Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani would rather buy Arsenal over Manchester United and Liverpool – Paper Talk | Transfer Centre News

All the top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…

DAILY MIRROR

Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani, ranked the 10th richest man in the world, would rather buy Arsenal than either of the current Premier League giants up for sale, Liverpool and Manchester United.

THE SUN

Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has no idea when Jadon Sancho will return to action after a series of heart-to-heart talks with the winger.

Portugal are ready to ask Jose Mourinho to lead them into Euro 2024 and are happy for him to combine the international role with his current job at AS Roma, according to reports in Italy.

Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with long-time agent Jorge Mendes is deteriorating according to reports in Spain, with potential suitors contacting the high-profile free agent directly over his next month.

Jack Wilshere says the Football Association should go all out for Newcastle boss Eddie Howe if Gareth Southgate decides to step down before Euro 2024.

Former Cardiff City forward Ibrahim Meite has been sentenced to 15 months in prison after being found guilty of stabbing a love rival in a nightclub row.

DAILY MAIL

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has urged Rafael Leao to stay at AC Milan amid increasingly strong links with a move to Chelsea for the Portugal midfielder.

Karim Benzema looks set to be available for the return of La Liga games after being spotted at Real Madrid’s training session on Tuesday, one day before his France team-mates attempt to reach the World Cup final without him.

FIFA has opened books of condolence for three journalists – Roger Pearce, Grant Wahl and Khalid al-Misslam – at all stadiums at the World Cup in Qatar.

Morocco boss Walid Regragui was listening in to a tactics seminar run by Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta just 12 months ago as he now prepares his own team for a World Cup semi-final.

Manchester United will unveil a statue of club legend Jimmy Murphy outside Old Trafford in May.

Veteran ITV commentator Clive Tyldesley left the World Cup early after being snubbed from working on the quarter-finals and being told to work on highlights packages instead.

THE GUARDIAN

World Rugby is in a state of crisis after vice-chairman Bernard Laporte was found guilty on charges of corruption and handed a suspended prison sentence as well as being banned from all rugby activity for two years.

DAILY TELEGRAPH

Leicester Tigers are demanding £1m to release England head coach candidate Steve Borthwick from his contract after secretly extending his deal when they won last season’s Premiership title.

Paris will mobilise 2,000 police officers across the city to try and stop any trouble when France and Morocco meet in the second World Cup semi-final on Wednesday evening.

L’EQUIPE

Leicester City are ready to make an offer which could be more than £40m for Morocco midfielder Azzedine Ounahi, who currently plays in France for Angers and has been linked with Barcelona.

Eden Hazard is reported to be “very interested” in continuing his career in the United States but will not look to leave Real Madrid until the summer of 2023.

DAILY EXPRESS

Manchester United are pressing on with plans to target Porto’s Portugal goalkeeper Diogo Costa despite some less than convincing displays at the World Cup in Qatar.

DAILY STAR

Emmanuel Petit says Arsenal should target one of Wilfried Zaha, Allan Saint-Maximin or Christian Pulisic in January as they look to replace injured Gabriel Jesus.

THE SCOTTISH SUN

St Johnstone are plotting a January move for Queen of the South striker Ruari Paton, whose contract comes to an end in the summer.

DAILY RECORD

Peter Leven is keen on a return to MK Dons to become their next manager – the Scotsman was a player at the League One club from 2008 to 2011 and most recently helped Orenburg secure promotion to the Russian Premier League.