The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have held fresh talks with Kobbie Mainoo’s representatives over a new contract, as Chelsea wait in the wings.
Antony has informed Real Betis that he wants to extend his stay with the Spanish side.
Newcastle United chief executive Darren Eales has reminded potential suitors that star man Alexander Isak has a number of years left on his contract – with talks over an extension planned at the end of the season.
DAILY MAIL
Real Madrid are believed to be keeping tabs on Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate amid their persistent interest in Reds star Trent Alexander-Arnold, according to reports.
Saba Kharebashvili, a 16-year-old wonderkid from Georgia, has attracted the interest of Liverpool after Barcelona and Real Madrid sent scouts to track his progress, according to reports in Spain.
Tottenham Hotspur have been dealt a fresh injury blow with key forward Dejan Kulusevski set to spend a spell on the sidelines with a foot injury.
Wayne Rooney and Daniel Sturridge have urged Thomas Tuchel to call up Ethan Nwaneri following his stunning performance against PSV Eindhoven in Tuesday’s first leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Sky Sports’ Gail Davis is joined by The Mirror’s John Cross as the pair analyse Arsenal’s history-making victory in the Champions League with a 7-1 win over PSV in Eindhoven.
Referee Michael Oliver will not be involved in any Premier League games this weekend – a week on from initially missing the straight red card for Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts which left Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta requiring 25 stitches.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Steve Borthwick is considering dropping Marcus Smith for the Six Nations match against Italy, in one of the biggest selection calls of his tenure as England head coach.
Arsenal are preparing to raise their ticket prices again for next season, just weeks after their financial accounts revealed a pay rise of more than £630,000 for their highest-paid director.
Angry Manchester United fans are planning a major anti-Glazer protest march at Old Trafford on Sunday – and will wear black to mark how the club are “slowly dying”.
Man Utd boss Ruben Amorim says the club need to focus on building a future that will last – something that is more important than winning any trophy this season
Emma Raducanu has revealed that “I couldn’t see the ball through the tears, I could barely breathe,” in her first interview about her frightening stalking ordeal in Dubai a fortnight ago.
Eilish McColgan’s mother, Liz, has called out “demeaning and abusive” comments aimed at her daughter’s body on social media.
THE TIMES
Fabien Galthie has spiced up preparations for Saturday’s potential Six Nations decider against Ireland by inviting into camp Thierry Henry, whose handball denied the Irish a place at the World Cup in 2010.
Victor Lindelof is a transfer target for Benfica, who want to re-sign the Sweden centre-back from Manchester United when his contract expires in the summer.
Real Madrid are looking to further expand the Bernabeu in order to host the 2030 FIFA World Cup final.
A “concerned” WSL supporters’ group has set up a petition opposing “the idea of no relegation” from the Women’s Super League.
THE SUN
Joe Joyce will fight dangerous super-sub Filip Hrgovic on April 5. The 39-year-old Putney heavyweight was scheduled to face Dillian Whyte in Manchester.
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah has been urged to snub interest from Saudi Arabia and focus on creating a lasting legacy at Liverpool, even if he wins the Premier League and Champions League this season.
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Manchester City are ready to make a move for Leicester City wonderkid Jeremy Monga who has already featured on the bench despite being just 15.
THE ATHLETIC
Liverpool fans groups have been reassured by French police that there will be no repeat of the chaotic scenes which marred the 2022 Champions League final in Paris.
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot expressed admiration for PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ahead of their last 16 Champions League tie, and neither confirmed or denied whether there was interest, before the Georgian headed to the French capital.
The Serie A commercial and marketing director Michele Ciccarese says the Italian top flight is seeking to bring regular-season matches to the United States, outlining an ambition to do so within three years.
THE GUARDIAN
The Philadelphia Eagles have reportedly made Saquon Barkley the highest-paid running back in NFL history after a dominant season in which he helped the team win the Super Bowl.
DAILY RECORD
The San Francisco 49ers-backed consortium are considering Rafa Benitez as Rangers’ next permanent manager, it is understood.
Reo Hatate could clear the pathway to Celtic’s midfield for Lennon Miller.
Leon Balogun and John Souttar are ready to defy sports science and have pledged to put their bodies on the line to help boss Barry Ferguson attempt to salvage Rangers’ season in Istanbul.
SCOTTISH SUN
Ben Doak’s agent – Celtic hero Jackie McNamara – has revealed Ange Postecoglou could have held onto him, if he guaranteed him a place in the first team.
Sacked former Rangers boss Philippe Clement looks set to lose out on a new job – because his former assistant manager is in line to be appointed instead.
