The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
Premier League
A Premier League footballer has allegedly been swindled out of more than £800,000 – as police launch a manhunt for his accused fraudster – Daily Mail
Bayern Munich have entered the race to sign Ibrahima Konate from Liverpool with the French defender available to move on a free transfer next summer as things stand – Sunday Mirror
Adam Wharton has candidly addressed the speculation linking him with Manchester United ahead of the January transfer window – Sunday Express
Manchester United’s young midfielder Kobbie Mainoo did not be take to the pitch against Tottenham due to an injury – Sunday Express
European football
Jamie Carragher wanted to join Borussia Dortmund fans in the away end at their Champions League clash with Manchester City – but was stopped from doing so amid concerns the move could prove incendiary – Mail on Sunday
Crystal Palace have been dealt a fresh blow by UEFA in their quest to find a suitable date for next month’s Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Arsenal – Sunday Mirror
Scottish football
Celtic’s next manager could be Bodo/Glimt’s Kjetil Knutsen or Columbus Crew’s Wilfried Nancy – Scottish Sun
Former Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas insists UNAM Pumas are in good hands under Efrain Juarez after he was linked with a return to Celtic – Daily Record
Cricket
England seamer Ollie Robinson believes his personal life has cost him a place in the England side – The Sunday Telegraph.
Olympics
Taylor Swift and Olympics inclusion is fuelling growth of flag football in UK – The Sunday Telegraph
Boxing
Chris Eubank Jr has been told by his father to retire just over a week before he faces long-time rival Conor Benn for a second time – Sunday Mirror
Anthony Joshua has spoken with Jake Paul over a shock short-notice showdown – The Sun on Sunday
Chris Eubank Sr believes Eddie Hearn is trying to damage his son – The Sunday Times
Formula 1
Oliver Bearman has edged dangerously close to a Formula 1 race ban after receiving a penalty at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix. The British driver now sits just three penalty points away from an automatic suspension following his punishment for “potentially dangerous” driving in a clash with Liam Lawson during Saturday’s Sprint race – Sunday Mirror
WWE
WWE star Brian Mackney has died aged 77 as tributes pour in for the star who “won the hearts of the fans” – The Sun on Sunday
Tennis
New WTA Tour Finals champion Elena Rybakina declined a photo with WTA Tour chief executive Portia Archer during Saturday’s trophy ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in the wake of the tour’s investigation into her coach, Stefano Vukov – The Athletic



