Papers: West Ham want Man City star as Paqueta replacement
Sunday's other top stories include a coaching role for Andres Iniesta at 2026 World Cup; Xabi Alonso is in talks to return to coaching less than a week after he left Real Madrid; Jose Mourinho has denied rumours he could make a return to Bernabeu
Sunday 18 January 2026 22:57, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Sunday's newspapers...
Manchester City midfielder Mateo Kovacic could be a target for West Ham should Lucas Paqueta leave this month - The Sun.
The Moroccan national team are looking to add Andres Iniesta to their coaching staff for the World Cup - The Sun.
The Premier League wants to introduce rugby-style concussion substitutions - The Guardian.
Nottingham Forest have reportedly reached an agreement to sign Lorenzo Lucca. The 25-year-old striker will join on loan with an option to buy just half a season after joining Napoli from Udinese - The Mirror.
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Xabi Alonso has been linked with a return to management less than a week after Real Madrid sacked him. The former Liverpool and Real Madrid midfielder is in talks to be the new manager of Eintracht Frankfurt - Bild.
Jose Mourinho has brushed off rumours that he could make a sensational return to Real Madrid following the sacking of Alonso - The Mirror.
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Rangers loan star Lyall Cameron was met with a shock banner from Aberdeen fans at Pittodrie as he made his debut for the club - Scottish Sun.
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