The top stories and transfer rumours from Wednesday’s newspapers…
DAILY MIRROR
Manchester United have entered advanced negotiations with Amad’s representatives over a new contract.
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim is determined to get to the bottom of who has been leaking his line-ups.
DAILY MAIL
Joshua Zirkzee’s agent is set to hold talks with Manchester United and Ruben Amorim over his long-term future, according to reports.
Tyson Fury’s rematch against Oleksandr Usyk will be scored by a fourth judge using artificial intelligence, it has been announced.
Vinicius Jr beat Rodri to be named FIFA’s Best men’s player on Tuesday night, and his margin of victory has been revealed. It’s emerged that he beat Rodri by five scoring points, having got 48 votes to Rodri’s 43.
Vinicius Jr beat Rodri and teammate Jude Bellingham to FIFA Best men’s award
THE SUN
Darts star Luke “The Nuke” Littler is to get his own waxwork at Madame Tussauds. The 17-year-old was approached earlier this year and his figure is set to go on display in 2025.
DAILY TELEGRAPH
As recently as Monday night, Chelsea players had been asking friends and associates “do you know what’s happened to Misha?” after Mykhailo Mudryk had not been seen at the Cobham training ground for a fortnight because of illness.
Chelsea’s Mudryk in ‘complete shock’ over FA suspension for failed drugs test
The senior leadership of the Rugby Football Union has come under fresh fire over the recent salary and bonus scandal with 11 of the 14 clubs in National One calling for an independent root-and-branch review of the management of the game in England, which they claim is “not fit for purpose”.
THE ATHLETIC
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo has announced he is running for the presidency of his country’s football federation (CBF).
Carlo Ancelotti is “optimistic” Kylian Mbappe will be fit to feature for Real Madrid in the Intercontinental Cup final on Wednesday.
DAILY RECORD
Blundering VAR duo Alan Muir and Frank Connor have been axed following their Premier Sports Cup final mess up. The pair have been panned for failing to spot a potential penalty for Rangers in their penalty shoot-out defeat to Celtic during extra time.