The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Joshua Zirkzee will ask to leave Manchester United in the January transfer window and West Ham are leading the race to sign the forward – The Mirror.
Manchester United are open to signing two new midfielders in 2026, with Chelsea’s Andrey Santos among a six-man shortlist that also includes Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba – TalkSport
Marcus Rashford wants to stay at Barcelona beyond his season-long loan at the Spanish club, who have an option to sign the England international on a permanent deal at the end of the campaign – ESPN
Bournemouth could demand up to £75m for Antoine Semenyo with Liverpool and other clubs eyeing the forward – The Daily Mail.
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Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola can’t confirm whether Antoine Semenyo has a release clause inserted into his new contract and is asked whether he is now worth £100m?
Leeds United’s owners and investors will meet on Friday to discuss the club’s progress and future plans – The Mirror.
Sean Dyche has banned hats and snoods at Nottingham Forest in a series of rule changes at the club – The Sun.
John Terry has said his “dream” is to manage Chelsea and that he finds it “difficult to fathom” that he has been knocked back from head coach roles due to inexperience – The Athletic.
Crystal Palace’s centre-back Marc Guehi is one of Bayern Munich’s preferred defensive targets – Sky in Germany
Scottish football
Celtic have suffered a double injury blow with both striker Kelechi Iheanacho and Alistair Johnston going off in the Europa League clash against Sturm Graz – The Scottish Sun.
European football
Rafa Benitez is set to be appointed to his 17th job in football as he prepares to sign a two-year deal at Greek side Panathinaikos – The Daily Mail.
Formula One
McLaren have ‘wiped the slate clean’ with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in an attempt to stop Max Verstappen snatching the world title from their grasp – The Daily Mail.
ICYMI: The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers.
