Ipswich Town’s Liam Delap is wanted by Chelsea – Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumors from Saturday's newspapers…

THE ME

Chelsea are interested in Ipswich striker Liam Delap, who has emerged as a striker after scoring exceptionally high on his advanced transfer stats after missing out on Victor Osimhen and their interest in Alexander Isak having cooled.

DAILY MAIL

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has admitted he would be open to a move to Real Madrid in the future.

Gary O'Neil remains vulnerable as Wolves manager, with the club actively considering potential replacements in recent weeks.

Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has claimed that a transfer to Wrexham could be a good career move for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Rafa Benitez has coached some of the greatest players of all time and he has now revealed which one he rates most: Steven Gerrard.

Javier Mascherano has reportedly been named the new manager of Inter Miami.

Neymar has targeted Rodri after the Manchester City midfielder urged Vinicius Jnr to 'pay attention on the pitch'.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Chelsea's Reece James will have a scan next week to determine how long he is likely to be ruled out with his latest hamstring injury.

England's decision to start Tom Curry against Japan on Sunday, just two weeks after he was ruled out against Australia, has been questioned by concussion campaigners.

Martin Slumbers, the outgoing R&A chief executive, has told male professional sports that the ongoing division is damaging the sport and has warned that falling ratings will only improve if the focus is not on money.

SUN

West Ham are said to have already sounded out Edin Terzic, who guided Borussia Dortmund to the Champions League final last season before leaving the Bundesliga giants.

Gianfranco Zola has revealed how Cole Palmer has promised to take him out for dinner if he scores his next free-kick.

Former Barcelona boss Quique Setien is keen to join Spain's invasion of the Premier League and completed a tour of the top flight and championship earlier this month.

THE GUARDIAN

Tottenham have not fined Rodrigo Bentancur for making racist comments against teammate Heung-Min Son, despite their midfielder being found guilty of “aggravated misconduct” by the Football Association.

DAILY MIRROR

Marco Materazzi is ready to speak to Zinedine Zidane, almost two decades after the Frenchman infamously headbutted him in the World Cup final.

Bayern Munich chief Uli Hoeness has claimed that life at the club under Vincent Kompany is “night and day” compared to Thomas Tuchel's reign.

DAILY RECORD

Brendan Rodgers has hinted he could stay at Celtic after his three-year Parkhead spell.

David Gray insists the Hibs board have not given him a short-term ultimatum, but he still knows last week's confidence vote was a warning that results must turn around quickly.

Neil Critchley will speak to Kenneth Vargas following his comments during the international break about wanting to play at a higher level – once he returns to the country.