The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Max Dowman has been compared to Lionel Messi by John Terry – who hailed him as a “proper talent” – Daily Mirror
Anthony Gordon has hit out at England greats Alan Shearer and Wayne Rooney for their “complete nonsense” in criticising the Newcastle forward following his recent illness – Daily Telegraph
Former England footballer Emile Heskey has been caught up in a multi-million-pound legal battle over a business deal – Daily Mail
Real Madrid have been told to forget about trying to sign Liverpool star Dominik Szoboszlai – TalkSport
WOMEN’S FOOTBALL
Lauren James has been hailed as the best in the world after inspiring Chelsea to League Cup win – Daily Telegraph
Australian immigration minister Tony Burke said on Sunday that three more members of the Iran women’s football team have opted to return to the country – The Athletic
EUROPEAN FOOTBALL
Raheem Sterling helped inspire Feyenoord to a comeback victory over Excelsior in the Eredivisie on Sunday – TalkSport
SCOTTISH FOOTBALL
Rangers boss Danny Rohl admits he couldn’t wipe the smile off his face when he heard Hearts had dropped points.- The Scottish Sun
Hopes of Celtic managing to hold on to Julian Araujo next season have been boosted after his brother rated the Mexican full-back’s chances of donning the Hoops next season as “high” – Daily Record
