The top stories and transfer rumors from Friday's newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Premier League clubs are said to be confident the division will win Friday's vote on sponsorship rules after a historic legal challenge from Manchester City.
Sporting Lisbon defender Ousmane Diomande is said to be leaning towards a move to Manchester United rather than Manchester City as interest in him continues to grow.
THE SUN
Jose Mourinho is reportedly trying to persuade Cristiano Ronaldo to join Fenerbahce at the end of the season.
A-list celebrities are exploring takeovers of EFL clubs after seeing Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney's success with Wrexham.
DAILY MAIL
Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell is reportedly being targeted by Juventus in a potential loan deal as he looks for game time away from Stamford Bridge.
The PDC World Darts Championship is set to undergo a major shake-up from the 2025-2026 edition and according to Barry Hearn the tournament could leave the iconic venue Alexandra Palace.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Asher Opoku-Fordjour will make his England debut against Japan this weekend as Steve Borthwick looks to blood the next generation of props.
THE TIMES
The RFU will lose almost £40 million in its next annual accounts – the largest amount in its history and at a similar level to some Premier League football clubs.
THE GUARDIAN
Japanese Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda said he was interrogated in his pajamas for hours by US border control officials before being allowed into the country for this weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Real Madrid striker Vinícius Junior has spoken about his fight against racism, describing it as an ongoing battle that he is happy to take on, but warns that he alone “cannot fight against everything that black people have suffered”.
THE ATHLETIC
Serie A has become the first top league to introduce an extra transfer window before the first Club World Cup next summer.
DAILY RECORD
Manchester United maverick Christian Eriksen has been told he could be a huge addition to Celtic's Champions League push amid escalating transfer rumours.
THE SCOTTISH SUN
Britain's elite clubs spied on Lennon Miller this week. The representatives of Celtic and Rangers were joined by scouts from Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa.
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