Top transfer stories and rumors from Tuesday’s papers…
FIFA
FIFA paid Gianni Infantino millions of dollars above his standard salary and bonus, but did not publicly declare the payments in an alleged breach of its charter. Times
PREMIER LEAGUE
Erling Haaland and his father Alf-Inge have each bought a property in a luxury Manchester City building in Abu Dhabi – Times
The English Football League (EFL) and Premier League are now on just £27m, apart from agreeing a new financial solidarity package for the men’s game after years of talks to stop kick-off. Athlete
RUGBY UNION
Rugby chiefs will try to avoid a Manchester City-style scandal in the English game by drawing up strict new rules that include restrictions on foreign ownership of clubs – Telegraph
WORLD FOOTBALL
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will extend his contract by another 12 months until the summer of 2028 – Athlete
Former Man United star Memphis Depay has been named as the ‘main culprit’ for Corinthians’ problems with the Brazilian giants struggling to avoid relegation. COMMUNICATIONS
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Former Scotland manager Craig Levein has claimed he took part in an exorcism with former prime minister Gordon Brown in a bid to sign a player for Raith Rovers – COMMUNICATIONS
WOMEN WITH HORSES
Willie Mullins has been fined £1,100 and one of his horses disqualified after Final Demand tested positive for a banned tranquilizer – Telegraph
