Manchester United’s Jason Wilcox steps into Dan Ashworth’s sporting director role – Paper Talk

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

DAILY MAIL

Jason Wilcox has stepped into Dan Ashworth's role at Manchester United as he enters the January transfer window following the club's shock decision to sack their sporting director.

Newcastle have been rocked by the news that Callum Wilson will miss the next two months with a hamstring injury.

Real Madrid are reportedly eyeing several Premier League transfer targets, including several Manchester United stars.

Sports fans aimed fireworks at their own players as they cheered them on after the team suffered their fourth defeat in five games since the departure of Ruben Amorim.

Manchester United are said to be considering a £40m bid for Marcus Rashford but accept there are unlikely to be any bidders for the England forward in the January transfer window.

Ruben Amorim reportedly fears the job at Manchester United is more difficult than he claimed.

Rory McIlroy has admitted he and Scottie Scheffler had to fight to convince the PGA Tour to back next week's clash with LIV Golf stars Brooks Koepka and Bryson DeChambeau.

THE SUN

Arsenal's coach Nicolas Jover now has his own mural outside the Emirates.

DAILY MIRROR

A group of Manchester United fans have been arrested as part of a raid following shocking violence earlier this season.

Liverpool have signed 16-year-old defender Lucas Clarke from Manchester City as part of their bid to strengthen their youth ranks.

A paramedic formerly employed by Manchester City has admitted stealing 'at least £75,000 worth of equipment' from the Premier League champions.

THE ATHLETIC

Liverpool are in talks about playing friendlies in Japan and Hong Kong as part of a pre-season tour of Asia next summer.

Joe Gomez admits he was close to joining Liverpool last summer but is happy he ultimately stayed at Anfield.

Plans to expand Wimbledon will be taken to the UK Supreme Court.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Manchester United's women's team are “deflated” after Dan Ashworth's shock departure from Old Trafford.

Newcastle United plan to make the Gallowgate End their answer to Borussia Dortmund's 'Yellow Wall' as one of the largest stands in Europe if the club decide to stay at St James' Park.

Cristian Romero has apologized for suggesting Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy and the club's board are responsible for the team's problems, as problems continue to pile up for head coach Ange Postecoglou ahead of a crucial series of matches.

THE GUARDIAN

Robert de Pauw's departure from his role as manager of Aston Villa's women's team on Wednesday came amid concerns about the way he reportedly spoke to his players, including their appearance.

Sheffield United owner Prince Abdullah has suspended the sale of the club in the hope of making a profit if Chris Wilder's side are promoted to the Premier League.

EVENING STANDARD

Jose Mourinho wants Nico Williams to reject a move to the Premier League and join Real Madrid if he leaves Athletic Bilbao.

THE TIMES

Arsenal have opened an investigation into a series of anti-Semitic social media posts that appeared on an account apparently belonging to a member of their staff.

The Saudi Public Investment Fund is reportedly close to acquiring a six percent stake in the commercial arm of the PGA Tour, almost a year after missing the original deadline for a peace deal.

DAILY RECORD

Jota faces the prospect of being frozen out by a second club in a row after falling out of the picture at Stade Rennes.

Romanian boss Mircea Lucescu has revealed he told Ianis Hagi to force his way back into Philippe Clement's plans at Rangers by making himself available for the club's B team earlier this season.

Fringe player Luis Palma has been told by the Honduran FA president to leave Celtic to increase his playing time.

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