The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n
DAILY MIRROR<\/strong><\/p>\n Erik ten Hag is keeping tabs on Ajax striker Brian Brobbey as Manchester United begin to plan their summer transfer window.<\/p>\n Turkish football is facing new shame after it emerged a club refused to deal with an agent because he is Black.<\/p>\n Former Sunderland and Bristol City manager Lee Johnson has offered to mentor aspiring coaches following his recent sacking by League One club Fleetwood Town.<\/p>\n DAILY TELEGRAPH<\/strong><\/p>\n Arsenal are admirers of Bologna’s Joshua Zirkzee and are keeping a close eye on the striker as they consider potential targets who could strengthen Mikel Arteta’s attack.<\/p>\n THE SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n Kepa fears he will be sent back to Chelsea this summer after falling out of favour at Real Madrid.<\/p>\n Arsenal are willing to trigger the \u00a350m release clause of Martin Zubimendi, reports suggest.<\/p>\n Chelsea have drawn up a five-man striker shortlist with Victor Osimhen their number one target, according to reports.<\/p>\n Nemanja Matic has been spotted at a train station in Rennes after going on strike at the club.<\/p>\n EVENING STANDARD<\/strong><\/p>\n Chelsea are long-term admirers of Brighton teenager Evan Ferguson.<\/p>\n DAILY MAIL<\/strong><\/p>\n Saudi Arabia is set to launch a fresh raid on world football and will scour the planet for some of its best young talent – with cash-rich Pro League clubs to increase the number of overseas players permitted in the competition from eight to 10 in the summer.<\/p>\n Nottingham Forest will take transfer advice in this window from the man they sacked as head of recruitment more than a year ago – George Syrianos.<\/p>\n DAILY EXPRESS<\/strong><\/p>\n Mikel Arteta will reportedly knock back approaches for Eddie Nketiah this January despite Crystal Palace’s willingness to pay around \u00a330m for the Arsenal striker.<\/p>\n Leeds and Rangers are set to go head-to-head in the transfer market this month with both clubs tracking one of Scotland’s rising stars, Josh Doig.<\/p>\n THE ATHLETIC <\/strong><\/p>\n Premier League clubs may not learn any confirmed profitability and sustainability regulations (PSR) punishments until after the season is over.<\/p>\n Leeds United are interested in a January loan deal for West Ham defender Ben Johnson.<\/p>\n Fenerbahce have signed former Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci.<\/p>\n Joel Veltman is on course to return to the Brighton defence in February.<\/p>\n Leeds United manager Daniel Farke says Charlie Cresswell will not be part of his first-team plans as the defender is not “mentally ready” to play.<\/p>\n Aston Villa defender Lucy Parker is expected to miss “the majority” of the season after sustaining an ankle injury that requires surgery.<\/p>\n THE GUARDIAN <\/strong><\/p>\n Frank Onyeka is wanted by Everton, Fulham and a number of clubs overseas, with the Nigeria midfielder expected to be allowed to leave Brentford this month on loan.<\/p>\n Male footballers are becoming increasingly concerned for their physical safety while at work, with a majority believing that fan culture in the men’s game has “become increasingly more violent and abusive”, research has found.<\/p>\n THE TIMES<\/strong><\/p>\n West Ham United are tracking the prolific Feyenoord striker Santiago Gim\u00e9nez – although the Dutch club are hoping to fend off interest until the summer.<\/p>\n Exeter Rugby Group plc, the company that runs Exeter Chiefs, has registered a pre-tax loss of \u00a34.58m for the year ending June 2023, up from \u00a32.88m for the previous 12 months.<\/p>\n DAILY RECORD<\/strong><\/p>\n Ryan Kent reportedly wants a return to Scotland or a switch to the English Premier League if his Fenerbahce stint ends.<\/p>\n SCOTTISH SUN<\/strong><\/p>\n Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke says “it’s unfair” Michael Beale has landed another top job at Sunderland.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"](\"https:\/\/i2.wp.com\/e0.365dm.com\/23\/09\/768x432\/skysports-evan-ferguson-republic-of-ireland_6275312.jpg\")
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