Liverpool set sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as potential Mohamed Salah replacement – Paper Talk

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

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club looking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation.

THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Marylebone Cricket Club this week met with the six suitors willing to buy a stake in the Hundred's most highly regarded team – Lord's-based London Spirit – with groups involving the owners of Manchester United and Chelsea fighting the battle engage with the rulers of Formula 1.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been warned that its policy towards transgender cricketers in the recreational game is “unsafe, unfair and discriminatory”.

David “Bumble” Lloyd is one of the most beloved figures in English cricket. His son, Ben, once harbored hopes of following him into the game but has forged his own path and has now become the first British winner of a “drug-free” bodybuilding event in Las Vegas.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Ruud van Nistelrooy is devastated by his departure from Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United's young stars cannot use their age as an excuse. They are convinced that they must be prepared for the demands they will face.

Former Aston Villa youngster Myles Sohna has retired from professional football.

It was Fergie time at Cheltenham as Il Ridoto and talented teenager Freddie Gingell took the lead in the Paddy Power Gold Cup.

THE SUN

Cole Palmer watched Stockport County vs Wrexham while enjoying a free Saturday.

Dana White and the other UFC bosses have given a surprise shot at short notice on tomorrow morning's card at Madison Square Garden.

THE ATHLETIC

Charlotte FC forward Karol Swiderski was denied the chance to play for Poland in Friday's Nations League defeat to Portugal due to a “human error” regarding the team sheet.

The NBA is strongly considering changing the 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style that pits groups of All-Stars against each other, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic maverick Alexandro Bernabei is reportedly the subject of an ambitious move by Brazilian club Corinthians, which also involves Real Madrid and Spanish legend Sergio Ramos.