Papers: Arsenal fear Saka could be out until March

The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…

DAILY MAIL

Arsenal fear Bukayo Saka could be out until March with a torn hamstring.

Manchester United have been hit by a mice infestation at Old Trafford.

Manchester City have identified Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio as a replacement for current No 1 Ederson.

David Coote has decided not to appeal his dismissal by the PGMOL.

Marcus Rashford features as the face of January in Manchester United’s official 2025 calendar, despite being linked with a departure from the club.

Jurgen Klopp was first approached by Red Bull more than two years ago and conducted secret meetings during his Liverpool reign, a company boss has revealed.

Atlanta United are considering a fresh approach to sign Celtic striker Kyogo Furuhashi.

Exeter fear that rookie wing sensation Immanuel Feyi-Waboso faces a long spell out of action – which will have implications for their faltering season and England’s Six Nations challenge.

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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta confirmed that Bukayo Saka will be out for ‘many weeks’ after suffering a hamstring injury

DAILY TELEGRAPH

West Bromwich Albion are bracing themselves for an official approach from Valencia for head coach Carlos Corberan.

THE SUN

Former Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole has left a coaching position after just nine days in the role.

Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe has warned his former club a potential exit by Marcus Rashford could come back to haunt them.

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Ruben Amorim believes players like Marcus Rashford have a lot of people around them influencing decisions

Zinedine Zidane would only return to management for two teams and neither of them play in the Premier League.

THE ATHLETIC

Crystal Palace have triggered an extension clause in Jean-Philippe Mateta’s contract which will see his deal now run for a further year until June 2027.

Portuguese top division club Braga will allow free entry to the general public for their final home league game of 2024.

Alessandro Nesta has been sacked as head coach of Monza after winning just one of his 17 Serie A matches in charge.

2024 U.S. Open men’s doubles champion Max Purcell has admitted breaking anti-doping rules and has been provisionally suspended from tennis while under investigation.

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Jean-Philippe Mateta made the most of a long ball over the Arsenal defence to score for Crystal Palace in the Carabao Cup

DAILY MIRROR

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has been dealt a blow to his hopes of signing Christian Pulisic, with AC Milan set to hand the American a new contract.

Ex-Manchester United defender Raphael Varane went undercover to attend former club Lens’ match on Sunday.

Sporting Lisbon are set to sack Ruben Amorim’s replacement as manager after just eight games in charge.

DAILY STAR

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is under no pressure from club bosses to leave Marcus Rashford on the sidelines.

Manchester United's head coach Ruben Amorim, right, gives instructions to Manchester United's Marcus Rashford during the Europa League opening phase soccer match between Manchester United and Bodo Glimt, at the Old Trafford stadium in Manchester, England, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Dave Thompson)
Image: Amorim is reportedly under no pressure from the hierarchy at the club to keep Rashford on the sidelines

Former Arsenal defender Rob Holding has sparked dating rumours with a Champions League star after sharing some holiday snaps.

Alejandro Garnacho’s hopes of a Barcelona escape route from Manchester United have been dashed after being snubbed by the Spanish giants.

Liverpool’s scouting department have reportedly been blown away by Porto’s Nico Gonzalez as a potential alternative option to Martin Zubimendi ahead of the January transfer window.

Luis Diaz has reportedly made a decision on his future at Liverpool amid interest from Barcelona, who are said to be weighing up a move.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic hero Shunsuke Nakamura has taken the next step in his coaching career as the Japanese icon eyes a move to Europe.

Alex Lowry and Adam Devine are reportedly free to leave Rangers next month.

SCOTTISH SUN

Under-fire VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank Connor will return to usual duties this week after their League Cup final howler.

Former Rangers boss Pedro Caixinha has returned to management at Santos – where he could reunite with Alfredo Morelos.

Source : Sky Sports