What the papers say
Manchester United have reportedly settled on a replacement for David de Gea. The Manchester Evening News, citing French outlet Jeunes Footeux, says the Red Devils have identified Atletico Madrid goalkeeper Jan Oblak to take over as their number one. The club could be willing to pay as much as £15.6million per season in an effort to lure him to Old Trafford.
The paper, via Calciomercato, also reports Manchester City are set to rival Chelsea in pursuit of AC Milan winger Rafael Leao. Both sides are very keen on the 23-year-old, who played a starring role in Milan’s run to the Serie A title last term.
Sunderland youth-team standout Chris Rigg is on the radar at Newcastle, according to the Newcastle Chronicle. The Magpies could be free to swoop for the 15-year-old as he is yet to sign a professional deal for Sunderland.
Social media round-up
Erik ten Hag could be forced to change his plans for Cristiano Ronaldo 😬👇https://t.co/3vKaWKTypB— Mirror Football (@MirrorFootball) September 14, 2022
Tottenham in line for cash boost with Marcus Edwards having £52m release fee from Sporting Lisbonhttps://t.co/RfnQ1xUa8L— The Sun Football ⚽ (@TheSunFootball) September 14, 2022
Players to watch
Divock Origi: Calciomercato says AC Milan have started looking for replacements for the 27-year-old striker, who only joined the club in the summer.
Garang Kuol: Newcastle have agreed terms with the Central Coast Mariners forward, according to website 90min.
‘Arteta, Alonso, Emery, me… none of us were physical players – we needed the understanding of the game. That probably helped us move into management’: Premier League boss reveals reasons for natural career progression
‘England have the players to win the World Cup – it’ll be tough for Thomas Tuchel to do a bad job, with the squad he has at his disposal’ Former Three Lions winger backs new boss after gentle qualifying draw
