Manchester United are considering legal action if 15-year-old JJ Gabriel leaves the club, with Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid reportedly monitoring the youngster, according to The Sun.
The club have also received an injury boost after summer signing Carlos Baleba played in a behind-closed-doors friendly on Friday, the Daily Mail reports.
Arsenal have set out plans to redevelop Emirates Stadium without relocating the team, unlike rivals Tottenham, who moved away from their former ground, says The Sun.
Manchester City
England manager Thomas Tuchel says he would continue selecting Manchester City players even if the club were relegated to the Championship, according to the Mirror.
The Daily Mail reports that Tuchel has also said England’s Manchester City players are concerned about their immediate futures following this week’s guilty verdict over breaches of financial rules.
Non-league football
Kristian Shevchenko, the son of Andriy Shevchenko, has joined non-league side Sholing after short spells with Chelsea and Tottenham, reports The Sun.
Gateshead are facing a crisis after players and staff were left unpaid following the resignation of director Mark Nellist, the same newspaper says.
Scottish football
Celtic forward Jota has returned to action after 18 months out with injury, reports the Scottish Sun.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes has called on his team to build on their Old Firm victories when the Premiership resumes, according to the Scottish Sun.
Hearts are reportedly considering a move for Precious Ugwu, a former Ajax youth player, to strengthen their defence, the newspaper adds.
Women’s football
Arsenal manager Renee Slegers says she has received the full backing of the club’s board during the team’s recent difficult run.
She also praised her senior players for displaying “monumental leadership” this week and promised to find solutions to their poor form before Sunday’s pivotal away match against Manchester City, the Guardian reports.
Boxing
Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua will take a significant psychological advantage into his bout with Tyson Fury, according to The Sun.
Athletics
Mondo Duplantis, the world and Olympic pole vault champion, has decided to miss the entire 2027 indoor season.
That includes the European Indoor Championships in Valencia, with the 2027 campaign being set aside for recovery and preparation for the outdoor season, reports the Independent.
