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John Terry set to become manager of Al-Shabab FC in Saudi Arabia; Bayern Munich eyeing Fulham's Joao Palhinha; England's Alex Mitchell to start against Argentina
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...
THE SUN
John Terry is on the verge of joining Saudi side Al-Shabab FC to make his managerial breakthrough.
EVENING STANDARD
In January, a fresh move for Fulham's Joao Palhinha is set to be launched by Bayern Munich.DAILY MAIL
An extraordinary takeover bid for Yorkshire has been launched by Rajasthan Royals, making it the first county club to be owned by an overseas franchise.Eden Hazard, the former star of Real Madrid and Chelsea, has indicated in a new documentary series on the Belgian national team that retirement is drawing near.
During the summer transfer window, Bayern Munich executives are said to be displeased with Thomas Tuchel's unpredictable behavior.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
England head coach Steve Borthwick is set to spring a noteworthy selection twist by giving scrum-half Alex Mitchell the starting nod for the pivotal pool match against Argentina.DAILY TELEGRAPH
Eric Dier has engaged in discussions with Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy following his exclusion from regular involvement under new head coach Ange Postecoglou.Rory McIlroy has assured Europe captain Luke Donald that he will act responsibly during his upcoming stag do on the vibrant Greek island of Mykonos, just a week prior to the Ryder Cup.
In a bid to capitalize on the remaining years of his career, Mark Wood, one of England's quickest bowlers, may reject a central contract so he can explore lucrative Twenty20 franchise prospects.
THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea executives recently met with representatives from Riyadh Air, the Saudi state airline, to discuss a potential front-of-shirt sponsorship deal. The club is actively engaging with various companies in order to enhance their commercial revenue.UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) have jointly announced a revised revenue distribution model aimed at augmenting solidarity payments to teams that are not participating in UEFA's club competitions.
THE GUARDIAN
European clubs are demanding assurances that they will receive the complete and hefty transfer fees that have been agreed upon with Saudi Arabian clubs. This comes after a summer of extravagant spending which has completely transformed the transfer market.Hugo Lloris, who has had an illustrious 11-year career at Tottenham, now faces the prospect of being sidelined from playing until January, marking a sudden and unpleasant end to his time at the club.
DAILY MIRROR
Having retired from professional football, former Manchester City playmaker David Silva has transitioned into a new career path - one that showcases his magic and style in winemaking. Due to a serious knee injury that forced an early end to his playing days, the 37-year-old Silva is now channeling all his energy and concentration into running his successful winery in his hometown of Gran Canaria.Despite receiving private assurances from Mauricio Pochettino about retaining his position as Chelsea's number one goalkeeper, Kepa Arrizabalaga opted for a move to Real Madrid.
THE TIMES
Negotiations between the head of the foundation responsible for overseeing the distribution of over £2 billion resulting from the sale of Chelsea and the government are expected to take place next week. The aim of these talks is to address the existing obstacle that prevents the allocated funds from being utilized to assist individuals affected by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.DAILY EXPRESS
According to reports, Jadon Sancho might have an opportunity to depart from Manchester United, as it is rumored that a team from Saudi Arabia has recently presented an "official offer" for the talented winger.DAILY RECORD
Neil Lennon is not rumored to have reached the final stage for the Hibs job as the Easter Road club is favoring other options, with Nick Montgomery still being the top choice.Celtic, one of only three British teams, have successfully achieved a net profit on transfers since 2014. Notably, out of their £33m total earned over the last 10 seasons, a significant £15m was acquired during the cash-laden year of 2023 for the champions of the Scottish Premiership.
