The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday’s newspapers…
PREMIER LEAGUE
Barcelona will ask Manchester United if they can extend Marcus Rashford’s loan for another season to avoid paying the full £26m asking price this summer – Daily Mail
Max Dowman’s father and brother have obtained FIFA agent licences with the family intent on managing his career for the foreseeable future – The Guardian
Manchester United hope to lodge a planning application for the new Old Trafford in the next 12 to 18 months – Daily Mail
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick would love to see Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo handed England recalls when Thomas Tuchel makes his final selection before naming his World Cup squad – The Independent
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Speaking after Manchester United’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League, Roy Keane suggested that despite an upturn in results, he still doesn’t want Michael Carrick to get the job on a permanent basis at Old Trafford
SCOTLAND
Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel fears his football career is over after learning that he could be out for more than a year following shoulder surgery – Daily Mail
SFA VAR manager Martin Atkinson says the focus on “sinister reasons behind decisions” in Scotland is worse than anything he experienced in England – Daily Record
EUROPE
Borussia Dortmund are optimistic that they can persuade Jadon Sancho to return for a third stint with the Bundesliga club when his Manchester United contract expires this summer – The Times
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Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie reacts to Newcastle United’s 7-2 defeat at Barcelona in the Champions League
Hansi Flick has revealed that the head coach role at Barcelona will be his final job in management – The Athletic
Barcelona are set to leave the Nou Camp for a tiny 8,000-seater stadium when more work is carried out on the stadium – The Scottish Sun
WORLD FOOTBALL
The Senegalese government has called for an investigation into alleged corruption at African football’s governing body after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title – The Athletic
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Sam Blitz answers the key questions surrounding the unprecedented situation which has seen Senegal stripped of their AFCON title from January, with Morocco declared the winners
Saudi Pro League club Al Hilal have identified Liverpool’s Richard Hughes as a leading contender to become their new sporting director – The Athletic
Dick Advocaat has agreed to work as an advisor to Feyenoord boss Robin van Persie, just a month after stepping down as Curacao manager – Daily Mail
NON-LEAGUE
Iconic manager Neil Warnock has left his role as Torquay United boss after just 18 days with the National League South side – The Sun
