Man Utd Sets Sights on Benfica Wonderkid Joao Neves, Ignoring Impressive £103m Release Clause - Exciting Transfer News!
Man Utd keen on signing Benfica prodigy Joao Neves, despite hefty £103m release clause England requests to participate in Euro 2028 qualifiers to avoid unimportant friendlies Sporting Lisbon mulls over Eric Dier's return upon Tottenham contract expiry
All the top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
THE SUN
Reports suggest that Benfica's talented player, Joao Neves, has captured the attention of Manchester United. Remarkably, Neves has just penned a fresh contract that extends his association with the club until 2028, featuring a considerable release clause of £103 million.
In accordance with emerging news, Chelsea has reached an agreement to transfer Romelu Lukaku to Roma for a fee of £37 million at the conclusion of the current season.
Stephanie Frappart will take charge of England's friendly with Australia on Friday to become the first woman to referee a men's international at Wembley.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Referee Stuart Attwell was instructed to halt the game during Chelsea's victory against Burnley on Saturday. This came after he restarted the game before completing a VAR review of Raheem Sterling's goal, which brought the score to 3-1.
England has informed Uefa of their desire to compete for a spot in Euro 2028 through the qualification process. They intend to enter the qualifying rounds alongside their four co-hosts. However, this decision increases the possibility of one host nation being excluded from their own tournament.
The UK and Ireland are set to be named as the hosts for Euro 2028 on Tuesday, with economists forecasting a £2.6bn economic boost. This will be the largest sporting event to take place in the British Isles since the 2012 London Olympics.
Wayne Rooney is poised to reenter the English football scene as the potential future manager of Birmingham City. Following the dismissal of John Eustace, the club has reached an agreement with the former Manchester United forward, offering him a contract valued at three times the salary of his predecessor.
Sporting Lisbon has engaged in talks regarding a potential reunion with Eric Dier, considering his return to the club once his contract with Tottenham Hotspur concludes next year.
Simon Halliday has asked Bill Sweeney to retract his statements claiming that the RFU had no prior information about the financial troubles at Jersey Reds before the club's collapse.
The European Club Association's senior figure noted that the Saudi Pro League's rapid growth and substantial investment in European transfers this summer is causing a realization among many individuals that football is overly focused on financial aspects.
Manchester United plans to sell Jadon Sancho in January if the English forward persists in refusing to apologize to Erik ten Hag. Nike faced criticism during the World Cup, but Mary Earps' England goalkeeper shirts have already sold out now that the product is available for purchase.
The FA is considering the possibility of lighting up the Wembley arch with the colors of Israel's flag during England's friendly against Australia on Friday, amid concerns about possible negative consequences. If Napoli decides to part ways with Rudi Garcia, there are reports suggesting that former Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter could be in line for a managerial return.
The FA has decided not to intervene in Kyle Walker's intense altercation with Arsenal's set-piece coach in the tunnel after the Gunners' 1-0 triumph over Manchester City.
According to reports, David Beckham is being considered for an ambassadorial position at Manchester United if Sheikh Jassim Bin Hamad Al Thani successfully finalizes the club's acquisition.
Australia and New Zealand are working diligently to find solutions for naming the 14 stadiums required for their World Cup 2034 bid before the 31 October deadline. This effort could potentially pave the way for increased chances for Saudi Arabia.
DAILY MIRROR
Jose Mourinho has claimed that Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Saudi Arabia earlier this year has inspired him to move to the Middle Eastern nation later in his career.
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Jose Mourinho's interest in the Saudi Pro League for a future move has been reported.
In the upcoming year, Napoli is making arrangements to sell Victor Osimhen and would be willing to consider an offer from Arsenal, but under the condition that Gabriel Jesus is part of the deal.
THE ATHLETIC
It is increasingly likely that Watford technical director Ben Manga and his recruitment team will leave the Championship club following discussions on Monday.
Middlesbrough holds a £1.5m purchase option for Sam Greenwood once his season-long loan from Leeds United concludes.
Adria Diaz, the under-17 assistant coach of Real Madrid, had previously faced termination for a farewell letter addressed to Barcelona. However, due to an internal backlash, Diaz will now remain at the club.
Germany midfielder Leon Goretzka, along with his Bayern Munich head coach Thomas Tuchel, have voiced their disapproval of the choice to have their national team participate in international friendly matches in North America, mere days before resuming their Bundesliga duties.
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Thomas Tuchel's Bayern are two points behind leaders Leverkusen in the Bundesliga
Olivier Giroud has earned a spot as the goalkeeper in the Serie A team of the week for his contribution in AC Milan's 1-0 triumph against Genoa on Saturday.
Due to a knee injury, Barcelona defender Jules Kounde will be sidelined for a minimum of one month.
Serie A referee Juan Luca Sacchi is set to face a suspension by the league following his reported refusal to shake hands with a female assistant before officiating the Sassuolo and Lecce match last weekend.
DAILY RECORD
Danilo has told Rangers fans he hopes to be back on the pitch within three weeks.
Philippe Clement is keen on a move to Rangers amid "ongoing talks" with the Ibrox board - despite having held talks over a potential money-spinning move to Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.
