Sir Jim Ratcliffe edging closer to 25 per cent investment in Manchester United - Paper Talk
Plus: Man Utd have decided to sell Mason Greenwood amid interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid; Arsenal are keeping track of Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio; Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of Fulham's Tosin Adarabioyo
Thursday 21 December 2023 22:41, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
THE TIMES
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy 25 per cent of Manchester United was in final negotiations on Thursday night after work was undertaken all week to try to complete the paperwork in order to start the process of approvals.
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THE SUN
Interest from Real Madrid and Barcelona in Mason Greenwood has convinced Manchester United the time is right to sell the striker, currently on loan in Spain with Getafe.
Tottenham have received a boost in their pursuit of centre-back Tosin Adarabioyo as he is reported to have told Fulham he wants to leave on a free transfer in the summer.
Arsenal are keeping tabs on Sporting defender Goncalo Inacio because of their injury problems at the back, but they remain unlikely to make any significant moves in January.
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Former Chelsea and West Ham starlet Pierre Ekwah, now plying his trade in the Championship with Sunderland, is attracting interest from Premier League clubs including Fulham and Crystal Palace.
DAILY MAIL
Barcelona and Real Madrid will be due a loyalty bonus of £870m should plans for a European Super League finally get the go-ahead.
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Wasps, London Irish and Worcester have been granted the chance to apply
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