Liverpool all in favour of Nico Schlotterbeck as Virgil Van Dijk substitute – Paper Speak

The highest tales and switch rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool are reportedly ‘very ‘ in signing Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck as a possible successor to Virgil van Dijok.

Sporting Lisbon’s in-demand striker Viktor Gyokeres is reportedly all in favour of becoming a member of three Premier League golf equipment this summer time.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was noticed deep in dialog with two PSG chiefs after the Reds have been knocked out of the Champions League by the French outfit.

Jean-Philippe Mateta has returned to first-team coaching for the primary time since being on the top of a horror deal with that left him hospitalised and requiring 26 stitches.

There may be nonetheless a chance that Jadon Sancho might find yourself again at Previous Trafford this summer time if Chelsea resolve to not undergo with their obligation to purchase deal – though it might price what insiders say is ‘a major penalty’ to tug out underneath the phrases of their mortgage settlement with Manchester United.

Chelsea are believed to be quite a few wingers this summer time, together with thrilling Actual Betis expertise Jesus Rodriguez.

Manchester United are more likely to take an enormous hit this summer time as they appear to refresh a squad full of pricey stars on large salaries.

Manchester United might financial institution as little as £20m from promoting Marcus Rashford this summer time.

THE SUN

Alexis Mac Allister was pelted with missiles from the away finish whereas taking a nook of their Champions League penalty defeat towards Paris Saint-Germain.

Feuding boxers Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn have clashed once more forward of their Better of British showdown.

THE TIMES

The UK’s hopes of internet hosting the 2035 Girls’s World Cup have obtained a major enhance after it emerged that it’s set to be the one European bid.

THE ATHLETIC

Metropolis Soccer Group (CFG), the holding firm that oversees the multi-club possession group spearheaded by Manchester Metropolis, recorded a £122.2m pre-tax loss within the 2023-24 season, taking CFG’s mixed losses since its 2013 founding to £972.8m.

Nottingham Forest have confirmed there’s a chance that work might start on their bold stadium redevelopment plans subsequent season.

William Saliba says he needs to remain and win trophies at Arsenal, as leaving earlier than then would see the followers “forget” about him.

Sunderland posted a pre-tax lack of £8.6m of their annual accounts for the 12 months ending July 31 2024, a determine that might have nearly doubled had the membership not bought striker Ross Stewart to Southampton.

DAILY MIRROR

Manchester United are set for a significant squad overhaul subsequent summer time, with eight first-team gamers reportedly set to go away.

THE GUARDIAN

FIFA has been accused of reneging on a dedication to make sure employees’ security on World Cup tasks by refusing inspectors entry to watch circumstances inside Mexico’s Azteca Stadium.

The Philadelphia Eagles have confirmed they’ll go to the White Home to rejoice their victory over the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs on this 12 months’s Tremendous Bowl.

DAILY RECORD

Alex Rae has advised of the heartbreaking dialog he had with Rangers chief Patrick Stewart – through which he was advised he was being sacked by his beloved membership.

Brian Laudrup will return to Ibrox on Thursday night time to publicly help Barry Ferguson’s bid to turn into the subsequent Rangers boss.

Stefan Gartenmann left Aberdeen in the summertime however has nonetheless remained an necessary participant for them within the switch market – taking part in a significant half in Jimmy Thelin touchdown a few his prime January targets.

SCOTTISH SUN

Rangers have secured a mortgage towards future switch charges, it has emerged.

Former Rangers kitman Jim McAlister has landed a plum new position with Steve Clarke’s nationwide workforce.