Football gossip and transfer rumours from the back pages

Tuesday's Paper Talk: Latest football gossip and transfer rumours including James, Sarr, Loftus-Cheek, Kent, Alli

By Sporting Life

Football

Tue September 29, 2020 · 5y ago

Tuesday's national newspapers are packed with the latest transfer gossip, including Leeds's attempts to loan a Manchester United winger.

Manchester United have made an enquiry into Ismaila Sarr's availability at Watford.
Frank Lampard believes Ruben Loftus-Cheek could benefit from leaving Chelsea on loan for the season - even though he still believes the midfielder can have a big future at Stamford Bridge.
The application of the controversial handball law in the Premier League will be softened to prevent more "nonsense" penalties being awarded.

Leeds will move for Rangers star Ryan Kent if they fail to land top target Daniel James from Manchester United.
Lazio are reportedly in deep negotiations with Shkodran Mustafi over a deal to bring the Arsenal defender to Italy.
Paris Saint-Germain are ready to offer Dele Alli a Tottenham escape route on a season-long loan.
Furious Premier League clubs are poised to today reject Government demands for them to pay a £250m bailout to keep the EFL alive.

Manchester United players believe Dean Henderson is closing in on David de Gea's position as first-choice goalkeeper after making an impressive impact at the club.
UEFA have extended the deadline to complete the Champions League and Europa League group stages to January 28 with European tournaments set to begin under coronavirus protocols.
Leicester are set to make a new bid for James Tarkowski in the coming days, with Burnley prepared to sell the defender for about £37m.
Manager Carlo Ancelotti says he does not expect English winger Theo Walcott to leave Everton in this transfer window.
Bayern Munich are could make a surprise bid for Norwich City right-back Max Aarons
Daniel James' loan move to Leeds is dependent on Jadon Sancho completing a move to Manchester United.
Sheffield United have reportedly made a £17m bid for Liverpool striker Rhian Brewster and are crucially open to the prospect of a buy-back clause.
The PFA has descended into civil war over the crucial appointment of a replacement for long-serving chief executive Gordon Taylor.
Premier League clubs will on Tuesday vote on whether to give the Board authority to curtail the season if it is deemed impossible to complete the campaign due to Covid-19.

Daniel James could be on his way out of Old Trafford just a year after joining the club

Premier League referees are set to be told to show more leniency in handball decisions, but penalty incidents where players have their arms above shoulder level, such as the one involving Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier at the weekend, will still be penalised.
Frank Lampard furiously upbraided Marcos Alonso after Saturday's draw against West Bromwich Albion because the Chelsea full-back retired to the team bus to watch the second half instead of taking his place in the stands.

Manchester United have made an initial bid for Porto's Alex Telles, with the club valuing the left-back at around £12m as he can be signed without a fee on a pre-contract in January.
Tottenham are weighing up whether to bid again for Inter defender Milan Skriniar, as they are unwilling to meet the 25-year-old's asking price.

Barcelona forward Ousmane Dembele arrived late for training on Monday as rumours continue to grow suggesting he could be set for a move to Manchester United.

Borussia Dortmund are reportedly concerned about the structure of a potential deal that would take Jadon Sancho to Manchester United.

Anthony Stokes is wanted by Robbie Fowler, who is on the verge of becoming manager of East Bengal in India, as the former Celtic and Hibernian striker eyes his next challenge.
Hibs are keeping a close eye on Allan Campbell's situation - as his Motherwell contract is due to expire this summer.
Motherwell are keen to bring Devante Cole back to the club before the close of the window.
MK Dons have joined the race to land Ross Stewart from Ross County.

Neil Lennon is plotting a move for Bristol City wing back Niclas Eliasson - if a third bid for Alfie Doughty fails.