Wednesday’s newspaper headlines and transfer rumors…
football
Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly considering leaving Saudi Arabian side Al Nasr in the summer, with a return to Europe or a move to MLS thought to be potential options – daily mail
Two failed Tottenham bidders are teaming up to try to buy Daniel Levy’s stake in Tottenham Hotspur – the sun
Football lawmakers will vote later this month on whether to introduce a countdown to prevent time being wasted as well as a 10-second substitution rule – daily mail
Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes has opened up about his relationship with manager Arne Slott and is “absolutely confident” their big-money signing will pay off. daily mirror
Liverpool beat Chelsea to sign Jeremy Jacquet for £60m on deadline day, but the deal failed to impress former France international Christophe Dugarry, who accused the Reds of “losing their minds” – daily mail
The FA have proposed significant and controversial changes to the Women’s FA Cup, such as retaining the top four Women’s Super League teams until the semi-finals and scrapping the draw after the last 32 – the times
scottish football
Manager Jim Goodwin has slammed the decision to scrap Dundee United’s two red card appeals – scottish sun
cricket
Brendan McCallum has defended Harry Brooke, insisting his England white-ball captain is a clever tactician but misunderstood despite being “improving” off the field. the times









