Top transfer stories and rumors from Thursday’s papers…
MANCHESTER CITY
Manchester City’s rivals are seeking sanctions against the club before the end of the season – sun
Premier League clubs are demanding that any potential sanctions facing Manchester City be enforced this season – talk SPORTS
Manchester City have been warned they face ‘years and years’ of legal action if their Premier League rivals sue them for damages. talk SPORTS
The Premier League will face pressure from rivals Manchester City to push for a ban that will result in an extended absence from the top flight – custody
Manchester City are expected to owe the Premier League tens of millions of pounds in legal fees after being found guilty of almost all charges brought against them. custody
Rui Pinto, whose leaks of private documents helped fuel the Premier League’s investigation into Manchester City’s financial affairs, will no longer be protected as a witness by Portuguese authorities – custody
CRISTIANO RONALDO
Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal camp after being told the team’s needs are more important than his own, following emergency talks aimed at resolving a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. The Times
PREMIER LEAGUE
Bournemouth star Junior Kroupi is working overtime to return to full fitness within the next four weeks following surgery – sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Marcelo Saracchi has lifted the lid on his emotional Celtic exit and refused to rule out a stunning comeback – Daily registration
THE CRICKET
The ECB is set to allow two centrally contracted cricketers, plus several other English players, to play in the Premier League in Afghanistan despite refusing to play bilateral international series against the country – The Times
England cricket chief Richard Gould has vowed that future men’s Ashes series on home soil will have at least one venue in the north until 2039 – Telegraph
RUGBY UNION
European rugby bosses will explore taking the Champions Cup final to the United States, Singapore or Hong Kong in the 2030s – The Times
Alex Sanderson, Sale Sharks’ director of rugby, has warned the Gallagher Prem will be “destroyed” if the Rugby Football Union eases its ban on England selecting overseas players – Telegraph
