Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
england soccer
Wayne Rooney tells Jack Grealish to ‘book a holiday’ as he will not be included in Thomas Tuchel’s 2026 World Cup squad – BBC Sport
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Jack Grealish has revealed he chose Everton’s iconic number 18 to emulate England heroes such as Wayne Rooney and Paul Gascoigne. X Credit: @Everton.
premier league
Joshua Zirkzee is said to be unlikely to leave Manchester United in January – Sun Sport
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Chido Obi could make first senior appearance of the season for Man United after Benjamin Sesco injury – Sun Sport
Manchester United have identified Malmö’s Swedish goalkeeper Melker Elborg as potential back-up to Belgian Senne Ramens – Sun Sport
Gabriel Jesus revives desire to return to former club Palmeiras – Reporter for The Athletic
Manchester United are considering signing Sporting Lisbon’s teenage defender Salvador Vulopa – Daily Mail
Manchester United to leave London office two years after relocation as Sir Jim Ratcliffe looks to continue cost-cutting measures – Daily Mail
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe intends to make Manchester United the most profitable club on the planet and told a business podcast produced by The Times some of the changes he has already introduced at the club.
Eric Cantona says he feels no guilt after Sir Jim Ratcliffe rejected his offer to help him at Manchester United – Telegraph
Premier League chief executive Richard Masters warns that preferential treatment for international matches is putting domestic football in jeopardy – The Independent
scottish football
Auston Trusty praises Celtic managerial candidate Wilfried Nancy’s coaching qualifications – The Scottish Sun
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Celtic interim manager Martin O’Neill talks about his future after the club’s 4-0 win over Kilmarnock as they search for a permanent manager.
EFL
AFC Wimbledon are in talks with investors to sell a minority stake in the club, claiming the current structure is not sustainable to compete in the EFL – BBC Sport
european soccer
Former Spanish Football Federation (RFEF) president Luis Rubiales reveals that the person who threw eggs at him during his book launch was his uncle – Periodista Digital
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Spain national team coach Luis de la Fuente downplays the rift between the national team and Barcelona over Lamine Yamal’s injury, but admits the two sides could communicate better – ESPN
boxing
Anthony Joshua was scheduled to fight Cassius Chaney before he could face Jake Paul – talkSPORT
