Man Utd’s £900m adidas kit deal could be terminated if club relegated from Premier League – Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United’s £900m kit deal with adidas could be terminated by the German sportswear giant if the club are relegated from the Premier League.

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has said he is “grateful to be alive” following a car crash which left him with a broken leg.

THE TIMES

Fulham fear Marseille will renew their interest in signing Andreas Pereira, after a bid of around £20m was rejected last summer.

DAILY POST

Plymouth’s director of football, Neil Dewsnip is set to follow Wayne Rooney out the door at the Devon club.

Tottenham are considering delving into the transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper as they continue to deal with Guglielmo Vicario’s injury.

Constantine Hatzidakis, who appeared to elbow Andy Robertson in the jaw in April 2023, has had his first Liverpool game since the controversial incident.

Interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani is growing with Aston Villa joining Tottenham and Manchester United in the race for the striker.

Man Utd star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month as a number of Saudi Pro League sides continue to monitor him.

Los Angeles Football Club are finalizing a loan deal for Celtic outfielder Odin Thiago Holm. Honduran winger Luis Palma is also attracting strong interest from MLS clubs.

DAILY MIRROR

Jonathan David is a possible free replacement for Darwin Nunez at Liverpool after being monitored for years during Jurgen Klopp’s reign.

Aston Villa have recalled Lewis Dobbin from his long-term loan at West Bromwich Albion.

Right-back Issa Kabore has returned to Manchester City from Benfica. The loan agreement was supposed to last until the end of the season but both clubs decided to end the loan at the earliest opportunity.

THE PAPER I

The Friedkin Group gave every Everton employee a Christmas “gift” of £50 a day after completing their takeover as the new owners assured staff there were no plans to cut jobs at the club.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United will increase their bid for Swedish shot Viktor Gyokeres in this month’s transfer window.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he is upset about not extending Jesus Navas’ contract at Manchester City.

THE INDEPENDENTS

Everton could soon join Fulham in the race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted preparations for his side’s win over Brentford were hampered by a bug that swept through his squad.

MANCHESTER LATE NEWS

Michael Oliver has been chosen to referee his first game for Manchester United since February last year when they visit Liverpool this weekend. Oliver was the VAR when he intervened to award West Ham’s penalty against United in Erik ten Hag’s last game – a decision which Howard Webb later said was wrong.

DAILY RECORD

Frustrated Aberdeen bosses have called for an urgent review of the domestic and international coaching compensation systems after feeling short-changed by the Connor Barron tribunal fee.

Vaclav Cerny had no qualms in admitting fatigue to Rangers boss Philippe Clement, but insists rotation during an extremely heavy fixture list is inevitable.

THE SUN OF SCOTLAND

Celtic are said to be about to begin contract negotiations with winger Nicolas Kuhn over a new deal.

Rangers are seeking another major backroom appointment as the shake-up continues in the corridors of power at Ibrox – a new communications director is on the way.

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