Football rumours from the media
What the papers say Borussia Dortmund’s Jadon Sancho wants to leave the German side, with Liverpool among the clubs showing interest in the 19-year-old England winger, the Daily Mail reports.
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McCarthy looks to youth ahead of crunch Euro 2020 qualifier
Mick McCarthy will send a much-changed Republic of Ireland side into friendly battle with unfamiliar foe New Zealand on Thursday night with one eye on Monday’s Euro 2020 showdown with Denmark.
McCarthy not afraid to give youngsters a chance as Parrott prepares for debut
Mick McCarthy will turn back the clock on Thursday evening when he hands teenage striker Troy Parrott a senior debut for the Republic of Ireland against New Zealand.
Blades boss confident Spurs slump is a temporary thing
Chris Wilder believes Tottenham’s pedigree on and off the pitch means an upturn in form is inevitable, even if he hopes his Sheffield United side can put it off for one more game.
Manchester City bid to seal qualification – 5 Champions League talking points
The Champions League group stage continues this week with holders Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham and Chelsea all in action.
Orthopaedic Surgeon suggests Andre Gomes will return in six to 12 months
Andre Gomes’ season is over but the Everton midfielder could be back in action by the start of next campaign if all goes well in his recovery, a leading orthopaedic surgeon has said.
5 things we learned from the Premier League this weekend
Liverpool rescued a crucial victory at Aston Villa deep into stoppage time to keep themselves six points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League.
Toddler dies after fall from ninth-floor flat
A toddler has died after falling from a “faulty window” in a block of flats.
Firearms officer in hospital after being struck by car during vehicle stop
A Metropolitan Police firearms officer is in hospital after being mown down during a vehicle stop.
Liverpool fightback no surprise for confident Klopp
Jurgen Klopp was pleased with the response of his Liverpool side as the Premier League leaders recovered from conceding early to beat Tottenham 2-1.