Plus: Julian Nagelsmann linked with Man Utd role; Thomas Frank among potential candidates should Crystal Palace sack Pierre Sage; INEOS put FC Lausanne-Sport up for sale; El Clasico fallout continues The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday’s newspapers… Manchester United would have to fork out up to £6m in compensation to Newcastle United to land Eddie Howe if they wanted to replace Michael Carrick with him – The Telegraph Eddie Howe has been watching Manchester United matches and making notes – The Sun Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Eddie Howe may insist on bringing his complete backroom staff should he receive an approach from Manchester United – The Express Eddie Howe and Julian Nagelsmann have backing at Man United if Carrick is axed – The Times Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s INEOS, Manchester United’s minority owner, has put Swiss Super League side FC Lausanne-Sport up for sale – The Athletic Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour has invested a further £100million into the City Football Group as the club’s appeal rolls on – The Mirror Harry Kane wins 2026 Ballon d’Or: Bayern Munich striker becomes first English winner of award in 25 years Harry Kane’s goals from the 2025/2026 Bundesliga season – first Englishman to win Ballon d’Or for 25 years Harry Kane wins Ballon d’Or: Bayern Munich striker completes ‘Cinderella story’ from EFL loans to world’s best player Walsall 2-4 Salford | League Two highlights Ballon d’Or 2026 ceremony LIVE! Harry Kane & Alexia Putellas among favourites for France Football award Thomas Frank would be an alternative target for Crystal Palace to Sean Dyche if they were to sack Pierre Sage – The i Paper Rob Edwards has rejected an approach from Burnley as a potential replacement for sacked Nicky Hayen – The Telegraph Burnley have appointed Diego Lopez as their new chief football officer as he assesses candidates to become their next manager – Daily Mail Paper Talk is a review of the sports headlines from the national newspapers, every Monday to Friday, live on Sky Sports News from 10.30pm.
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