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The top stories and football transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers…<\/p>\n

PREMIER LEAGUE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bruno Fernandes <\/strong>is one of four Manchester United <\/strong>players to have missed training ahead of this weekend’s trip to Liverpool – <\/strong>The Metro.<\/em><\/p>\n

Liverpool <\/strong>captain Virgil van Dijk <\/strong>admitted it will be hard for the Reds to retain the Premier League title this season despite their summer expenditure – The Mirror.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Moises Caicedo<\/strong>, Enzo Fernandez<\/strong>, Reece James<\/strong> and Tosin Adarabioyo<\/strong> are set to undergo late fitness tests ahead of Chelsea’s<\/strong> game against Nottingham Forest <\/strong>– The Express.<\/em><\/p>\n

Bryan Mbeumo<\/strong> has been trying to convince Brighton<\/strong> midfielder Carlos Baleba<\/strong> to join Manchester United<\/strong>. – The Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n

Graham Potter<\/strong> is in contention for the Sweden<\/strong> job, with the former West Ham boss keen on the role – talkSPORT.<\/em><\/p>\n

Luton Town’s<\/strong> appointment of Jack Wilshere<\/strong> as manager may open the door for a potential affiliation with Arsenal <\/strong>– The Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ruben Amorim<\/strong> is considering starting Manuel Ugarte<\/strong> in Manchester United’s<\/strong> trip to Liverpool<\/strong> – The Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n

EUROPEAN FOOTBALL<\/strong><\/p>\n

Real Madrid<\/strong> are stepping up plans to make a change to their ownership structure, allowing external investors to purchase stakes in the club for the very first time – The Athletic.<\/em><\/p>\n

AC Milan<\/strong> fear Adrien Rabiot<\/strong> could be sidelined for up to a month after picking up a calf injury – Gazzetta dello Sport<\/em><\/p>\n

Paris Saint-Germain<\/strong> are closing in on a new contract for centre-back William Pacho <\/strong>– L’Equipe.<\/em><\/p>\n

Dusan Vlahovic<\/strong> has resurfaced as a leading candidate to succeed Robert Lewandowski<\/strong> at Barcelona – Mundo Deportivo.<\/em><\/p>\n

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele<\/strong> could return to the PSG<\/strong> squad as early as Friday’s game with Strasbourg <\/strong>– L’Equipe.<\/em><\/p>\n

Juventus<\/strong> are the subject of an investigation from UEFA<\/strong> into possible financial breaches – The Athletic.<\/em><\/p>\n

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SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ross Aloisi<\/strong> and Vince Ierardo<\/strong> are expected to join Kevin Muscat<\/strong> at Rangers<\/strong> should a deal for the Shanghai Port<\/strong> manager be agreed – The Daily Record.<\/em><\/p>\n

Former Liverpool<\/strong> youngster Bobby Clark<\/strong> is set to join Celtic<\/strong> in January from RB Leipzig<\/strong>. – The Telegraph.<\/em><\/p>\n

Former Everton<\/strong> and Scotland<\/strong> star James McFadden<\/strong> has claimed he is ‘barely able to walk’ following multiple operations related to his playing career – The Scottish Sun.<\/em><\/p>\n

WORLD CUP<\/strong><\/p>\n

World Cup <\/strong>organisers are unconcerned about Donald Trump’s <\/strong>claims regarding whether or not games will be moved due to safety fears – The i.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Real Madrid<\/strong> goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois<\/strong> said Jude Bellingham<\/strong> has to be part of England’s<\/strong> squad for the 2026 World Cup after the midfielder was left out of Thomas Tuchel’s<\/strong> squad to face Wales<\/strong> and Latvia <\/strong>– The Sun<\/em>.<\/p>\n

RUGBY<\/strong><\/p>\n

Leicester Tigers<\/strong> and England<\/strong> lock George Martin<\/strong> has emerged as a target for Sale Sharks <\/strong>– The Telegraph.<\/em><\/p>\n

CRICKET<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tim Southee<\/strong> is likely to remain part of England’s<\/strong> coaching staff for the Ashes<\/strong> but is scheduled to leave after the first Test – The Telegraph.<\/em><\/p>\n

FORMULA 1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mohammed Ben Sulayem<\/strong> will stand unopposed for another term as the president of the FIA – <\/strong>The Guardian.<\/em><\/p>\n

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The top stories and football transfer rumours from Friday’s newspapers… PREMIER LEAGUE Bruno Fernandes is one of four Manchester United players to