Sun
Juventus are confident Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to join from Crystal Palace, but there is a £10m difference in the striker’s valuation between the two clubs – The Times
Chelsea continue to hold talks with Rennes for £56m-valued centre-back Jeremy Jacquet, hoping to lower the price for the 20-year-old by pushing his valuation closer to £45m – Daily Mail
Juventus are continuing talks with Crystal Palace for striker Jean-Philippe-Mateta after their opening offer was rejected. Juve offered a loan fee of £1.7m, followed by £24.5m to qualify for Europe. Palace want around £35m transfer fee for 28-year-old – Daily Mail
Manchester United are among clubs considering introducing an IMAX-style experience for fans outside of matches – The Sun
Manager Michael Carrick quickly introduced new rules at Manchester United, with an emphasis on individual work with certain players in training – Daily Express
Thomas Frank remains at serious risk of losing his job as Tottenham Hotspur head coach despite being given a suspended sentence for Tuesday night’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund – Daily Telegraph
real madrid
Manager Jurgen Klopp admits he cannot rule out a return as manager following rumors with Real Madrid – Daily Mirror
AFCON
Morocco’s FA says it will take legal action after Senegalese players briefly left the pitch during Sunday’s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final – The Times
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Moroccan police arrest 18 Senegalese fans and one Algerian in the aftermath of Sunday night’s chaotic African Cup of Nations (AFCON) final – Daily Mail
Senegal coach Pape Tiao could be kicked out of the World Cup after chaotic scenes ruined Africa Cup of Nations victory – The Sun
Europe
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been criticized by Feyenoord star Quinten Timber for failing to protect his players – Daily Mirror
cricket
Scotland could be called up at the last minute for next month’s T20 World Cup if the International Cricket Council fails to reach an agreement with Bangladesh, which has refused to travel to India – The Times
The new London Spirit are significantly increasing the salaries paid to off-field cricket staff as they look to upskill new recruits as the turbocharged Hundred launches in August – The Guardian
rugby union
The much-criticized format of the Investec Champions Cup will remain unchanged until 2030, with executives confident it will bring more danger, drama and improved viewership – The Times
Scotland
Ian Maxwell wants talks with Steve Clarke about his long-term future before this summer’s World Cup – Scottish Sun
Dunaksta Streda manager Branislav Fodrek admits they are powerless to prevent Rangers transfer target Damir Lezic from leaving the Slovakian club – Daily Record
Celtic are reportedly stepping up their bid for Lorient striker Mohamed Bamba – Scottish Sun
