Sir Jim Ratcliffe targets ex-Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards for Manchester United role - Paper Talk
Plus: Manchester United will not let Raphael Varane leave in January on loan; Brentford are determined to keep hold of returning striker Ivan Toney in January in a blow to Arsenal and Chelsea; Premier League referees are being helped by pilots from British Airways
Friday 24 November 2023 07:17, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...
THE INDEPENDENT
Former Liverpool sporting director Michael Edwards is much admired by Sir Jim Ratcliffe as he ponders appointing a new face to that role at Manchester United once his investment in the club is ratified.
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DAILY EXPRESS
Manchester United will not let Raphael Varane leave in January on loan but could countenance a permanent departure for a fee between £18m and £26m.
DAILY MAIL
Declan Rice has been elevated into England's senior leadership group, joining Harry Kane, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker ahead of Euro 2024 after becoming a key member of Gareth Southgate's squad.
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe faces a crucial decision over the futures of Casemiro and Raphael Varane once he takes control of football operations at Manchester United.
Chelsea have joined a three-way transfer scrap for Brentford striker Ivan Toney, according to reports.
Burnley manager Vincent Kompany has called on the football authorities to hit aggressive bosses with tougher punishments to deter copycat behaviour on the touchlines.
Lazio boss Maurizio Sarri joked «only if I can smoke» when he was asked about the possibility of taking on a role in Saudi Arabia.
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