Top articles in Friday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
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Manchester United will be fully committed to signing Antoine Semenyo in January, with the Telegraph reporting that they are hoping uncertainty over manager Pep Guardiola’s future could strengthen their hand.
Ruben Neves wants to return to the Premier League as he approaches the final six months of his contract with Saudi club Al Hilal, which has put Manchester United and Newcastle United on red alert, The Times has reported.
Ruben Neves has emerged as an option for Manchester United in the January transfer window, with Portuguese midfielder The Mail keen to return to the Premier League.
Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has a release clause worth £56.6 million in his contract with the non-Premier League club, the paper has reported.
Chelsea had an offer of around £7 million from Saint-Etienne for 17-year-old striker Gillian Noguessan rejected, with the French club holding off on L’Equipe’s offer of £11 million.
Newcastle have AZ Alkmaar’s Keith Smit and Toulouse’s Dayan Metairie high on their transfer wish list for midfielders, the Mail reports.
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Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca is reportedly high on the list of candidates being considered by Manchester City in case Josep Guardiola leaves the Etihad Stadium at the end of the season.
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The England and Wales Cricket Board has held discussions with Cricket Australia about the possibility of replacing its decision review system (DRS) technology Snicko with the alternative UltraEdge for the Boxing Day Test, the Guardian reported.
