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

PREMIER LEAGUE

Manchester United have made Antonio Conte their top target to replace Michael Carrick as manager, claim sensational reports in Italy – The Sun

Manchester United saved £8.5m when Ruben Amorim took over as head coach of AC Milan, the club’s latest financial results have revealed – Daily Mail

Former Manchester City midfielder Tijjani Reijnders has spoken out for the first time after his £60m move to the Saudi Pro League – and admitted the money was a big lure – Daily Star

Academy star Mishel Nduka has left Arsenal after just one year to join Manchester City – talkSPORT

Eric Cantona says he would not have signed for Manchester United under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s ownership – The Telegraph

Manchester United are flogging tiny chunks of turf from the Old Trafford pitch for £125 each – The Sun

EFL

Southampton manager Tonda Eckert deserves a “severe” punishment from the FA for the Spygate scandal, according to Cambridge United boss Neil Harris – Daily Mirror

Dele Alli has been spotted training at League Two side Barnet’s facilities as he looks to maintain his fitness while searching for a new club – Daily Express

SCOTLAND

Rangers star Nicolas Raskin admits he was gutted to miss out on a big-money summer move – Daily Record

Stiliyan Petrov has urged the Celtic board to give Martin O’Neill proper help in the shape of a new director of football – The Scottish Sun

Hibs have held positive talks with Marink Reedijk – Daily Record

Scotland new boy Luis Binks believes Sebastien Pocognoli’s refresher course in Spain will have the revamped national team ready to face their first big test in Slovenia – Daily Record

EUROPE

Harry Kane has mapped out his three-point career plan – and plans to finish in the NFL – Daily Mirror

Christian Eriksen has left German club Wolfsburg to return to Denmark with his family as uncertainty clouds his career following his second on-field collapse – Daily Mail

Former Premier League midfielders Idrissa Gana Gueye and Lucas Leiva have become the latest athletes to invest in Le Mans FC – talkSPORT

INTERNATIONAL

Jarrad Branthwaite has credited a “complex” rehabilitation programme in Germany, which analysed links between his injuries and his brain and movement, with his return to the England squad – The Guardian

Rio Ngumoha has his sights set on starring at Euro 2028 – talkSPORT

Jurgen Klopp has reportedly introduced four rules for Germany stars as the former Liverpool boss seeks to turn around the fortunes of their national team – Daily Mail

Gary Lineker refused to work for FIFA after being asked to meet Vladimir Putin while hosting the 2018 World Cup draw in Russia – The Telegraph

Erling Haaland’s influence reached new heights during the World Cup – it has even caused a surge in carrot sales in Norway – talkSPORT

New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart will miss the remainder of the 2026 NFL season due to a knee injury.

Dart was injured on the first drive on Monday night against the Los Angeles Rams when his left leg bent awkwardly as he was hit by two defenders.

After initially saying it was in the neighborhood of a medial collateral ligament injury, coach John Harbaugh said on Tuesday the evaluation process for Dart was still ongoing.

An MRI revealed medial collateral ligament, posterior cruciate ligament and meniscus damage, according to a report by NFL Network.

Harbaugh was due to address reporters after practice later on Wednesday.

Losing the 23-year-old to a long-term injury is a significant blow in Harbaugh’s first season in charge, which began with a victory against Dallas at home in Week 1.

Jameis Winston will take over the starting role, beginning Sunday against Tennessee.

The Giants’ next five opponents have a combined 2-8 record. Winston is 3-9 in 12 NFL starts since 2024.

Winston and Jake Haener, who is on the practice squad, were the only QBs at practice during the portion open to reporters.

Haener, who played in eight games and started one for New Orleans two seasons ago, joined midway through training camp and stuck around over journeyman Brandon Allen.

Edge rusher Brian Burns, who sprained his left ankle late in the Rams game, was not on the field.

No 1 receiver Malik Nabers, who popped his shoulder back into place and returned Monday night, and starting left tackle Andrew Thomas, who limped off with a groin injury, were participating in the unpadded session.

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