Top stories and rumors from Thursday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Chelsea playmaker Cole Palmer is ready to return to Manchester to join Manchester Unitedalthough the former Manchester City player has a contract until 2033 at Stamford Bridge – Express
Liverpool develop a great interest in Mickey van de Ven which will be a test of Spurs’ resolve in the summer as the 24-year-old resists contract talks – Daily Mail
Spurs boss Thomas Frank likes Brentford captain Nathan Collins however, there is no guarantee that he will be on the job until the summer – Daily Mail
Liverpool quarterback Kostas Tsimikascurrently on loan at Romais among Nottingham Forest‘s list of goals – The Athletic
Aston Villa are considering a move for Ruben Loftus-Cheek, as the Midlands outfit look to bolster their midfield following Boubacar Kamara’s knee injury – Telegraph
Brentford defensive midfielder Frank Onieka he is being chased Sheffield United and Coventry City for the January move, Doc Valencia are also interested – Standard
AFCON
SenegalThe President of Russia announced huge bonuses and plots for each member of the winning team.
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EUROPE
Paris Saint Germain defender Lucas Hernandez and his wife have denied claims that they worked and sold a Colombian family who worked in their home – The sun
SCOTLAND
Chris Aitken admits he destroyed his Stranraer team could be kicked out of the Scottish Cup and says his side have nothing to hide – Scottish Sun