The latest rumour and gossip from the back pages
The latest rumour and gossip from the back pages

Paper Talk: Juan Mata to sign Manchester United contract extension


Juan Mata to remain at Old Trafford and Everton to sign Gabriel Barbosa are two of the stories in today's newspapers.

DAILY MIRROR

  • Manchester United are ready to keep Juan Mata at Old Trafford by handing him a new three-year deal.
  • Everton are ready to offer Gabriel Barbosa a second chance to make it in Europe after the Brazilian striker's failed spell at Inter Milan.
  • David Luiz revealed Maurizio Sarri has been angrier after victories, following Chelsea's defeat by Tottenham.
  • Tyson Fury is confident he has hoodwinked Deontay Wilder into believing he's a "fat English idiot" just looking for a big payday.

THE SUN

  • Manchester United target Jordi Alba has admitted he is frustrated at the lack of progress on his new contract.
Juan Mata
Juan Mata could now stay at Old Trafford, despite interest from elsewhere

DAILY EXPRESS

  • Seamus Coleman has blasted Everton's record against Liverpool as 'embarrassing' ahead of the Merseyside Derby.

THE GUARDIAN

  • Cedric Soares criticised Southampton's mental strength and tactical naivety after the 3-2 defeat to Fulham deepened their relegation fears and heightened the pressure on Mark Hughes.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

  • The decision on which England women players will receive professional full-time contracts from the Rugby Football Union will be finalised this week.
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THE TIMES

  • Andy Farrell is the overwhelming favourite to become the new Ireland coach if Joe Schmidt opts to resign after next year's World Cup in Japan.

DAILY RECORD

  • Mikael Lustig is set for crunch talks in the next fortnight to decide if he has a future at Celtic.
  • Dominic Solanke has been urged to join Rangers by Liverpool pal Ovie Ejaria.
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