Papers: Mainoo preparing for Man Utd stay after reinstatement
Tuesday's other top stories include Juventus stepping up their interest in Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, the Eagles chasing Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde and Chelsea looking to reduce Jeremy Jacquet's asking price from Rennes to £45m
Monday 19 January 2026 23:27, UK
The top stories and transfer rumours from Tuesday's newspapers...
Kobbie Mainoo is preparing to stay at Manchester United this month after being restored to the first team by Michael Carrick - Daily Mail
Crystal Palace have stepped up their pursuit of Fenerbahce defender Jayden Oosterwolde after losing Marc Guehi to Manchester City - The Sun
Juventus are confident that Jean-Philippe Mateta wants to join them from Crystal Palace but the two clubs are £10million apart in their valuation of the striker - The Times
Chelsea remain in talks with Rennes for £56m-rated centre back Jeremy Jacquet, and are trying to bring the price down for the 20-year-old with their valuation closer to £45m - Daily Mail
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Juventus are continuing talks with Crystal Palace for striker Jean Philippe-Mateta after their opening offer was rejected. Juve offered a £1.7m loan fee with £24.5m to follow on qualification for Europe. Palace want around £35m for the 28-year-old - Daily Mail
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Man Utd are among a host of clubs considering the introduction of an IMAX-style experience for non-match going fans - The Sun
Michael Carrick has immediately introduced a new rule at Manchester United, placing greater emphasis on individual work with specific players in training - Daily Express
Thomas Frank remains in critical danger of losing his job as Tottenham Hotspur head coach, despite being given a stay of execution for Tuesday night's Champions League game against Borussia Dortmund - Daily Telegraph
Jurgen Klopp has admitted he can't rule out the possibility of returning to management after being linked with Real Madrid - Daily Mirror
Morocco's FA has claimed it will pursue legal action after Senegal's players briefly walked off the pitch during Sunday's chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final - The Times
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Moroccan police have arrested 18 Senegal fans and one Algerian in the fall-out of a chaotic Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday night - Daily Mail
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw could be banned from the World Cup after the chaotic scenes that marred his side's African Cup of Nations triumph - The Sun
Former Arsenal and Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been accused by Feyenoord star Quinten Timber of failing to protect his players - Daily Mirror
Scotland could be a last-minute call up to the T20 World Cup next month if the International Cricket Council fails to reach agreement with Bangladesh, who are refusing to travel to India - The Times
The new-look London Spirit are hugely increasing salaries paid to off-field cricket staff in a bid to boost the calibre of recruits when the turbocharged Hundred launches in August - The Guardian
The heavily criticised Investec Champions Cup format will not change until 2030, with executives convinced that it delivers jeopardy, drama and improved viewing figures - The Times
Ian Maxwell wants talks with Steve Clarke over his long-term future before this summer's World Cup - Scottish Sun
Dunaksta Streda boss Branislav Fodrek admits they will be powerless to stop Rangers transfer target Damir Redzic from leaving the Slovakian club - Daily Record
Celtic have reportedly stepped up their pursuit of Lorient striker Mohamed Bamba - Scottish Sun
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