Manchester United Discard Chelsea's £7m Loan Demands for Marc Cucurella - Latest Gossip

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...

DAILY MAIL

Chelsea's request for a £7m loan fee from Manchester United for Marc Cucurella prompted the Old Trafford side to shift their focus to Tottenham's left-back Sergio Reguilon. Fulham's recent interest in Tottenham midfielder Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg may offer him the opportunity to remain in London and expand their midfield choices.

Kylian Mbappe is prepared to sign a fresh deal with PSG that will extend until summer 2026. However, the contract will incorporate a release clause that can be activated during the summer transfer window of 2024.

Despite a mistake in alphabetizing the list of teams, the EFL will not make any modifications to the Carabao Cup second-round draw. This error resulted in Norwich City receiving ball number 19, and Newcastle United, who eventually drew Manchester City, being assigned ball number 20.

Tottenham's defender, Japhet Tanganga, is nearing the final stages of negotiating the terms for a loan transfer to Bundesliga team, FC Augsburg.

Upon completing his move from Manchester City to Chelsea, Cole Palmer will finalize a seven-year contract agreement.

Fulham has made a last-minute bid to thwart Nottingham Forest's acquisition of Chelsea's Callum Hudson-Odoi.

Luke Shaw's return to Manchester United's first-team lineup may be delayed until mid-November.

Yorkshire are considering selling their home ground Headingley to raise funds as they continue to struggle to secure much-needed investment. The stadium is valued at £23m.

THE SUN

Reports from France suggest that Manchester United's attempt to sign Monaco midfielder Youssouf Fofana has been unsuccessful.

Tiemoue Bakayoko, who had an unsuccessful spell at Chelsea, has decided to make a return to French football by joining Lorient.

Mario Balotelli has been banished from Swiss club FC Sion's squad and the club is now actively trying to sell the Italian to a Saudi Arabian team.

DAILY MIRROR

According to reports in Italy, Fulham has submitted a £26m bid to secure Fiorentina midfielder Sofyan Amrabat, in an attempt to thwart Manchester United's pursuit.

Tata Martino, the manager of Inter Miami, stated that MLS is contemplating schedule modifications for the next season due to Lionel Messi's expected absence for a series of upcoming matches while representing Argentina internationally.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Nottingham Forest are hopeful they will be able to break their transfer record on deadline day to bring in PSV Eindhoven midfielder Ibrahim Sangare for £30m.

The number of English clubs participating in the Champions Cup of rugby union may be reduced to five in the following year in order to revolutionize and streamline the European tournament into a more exclusive competition.

Spain's football federation is preparing to sack controversial women's national team head coach Jorge Vilda.

THE TIMES

Saudi Arabia officials and ministers have embarked on a campaign to get support from Europe for their bid to host the 2034 World Cup.

DAILY RECORD

Steven Naismith is expected to be officially announced as the head coach of Hearts following the club's elimination from European competition on Thursday night, which means there are no longer any limitations preventing him from taking charge.

Ahead of Friday's deadline, Harry Souttar is actively seeking an exit from Leicester City and remains strongly linked to a potential move to Rangers.

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