Man Utd new signings? Isco to Arsenal FC? Chelsea FC to axe stars? Tuesday’s back pages

Crunch Sports Staff
in Soccer 29 Sep 2020

Jose Mourinho (credit: MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

The top stories making Tuesday’s back pages in the UK…

The Sun: Eliaquim Mangala has warned his Manchester City team-mates they are under big pressure to improve on their dire Champions League record.

Also: Jose Mourinho ripped into his stars — fearing they are one-title wonders.

And: Romelu Lukaku sank West Brom then fired off a broadside at Liverpool.

Plus: Wayne Rooney has told the lot about his fallout with Sir Alex Ferguson. The Manchester United and England star has opened up in a BBC programme to be shown next week.Daily Mirror: Premier League fans will stage a string of protests at the weekend after the English top flight was revealed to be the most expensive in the world.

Also: Victor Valdes is facing fresh humiliation at Manchester United after being forced to train on his own at a different time to his teammates.

And: Jose Mourinho has warned his Chelsea stars he will ‘ruthlessly’ ditch them all and replace them with kids if they cannot challenge for trophies.

Plus: Wayne Rooney has denied ever handing in a transfer request at Manchester United.Daily Star: Arsenal chief Arsene Wenger has revealed the reason why he didn’t try to sign Manchester United striker Anthony Martial. Wenger has revealed he didn’t make a move for the new Red Devil because he was positive Monaco wouldn’t sell him.

Also: Jose Mourinho is annoyed that he cops more flak than Arsene Wenger, according to former Arsenal striker Ian Wright.

And: Jose Mourinho last night launched an amazing attack on his Chelsea flops, claiming they have a serious attitude problem.

Plus: The glum Beckhams should perk up because they are now richer than the Queen, experts said last night.Daily Mail: Liverpool goalkeeper Lawrence Vigouroux has been sent back from a loan spell at Swindon Town after turning up late for training and then paying his £50 fine in pennies.Daily Express: Jose Mourinho came face to face with himself here last night – and he liked what he saw. The problem is, he does not like too much what he is seeing from his Chelsea players at the moment.

Also: Ashley Young claims he was not bothered by Louis van Gaal saying he is “not a Neymar”.Metro: Wayne Rooney has revealed he told Sir Alex Ferguson ‘it might be better’ if he left Manchester United in 2013 but insists that he did not hand in a transfer request.

Also: Manchester United are sitting happily at the top of the Premier League table but it would appear their business in the transfer market is far from done this season.

And: Manchester United are ready to bid £6million for Sporting Lisbon defender Paulo Oliveira in the January transfer window, according to reports.

Plus: Arsenal are committed to sealing the transfer of Real Madrid’s Isco, according to reports.Daily Telegraph: Brendan Rodgers, the Liverpool manager, believes the injuries to Daniel Sturridge cost his club a top four place and a trophy last season.The Times: They looked to Romelu Lukaku for salvation and the Everton striker duly obliged to inspire a glorious comeback on his return to The Hawthorns last night.

Also: José Mourinho launched a scathing attack on his players’ attitude last night by claiming that they lack the mentality required for sustained success.The Independent: Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes his side will win the Champions League soon.