Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Manchester United are set to prevent the January departures of Koby Mainu and Joshua Zirkzee, who are expected to play key roles over the Christmas period – The Sun
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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.
Wayne Rooney believes Virgil van Dijk and Mohamed Salah should do more to help criticized Liverpool manager Arne Slott – BBC
Brian Mbeumo and Amad Diallo to feature in Cameroon’s opening African Cup of Nations match against Ivory Coast on Christmas Eve – The Sun
Arsenal forward Gabriel Jesus open to return to boyhood club Sao Paulo – ESPN
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira retains support from club president Jeff See for now – The Sun
scottish football
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Chris Sutton gives immediate reaction to Brendan Rodgers stepping down as Celtic manager
Ange Postecoglou is Celtic’s front-runner to replace Brendan Rodgers as he makes shock return to club – The Scottish Sun
EFL
Patrick Bamford continues to train with Frank Lampard’s Coventry City but is yet to sign a contract with the club – Daily Mail
european soccer
Vinicius Junior’s relationship with Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso has escalated into an “unsustainable conflict”, with the winger feeling disrespected and open to a transfer – AS
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Kabe Solgecol gives an update on the troubled relationship between Vinicius Junior and Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid
Dani Carvajal will undergo keyhole surgery due to knee injury and will be sidelined for the rest of 2025 – The Athletic reporter
formula 1
Red Bull plans to delay driver lineup for 2026 season to focus on Max Verstappen’s championship fight – The Express
