Top transfer stories and rumors from Saturday’s papers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester United are considering legal action if JJ Gabriel leaves as Bayern Munich, Barcelona and Real Madrid chase the 15-year-old star. sun
Manchester United have been handed a significant injury boost with summer signing Carlos Baleba playing in a friendly behind closed doors on Friday. – Daily Mail
Arsenal have revealed their redevelopment plans for their Emirates Stadium which will not see the club move away, as rivals Tottenham did – sun
MANCHESTER CITY
Thomas Tuchel says he is ready to continue selecting Manchester City players even if they are in the Championship. OVERVIEW
Thomas Tuchel has revealed Manchester City’s English stars are worried about their immediate future following this week’s guilty verdict for breaching financial regulations. Daily Mail
NON LEAGUE FOOTBALL
Andriy Shevchenko’s son Kristian has completed a shock move to non-league club Sholing after brief spells with Chelsea and Tottenham. sun
Gateshead plunged into crisis with players and staff not being paid after manager Mark Nellist resigned – sun
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Celtic star Jota is back in action after 18 months out injured – The Scottish sun
Derek McInnes has urged Rangers to build on their Old Firm winning streak when the Premiership resumes – The Scottish sun
Hearts are said to be interested in former Ajax youth star Precious Ugwu to bolster their defense – The Scottish sun
FOOTBALL FOR WOMEN
Renee Slegers says she has felt the full support of the Arsenal board and has praised her senior players for showing “monumental leadership” this week as she vows to find solutions to recent poor form ahead of Sunday’s crucial trip to Manchester City. Guardian
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Eddie Hearn believes Anthony Joshua is getting a huge psychological advantage in his fight with Tyson Fury – sun
ATHLETICS
World and Olympic pole vault champion Mondo Duplantis has decided to skip the entire 2027 season, including the European Indoor Championships in Valencia, to focus on recovery and preparation for the outdoor campaign – Independent