All the top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MAIL
Ajax are likely to fail with any approach to lure Manchester United assistant boss Mitchell van der Gaag back to the club.
Manchester United assistant manager Mitchell van der Gaag
Manchester United academy prospect Tyler Fletcher has switched his international allegiance back to Scotland from England.
David De Gea continued to reunite with his old Manchester United team-mates on Monday, as Bruno Fernandes took to social media to share his ‘coffee and friends’ date with the goalkeeper and a handful of Red Devils stars.
West Ham fans travelling to Greece this week will be wrapped in a protective police cocoon after Olympiakos’ most recent match was abandoned amid a vitriolic atmosphere at the Karaiskakis Stadium.
THE SUN
Steven Gerrard is already under pressure from fans at Al Ettifaq.
Former Aston Villa head coach Steven Gerrard joined Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq in the summer
Football fans are reportedly set for a huge festive feast of Premier League action that could potentially see Christmas Day as the only day off from action.
Galatasaray’s goalkeeper Fernando Muslera has been praised for his incredible, injury-saving gesture to Besiktas’ Valentin Rosier.
England rugby league star Dominic Young was rushed to hospital after contracting a brain infection that left him unable to open his eyes.
Francis Ngannou has thanked Cristiano Ronaldo after the football icon gifted the fighter a £110,000 watch.
Jake Paul is set to rematch Nate Diaz in a mixed martial arts bout.
DAILY MIRROR
Erik ten Hag has suggested he may pair Anthony Martial with Rasmus Hojlund in attack for Manchester United.
Graeme Souness has not pulled any punches over the state of Manchester United after admitting he’s previously warned Sir Jim Ratcliffe not to invest in a football club.
Mary Earps hit back at a “hurtful” comment from a Manchester United fan who accused the England No 1 of being “too important” to engage with supporters post-match.
DAILY STAR
Sir Alex Ferguson will pen his own personal tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton in the coming days, following the passing of his close friend.
Sir Bobby Charlton’s brother Tommy knows there is a special place in heaven for the “loved” footballing icon.
Wrexham’s movie star owner Rob McElhenney has roped in Hollywood A-lister Chris Pratt to gift Ryan Reynolds his birthday present.
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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and defender Diogo Dalot pay tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton and say he set the standards that everyone at the club should always look to follow
THE TIMES
Joe Root has said that England are not playing enough one-day international cricket to continue competing at World Cups and suggested that staging more 50-over county matches at the expense of the Vitality Blast could help to develop a new generation of talent.
DAILY EXPRESS
Erik ten Hag felt that Andre Onana should’ve focused on laying the early foundations of a successful career at Old Trafford rather than returning to international duty.
Arsenal and Brighton are battling it out for the signature of Sunderland academy player Mason Cotcher.
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing Inter Milan star Alessandro Bastoni.
Liverpool are reportedly interested in 21-year-old midfielder Ezequiel Fernandez.
Red Bull will trim four junior drivers from their ranks in Formula 2 next season with Dennis Hauger, Zane Maloney, Enzo Fittipaldi and Jak Crawford all set to lose their backing from the reigning F1 constructor champions.
TELEGRAPH
Jonny Bairstow has opened up on Lord’s stumping during the Ashes.