FA to consider foreign candidates to take over if Gareth Southgate quits England role – Paper Talk | Transfer Center News
All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Tuesday’s papers…
DAILY MIRROR
Amazon’s name has resurfaced as a potential candidate to buy Manchester United, although reports in the United States say the club’s £7billion valuation is unrealistic.
The Football Association will consider Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers as a possible next England head coach if Gareth Southgate decides to step down from his role.
Liverpool have agreed a pre-contract deal with Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernandez, who caught the eye of Argentina at the World Cup, according to reports in Spain and Portugal.
THE SUN
Brazil are set to make a move for Carlo Ancelotti as they seek a ‘managerial icon’ to succeed Tite, and there are reports that initial talks with the Real Madrid boss took place in October .
Arsenal could still make a move for Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhalo Mudryk in January despite potentially needing a striker to cover for Gabriel Jesus’ absence, but they are also considering a loan recall for Folarin Balogun.
Bukayo Saka and Aaron Ramsdale are set to return to Arsenal training this week after only brief breaks following England’s World Cup exit.
Didier Drogba is certain that a “true leader” like Harry Kane will come back stronger from his disappointment on penalty in the World Cup.
Brazil legend Ronaldo expects Neymar to remain an international player until the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY
The Football Association will consider foreign candidates to take over if Gareth Southgate ends his tenure as England head coach, with Mauricio Pochettino and Thomas Tuchel open to the prospect of taking on the role.
Exeter chiefs have been dealt another blow with one of their targets to succeed hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie – Newcastle’s George McGuigan – agreeing to join rivals Gloucester instead.
DAILY MAIL
Arsenal are said to be leading a five-team race to sign Atletico Madrid striker Joao Felix.
Leaked records showed that LIV Golf was told he would need to meet a specific set of goals to be successful, and none of the goals were met. The report suggested success would hinge on securing Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy.
THE ATHLETIC
Super agent Jorge Mendes is pushing Atletico Madrid’s Portuguese international star Joao Felix to join Unai Emery at Aston Villa.
Chelsea are set to step up their pursuit of Borussia Dortmund youngster Youssoufa Moukoko following a potentially serious injury to Armando Broja on Sunday.
THE TEMPERATURE
Lewis Ludlam says England players are to blame for Eddie Jones being sacked as national team coach.
DAILY EXPRESS
Chelsea have been given a massive boost in their pursuit of AC Milan midfielder Rafael Leao amid reports he is unwilling to extend his contract with the Serie A club.
Manchester United could end their interest in Borussia Dortmund midfielder Gio Reyna after admitting on Instagram that his training efforts suffered after learning he would play a limited role for the United States in the World Cup.
Fabinho’s wife Rebecca Tavares has laughed off speculation linking her husband with a Liverpool departure.
EVENING STANDARD
Sven Goran Eriksson says Mauricio Pochettino would be a good candidate to succeed Gareth Southgate as England manager but isn’t sure he would even be considered.
DAILY RECORDING
Brighton striker Dennis Undav could leave the club on loan in January which could spark interest from Rangers, whose new boss Michael Beale wanted to sign him for QPR last summer.
Cho Gue-sung is assessing interest from a number of clubs across Europe, including Celtic, and has admitted playing time guarantees could make the difference in his choice of destination.
THE SUN OF SCOTLAND
Aberdeen chairman Dave Cormack is not giving up on his dreams of a new stadium and is urging the local council to focus on the benefits that could run into the billions.