Saturday’s newspaper top news and transfer rumors…
sir jim ratcliffe
Sir Jim Ratcliffe apologizes to the Glazers for controversial comments on immigration that embarrassed Manchester United – Daily Mirror
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Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola has spoken passionately about immigration following comments made by Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe earlier this week.
Manchester United bosses ‘mortified’ by Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s immigration comments amid concerns over impact on players and plans for new £2bn stadium – Daily Mail
INEOS desperately tried to block Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s latest interview on Sky News after shocking comments on immigration – The Sun
tottenham latest
Thomas Frank offers £8m settlement after being sacked by Tottenham and will not look for a new job until the end of the season – Daily Mail
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Spurs fan Chris Cowlin has reacted to the sacking of the club’s head coach, Thomas Frank.
Tottenham star Mohamed Kudus is in Amsterdam to see a specialist as he aims to recover from a hamstring injury sustained in January – The Sun
Tottenham leave door open for Mauricio Pochettino to make sensational return in summer – Daily Telegraph
premier league
Bruno Guimarães expected to be sidelined for 8-10 weeks with serious muscular injury – ESPN Brazil
Arsenal are working hard on the fitness of Martin Odegaard, who was injured in Thursday’s disappointing 1-1 draw with Brentford – Daily Mirror
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Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has explained why he made the decision to replace Eberechi Eze with Martin Odegaard during the draw with Brentford.
Fabian Hürzeler’s future as Brighton & Hove Albion head coach is in doubt amid concerns the club’s data-driven approach is backfiring – Daily Telegraph
Barcelona face no financial penalty if opposed to permanent transfer of Marcus Rashford – Daily Mirror
Carlo Ancelotti agrees to extend contract with Brazil, withdrawing from race to become Manchester United’s next manager – Daily Mirror
Newcastle orders all 500 employees to return to offices, ending policy allowing them to work from home two days a week – The Times
scottish football
Rangers say BK Hakken officials expect Silas Andersen to be the next big star to leave the club – The Daily Record
Chris Sutton thinks Motherwell boss Jens Barthel-Askou is the perfect person for Parkhead’s hot seat – Daily Record
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Sean Maloney predicts more late-game drama in the Scottish Premiership title race after Celtic needed a 91st-minute winner to beat Livingston, and spoke about his former boss Roberto Martinez being linked with the Celtic job.
global football
Former Liverpool player Darwin Nunez’s spell in Saudi Arabia has taken a turn for the worse after he was sacked from Al Hilal’s squad following the arrival of Karim Benzema.
Asking price for World Cup final tickets is record high at over £100,000 – The Sun
Canada Soccer has extended its controversial sponsorship and broadcast agreement with private commercial partner Canadian Soccer Business (CSB) and the governing body for this summer’s World Cup on improved terms, the Guardian has announced.
snooker
John Virgo’s memorial service will be held in Sheffield on Thursday, April 16, two days before the start of the World Championships – The Sun
