Here are some key football stories and transfer rumors making waves today.
DAILY MAIL
Matheus Cunha of Wolves has a new release clause set at £62 million. Arsenal is on the lookout for a top striker and might make a significant bid for a World Cup-winning forward.
There’s talk that UEFA is looking to tweak the Champions League format again, just after rolling out major changes this season.
Birmingham City’s chair, Tom Wagner, has ambitious plans for a tunnel to connect fans to a new £3 billion stadium complex.
In FIFA news, ticket prices for the Club World Cup have seen a big cut, raising eyebrows about possible low attendance at the summer event in the US.
Newcastle United fans won’t be able to gather in Trafalgar Square as planned before the Carabao Cup final.
DAILY MIRROR
Rumors suggest that Harry Kane could join Arsenal, thanks to a favorable release clause in his contract with Bayern Munich. Premier League teams are also interested in Manchester City’s Liam Delap for the summer.
At Nottingham Forest, Ola Aina is one of four players set to leave by the end of the season.
Young star Myles Lewis-Skelly has been advised to steer clear of mocking Erling Haaland.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
Premier League clubs are discussing shortening the winter transfer window to just two weeks. There’s also chatter about closing the summer transfer window before the season kicks off.
West Ham is taking its time in finding a replacement for technical director Tim Steidten and hasn’t decided whether to bring in a new director of football yet.
THE SUN
Chelsea’s Todd Boehly is facing backlash from fans over his connection to a ticket resale company, which some see as a breach of trust.
Lecce claims Manchester United gave them a “now or never” ultimatum while pursuing Patrick Dorgu last month.
DAILY STAR
Liverpool is reportedly aiming for long-time Manchester United target Frenkie De Jong. Meanwhile, Luke Littler is exploring the idea of purchasing his own football club.
THE ATHLETIC
Chelsea striker Marc Guiu is unlikely to play in the FA Cup match against Brighton due to a leg injury.
Bukayo Saka and Ben White have traveled with Arsenal’s squad for a training camp in Dubai.
The PFA is prepared to take legal steps against the Premier League if they push for a hard salary cap next season as part of a new financial fair play plan.
DAILY RECORD
Greg Taylor is expected to leave Celtic, but Brendan Rodgers may breathe a sigh of relief as it won’t happen until the summer. Meanwhile, Rangers were eyeing a winger but failed to agree on a transfer fee before the window closed.
