The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Marco Silva’s release clause at Fulham is believed to be £8 million as he emerges as a potential candidate for the vacant Nottingham Forest job – The Guardian.
Real Madrid have identified Premier League duo Marc Guehi and Ibrahima Konate as their top defensive free agent targets, along with Bayern Munich’s Dayot Upamecano – talkSPORT.
Sky Sports News’ James Green provides the latest update on Marc Guehi’s future after Oliver Glasner confirmed he will not sign a new contract and will depart the club next year
Liverpool director of scouting and recruitment Dave Fallows has been lined up for a senior sporting leadership role at Chelsea – The Athletic.
Bruno Fernandes will not be taken off penalty-taking duties despite missing two of his last three in the Premier League for Manchester United – The Daily Mail.
Former Olympiakos boss Pedro Martins has emerged as a potential replacement for Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest, having worked under Evangelos Marinakis for four years at the Greek club – The Daily Mail.
Manchester United defender Matthijs De Ligt has insisted that Ruben Amorim’s system is adaptable ahead of the clash with Liverpool – The Telegraph.
Nottingham Forest players must take responsibility for Ange Postecoglou’s sacking, according to former club captain Ryan Yates – talkSPORT.
Nottingham Forest missed a host of chances in their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea, a result that cost Ange Postecoglou his job at the club
Former Newcastle United striker Nile Ranger has joined eighth-tier side Wellingborough Town – The Daily Mail.
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Real Madrid starlet Endrick is interested in a move to Marseille as he continues to struggle for game time in the Spanish capital – L’Equipe.
Real Madrid are keeping tabs on 17-year-old Mexico midfielder Gilberto Mora – AS.
Jurgen Klopp has landed a new job with the German Football League, with his role focused on improving the nation’s game – Liverpool Echo.
Scott McTominay missed Napoli’s 1-0 defeat over Torino after receiving six stitches in his ankle following an incident in training on Thursday – Football Italia.
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL
Sarina Wiegman is in line for an honorary damehood after being suggested as part of the King’s New Year Honours List – The Sun.
Victorious England manager Sarina Wiegman reflected on a ‘very special’ day after the Lionesses visited Downing Street following their Euro 2025 triumph
SCOTTISH PREMIERSHIP
Rangers’ net spend over the summer was confirmed as being at £20 million, putting the club in their best financial position in years – Scottish Sun.
RUGBY UNION
England’s Tom Willis has turned his back on the chance to play for his country at the 2027 World Cup in a seismic blow to head coach Steve Borthwick’s plans. It is understood that Willis has decided to leave Saracens to join French club Bordeaux-Begles in the Top 14 next season – The Telegraph.
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