Man Utd step up efforts to tie Marcus Rashford to new contract – Paper Talk | Transfer Center News

All the headline stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s papers…

THE TEMPERATURE

Manchester United will step up their efforts to tie Marcus Rashford to a new long-term contract.

The takeover of London Irish by American investors could be concluded “in a few days”.

Olympic silver medalist Laura Muir and her British teammate Jemma Reekie have returned from training camp in South Africa after falling out with their longtime coach Andy Young.

THE TELEGRAPH OF THE DAY

Premier League referees are judged by a panel of five former players and managers, including Rob Green and Karen Carney – and have been told their accuracy on big decisions this season has improved.

Newcastle Falcons have denied suggestions they are considering voluntary relegation from the Premiership while London Irish have also denounced a report that staff may go unpaid this month.

THE SUN

Julian Nagelsmann’s girlfriend will quit her job at Bild following his shock dismissal as Bayern Munich manager, the publication has confirmed.

Niko Kovac has turned down the chance to become Tottenham’s new manager according to reports.

DAILY MIRROR

Luis Enrique has admitted he doesn’t see himself heading to the Premier League in what could be a blow for Tottenham.

Dejan Kulusevski has insisted he and the rest of the Tottenham squad ‘support’ the club’s decision to part ways with Antonio Conte, but admitted he will miss working with the former Inter manager Milano.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United legend Gary Pallister says Jude Bellingham already holds the key to next season’s Premier League title.

Tottenham defender Pedro Porro has hit back at Tim Sherwood for the second time in seven days after his initial criticism.

DAILY MAIL

One of Tottenham’s biggest fan groups has called on the club to issue a “clear statement of strategy” following news that chief executive Fabio Paratici’s football ban will be extended worldwide.

Sporting director Ruben Amorim has ruled himself out of the running for Tottenham manager due to a problem with Daniel Levy, according to reports.

Real Madrid are said to be big admirers of Chelsea’s Reece James, according to reports in Spain.

Ruud Gullit has claimed Wout Weghorst is ‘not good enough’ to play for Manchester United or the Netherlands.

Bolton have become the second club to seek compensation from Barcelona for the transfer of Marcos Alonso last summer, according to reports in Spain.

Bayern Munich defender Matthijs de Ligt has revealed he was caught off guard by the shock sacking of Julian Nagelsmann and the appointment of his successor Thomas Tuchel.

DAILY RECORDING

Aston Villa agree a deal for rising Celtic star Aidan Borland.