The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…
Premier League
Manchester United are on a collision course with Real Madrid over Federico Valverde. The Real superstar has emerged as a shock target of United – Daily Mirror.
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The Transfer Show panel discuss whether Manchester United might need to sign a midfielder during the January window and debate if it might be better for Ruben Amorim’s side to wait until the summer.
Crystal Palace and Fulham are among the clubs who are continuing to monitor Watford’s highly-rated winger Rocco Vata – Daily Mail.
Former Manchester United and Leeds striker Alan Smith has opened up about why he has permanently lost sensation in three toes on his left foot – Daily Star.
Scottish football
Wilfried Nancy has been briefed on the chaos and unrest at Celtic Park – Daily Record.
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MLS expect Tom Bogert assesses Wilfried Nancy’s impact and tells Celtic fans what they can expect from a ‘defining manager’.
Scotland star Billy Gilmour is set to undergo surgery for his groin injury – The Scottish Sun.
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Scotland’s epic dressing room celebrations after qualifying for the 2026 World Cup after beating Denmark at Hampden Park.
Cricket
Ben Stokes regrets a “horrible” slip of the tongue when describing cricket legends such as Ian Botham and Geoff Boycott as “has-beens” – The Sun.
Rugby Union
Rugby union’s authorities are set to call for a review of the law around scrums that allows for players to be shown a yellow card just for being outmuscled – The Times.
Formula 1
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Lewis Hamilton has had another qualifying disaster at the Qatar Grand Prix, being eliminated in Q1 for the second time.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed Alpine ace Pierre Gasly left him gobsmacked after strolling over post-sprint to tell him just how awful Ferrari’s car looked in Qatar – The Sun.
Snooker
Judd Trump demanded a fan was kicked out of his UK Championship match after being interrupted three times – The Sun.
Winter Olympics
There is no back-up stadium if the main ice hockey arena for the Milan Cortina Winter Games is not ready on time – The Guardian.
