Arsenal’s hopes of signing Como midfielder Nico Paz have reportedly been damaged before negotiations with the creative player have even begun, according to the Daily Star.
Mikel Arteta’s side are said to be interested in the Argentina international, but the newspaper reports that a complication has emerged ahead of any possible talks.
Premier League
Manchester City have lost teenage prospect Charlie Holt to Cardiff, the Sun reports. The move comes only days after the Premier League club were found guilty of breaching financial rules.
Arsenal have also shelved ambitious plans to increase the capacity of Emirates Stadium, according to the Sun.
Former Premier League player James McClean has issued a statement criticising the way he has been treated by Derry City. The former Republic of Ireland international remains involved in an ongoing contract dispute with his hometown club, reports the Sun.
Former Arsenal winger Willian says he was given assurances by Mikel Arteta and the club’s hierarchy before moving to the Gunners from Chelsea. The Brazilian’s claims are reported by the Daily Star.
England
Gary Lineker has warned Declan Rice that his place in the England team could come under pressure because of the emergence of Alex Scott, according to the Daily Mirror.
Scottish football
Dundee manager Tony Docherty and former Scotland international Steven Naismith were both sent off during a frantic two-minute period in Scotland Under-21s’ match against Bulgaria.
The Scottish Sun reports that the referee produced four red cards during the chaotic spell.
Elsewhere
Cristiano Ronaldo has criticised Portugal manager Jorge Jesus and apologised to his international team-mates in a 2,000-word statement, according to the Daily Mail.
The extraordinary statement followed Ronaldo’s latest involvement with the Portugal set-up and included a direct attack on Jesus, as well as an apology to the rest of the squad.
