Top Stories and Transfer Rumours: Son's Injury, Mbappe to Arsenal, and More

WriterAlex Johnson

14 February 2024

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Top Stories and Transfer Rumours: Son's Injury, Mbappe to Arsenal, and More

Here are the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday's newspapers:

DAILY MAIL

  • Heung-Min Son dislocated his finger in an altercation with South Korea teammates before the Asia Cup semi-final.
  • Manchester United and Tottenham are interested in signing Everton's Jarrad Branthwaite.
  • Former Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick is a potential candidate to replace Xavi as Barcelona boss.
  • Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe is reportedly open to joining Arsenal because of Thierry Henry.
  • Old Trafford will not host this summer's Soccer Aid.
  • Brazil legend Romario claims that only Diego Maradona and Pele were better than him.
  • Manchester United fans are eager for Kobbie Mainoo to sign a new deal.
  • Antonio Conte prefers to stay in Italy and would only consider a new offer from the Premier League if he cannot return to Juventus or coach Napoli or AC Milan.
  • Mary Earps may not be leaving Manchester United as expected.
  • Casemiro has switched from Nike to Adidas.
  • Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez will face an American opponent on May 4.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

  • Newcastle fear that sporting director Dan Ashworth may leave for Manchester United.
  • Kieran McKenna and Oliver Glasner are potential replacements for Roy Hodgson at Crystal Palace.
  • Tottenham will pursue Conor Gallagher if he does not agree to a new contract with Chelsea.
  • The Six Nations has abolished the tradition of home teams wearing alternate kits.
  • Bath is the favorite to sign Guy Pepper from Newcastle Falcons.

THE GUARDIAN

  • Crystal Palace is struggling to convince Kieran McKenna to replace Roy Hodgson.

DAILY EXPRESS

  • Arsenal and Liverpool are unlikely to sign Kylian Mbappe due to the expected cost of a deal.
  • Liverpool has a better chance of replacing Jurgen Klopp now that Barcelona cannot afford Brighton's Roberto De Zerbi.

THE SUN

  • Jack Grealish is due in court for a speeding charge.
  • Barcelona is confident that Joao Cancelo will stay, but they may need to negotiate with Manchester City.
  • Nicolas Jackson will face criticism from Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino for his lack of discipline.
  • Wolves will finance Gary O'Neil's transfer moves by selling Pedro Neto.
  • Luke Humphries broke his darts in frustration after losing to Jurjen van der Velde.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Christian Horner was seen at a secret filming event for Red Bull's new car amid an inappropriate behavior probe.
  • Liverpool's chances of signing Xabi Alonso have improved with Barcelona targeting Thomas Tuchel.
  • Brentford boss Thomas Frank downplayed rumors of taking over from Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool.
  • South Africa boss Hugo Broos is still frustrated with Vincent Kompany over Lyle Foster.

THE ATHLETIC

  • Paris City Hall is taking legal action against alleged sexist abuse from Paris Saint-Germain fans.
  • Nigeria captain Ahmed Musa has called for an end to online abuse towards Alex Iwobi.
  • Bay FC has signed Racheal Kundananji from Madrid CFF for a world-record fee.
  • French men's clubs spent the most on transfer fees in the January window.
  • Paris Saint-Germain players are focused on football amid speculation about Kylian Mbappe's future.

EVENING STANDARD

  • Enzo Fernandez denies rumors of wanting to leave Chelsea for Barcelona.
  • Arsenal winger Marquinhos will join Fluminense on loan.

THE TIMES

  • Super Rugby Pacific will trial a change to offside rules to address frustrating kicking battles.

DAILY RECORD

  • Celtic is working on extending Liam Scales' contract.
  • Philippe Clement defends Scottish football, stating that Rangers and Celtic can compete against the best in France.
  • Neil Warnock supports Duk after his failed Aberdeen exit.
  • Highland League clubs are unhappy with the SPFL.

SCOTTISH SUN

  • CEO Andrew McKinlay believes Hearts' new hotel will bring in millions of pounds.
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