Top articles in Tuesday’s newspapers and transfer rumors…
premier league
Tottenham Hotspur are stepping up their search for a new sporting director, with a number of potential candidates thought to have been ticked including Paul Winstanley and Dougie Freedman – The Telegraph
Spurs players face wage cuts if the club is relegated from the Premier League due to a clause in their contracts – The Athletic reporter
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Tim Sherwood says Spurs can’t blame injuries for their poor form and must make changes to stay in the Premier League
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Neil Warnock was in his usual upbeat mood during his first interview as Torquay United’s new manager, insisting he could still get a job at Tottenham or Nottingham Forest.
Arsenal set-piece manager Nicolas Jobar receives a bonus every time his team scores from a dead-ball situation – The Times
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta will experience a culture shock at Mansfield Town this weekend, with pitch described as ‘tricky’ – The Mirror
Chelsea are cracking down on players who pick up unnecessary yellow and red cards as they aim to stop disciplinary records ruining seasons – The Telegraph
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Liam Rosenior answers questions about Chelsea’s disciplinary record following Pedro Neto’s red card at Arsenal
Mykhailo Mudryk returns to training at semi-professional club Uxbridge FC’s facilities amid silence over Chelsea’s doping ban – Daily Mail
Benjamin Sesco installed double-glazed windows in his Cheshire home to drown out the noise of planes at home to board the Manchester United plane – The Sun
Former Premier League referee Mark Halsey has called for PGMOL to take a “calm” approach to corner incidents, likening the current game to rugby – The Sun
Football Association keen to consider challenge system for subjective VAR decisions – The Telegraph
european soccer
Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappé is in Paris for further tests and treatment on his left knee injury, but there are currently no plans to undergo surgery – Reporter for The Athletic
Weston McKennie agrees new contract with Juventus until 2030 – The Athletic reporter
world cup
Iraq and the United Arab Emirates are seen as the most likely to benefit if Iran withdraws from the World Cup – The Guardian
scottish football
Scotland to face Venezuela instead of Peru in final World Cup warm-up game – The Scottish Sun
rugby union
Steve Borthwick has completely dismantled his backline for England’s Six Nations clash with Italy, with playmakers Elliot Daly and Finn Smith set to be given starting roles – The Telegraph
Steve Borthwick is ready to overhaul England’s underperforming squad ahead of Saturday’s Six Nations clash with Italy, with Finn Smith expected to be given the number 10 jersey – The Guardian
Steve Borthwick is set to undertake an unprecedented overhaul of England’s last line for Saturday’s game against Italy, with changes to every position planned – The Times
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James Cole looks at some of the biggest talking points from England’s Six Nations clash with Italy.
Gloucester look to address current slump by retaining former Northampton rugby manager Chris Boyd as technical director and Bath’s Rob Burgess as general manager – The Telegraph
Drug testing of South African rugby players has plummeted more than sixfold in the past decade – The Telegraph
formula 1
F1 has arranged chartered flights for key team staff to arrive in time for this weekend’s 2026 Australian Grand Prix, as continuing conflict in the Middle East has caused significant disruption to travel within the region – Reporter for The Athletic
ICYMI: Top news and transfer rumors in Monday’s newspapers…
