<a href="/transfer-centre" class="sdc-site-localnav__header-title" data-role="nav-header" aria-controls="sdc-site-localnav-body" aria-expanded="false"> <svg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewbox="0 0 34 34" class="sdc-site-localnav__icon"> <path d="M6.02 12.67c.01.194.087.362.247.525l.188.192L16.52 23.45c.188.19.44.294.706.294s.518-.104.707-.293l10.135-10.134.123-.126c.162-.163.24-.332.248-.53.006-.173-.155-.438-.442-.725-.187-.187-.386-.368-.59-.537-.05-.04-.096-.078-.138-.11l-.496.495-9.193 9.193-.355.354-.354-.354-9.197-9.198-.484-.484c-.043.033-.09.07-.14.112-.204.168-.402.348-.59.536-.285.288-.446.553-.44.727z" /> </svg>Transfer Centre </a> <br>Plus: Dele Alli could be set for a major return to football in Serie A by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas; Sean Dyche will be allowed to continue as Everton boss by new owner Dan Friedkin; Sheffield United's takeover by the US consortium led by Steven Rosen is set to be completed<br>Thursday 19 December 2024 21:41, UK<br>The top stories and transfer rumours from Friday's newspapers...<br><strong>THE TIMES</strong><br>The EFL says all options are being considered around introducing VAR in its competitions and that it is monitoring developments around a challenge system being trialled by football's lawmakers.<br>Liam Lawson has revealed that his sisters gave up Irish dancing so that he could be in F1.<br><strong>DAILY MAIL</strong><br>Middlesex have launched an audacious bid to sign Kane Williamson for the 2025 season as counties continue to target New Zealanders as overseas players.<br>John Fury will not be in his son Tyson's corner for Saturday's world heavyweight title showdown against Oleksandr Usyk, the Gypsy King's trainer has confirmed.<br> Transfer Centre LIVE! <br> Stream Sky Sports with NOW <br> Download the Sky Sports app <br> Get Sky Sports on WhatsApp <br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br><strong>DAILY TELEGRAPH</strong><br>Sir Bill Beaumont could make a dramatic return to the Rugby Football Union as a potential interim replacement for Tom Ilube, with the beleaguered chairman expected to step down over the handling of the salary and bonus scandal.<br>Sheffield United's takeover by the US consortium led by Steven Rosen is set to be completed, with an announcement imminent on the deal worth more than £100 million.<br><strong>THE SUN</strong><br>Dele could be set for a major return to football in Serie A by Premier League legend Cesc Fabregas.<br>Leicester City ace Hamza Choudhury has switched his national allegiance to Bangladesh after spending his youth in the England national setup.<br><strong>DAILY MIRROR</strong><br>Sean Dyche will be allowed to continue as Everton boss by new owner Dan Friedkin because he has kept the Blues in the Premier League while slashing costs.<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br>Paul Pogba's brother, Mathias, has been handed a three-year prison sentence after he was found guilty of attempting to extort the former Manchester United star.<br>Sir Alex Ferguson dined with former Manchester United star Nani whilst on holiday in Portugal. The reunion took places less than a fortnight after the 38-year-old announced his retirement from football.<br>Trent Alexander-Arnold admits leaving his own legacy as one of the great right-backs is what's motivating him.<br>Manchester United fans at Tottenham have made their feelings clear regarding Marcus Rashford as they displayed a banner that read: "Excuses. Ta ra Marcus".<br>Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player<br><br><strong>THE ATHLETIC</strong><br>Valencia club president Lay Hoon Chan says the club is not up for sale but that owner Peter Lim would study any offers received.<br>Brighton & Hove Albion have added to their stock of young goalkeeper talent by signing Charlie Wilson-Papps from AFC Wimbledon.<br><strong>EVENING STANDARD</strong><br>The global sports consortium Sportsbank want to invest in Eagle Football, but would ask John Textor to keep his 45 per cent stake in Crystal Palace.<br><strong>DAILY RECORD</strong><br>Ally McCoist urged Rangers not to become paranoid over refereeing decisions like Celtic as he shut down talk of a conspiracy against his old club - and took a swipe at Parkhead chief Michael Nicholson.<br>Tom from Southampton became a millionaire for free with Super 6! Could you be the next jackpot winner? Play for free!<br> <a href="/" class="svg-logo site-footer__site-logo"> <img class="svg-logo__image" alt="Sky Sports" src="https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.svg" onerror="this.onerror=null;this.src='https://e0.365dm.com/tvlogos/channels/Sky-Sports-Logo.png'"> </a> © 2024 Sky UK <br><br><a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiZEFVX3lxTE9wNkN5T1hUWFNodVlXMTNTNXlRTjlEcTU3VU1YdC1Va2pxdjFwdTZRNHdtV2RvaEhfY0Yyd3daLTQ4NzVMZTFOaFdFV2NrNmtpMkVBd0tqcFpESllJY1kwWF9ubHo?oc=5">source</a>
