Latest from Thursday’s papers as Nottingham Forest remain determined to keep Elliot Anderson in January despite winter scramble for his signature; Crystal Palace consider move for Newcastle’s Joe Willock; Kai Rooney, son of Wayne, could make Old Trafford debut
Premier League
Manchester United could recruit more than one midfielder amid ongoing uncertainty over the futures of Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo – The Sun
Liverpool‘s interest in Antoine Semenyo is gathering pace with the Reds planning to make a January approach to resurrect poor form.
Michael Dawson provides analysis as Liverpool continued their poor form as they were thrashed 4-1 by PSV in the Champions League
Manchester United chiefs accept that Ruben Amorim‘s squad is still limited despite allowing him to spend more than £200m on new players in the summer.
International football
FIFA could face legal action following their controversial decision to suspend Cristiano Ronaldo‘s ban and allow him to play in Portugal’s first two World Cup games.
Sky Sports News’ Kaveh Solhekol explains the “unprecedented decision” for Cristiano Ronaldo to play at the start of Portugal’s World Cup so long as he does not reoffend
European football
The Norwegian club Vålerenga have called for anti-doping regulations to be strengthened after an extraordinary case in which a player from their women’s team was found to have ingested a banned stimulant from rubber crumb in an artificial pitch.
Women’s football
The Football Association is planning to include a redeveloped Old Trafford in the UK’s bid book of stadiums to host matches at the 2035 Women’s World Cup.
Clubs competing in the women’s Champions League face being excluded from the League Cup next season as part of a radical revamp of the competition.
