Liverpool set sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as potential Mohamed Salah replacement – Paper Talk

The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday’s newspapers…

DAILY MAIL

Liverpool have reportedly set their sights on Lyon star Rayan Cherki as a possible replacement for Mohamed Salah, with the French club seeking to raise funds to address their dire financial situation.

SUNDAY TELEGRAPH

Marylebone Cricket Club have this week met the six candidates ready to buy a stake in the Hundred’s most highly prized team – Lord’s-based London Spirit – with groups involving the Manchester United and Chelsea owners doing battle with Formula One’s rulers.

The England and Wales Cricket Board has been warned its policy on transgender cricketers in the recreational game is “unsafe, unfair and discriminatory”.

David “Bumble” Lloyd is one of the best-loved figures in English cricket. His son, Ben, once harboured hopes of following him into the game, but has forged his own path, and has now become the first British winner of a “drug-free” bodybuilding event in Las Vegas.

SUNDAY MIRROR

Ruben Amorim is faced with the task of repairing the shattered confidence of £40m flop Joshua Zirkzee, with the new Manchester United head coach aware the Dutch striker is at rock bottom.

Brighton favourite Tariq Lamptey is weighing up his future ahead of a potential January exit.

Saudi clubs are ready to rekindle their interest in Newcastle United goalkeeper Martin Dubravka.

Southampton fear Kyle Walker-Peters will walk away for nothing at the end of the season.

Ruud van Nistelrooy has been left devastated by his departure from Manchester United.

Ruben Amorim insists Manchester United’s crop of young stars cannot use their age as an excuse – adamant they must be prepared for the demands they’ll face.

Former Aston Villa youngster Myles Sohna has retired from professional football.

It was Fergie time at Cheltenham as Il Ridoto and talented teen Freddie Gingell took charge in the Paddy Power Gold Cup.

THE SUN

Prem chiefs still aim to get new financial rules passed this week – despite their increasingly bitter legal row with Manchester City.

Liverpool are eyeing a January swoop for Lyon’s Rayan Cherki after they were provisionally relegated due to a financial crisis.

Mauricio Pochettino has approached Burnley winger Luca Koleosho about switching his international registration to the USA.

Everton’s new incoming owners will shock several backroom staff by making them re-apply for their jobs.

West Ham fancy nabbing Manchester City forgotten man James McAtee as they fear losing Lucas Paqueta.

Wayne Rooney is to star in a new ‘fly-on-the-wall’ documentary series about his time as Plymouth boss.

Crystal Palace supremo Steve Parish and his American pals are ready to spend in January.

Rob Edwards’ Luton future is in doubt with rivals Coventry watching developments.

Cole Palmer watched Stockport County vs Wrexham as he enjoyed a Saturday off.

DAILY STAR SUNDAY

Manchester City are increasingly confident Erling Haaland will sign a bumper new deal.

THE ATHLETIC

Charlotte FC striker Karol Swiderski was denied the opportunity to play for Poland in Friday’s Nations League defeat to Portugal due to a “human error” regarding the team sheet.

The NBA is strongly considering changing its 2025 All-Star Game to a tournament style format that would pit groups of All-Stars against one another, league sources confirmed to The Athletic on Friday.

DAILY RECORD

Celtic misfit Alexandro Bernabei is reportedly the subject of an ambitious swoop from Brazilian club Corinthians that also involves Real Madrid and Spain legend Sergio Ramos.