The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
TOTTENHAM HOTSPUR
Mauricio Pochettino is expected to attend Tuesday night’s Champions League last 16 first-leg tie between Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur – the first time he’s watched Spurs since leaving the club – The Athletic
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Clinton Morrison believes Tottenham players need to ‘take a hard look at themselves’, recognise that relegation is a genuine threat and realise the sense of responsibility that comes with representing a club of Spurs’ stature.
Real Madrid have Mauricio Pochettino on the shortlist of candidates to replace Álvaro Arbeloa ahead of next season – ESPN
Tottenham Hotspur are planning to overhaul the club’s underachieving squad with rebel captain Cristian Romero one of the potential high-profile departures – The Telegraph
Juventus are interested in signing Tottenham and England full-back Djed Spence, 25, in the summer – Gazzetta dello Sport
OTHER FOOTBALL
Kylian Mbappe was not in team training for Real Madrid ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City on Wednesday – Evening Standard
Roman Abramovich’s lawyers have warned the Government that the £2.35bn Chelsea proceeds are “wholly” his and he is ready to fight confiscation efforts – The Telegraph
Manchester United will will not rush into appointing a permanent manager despite interim boss Michael Carrick advancing his case – The Athletic
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Speaking on the The Good, The Bad & The Football podcast, Paul Scholes addressed the comment he made about Michael Carrick and Manchester United’s recent performances on social media.
Manchester City are unlikely to trigger a clause which would see talented 16-year-old American midfielder Cavan Sullivan join them from MLS outfit Philadelphia Union next season – The I Paper
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Jens Berthel Askou insists he has no plans to leave Motherwell any time soon – Scottish Sun
Auston Trusty has been accused of blatantly ‘cheating’ in an attempt to get Rangers striker Youssef Chermiti sent off during Celtic’s Scottish Cup quarter-final victory at Ibrox – Daily Record
Lee Ashcroft admits Partick Thistle will struggle to keep Ben Stanway after his star showing against St Mirren – Scottish Sun
