Man Utd Hold More 'Secret Meetings' to Replace Erik ten Hag - Paper Talk

DAILY MAIL

• Manchester United: The club is reportedly holding more "secret meetings" with various managerial candidates as Erik ten Hag struggles to maintain his position. His future hangs in the balance as the team continues to underperform.
• Kevin De Bruyne: Reports indicate that the Manchester City star is in discussions with MLS team San Diego FC about a potential move, showing a preference for a switch to the USA over a lucrative deal in Saudi Arabia.
• Chelsea's Reece James: Enzo Maresca, Chelsea’s manager, has urged the England defender to step up as a leader following his return from a lengthy injury absence. Maresca expects more from James in this role.
• Roberto Mancini: The former manager of the Saudi Arabian national team is set to receive a severance package worth nearly £17 million after his contract was terminated earlier this week.
• Genoa: The Italian club is reportedly close to securing a deal to bring Mario Balotelli back to Serie A.

THE SUN

• Mikel Arteta: The Arsenal manager admits he has faced sleepless nights due to injuries and suspensions, complicating his selection for the upcoming match against Liverpool.
• Pep Guardiola: The Manchester City manager is confident that the club will not face turmoil if he decides to leave at the end of the season, alongside director of football Txiki Begiristain.

DAILY EXPRESS

• Liverpool and Federico Chiesa: Italian reports suggest Liverpool may loan Federico Chiesa back to a Serie A club in January to secure him more playing time, which would allow for a reassessment of his future at Anfield.
• Alphonso Davies: Erik ten Hag’s previous comments regarding Davies being "not a good defender" may haunt him as the left-back is continuously linked with a move to Manchester United.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

• David Dein: The former Arsenal vice-chairman is advocating for changes to penalty shootouts, proposing that they should be conducted at both ends of the pitch to enhance fairness.
• Newcastle United: The club is preparing for potential interest in striker Alexander Isak but remains optimistic that he will stay, despite not rushing to offer him new terms.

THE GUARDIAN

• Rugby Union: England players, including captain Jamie George, have expressed concerns about their workload and welfare to the Rugby Football Union ahead of signing new contracts.

DAILY RECORD

• Rangers: The club has decided to pause plans for additional upgrade works at Ibrox next summer, opting instead to focus on enhancing their playing squad.
• Pedro Caixinha: The former Rangers manager is in contention to take over as manager of Brazilian champions Gremio.

These stories reflect the latest in managerial speculation, player movements, and other significant developments across various leagues and teams.