Man Utd's £900m adidas deal could be terminated if club relegated from Premier League - Discussion Paper

The top stories and transfer rumors from Thursday's newspapers…

DAIL TELEGRAPH

The German sportswear giant could end Manchester United's £900m deal with adidas if the club were relegated from the Premier League.

West Ham United striker Michail Antonio has said he is “grateful to be alive” after a car crash that left him with a broken leg.

THE PEOPLE

Real Madrid are considering a second offer in January for Trent Alexander-Arnold. Liverpool do not want to let the right-back leave this month, but the Spanish side are weighing up whether to confirm the Anfield club's solution.

Fulham fear Marseille will renew their interest in signing Andreas Pereira, after having a bid of around £20m rejected last summer.

SON'S SONGS

Plymouth football director Neil Dewsnip is set to follow Wayne Rooney out the door at the Devon club.

Tottenham are considering entering the transfer market to sign a new goalkeeper as they continue to deal with the injury to Guglielmo Vicario.

Constantine Hatzidakis, who appeared to elbow Andrew Robertson in the jaw in April 2023, got his first Liverpool game since the controversial incident.

Interest in Paris Saint-Germain star Randal Kolo Muani continues to grow with Aston Villa joining Tottenham and Manchester United reportedly entering the race for the striker.

Man Utd star Casemiro is reportedly considering a move away from the club this month, as several Saudi Pro League sides continue to monitor him.

Los Angeles FC are finalizing a loan deal for Celtic striker Odin Thiago Holm. Honduran player Luis Palma is also attracting interest from MLS clubs.

WOMAN MURDER

Jonathan David is a free replacement for Darwin Nunez at Liverpool after being monitored for years under Jurgen Klopp.

Aston Villa have recalled Lewis Dobbin from his season-long loan to West Bromwich Albion.

Right back Issa Kabore has returned to Manchester City from Benfica. The loan agreement was to last until the end of the season but both clubs decided to end the loan at the first opportunity.

THE PAPER

The Friedkin Group gave every Everton employee a Christmas “gift” of £50 a day after completing the takeover as the new owners assured staff there were no plans for job cuts at the club.

DAILY STARS

Manchester United will step up their bid to land Swedish hotshot Viktor Gyokeres in this month's transfer window.

Pep Guardiola has admitted that he regrets not extending Jesus Navas' contract at Manchester City.

THE ISLAND

Everton could soon join Fulham in the race to sign Brighton striker Evan Ferguson on loan.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta admitted preparations for his side's win over Brentford were derailed by a bug that ran through his squad.

MANCHESTER EVENING NEWS

Michael Oliver has been selected for his first Manchester United game since last February when they visit Liverpool this weekend. Oliver was VAR when he intervened to award West Ham a penalty against United in Erik ten Hag's last game – a decision which Howard Webb later said was wrong.

DAILY REGISTRATION

Frustrated Aberdeen bosses have called for an urgent review of both the domestic and international training compensation systems after feeling short-changed by the Connor Barron tribunal fee.

Vaclav Cerny had no qualms about admitting fatigue to Rangers boss Philippe Clement, but insists rotation during a surprisingly heavy fixture list is inevitable.

THE GROUND OF SCOTLAND

Celtic are reportedly set to hold contract talks with winger Nicolas Kuhn over a new deal.

Rangers are on the hunt for another key backroom role as the shake-up continues in the corridors of power at Ibrox – a new communications director is in the pipeline.