The top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday’s papers…
DAILY MAIL
Manchester United young star Kobbie Mainoo is set to earn his first England U21 call-up next week as the FA tries to fend off interest in him from Ghana.
Sevilla will not turn Hannibal Mejbri’s loan from Manchester United into a permanent deal due to concerns over his attitude since arriving in Spain.
The latest run of Opta’s world rankings sees Manchester United outside the top 20 in 22nd place, below the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Real Sociedad. Manchester City top the list ahead of Real Madrid and Inter, followed by Liverpool and Arsenal.
Sao Paulo midfielder Pablo Mata, who has been linked with the likes of Arsenal, West Ham and Fulham, says the Premier League is “a league we dream about”.
Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson is confident Mo Salah will leave the club this summer and move to the Saudi Pro League.
Chelsea fans returning from Sunday’s Premier League clash with Manchester City have been warned by police that Avanti West Coast plans to cancel the last train back to London, scheduled for 8.15pm, and should make alternative transport arrangements.
Napoli’s formidable Serie A title defense could see their squad dismantled in the summer, likely under new management, with Victor Osimhen the prized signing for many of Europe’s top clubs.
EVENING STANDARD
Chelsea are interested in Brentford’s Ivan Toney and Brighton’s Evan Ferguson, but will continue to pursue further options ahead of the summer.
TALKSPORT
Wilfried Zaha is being courted by a number of Premier League clubs as rumors swirl in Turkey that he wants to return to England after just one season with Galatasaray.
THE TIMES
Jurgen Klopp has confirmed Xabi Alonso’s credentials to become Liverpool’s next manager, describing the Bayer Leverkusen boss as the “special” coach of the new generation.
Everton’s potential owners 777 Partners have been asked to provide further information on how they plan to fund the Premier League club, leading to increased levels of frustration at the US-based company.
Simona Halep is suing a Canadian nutrition company for around £8 million in damages, claiming contamination of one of its supplements was responsible for a failed doping test that led to a four-year ban.
THE SUN
Chelsea are planning a huge summer bid for Ivan Toney.
Pep Guardiola has hit back at Gary Neville’s claim that Manchester City are boring, insisting his side’s achievements will never be forgotten by the footballing world.
Oliver Glasner is ready to answer Crystal Palace’s call to become their next manager, with Roy Hodgson expected to leave after his latest health scare. However, Paddy McCarthy is expected to be in charge on Monday against Everton.
Former Crystal Palace academy player Michael Boateng appeared in court over the seizure of £1m of crystal meth earlier in the week – remanded in custody until March 15.
Teenagers Ethan Williams and Louis Jackson, along with 20-year-old midfielder Toby Collier, were given the chance to train with Manchester United’s first team by Erik ten Hag this week.
DAILY MIRROR
Mikel Arteta has admitted he will not stand in the way of Carlos Cuesta if the Arsenal assistant manager pushes to join Norwich City.
Shane Lowry has revealed messages in a Ryder Cup group chat that warned LIV Golf defectors Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton not to have anything negative to say about other tours, as others did in the early days of the breakaway from Saudi Arabia.
DAILY STAR
Eden Hazard has revealed that Chelsea were not at the top of his list of Premier League sides he wanted to join in 2012 and thoughts of a switch only began when the club won their first Champions League crown.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Mauricio Pochettino has warned Chelsea’s owners they could face more fan ire if they try to add a club from Argentina to their multi-club stable.
Fulham winger Willian has revealed he wants to become an agent after his career ends, to try and help young players avoid the mistakes many make.
Nottingham Forest are set to learn next week the date they will face their crucial hearing into the Premier League’s charge of breaching financial regulations.
The ECB rejected a proposal by Lalit Modi, founder of the Indian Premier League, to buy the Hundred and finance it through private investment. Modi is said to value the tournament at around £800m.
DAILY RECORD
Barry Ferguson believes Rangers striker Kemar Roofe is in the living room of his last chance at Ibrox due to his injury woes since moving to the club.