The prime tales and switch rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Matthijs de Ligt’s future at Bayern Munich is again unsure – placing Manchester United again on crimson alert.
Kieran Trippier says Newcastle haven’t given up hope of one other top-four end and a Champions League encore.
Kalvin Phillips has criticised Pep Guardiola’s dealing with of him after the Manchester City boss known as him obese.
Bayer Leverkusen chief Simon Rolfes says he’s “positive” Xabi Alonso will nonetheless be their supervisor subsequent season, regardless of the 42-year-old being closely linked with a return to Liverpool.
Rasmus Hojlund has grow to be the second-youngest participant in Premier League historical past to attain in 5 consecutive video games.
Kevin De Bruyne’s spectacular return to kind after such an extended lay-off has shocked even his Manchester City team-mates.
LaLiga president Javier Tebas has opened up on simply how shut Lionel Messi got here to re-signing for Barcelona final summer time earlier than he signed with Inter Miami.
DAILY MAIL
Brazilian aspect Santos are plotting a transfer to deliver Neymar Jr again to the membership after he recovers from his knee harm and finishes his ‘expertise in Saudi Arabia’.
Manchester United will seek the advice of followers earlier than deciding whether or not to refurbish Old Trafford or demolish the membership’s iconic home.
Jose Mourinho is reportedly studying German forward of probably taking the Bayern Munich job.
A non-public assembly of Premier League and Championship golf equipment which took place final week was arrange by Burnley chairman Alan Pace.
Newcastle United are weighing up a summer time deal for Bournemouth defender Lloyd Kelly.
Paul Jewell is amongst a big group of ex-pros who’ve written to sports activities minister Stuart Andrew to induce authorities intervention within the ongoing dementia scandal.
Real Madrid’s Rodrygo has admitted he would ‘love’ Kylian Mbappe to return to the membership in the summertime and labelled the ahead as ‘top-of-the-line on this planet.’
DAILY EXPRESS
Man City defender John Stones has excessive hopes for one more magical season regardless of Pep Guardiola’s scepticism.
Liverpool and Chelsea seem to have been handed a lift of their pursuits of Newcastle playmaker Bruno Guimaraes.
DAILY STAR
West Ham followers streamed out of the London Stadium of their hundreds earlier than half-time after their aspect was put to the sword by rampant Arsenal.
THE SUN
Declan Rice refused to have fun after scoring for Arsenal towards West Ham.
Anthony Martial is ready to be provided the possibility to return home to France when his Manchester United contract expires this summer time, with former membership Monaco and Marseille amongst these displaying curiosity.
Barcelona are set to make a collection of high-profile gamers available for switch this summer time, based on experiences.
Arsenal and Chelsea have despatched scouts to observe Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams amid a formidable season.
THE ATHLETIC
Jude Bellingham is predicted to be sidelined till early March after struggling a sprained ankle throughout Real Madrid’s LaLiga victory over Girona.
Manchester United insist they’ll work with Norman Whiteside to seek out him a brand new seat at Old Trafford after the previous participant’s spouse branded the choice to maneuver him an “absolute shame”.
Brighton winger Simon Adingra has been named finest young participant on the Africa Cup of Nations after his outstanding half in Ivory Coast successful the event.
THE TIMES
George Turner, the Scotland hooker, made historical past in Saturday’s Six Nations sport towards France by turning into the primary elite male participant to be despatched for a head harm evaluation after his “sensible” mouthguard flagged a probably regarding stage of head impression in a deal with.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Italy head coach Gonzalo Quesada mentioned Ireland performed just like the All Blacks of their 36-0 win over his aspect.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Brendan Rodgers is satisfied individuals are determined for him and his Celtic gamers to fail however has instructed them they will not succeed.
Tony Docherty slammed Liam Gordon for the problem that put Michael Mellon in hospital.
DAILY RECORD
Sebastien Haller accomplished a fairytale comeback because the most cancers survivor fired the Ivory Coast to African Cup of Nations glory on home soil.
Mohamed Diomande insists he is not going to buckle underneath the load of his hefty £4.5m price ticket as he appears to repay Rangers for handing him his massive break.