The top stories making Thursday’s back pages in the UK…
The Sun: Cash-strapped Barcelona are struggling to keep Lionel Messi and Neymar out of the clutches of the Premier League’s big spenders.
Also: Gary Neville may only be keeping the Valencia hotseat warm for Jose Mourinho.
And: Jurgen Klopp saw Daniel Sturridge score two and said: Now I know what the fuss is about.
Plus: Leicester stars will NOT get a bonus if they qualify for the Champions League.
Daily Mirror: Ravel Morrison is searching for a new club with Lazio ready to wash their hands with the bad-boy midfielder.
Also: Third-tier Cadiz have confirmed they will file an official complaint against Real Madrid with the Spanish FA, almost certainly resulting in Rafael Benitez’s side being thrown out of the competition.
And: Gary Neville has the seal of approval from football’s greatest manager to be a success as the new head coach of Valencia.
Daily Star: Jurgen Klopp saw at first-hand that Daniel Sturridge is pure gold after he sent Liverpool soaring into the Capital One Cup semi-finals last night.
Also: Gary Neville is a man with a plan – and it could spell danger for Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal.
And: Neville’s shock decision to become Valencia boss will not damage England’s Euro 2016 chances, according to Roy Hodgson.
Daily Mail: Juventus star Paul Pogba returned to Manchester this week and paid a visit to footballers’ favourite Wing’s.
Also: There are times when teams play with such confidence, such swagger, that they appear to be capable of anything. Liverpool are back.
Daily Telegraph: Chelsea are facing a dilemma over the future of one of their most highly rated young players Charly Musonda who is attracting interest from clubs all over Europe.
The Times: Manchester City’s billionaire owners will explore the possibility of buying a Chinese football club as part of their ambitious global expansion plans, The Times has learnt.
Also: Gary Neville stunned football yesterday by opting to take the coaching plunge at Valencia, a bold move that could dramatically boost his ambitions of becoming the England manager.
The Guardian: The Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla is set to miss at least three months with the knee ligament injury he suffered in the 1-1 draw at Norwich City and there are fears he could be absent for longer.
Henry Bown
Henry Bown is a UK-based sportswriter with a particular passion for soccer. Henry has been writing a range of sports content for several years, but has more recently decided to focus on soccer specifically. When he's not writing, you'll usually find him watching a match - or two!
Henry Bown is a UK-based sportswriter with a particular passion for soccer. Henry has been writing a range of sports content for several years, but has more recently decided to focus on soccer specifically. When he's not writing, you'll usually find him watching a match - or two!
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